Jiri Prochazka warns Paulo Costa after claiming UFC offered fight

JiriProchazka has sent Paulo Costaa warning.Prochazka (32-6) recently warned Costa (16-4) against tagging himon social media or mentioning his name unless the Brazilian wantsto fight him. The former champ also claims the Ultimate Fighting Championship has offered Costa a bookingagainst him for October or November and he's eager to take himon.

Jiri Prochazka claims UFC offered Paulo Costa a lightheavyweight matchup

Costa has taken shots at fellow light heavyweight contenders aheadof the final bout on his current contract. The former middleweighttitle challenger criticized former champion MagomedAnkalaev's performance at UFC Abu Dhabi and also mocked Prochazka for his loss to currenttitleholder CarlosUlberg.Prochazka has now clapped back at "Borrachinha," claiming that thelatter shouldn't mention his name unless they're actually slated tofight. The Czech star added that the promotion has already offeredthe fight to Costa."This is just a quick message for Paulo Costa," Prochazka said onInstagram. "Don't tag me, don't mention me in your posts. Becauseyou have a offer from UFC to fight me in October or November. Andif you don't want to fight me, don't mention me, don't speak aboutme. I'm waiting for the contract for this fight."The light heavyweight title picture is complicated by Ulberg'sinjury, as the Kiwi champion is expected to be out until next year.Ankalaev's lackluster win, DanaWhite suggesting an interim title bout, Prochazka looking torebound from a frustrating loss and Costa eyeing the right matchupto close out his contract have added to the drama at 205pounds.