Paulo Costa

Paulo Costa

"Borrachinha"

🏆 14 ❌ 4 ➖ 0 11
Age 34
Height 6′0″ / 183 cm
Division Middleweight (185 lbs)
Reach 72″ / 183 cm
Nationality Brazil
Place of Birth Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Next fight

Next fight of Paulo Costa is not determined yet.

Fight History

June 28, 2025
Draw (None)

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Biography

Paulo Costa is a Brazilian mixed martial artist competing in the UFC’s middleweight division. Born on April 21, 1991, in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil, Costa began training in martial arts at a young age, initially focusing on Muay Thai and later adding Brazilian jiu-jitsu to his skill set. Before committing fully to MMA, he also worked as an IT technician and briefly pursued a degree in law.

Costa began his professional MMA career in Brazil in 2012, earning a series of first-round stoppage victories that highlighted his physical strength and striking power. He gained wider attention with a successful appearance on a season of The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil, which helped pave the way for his UFC debut.

He joined the UFC in 2017 and quickly established himself as a powerful and aggressive striker, earning multiple performance bonuses and stopping several opponents in dominant fashion. His combination of forward pressure, physicality, and knockout ability made him a top contender in the middleweight division.

In 2020, Costa challenged for the UFC Middleweight Championship, facing Israel Adesanya in a highly anticipated bout. Though he came up short in the title fight, he remained active in the division, continuing to face top-level competition and maintain a position among the UFC’s ranked middleweights.

Known for his athleticism and finishing ability, Paulo Costa remains a prominent figure in the UFC with a reputation for entertaining and high-intensity bouts.

FAQ

PAULO COSTA PROFILE

WHAT IS PAULO COSTA'S RECORD?

Paulo Costa's record currently stands at 14 wins, 4 loses and 0 draw.

WHAT WAS COSTA'S LAST FIGHT?

Paulo Costa's last fight took place against Roman Kopylov on June 28, 2025, in Las Vegas, United States. He lost by None in the None round. That fight was 10 days ago.

HOW ACTIVE IS PAULO COSTA?

Costa's last 3 fights have come over a period of 1 year, 4 months and 11 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 5 months and 12 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 8 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 2 rounds on average.

WHERE IS PAULO COSTA FROM?

Costa was born in Brazil.

HOW OLD IS PAULO COSTA?

The Paulo Costa is currently 34 years old. He was born on April 21, 1991, so he will turn 35 in 9 months and 13 days.

HOW LONG HAS COSTA BEEN FIGHTING?

Paulo Costa made his professional debut in February 2012, so he has been a pro for 13 years.

HOW TALL IS PAULO COSTA?

Costa is 6' 0" (6 Foot and 0 inch) which is 183 cm (1 meter and 83 centimeters).

WHAT IS COSTA'S REACH?

His reach is 72 inches (72") which is 183 cm (1 meter and 83 centimeters).

WHAT WILL BE PAULO COSTA'S NEXT FIGHT?

Paulo Costa doesn't currently have a fight scheduled

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