Paulo Costa upset about not receiving bonus while Josh Hewitt got double bonus

Paulo Costa expressed significant frustration that Josh Hewitt received two performance bonuses for his fight with Curtis Blaydes while Costa received nothing. Costa argued that his knockout victory over an undefeated Russian opponent with a 16-0 record deserved recognition. He stated he dominated for three rounds and finished the fight early, which he believes merited a performance bonus over Hewitt's achievement. Costa was so upset that he personally messaged Dana White and Hunter Campbell about the decision. He described feeling extreme anger and disappointment, calling the decision unfair, and expressed hope that UFC leadership would reconsider.