“A Catastrophic Image Comes to Mind”– Paulo Costa Responds to Ugly Accusations Made Against Him

Since challenging Israel Adesanya for the middleweight championship at UFC 253, things haven’t been going well for Paulo Costa. Not only did he lose the fight and his undefeated streak against ‘The Last Stylebender’, but he also lost his next fight against Marvin Vettori after a protracted fight week saga surrounding the weight class for the bout. The Brazilian fighter has also had some issues outside the octagon and has responded to the same.

Replying to the accusations, Costa said, “I was sure that was a false accusation. I think it’s hard to have uglier and more terrifying news than this one. When you hear news like that, you start to imagine a fighter, a heavyweight almost 220 pounds, a martial art professional, the damage he would cause to the face of a helpless layperson. A catastrophic image comes to mind.”

The former UFC middleweight title challenger added, “I didn’t come here to say smooth words to try to smooth something [over] or try to apologize. No, nothing like that. I came here to clear this fact. I’m putting my face out here because I have nothing be fear. I came here to talk to you guys because I have an image, and this image needs to be taken care her.”

Costa claimed he had “Facts and proof that this accusation is false, that it was an attempt to harm me… I vehemently deny this fact and would never do, especially an elbow to the face, like this person alleges.”

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While Costa claims his innocence in this matter, many may not be aware of the reason he put out this message.

A glimpse into the accusation made against Paulo Costa

While Paulo Costa prepares to face Luke Rockhold, things have taken an unexpected turn for the Brazilian fighter. He was accused of hitting a nurse.

It is reported that the incident took place at a vaccination center where the Brazilian fighter allegedly tried to fill his vaccination card without actually taking it. However, when the nurse refused to comply with Costa’s demands, he reportedly elbowed her in the face.

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While several doctors did their best to calm Costa down, it was to no avail and hence; he was allowed to leave the place.

The UFC hasn’t made any comment on this incident and Costa’s return is still on for UFC 278.