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Paulo Costa stated that he loves fighting Russian opponents, comparing their toughness to that of Brazilian fighters. The Brazilian middleweight praised Russian fighters for their resilient fighting style and mentality. This represents a shift in tone from some of Costa's previous comments, showing respect for the fighting spirit of Russian competitors. No specific Russian opponent was mentioned in this particular statement. The comments come as Costa prepares for his upcoming fight against Azamat Murzakanov.
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