The return of Paulo Costa has been delayed once again, as he has withdrawn from an August 21st main event against Jared Cannonier. He has since been replaced by Kelvin Gastelum, per a report from Brett Okamoto of ESPN. The new fight will headline a UFC "Fight Night" card that does not have a confirmed … Continue reading Kelvin Gastelum Replaces Paulo Costa In August 21st UFC Main Event Against Jared Cannonier
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UFC Books Ranked Middleweights For Two August ‘Fight Night’ Cards
UFC has recently booked big matchups in the middleweight division to headline two August "Fight Night" cards. Both matchups were first reported by Brett Okamoto of ESPN and join cards that do not have confirmed locations at the moment. Brunson To Put Win Streak Up Against Till Riding a four-fight win streak, Derek Brunson will … Continue reading UFC Books Ranked Middleweights For Two August ‘Fight Night’ Cards
Illness Forces Paulo Cost Out of April 17th UFC Main Event Against Robert Whittaker
UFC's April 17th card is now without a main event, as an illness has pulled Paulo Costa out of his middleweight fight against Robert Whittaker. The bout's departure from a UFC card was first reported by Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting. The fight was scheduled to headline a UFC "Fight Night" event that did not … Continue reading Illness Forces Paulo Cost Out of April 17th UFC Main Event Against Robert Whittaker
Paulo Costa To Face Robert Whittaker In April 17th UFC Main Event
Coming down from losing a title fight in 2020, Paulo Costa has been booked against former champ Robert Whittaker in the headlining bout for UFC's April 17th card. First reported by Marcelo Alonso of Sherdog, the five-round fight will join a UFC "Fight Night" card. The location of the event is not known at the … Continue reading Paulo Costa To Face Robert Whittaker In April 17th UFC Main Event
UFC 253: Israel Adesanya vs. Paulo Costa Play-by-Play
Looking to defend his UFC Middleweight Championship for the second time, Israel Adesanya fought Paulo Costa in the main event of Saturday night's UFC 253 card. Here's how the matchup went. Bout 11: Israel Adesanya (19-0) vs. Paulo Costa (13-0) (UFC Middleweight Championship) Adesanya landed three kicks to the lead leg of Costa to start … Continue reading UFC 253: Israel Adesanya vs. Paulo Costa Play-by-Play
UFC 253: Adesanya vs. Costa Live Coverage
Tonight, the UFC hosts a two-championship card to kick off their five-week stint at "Fight Island," at Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Headlining the card is a matchup between UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya and Paulo Costa. Follow along throughout the evening for live coverage of the event. A preview of the show … Continue reading UFC 253: Adesanya vs. Costa Live Coverage
UFC 253: Adesanya vs. Costa Preview
The UFC kicks off their second stint at "Fight Island" on Saturday night with an 11-fight pay-per-view card. Headlining the evening is a clash of two undefeated fighters, as UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya is booked against Paulo Costa. Here's a preview of Saturday night's action. Click here to skip to a preview of the … Continue reading UFC 253: Adesanya vs. Costa Preview
Israel Adesanya To Defend Middleweight Belt Against Paulo Costa At UFC 253
UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya's next challenge will come against Paulo Costa, as the matchup is targeted to take place on September 19th at UFC 253. The pairing was first reported on Saturday by Marcelo Barone and Raphael Marinho of Combate. Adesanya defended his belt for the first time in March, where he defeated Yoel … Continue reading Israel Adesanya To Defend Middleweight Belt Against Paulo Costa At UFC 253
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