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Paulo Costa is a prominent professional mixed martial artist and a former middleweight title contender of the UFC. He made his professional debut in 2012 and competed in various promotions before making his debut in the UFC. Costa signed with the UFC in 2017 and has been competing in the promotion since then.
Roman Kopylov, on the other hand is also an impressive up-and-coming fighter in the UFC. He became a professional in 2019 and has since been fighting in the company. As of June 2025, Kopylov is ranked No. 14 in the middleweight rankings of the company.
Paulo Costa vs. Roman Kopylov Tale of the Tape
| Stats | Paulo Costa | Roman Kopylov |
| MMA Record | 14-4-0 | 14-3 |
| UFC Ranking (middleweight) | 13 | 14 |
| Last Fight | Loss | Win |
| Nationality | Brazilian | Russian |
| Height | 6'1" | 6'0" |
| Weight | 185 lbs. | 185 lbs. |
| Age | 34 | 34 |
| Reach | 72 in | 75 in |
| Striking Accuracy | 58% | 50% |
| Takedown Accuracy | 75% | 42% |
| Takedown Defense | 80% | 87% |
| Win Streak (Active) | 0 | 2 |
| MMA Debut | 2012 | 2016 |
Paulo Costa Record
Paulo Costa has a professional record of 14 wins and four losses as of June 13, 2025. Costa has 11 wins by knockout, one by submission, and two victories by decision. Costa has suffered one loss by knockout and three by decision.
| 18 matches | 14 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 11 | 1 |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 2 | 3 |
Roman Kopylov Record
Roman Kopylov has a professional record of 14 wins and three losses as of June 13, 2025. Kopylov has 12 knockout and two decision victories. He has lost two fights by submission and one by decision.
| 17 matches | 14 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 12 | 0 |
| By submission | 0 | 2 |
| By decision | 2 | 1 |
FAQs on Paulo Costa vs. Roman Kopylov
A. They will face each other at UFC 317.
A. The pair will face each other at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, USA.
A. As of June 13, 2025, he is 34 years old.
A. As of June 13, 2025, he is 34 years old.
A. He has an orthodox stance.
