In the co-main event of UFC 318, we are going to see a fun middleweight matchup between two ranked contenders. Former title challenger and 13th ranked Paulo

Paulo Costa reveals the shocking reason he wants to go to war with Khamzat Chimaev, igniting tension ahead of a potential clash.

M ax Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier 3 is a tough act to live up to. Two of UFC's most endearing and enduring stars will collide, after which Poirier will retire in his home state of Louisiana at UFC 318. The MMA world's attention will appropriately be on the main event, but it's not the only significant fight.

Paulo Costa returns this Saturday for a thrilling middleweight battle against Roman Kopylov at UFC 318 after two consecutive losses. The post Khamzat Chimaev Responds to Paulo Costa Fiery Threat at UFC 318: “Don’t Cry” appeared first on FirstSportz.

NEW ORLEANS – Paulo Costa has seen better days, but Roman Kopylov still considers him to be at elite level.

While his former rival Israel Adesanya has urged Costa to ‘get serious again’, the Brazilian clearly has more on his mind than just his upcoming matchup. His return at UFC 318 sees the former middleweight title challenger face Roman Kopylov in a fight that could have huge implications for their standings in the division.

Former UFC champions Kamaru Usman and Henry Cejudo recently shared their predictions for the upcoming Paulo Costa vs. Roman Kopylov fight.

NEW ORLEANS – Things between Paulo Costa and Khamzat Chimaev seem to be getting worse.

The Octagon is in New Orleans for local and global favorite Dustin Poirier’s farewell. After 18 years as an active MMA fighter, the gloves will be hung up after Poirier fights Max Holloway at UFC 318 for the symbolic BMF title.

UFC middleweight Paulo Costa is expecting a quick finish as he prepares to battle Roman Kopylov at UFC 318 this weekend.