Coming out of UFC Vegas 41, Paulo Costa claimed he had an explanation for why he ultimately needed his fight against Marvin Vettori moved up 20 lbs above its contracted weight during fight week. And, to his credit, he provided one. Whether or not it’s to be believed is an entirely different situation.
“I had some problems to not come in here with my usual weight. I came at a little bit higher weight because I needed to stop some weeks of training,” Costa told the assembled media after his loss, explaining that a left bicep injury had been the source of his trouble.