Tag: Paulo Costa

Robert Whittaker To Face Paulo Costa At UFC 284

Former UFC Middleweight Champion Robert Whittaker will get to fight in front of his home country of Australia next year. Whittaker has been booked to face Paulo Costa at UFC's February 11th pay-per-view event from the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. The bout, which was announced by the promotion Friday, is the first to be … Continue reading Robert Whittaker To Face Paulo Costa At UFC 284 →

Leon Edwards Scores Last-Minute Knockout Against Kamaru Usman To Earn Upset Championship Win

Leon Edwards shocked the world on Saturday night, scoring a last-minute head kick knockout against Kamaru Usman to become the new UFC Welterweight Champion. Edwards' win headlined UFC 278, which took place from the Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. Edwards erased a massive difference on scorecards in the 25th minute of their … Continue reading Leon Edwards Scores Last-Minute Knockout Against Kamaru Usman To Earn Upset Championship Win →

UFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards 2 Preview

Kamaru Usman has steadily picked apart the welterweight division, putting away some of the weight classes' best since first becoming champion in 2019. Along the way, he has earned UFC's top-ranked pound-for-pound fighter award and become one of the most successful welterweights in UFC history. This weekend, it will be time once again for Usman … Continue reading UFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards 2 Preview →

UFC Middleweight Paulo Costa Accused of Striking Nurse During Vaccine Dispute

High-ranked UFC middleweight Paulo Costa is scheduled to appear in court after an alleged incident with a nurse that turned physical. A nurse in Contagem, Brazil, has alleged that Costa elbowed them after he attempted to steal a proof of COVID-19 vaccination card. News of this allegation was first reported by Carolina Caetano of Globo. … Continue reading UFC Middleweight Paulo Costa Accused of Striking Nurse During Vaccine Dispute →

UFC Looking To Book Paulo Costa vs. Luke Rockhold For July 30th Card

UFC is looking to give Luke Rockhold a tough challenge for his return bout. The former champion is reportedly being lined up to face Paulo Costa for UFC 277 on July 30th, per a report from Brett Okamoto of ESPN. Both fighters have reportedly verbally agreed to the fight. If it can be finalized, it … Continue reading UFC Looking To Book Paulo Costa vs. Luke Rockhold For July 30th Card →

UFC on ESPN+ 54: Costa vs. Vettori Live Coverage

Ranked middleweights Paulo Costa and Marvin Vettori will return on Saturday night, competing up at light heavyweight in the main event of a UFC "Fight Night" card. Their fight, which has generated controversy due to a last-minute change in weight classes, will headline a show from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Follow … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 54: Costa vs. Vettori Live Coverage →

Paulo Costa vs. Marvin Vettori Main Event Moved To Light Heavyweight Limit

10/22 2:00AM EDT UPDATE: This report has been updated to reflect that Saturday's main event has been moved up to a light heavyweight limit. UFC's October 23rd main event has received a change in weight class. A five-round fight between Paulo Costa and Marvin Vettori has been moved from the 186-pound middleweight limit to the 206-pound … Continue reading Paulo Costa vs. Marvin Vettori Main Event Moved To Light Heavyweight Limit →

Paulo Costa Claims He Weighs Over 210 Pounds, Won’t Make Middleweight For Saturday’s UFC Main Event

Paulo Costa has admitted that he is not in shape for this weekend's UFC main event against Marvin Vettori, putting the middleweight contest in jeopardy. Costa claimed Wednesday that he currently weighs 211 pounds, which is 25 pounds over the non-championship middleweight limit that he is contracted to make Friday. Because of this, Costa is … Continue reading Paulo Costa Claims He Weighs Over 210 Pounds, Won’t Make Middleweight For Saturday’s UFC Main Event →

Paulo Costa vs. Marvin Vettori Headliner, Two More Fights Announced For October 23rd UFC Card

Three fights, including a main event between middleweights Paulo Costa and Marvin Vettori, have recently been reported for UFC's October 23rd event. The new fights join a show that does not have a confirmed location at the moment. Costa To Make Return Against Vettori Former middleweight title challenger Paulo Costa is scheduled to make his … Continue reading Paulo Costa vs. Marvin Vettori Headliner, Two More Fights Announced For October 23rd UFC Card →