Brazilian middleweight contender Paulo Costa has set his sights on a high-profile matchup against former champion Dricus du Plessis before the end of 2025, describing the South African as an “unpredictable” and challenging opponent following his recent loss to Khamzat Chimaev.
Paulo Costa Wants Dricus Du Plessis
The 34-year-old Paulo Costa, currently ranked 13th in the UFC middleweight division, recently returned to winning ways with a unanimous decision victory over Roman Kopylov at UFC 318 in July. This marked his first victory in nearly three years, snapping a difficult period that saw him go 1-4 across his previous five fights.