Donald Trump predicts Paulo Costa will become UFC champion

U.S. President Donald Trump has again congratulated Paulo Costa on his victory and declared that the Brazilian fighter will become a future UFC champion. Trump posted on social media that he enjoyed speaking with Costa outside the ring after his big win in Miami at UFC 327. Trump's public endorsement of Costa has generated discussion among fans about whether the middleweight-turned-light-heavyweight has legitimate championship potential in his new division. The President's continued interest in Costa's career follows multiple public interactions between the two.