Borrachinha steals the scene with Trump and new controversy in the UFC

Trump’s praise steals the show

Shortly after the victory, Borrachinha went to the front row to greet the President of the United States, Donald Trump, who was following the event closely.

The meeting drew attention, mainly due to Trump’s praise of the Brazilian. The president stated that Borrachinha “is too handsome to be a fighter” and that he could be a model. Then, he also highlighted the athlete’s performance.

“Congratulations to Paulo Costa for a great fight in the UFC last night in Miami. He will definitely be a future champion,” Trump wrote.

Borrachinha responded on social media and called the North American a “great leader”.

Dana White indicates promising future

The victory also had repercussions within the UFC. The organization’s CEO, Dana White, praised the Brazilian’s performance. According to him, the triumph over an undefeated opponent reinforces Borrachinha’s potential within the category.

“What an impressive victory. He faced an undefeated guy and went there to knock him out. This qualifies him for many interesting fights”, he stated.

With his contract nearing its end, the tendency is for the Brazilian to renew with the organization after his good run.

Provocation and new controversy on the networks

Known for his strong statements, Paulo Borrachinha wasted no time and has already created a new target. The Brazilian provoked the heavyweight Josh Hokitwho also stood out in the event and won a performance bonus.

On social media, Borrachinha criticized him and even suggested a fight without a weight limit. The statement quickly resonated with fans and further increased the Brazilian’s visibility after the event.

Jump in the ranking and new phase

In addition to the repercussions outside the Octagon, the victory had a direct impact on the Minas Gerais career. With the result, Borrachinha entered the top 10 of the UFC light heavyweight category and now occupies seventh place in the rankings.