He’s massive.” Costa’s Manager Claims Costa Will Remain At Middleweightĭespite White’s insistence that Costa move to 205 permanently, Costa’s manager, Wallid Ismail, remains determined to see his fighter become a champion at middleweight and claims White’s notion of Costa moving up a weight class has changed since the post-fight conference. Photo Credit: MMA FightingĪfter Costa failed to make weight for a middleweight fight-moving the fight from 185 to landing at 205 pounds-and did not take home the victory against Vettori, Dana White made the call to move him to light heavyweight. The pre-fight tension certainly let everyone know these two meant business, and it was an exciting matchup to see. The days leading up to UFC Vegas 41 kept MMA fans confused and Marvin Vettori frustrated as to whether the fight would happen at middleweight or catchweight, but despite the one-sided weight hurdles, both men put on an outstanding battle, throwing heavy attacks until the final bell. However, “Borrachinha” hung around after everything “The Italian Dream” unleashed. As commentator Michael Bisping mentioned early in round one, “I’m tellin’ ya, Paulo Costa’s fading already…” Dana White echoed these comments in the post-fight show. It was unclear if Costa could handle the weight at 205 and make it all five rounds against Vettori. Paulo Costa‘s manager insists that “Borrachinha” is staying put in the middleweight division.
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