Paulo Costa News
Paulo Costa reveals he made just $35,000 for Marvin Vettori fight last year, says he's "looking forward to being a free agent"
Cole Shelton - August 22, 2022
Paulo Costa believes he needs to be paid much more. In the lead-up to his UFC 278 fight against Luke Rockhold, Costa said it was the final fight of his deal and he would test free agency. However, on Monday, the Brazilian clarified those comments and revealed he actually had one more fight on his deal.
What's next for the stars of UFC 278?
Cole Shelton - August 22, 2022
The Octagon headed to Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday for a solid UFC 278 card, which saw the welterweight title on the line in the main event. In the main event, Kamaru Usman was looking to defend his belt and tie Anderson Silva’s record of starting out a UFC career 16-0 as he rematched Leon Edwards. In the co-main event, Paulo Costa took on Luke Rockhold while Merab Dvalishvili fought Jose Aldo on the main card.
Luke Rockhold takes a shot at Paulo Costa following their war UFC 278: “You’re still a bitch”
Susan Cox - August 22, 2022
Luke Rockhold has taken a shot at Paul Costa following their war at UFC 278. It was at UFC 278 this past Saturday, August 20th at the Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah where Rockhold (16-6 MMA) and Costa (14-2 MMA) battled it out in the co-main middleweight bout.
Dana White slams USADA for harassing Paulo Costa at UFC 278: “That’ll never happen again to any fighter”
Susan Cox - August 22, 2022
Dana White was not happy with USADA for harassing middleweight fighter Paulo Costa at UFC 278. USADA (United States Anti-Doping Agency) is the the official, independent anti-doping agency for the UFC.
Video | Luke Rockhold gave Paulo Costa a bloody face wash during round three of their war at UFC 278
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 21, 2022
Luke Rockhold had an epic, yet gross, moment with Paulo Costa at the end of their three-round scrap at UFC 278. Rockhold and Costa did battle in the co-main event of UFC 278 on August 20. Rockhold was hoping to show that he still had some legs in the MMA game. Ultimately, he came to the realization that it’s time to wrap up his career but he delivered a gutsy performance that won’t soon be forgotten.
Pros react after Paulo Costa defeats Luke Rockhold at UFC 278
Chris Taylor - August 20, 2022
Tonight’s UFC 278 event was co-headlined by a highly anticipated middleweight matchup featuring Luke Rockhold taking on Paulo Costa. Rockhold (16-5 MMA) was ending a three-year hiatus when he took to the Octagon this evening. The California native was looking to snap a two-fight losing skid, this after suffering knockout losses to Jan Blachowicz and Yoel Romero in his most previous efforts.
UFC 278 Results: Paulo Costa defeats Luke Rockhold (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - August 20, 2022
Tonight’s UFC 278 event is co-headlined by a highly anticipated middleweight matchup featuring Luke Rockhold taking on Paulo Costa. Rockhold (16-5 MMA) will be ending a three-year hiatus when he takes to the Octagon this evening. The California native will be looking to snap a two-fight losing skid, this after suffering knockout losses to Jan Blachowicz and Yoel Romero in his most recent efforts.
Paulo Costa blasts USADA for sending agents to his hotel room at 6am for drug tests: “I was cutting weight very dehydrated and they wants took my blood”
Susan Cox - August 19, 2022
Paulo Costa is blasting USADA for sending agents to his hotel room at 6am for drug tests. USADA (United States Anti-Doping Agency) is recognized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) as the official, independent anti-doping agency for the UFC.
Luke Rockhold believes he will make quick work of Paulo Costa if the fight hits the ground at UFC 278: “I'll treat Paulo like a bitch if it gets to the ground, it'll be over”
Susan Cox - August 19, 2022
Luke Rockhold believes he will make quick work of Paulo Costa if the fight hits the ground at UFC 278. UFC 278 takes place tomorrow, Saturday August 20th at the Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Paulo Costa plans to "retire" Luke Rockhold at UFC 278: "You are too old"
Cole Shelton - August 18, 2022
Paulo Costa believes UFC 278 will be the last time Luke Rockhold fights. Costa and Rockhold have taken shots at one another ever since their fight was announced. Most recently, at Thursday’s press conference, the two continued to trade barbs, including Costa planning on retiring Rockhold.
