Kenny Florian advocates for Paulo Costa in light heavyweight title race
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Kenny Florian expressed that the UFC's light heavyweight division needs excitement and believes Paulo Costa is the solution. Speaking on his podcast, Florian suggested that Costa, who has just one win in the division, should challenge for a title shot over Magomed Ankalaev. Ankalaev secured a TKO victory against Bogdan Guskov at UFC Fight Night 282. Florian argued that Costa can significantly draw fans and deliver thrilling performances, something the division currently lacks.
- •Kenny Florian calls for Paulo Costa to leapfrog Magomed Ankalaev.
- •Florian believes Costa's style can draw fans and excitement.
- •Magomed Ankalaev won by TKO against Bogdan Guskov at UFC Fight Night 282.
- •Costa's only light heavyweight win came at UFC 327 against Azamat Murzakanov.
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Kenny Florian: Paulo Costa exactly what the light heavyweight division needs
"Kenny Florian thinks the UFC's light heavyweight division needs life.
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