Paulo Costa Verifies Fighting Khamzat Chimaev: UFC News: At UFC 291 at The Delta Centre in Salt Lake City, Utah, Paulo Costa was initially slated to face rookie Ikram Aliskerov. The lineup, however, has undergone a significant shift as Roman Dolidze has taken Costa’s place with less than a fortnight to go. Follow UFC News Updates with InsideSports.IN.
Paulo Costa first declined to give a reason for the cancellation, but he has now seemed to allude to a new booking. ‘Borrachinha’ has been scheduled for a competitive fight against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi in October.
Khamzat Chimaev vs Paulo Costa Next At UFC 294- CHECK
Paulo Costa has only participated in one UFC fight. His MMA record, though, reads a staggering 14 wins and just one defeat. He only suffered defeat once, at Brave CF 23, to Costa’s fiercest foe Khamzat Chimaev. At this time, Roman Dolidze will replace Costa and take on Aliskerov. ‘Borrachinha’ initially gave no explanation for his decision to forego the approaching showdown.
Paulo Costa has just dropped off the UFC roster, according to a recent update provided on Twitter by a fake “UFC Roster Watch” account. The rumour of Costa dropping off UFC surfaced shortly after Costa announced his intention to not compete against Ikram Aliskerov. These assertions regarding Paulo Costa’s release, however, are untrue. Costa is still under contract with the UFC.
Paulo Costa Verifies Fighting Khamzat Chimaev Next At UFC 294- CHECK
Later, Paulo Costa himself made hints on social media that he was getting ready for a crucial battle against the unbeaten UFC fighter Chimaev in Abu Dhabi in October. Costa’s antics have nevertheless enraged the supporters because ‘Borrachinha’ has previously done this. At UFC 284, Costa pulled from his matchup with Robert Whittaker. “The Reaper” himself appeared to attest to its veracity. He has now backed out of a battle once more without offering a plausible excuse. The incensed spectators demand Costa’s dismissal from the UFC.
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