Costa has garnered 14 wins, with a striking expertise showcased in his 11 knockouts since he started his professional career. His last fight ended in a split decision loss against Sean Strickland. Costa must sharpen his skills, as Kopylov also boasts a record of 14 wins, majority by knockouts, and comes off an impressive victory via head kick TKO over Chris Curtis.
What time is Paulo Costa vs Roman Kopylov fight
Live coverage for the Paulo Costa vs Roman Kopylov main card will start at 06:00 PM EST on DAZN, ESPN+, TNT Sports. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Paulo Costa vs Roman Kopylov Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, July 19, 2025 | 06:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, July 19, 2025 | 03:00 PM | 07:00 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, July 19, 2025 | 10:00 PM | 02:00 AM (next day) |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, July 20, 2025 | 09:00 AM | 01:00 PM |
The event takes place on July 19, 2025, at 10:00 PM EST. It will be held at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. UFC 318 features a middleweight bout between Paulo Costa and Roman Kopylov. This fight is part of the undercard for the main event between Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier. The match consists of three rounds.
The start time may vary depending on the performance of earlier fights on the card. Viewers should check local listings for exact times in their region.
Fighters Details
Paulo Costa faces Roman Kopylov in a middleweight bout.
Paulo Costa
- Nationality: Brazil
- Height: 183 cm
- Weight: 83.9 kg
- Total Fights: 18
- Record: 14 / 4 / 0
Paulo Costa, from Brazil, holds a professional record of 14 wins and 4 losses. He lost his last fight by split decision against Sean Strickland, who has a strong record of 29 wins. Costa's history shows strength with many knockouts.
Roman Kopylov
- Nationality: Russia
- Height: 183 cm
- Weight: 83.9 kg
- Total Fights: 17
- Record: 14 / 3 / 0
Roman Kopylov, fighting out of Russia, has a record of 14 wins and 3 losses. He won his last fight by TKO with a head kick against Chris Curtis, known for his knockout power. Kopylov's recent win suggests he brings potent striking skills into this matchup with Costa.
How and where to watch the Paulo Costa vs Roman Kopylov Fight
You can watch Paulo Costa vs Roman Kopylov via DAZN, ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office.
| Country | Price per month | Price per year | PPV Price |
| Canada | First month free, then $29.99/mo or $19.99/mo with annual subscription. | $239.88 | - |
| UK and Ireland | First month free, then £24.99/mo or £14.99/mo with annual subscription. | £179.88 | - |
| Australia | $13.99 per month | - | - |
| USA | First month free, then $29.99/mo or $19.99/mo with annual subscription. | $239.88 | - |
Paulo Costa vs Roman Kopylov Fight Card
- Max Holloway vs Dustin Poirier
- Paulo Costa vs Roman Kopylov
- Kevin Holland vs Daniel Rodriguez
- Dan Ige vs Patricio Freire
- Michael Johnson vs Daniel Zellhuber
- Kyler Phillips vs Vinicius Oliveira
- Marvin Vettori vs Brendan Allen
- Francisco Prado vs Nikolay Veretennikov
- Ateba Abega Gautier vs Robert Valentin
- Adam Fugitt vs Islam Dulatov
- Jimmy Crute vs Marcin Prachnio
- Ryan Spann vs Lukasz Brzeski
- Brunno Ferreira vs Jackson McVey
- Nicolle Caliari vs Carli Judice