UFC middleweight contenders Paulo Costa and Sean Strickland did not mince words while discussing a potential fight online.<\/p>\n
Costa (13-2 MMA), a former UFC middleweight title challenger, was called out by Strickland (25-3 MMA) back in November. The American offered to fight the Brazilian on the condition that he “put down the wine and cookies”.<\/p>\n
Paulo Costa caught word of Sean Strickland’s challenge and responded with the following:<\/p>\n
https:\/\/twitter.com\/BorrachinhaMMA\/status\/1504565578606030853<\/a><\/p>\n “<\/em>Let\u2019s do it rat.”<\/em> – Costa tweeted<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Strickland would later share that although he was keen on fighting ‘The Eraser’ the UFC did not seem onboard with the idea.<\/p>\n “I asked for Costa and the UFC didn’t seem so confident in his future.. Also i dont think they liked me punching down to get a title shot lol.. but worst case for you Costa there is always Bellator<\/a>.. Maybe 205? Idk…”<\/em><\/p>\n Those comments prompted Paulo Costa to suggest that Sean Strickland was nothing but a “fake macho” who is clearly trying to avoid the fight.<\/p>\n I knew you were a fuc*king pus*y but this show of insecurity surprised even me. just another fake macho https:\/\/t.co\/iYcIdTGui0<\/a><\/p>\n — Paulo Costa ( Borrachinha ) (@BorrachinhaMMA) March 18, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n