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Prochazka (32-6) recently warned Costa (16-4) against tagging him on social media or mentioning his name unless the Brazilian wants to fight him. The former champ also claims the Ultimate Fighting Championship has offered Costa a booking against him for October or November and he’s eager to take him on.
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Jiri Prochazka claims UFC offered Paulo Costa a light heavyweight matchup
Costa has taken shots at fellow light heavyweight contenders ahead of the final bout on his current contract. The former middleweight title challenger criticized former champion Magomed Ankalaev’s performance at UFC Abu Dhabi and also mocked Prochazka for his loss to current titleholder Carlos Ulberg.
Prochazka has now clapped back at “Borrachinha,” claiming that the latter shouldn’t mention his name unless they’re actually slated to fight. The Czech star added that the promotion has already offered the fight to Costa.
“This is just a quick message for Paulo Costa,” Prochazka said on Instagram. “Don’t tag me, don’t mention me in your posts. Because you have a offer from UFC to fight me in October or November. And if you don’t want to fight me, don’t mention me, don’t speak about me. I’m waiting for the contract for this fight.”
The light heavyweight title picture is complicated by Ulberg’s injury, as the Kiwi champion is expected to be out until next year. Ankalaev’s lackluster win, Dana White suggesting an interim title bout, Prochazka looking to rebound from a frustrating loss and Costa eyeing the right matchup to close out his contract have added to the drama at 205 pounds.
This article first appeared at Recent News on Sherdog.com
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