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See the top Twitter reactions to Paulo Costa's victory against Luke Rockhold in the UFC 278 co-main event.

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Follow the UFC 278 live blog for Paulo Costa vs. Luke Rockhold, the middleweight co-main event fight in Salt Lake City on Saturday.

[Luke Rockhold](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/98/luke-rockhold), the middleweight co-main event fight in Salt Lake City on Saturday. A three-year absence ensued, in part due to repeated injuries, but now Rockhold says he’s back to peak form and ready to make another run at the title. That wasn’t an issue this time for Costa though, as he looks absolutely shredded and ready to return to the win column.

Costa landed more shots though, winning a wild decision. Rockhold took off his gloves and said he felt old, then the former UFC middleweight champion signaled ...

[#UFC278] [pic.twitter.com/0q8pSKhaTi] [August 21, 2022] [#UFC278] [pic.twitter.com/TkmvfwCizf] [August 21, 2022] [#UFC278] [pic.twitter.com/tELmqsTCeo] [August 21, 2022] [#UFC278] [pic.twitter.com/gT88pUs28e] [August 21, 2022] Rockhold lands a body kick and a left. Co-headlining UFC 278 is a middleweight bout between two popular names in former title contender Paulo Costa and former UFC champ Luke Rockhold.

Check out full fight video highlights and social media reaction for Paulo Costa vs. Luke Rockhold last night (Sat., Aug. 20, 2022) live on ESPN+ PPV from ...

With a loss, he changed the way he will be remembered forever. [August 21, 2022] Hey man, Luke Rockhold went out like a warrior. [#ufc278] [August 21, 2022] Check out some of the comments below: [#UFC278] [August 21, 2022] I'm f---ing old." "I gave it my all ... The loss left Rockhold bloody inside of the Octagon and ready to hang up his MMA gloves for good in a memorable retirement performance. The two middleweights started to exchange heavy leather along the cage before Rockhold leaped in for a takedown and got reversed onto his back. An accidental low blow on Rockhold provided him with a few moments of rest, but he kept putting his hands on his hips and knees to catch his breath. [#UFC278] [pic.twitter.com/tELmqsTCeo] [August 21, 2022]

In a middleweight bout on the main card, Paulo Costa and Luke Rockhold meet Saturday at UFC 278 at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah.

[Tipico.com](https://media.tipico.com/C.ashx?btag=a_94b_163c_+++SLUG+++-pos-legal&affid=47&siteid=94&adid=163&c=+++SLUG+++-pos-legal) for Terms and Conditions. Please [gamble responsibly](https://sportsbookwire.usatoday.com/bet-and-wager-101-responsible-gaming-and-gambling/). Call 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO). [Tipico Sportsbook](https://media.tipico.com/C.ashx?btag=a_94b_163c_+++SLUG+++-pos2&affid=47&siteid=94&adid=163&c=+++SLUG+++-pos2), Sportsbook Wire's official sportsbook partner in CO and NJ. Instead, play OVER 1.5 ROUNDS (-113), and look for a Costa finish in the latter half of Round 2 or into Round 3. Tipico has no influence over nor are any such revenues in any way dependent on or linked to the newsrooms or news coverage. Rockhold +265 (bet $100 to win $265) In addition, Costa (-370) looked chiseled at weigh-ins, and was vocal about his disdain for the USADA and their testing procedures. Under -120) There is concern about his conditioning and ability to go the distance considering the long layoff. He looks chiseled, and focused. He looks to get that mojo back in this one against the veteran Rockhold.

After a crazy and sometimes bizarre blood-and-guts war at UFC 278, Luke Rockhold indicated his fight vs. Paulo Costa will be his last.

