UFC middleweight Paulo Costa has called out divisional rival Derek Brunson as he goes in search of a return to the Octagon.<\/p>\n
In the last few years there are few fighters who have been as happy to play the pantomime villain<\/a> role as Paulo Costa. The Brazilian, who surged up through the rankings upon entering the UFC, was unsuccessful in his attempt to capture the UFC middleweight title when he was beaten by Israel Adesanya at UFC 253.<\/p>\n He proceeded to return a year later for a meeting with Marvin Vettori and despite putting in an admirable effort, he ultimately lost to “The Italian Dream”.<\/p>\n The next step, or so it appears, is for him to get back in there later this year – with his hope<\/a> being that he can secure a showdown with Derek Brunson.<\/p>\n Now it\u2019s time to Derek Brunson runway or accept. Sean gave up. Brunson? pic.twitter.com\/t9sFwIwrrS<\/a><\/p>\n — Paulo Costa ( Borrachinha ) (@BorrachinhaMMA) March 30, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n