Paulo Costa has made his strong feelings about his Russian opponents very clear. As he prepares to move up to the light heavyweight division, Costa is set to face Azamat Murzakanov in the co-main event of UFC 327 this weekend.
During the pre-fight press conference, Costa, known as “The Eraser,” launched a series of verbal attacks on his upcoming opponent. Following his previous refusal to share his “secret concoction” with Khamzat Chimaev, Murzakanov is now also a target of Costa’s disdain.
Costa stated, “He doesn’t know anything about secret juice. This guy is fat as f*ck. He knows nothing about secret juice. I am on secret juice. Not him. Never ask for secret juice for a fat guy like him.”
The Brazilian fighter is coming off a victory against another Russian opponent and now aims to make Murzakanov, also Russian and known as “The Professional,” his next victim.
Paulo Costa Eyes Khamzat Chimaev After Azamat Murzakanov
In addition to his jabs at Murzakanov, Paulo Costa also called on Dana White to schedule a fight with Khamzat Chimaev next, provided he successfully defeats the undefeated Murzakanov this weekend. He continued to mock “The Professional” throughout the presser.
“I am going to f**k his fat ass up on Saturday. I’m on the co-main event for one reason: to fu*k up this fat Russian. Trust me. I represent Latin America, Central America, and our America. Not this Russian. I hate these huge f**king Russians and Dana maybe the third one, Chimaev. I want him next after beating this fat guy,” Costa declared.
Costa has previously expressed his interest in competing in both the middleweight and light heavyweight divisions. Meanwhile, Chimaev, the reigning 185-pound champion, is slated to make his first title defense at UFC 328. Following that, “Borz” intends to move up to 205 pounds in pursuit of becoming a two-division champion.
Should Costa deliver a decisive performance against the No. 6-ranked contender Azamat Murzakanov at UFC 327 and make a significant statement in the light heavyweight division, a highly anticipated grudge match with Chimaev could be on the horizon.
