At UFC 294 Paulo Costa, who was unable to enter the octagon with Khamzat Chimaev due to a staphylococcal infection, got into a fight right in the hall with pop MMA representative Shovhal Churchaev, who attacked the Brazilian with his fists.
"You know what? Technically I fought at UFC 294. I have already defeated three Chechens. Give me my victories,” Costa commented on the incident.