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Tale of the Tape
Age
35
Height
6' 1"
Reach
72"
Stance
Orthodox
Country
Brazil
Key Stats
80%
Win Rate
81%
Finish Rate
12
KO/TKO Wins
1
Submission Wins
2
Title Fight Wins
20
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
Color = level vs. divisionStriking
Grappling
Career
Win Methods
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.
Recent Fights
Azamat Murzakanov
KO/TKO (Kick) R3 · Apr 12, 2026
UFC 327: Procházka vs. Ulberg
Roman Kopylov
Decision - Unanimous · Jul 20, 2025
UFC 318: Holloway vs. Poirier 3
Sean Strickland
Decision - Split · Jun 2, 2024
UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier
Robert Whittaker
Decision - Unanimous · Feb 18, 2024
UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria
Luke Rockhold
Decision - Unanimous · Aug 21, 2022
UFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards 2
Latest / Paulo Costa News
Paulo Costa Wants His Final Fight — Dana White Isn't Buying It
Costa says he has one bout left on his deal and a contracted three-round purse. White says the No. 6 light heavyweight keeps turning down offers.
Sep 23, 2026
Paulo Costa Gives UFC a Three-Option Ultimatum; Ankalaev Wants In
Costa says one fight is left on his deal — a 3-round bout he claims was already agreed. Ex-champ Ankalaev volunteered as his 'get-out-of-jail-free card'.
Sep 21, 2026
Curtis Blaydes Hunts a Bounce-Back at Noche UFC After FOTN Loss
The #7 heavyweight makes his 22nd Octagon walk against Waldo Cortes Acosta on Saturday, chasing a rebound after a Fight of the Night defeat to Josh Hokit.
Sep 11, 2026