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<\/p>\nTonight\u2019s UFC 318 event was co-headlined by a middleweight bout between former title challenger Paulo Costa and rising contender Roman Kopylov.<\/p>\n
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Costa (15-4 MMA) had entered tonight\u2019s co-headliner with hopes of snapping a two-fight losing skid. The former middleweight title challenger had most previously competed last June at UFC 302, where he suffered a split decision loss to Sean Strickland<\/a>. \u2018Borrachinha\u2019s\u2019 most previous win had occurred in August of 2022, where he defeated former champion Luke Rockhold by unanimous decision.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Roman Kopylov (14-4 MMA) entered this evening\u2019s bout boasting a two-fight winning streak, this after earning Octagon<\/a> victories over Chris Curtis and Cesar Almeida respectively.\u00a0 The Russian standout had gone 5-1 over his previous five fights overall.<\/p>\n Tonight\u2019s UFC 318 co-main event resulted in a return to glory for Paulo Costa. \u2018The Eraser\u2019 was able to get the better of Roman Kopylov right from the opening bell and continued to outwork his younger opponent right until the final horn. It was an impressive showing and after the win, Costa proceeded to callout Khamzat Chimaev who has apparently been DMing his wife.<\/p>\n Official UFC 318 Results: Paulo Costa def. Roman Kopylov by unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 29-28)<\/p>\n Check out how the pros reacted to Costa vs. Kopylov below:<\/p>\n Costa is leaning back with his chin high. #UFC318<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) July 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 10-9 Costa.<\/p>\n Great opening round for The Eraser<\/p>\n \u2014 Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) July 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 10-9 Costa. He looks great #UFC318<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) July 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Damn Costa\u2019s kicks are looking freaking deadly tonight<\/p>\n \u2014 Jonny Meat (@JonnyBones) July 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 2 rounds pro Borracha ta lutando bem! #UFC318<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) July 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 20-18 Costa. He needs to keep digging to the body! #UFC318<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) July 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Coasts looking sharp & in shape!!!#UFC318<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Tracy Cortez\u2019s ERA (@TracyCortezmma) July 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Haha I agree going into round three. This is the best I think I\u2019ve ever seen him. https:\/\/t.co\/fbjXFLMz6j<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Jonny Meat (@JonnyBones) July 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Post-fight reactions to Paulo Costa defeating Roman Kopylov at UFC 318:<\/p>\n Paulo looks good but the hair looks horrible<\/p>\n \u2014 Luke Rockhold (@LukeRockhold) July 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Paulo Costa is BACK! #UFC318<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) July 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n @BorrachinhaMMA<\/a> is back better than ever @ufc<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Jeremy Stephens (@LiLHeathenMMA) July 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Yes Paulo Costa look good! #UFC318<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) July 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n The Secret Juice is working #ufc318<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) July 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Paulo Costa vs Joe Pyfer would be \ud83c\udf87\ud83e\udde8<\/p>\n \u2014 Anthony Pettis (@Showtimepettis) July 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Who would you like to see Costa fight next following his victory over Kopylov this evening in Louisiana?<\/p>\n