UFC 278 | Pro fighters make their picks for Paulo Costa vs. Luke Rockhold
Cole Shelton - August 18, 2022
In the co-main event of UFC 278, an intriguing middleweight bout goes down as Paulo Costa takes on the returning Luke Rockhold. Heading into the fight, Costa is a sizeable -340 favorite while the former UFC middleweight champ is a +250 underdog. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to pro fighters to get their prediction for the scrap. The majority of pros believe Costa will eventually land something big and KO Rockhold.
Paulo Costa reveals he's fighting out his contract at UFC 278, unsure what the future holds: “We’ll see”
Cole Shelton - August 17, 2022
Paulo Costa will be fighting out his UFC contract on Saturday night at UFC 278. Costa is set to serve as the co-main event of the pay-per-view card from Salt Lake City, Utah against Luke Rockhold. The Brazilian enters the fight on a two-fight losing skid and he revealed at media day that he is fighting out his contract on Saturday night.
Paulo Costa leaves manager Wallid Ismail ahead of UFC 278 fight, now represented by his girlfriend
Cole Shelton - August 9, 2022
Paulo Costa has made some changes ahead of his UFC 278 fight. Costa is set to return in the co-main event of UFC 278 against former middleweight champ Luke Rockhold. It’s a big fight for both men as they both look to get back into the title picture, yet ahead of the fight, the Brazilian dropped his longtime manager Wallid Ismail. He took to his YouTube channel to discuss his career and said he has nothing but good things to say about Ismail but decided a change was needed.
Paulo Costa is looking lean and mean ahead of his middleweight return at UFC 278
Susan Cox - August 9, 2022
Paulo Costa is looking lean and mean ahead of his middleweight return at UFC 278. It will be Paulo Costa (13-2 MMA) vs Luke Rockhold (16-5 MMA) in the middleweight co-main event on Saturday, August 20th at the Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Israel Adesanya trolls Paulo Costa after ‘The Eraser’ calls UFC referee Jason Herzog a "fake professional"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 10, 2022
Israel Adesanya has roasted Paulo Costa after “Borrachinha” took issue with referee Jason Herzog. Costa believes that Herzog doesn’t treat all fighters equally. He pointed to having had a point taken from him during his Sept. 2020 title fight with Israel Adesanya for an eye poke.
Glover Teixeira shares career advice for "corrupted" Paulo Costa: "If that’s his goal, be the Kim Kardashian of Instagram, he’s on the right path"
Chris Taylor - June 11, 2022
UFC light heavyweight champion Glover Teixeira has shared some career advice for “corrupted” Brazilian fighter Paulo Costa. Costa (13-2 MMA) began his UFC career with five straight victories, four of which came via knockout. The then undefeated ‘Borrachinha’ would receive a middleweight title shot against Israel Adesanya at UFC 253. Unfortunately for ‘The Eraser’, things did not go as planned against ‘Stylebender’, as Adesanya retained his title with a second round TKO.
Paulo Costa uses recent assault accusations to throw shade at Luke Rockhold: "Rumors say the nurse has a best chin than Luke Rockhold"
Chris Taylor - June 4, 2022
UFC middleweight Paulo Costa has used the recent assault accusations made against him to throw shade at his upcoming opponent Luke Rockhold. Earlier this week it was revealed that Costa (13-2 MMA) had been accused of striking a health care professional at a local medical center after she allegedly refused to issue the fighter an immunization card for the COVID-19 vaccine. The claim is that ‘The Eraser‘ wanted the immunization card without actually getting the vaccine.
Team Paulo Costa issues statement following accusations that he hit a nurse
Cole Shelton - June 1, 2022
Paulo Costa and his team have issued a statement after he allegedly hit a nurse. It was reported that Costa went to get the immunization card without actually getting the vaccine. The nurse then apparently grabbed Costa in an effort to stop him from taking the card and in turn he threw an elbow, causing the nurse to suffer a swollen lip during/after the altercation.