AUGUST 19, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
PAULO COSTA MIDDLEWEIGHT
12 WIN •
0 LOSS •
- KO
MIDDLEWEIGHT
12 WIN
0 LOSS
- KO
'F*ck USADA': Paulo Costa furious over UFC 278 weigh-in day drug test At UFC 278 weigh-ins, Paulo Costa laid into USADA for showing up hours prior to collect a blood sample.
UFC 278 video: Paulo Costa says 'f*ck USADA' as he, Luke Rockhold make weight There were no issues on the weigh-in scale for Paulo Costa or Luke Rockhold in advance of the UFC 278 co-main event.
AUGUST 19, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Rockhold Sets Out to Write His Underdog Story at UFC 278 Facing lopsided odds against the favorite Paulo Costa, Rockhold is ready to prove he can still compete at an elite level.
AUGUST 19, 2022 • SI.COM
Video: Paulo Costa vows to retire 'old' Luke Rockhold during heated UFC 278 press conference UFC middleweight contender Paulo Costa plans end former champion Luke Rockhold’s career at UFC 278.
AUGUST 19, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
UFC 278 video: Paulo Costa, Luke Rockhold scare Dana White at faceoff After plenty of talk, Paulo Costa and Luke Rockhold finally saw each in person the UFC 278 pre-fight press conference.
AUGUST 19, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
UFC 278's Paulo Costa says he runs his own social media accounts: 'I'm a little bit of a fun guy' Paulo Costa assures everyone that it’s really him behind his social media.
AUGUST 18, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Luke Rockhold: 'Weak-minded' Paulo Costa does not know how to deal with adversity Luke Rockhold thinks Paulo Costa is a quitter and he plans on breaking him.
AUGUST 18, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Paulo Costa expects to finish UFC contract with quick stoppage over Luke Rockhold Paulo Costa is on the verge of becoming a free agent.
AUGUST 17, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
UFC 278 'Embedded,' No. 3: 'I feel like a monster right now' Check out the third episode of UFC 278 “Embedded,” which follows Paulo Costa during his preparation for Luke Rockhold.
AUGUST 17, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Anthony Smith says Luke Rockhold can make it look easy at UFC 278: 'I don't see where Paulo Costa wins this fight' “If he can avoid taking a big shot from Paulo Costa, honestly, as silly as it sounds, he might make it look easy.”
AUGUST 16, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Video: UFC 278 'Countdown' for Paulo Costa vs. Luke Rockhold Did you miss the debut of UFC 278 “Countdown” or just want to watch it again? Check out the co-main event preview for Salt Lake City now.
AUGUST 15, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
'More muscles less fat': Paulo Costa appears in great shape ahead of UFC 278 The concern of Paulo Costa making weight for UFC 278 will likely dwindle down after his latest post.
AUGUST 13, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Chael Sonnen credits Luke Rockhold for choosing to fight 'The Terminator' Paulo Costa in UFC return Chael Sonnen says Luke Rockhold, who returns at UFC 280, doesn’t get enough recognition for his willingness to fight anyone.
AUGUST 12, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Paulo Costa's legal team: Allegation of striking nurse does 'not reflect the reality of what happened' Paulo Costa is accused of elbowing a nurse during a dispute over a COVID-19 vaccination card, but his lawyers are calling that account “sens...
JUNE 1, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
UFC Contender Paulo Costa Allegedly Assaulted Nurse Over COVID-19 Vaccination Card ' Fightful News Former UFC middleweight title challenger Paulo Costa was involved in an alleged assault over a COVID-19 vaccine card on Monday night in Braz...
MAY 31, 2022 • FIGHTFUL.COM
Report: UFC's Paulo Costa accused of striking nurse in dispute over vaccination card Paulo Costa was questioned by police after he allegedly elbowed a female nurse during a visit to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
MAY 31, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Paulo Costa vs. Luke Rockhold shifts from UFC 277 to Aug. 20 event Paulo Costa vs. Luke Rockhold has shifted from UFC 277 to an Aug. 20 event.
MAY 26, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Paulo Costa vs. Luke Rockhold Targeted For August ' Fightful News Former UFC title challenger Paulo Costa is scheduled to take on former middleweight champion, Luke Rockhold, on August 20.
MAY 4, 2022 • FIGHTFUL.COM
Paulo Costa says he will fight "out of rank" Luke Rockhold if the fans want to see it Paulo Costa has spoken about his desire to fight Luke Rockhold provided fans want to see it.
APRIL 14, 2022 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Paulo Costa calls for fight with Derek Brunson: 'Run away or accept' With Sean Strickland booked, Paulo Costa is shifting his focus to a matchup with Derek Brunson.
MARCH 30, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Paulo Costa's manager says the former title challenger will return to middleweight Despite his previous outing taking place at light heavyweight, Paulo Costa’s manager confirms he will return to middleweight.
JANUARY 4, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
UFC on ESPN 31 video: Jamahal Hill KOs Jimmy Crute in 48 seconds, calls out Paulo Costa Jamahal Hill rebounded from his first loss in devastating fashion when he finished Jimmy Crute at UFC on ESPN 31.
DECEMBER 5, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Mick Maynard's Shoes: What's next for Paulo Costa after UFC Fight Night 196 loss? See whom Paulo Costa should fight next after his loss to Marvin Vettori in the UFC Fight Night 196 headliner.
OCTOBER 24, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
UFC Vegas 41: Marvin Vettori defeats Paulo Costa In A Slobberknocker ' Fightful News The heated and controversial main event between Paulo Costa and Marvin Vettori delivered on the promise all the pre-fight beefing had indica...
OCTOBER 23, 2021 • FIGHTFUL.COM
Marvin Vettori On Paulo Costa's Weight Debacle Ahead Of UFC Vegas 41 ' Fightful News UFC middleweight contender Marvin Vettori sent a stern warning to Paulo Costa for his weight issues ahead of their UFC Vegas 41 main event b...
OCTOBER 22, 2021 • FIGHTFUL.COM
