Paulo Costa ready to fight Magomed Ankalaev for title after Ulberg injury

Paulo Costa has stated he is prepared to compete for the light heavyweight title against Magomed Ankalaev. According to Costa, Carlos Ulberg is sidelined for a year following surgery, as confirmed in a conversation between the two yesterday. With Ulberg out of action, Costa believes the UFC should arrange another title fight—either for an interim or vacant belt—and he intends to participate. Costa asserts he should be next in line to fight for the championship.