Jiri Prochazka Says UFC Offered Paulo Costa Fight for October‑November, Costa Refutes

Former light‑heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka claimed the UFC presented Brazilian contender Paulo Costa with a bout scheduled for October or November. Prochazka posted an Instagram video telling Costa not to mention him on social media and said he was waiting for a contract to be signed.

Costa responded on X, denying any offer and stating that no one had mentioned Prochazka’s name to him. He mocked Prochazka’s recent loss and asserted his own status in the division. The UFC has not confirmed whether such an offer was made. Both fighters appeared at UFC 327 in April, where Costa won by knockout and Prochazka suffered a technical‑knockout loss.

The dispute highlights ongoing tension as Costa approaches the end of his current contract while Prochazka seeks a new fight.