Paulo Costa willing to fight Magomed Ankalaev for title

Paulo Costa has declared he is ready to fight for the title against Magomed Ankalaev. Costa stated that Carlos is out for a year after speaking with him yesterday, as he will undergo surgery. With Carlos sidelined, Costa believes the promotion should create a title fight, either for a temporary or vacant belt. Costa expressed his intention to participate in that title bout, stating he should be next to fight for the championship. The comments suggest Costa is positioning himself for a light heavyweight title opportunity.