Despite being injured, Paulo Costa attended the UFC event to watch his would-be rival compete, and got into a skirmish with fans who disrespected him, making progress in his recovery.
Paulo Costa, despite being injured, continues to maintain his fiery attitude. He had been preparing to face off against Khamzat Chimaev for months, but unfortunately, a severe staph infection forced him to withdraw from the UFC 294 card. Nevertheless, Costa still showed up to support Chimaev, only to be greeted with a chorus of boos upon his arrival at the Etihad Arena. The animosity reached its peak when a skirmish broke out, but security quickly intervened.
In an interview on The MMA Hour, Costa explained the events leading up to the confrontation with fans. Apparently, while taking photos with supporters in the hallway, an individual called him over and then proceeded to make an obscene gesture in his face. Although the security intervened, Costa couldn’t help but mock the disrespectful fan. This encounter left him frustrated, and during a break to the restroom, he decided to confront the fan who had relocated to the third row. Costa wanted to “discipline” the audacious individual before he could enjoy the fights peacefully.
Costa recalls calling the fan to come closer, intending to take matters into his own hands. However, as the fan started approaching him, he was restrained by someone, possibly part of a group of individuals. In the midst of the chaos, another person attempted to attack Costa, but security quickly stepped in. Costa highlights the failed attempt as the person unintentionally placed their head within his striking range. Ultimately, security intervened, separating everyone involved, and Costa continued to watch the event.
Despite the incident, Costa found solace in the fact that the altercation tested the recovery progress of his injured arm. He mentioned that his right arm, affected by the staph infection, is improving, as confirmed by doctors. The scuffle in the arena allowed him to utilize his arm to punch, much to the satisfaction of the medical professionals. While he still awaits the removal of his bandage, Costa remains optimistic about his recovery.
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