“He’s going to have a very different fight than he’s ever had,” Costa said. “He is a fighter who uses jiu-jitsu a lot, and from what I saw in his previous fights, his opponents were just trying to defend themselves. I am different. If he puts me down, I attack. That will be something that he might get frustrated with.”
The only thing better than making it to the UFC is having an incredible performance in your debut and leaving with a win. That mindset is no different for Costa, and he’s dedicating it to everyone back in Brazil who has supported him up until this point.
“This is my dream,” Costa said. “The people who saw me grow up in Manaus, who saw my effort until today…this dream is not only mine, but theirs as well. For my family, for my students in Mexico, for my friends in Manaus. It is something that I said would happen, that I would get here. This can be an inspiration for other athletes, who saw me start in Manaus, who saw how I started, and where I came from.”