Cost for the Chimaev fight: It will be a crazy fight that will end in the first round

Former middleweight title contender Paolo Costa responded to Khamzat Chimaev's threats. The two fighters are scheduled to square off on October 21st in Abu Dhabi at UFC 294. Just days after the fight was announced, Hamzat said he would make Paolo Costa cry inside the cage.

This is how the Brazilian answered MMA reporter Ariel Heluani. "I really wanted this fight. Dana White wanted her too. The audience too. Only Chimaev did not want her. He wanted fights with everyone in the bantamweight division, but not me. He's a little freaked out. Still, I love it. He helps me earn money. After all, he is a good fighter and I will beat him on his land", said the fighter with the nickname Boracina.

Košta even described how the fight should end. "I think it will be a crazy fight that will end in the first round. I will not try to deny him, I will look for a knockout. He will also want to take me down, so I prefer a knockout," added the 32-year-old Brazilian.

For "The MMA Hour", Košta also explained how the enmity between him and Chimaev was born. During Kosta's training in Las Vegas, Chimaev appeared and began a verbal firefight with him, which almost turned into physical self-battle. "I think the match will be very fast-paced. The press conference is also going to be crazy. I think he will be very aggressive and look for takedowns. It will be a great fight.”