Khamzat Chimaev and Paulo Costa involved in altercation ahead of UFC 279
2 years, 3 months ago

Khamzat Chimaev and Paulo Costa involved in altercation ahead of UFC 279

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Khamzat Chimaev and Paulo Costa were involved in an altercation at the UFC Performance Institute this week, ahead of Chimaev’s UFC 279 clash with Nate Diaz this weekend. Chimaev is scheduled to face fellow welterweight Diaz in the main event of UFC 279 on Saturday, while middleweight Costa fought Luke Rockhold at UFC 278 last month, beating the former champion via decision. He said he wanted to f*** me up.” Chimaev is 11-0 as a professional mixed martial arts, having won his first 10 fights via stoppage before outpointing former UFC welterweight title challenger Gilbert Burns in a brutal bout this April. Meanwhile, Costa is 14-2 as a pro, having entered a 2020 title fight with Israel Adesanya unbeaten, before losing to the UFC middleweight champion via TKO and losing to Marvin Vettori on points in his next outing.

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UFC 298: Brazil’s Paulo Costa promises to unveil ‘new self’ in battle against Whittaker
10 months, 1 week ago

UFC 298: Brazil’s Paulo Costa promises to unveil ‘new self’ in battle against Whittaker

The Hindu  

Paulo Costa of Brazil will be back in action after a year-long hiatus at the UFC 298 in California on Sunday. “The Eraser” will take on multi-weight champion Robert Whittaker at the Honda Center in a middleweight match-up as he searches for a change in momentum after managing just one win in his last three fights. But Costa says combat …

UFC 294 LIVE: Volkanovski vs Makhachev and Chimaev vs Usman – fight results
1 year, 2 months ago

UFC 294 LIVE: Volkanovski vs Makhachev and Chimaev vs Usman – fight results

The Independent  

✕ Close Jake Paul mocks KSI after loss to Tommy Fury Islam Makhachev stunned Alexander Volkanovski with a first-round knockout on Saturday, retaining the lightweight title in their rematch at UFC 294. In February, Makhachev outpointed Volkanovski – who holds the featherweight belt – in the latter’s native Australia, in a competitive clash that left many fans desiring a rematch. …

Khamzat Chimaev sees off valiant Kamaru Usman in UFC 294 co-main event
1 year, 2 months ago

Khamzat Chimaev sees off valiant Kamaru Usman in UFC 294 co-main event

The Independent  

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Paulo Costa fights fan, who leapt from stands to attack him, at UFC 294 after withdrawing from his fight against Khamzat Chimaev following surgery for serious elbow infection
1 year, 2 months ago

Paulo Costa fights fan, who leapt from stands to attack him, at UFC 294 after withdrawing from his fight against Khamzat Chimaev following surgery for serious elbow infection

Daily Mail  

Paulo Costa's been involved in a fight with a fan at UFC 294 after withdrawing from his bout against Khamzat Chimaev, following a serious injury to his right elbow. PAULO COSTA FIGHTING IN THE CROWD AT #UFC294pic.twitter.com/AKfwTvjN7z — Barstool Sports October 21, 2023 Footage from Saturday's UFC 294 on X shows a fan leaping out nowhere to fight Paulo Costa …

Gruesome photos show the extent of Paulo Costa's elbow infection that saw Brazilian ruled out of fight against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294... with Kamaru Usman now stepping in on 10 days notice
1 year, 2 months ago

Gruesome photos show the extent of Paulo Costa's elbow infection that saw Brazilian ruled out of fight against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294... with Kamaru Usman now stepping in on 10 days notice

Daily Mail  

Paulo Costa has revealed the gruesome elbow infection that has forced him to withdraw from his huge UFC 294 co-main event with Khamzat Chimaev. GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING: Paulo Costa has revealed the horrific that has ruled him out of UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi Costa's girlfriend and manager Tamara Alves also shared a photo of his elbow on Instagram The …

Kamaru Usman to face Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294 after Paulo Costa withdraws
1 year, 2 months ago

Kamaru Usman to face Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294 after Paulo Costa withdraws

The Independent  

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UFC 279 LIVE: Nate Diaz vs Tony Ferguson and Khamzat Chimaev vs Kevin Holland results
2 years, 3 months ago

UFC 279 LIVE: Nate Diaz vs Tony Ferguson and Khamzat Chimaev vs Kevin Holland results

The Independent  

✕ Close Diaz to face Ferguson at UFC 279; Chimaev embraces boos at weigh-in Nate Diaz exited the UFC with a submission victory on Saturday, beating fellow fan favourite Tony Ferguson in the final fight of his UFC contract. Diaz had been scheduled to take on the UFC’s fastest-rising star, Khamzat Chimaev, in the main event of UFC 279, but …

Diaz to face Ferguson at UFC 279 after Chimaev misses weight
2 years, 3 months ago

Diaz to face Ferguson at UFC 279 after Chimaev misses weight

Associated Press  

Nate Diaz will take on fellow veteran welterweight Tony Ferguson at UFC 279 after Khamzat Chimaev badly missed weight for his main-event showdown with Diaz. The top three fights on the pay-per-view card were shuffled because of Chimaev’s failed weight cut Friday, but all six fighters will still compete Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena. The matchup carries bad blood: Chimaev …

UFC 279: Khamzat Chimaev misses weight for Nate Diaz fight
2 years, 3 months ago

UFC 279: Khamzat Chimaev misses weight for Nate Diaz fight

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Nate Diaz blasts UFC for setting up Khamzat Chimaev showdown
2 years, 3 months ago

Nate Diaz blasts UFC for setting up Khamzat Chimaev showdown

Daily Mail  

Nate Diaz says Saturday's welterweight fight with Khamzat Chimaev isn't one he wanted and insists he doesn't care if he gets his his 'ass whooped' by the 'rising star. Diaz will complete the final fight of his UFC deal at UFC 278 and has stated his intention to leave the promotion afterwards. Many fans believe the UFC have given him …

I am Getting Bored: Conor McGregor Hints at UFC Return, Teases Fight with Khamzat Chimaev
4 years, 4 months ago

I am Getting Bored: Conor McGregor Hints at UFC Return, Teases Fight with Khamzat Chimaev

News 18  

Former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion Conor McGregor has hinted on a UFC return with a tweet which has not revealed much but enough to create a flutter. The Irishman in a cryptic tweet accepted a fight with UFC superstar Khamzat Chimaev after responding to his call-out on social media. In a Twitter post, McGregor had posted a photo with …

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