Dana White reveals the reason why Paulo Borrachinha has no fight scheduled in the UFC.

Paulo Borrachinha during his training camp for UFC 327. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

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Paulo Borrachinha is currently without a fight scheduled in the UFC, but it seems the situation may be related to the Brazilian's own decisions. Recently, the fighter from Minas Gerais stated that the organization was unwilling to offer him a fight under the conditions he desired. However, Dana White presented a different version of the story.

During a press conference at the Contender Series, the UFC president stated that Borrachinha had already received fight offers but chose to refuse them. Furthermore, the organization's president questioned the idea that the UFC was deliberately sidelining the Brazilian fighter.

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