Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Costa recently criticized UFC CEO Hunter Campbell after he was seemingly offered a short-notice five-round bout as the final fight of his current contract. While the former title contender is ready to take the five-rounder, he wants to be compensated accordingly and have plenty of time to prepare for the 25-minute bout. The Brazilian has even repeatedly requested to be released from his promotion.
Paulo Costa says he wants his last UFC fight as Dana White points to offers he turned down
When asked about Costa’s next comments
7th week of
Dana White Candidate Seriesacknowledged White’s frustration with the fighter, but revealed that “Borrachinha” has turned down a number of fights.
“Oh, yeah. (Paulo is) disappointed, yeah,” White said. “He’s been offered fights and he’s turned them down. We don’t just say, ‘fuck Paulo Costa’ and ‘you’re not going to fight’ and ‘no we’re not going to pay you’ and ‘no we’re not going to.’ Guys are regularly offered three fights a year, even guys who don’t fight. Tom Aspinallthe eyes are confused. He is offered fights. Think Paulo Costa isn’t being offered fights?
Costa previously called for an interim title fight against the light heavyweight champion Carlos Ulbergrehabbing from the injury, but later claimed the UFC wasn’t interested. Most recently, he was challenged by a former champion
Magomed Anchor Ship.
Ok, I’ll make it public and clear:
I have 1 fight left. My contract says the Purse is for 3 rounds, not 5. I am asking for a 3 round fight which was already agreed upon in the contract. It could be anyone on the UFC LHW roaster.I think Hunter now has three options:
A) Give me that last…— Paulo Costa (@BorrachinhaMMA)
20 September 2026
Dana White answers Paulo Costa
asking for a fight:“He’s been offered fights and he’s turned them down. We don’t just say ‘damn.’ Paulo Costa‘. You think Paulo Costa
are there no fights?” 😬 pic.twitter.com/OHrWv7eAsc— Championship Stages (@ChampRDS)
23 September 2026