Paulo Costa posted a video on his social media with the caption referencing his victories over two Russian opponents. The Brazilian middleweight accompanied the post with a humorous comment stating he now needs to learn Russian to understand what they were saying. Costa's post appears to be light-hearted banter following his recent wins. The specific opponents referenced are not named in the post, and no further context about upcoming fights is provided.
Paulo Costa is keeping things light on social media, poking fun at himself following back-to-back victories over Russian opponents in the middleweight division.
The Brazilian posted a video on his social channels with a caption referencing his two wins over Russian fighters, joking that he now needs to learn Russian to find out what they were saying to him. The post was framed as good-natured banter rather than any kind of formal statement.
Costa, nicknamed "The Eraser," carries a professional record of 16 wins and 4 losses at 185 pounds, where he currently sits ranked 13th in the middleweight division. The 35-year-old from Brazil trains out of Team Borracha and has long been regarded as one of the hardest hitters in the weight class. His numbers back that reputation up — he lands 6.26 significant strikes per minute at a striking accuracy of 58 percent, both figures that place him among the division's most dangerous stand-up fighters. He fights out of an orthodox stance and stands six-foot-one with a 72-inch reach.
Why it matters
- Costa's recent form appears to be building momentum at middleweight, where the rankings picture remains competitive
- His social media presence keeps him visible between fights, a reminder to the division of where he stands
- No upcoming opponent has been announced, leaving his next move at 185 pounds an open question
