Paulo Costa's UFC Ultimatum: Fight, Pay, or Release!

Paulo Costa has publicly declared his dissatisfaction with the UFC, demanding clarity on his contract status and future fights. Having recently appointed Eddie Hearn as his manager, Costa is leveraging his final contract bout to negotiate better terms. He has outlined three specific demands for UFC executives Hunter Campbell and the promotion.

Costa's ultimatum offers the UFC three distinct paths forward. He requests a three-round fight with a pre-agreed purse, accepting any opponent from the light heavyweight roster. Alternatively, he is open to a five-round fight within six weeks but insists on a proportional pay increase. Should neither of these options be met, Costa demands a full release from his contract, seeking a clean and simple resolution.