WATCH: UFC News: Paulo Costa, the superstar mixed martial artist, recently became the target of a joke from Ariel Helwani, a prominent MMA journalist. Costa frequently engages in trash talking and trolling himself, but this time he was on the receiving end of trolling from Helwani, after he lost his internet credibility. Follow UFC News Updates with InsideSport.IN
WATCH: Paulo Costa Gets Trolled By Ariel Helwani for Losing Internet Credibility -‘Real Paulo’
WATCH: Paulo Costa Got Playfully Trolled by Ariel Helwani Over Internet Credibility Loss
Costa had shared a video from the latest episode of Ariel Helwani’s MMA Hour, where he discussed his views on the flat earth theory, claiming that the picture of the earth we see is AI and that it is actually a fact.
Costa captioned the video, “Here is me sharing some knowledge and wisdom with my friend Ariel @arielhelwani. You’re welcome.” However, given the fact Costa did not have the blue tick on Twitter, which now needs subscriptions to verified accounts. So Twitter recently removed the tick from accounts that did not purchase the subscription service, leading to confusion about which accounts are authentic.
Is this the real Paulo I can’t tell without blue check
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) April 26, 2023
Taking note of this, Helwani cheekily responded to Costa’s tweet by saying, “Is this the real Paulo? I can’t tell without the blue check.” The comment was a light-hearted way of poking fun at Costa’s lack of internet credibility due to his unverified status.
While it is clear that Helwani’s comment was meant in jest, it highlights the importance that social media plays in the world of MMA. With fighters using platforms like Twitter and Instagram to connect with fans and share their views, having a verified account can be a valuable tool in establishing credibility and building a following.
Meanwhile, Costa remains confident in his identity, losing verification status on social platforms can damage credibility and cause confusion for public figures. Helwani got a laugh by capitalizing on this moment of uncertainty, even if just in jest. Costa continues to entertain and perplex MMA fans with his unfiltered thoughts and theories on various subjects.
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