NEW ORLEANS – Paulo Costa's shaking at the UFC 318 pre-fight news conference had some viewers scratching their heads, while others were concerned. But immediately following his win Saturday at Smoothie King Center,

Israel Adesanya has some rare praise for former rival Paulo Costa following the latter's win over Roman Kopylov at UFC 318.

Paulo Costa promised a different sort of fighter after a cold streak and a year-long layoff from fighting. He delivered at UFC 318.

Former title challenger Paulo Costa looks to pick up a much-needed victory. Can he do it against Roman Kopylov in the UFC 318 co-feature?

Paulo Costa got back into the win column at UFC 318 with a unanimous decision win over Roman Kopylov in the co-main event in New Orleans on Saturday night.

In a 3-round middleweight bout on the main card, Paulo Costa and Roman Kopylov meet Saturday at UFC 318 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.

Paulo Costa returned to the win column with a strong performance against Roman Kopylov in the UFC 318 co-main event.

Adesanya gave Costa a brutal reality check ahead of his return to the Octagon at UFC 318. The 35-year-old urged Costa to ‘get serious’ about his career, and it seemed to work as he won for the first time in three years. “Paulo Costa, where’s he been. Can’t remember,” Adesanya said.

Paulo Costa put on a vintage performance to take out Roman Kopylov in the UFC 318 co-main event and he wasted no time turning his attention to a future fight against Khamzat Chiamev

SportsLine's Daniel Vithlani reveals his picks for the UFC 318 fight card from Smoothie King Center in New Orleans on Saturday