Paulo Costa is without doubt one of the largest superstars in UFC lately. And his superstardom and abilities within the Octagon is paying him wealthy dividends as his supervisor has claimed him to be the highest-paid Brazilian fighter in UFC.
As consistent with Costa’s supervisor Tamara Alves, his consumer is paid greater than one million bucks consistent with combat.
“Paulo went from being one of the most devalued athletes to one of the most valued athletes in the UFC,” Alves advised Ag. Fight.
“I haven’t any doubt that Paulo is the highest-paid Brazilian athlete within the group lately. I have no idea if you realize any Brazilian athlete this is paid greater than one million bucks consistent with combat. I do not — particularly in non-title fights,” he added.
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Earlier there have been studies of Costa being miffed with the UFC over his deal however he has re-signed. The 31-year-old has 5 shriveled fights on his UFC deal, together with his new four-fight contract including to the only bout he had left from his previous contract.
In his newest look within the Octagon, Costa defeated Luke Rockhold by means of choice. He is lately the World No.5 within the middleweight class.
“Paulo is a product that the UFC knows it sells,” mentioned Alves.
“Paulo’s pay-per-view with [Israel] Adesanya was once the best pay-per-view sale within the middleweight department. The UFC has the ones numbers. The UFC is aware of the numbers Paulo can achieve,” added Costa’s supervisor.