Paulo Costa's original fight was delayed from UFC 317 to UFC 318 due to illness caused by a virus, preventing him from training for two weeks. He expressed mixed feelings about the change, recognizing the opportunity to face talented fighters like Dustin Poirier and Max Holloway but emphasizing a desire to compete in Las Vegas. Costa believes in a higher purpose for his fight arrangements and is focused on his upcoming opponent, Roman Kopylov, regardless of their differing levels of fame and legacy in the sport.
"I got very sick. I don't know exactly, it's a kind of virus, but I could not train for like two weeks. I was very, very sick. I never before got a virus so hard like that."
"Yes. When I looked for this card and I see great names, I'm a fan of these guys, Max and Dustin. And they upgrade me to the co-main event, so I feel good."
"I'm happy because everything happens for a reason. I didn't understand it at the time, but I believe God has a plan for everything, so okay, I accept [it]."
"He's the guy that I need to beat, so I'm focused on him. It doesn't matter who he is or what he did before, what legacy he has or not."
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