Paulo Costa stated that he likes fighting competitors from Russia following his recent victory over Roman Kopylov. The Brazilian has a history with Russian matchups, having previously been scheduled to face both Ikram Aliskerov and Khamzat Chimaev in bouts that ultimately did not materialize. Costa's comments suggest he appreciates the challenge and competition level that Russian fighters bring. The post provides limited additional context about why Costa specifically enjoys these matchups or what makes them appealing to him.