Jay Perrin via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)](//mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-278-kamaru-usman-leon-edwards-luke-rockhold-paulo-costa-play-by-play-live-results”) [Victor Altamirano def. Fletcher via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)](//mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-278-kamaru-usman-leon-edwards-luke-rockhold-paulo-costa-play-by-play-live-results”) [Amir Albazi def. Alexandr Romanov via majority decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-28)](//mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-278-kamaru-usman-leon-edwards-luke-rockhold-paulo-costa-play-by-play-live-results”) [Jared Gordon def. Leonardo Santos via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)](//mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-278-kamaru-usman-leon-edwards-luke-rockhold-paulo-costa-play-by-play-live-results”) [Luis Saldana vs. Daniel Da Silva via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 3:39](//mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/08/ufc-278-salt-lake-city-video-victor-altamirano-elbows-knockout-blood-splatter-daniel-da-silva-comeback”) Jose Aldo via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)](//mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/08/ufc-278-results-merab-dvalishvili-vs-jose-aldo-utah-crowd-aljamain-sterling”) [Lucie Pudilova def. Francisco Figueiredo via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 4:34](//mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/08/ufc-278-video-amir-albazi-taps-francisco-figueiredo-brother-champ-deiveson”) [Aori Qileng def. Sean Woodson declared split draw (29-27, 27-29, 28-28)](//mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-278-kamaru-usman-leon-edwards-luke-rockhold-paulo-costa-play-by-play-live-results”) [Ange Loosa def. Wu Yanan via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 4:04](//mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-278-kamaru-usman-leon-edwards-luke-rockhold-paulo-costa-play-by-play-live-results”) [Tyson Pedro def. Harry Hunsucker via TKO (front kick, punches) – Round 1, 1:05](//mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/08/ufc-278-results-tyson-pedro-knockout-tko-harry-hunsucker-65-seconds”) [Marcin Tybura def. At the end of Round 1, Rockhold crouched down and put his hands on his knees – beat tired. UFC president Dana White later called the complaints “gibberish.”

Get up to date on the co-main event of UFC 278 between Paulo Costa and Luke Rockhold.

L - Yoel Romero (KO) Rockhold: L - Jan Blachowicz (KO) W - Yoel Romero (DEC) [aforementioned Romero](https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2018/2/11/16999918/ufc-221-results-yoel-romero-vs-luke-rockhold-mma-news) and [Jan Blachowicz](https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2019/7/6/20684559/ufc-239-results-jan-blachowicz-brutally-knocks-out-luke-rockhold-round-2-mma-news). L - Israel Adesanya (TKO) Costa has not won since his unanimous decision against Yoel Romero in a ‘Fight of the Night’ awarded performance over three years ago.

UFC commentator Jon Anik discusses the stakes in the UFC 278 co-main event bout between Paulo Costa and former champ Luke Rockhold.

You see in terms of Rockhold’s physical recovery, he has put a lot of resources and finances into making sure that he is ready to go. I just don’t know where Rockhold is at mentally, and where his chin is physically. This is very interesting because both guys have lost two consecutive fights, and I think you can argue that Paulo Costa has underachieved a little bit relative to the expectations coming in — even though he’s just getting going in a lot of respects, when it comes to his career, the championship performance against Adesanya was very underwhelming, and obviously, the follow-up act against Marvin Vettori wasn’t great either. “If social media is an indicator, then clearly the hay is in the barn, a lot of hard work has been done on the strength and conditioning side. I just feel like there’s a lot more variables on the Rockhold side and that’s why he’s a +250 [or higher] as the betting underdog this weekend. I think that’s the rub for a lot of people in this fight: if Luke Rockhold can take a shot or two, work his game, and potentially creating some grappling transitions because we know how good he is on top with his ground and pound, we’ll see. He didn’t defend the belt successfully a singular time, but in terms of potential for greatness, I think some people would argue it’s still engrained in Luke Rockhold. I don’t know if that’s necessarily the case, but where is Luke Rockhold’s chin? Since then, “The Eraser” was crushed by Adesanya in his first title opportunity at There’s a lot of different balls in the air, but absolutely [Rockhold can earn a title shot]. “It’s a great question and there’s no doubt about it,” Anik told MMA Fighting. “Luke Rockhold is 37, so the time really has to be now, even though he’s the guy — unlike Paulo Costa — who has the UFC undisputed championship belt on the mantle at home.

Before the main event of Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman, Luke Rockhold vs. Paulo Costa will step in the octagon. Here's a breakdown of the Paulo Costa vs.

