Smith doubts Costa's knockout power

Former contender for the UFC light heavyweight title, American Anthony Smith doubts that the top fighter in the middle division is Brazilian Paulo Costa is still capable of knocking out his opponents.

Let us remind you that on February 17 at the UFC 298 tournament in Anaheim, USA, Kostya will have to share the octagon with the former Australian champion Robert Whittaker.

“I know a lot of people won’t like it when I say this. Everyone thinks that Paulo is an excellent striker, a knockout master, but he hasn’t knocked anyone out for a long time.

Is he an explosive and aggressive fighter who throws a lot of punches? Absolutely, but remember the last fighter he managed to drop. I can’t even remember right away. When he fought Rockhold, he shook him a couple of times, but was never able to finish,” MMA Mania quotes Smith.