Donald Trump predicts Paulo Costa will become UFC champion

U.S. President Donald Trump congratulated Paulo Costa on social media following his victory in Miami and predicted he will become a future UFC champion. Trump stated it was great to speak with Costa outside the ring after his big win. The post marks Trump's second public congratulations to Costa for the same fight. Costa defeated Azamat Murzakanov at UFC 327 in his light heavyweight debut. The endorsement from Trump adds to the attention surrounding Costa's move up in weight class.