Former UFC middleweight title challenger Paulo Costa believes that the management is biased against Brazilian fighters and deliberately pays them less than the others.
I think they offer very low fees to Brazilians because they think, 'These bastards live in their Brazilian jungle, they don't need money. Their national currency is five times lower than the dollar, so we shouldn't overpay them. The mentality of Brazilians says, 'Okay, I agree to your terms.' I made that mistake. But it's not a fair business. I'm ready to fight in March, and if the UFC wants my fight with Whittaker, let them send a contract with the right numbers.
Costa was scheduled to fight Robert Whittaker on February 12 at UFC 284 in Perth, Australia, but the Brazilian previously said he wouldn't fight unless he gets a contract with better terms.
Costa had his last fight against American Luke Rockhold last August at UFC 278. Paulo won that fight by unanimous decision. He has 14 wins and two losses under his belt. Whittaker has 24 wins and six losses on his record.
Whittaker had his last fight against Marvin Vettori of Italy last September at UFC Fight Night 209. Robert won that fight by unanimous decision of the judges. He has 24 wins and six losses on his record. Costa has 14 wins and two losses.
