The medium weight star of the UFC, Paulo Costa, has opined for why, in his opinion, Khamzat Chimaev is harmful to mixed martial arts.
After his victory over Roman Kopylov earlier this summer, Paulo Costa seems to look at the UFC medium weight championship championship. Of course, claiming that title will be easier to say it than to do it, especially considering that the champion is Khamzat Chimaev.
The good news for Paulo Costa is that he has an innate rivalry with Khamzat. Both have exchanged opinions on social networks on numerous occasions and also in interviews, and without a doubt it seems that They are destined to face at some point.
In a recent interview, Paulo Costa opined about Chimaev's performance at UFC 319 and his fighting style in general.
► Paulo Costa opinion about Khamzat Chimaev
“I am impressed with his grip on the floor, but I was waiting for an exciting fight. I didn't expect Dricus to be nailed to the crucifix like that time. ”
“People don't want to see boys hugging for 25 minutes. This is not good for sport. They need to get there against him. ”
Chimaev will obviously be the favorite for a fight like this, but we may have to wait a little longer to see it. After all, Costa is behind some others in the hierarchyand it seems that Khamzat is now concentrated in other opponents.
When analyzing the confrontation machinations with Chimaev And what would do inside the cage against the undefeated mma fighterCosta said:
“I will show you. When I throw my legs, I will block your head here, knees here, and then move my legs. The fight will remain standing. He will launch again and again, but then he will get tired and start hitting him on the head and body. Although it demolishes me, it will not remain there. I will get up as soon as my tr*will touch the ground. ”
