Paulo Costa disclosed details of his brief exchange with U.S. President Donald Trump following his fight at UFC 327. According to Costa, Trump made a comment to him after the bout. Costa responded humorously, asking for a better or easier job. However, Costa clarified they did not discuss the fight itself, noting the conversation was personal in nature involving mutual friends and connections. Costa, a Brazilian, mentioned they talked somewhat about the current difficult situation in Brazil rather than MMA-related topics.
Paulo Costa broke his post-fight silence on Saturday to share details of a brief but memorable conversation he had with U.S. President Donald Trump in the aftermath of UFC 327 on April 11.
The Brazilian middleweight contender revealed that Trump approached him following his bout and offered some words his way. Costa responded in characteristic fashion, humorously asking the President for a better or easier job. The two did not discuss the fight itself, with Costa describing the exchange as more personal in nature, touching on mutual friends and connections. Costa also noted that the situation in Brazil came up, reflecting broader concerns about his home country rather than anything MMA-related.
Costa, nicknamed "The Eraser," carries a 16-4-0 professional record and competes at 185 pounds, where he is currently ranked 13th in the middleweight division. The 35-year-old from Brazil trains out of Team Borracha and brings an aggressive, high-volume striking game to the Octagon. Standing six-foot-one with a 72-inch reach, he lands an imposing 6.26 significant strikes per minute at a 58 percent accuracy rate, numbers that place him among the more dangerous punchers in the division.
Why it matters
- Costa is a ranked middleweight contender, and any post-fight attention keeps him in the public conversation at 185 pounds
- The lighthearted tone of the exchange offered a rare personal glimpse into Costa's off-camera personality
- Costa's comments on Brazil signal he carries his national identity prominently even in high-profile social settings
Saturday, April 11, 2026
