Paulo Costa is already calling for a match against Israel Adesanya after falling to the reigning middleweight champion last week at UFC 254.
The source of his anger comes from the celebration of the fight after Adesanya’s selection, when he finished Costa with a strike in the second round.
Shortly after he left Costa with a short distance hook, Ephesani landed behind him with a few more shots before closing the contest. Before he could stand in front of her, Adesanya pretended he was riding the Costa when he started his celebration while the Brazilian was still circling on the canvas.
“I came here to talk about the actions of human trash after the fight,” Costa said during a video posted on his Instagram. “I didn’t see it when I was there [in] In the cage, but I saw now. I reject 100 percent. For me, this is [personal] Now. No one will stop me. No one can stop me.
“I want my rematch. You know I’m waiting for you. Something happened before the fight, I didn’t [making] Forgive my people here, my fans, but I will be 100 percent to fight it and pay it off. That is my word. Save my words. “
In a separate video posted in Portuguese, Costa doubled down on his criticism of Adesanya’s post-fight celebrations, including an exchange of words with his head coach Eric Albaraxin while Bho was standing outside the cage.
“You know me and you already know me, I won’t come here with an excuse, but in my next fight I’ll be 100 percent and I want to be 100 percent,” Costa said. “Paulo‘ Borrachinha ’you all know how to fight, the way he fights, moves every time, tries to end the fight at any moment. I have just seen his unacceptable and disrespectful attitude and he will have to pay for it in the octagon next time. He will have to pay every penny in the next fight.
“Dana White, make this fight happen. I don’t see what he has done so far in the octagon. It is now a matter of honor. Paulo ‘Borrachinha,’ as aggressive as ever. Dana White, it happens. I’ll be 100 percent this time, no excuses, this disrespectful clown will be beheaded. “
As much as Costa wants a match again, it seems likely he will be given that chance before he gets at least one win to get back into the title argument.
For his part, Adenya did not respond at any time as he went to Costa’s Instagram page where he posted some messages aimed at the latest opponent who joined his victory column.
“I can stop you again,” Aadeshnya told Costa. “Dislike.”
