UFC · Light Heavyweight · #6

Paulo Costa

“The Eraser”

16-4

Record

KO/TKO wins

Sub wins

Decision wins

Photo: ESPN

Tale of the Tape

Age

Height

6' 1"

Reach

72"

Stance

Orthodox

Country

Brazil

Key Stats

80%

Win Rate

81%

Finish Rate

KO/TKO Wins

Submission Wins

Title Fight Wins

Pro Fights

Advanced Stats

Color = level vs. division

Striking

Sig. Strikes / MinTOP 11%6.15

Striking Accuracy61%

KO/TKO RateTOP 24%75%

Grappling

Takedowns / 15 Min0.3

Takedown Accuracy43%

Submission Rate6%

Career

Win Rate80%

Finish Rate81%

Pro Fights20

Win Methods

KO/TKO12 (75%)

Submission1 (6%)

Decision3 (19%)

Paulo Costa, better known as "The Eraser", holds the #6 spot at light heavyweight, flying the flag for Brazil — and rankings that high aren't given away, they're taken.

On the feet he's a problem: 6.15 significant strikes a minute at 61% accuracy, and 75% of his wins end in a knockout. The math is bad for anyone standing across from him.

Most recent outing: a win over Azamat Murzakanov via ko/tko (kick) r3. Business handled.

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