Paulo Costa

3 stories covering Paulo Costa — news, results and analysis.

Magomed Ankalaev standing in the Octagon during a UFC light heavyweight bout

Ankalaev Puts a Condition on Paulo Costa Fight After Guskov Backlash

The #1 light heavyweight went five rounds with Bogdan Guskov and heard about it. Now he's daring #6-ranked Costa to actually stand and trade.

Jul 27, 2026

Magomed Ankalaev throwing a punch inside the octagon

UFC

Ankalaev Returns With 5th-Round TKO, Sets Sights on Lost Title

The former light heavyweight champ moved to 21-1-2 (1 NC) in his first fight since October, then called out Paulo Costa if the champ stays sidelined.

Jul 27, 2026

Magomed Ankalaev reacts after his light heavyweight win at UFC Abu Dhabi

UFC

Ankalaev Wants Costa Next — 'Unless He's Going to Be Running Away'

The No. 1 light heavyweight contender grinded out a fifth-round TKO in Abu Dhabi, then floated a grudge fight with Paulo Costa for UFC 333 on Oct. 24.

Jul 26, 2026