In the UFC world, Paulo Costa reigns supreme when it comes to online mockery, earning the title of ‘meme god.’ The Brazilian star is infamous for his relentless trolling, sparing no one. However, it seems Dagestani fighter Ikram Aliskerov has had enough. Frustrated by Costa’s antics, Aliskerov revealed he’s targeting the Brazilian for his next fight after UFC Saudi Arabia. With tensions rising, a potential clash between the two promises both fireworks inside the octagon and drama outside it.
Aliskerov didn’t hold back after Paulo Costa relentlessly shared AI-edited and photoshopped images of him online. Costa, sidelined since his UFC 302 loss to Sean Strickland, has been stirring the pot on social media instead of fighting. While his posts usually spark reactions, this time they crossed a line.
Aliskerov took to Twitter to remind the Brazilian of his rough patch—losing four of his last five fights—and slammed him for posting “stupid” pictures just to seek attention. To which now Dagestani fighter said,
“When UFC offered you a fight with me, you said that you don’t even know my name. Now you are 1-4 in your last 5 fights and you are posting stupid photoshop pics to attract attention. I have unfinished business on February 1st. And after that I am ready to ask @ufc for your head on a plate @BorrachinhaMMA.”
when UFC offered you a fight with me, you said that you don't even know my name. Now you are 1-4 in your last 5 fights and you are posting stupid photoshop pics to attract attention. I have unfinished business on February 1st. And after that I am ready to ask @ufc for your head…
— ikram_aliskerov (@ikram_aliskerov) December 21, 2024
The Brazilian and Aliskerov were set to fight at UFC 291, but Costa backed out, saying it was just a UFC contract tactic. Now that Aliskerov is calling him out on social media, it’ll be interesting to see if Costa accepts the challenge. But for that he has to win at UFC Saudi Arabia.
UFC Saudi Arabia Fight Card Details
The UFC made history this year with its debut in Saudi Arabia, and Dana White is keeping the momentum going. He’s just announced two major fights for Saudi Arabia Fight Night on February 1. With big names like Israel Adesanya and Shara Magomedov on the roster, it’s shaping up to be a blockbuster event that fans won’t want to miss. The excitement is building, and this is definitely one for the books as it also has other big names from the card.
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- Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov
- Sharabutdin Magomedov vs. Michael Page
- Ikram Aliskerov vs. André Muniz
- Sergei Pavlovich vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik
- Hamdy Abdelwahab vs. Jamal Pogues
- Jasmine Jasudavicius vs. Mayra Bueno Silva
- Shamil Gaziev vs. Thomas Petersen
- Lucas Alexander vs. Bogdan Grad
- Damir Hadžović vs. Terrance McKinney
- Said Nurmagomedov vs. Vinicius Oliveira
- Muhammad Naimov vs. Kaan Ofli
- Jordan Leavitt vs. Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady
- Mateusz Gamrot vs. Rafael Fiziev
Indeed, as Ikram Aliskerov faces Andre Muniz, he’ll be looking to bounce back from his recent loss to Robert Whittaker. A win here would boost his chances of taking on Costa, setting the stage for a showdown to avenge the mockery Costa’s thrown his way.
