UFC middleweight Paulo Costa posted a video on social media with the caption "Life after beating two Russians." He accompanied the post with a humorous description stating he defeated two Russians and now only needs to learn Russian to understand what they were saying. The Brazilian fighter has victories over Russian opponents Yoel Romero is Cuban, but the post references his wins over Russian fighters in his UFC career. Costa is known for his active and often humorous social media presence, and this post continues that pattern.
Paulo Costa is keeping his social media followers entertained, sharing a humorous video captioned "Life after beating two Russians" alongside a self-deprecating note that, having defeated two Russian opponents in the UFC, he now only needs to learn the language to understand what they were saying.
The 35-year-old Brazilian middleweight, known by the nickname "The Eraser," carries a professional record of 16-4-0 and currently sits ranked thirteenth in the UFC's 185-pound division. Fighting out of Team Borracha in an orthodox stance, Costa stands six-foot-one with a 72-inch reach and has built his reputation on relentless forward pressure and heavy output. He lands an impressive 6.26 significant strikes per minute at a 58 percent accuracy rate, numbers that reflect the kind of sustained aggression that has made him one of the more entertaining fighters on the roster.
Why it matters
- Costa's social media activity keeps him visible despite sitting outside the top ten in a stacked middleweight division
- His humor and personality reinforce a public profile that goes beyond his in-cage performances
- At 35 with a 16-4 record, continued wins over credible opponents will be key to any ranking movement at 185 pounds
Costa has long been one of the UFC's more active personalities online, and this latest post fits squarely within that pattern. The lighthearted dig at himself, framing a language barrier as the only remaining challenge after defeating two Russian fighters, drew attention without touching on any upcoming bout or divisional developments. It is the kind of content that has helped "The Eraser" maintain a strong fan connection even during stretches away from the octagon.