Paulo Costa vs. While Costa has looked a little bit off, he's a massive favorite tonight as he's given a 77.78% chance of winning according to the Paulo Costa vs. Costa is just too good and Rockhold being out of the mix for so long certainly has him at a disadvantage tonight. Will it be Paulo Costa or Luke Rockhold? OddsChecker sports writer Matt O'Leary brings experience sports betting advice to the OC staff. Paulo Costa has been impressive finishing 12 of his 13 professional wins. Check out the free bets page](https://www.oddschecker.com/us/free-bets) That brings us to Luke Rockhold was hasn't been in the octagon in over three years. Three fights ago, Paulo Costa was able to beat Yoel Romero. In fact, not only that but both Costa and Rockhold are on a bit of a losing streak as well. Someone's losing streak will come to an end tonight. Additionally, the bettors absolutely love Costa tonight.

Paulo Costa defeated Luke Rockhold via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27), at UFC 278 on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, live from the Vivint Arena in Utah.

Costa and Rockhold were initially supposed to fight at UFC 277 but the fight was rescheduled to UFC 278. Costa landed a shot to the body. Costa was able to sprawl and defend the takedown. Rockhold landed a twisting kick to the body and a left hook. Rockhold landed more but Costa had more power. Costa backed up Rockhold and rocked him with a big shot and landed the takedown. Costa landed a pair of shots but Rockhold countered with a right hook. Costa landed a powerful body kick. Following a body kick, Rockhold landed a takedown. Costa landed a body kick but Rockhold fired back with two left hands. Rockhold went for a takedown but Costa defended it and landed a powerful shot that appeared to hurt Rockhold. Rockhold exploded out the back door and returned to his feet.

Paulo Costa and Luke Rockhold delivered a wild, wild West-style bar brawl in the co-main event of UFC 278.

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Paulo Costa vs. Luke Rockhold full fight play-by-play updates, live blog, video highlights, and more during UFC 278 main card tonight.

Costa tries to defend, but Rockhold pushes through and is now in Costa’s full guard. Rockhold rushes forward with a takedown attempt, but Costa sprawls perfectly and then transitions to top control. Costa’s still on top here, and Rockhold is attempting to defend. Rockhold ducking and covering up and then seems to shout at Costa before landing a strong right hand down the middle. Costa is moving forward and putting the pressure on Rockhold here after the break. It’s the same start to round three as Costa comes forward and pressures Rockhold. Costa now comes forward and lands a strong punch to Rockhold’s groin. Rockhold comes forward and shoots, but Costa lands a punch, and Rockhold may have been hurt. Rockhold lands a heavy right hand to end the round. Costa working the body of Rockhold from top position. He’s on top, and now Rockhold is working from the bottom. Costa takes the center but it’s Rockhold who lands first.

Luke Rockhold announced his retirement from MMA after losing a grueling decision to Paulo Costa in the UFC 278 co-main event.

A sloppy takedown attempt from Rockhold backfired late as he ended up with Costa on top of him before eventually giving up his back. Rockhold landed his best strikes in the opening round with several stinging kicks to the body as Costa smiled and just invited him to throw more. With Rockhold holding on, Costa advanced into the mount but he lost the position just seconds later as the middleweights exploded back to the feet. Still, Rockhold was managing to throw some big shots even as he looked like his gas tank was nearly drained. Rockhold escaped but Costa continued to pursue him with huge, heavy shots as he looked for the early knockout. It was a war until the final horn but Costa was consistently dishing out more damage round after round, which led to the judges giving him the fight with all three scorecards reading 30-27 in his favor.

UFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards 2 took place August 30 at the Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Paulo Costa (14-2) and former UFC champion Luke Rockhold (16-6) ...

Costa gets the backpack and Rockhold is just looking to survive to the end. He shoots a double and Costa sprawls and spins to the back. Rockhold hurts Costa with a right hook as he spins and Rockhold gets on top but he gets sloppy and Costa pushes him off and he’s up. He shoots a double and gets a takedown but he rushes it and Costa is up and he’s got Rockhold against the fence now. Rockhold raises his hands to the crowd and gets a big cheer. Rockhold most likely needs a finish to win and to do that, he probably needs a takedown. Rockhold lands a body kick and Costa swings a big shot. Cost has Rockhold against the fence and unloads and Rockhold looks wary but Costa grabs a clinch and takes Rockhold down. Head kick from Costa lands but Rockhold lands a good right hand of his own. And a left hook to the body. Costa goes for a takedown but Rockhold defends and they’re at space and Rockhold lands another big body kick. Rockhold shoots on a double but Costa might have hurt him with a punch and he’s sprawling.

