Paulo Costa says he enjoys fighting Russian opponents

Paulo Costa expressed that he likes fighting Russian fighters, praising their toughness. The Brazilian's most recent bout was against Roman Kopylov, whom he defeated. Costa also had fights scheduled against Ikram Aliskerov and Khamzat Chimaev that never materialized. His positive comments about Russian opponents come ahead of his upcoming fight against Azamat Murzakanov. Costa's track record shows multiple matchups with fighters from Russia, whether realized or cancelled. The statement reflects his respect for the fighting style and durability of Russian competitors.