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Reinier de Ridder hits Paulo Costa with savage callout after Abu Dhabi win

Reinier de Ridder isn't resting on his laurels after defeating Robert Whittaker by split decision at UFC Abu Dhabi. 'The Dutch Knight,' a former ONE Championship double-champion, is already 4-0 inside the UFC after debuting in November 2024.

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Reinier de Ridder sends Paulo Costa a brutal reminder in response to his bold knockout prediction

A new rivalry could be brewing at middleweight as Reinier de Ridder goes back-and-forth with a fellow contender after UFC Abu Dhabi. De Ridder was among the biggest winners to emerge from Saturday’s UFC Fight Night event in the Middle East, as the former two-division ONE Championship titleholder continued his charge in his new promotion.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 25

Paulo Costa breaks down exactly how he would beat ‘dead man walking’ Khamzat Chimaev

Paulo Costa has evidently been thinking a lot about how his matchup with bitter rival Khamzat Chimaev would play out inside the UFC Octagon. The cancellation of Costa’s clash with Chimaev at UFC 294 in October 2023 only added fuel to the fire of their rivalry, and the heat has continued to pick up this year.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / July 24

Paulo Costa on Khamzat Chimaev: 'He's a c***'

Former middleweight title challenger Paulo Costa snapped a two-fight losing streak with an impressive unanimous decision win over Roman Kopylov in the UFC 318 co-main event last Saturday. During his UFC 318 post-fight interview, Costa went after undefeated Khamzat Chimaev. "Everybody knows that I hate that guy.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 22

Paulo Costa reveals ‘legal injections’ caused strange shaking in viral video taken days before impressive UFC 318 win

Paulo Costa was in the headlines for a strange reason ahead of his UFC 318 fight this past Saturday. While most of the attention surrounded Dustin Poirier and Max Holloway this past Saturday at UFC 318, former UFC middleweight title challenger Paulo Costa was heading into a huge fight to save his career.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / July 21

Paulo Costa Calls Out Fighter That’s Harassing His Wife

Paulo Costa promised to show a different version of himself after a cold streak and a year long layoff and he delivered at UFC 318. The former middleweight

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / July 21

After a vintage performance at UFC 318, what’s next for Paulo Costa?

In the co-main event of UFC 318 this past Saturday, we saw a middleweight showcase between two ranked contenders. Former title challenger Paulo Costa (15-4) took on a very dangerous striker in Roman Kopylov (14-4).

MMA News / FirstSportz / July 21

Paulo Costa to ‘Boost’ Vintage Rivalry with Visit to Chicago While Khamzat Chimaev Stretches War of Words

Don’t call it a comeback; ‘vintage’ Paulo Costa, who went 5-0 in his early UFC days did not lose a step. The fighter just needed his tune back, and he did at UFC 318.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 21

Israel Adesanya offers rare praise to old rival Paulo Costa after ‘vintage’ performance at UFC 318

Even Israel Adesanya couldn’t hate on Paulo Costa after he returned to winning ways at UFC 318. The middleweight duo shared a bitter rivalry before and after their title fight in September 2020.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / July 20

Paulo Costa calls out 'coward' Khamzat Chimaev following UFC 318 win

Former middleweight title challenger Paulo Costa looked impressive in his UFC 318 co-main event win over Roman Kopylov. He entered the fight coming off

MMA News / MMA Weekly / July 20

Paulo Costa decisions Roman Kopylov in UFC 318 co-main event

A middleweight bout between No. 13 ranked Paulo Costa and No. 14 ranked Roman Kopylov served as the UFC 318 co-main event on Saturday. Costa entered the fight coming off back-to-back losses and had been defeated in four of his last five fights.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 20

‘Freaking deadly’… Jon Jones leads praise as Paulo Costa revives career with first win in three years at UFC 318

Paulo Costa snapped his three-year losing streak as a heavy underdog at UFC 318. The one-time middleweight title challenger had lost four of his past five

MMA News / MMA on SI / July 20

Paulo Costa calls out Khamzat Chimaev after vintage performance at UFC 318

Top-ranked middleweight contenders Paulo Costa and Roman Kopylov met in the Octagon as the co-main event for UFC 318. Taking place at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, LA, UFC 318 was built around Dustin Poirier's retirement fight against "BMF" titleholder Max Holloway, which served as the card's headlining attraction.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 19

Paulo Costa bravely taunted scary fighter Joe Rogan called a ‘freak’ during 2019 Fight of the Year contender

UFC 318 star Paulo Costa’s last victory before losing his undefeated status didn’t fail to entertain the fans. While all eyes are on Dustin Poirier on Saturday as his career comes to a close in the main event, UFC 318 also marks a crucial moment in the career of co-headliner Costa.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / July 18

UFC 318: Drama-Free Friday Morning on Scales in New Orleans

UFC 318 is almost here. Tomorrow night, Smoothie King Center in New Orleans plays host to the Saturday night MMA extravaganza. If you want to watch this event and you’re inside the United States, ESPN+ will carry the schedule of events from start to finish.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / July 18

UFC 318 Co-Main Event Preview and Prediction: Paulo Costa – Roman Kopylov

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 Costa (14-4) is back as he takes on a dangerous striker in 14th ranked Roman Kopylov (14-3).

MMA News / FirstSportz / July 18

Khamzat Chimaev Responds to Paulo Costa Fiery Threat at UFC 318: 'Don’t Cry'

Paulo Costa returns this Saturday for a thrilling middleweight battle against Roman Kopylov at UFC 318 after two consecutive losses. This fight marks Costa’s first UFC appearance since his defeat to Sean Strickland, motivating him to make a powerful comeback performance.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / July 17

UFC 318’s Exciting Main Card Capped by Fond Farewell Saturday

UFC 318 fight week rolls on. Saturday evening, the second show of 2025’s seventh month sees Dana White and company travel to the French Quarter in New Orleans for the UFC’s latest pay-per-view extravaganza.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / July 17

Khamzat Chimaev Is In Paulo Costa’s Girlfriends DM’s

Things have clearly reached a boiling point between Paulo Costa and Khamzat Chimaev. Things have turned disrespectful at this point. In a fight conference Costa went off of Chimaev for sliding into his girlfriend DM’s.

MMA News / HITC / July 17

Israel Adesanya reveals what Paulo Costa needs to return to the top at UFC 318

Israel Adesanya believes Paulo Costa’s mindset is the deciding factor in how he performs at UFC 318. Costa is set to make his first appearance of 2025 when he takes part in the co-main event of UFC 318 in New Orleans on Saturday.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 16

UFC 318 – Paulo Costa vs. Roman Kopylov: Preview & Betting Tips

Paulo “The Eraser” Costa returns to the Octagon at UFC 318 to face the rising and dangerous middleweight contender Roman Kopylov. You would imagine that Costa (14-4) will look to approach this fight with urgency, because a third loss in four fights, especially by stoppage, could spell the end of his UFC run.

MMA News / FirstSportz / June 3, 2024

Paulo Costa sick of point-fighting after lackluster UFC 302 performance; vows to return to old ways

Paulo Costa‘s co-main event performance against Sean Strickland was an absolute nightmare. Despite the fighter’s commitment, Costa only ran in circles for five rounds and failed to do anything at UFC 302.

MMA News / MMA on SI / January 13, 2024

Paulo Costa Makes Huge Announcement After UFC 298 Scare

Despite being officially announced for the card, Paulo Costa had the MMA community in a chokehold when he revealed he hadn't signed his contract to fight Robert Whittaker at UFC 298. "Borrachinha" has had five cancelled fights since 2021, becoming synonymous with fight cancellations.