Former title challenger Paulo Costa looks to pick up a much-needed victory. Can he do it against Roman Kopylov in the UFC 318 co-feature?

Israel Adesanya has some rare praise for former rival Paulo Costa following the latter's win over Roman Kopylov at UFC 318.

In a 3-round middleweight bout on the main card, Paulo Costa and Roman Kopylov meet Saturday at UFC 318 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS – Paulo Costa's shaking at the UFC 318 pre-fight news conference had some viewers scratching their heads, while others were concerned. But immediately following his win Saturday at Smoothie King Center,

Paulo Costa promised a different sort of fighter after a cold streak and a year-long layoff from fighting. He delivered at UFC 318.

Paulo Costa got back into the win column at UFC 318 with a unanimous decision win over Roman Kopylov in the co-main event in New Orleans on Saturday night.

Paulo Costa returned to the win column with a strong performance against Roman Kopylov in the UFC 318 co-main event.

In the co-main event of UFC 318 this past Saturday, we saw a middleweight showcase between two ranked contenders. Former title challenger Paulo Costa (15-4)

Paulo Costa has no plans to let his heated rivalry with Khamzat Chimaev cool off anytime soon.

Follow UFC 318 live results and round-by-round updates for the Dustin Poirier vs. Max Holloway 3 fight card on Saturday night in New Orleans.