Borrachinha (left) won at UFC Fortaleza. Photo: Buda Mendes/UFC
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First Brazilian to enter the Octagon at UFC Fortaleza, Paulo borrachinha he needed just 77 seconds to knock out Garreth McLellan. The triumph marked the Minas Gerais native's debut in the organization in style, but what marked the Minas Gerais native's debut in Ultimate was his statement while still in the octagon. Excited about the triumph, Borrachinha called for 'Bolsonaro 2018' and sent social media crazy.
As soon as Borrachinha shouted out the name of the pre-candidate for president of Brazil in 2018, several messages of support and criticism of the fighter and politician appeared on social media (see below).
Although the UFC advises its fighters not to express political opinions inside the octagon, this is not the first time that the fight area has been transformed into a platform in Brazil. In 2015, at UFC Fight Night São Paulo, athletes campaigned in the movement that became known as 'Fora Dilma'
The internet's reactions after Borrachinha asked for Bolsonaro 2018
#UFCFortress Thanks @BorrachinhaMMA é @jairbolsonaro 2018 #borrachinha! #Bolsonaro2018 pic.twitter.com/7Q3N0N6s9V
— Andre Retzlaff (@andreretzlaff) March 12th, 2017
#UFCFortress What the fuck was that? #Borrachinha shit at the end talking about #Bolsomerda
— Anderson Gonzaga (@pululukinhas) March 12th, 2017
#borrachinha This guy has earned my respect! !
— marko vidal (@marcoovidal) March 12th, 2017
The most anticipated moment of the guy's life @ufc the guy let me know “Bolsonaro 2018” that was the best lol #Borrachinha I became your Fa hahahah https://t.co/QwsVKalGYW
— Edmar menezes (@Emenezees) March 12th, 2017
Borrachinha, upon winning, shouted: “Bolsonaro 2018”. My dear, I wish you the same thing I wish Bolsonaro: Lose EVERYTHING you fight for! https://t.co/yGcmfjG4Ok
— Bruno Felix (@bruno_felix) March 12th, 2017
#Borrachinha Beautiful fight in the UFC. I honor the name is the nation… #Bolsonaro2018 suck globo live there is no editing……. https://t.co/YubN8yMwHi
— Andre Defelps (@AndreDefelps) March 12th, 2017
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