Former U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly congratulated Paulo Costa on his recent victory in Miami and predicted he will become a future UFC champion. Trump posted on social media that he spoke with Costa outside the ring following the fighter's win. The endorsement from Trump represents continued public support for the Brazilian middleweight, who is now competing at light heavyweight. The post expresses that it was great to speak with Costa after his significant victory. Fan reaction is mixed about Costa's championship prospects at light heavyweight.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly backed Paulo Costa as a future UFC champion, posting on social media following Costa's recent victory at an event in Miami.
Trump wrote that he had spoken with Costa outside the ring after the win, expressing that the conversation was a pleasure and voicing confidence that the Brazilian fighter would one day hold UFC gold. The endorsement adds a notable public profile to Costa's continued push in the sport.
Costa, nicknamed "The Eraser," carries a professional record of 16 wins and 4 losses and is currently ranked thirteenth in the UFC middleweight division. The 35-year-old from Brazil, who trains with Team Borracha, stands six-foot-one with a 72-inch reach and competes out of an orthodox stance. Though his divisional ranking places him in the middleweight top fifteen, Costa has been competing at light heavyweight, where a potential championship run would require him to establish himself in an entirely new weight class. His striking numbers are among the most impressive in the sport, landing 6.26 significant strikes per minute at a 58 percent accuracy rate, making him a consistent finishing threat on the feet.
Why it matters
- Costa's move to light heavyweight creates a new championship path but also requires him to crack a separate top-ten ranking
- His high-volume, high-accuracy striking profile makes him a dangerous contender at any weight
- Fan reaction to Trump's prediction has been divided, reflecting broader uncertainty about Costa's title prospects at 205 pounds
- The social media moment keeps Costa's name prominent at a time when his divisional positioning remains unsettled
