Paulo Costa has significant experience with a professional record of 14 wins and 4 losses. His last fight ended in a split decision loss to Sean Strickland in June 2024. Known for his striking power, Costa's previous opponents have challenged him with diverse fighting styles, offering insight into how he might tackle Kopylov.
Roman Kopylov, coming in with momentum from a TKO victory over Chris Curtis in January 2025, holds a record of 14 wins and 3 losses. His proficiency in achieving knockouts suggests that his matchup with Costa could be intense. Kopylov’s previous victories show his ability to execute high-level striking techniques, setting up an engaging bout against the seasoned striker, Costa.
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 UFC 318 event takes place tonight, July 19, 2025, at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. The main card begins at 10:00 PM EST. This event features a middleweight bout between Paulo Costa and Roman Kopylov on the undercard. The main event will showcase Max Holloway against Dustin Poirier.
Please note that the start time for each fight may vary depending on the duration of earlier bouts. Fans should be prepared for potential changes in timing. Check the table with start times for your country to ensure you don’t miss any action.
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 | - |
Fighters Details
Paulo Costa
- Nationality: Brazil
- Height: 183 cm
- Weight: 83.9 kg
- Total Fights: 18
- Record: 14 / 4 / 0
Roman Kopylov
- Nationality: Russia
- Height: 183 cm
- Weight: 83.9 kg
- Total Fights: 17
- Record: 14 / 3 / 0
Paulo Costa vs Roman Kopylov Fight Card
- Max Holloway vs Dustin Poirier
- Paulo Costa vs Roman Kopylov
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- 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