Paulo Costa says he enjoys fighting Russian opponents

Paulo Costa stated that he enjoys fighting against Russian fighters, calling them tough like Brazilians. In his most recent bout, the Brazilian defeated Roman Koplov. Costa has also had fights scheduled against Russian fighters Ikram Aliskerov and Khamzat Chimaev that ultimately did not materialize. The comment highlights Costa's willingness to face tough Eastern European competition. His track record shows multiple matchups with Russian opponents, both realized and unrealized, throughout his UFC career.