Paulo Costa voices criticism of UFC direction in deleted tweet

Paulo Costa, a top-ranked Light Heavyweight contender, expressed dissatisfaction with the UFC's direction before deleting a tweet over the weekend. Costa, who recently earned a place in the Light Heavyweight Top Five after consecutive wins, is currently unbooked as contract negotiations have stalled. He stated the UFC seems lost and pointed out that interesting matchups are not materializing due to incompetence. Costa's tweet also criticized UFC President Dana White, alleging a lack of focus on the promotion amidst distractions from boxing rivalries. Costa has one fight left on his contract and remains open to fights at any weight class.

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