Paulo Costa desires to return to the octagon ASAP and has large plans.
Earlier this yr, Costa moved as much as gentle heavyweight and introduced his arrival within the new weight class by dismantling Azamat Murzakanov at UFC 327.
Now, the 35-year-old Brazilian desires to battle in July or August and likewise has a couple of opponents in thoughts.
Paulo Costa reveals what he desires to do subsequent, and his plans don’t contain Khamzat Chimaev
In a latest clip, Paulo Costa revealed that he’s open to competing at middleweight, gentle heavyweight, and even heavyweight. “The Eraser” additionally took a number of photographs at Khamzat Chimaev all through the entire video.
Even earlier than transferring as much as 205 kilos, Costa has had his crosshairs on his archrival Chimaev. Nonetheless, now that “Borz” misplaced his title to Sean Strickland, “The Eraser” believes Chimaev is now mentally damaged, and them combating this yr is extremely unlikely.
Chimaev earlier wished to maneuver as much as gentle heavyweight had he defeated Strickland earlier this month. However now, after the title loss, the Chechen-born Emirati is determined to run it back with “Tarzan” and has postponed his plans of two-division glory.
Thus, “The Eraser” is prepared to remain lively and face other opponents whereas Khamzat Chimaev works his means again to the highest. The three potential opponents Costa has in thoughts are Josh Hokit, Mike Perry, and Sean Strickland. He stated:
“I do know a lot of you guys need me to face connoisseur Chechen Chiamev, aka connoisseur Chen Chen, subsequent. I don’t assume it’s going to occur. Why? As a result of he’s broke, I believe he’s carried out. I don’t assume he might be again, and even when he can develop up and be again, this is not going to be this yr. So let’s transfer on. I’ve a bunch of fights.
Nice fights, nice match to do. Alright. I wish to battle as quickly as doable. I believe August is a tremendous date. Even July… So cease speaking about connoisseur Chechen, okay? I wanted to try this battle earlier than he misplaced, however you realize psychological energy will not be considered one of his qualities. He has plenty of issues to resolve.”
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