Paulo Costa expresses concern over MMA contract negotiations
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 12:46 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Paulo Costa shared his views on the challenges MMA fighters face regarding contract negotiations in an interview. With one fight left on his UFC contract, he has the option to either re-sign and potentially fight for a title or explore free agency. Costa criticized fighters for accepting unfavorable deals, stressing the importance of better management of their careers. He noted that many fighters settle for less than their worth, highlighting disparities in earnings among athletes. Costa also remarked on the changes at the UFC under new CBO Hunter Campbell, suggesting a decline in the organization's direction since Dana White stepped back from day-to-day operations.
- •Costa has one fight remaining on his UFC contract.
- •He criticized fighters for accepting poor contracts.
- •Costa claims discrepancies in earnings among UFC champions.
- •He mentioned a loss of direction at the UFC since Dana White's reduced role.
- •His next move could influence his career and the light heavyweight division.
- 12:46 PMYahoo Sports — Paulo Costa criticizes MMA fighters for accepting ‘any crap deal that’s thrown their way’
"Paulo Costa is in an interesting position right now. “Borrachinha” has one fight left on his UFC contract and could leave the promotion to test out the free market. Or he could re-sign with the UFC and step into a title fight. Costa has extensive experience negotiating with the UFC. He sat out for a […]
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