Tonight's UFC 278 event is co-headlined by a highly anticipated middleweight matchup featuring Luke Rockhold taking on Paulo Costa.

Paulo goes to the body with a kick. A punch lands to the groin and the referee jumps in. Costa with a jab. The fight hits the ground and Costa is on top. Costa replies with a nice combination. We restart and Costa charges in with a combination. He clips Costa with a left. Costa catches him with a kick to the body. Rockhold throws and lands a spinning roundhouse kick. He lands a nice combination and then shoots in on a takedown and gets it. Rockhold with a four straight kicks to the body of Costa. He is stuffed and Paulo Costa lands a few good punches from the clinch.

Rockhold fell short in his UFC comeback as he suffered a unanimous decision defeat to Costa in the co-main event of UFC 278. The 37-year-old fought with his ...

I just didn’t... I gave it my all. Thank you, Joe. Thank you, UFC. thank you, fighting. He can be seen rubbing his blood all over Costa's face whilst on the canvas.

After a crazy and sometimes bizarre blood-and-guts war at UFC 278, Luke Rockhold indicated his fight vs. Paulo Costa will be his last.

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WARNING - GRAPHIC CONTENT: The American was beaten by the Brazilian in a gripping contest before appearing to confirm that he would not be fighting again.

People say he doesn’t have a good chin but he does.' Costa, bizarrely perhaps, did not seem too perturbed as he appeared to grin while lying on the canvass. 'He surprised me with his chin,” Costa said.

Tonight's UFC 278 event was co-headlined by a highly anticipated middleweight matchup featuring Luke Rockhold taking on Paulo Costa.

It feels like Luke had an adrenaline dump early in this fight. Meanwhile, Paulo Costa (13-2 MMA) had also entered UFC 278 with hopes of ending a two-fight losing streak. [Octagon](http://www.ufc.com) this evening.

Paulo Costa reacted to his UFC 278 win over Luke Rockhold and the gruesome scene that ended the fight.

“Yes, I thought when I saw him put his hands on his knees and show how tired he was, I thought maybe this guy won’t finish the last moment of the third round,” Costa said. The Brazilian isn’t sure whether or not he has another fight on his contract, though he certainly indicated Saturday’s fight would be his final obligation. All the signs Rockhold gave him indicated he wouldn’t need judges to deliver the final verdict. Maybe he was so frustrated and angry because he was losing the fight. All he had to endure in those final seconds was some of Rockhold’s blood on his face and mouth. Once he figured it out, he shared the reaction many did to Rockhold smearing blood on his face.

Moments later Costa was named the winner via unanimous decision by the judges in what was likely Rockhold's final fight of his career. Check out this gross ...

Moments later Costa was named the winner via unanimous decision by the judges in what was likely Rockhold’s final fight of his career. There was also a really wild moment in one of the most anticipated fights on the card when Luke Rockhold was seen purposely smearing his blood onto Paulo Costa’s face during the final seconds of the third and final round of their fight. UFC 278 was an amazing night of fight in Salt Lake City, Utah, which ended with

Paulo Costa made a successful return to the UFC Octagon following a lengthy spell of inactivity through injury - but it was bitter rival Luke Rockhold who ...

I gave it my all. The clip was posted by Barstool Sports which you can see for yourself in the video above. Thank you, Joe. Thank you, UFC. thank you, fighting. [Paulo Costa](https://www.givemesport.com/paulo-costa) made a successful return to the [UFC](https://www.givemesport.com/ufc) Octagon following a lengthy spell of inactivity through injury – but it was bitter rival [Luke Rockhold](https://givemesport.com/luke-rockhold) who stole the show.

Luke Rockhold's return to mixed martial arts proved to be short lived.

[Ronaldo Souza](/fighter/Ronaldo-Souza-304227)and defending the crown with triumphs over [Keith Jardine](/fighter/Keith-Jardine-2638)and [Tim Kennedy](/fighter/Tim-Kennedy-2830). Still, the longtime American Kickboxing Academy product had his moments, as he landed multiple body kicks and tagged Costa with a hard left hand in the third round. thank you, fighting.