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Sean Strickland blasts Paulo Costa for being a ‘f*ck head’ while wanting new UFC deal

Sean Strickland questions Paulo Costa's actions amidst his contract dispute with the UFC.

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The 12 UFC fighters tested most by USADA in 2022

By far, nobody was disrupted by USADA in 2022 more than former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka.

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Did ex-UFC champ Luke Rockhold tease a return from retirement already?

Is former UFC and Strikeforce middleweight champion Luke Rockhold already thinking about a comeback less than five months after retirement?

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UFC star Israel Adesanya appears open to trying powerful psychedelic drug

Former UFC champion Adesanya has admitted he would be open to trying psychedelic drug Ayahuasca when he is ready during a Q&A with fans

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Daniel Cormier: Paulo Costa would ‘hold all the chips’ in UFC negotiations if he beat Khamzat Chimaev

"Imagine how much you would move the needle if you're the first guy to beat Khamzat Chimaev and hopefully beat him impressively."

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Paulo Costa calls ‘bullsh*t’ on Khamzat Chimaev’s struggle to find fights; Belal Muhammad chimes in

Paulo Costa and Belal Muhammad are calling foul on Khamzat Chimaev's claim that no one wants to fight him.

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Kai Kara-France announces injury withdrawal from UFC 284 in Perth: ‘I’m gutted’

The UFC's return to Australia has taken another hit with Kai Kara-France's withdrawal from his planned flyweight matchup with Alex Perez.

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UFC star Paulo Costa demands $500,000 for fight after contract dispute

Costa was scheduled to fight Robert Whittaker at UFC 284 on February 12 but the fight has been cancelled due to the Brazilian's ongoing contract dispute with the promotion

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UFC star Paulo Costa says fight vs Robert Whittaker was announced before contract talks had even begun

Costa says he never agreed to fight Whittaker at UFC 284 in Perth, despite the fight being advertised

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Chael Sonnen thinks Robert Whittaker should get title shot vs. Alex Pereira – and he’d be favorite

"I who believes in a forfeiture clause, I believe that Whittaker just won. I believe we now have our fight, it's Pereira vs. Whittaker," say Chael Sonnen of the UFC middleweight division.

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Whittaker woe as Perth UFC bout canned

Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker says he is now likely to fight in March or April after his bout against Paulo Costa in February was canned.

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Robert Whittaker confirms he won’t remain on UFC 284: ‘This is very upsetting’

Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker is distressed by the recent development Paulo Costa won't fight at UFC 284 in Perth.

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‘They should stop being petty’: Paulo Costa vs. Robert Whittaker reportedly off the table for UFC 284

For weeks, Paulo Costa indicated the UFC jumped the gun in announcing the Robert Whittaker fight.

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Zion Clark, Born Without Legs, Makes Impressive MMA Debut

Clark earned a unanimous decision, but how far will his MMA career go?

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Robert Whittaker says ‘notorious troll’ Paulo Costa will surely make their fight at UFC 284

Robert Whittaker isn't taking the words of a "dude that walks around with a bottle that says 'Secret Juice' on it" all that seriously.

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Khamzat Chimaev backed to be a "big problem" for UFC champion Alex Pereira

Khamzat Chimaev is expected to move up to 185lb after a surging rise at 170lb which was cast into doubt after he missed weight for his planned UFC clash with Nate Diaz

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Paulo Costa says Khamzat Chimaev smart for Alex Pereira callout: ‘He saw a huge opportunity to get the belt easily’

Paulo Costa agrees that Khamzat Chimaev is a bad matchup for new UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira.

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Paulo Costa says he has not signed a contract to fight Robert Whittaker at UFC 284 in Australia

Paulo Costa says he wants to fight Robert Whittaker at UFC 284 in Australia – but is waiting for the UFC to send him a contract.

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Aussie UFC star reacts to short guy jab

Alexander Volkanovski will become the first Australian to hold two UFC titles simultaneously if he can beat lightweight champion Islam Makhachev in February.

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Robert Whittaker: ‘Defensive fighter’ Israel Adesanya the safe bet over Alex Pereira

Robert Whittaker thinks middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is the safe pick against Alex Pereira in the UFC 281 main event.

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Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira's History Colors UFC 281 Headliner

The trilogy shifts to Madison Square Garden, inside the octagon, where there's a clear advantage.

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UFC star Paulo Costa hints at boxing move after final fight on "miserable contract"

UFC middleweight Costa is coming to the final fight of his contract with the promotion, where he will take on Robert Whittaker next year before targeting a potential switch to the boxing ring

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Robert Whittaker: Paulo Costa still struggled with a Luke Rockhold who did not want to be there

Robert Whittaker wasn't too impressed with Paulo Costa's win over Luke Rockhold and thinks he has the edge when they fight at UFC 284.

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UFC star sends death threat to Jake Paul and vows to "bounce his head"

Paul has several ongoing feuds with a number of UFC stars including Conor McGregor and Jorge Masvidal, but Paulo Costa has also taken a disliking to the YouTube star after he criticised his UFC 278 performance

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Robert Whittaker vs. Paulo Costa booked for UFC 284 in Australia

Robert Whittaker's next fight will take place on home soil.

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