Paulo Costa is back on the winning track after spoiling the return of former champion Luke Rockhold in the UFC 278 co-main event.
Costa (14-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) snapped a two-fight losing skid when he earned a unanimous decision victory over Rockhold (16-6 MMA, 6-5 UFC) in their anticipated middleweight bout, which took place at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City.
Check below for the top Twitter reactions to Costa’s victory over Rockhold at UFC 278.
Brendan Fitzgerald
Stephen Thompson
Jessica-Rose Clark
Megan Anderson
Aaron Bronsteter
Kayla Harrison
Stephen Thompson
Gerald Harris
Radael dos Anjos
Megan Anderson
Conor McGregor
Incredible fight!
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) August 21, 2022
Stephen Thompson
Daniel Cormier
Even in that loss best way for @LukeRockhold to go out. So much heart but it takes two and @BorrachinhaMMA was so good tonight. Great fight fellas , happy trails my brother Luke!
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) August 21, 2022
Mike Bohn
Caught a special moment between Daniel Cormier and Luke Rockhold after the fight. #UFC278 pic.twitter.com/17bnsAEdTv
— Mike Bohn (@MikeBohn) August 21, 2022
Jonathan Snowden
Example 229 of why MMA will never be completely mainstream:
Luke Rockhold intentionally covers Paulo Costa's face with his blood.
🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/fjik6GntMp
— TheRealSnowden (@JESnowden) August 21, 2022
Oscar Willis
Earlier this week, Luke Rockhold asked Daniel Cormier, “When have you fucking seen me quit!?”
Still never, it turns out.
— Oscar Willis (@oscarswillis) August 21, 2022
Chris Weidman
Congrats to Rockhold on a great career! Let me know if you change your mind at some point 😉 👊. #ufc278
— Chris Weidman (@chrisweidman) August 21, 2022
MMA Junkie
“Thank you, fighting.”
No, thank you, @LukeRockhold. 🤝#UFC278 results: https://t.co/3zdM8AxfpT pic.twitter.com/BKJ5cdy7f8
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) August 21, 2022
Jake Paul
Bruhhhh lol
Rockcock vs Paulo is embarrassing
This a glorified street fight
Both ez money. #UFC278
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) August 21, 2022