Paulo Borrachinha expresses frustration after negotiations with the UFC: 'I'm sad'

Borrachinha backstage at the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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Paulo Borrachinha lamented not being scheduled for the UFC 332 card, set for October. After debuting in the light heavyweight division (up to 93 kg), the Minas Gerais native, who has only one more fight left on his contract with the organization, is facing a dilemma regarding his next commitment in the octagon.

In an interview with Ariel Helwani, Borrachinha expressed his dissatisfaction with the UFC 332 card and stated that the event could offer more attractive fights to Salt Lake City fans. The Brazilian also made it clear that he is not happy with the current lineup for the night.

"I'm sad because I think we could have offered a much better fight card for the Salt Lake City fans. I don't think the fans are happy. I'm not happy," said Paulo Borrachinha.

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The fighter from Minas Gerais also revealed that he tried to secure a fight at different times of the year. According to Borrachinha, he requested opportunities to compete in June, July, and August, in addition to requesting a spot on the Salt Lake City event and making himself available to fight on any other UFC card.

“I asked to fight in June, July, August. They told me to wait. I asked to fight in Salt Lake City. I asked to fight everywhere,” the Brazilian concluded.

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