UFC fighter gives company a public ultimatum

A UFC fighter has given the company a public ultimatum regarding the rest of his contract, seemingly calling out Hunter Campbell specifically on social media. Paulo Costa, who previously challenged for the UFC Middleweight Championship at UFC 253 (back in September 2020) took to social media to lay out his demands:

“Ok, I’m making this public and clear: I have 1 fight left. On my contract The purse is set for 3 rounds, not 5. I’m asking for the 3-round fight that was already agreed on contract . It can be anyone on the UFC LHW roaster.

“I think Hunter has 3 options now:A) Give me that last 3-round fight (I’ll take any opponent).B) Give me a 5-round fight at LHW against anyone in 6 weeks. I’ll take it, BUT raise my purse accordingly. That’s the minimum that’s fair, right?C) Release me from my contract now.

“Simple and clean. I hope everyone understands. 9-18-26. Las Vegas, Nevada. Sincerely, Paulo Costa.”

It is not currently known when Costa’s next fight will be. The Brazilian fighter last competed in the octagon back at UFC 327 – Prochazka vs. Ulberg in April, defeating Azamat Murzakanov by TKO in the third round.

Ok, I’m making this public and clear:I have 1 fight left. On my contract The purse is set for 3 rounds, not 5. I’m asking for the 3-round fight that was already agreed on contract . It can be anyone on the UFC LHW roaster.

I think Hunter has 3 options now:A) Give me that last…

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