Paulo Costa has stated he plans to fight in both the light heavyweight and middleweight divisions. He intends not just to compete in both weight classes, but to be a title contender in each. Costa clarified that he is fighting at light heavyweight not because he cannot make middleweight, but because everything is planned and he received a good opportunity to compete at 93 kg (205 lbs). He emphasized that his move to light heavyweight is strategic rather than out of necessity.
