Paulo Costa Quotes & Statements

“Gourmet Chechen, next time nobody will stop me from ripping your skin off!”

– via X, issuing a aggressive challenge to Khamzat Chimaev and expressing his desire to be the opponent for Chimaev's light heavyweight debut.

“This wolf is a dog poodle. Give me him asap Gourmet Chechen, next time nobody will stop me from ripping your skin off!”

– via X, mocking Khamzat Chimaev's Borz persona and demanding a matchup to welcome him to the light heavyweight division.

“I want my f**king money back you ret*rd.”

– via Social Media, sending a fiery message following a chaotic confrontation at UFC 328.

“I just wish he comes to 205. I'm going to be here with my arms open, waiting for him. 205 is going to be even worse for him. At 205, I'm a monster—I don't need to burn any muscle. It's going to be tragic for him”

– via Submission Radio, issuing a stern warning to Khamzat Chimaev regarding the rumored jump to the light heavyweight division.

“Would be something unbelievable. I would say like Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor but I think it can be even better because we are heavier than those guys, and have more knockout power. So, maybe he gonna talk sh**, I’m gonna talk sh** as well, gonna bring a lot of entertainment I think”

– via Submission Radio, comparing his burgeoning rivalry with Josh Hokit to the legendary Diaz McGregor saga.

“Right now, I think practically all the fans would like to see how I, who was perhaps the biggest middleweight in history, would fare against Hokit in the Heavyweight division without cutting any weight at the White House. I wouldn't be surprised if I came in heavier than him. If Trump still wants Derrick there, book him with somebody else”

– via X, doubling down on his campaign to replace Derrick Lewis and face the undefeated Josh Hokit at UFC Freedom 250

“I just let ufc knows if Derek Lewis gets out his fight for some reason I will step in at White House as heavyweight. No bullshit, ain’t lying.”

– via X, offering to make his heavyweight debut as a short notice replacement for the historic UFC Freedom 250 card

“He got two bonuses. He got my performance bonus. He owes me $100K, and I'm going to get that $100K one way or another”

– via The Ariel Helwani Show, claiming he is owed a performance bonus and intends to collect the money he believes he earned.

“I was p*ssed off about the bonus, I really think I deserved the bonus. That bonus is $100,000, I don’t think [Josh Hokit] deserved two bonuses. I feel like this is an injustice, unfair. It triggers the worst feelings, in my mind and my heart. I went crazy and I wanted to smash [things]. I texted them about it, I hope and trust that Dana [White] and Hunter [Campbell] are going to take care of me.”

– via via an interview with Ariel Helwani, expressing his frustration over not receiving a $100,000 bonus for his win at UFC 327.

“Jiri is a dumba*s, his leg was totally f*cked up—if he has mercy, he's in the wrong sport. He should be doing something else”

– via The Ariel Helwani Show, criticizing Jiri Prochazka for his mindset and making excuses following his recent loss.

“Costa x Huk for real BMF * no weight limit *no boring hugs * winner takes all”

– via X calllout to Josh Hokit

“Hey Josh Hokit you got my BONUS MTFK , I gonna fuc u up next time ur fuc**** b**”

– Paulo Costa via X to Josh Hokit

“I said some bad things that I regret against Russians. I said I hate these f**king Russians but I was actually talking about Gourmet Chechen (Chimaev). I don't think he has blls to fight me at 205”

– via Full Send MMA, clarifying his heated pre fight remarks following his successful Light Heavyweight debut at UFC 327.

“This guy is fat as f**k, look at him. He knows nothing about Secret Juice... Shut the f*k up”

– via the UFC 327 press conference, unleashing his signature "Secret Juice" brand of trash talk on his opponent Azamat Murzakanov.

“Better watch Zuffa boxing”

– via X, echoing the growing sentiment among several professional fighters that the UFC 326 main event between Charles Oliveira and Max Holloway failed to live up to the "BMF" (Baddest Motherf****r) title's reputation for high octane striking

“I'm glad to watch both warriors like these 2. WHAT A WAR!”

– reacted to UFC 324 bout between Gaethje vs. Paddy

“Paddy is about to lose like 5 years of service life after this war”

– via X, reacted to Justin Gaethje defeating Paddy Pimblett at #UF324

“Where is the best part of Miami to find a wife?”

– via X, reacting to the news of Ilia Topuria's ongoing divorce and legal proceedings with Giorgina Uzcategui.

“Never trust a woman.”

– via X after Alex Pereira and Tracy Cortez went public with their kissing picture

“De Ridder x Costa. Whoever is the gay”

– callsout De Ridder

“Diet Pepsi + pepperoni pizza + Marlboro. After hard MMA fight. Ok.”

– reacted to Matt Frevola’s pizza and smoke celebration after UFC Vancouver loss.

“If I knew it would only last 4 rounds, I would go for it lol”

– mocked De Ridder for his loss against Brendan Allen

“One single good eye poke, be penalized with one less point, Shara fights 100% blind. Deal.”

“Was Offered Shara Bullet in Qtar.It's looks fun, I said yes.”