Paulo Costa lays out options in UFC contract standoff
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 3:00 AM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
Paulo Costa has outlined his conditions regarding his UFC contract as he approaches his final fight. He claims the last bout should be a three-round match, though he is open to a five-round fight if his compensation is increased. Costa took to social media on September 20 to present three possible paths: a three-round fight with any light heavyweight, a five-round fight requiring six weeks' notice and higher pay, or his release from the contract. Costa is looking to resolve this situation after speculating that the UFC has delayed his final matchup.
- •Costa claims UFC is stalling his last matchup.
- •He prefers a three-round fight but is open to a five-rounder.
- •His post on social media details three options for the UFC.
- •Costa's last two fights ended in finishes against his opponents.
- •He previously sought an interim title fight but was not pursued by the UFC.
- 3:00 AMYahoo Sports — Paulo Costa Issues Ultimatum to UFC Over Final Contracted Bout
- 2:14 AMSherdog — Paulo Costa gives UFC 3 options in contract standoff
"UFC light heavyweight contender Paulo Costa issued an ultimatum to the promotion over the final contracted bout that he is owed. Costa is coming off a head-kick KO win over Azamat Murzakanov at UFC 327 in April. He has been trying to get a fight since then, but he has not been able to come […] The post Paulo Costa Issues Ultimatum to UFC Over Final Contracted Bout appeared first on HEAVY.
"Paulo Costa recently listed his terms and conditions to fight out his Ultimate Fighting Championship contract.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 21, 2026, 3:00 AMPaulo Costa Issues Ultimatum to UFC Over Final Contracted Bout
UFC light heavyweight contender Paulo Costa issued an ultimatum to the promotion over the final contracted bout that he is owed. Costa is coming off a head-kick KO win over Azamat Murzakanov at UFC 327 in April. He has been trying to get a fight since then, but he has not been able to come […] The post Paulo Costa Issues Ultimatum to UFC Over Final Contracted Bout appeared first on HEAVY.
- SherdogSep 21, 2026, 2:14 AMPaulo Costa gives UFC 3 options in contract standoff
Paulo Costa recently listed his terms and conditions to fight out his Ultimate Fighting Championship contract.
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