Borrachinha in victory over Kopylov at UFC 318 (Photo: Instagram)
Paulo Borrachinha may be close to having his future in the UFC defined. In his last fight under contract with the organization, the Brazilian is facing a stalemate in negotiations to determine his next commitment. The uncertainty, which has been dragging on for the past few months, may be nearing a resolution.
In a post on X, Paulo Borrachinha used his famous secret juice to hint at the next steps in his career, indicating that something new is about to be announced.
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"The secret juice is coming," wrote Paulo Borrachinha.
Secret Juice is coming. 🧃 #ufc #paulocosta #secretjuice pic.twitter.com/17tC68pEMr
— Paulo Costa (@BorrachinhaMMA) September 30, 2026
Paulo Borrachinha could compete for the UFC belt.
With champion Carlos Ulberg sidelined due to injury after tearing his ACL at UFC 327, and with no return date yet, Paulo Borrachinha emerges as one of the top contenders to challenge for the interim light heavyweight title (up to 93 kg).
Coming off a devastating knockout victory over Azamat Murzakanov in his division debut, the fighter from Minas Gerais, Brazil, appears alongside Magomed Ankalaev and Navajo Stirling as one of the few top-tier athletes in the category who are coming off a win in their last fight.
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