Former UFC middleweight title challenger Paulo Costa spoke out on his social media about his brawl with Shovkhal Churchaev during the UFC 294 event in Abu Dhabi:
Ya know what? Technically i fought in #UFC294 . I already beat 3 chenche🌳n s in a brawl . Give me my w🌠ins.
Rec𒅌all that Churchaev and several other men attacked the Brazilian at the event.
Recall, initially at UFC 294 Costa was supposed to 🌸step into the octagon against Khamzat Chimaev, but shortly before the tournament he caught a staph infection and withdrew from the fight.
Costa last stepped into the octagon in August 2022: at ꩵUFC 278 he fought Luke Rockhold. In this confrontation, which lasted allotted three rounds, the victory was awarded to Paulo. He has 14 wins and two losses.