Paulo Costa‘s focus extends far beyond a rematch with Khamzat Chimaev. The Brazilian fighter gears up for his UFC 298 co-main event against former UFC middleweight champion, Robert Whittaker.
While he had to withdraw from their previously scheduled bout in October due to an elbow infection, Costa addressed Khamzat Chimaev. Despite a tense encounter at the UFC Performance Institute in the past, Costa bears no animosity but emphasizes his pursuit of championship gold. He expresses his reluctance to engage in a backward fight against someone aiming to secure a victory over a ranked opponent in the middleweight division.