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Paulo Costa frustrated by UFC inactivity with one fight left on contract

July 1, 2026
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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.

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