Paulo Costa reveals a proposed fight with Sean Strickland for UFC 302 in June. Strickland’s response and the potential rematch for the middleweight championship.
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| Paulo Costa was offered a fight against Sean Strickland for UFC 302 in June, but Strickland declined the opportunity. |
| Costa expressed his interest in the matchup, considering it more fun than facing Jared Cannonier. |
| Strickland responded to Costa’s comments on social media, indicating his willingness to negotiate. |
| The next steps for Strickland remain uncertain, with speculation of a potential rematch for the middleweight championship. |
Paulo Costa’s Potential Fight with Sean Strickland
UFC middleweight Paulo Costa recently shared that he was offered a fight against Sean Strickland for UFC 302 in June. Costa, who last competed in February, expressed his excitement about the potential matchup. However, Strickland declined the opportunity, according to information provided by the UFC. Costa had also been given the option to face Jared Cannonier but was more interested in the Strickland fight. Strickland, the former middleweight champion, responded to Costa’s comments on social media, indicating his willingness to negotiate. As for the next steps for Strickland, it remains uncertain, with speculation of a potential rematch for the middleweight championship.
