Paulo Costa
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CAREER SUMMARY
Paulo Costa holds a professional MMA record of 16-4-0. Paulo Costa has won 16 fights: 12 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission, 3 by decision. Of 4 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Paulo Costa lands 6.15 significant strikes per minute with 59% accuracy and averages 0.30 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: April 11, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.
Profile
- Height
- 6'1"185 cm
- Weight
- 205 lbs93 kg
- Reach
- 72"183 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- DOB
- 1991-04-21
- Age
- 35
- Nationality
- Brazil
- Birthplace
- Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
Camp
- Team Borracha · Brazil
Fight DNA
Complete FighterUFCalendar's style model · Light Heavyweight roster (15 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Paulo Costa sits in the top 25.
- #6 Strikes landed per minute, Middleweight6.21
- #7 Most significant strikes in a fight, Light Heavyweight163
- #7 Strikes absorbed per minute, Middleweight5.89
- #13 Most significant strikes in a fight, Middleweight158
- #15 Best significant strike accuracy, Middleweight57.9%
- #18 Most significant strikes landed, Middleweight716
- #4 Most significant strikes in a fight, Light Heavyweight163
- #4 Strikes landed per minute, Middleweight6.21
- #5 Strikes absorbed per minute, Middleweight5.89
- #10 Most significant strikes in a fight, Middleweight158
- #13 Best significant strike accuracy, Middleweight57.9%
- #17 Most significant strikes landed, Middleweight716
- #25 Longest win streak, Middleweight5
Bonus résumé
Paulo Costa has won 4 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $225,000.
- ★ FOTNvs Luke Rockhold · UFC 278: Usman vs Edwards 2Aug 20, 2022
- ★ FOTNvs Yoel Romero · UFC 241: Cormier vs MiocicAug 17, 2019
- ★ POTNvs Uriah Hall · UFC 226: Miocic vs CormierJul 7, 2018
- ★ POTNvs Garreth McLellan · UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs GastelumMar 12, 2017
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Light Heavyweight top 5
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Paulo Costa earns per fight.
Career history
- WINUFCUFC 327: Procházka vs Ulberg· Apr 11, 2026· Light Heavyweight· 16-4 vs 16-1TKOR3 · 1:23
- WINUFCUFC 318: Holloway vs Poirier 3· Jul 19, 2025· Middleweight· 15-4 vs 14-4UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC 302: Makhachev vs Poirier· Jun 1, 2024· Middleweight· 14-4 vs 29-6SDR5 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC 298: Volkanovski vs Topuria· Feb 17, 2024· Middleweight· 14-3 vs 25-7UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC 278: Usman vs Edwards 2· Aug 20, 2022· Middleweight· 14-2 vs 16-6FOTNUDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Costa vs Vettori· Oct 23, 2021· Light Heavyweight· 13-2 vs 18-4-1UDR5 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC 253: Adesanya vs Costa· Sep 27, 2020· Middleweight· 13-1 vs 20-0TKOR2 · 3:59
- WINvs Yoel RomeroUFCUFC 241: Cormier vs Miocic· Aug 17, 2019· Middleweight· 13-0 vs 13-4FOTNUDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Uriah HallUFCUFC 226: Miocic vs Cormier· Jul 7, 2018· Middleweight· 12-0 vs 13-9POTNTKOR2 · 2:38
- WINUFCUFC 217: Bisping vs St-Pierre· Nov 4, 2017· Middleweight· 11-0 vs 18-8TKOR2 · 1:23
- WINUFCUFC 212: Aldo vs Holloway· Jun 2, 2017· Middleweight· 10-0 vs 6-3TKOR2 · 1:06
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Gastelum· Mar 12, 2017· Middleweight· 9-0 vs 13-6POTNTKOR1 · 1:17
- WINvs Adriano Balby×1Title bout · Title win #1Jungle Fight 90· Sep 3, 2016· Middleweight· 8-0 vs 11-3TKOR1 · 3:25
- WINvs Eduardo RamonJungle Fight 87· May 21, 2016· Middleweight· 7-0 vs 11-2SUBR1 · 2:40
- WINvs Bruno AssisJungle Fight 84· Dec 5, 2015· Middleweight· 6-0 vs 3-1TKOR1 · 1:17
- WINvs Wagner Silva×1Title bout · Title win #1Face to Face 11· Apr 24, 2015· Middleweight· 5-0 vs 3-4TKOR1 · 4:37
- WINvs Gerson ConceiçãoFace to Face 9· Dec 19, 2014· Middleweight· 4-0 vs 8-8TKOR1 · 5:00
- WINvs Fabio MoreiraBH Sparta· Nov 1, 2013· 3-0 vs 0-1TKO
- WINvs Ademilson Borges DuarteMinas Gerais Regional· Jun 15, 2013· 2-0 vs 1-2TKO
- WINvs Teo EstevesMinas Gerais Regional· Feb 25, 2012· 1-0 vs 0-1TKO
- LOSSvs Marcio Alexandre Jr.The Ultimate Fighter Brazil Season 3· Apr 20, 2014· Middleweight· 4-1SD
- WINvs José Roberto RochaThe Ultimate Fighter Brazil Season 3· Mar 9, 2014· Middleweight· 4-0SUB
Official UFC Ranking
Paulo Costa's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.
- Current
- #6 Light Heavyweight
- Meta rank
- #4 Light Heavyweight
- Peak
- #2 Middleweight
- First ranked
- Nov 8, 2017
- Times ranked
- 364
Middleweight
Light Heavyweight
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1764▲19
- Peak
- 1876Aug 18, 2019
- Rated fights
- 20
Frequently asked questions
When does Paulo Costa fight next?
Paulo Costa has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Paulo Costa's record?
Paulo Costa's professional MMA record is 16-4-0.
Who is Paulo Costa fighting next?
Paulo Costa's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Paulo Costa fight last?
Paulo Costa most recently fought Azamat Murzakanov at UFC 327: Procházka vs Ulberg on Saturday, April 11, 2026, WIN (TKO).
What weight class does Paulo Costa fight in?
Paulo Costa fights at Light Heavyweight.
Is Paulo Costa ranked in the UFC?
Paulo Costa is currently ranked #6 in the UFC Light Heavyweight division.
How many knockouts does Paulo Costa have?
Paulo Costa has 12 wins by KO/TKO and 1 win by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Paulo Costa won?
Paulo Costa has won 4 UFC post-fight bonuses: 2× Fight of the Night, 2× Performance of the Night.
How tall is Paulo Costa?
Paulo Costa is 6'1" (185 cm) tall.
How much does Paulo Costa weigh?
Paulo Costa weighs 205 lbs (93 kg).
What is Paulo Costa's reach?
Paulo Costa has a reach of 72" (183 cm).
How old is Paulo Costa?
Paulo Costa is 35 years old (born Apr 21, 1991).
Where is Paulo Costa from?
Paulo Costa is from Brazil.