Paulo Costa says he enjoys fighting Russian opponents

Paulo Costa has stated that he enjoys fighting opponents from Russia, describing them as tough fighters. The Brazilian most recently defeated Roman Kopylov in the octagon. Costa was also previously scheduled to face Russian fighters Ikram Aliskerov and Khamzat Chimaev, though both of those bouts ultimately fell through and never took place. Costa's upcoming fight at UFC 327 will see him face another Russian opponent in Azamat Murzakanov.