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Paulo Costa stated that he likes fighting Russian fighters. In his most recent bout, the Brazilian defeated Roman Kopylov. Costa was also previously scheduled to face both Ikram Aliskerov and Khamzat Chimaev in fights that never materialized. The comments suggest Costa has an affinity for matchups against Russian competition, though he has only actually fought one Russian opponent to completion. Costa faces another Russian fighter, Azamat Murzakanov, at UFC 327 this weekend.
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