Magomed Ankalaev ready to be Paulo Costa’s last fight in UFC contract
Sherdog • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 3:46 AM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
Magomed Ankalaev expressed willingness to fight Paulo Costa, viewing it as a win-win for Costa. Costa, currently in a dispute with the UFC regarding fight compensation and preparation time, has called for a match on social media. Ankalaev has offered to serve as the last opponent on Costa’s current contract, suggesting a career boost for Costa if he wins. Costa is coming off two consecutive finishes, while Ankalaev recently regained momentum with a victory over Bogdan Guskov after a title loss.
- •Ankalaev considers Costa's situation a lose-lose if he fights.
- •Costa seeks proper compensation and time for a five-round fight.
- •Ankalaev offers to be Costa's final opponent under his contract.
- •Costa has faced back-to-back finishes recently.
- •Ankalaev won his last fight against Bogdan Guskov after losing a title.
- 3:46 AMSherdog — Magomed Ankalaev tells Paulo Costa: ‘I’m your get-out-of-jail-free card’
"Magomed Ankalaev is willing to fight Paulo Costa despite considering it a lose-lose scenario.
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