“Excuses” Paulo Costa’s Surgery Raises Questions Before UFC 294 Against Khamzat Chimeav

Before UFC 294, where Islam Makhachev will face Charles Oliveira in the main event and Paulo Costa will fight Khamzat Chimeav in the co-main event on October 21, 2023, at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Paulo Costa unveils details about his recent surgery. Let’s delve into the complete information about it.

Paulo Costa’s Pre-UFC 294 Surgery Sparks Speculation Ahead of Bout with Khamzat Chimeav

Costa recently disclosed a serious injury that required surgery. In a series of social media updates, he revealed that he underwent elbow surgery just three weeks ago.

On X he wrote “How strong are u? U never really know until you get tested by fire of life.
I did surgery 3 weeks ago , 10 seams size . But I know how tough I’m and continues improving and overcoming myself. It doesn’t stop me, still doing my things sparrings and everything. I’m so blessing , Gods gives me exceptional condition, and surrounded my by great peoples”

How strong are u? U never really know until you get tested by fire 🔥 of life.
I did surgery 3 weeks ago , 10 seams size . But I know how tough I’m and continues improving and overcoming myself. It doesn’t stop me, still doing my things sparrings and everything. I’m so blessing… pic.twitter.com/gbClA66K7l

— Paulo Costa ( Borrachinha ) (@BorrachinhaMMA) October 9, 2023

Fans speculate that Paulo is making pre-fight excuses. One fan expressed doubts, asking, “Preparing us for pulling out of fight?”

https://twitter.com/jeskola/status/1711368712308343026?s=46&t=eEl2k5AngVNd-RGBt916zw

Here are some more fan reactions:

https://twitter.com/90sdgreatestera/status/1711305152370725346?s=46&t=OkCD820TcQoXWiWIefry3w

Here goes the first excuse for his loss

— ✖️Big Hèfe✖️ (@KeyChainzHefner) October 9, 2023

Excuses ⏳

— ALHELLI (@AliAlhelli6) October 9, 2023

https://twitter.com/dindangdongbom/status/1711381984889487467?s=46&t=OkCD820TcQoXWiWIefry3w

Excuse to pull out

— 𝓚𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓕𝓲𝓰𝓰𝔂 👹🩸 (@ChampFiggy) October 9, 2023

UFC 294 is scheduled for October 21, and despite his injury, Costa intends to proceed with the fight against Khamzat Chimeav. He is determined to compete despite his compromised condition.

Costa, a former UFC title contender, has a record of 14 wins and 2 losses in his career. In contrast, Chimaev boasts an undefeated record of 12 wins and 0 losses.

The UFC 294 event promises to be incredibly exciting, featuring Islam Makhachev against Charles Oliveira in the main event and Paulo Costa against Khamzat Chimeav in the co-main event on October 21, 2023, at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Be sure not to miss the action on October 21st.

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Despite undergoing surgery, Paulo Costa is determined to fight Khamzat Chimeav at UFC 294. Whether the surgery will impact Costa’s performance in the fight remains to be seen, Only time will the result.