Magomed Ankalaev open to Paulo Costa fight next, ‘unless he’s going to be running away’
Magomed Ankalaev has challenged Paulo Costa to a future match following the aftermath of UFC Abu Dhabi.
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The brief
Magomed Ankalaev is targeting a fight against Paulo Costa following his victory at the UFC Fight Night main event. Ankalaev, who secured a fifth-round TKO, issued the challenge under the condition that Costa remains willing to engage in a stand-up contest.
Coverage from outlets including MMA Fighting, Yahoo Sports, and Bloody Elbow highlights the exchange between the two fighters. The tension stems from Paulo Costa’s public remarks regarding the state of the light heavyweight division, which he described as monotonous following the recent event in Abu Dhabi.
Future developments remain dependent on whether the two fighters reach a formal agreement for an October bout. It is unclear if official matchmaking for this contest has been finalized by the UFC.
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Quick answers
What prompted the potential matchup?
The challenge follows Paulo Costa's criticism of the light heavyweight division and Magomed Ankalaev's recent TKO victory at UFC Abu Dhabi.
What condition has Ankalaev placed on the fight?
Ankalaev stated he is open to the fight unless Costa avoids a stand-up engagement.
When is the fight proposed to take place?
Coverage indicates a target timeframe of October.
Coverage (7)
- Magomed Ankalaev wants Paulo Costa.Ankalaev won the 5th round TKO in the UFC Fight Night Main Event 매일경제 · 21h ago
- Magomed Ankalaev offers to ‘stand and bang’ with Paulo Costa in October Yahoo Sports · 21h ago
- Magomed Ankalaev Fires Back at Paulo Costa’s 'Save' LHW Division Remarks After UFC Abu Dhabi Yardbarker · 21h ago
- Paulo Costa Vows To Save Division From 'Monotony' And 'Boredom' After UFC Abu Dhabi Snoozefest LowKickMMA.com · 21h ago
- Magomed Ankalaev Has A Condition For Fighting Paulo Costa MMANews.com · 21h ago
- Magomed Ankalaev responds to Paulo Costa's negative UFC Abu Dhabi reaction with interim title offer Bloody Elbow · 21h ago
- Magomed Ankalaev open to Paulo Costa fight next, ‘unless he’s going to be running away’ MMA Fighting · 21h ago
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