Paulo Costa vs Roman Kopylov - AI generated fight pick

Paulo Costa is the more proven, battle-tested fighter at the elite level of the middleweight division. He has a higher significant strike accuracy (58% vs 51%), more first-round finishes (9 vs 1), and a substantial edge in takedown accuracy (75% vs 42%). While both men are powerful strikers, Costa's durability and experience against top-tier opponents (such as Adesanya, Vettori, and Romero) give him a significant edge. Kopylov is dangerous with his boxing and has shown improved takedown defense (87%), but he has struggled against high-pressure, physical fighters and was recently submitted by Anthony Hernandez. Historically, fighters with Costa's physicality, aggression, and finishing ability have had success against technical strikers with less elite experience. Costa's ability to mix in takedowns and pressure should allow him to break Kopylov down over the course of the fight.