UFC middleweight – Paulo Costa fined by NYSAC

[Alexandoy]

It’s a petty issue that NYSAC (New York State Athletic Commission) should fine UFC middleweight contender Paulo Costa for not reporting a medication that he had previously taken. The drug in question is Plasil, a relaxant for the stomach which is usually prescribed for vomiting. The said drug has nothing to do with performance but the fine was due to a violation of not reporting it to NYSAC. If that is not petty then I’d call it prejudice.

 

[Caguioa747]

A video surfaced in October 2018 that appeared to show Costa being administered an IV, which is a prohibited method — regardless of what medication he was taking — by USADA and the NYSAC. Park would not comment on the exact reason for the violation and fine.