Paulo Henrique Costa was seated cageside for Israel Adesanya’s victory over Robert Whittaker in the UFC 243 headliner on Saturday, setting the stage for a future championship showdown between two undefeated fighters.
Adesanya wasted little time calling out the hulking Brazilian following his victory.
“You know who’s next,” Adesanya said. “I have a heavy Ricky Martin wannabe next. ‘Borrachinha.’ This is my Octagon. I’m going to smash him. I want to rearrange his face.”
Costa has kicked off his professional career with 13 consecutive triumphs, including five within the Las Vegas-based promotion.