Costa says he enjoys fighting Russians, calls them tough like Brazilians

Paulo Costa stated that he enjoys fighting Russian opponents because he considers them tough like Brazilians. The comment comes ahead of his UFC 327 bout against Azamat Murzakanov. Costa has expressed respect for the fighting style and toughness of Russian competitors. The Brazilian fighter made these remarks during fight week in Miami. No additional context was provided about his previous experiences fighting Russian opponents.