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Paulo Costa, at 29, becomes Goldman Sachs' youngest managing director, leading dividend trading in Europe, Middle East, and Africa, marking a significant milestone in his career after a successful year and a strong performance in Goldman’s equities division.
Jean Silva expressed strong dislike for Bryce Mitchell and Paulo Costa, calling out Mitchell with hostility and suggesting he would fight Costa in the street if given the chance, which Costa responded to with insults on Twitter.
Paulo Costa is eager to fight Khamzat Chimaev due to personal animosity, especially after Chimaev allegedly messaged Costa's girlfriend. Costa, currently on a losing streak, plans to win his upcoming fight against Roman Kopylov to set up a potential bout with Chimaev, who is scheduled to fight Dricus du Plessis. The rivalry is fueled by personal insults and Costa's desire for revenge.
UFC 317 featuring Topuria vs Oliveira is scheduled for June 28 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with a rescheduled bout involving Paulo Costa and Roman Kopylov now set for UFC 318 on July 19 due to illness. The event will be broadcast live with prelims at 8pm ET and main card at 10pm ET.
After a disappointing loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 302, Paulo Costa has vowed to return to his aggressive knockout style, abandoning his recent conservative approach. Costa, frustrated with his performance and criticism, declared he will focus on finishing fights rather than conserving energy or scoring points.
Islam Makhachev retained his lightweight title at UFC 302 by submitting Dustin Poirier in the fifth round, extending his winning streak to 14 fights. Poirier, who fell short in his third attempt for the undisputed title, is considering retirement. In the co-main event, Sean Strickland won a split-decision over Paulo Costa, aiming for another title shot.
Sean Strickland defeated Paulo Costa by split decision in a lackluster fight at UFC 302, using a kick-heavy strategy to disrupt Costa's timing and scoring key moments with leg kicks and a knockdown. Despite the win, Strickland's performance was not particularly exciting, and he expressed interest in a rematch with Driscus Du Plessis.
Sean Strickland won a split decision against Paulo Costa at UFC 302, despite one judge controversially scoring the fight 49-46 in Costa's favor. The MMA community reacted strongly to the questionable judging, with many praising Strickland's performance and criticizing the scorecard.
Sean Strickland secured a split decision victory over Paulo Costa at UFC 302, bouncing back from his earlier title loss this year. The fight, held at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., saw Strickland's relentless pressure and superior conditioning overwhelm Costa. Social media reactions highlighted the controversial judging and Strickland's impressive performance.
Sean Strickland defeated Paulo Costa in a closely contested main event at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. The fight, which aired live on ESPN+, saw Strickland's relentless pressure and strategic defense ultimately outpace Costa's powerful kicks and body shots. The bout went the distance, with Strickland securing a unanimous decision victory.
UFC 302 takes place at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., with the event starting at 6:30 p.m. ET on UFC Fight Pass and ESPN+. The main card, headlined by Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier for the lightweight title, begins at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+ pay-per-view. The co-main event features Sean Strickland vs. Paulo Costa.
Islam Makhachev defends his UFC lightweight title against Dustin Poirier in the main event of UFC 302 in Newark, New Jersey. Makhachev, ESPN's No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter, has previously defended his title twice against Alexander Volkanovski. Poirier, a former interim lightweight champion, earned this title shot by defeating Benoît Saint Denis. The co-main event features former middleweight champion Sean Strickland against Paulo Costa. ESPN analysts provide expert picks and betting insights for the event.
At the UFC 302 press conference, fighters Islam Makhachev, Dustin Poirier, Sean Strickland, and Paulo Costa exchanged verbal jabs. Makhachev aimed to prove his submission skills against Poirier, who questioned Makhachev's top ranking. Strickland and Costa, despite some banter, were surprisingly cordial. Strickland expressed frustration over a past title loss, while Costa highlighted his versatile fighting style. The event set the stage for intense matchups on Saturday night.
Ahead of his UFC 302 fight against Paulo Costa, Sean Strickland criticized the UFC for inadequate fighter pay and not treating fighters fairly. Strickland, who lost his middleweight title to Dricus Du Plessis in January, expressed frustration over not getting a rematch and highlighted the disparity between UFC executives' earnings and fighters' pay. Despite his grievances, Strickland emphasized the importance of not tying one's self-worth to their job. He also downplayed Costa's skills, calling him a "very basic" fighter.
Sean Strickland, former UFC middleweight champion, is set to fight Paulo Costa at UFC 302, with the winner becoming a top contender. Despite his controversial training methods and attitude, Strickland plans to retire to a quieter place with his dog and possibly his girlfriend. He admits to struggling in the first round of training but has shown strong performance in actual fights, notably defeating Israel Adesanya.