Dana
White has addressed Paulo
Costa’s frustration with the
Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Costa recently slammed UFC exec Hunter Campbell after he was
seemingly offered a short-notice five-round bout for the final
fight of his current contract. While the former title challenger is
open to accepting a five-rounder, he wants to be compensated
accordingly and have ample time to prepare for a 25-minute bout.
The Brazilian has even repeatedly requested his release from the
promotion.

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Paulo Costa says he wants his final UFC fight as Dana White
points to offers he turned down

When asked about Costa’s comments following
Week 7 of
Dana White’s Contender Series, White acknowledged the fighter’s
frustration but revealed that “Borrachinha” has turned down several
fights.

“Oh, yeah. [Paulo is] frustrated, yeah,” White said. “He’s been
offered fights and turned them down. We don’t just say, ‚f*ck Paulo
Costa,‘ and, ‚you’re not going to get a fight,‘ and ’no, we’re not
going to pay you,‘ and ’no, we’re not going to do this.‘ Guys get
offered three fights a year regularly, even guys who aren’t
fighting. Tom
Aspinall’s eyes are messed up. He’s getting offered fights. You
think Paulo Costa isn’t getting offered fights?”

Costa previously called for an interim title fight amidst light
heavyweight champ Carlos
Ulberg’s rehabilitation from injury, but later claimed the UFC
wasn’t interested. Most recently, he was called out by former champ
Magomed
Ankalaev.


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