Paulo Costa

UFC middleweight Paulo Costa was present ringside alongside promoter Eddie Hearn at the Pacheco vs. Aleem boxing event. Costa's appearance at the show drew attention from the combat sports world.

Paulo Costa

Dana White has indicated that a light heavyweight interim title fight is a possibility. White also commented on the situation surrounding Paulo Costa, saying UFC matchmakers are currently in discussions with him.

Paulo Costa

A social media conflict has erupted between Paulo Costa and Magomed Ankalaev after Costa posted a staredown image from their fight and called the bout overrated. Ankalaev fired back, labeling the Brazilian a foolish fighter and a chicken.

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The UFC has shifted a key middleweight bout, moving Paulo Costa vs. Roman Kopylov from UFC 317: Topuria vs. Oliveira to UFC 318: Holloway vs. Poirier 3 due to Costa falling ill.[5] Originally slated for July 12, the fight has been rescheduled for July 19 at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.[5] Costa’s illness temporarily stalls his attempt to reassert himself as a top contender at 185 pounds, while Kopylov must adjust his training peak for a new date.[5] The bout remains important for the middleweight title picture, as a decisive performance could push the winner toward a top-10 matchup. Fans can now expect the matchup to bolster the UFC 318 main card under a high-profile trilogy headliner.[5]

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Paulo Costa has publicly reacted to what he describes as an offer for a non-title fight in Abu Dhabi on 13 days' notice, for five rounds and the same pay. Costa responded with biting sarcasm, writing 'Me: I love u too.'

Paulo Costa

Paulo Costa says the UFC has repeatedly told him to wait for his next fight since his victory over Azamat, with no bout materializing as of July. The former middleweight title challenger states he is open to competing at light heavyweight or heavyweight in addition to middleweight. Costa has one fight remaining on his contract and believes the promotion is deliberately delaying his booking, knowing that a win would make him a free agent with stronger negotiating leverage.

Paulo Costa