Tonight’s UFC 318 occasion was co-headlined by a middleweight match between former title challenger Paulo Costa and Rising contender Roman Kopirov.
Costa (15-4 MMA) entered tonight’s co-headliner in hopes of snapping a skid that misplaced two video games. The previous middleweight title challenger was largely competing at UFC 302 in June final yr. “Borrachinha’s”‘s most earlier victory befell in August 2022, defeating former champion Luke Rockhold by unanimous choice.
In the meantime, Rome’s Kopirov (14-4 MMA) entered the night time’s match, boasting two consecutive victories after signing Chris Curtis and Cesar Almeida respectively. The Russian standout went 5-1 total in his earlier 5 fights.
Tonight’s UFC 318 co-main occasion is again to Paulo Costa’s glory. “The Eraser” was capable of make Roman Kopirov higher from the opening bell, persevering with to overhaul the youthful opponents to the ultimate horn. It was a powerful present, and after the victory, Costa started calling out Khamzat Chimaev, who apparently seems to be DMing his spouse.
Official UFC 318 Outcomes: Paulo Costa def. Kopirov of Rome by unanimous choice (30-27 x2, 29-28)
See how the professionals responded to Costa vs. Kopirov.
Costa is coming again together with his chin excessive. #ufc318
– Alanjouban (@Alanjouban) July 20, 2025
10-9 Costa.
Superb opening spherical for erasers
-AaronBronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) July 20, 2025
10-9 Costa. He appears to be like nice #ufc318
– Henry Cejudo (@henrycejudo) July 20, 2025
Rattling Costa’s kick appears to be like lethal lethal tonight
– Johnny Meat (@jonnybones) July 20, 2025
2 Spherical Professional Rubber It is a good battle! #ufc318
– Gilbert Barnes Durinho (@gilbertduirinho) July 20, 2025
20-18 Costa. He must proceed digging his physique! #ufc318
– Henry Cejudo (@henrycejudo) July 20, 2025
The coast is sharp and formed!!!#ufc318
– The Age of Tracy Cortez (@tracycortezmma) July 20, 2025
Haha I comply with enter spherical three. That is one of the best I’ve ever met him. https://t.co/fbjxflmz6j
– Johnny Meat (@jonnybones) July 20, 2025
Postwar response to Paulo Costa, who defeated Romakopirov in UFC 318:
Paul appears to be like good, however his hair is horrifying
– Lukerockhold (@lukerockhold) July 20, 2025
Paulo Costa is again! #ufc318
– Henry Cejudo (@henrycejudo) July 20, 2025
@Borrachinhamma I’ve come again greater than ever @ufc
– Jeremy Stevens (@lilheathenmma) July 20, 2025
Sure, Paulo Costa appears to be like good! #ufc318
– Gilbert Barnes Durinho (@gilbertduirinho) July 20, 2025
Secret juice is working #ufc318
– Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) July 20, 2025
Paulo Costa vs Joe Piffer will likely be 🎇🧨
– Anthony Pettis (@showtimepettis) July 20, 2025
Do you need to see the following battle towards Costa after his victory over Kopirov tonight in Louisiana?
