Search Results for: paulo costa

By FCF Staff

Following the news that Paulo Costa will not fight Robert Whittaker at UFC 284, the latter has posted a video statement, in which he shared he’s not happy about the development.

The UFC was hoping to have… Read More

By FCF Staff

A pivotal, middleweight fight between Paulo Costa (14-2) and former champ, Robert Whittaker (24-6), will reportedly not be part of UFC 284.

The fight had been expected to take place at the UFC’s February 11th card in… Read More

By FCF Staff

Following Paulo Costa’s much-discussed, weight-cutting issues last month, Jose Aldo has no reservations about criticizing his fellow, Brazilian fighter.

Costa was booked to fight Marvin Vettori at UFC Vegas 41 at middleweight. But, during fight week, Costa revealed he… Read More

By FCF Staff

Marvin Vettori has made it clear he still has issues with Paulo Costa, following their thrilling war at UFC Vegas 41.

Vettori faced Costa in the card’s headliner, and worked his way to a unanimous decision win.… Read More

By FCF Staff

Although Paulo Costa talked about fighting for the middleweight title again, leading up to UFC Vegas 41, Dana White says that’s not going to happen.

Costa battled Marvin Vettori in the card’s headliner on Saturday, and ended… Read More

By FCF Staff

Here are the results for UFC Vegas 41, which took place Saturday at the Apex Facility.

In the thrilling, main event, Marvin Vettori outscored Paulo Costa to receive a unanimous decision win.

The fight was originally scheduled… Read More

Borrachinha and The Italian Dream go head-to-head tomorrow

@BorrachinhaMMA vs @MarvinVettori

[ #UFCVegas41 | 4 | Live on ESPN+ ] pic.twitter.com/jbBo88HKfX

— UFC (@ufc) October 22, 2021

By FCF Staff

After all the drama this week regarding what weight Paulo Costa and Marvin Vettori will fight at, the fighters made weight this morning for their UFC Vegas 41 headliner.

Costa, who reported earlier this week he wasn’t… Read More

By FCF Staff

Marvin Vettori has agreed to fight Paulo Costa at 205 pounds tomorrow night at UFC Vegas 41. But, the middleweight contender is clearly and understandably not happy about what’s transpired.

Costa was booked to fight Vettori at… Read More

By FCF Staff

Recently it was reported that the UFC was close to finalizing a new weight for Saturday’s Paulo Costa – Marvin Vettori fight, and now it’s been confirmed the bout will be at 195 pounds.

On Wednesday, Costa… Read More

By FCF Staff

Following Paulo Costa’s admission that he weighed over 210 pounds, just days out from UFC Vegas 41, it’s being reported his bout with Marvin Vettori will proceed at a catchweight.

Costa was booked to fight Vettori at… Read More

By FCF Staff

The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to build out its fall schedule, and it’s being reported that the promotion is planning to have Paulo Costa and Marvin Vettori throw hands.

Both of the middleweight contenders are coming off… Read More

By FCF Staff

Recently Paulo Costa alluded to the money YouTube celebrities Jake and Logan Paul have been making fighting, while relaying he’s unhappy with the UFC’s latest offer. In an interview Dana White has done since then, the UFC… Read More

By FCF Staff

Recently it was reported that Kelvin Gastelum, and not Paulo Costa, will fight Jared Cannonier next. On account of statements Costa has made since, it looks like a contract dispute could be why.

It was reported Costa… Read More

By FCF Staff

It looks like the UFC is going to have to find a new main event for its April 17th card, as it’s being reported that Paulo Costa cannot compete due to illness.

Costa was scheduled to fight… Read More

By FCF Staff

The UFC is close to booking a pivotal middleweight bout, as it’s being reported that a bout between former champ Robert Whittaker and Paulo Costa is nearly finalized.

UFC officials have informed ESPN that the fight is… Read More

By FCF Staff

Now that middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is set to battle light heavyweight champ Jan Blachowicz, Paulo Costa’s manager is calling on the UFC to put up an interim belt.

In addition, Costa’s manager, Wallid Ismail, believes Costa… Read More

By FCF Staff

Thiago Santos has no plans to move back down to middleweight in the near future. But, the light heavyweight contender is certain he’d provide more of a test for middleweight champ Israel Adesanya did than Paul Costa.… Read More

By FCF Staff

Israel Adesanya had been feuding with Paulo Costa for months, prior to their bout on Saturday. But, following the middleweight champion’s decisive win at UFC 253, Adesanya didn’t let up.

Adesanya quickly pulled ahead in the card’s… Read More

By FCF Staff

Paulo Costa did not prove to be a tough challenge for Israel Adesanya, like many predicted, as “The Last Stylebender” scored an emphatic win tonight at UFC 253.

Adesanya picked Costa apart early on with kicks to… Read More