Sports · Combat Sports · 3 hrs ago
Paulo Costa says he plans to fight outside the UFC
Paulo Costa, a Brazilian contender ranked fourth at light heavyweight, says he has not received a new fight offer from the UFC.
He last fought in April, when he knocked out Azamat Murzakanov in the third round.
Costa has been seeking a light heavyweight title fight, but champion Carlos Ulberg is out with a knee injury.
UFC president Dana White says Costa turned down several offers, while Costa says he has not been offered a fight.
Costa says he plans to fight at an event by the end of the year, but he has one fight left on his UFC contract and must complete it before he can receive offers elsewhere.
The dispute leaves his next opponent and promotion unclear.
The PFL and MVP MMA have merged and hope to compete with the UFC in 2027, but no deal with Costa is reported.
Paulo Costa says he plans to fight at an event outside the UFC before the end of the year.
Costa says the UFC has not offered him a fight, while UFC president Dana White has claimed Costa turned down several offers.
Costa has one fight remaining on his UFC contract and must complete it before receiving offers elsewhere, according to the article.
Costa last fought in April, making his light heavyweight debut with a third-round knockout of Azamat Murzakanov.
Costa has been campaigning for a light heavyweight title fight and has expressed interest in bigger fights and paydays.
- Who
- Paulo Costa, a Brazilian UFC contender.
- What
- He says he plans to fight at an event outside the UFC before the end of the year.
- When
- He gave the update on a Monday morning; the article does not state the date of the event.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Costa says the UFC has not offered him a fight, and he is seeking a big fight.
Paulo Costa
Dana White
Fight offers
Paulo Costa
Costa says he still has not received an offer from the UFC.
Dana White
White has claimed Costa turned down several offers.
Costa made his light heavyweight debut and knocked out Azamat Murzakanov in the third round.
Costa posted that he had received nothing from the UFC and planned to fight at an event at the end of the year.
- Age
- 35
- Contract
- One fight remaining on his UFC deal
- Last fight
- April; third-round knockout of Azamat Murzakanov
- Ranking
- Number four ranked light heavyweight contender
What people are saying
Nothing from the UFC. I’m going to fight at an event at the end of the year. I’m in great shape and in my prime. I’m going to do what I love – fight somewhere.
Posts on X
Nothing from the UFC. I’m going to fight at an event at the end of the year. I’m in great shape and in my prime. I’m going to do what I love—fight somewhere.
Sources
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