Sean Strickland (28-6) seems to have a new fight on his hands. The growing middleweight superstar has agreed to a fight with Paulo Costa (14-3) on social media.
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Sean Strickland has given his reason for seemingly turning down a booking against Paulo Costa. Costa recently revealed that Strickland had snubbed a proposed matchup between the two for UFC 302 on June 1 in Newark, New Jersey.
When it comes to his title ambitions, UFC middleweight contender Paulo Costa evidently has more focus on the belt itself rather than its current owner.
Paulo Costa isn’t wasting any time in plotting his next matchup after coming up short against Robert Whittaker earlier this month. While he dropped a unanimous decision, Costa had an impressive showing after a year and a half of inactivity against the former middleweight champ at UFC 298 on Feb.
While UFC star Paulo Costa is still battling a difficult cut to the middleweight limit, he won't entertain talk of moving up a division. Costa made his long-awaited return to action earlier this month at the UFC 298 pay-per-view in Anaheim, California, where he brought an 18-month layoff to an end in the co-main event.
Having completed a long-awaited return to action, UFC middleweight contender Paulo Costa wants to keep the ball rolling. After a contract dispute and subsequent health problems kept him on the sidelines for 18 months, Costa felt the Octagon canvas beneath his feet again at the UFC 298 pay-per-view in Anaheim, California, earlier this month.
Former UFC middleweight title challenger Chael Sonnen thinks the name of the game is the same for both Robert Whittaker and Paulo Costa moving forward.
Co-main event competitors Robert Whittaker and Paulo Costa are among nine fighters facing a potentially lengthy layoff on the heels of UFC 298. Whittaker is suspended for 180 days unless he receives doctor clearance for a potential fracture to his hand.
Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker has identified the approach that paved the way for his victory over Paulo Costa at UFC 298. Whittaker promised aggression at this past weekend's pay-per-view in California — and aggression is exactly what he produced inside Anaheim's Honda Center.
Former UFC middleweight title challenger Paulo Costa has addressed his loss to Robert Whittaker at UFC 298. Costa and Whittaker put on a 'Fight of the Year' contender in the UFC 298 co-main event.
In the co-main event of UFC 298, we saw a middleweight matchup that has been years in the making. Former world champion Robert Whittaker (24-7) was looking to get back on track as he took on former title challenger Paulo Costa (14-2).
It’s been approximately a year and a half since Paulo Costa last competed under the Ultimate Fighting Championship banner, but that doesn’t mean “Borrachinha” has been stagnant in his development.
Every fighter in the torment of an existential dilemma navigates the need to either evolve with the sport or become extinct. The answer can vary: strike a better deal, skyrocket to fame, or seek better competition.
This weekend’s UFC 298 co-main event will see a middleweight clash that could determine the next challenger for Dricus du Plessis‘ middleweight strap. Former champion, Robert Whittaker looks to bounce back from his recent loss to the champion when he clashes with Paulo Costa.
Despite being officially announced for the card, Paulo Costa had the MMA community in a chokehold when he revealed he hadn't signed his contract to fight Robert Whittaker at UFC 298. "Borrachinha" has had five cancelled fights since 2021, becoming synonymous with fight cancellations.
Fighter Paulo Costa has earned the moniker of “Pullout Costa” from fans; and for viable reasons. The strain started when Costa pulled out of his April 17 UFC Event vs.
Former UFC middleweight title challenger Paulo Costa has opened up on his viral brawl with a group of fans last Saturday at UFC 294. Costa was supposed to face Khamzat Chimaev in a No.
UFC middleweight prospect Paulo Costa was involved in a brawl with Abu Dhabi crowd-members at UFC 294 on October 21. The video was posted to X and reshared by Costa on the same date: "Don't mess with me [little] Chechen," Costa remarked in his caption.
There have been several changes to the UFC 294 fight card, with the latest being that Kamaru Usman will replace the injured Paulo Costa.
Paulo Costa has vehemently denied rumors of his withdrawal from UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi. "Borrachinha" is slated to square off against Chechen terror Khamzat Chimaev on October 21, but a cloud of uncertainty loomed over the bout when Costa disclosed that he had undergone surgery weeks before his scheduled appearance.
Paulo Costa's UFC 294 showdown with Khamzat Chimaev is in a precarious position. Costa has had surgery on his elbow for bursitis just five-weeks out from his October 21 appearance.
Former UFC middleweight title challenger Paulo Costa worried his fans recently when he revealed he underwent extensive surgery ahead of UFC 294. Costa will face Khamzat Chimaev in the UFC 294 co-main event later this month at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi.
After arriving in Abu Dhabi just a week ahead of his UFC 253 title fight against Israel Adesanya, Paulo Costa won’t make the same mistake as he prepares to face Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294.
Tonight we learned that UFC 294 will be headlined by the rematch between Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira. Dana White also announced an absolute banger in the middleweight division as former title challenger Paulo Costa (14-2) takes on Khamzat Chimaev (12-0).
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