Paulo Costa has voiced frustration over delays in scheduling his next bout, which would be the last on his current UFC contract. The middleweight contender defeated Azamat in April and has been awaiting an opponent since.
Costa said he defeated Azamat in April and immediately began seeking his next fight. He indicated openness to competing at heavyweight but noted that the UFC instructed him to wait.
As of July, Costa remains without a scheduled opponent at light heavyweight, middleweight or heavyweight. He expressed a desire to maintain momentum heading into the final fight of his deal.
The situation highlights a disconnect between the fighter and the promotion regarding timing for the upcoming matchup.