Overview
- On Monday, June 29, Paulo Costa posted on X saying he has asked the UFC for a booking since his April win and was repeatedly told to “wait” by the company.
- Costa says he has one fight left on his current UFC contract and wants that bout scheduled soon rather than remain idle.
- He moved up to light heavyweight and finished previously undefeated Azamat Murzakanov at UFC 327 on April 11, a win that restored his standing after a rocky 2020–2024 stretch.
- Recent reports that linked Costa to UFC 330 and a potential fight with Jiri Prochazka now look unlikely, leaving him unbooked as the contract clock becomes a focal point.
- If the UFC continues to delay a booking it could weaken Costa’s negotiation position, shape which weight class he pursues next, and push the promotion to choose between quick revenue matchups or waiting for a new deal.