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Paulo Costa issued an apology to Russian fans for his comments at a recent press conference. He admitted he made a mistake when he said he hated Russians and clarified that his animosity is directed specifically at Hamzat Chimaev. Costa stated that he was actually referring to the 'Chechen gourmet' and acknowledged that while Chimaev is more Chechen than Russian, they are from the same country. He expressed that he actually likes Russian people and knows some living in Germany. Costa mentioned this is the second Russian fighter he has beaten and expressed hope to fight Chimaev to make it a third.
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