Paulo Costa News
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.
Paulo Costa responds to Jake Paul after ‘The Problem Child’ criticized his performance at UFC 278
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 21, 2022
Paulo Costa has offered a response to Jake Paul. Costa went to war with Luke Rockhold in the co-main event of UFC 278. The action was held inside Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah on August 20. Fans ended up witnessing Rockhold’s final pro MMA fight.
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.
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.
John McCarthy shares his prediction for Saturday’s UFC 278 co-main event between Luke Rockhold and Paulo Costa: “I'm calling it by stoppage in the third”
Susan Cox - August 19, 2022
John McCarthy is sharing his prediction for Saturday’s UFC 278 co-main event between Luke Rockhold and Paulo Costa. UFC 278 takes place tomorrow at the Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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.
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.
Israel Adesanya gives prediction for Luke Rockhold vs. Paulo Costa at UFC 278
Cole Shelton - August 15, 2022
Israel Adesanya will be paying attention to Luke Rockhold vs. Paulo Costa at UFC 278. Adesanya is currently set to defend his middleweight title at UFC 281 against Alex Pereira. Should he win, it’s uncertain who would be next in line but on Saturday night a pivotal middleweight bout goes down as Rockhold takes on Costa, and Adesanya is excited to see it play out.
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.
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 demands public apology from the nurse he allegedly elbowed: “Or else legal actions may be necessary”
Susan Cox - June 6, 2022
Paulo Costa is speaking out about a nurse he allegedly elbowed. Costa is speaking out regarding allegations that he elbowed a nurse that tried to stop him from taking a proof of vaccination card at a mall in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
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.
UFC fighter Paulo Costa accused of striking a nurse during COVID dispute
Susan Cox - May 31, 2022
UFC fighter Paulo Costa is being accused of striking a nurse during a COVID dispute. Apparently the middleweight contender was arrested by the police in the Metropolitan Region of Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Costa, 31, is being accused of striking a health care professional at a local medical center after she 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.
Paddy Pimblett offers to help Paulo Costa cut weight for UFC 278 fight with Luke Rockhold: “We get you down to 185 in no time chesty”
Susan Cox - May 30, 2022
Paddy Pimblett has offered to help Paulo Costa cut weight for his UFC 278 fight. It will be Paulo Costa (13-2 MMA) vs former UFC champion Luke Rockhold (16-5 MMA) on Saturday, August 20th in a middleweight bout at UFC 278.