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Paulo Costa Record, stats and next fight

16-4-0 (W-L-D)

12Wins by knockout
1Wins by submission
9First round finishes
Paulo Costa
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Stats and record

20Pro fights
81%Finish rate
12UFC fights
4Title fights
4Performance bonuses
2Win streak

Wins by method

KO / TKO12 (75 %)
Submission1 (6 %)
Decision3 (19 %)

Losses by method

KO / TKO1 (25 %)
Submission0 (0 %)
Decision3 (75 %)

Profile

Age
35 years
Born
April 21, 1991
Birthplace
Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Height
6'0" (183 cm)
Weight
205 lbs (93 kg)
Reach
72" (183 cm)
Division
Light Heavyweight
Fighting out of
Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Team
Team Nogueira Champion Team Clube Atlético Mineiro Fight Ready
Trainer
Eric Albarracin
UFC debut
March 11, 2017

Fight history

  1. Win

    vs Azamat Murzakanov

    UFC 327 · Apr 11, 2026 · Miami, Florida, United States

    Method
    TKO (head kick)
    Round
    3
    Time
    1:23
  2. Win

    vs Roman Kopylov

    UFC 318 · Jul 19, 2025 · New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  3. Loss

    vs Sean Strickland

    UFC 302 · Jun 1, 2024 · Newark, New Jersey, United States

    Method
    Decision (split)
    Round
    5
    Time
    5:00
  4. Loss

    vs Robert Whittaker

    UFC 298 · Feb 17, 2024 · Anaheim, California, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  5. Win

    vs Luke Rockhold Bonus

    UFC 278 · Aug 20, 2022 · Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  6. Loss

    vs Marvin Vettori

    UFC Fight Night: Costa vs. Vettori · Oct 23, 2021 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    5
    Time
    5:00
  7. Loss

    vs Israel Adesanya Title

    UFC 253 · Sep 27, 2020 · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    Method
    TKO (punches and elbows)
    Round
    2
    Time
    3:59
  8. Win

    vs Yoel Romero Bonus

    UFC 241 · Aug 17, 2019 · Anaheim, California, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
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  1. Win

    vs Uriah Hall Bonus

    UFC 226 · Jul 7, 2018 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    2
    Time
    2:38
  2. Win

    vs Johny Hendricks

    UFC 217 · Nov 4, 2017 · New York City, New York, United States

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    2
    Time
    1:23
  3. Win

    vs Oluwale Bamgbose

    UFC 212 · Jun 3, 2017 · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    2
    Time
    1:06
  4. Win

    vs Garreth McLellan Bonus

    UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Gastelum · Mar 11, 2017 · Fortaleza, Brazil

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    1:17
  5. Win

    vs Adriano Balby de Araujo Title

    Jungle Fight 90 · Sep 3, 2016 · São Paulo, Brazil

    Method
    KO (punch)
    Round
    1
    Time
    3:25
  6. Win

    vs Eduardo Ramón Title

    Jungle Fight 87 · May 21, 2016 · São Paulo, Brazil

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    2:40
  7. Win

    vs Bruno Assis

    Jungle Fight 84 · Dec 5, 2015 · São Paulo, Brazil

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    1:17
  8. Win

    vs Wagner Silva Gomes Title

    Face to Face 11 · Apr 24, 2015 · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    4:37
  9. Win

    vs Gérson da Conceição

    Face to Face 9 · Dec 19, 2014 · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Method
    TKO (doctor stoppage)
    Round
    1
    Time
    5:00
  10. Win

    vs Fábio Moreira

    BH Fight: MMA Grand Prix · Nov 1, 2013 · Belo Horizonte, Brazil

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    1:26
  11. Win

    vs Ademilson Borges

    Upper Fight: MMA Championship 2 · Jun 15, 2013 · Teófilo Otoni, Brazil

    Method
    TKO (head kick and punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    0:32
  12. Win

    vs Téo Esteves

    MMA Total Combat: Santa Luzia · Feb 5, 2012 · Santa Luzia, Brazil

    Method
    TKO (head kick and punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    2:08

Analysis

Paulo Costa, known as “The Eraser”, competes in the UFC light heavyweight division and comes from Brazil.

His professional record stands at 16 wins and 4 losses. Of those wins, 12 came by KO or TKO, 1 by submission and 3 on the scorecards, a 81% finish rate.

He made his promotional debut on March 11, 2017 at UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Gastelum against Garreth McLellan (win). He has since gone 8-4 in 12 UFC bouts.

In his most recent fight, on April 11, 2026 at UFC 327, he beat Azamat Murzakanov by TKO (head kick) in the third round.

His career includes 4 title fights and 4 performance bonuses.

He stands 183 cm and has a 183 cm reach.

He trains at Team Nogueira Champion Team Clube Atlético Mineiro Fight Ready out of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Data updated on September 28, 2026. Record and measurements cross-checked against official results and Wikipedia. Text written by the MMA Official editorial team.

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