Paulo Costa critiques Magomed Ankalaev after UFC Fight Night 282

Paulo Costa expressed skepticism regarding Magomed Ankalaev's future title prospects following UFC Fight Night 282 in Abu Dhabi. Ankalaev recently dominated Bogdan Guskov in the event's main event, but Costa questioned the excitement of his performance, labeling it 'super boring'. Costa is considering potential matchups, including a fight against Ankalaev or Jiri, referring to Ankalaev as being 'closer to getting cut than to the title'. Following his victory, Ankalaev expressed a willingness to fight Costa but concerns about not engaging in a striking contest. Costa criticized the booing Ankalaev received from the crowd in Abu Dhabi, indicating a disconnect with the audience.

• 9:01 PMYahoo Sports — Paulo Costa: Magomed Ankalaev 'closer to getting cut than to the title'