
The UFC is filled with colorful personalities, from Sean Strickland to Merab Dvalishvili. Paulo Costa stands out for his chaotic and unfiltered online behavior. Known for mocking fellow fighters and even entire nations, Costa clearly thrives on controversy. His latest antic? He shared a video of himself seemingly knocking out his nephew and leaving the internet in stitches. Whether fans love him or hate him, one thing is certain: Paulo Costa knows how to stay in the spotlight.
On Instagram, Paulo Costa shared a playful video featuring his young nephew. In the clip, the child challenges Costa and lands a solid punch to his stomach, leaving a noticeable red mark. When it’s Costa’s turn to strike back, his nephew humorously shields himself with three pillows in front of his stomach to soften the blow. Just before Costa throws his punch, the video cuts off and ends with a meme implying that he knocked his nephew out badly, adding to the comedic tone.
Indeed, it was yet another hilarious skit from Paulo Costa, perfectly capturing his unpredictable and entertaining personality ahead of his upcoming fight. Known for blending humor with hype, Costa continues to engage fans in unconventional ways. While some may find his antics over the top, there’s no denying his ability to stay relevant and talked about.
UFC 317 Will Feature Paulo Costa Against Roman Kopylov

UFC President Dana White has officially announced that UFC 317 will close out International Fight Week on June 29 in Las Vegas. The Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira pay-per-view lineup promises fireworks, including the return of former middleweight title challenger Paulo Costa. He’ll square off against Russian knockout artist Roman Kopylov in what’s expected to be a striking-heavy battle.
Paulo Costa now focuses on one clear goal—bouncing back from his recent setbacks. After a string of tough losses, the former title challenger aims to make a statement in his return. With a win over Roman Kopylov, Costa hopes to reignite his climb up the middleweight ranks and reestablish himself as a top contender.
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