Aug 16, 2019; Anaheim, CA, USA; Paulo Costa during weigh ins for UFC 241 at Anaheim Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Paulo Costa releases assertion following alleged assault of nurse.
According to Globo, UFC middleweight Paulo Costa is accused of attacking a nurse in Brazil over a dispute involving a vaccination card. Costa is accused of elbowing the feminine nurse. Each had been taken to the Contagem Responsibility Police Station the place they had been each questioned in regards to the incident. Costa was not arrested.
On June 1, 2022, Costa launched his first public assertion for the reason that incident, through his rep.
“The latest articles printed by the media involving athlete Paulo Costa – “Borrachinha” referring to what occurred in a shopping center within the metropolis of Contagem/mg generated questions, so we should current some clarifications.
First, tending to sensationalism, these are reckless and inconsistent. The athlete Paulo Costa – “Borrachinha” and his total staff reject any sort of violence.
“Borrachinha” is a high-performance skilled athlete, full time devoted to coaching, to following the principles, tips, and disciplines. In keeping with his philosophy and human conduct, this sort of allegations are utterly incompatible together with his historical past and lifestyle.
These accusations and details narrated don’t mirror the fact of what occurred. The very fact will likely be fastidiously investigated and the suitable authorized measures for his or her excellent clarification will likely be taken.
The technical and authorized staff of athlete Paulo Costa – Borrachinha additionally inform that they are going to be out there for additional clarifications.”
Costa is presently scheduled for a bout towards the returning Luke Rockhold on Aug. 20. It’s presently unknown if any adjustments will likely be coming because of the alleged incident.
