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What happened with Khamzat vs Paulo Costa?

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People are talking about Khamzat versus DDP after mauling Whittaker in the 1st round I can see that. But why did they not try to continue the bout between Khamzat and Costa?

Costa is the bigger man and harder to take down than Whittaker. This was an opportunity lost for Paulo.
 
People are talking about Khamzat versus DDP after mauling Whittaker in the 1st round I can see that. But why did they not try to continue the bout between Khamzat and Costa?

Costa is the bigger man and harder to take down than Whittaker. This was an opportunity lost for Paulo.
You know this is stupid, right?
 
That should have settled it at the gym.

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Not to play MMAth, but Costa could not beat Vettori, even after making him move up a weight class the week of the fight.

Khamzat has shown to be a better grappler with more power than Vettori.

Plus, you just don't reward a guy who is 1-4 in his last 5, and that single win being a decision against the corpse of Luke Rockhold.
 
Khamzat should be fighting for the belt and you are talking about Paulo Costa


Just curious as to why the UFC didn’t proceed with that bout. It was a hyped match at the time and shouldn’t be overlooked.
 
The Madman Khamzat is on fire, undefeated, and coming for the belt, Du Plessis or Strickland are the only 2 fighters he should be fighting next. Should be fighting for the title against DDP.
 
Costa got left behind, he's just a twitter comedian now. He can get his fight with Khamzat when he earns a titleshot. Has to beat Caio, Izzy, or someone at the top. He has no wins of active fighters.
 
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