Paulo Costa explodes after disturbing Khamzat Chimaev DMs to his girlfriend ahead of UFC 318 clash
The buildup to UFC 318 just got personal. At the media day in New Orleans, Paulo Costa shocked reporters and fans by accusing Khamzat Chimaev of sending disrespectful messages to his girlfriend on Instagram.
Costa, known for his fierce personality, didn't hold back his anger. He said the messages were 'very bad' and now he wants to settle it inside the octagon.
Paulo Costa says Khamzat Chimaev crossed the line before UFC 318
During UFC 318's official media event held on July 17, 2025, Paulo Costa made a public accusation. He claimed that Khamzat Chimaev slid into his girlfriend's Instagram DMs and said 'very bad things.' Costa said, 'He crossed the line. I want to hurt him.' This unexpected revelation has added a lot of heat to an already tense week before the pay-per-view event.
Costa is currently set to face Roman Kopylov at UFC 318 in New Orleans. However, his focus seemed more directed at Chimaev, who he believes is playing mental games. According to Costa, Chimaev's behavior was a dirty move meant to get under his skin. This claim immediately caught fire on social media, with fans reacting to the drama and questioning Chimaev's actions.
Khamzat Chimaev stays silent as Paulo Costa's UFC 318 claims spark fan debate online
So far, Khamzat Chimaev has not responded publicly to Costa's accusations.
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But that hasn't stopped fans from choosing sides. On Twitter and Instagram, users debated whether Costa was telling the full story or simply hyping up a future fight. Chimaev, known for his trash talk, has used mind games before to unsettle his opponents. Many compared his behavior to NFL star Jalen Ramsey, who was known for similar tactics.
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While Costa is not currently scheduled to fight Chimaev, a win at UFC 318 could bring him closer to a long-awaited matchup.
The two were originally supposed to fight at UFC 294, but the bout was canceled after Costa suffered an elbow injury. UFC fans have been asking for that fight ever since.
As UFC 318 approaches, Costa's statements have spiced up the event. Fans now have more to watch than just the fights, they're watching a personal vendetta unfold. Will Costa back it up in his matchup? And can this feud lead to a blockbuster fight with Chimaev? Only fight night will tell, but the spotlight is on UFC 318.
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