Paulo Costa has issued an apology to Russian fans for comments he made at a press conference. Costa clarified that his negative remarks were directed specifically at Khamzat Chimaev, not Russians in general. He stated that he loves Russian people and knows some living in Germany, admitting his earlier statement was misunderstood. Costa emphasized that Chimaev is more Chechen than Russian but acknowledged they are from the same country. He concluded by expressing hope to fight Chimaev, referring to him as a "Chechen gourmet," and mentioned that Costa has now defeated two Russian fighters.
