Video footage from Paulo Costa's team shows him experiencing extreme difficulty making 93 kilograms for his upcoming bout. The footage reveals Costa struggling significantly with the weight cut. This represents a major challenge as he previously competed at 84 kilograms. Costa has been vocal about his intentions to face Russian opponents, stating he will defeat his current heavyweight opponent before potentially facing Khamzat Chimaev. The dramatic weight fluctuation raises questions about Costa's ability to safely compete at middleweight after previously fighting at a much lower weight class.
