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Luke Rockhold explains why he smeared blood on Paulo Costa at UFC 278: “It was just a f*ck you”
Former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold has explained why he smeared blood on Paulo Costa at UFC 278. Last Saturday night in Salt Lake City, the 37-year-old returned to action. The co-main event with the Brazilian was Rockhold’s first contest in over three years. Despite the time off, the former champion didn’t miss a beat. […]
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Who’s more attractive? Paulo Costa gets his answer from Ariel Helwani
Paulo Costa is widely recognised as one of the funniest UFC fighters on Twitter. In the wake of his victory over Luke Rockhold at UFC 278, the Brazilian was a guest on Ariel Helwani’s MMA Hour to discuss the fight as well as some of his most famous tweets. The Brazilian was in classic form […]
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Paulo Costa reveals he made just $35,000 for Marvin Vettori fight last year, says he’s “looking forward to being a free agent”
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 […]
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What’s next for the stars of UFC 278?
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 […]
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Luke Rockhold takes a shot at Paulo Costa following their war UFC 278: “You’re still a bitch”
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. The 37 year old Rockhold […]
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Dana White slams USADA for harassing Paulo Costa at UFC 278: “That’ll never happen again to any fighter”
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. UFC President, Dana White was not pleased to hear that the agency made an early am visit to Paulo Costa prior to his weigh-ins […]
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Paulo Costa responds to Jake Paul after ‘The Problem Child’ criticized his performance at UFC 278
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. Rockhold’s chin held up throughout the fight and […]
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Video | Luke Rockhold gave Paulo Costa a bloody face wash during round three of their war at UFC 278
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 […]
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Pros react after Paulo Costa defeats Luke Rockhold at UFC 278
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 […]
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UFC 278 Results: Paulo Costa defeats Luke Rockhold (Highlights)
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 […]
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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”
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. UFC 278 takes place tomorrow, Saturday, August 20th at the Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, […]
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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”
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 (16-5 MMA) will enter the Octagon to fight Paulo Costa (13-2 MMA) in the middleweight bout. Rockhold, 37, the former middleweight […]
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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”
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. It will be Luke Rockhold (16-5 MMA) vs Paulo Costa (13-2 MMA) in the middleweight co-main event. Rockhold, […]
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Paulo Costa plans to “retire” Luke Rockhold at UFC 278: “You are too old”
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. “I’m on my primetime. I will f**k this old […]
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UFC 278 | Pro fighters make their picks for Paulo Costa vs. Luke Rockhold
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 […]
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Paulo Costa reveals he’s fighting out his contract at UFC 278, unsure what the future holds: “We’ll see”
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 […]
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Israel Adesanya gives prediction for Luke Rockhold vs. Paulo Costa at UFC 278
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 […]
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Paulo Costa leaves manager Wallid Ismail ahead of UFC 278 fight, now represented by his girlfriend
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 […]
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Paulo Costa is looking lean and mean ahead of his middleweight return at UFC 278
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. Costa, ‘Borrachinha‘ will be entering the Octagon with hopes of […]
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Israel Adesanya trolls Paulo Costa after ‘The Eraser’ calls UFC referee Jason Herzog a “fake professional”
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. “Borrachinha” feels Herzog may be playing favorites as he […]
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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”
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 […]
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Paulo Costa demands public apology from the nurse he allegedly elbowed: “Or else legal actions may be necessary”
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 is denying that he assaulted the woman, and his management team released […]
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Paulo Costa uses recent assault accusations to throw shade at Luke Rockhold: “Rumors say the nurse has a best chin than Luke Rockhold”
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 […]
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Team Paulo Costa issues statement following accusations that he hit a nurse
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 […]
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UFC fighter Paulo Costa accused of striking a nurse during COVID dispute
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 […]
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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”
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. Costa is coming off a unanimous decision loss to Marvin Vettori (18-5 MMA) in […]
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Luke Rockhold vs. Paulo Costa moved to UFC 278, former champ rips ‘Borrachina’
Luke Rockhold and Paulo Costa will no longer be fighting at UFC 277 on July 30. According to MMA reporter, The Schmo, Rockhold vs. Costa has been moved to August 20, which is UFC 278. The event is expected to take place in Salt Lake City, Utah. The news also comes just hours after Rockhold […]
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Luke Rockhold vs. Paulo Costa and Thiago Santos vs. Jamahal Hill slated for August UFC events
The UFC is planning two blockbuster light heavyweight showdowns for August – Luke Rockhold vs Paulo Costa and Thiago Santos vs Jamahal Hill. The 205-pound division hasn’t been viewed as one of the promotion’s best for quite some time, even though it’s produced some of the greatest fighters the sport has ever seen. The current […]