Paulo Costa expressed extreme dissatisfaction that Josh Hokit received a double bonus for his fight with Curtis Blaydes while Costa received no bonus at all. Costa argued he deserved Performance of the Night for finishing his undefeated Russian opponent with a 16-0 record after three hard rounds of striking. He believes Hokit's fight, while excellent, did not warrant two bonuses compared to his own performance. Costa revealed he was so upset that he contacted Dana White and Hunter Campbell directly, writing that the decision made him want to "destroy everything." He expressed hope that UFC leadership will reconsider the decision, stating he believes they made a mistake and that he trusts they will take care of him.
