The middleweight fight between Paulo Costa and Roman Kopylov, originally set for UFC 317 on June 28, has been postponed as Costa withdrew due to a virus. The match is now scheduled for UFC 318 on July 19 in New Orleans. This shift follows a challenging period for Costa, who has only one win in his last five fights against elite competitors. Kopylov, conversely, is performing well, currently on a two-fight winning streak after a rough start in the UFC, seeking to capitalize on this opportunity against Costa.
Costa and Kopylov's scheduled middleweight fight at UFC 317 has been postponed due to Costa's illness, now set for UFC 318 on July 19.
Costa's last win came in August 2022 against Luke Rockhold, but he has struggled lately, losing to several top fighters in the division.
Kopylov, facing Costa at UFC 318, is on a two-fight winning streak after bouncing back from his initial UFC losses, aiming to continue his progress.
The matchup shift from Las Vegas to New Orleans indicates a continuing trend of UFC's adaptability in scheduling events under unforeseen circumstances.
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