In the wake of derailed plans, UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is calling his shot. Adesanya, who claimed gold earlier this month from Robert Whittaker at UFC 243, had been expected to face undefeated No. 1 contender Paulo Costa in his first title defense, but the matchup apparently has been shelved. Earlier Tuesday, UFC president Dana White revealed that Costa is out for the foreseeable after having surgery
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UFC champ Israel Adesanya: Bring on Yoel Romero now that Paulo Costa is out – MMA Junkie