Paulo Costa Vows Brutal Encounter with Azamat Murzakanov at UFC 327

Paulo Costa has made it clear he holds no affection for his Russian opponents. The fighter is set to move up to the light heavyweight division and will face Azamat Murzakanov in the co-main event of UFC 327 this weekend.

During the pre-fight press conference, "The Eraser" directed numerous barbs at his upcoming adversary. Following his previous refusal to share his "secret concoction" with Khamzat Chimaev, Murzakanov has now joined that list. Costa stated:

"He doesn’t know anything about the secret juice. This guy is fat as hell. 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 a Russian opponent and now hopes to make "The Professional," also Russian, his next victim.

Paulo Costa Targets Khamzat Chimaev After Azamat Murzakanov Bout

At the press conference, Paulo Costa also urged Dana White to book him against Khamzat Chimaev next, contingent on him defeating the undefeated Murzakanov this weekend. He also launched relentless attacks on "The Professional."

"I'm going to beat his fat ass up on Saturday. I'm on the co-main event for one reason: to defeat 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 has previously indicated a desire to compete in both the middleweight and light heavyweight divisions. Meanwhile, Chimaev, the reigning 185-pound champion, is scheduled for his first title defense at UFC 328. Following a successful defense, "Borz" intends to move up to 205 pounds in pursuit of championship status in two divisions.

Should Costa secure a victory against the No. 6 ranked contender Azamat Murzakanov at UFC 327 and make a significant statement in the division, a heated rematch with Chimaev could be on the horizon.

English Translation:

Paulo Costa has no love for his Russian opponents. Costa is making a move up to light heavyweight and will take on Azamat Murzakanov in the co-main event of UFC 327 this weekend. During the pre-fight press conference, "The Eraser" took repeated shots at his upcoming opponent. He had previously refused to share his mysterious concoction with Khamzat Chimaev, and now Murzakanov is on that list too. Costa said: "He doesn't know anything about secret juice. This guy is fat as hell. 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 is coming off a win over a Russian fighter and now hopes that "The Professional," also Russian, will be his next victim. During the presser, Paulo Costa also urged Dana White to set up a clash with Khamzat Chimaev next, provided he gets past the undefeated Murzakanov this weekend. He also took countless digs at "The Professional." "I am going to beat his fat ass up on Saturday. I’m on the co-main event for one reason: to defeat 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 has previously expressed a desire to fight in both the middleweight and the light heavyweight divisions. Meanwhile, Chimaev, the 185-pound titleholder, is going to make his first title defense at UFC 328. After one successful defense, "Borz" plans to move up to 205 pounds in pursuit of two-division glory. If Costa defeats the No. 6-ranked contender Azamat Murzakanov at UFC 327 and makes a statement in the division, a grudge match with Chimaev could very well be on the horizon.