UFC 326 has suffered a major blow after Paulo Costa withdrew from his scheduled bout.
Costa was set to face fellow Brazilian Brunno Ferreira in a middleweight clash.
The withdrawal came just a week after the fight was announced.
Fans reacted furiously, citing Costa’s history of pulling out of matchups.
Costa fought only once in 2025, beating Roman Kopylov by decision.
He has withdrawn from several high-profile fights in recent years.
Despite limited recent success, Costa remains ranked in the top 15.
Many fans called for his release from the roster.
Former UFC fighter Darren Till also criticised Costa publicly.
The backlash has added further controversy to an event already under scrutiny.
