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THE ERASER

Paulo Costa

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Brazil, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
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Age: 35
16
Wins
4
Losses
0
DRAWS
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Last fightWinvs Azamat Murzakanov

KO/TKO (R3 · 1:23)UFC 327: Prochazka vs. Ulberg

  • Pro record 16-4-0
  • UFC record 8-4-0
  • Outside the UFC 8-0-0
  • 2 UFC wins in a row
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Fighter Details

Height:
6'1" (185 cm)
Weight:
205 lbs (93 kg)
Reach:
72" (183 cm)
Stance:
Orthodox
DOB:
21st Apr. 1991
Age:
35
Division:
Light Heavyweight
AI Rank:
#6

Career Statistics

16-4-0
6.26
Significant Strikes Landed per Min
58%
Significant Striking Accuracy
6.20
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Min
0.3
Average Takedowns per 15 Min
50%
Takedown Accuracy
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UFC Record Breakdown

8-4UFC Record
KO/TKO (47%)
Decision (28%)
Losses (25%)

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy58%
Grappling Efficiency50%
Takedown Defense80%
Cardio & Endurance80%
Fight IQ80%

Social Media Growth

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Frequently asked questions

What is Paulo Costa's professional MMA record?

Paulo Costa has a professional MMA record of 16-4-0 (wins-losses-draws).

What is Paulo Costa's UFC record?

Paulo Costa's UFC record is 8-4-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 8-0-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.

Who does Paulo Costa fight next?

Paulo Costa does not have a fight currently scheduled.

How old is Paulo Costa?

Paulo Costa is 35 years old, born April 21, 1991.

How tall is Paulo Costa?

Paulo Costa stands 185 cm (6'1") tall, with a 183 cm (72") reach.

Where is Paulo Costa from?

Paulo Costa is from Brazil and competes in the Light Heavyweight division.

What is Paulo Costa's UFC ranking?

Paulo Costa is ranked #6 in the UFC Light Heavyweight division.

What is Paulo Costa's nickname?

Paulo Costa is known as "The Eraser".

When was Paulo Costa's last fight?

Paulo Costa last fought on April 11, 2026 at UFC 327: Prochazka vs. Ulberg, defeating Azamat Murzakanov by KO/TKO in round 3.

What were the scorecards for Paulo Costa vs Roman Kopylov?

Paulo Costa defeated Roman Kopylov by unanimous decision at UFC 318: Holloway vs. Poirier 3 on July 19, 2025. The official scorecards were Derek Cleary 30-27, Eric Colon 30-27, Chris Lee 29-28 (winner's score first).

What were the scorecards for Paulo Costa vs Sean Strickland?

Paulo Costa lost to Sean Strickland by split decision at UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier on June 1, 2024. The official scorecards were Dave Tirelli 46-49, Chris Lee 50-45, Sal D'amato 49-46 (winner's score first).

Paulo Costa scouting report

Paulo Costa (Brazil) is a 35-year-old light heavyweight, ranked #6 in the division, who is 16-4 as a pro and 8-4 in the UFC (8-0 outside it). He debuted at UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Gastelum on March 11, 2017; five of his eight UFC wins came by KO/TKO and three by decision; he has won his last two UFC bouts; his UFC wins include Azamat Murzakanov (now ranked #7 at light heavyweight). He absorbs 6 significant strikes per minute (light heavyweight average: 3.7; 97th percentile of 50 active light heavyweights with at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of fight time) and lands 6.2 significant strikes per minute (average: 4; 93rd percentile). His reach of 72 inches is 4.5 inches shorter than the light heavyweight average (76.5 inches). Last fight: KO/TKO win over Azamat Murzakanov, then 6-0 in the UFC, on April 11, 2026 (UFC 327: Prochazka vs. Ulberg). No next fight is booked.

Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of October 17, 2026); not AI-written.

Paulo Costa vs the light heavyweight average

Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 12 UFC bouts (2:31:46 of fight time).

StatCostaDivision averagePercentile
Significant strikes landed per minute6.2934 in 2:31:46493
Significant strike accuracy59.3%934 of 1,576 landed50.5%93
Significant strikes absorbed per minute6904 in 2:31:463.797
Significant strike defense49.4%883 of 1,787 avoided50.2%45
Takedowns per 15 minutes0.33 in 2:31:461.225
Takedown accuracy42.9%3 of 7 landed33.9%—†
Takedown defense77.8%21 of 27 stopped66.9%65
Submission attempts per 15 minutes00 in 2:31:460.322
Knockdowns per 15 minutes0.66 in 2:31:460.569
Control time5.5%8:24 of 2:31:4618.4%19
Average fight time12:3912 bouts9:0893
Height185 cm73″189 cm74.5″
Reach183 cm72″194 cm76.5″
  • Division average and percentile: 50 active light heavyweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
  • Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.
  • †No percentile: fewer than 50 significant-strike or 10 takedown attempts behind this rate.

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UFC fight record

UFC record: 8-4

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  1. WUFC record after this bout: 8-4-0Azamat Murzakanov#7Pro record now: 16-1-0UFC record entering: 6-0-0KO/TKOR3 1:23UFC 327: Prochazka vs. UlbergApr 11, 2026Result & stats
  2. WUFC record after this bout: 7-4-0Roman KopylovPro record now: 16-5-0UFC record entering: 6-3-0DECUFC 318: Holloway vs. Poirier 3Jul 19, 2025Result & stats
  3. LUFC record after this bout: 6-4-0Sean StricklandChampionPro record now: 31-7-0UFC record entering: 15-6-0DECUFC 302: Makhachev vs. PoirierJun 1, 2024Result & stats
  4. LUFC record after this bout: 6-3-0Robert Whittaker#11Pro record now: 28-9-0UFC record entering: 15-5-0DECUFC 298: Volkanovski vs. TopuriaFeb 17, 2024Result & stats
  5. WUFC record after this bout: 6-2-0Luke RockholdPro record now: 16-6-0UFC record entering: 6-4-0DECUFC 278: Usman vs. EdwardsAug 20, 2022Result & stats
  6. LUFC record after this bout: 5-2-0Marvin VettoriPro record now: 19-11-1UFC record entering: 7-3-1DECUFC Fight Night: Costa vs. VettoriOct 23, 2021Result & stats
  7. LUFC record after this bout: 5-1-0Israel Adesanya#9Pro record now: 24-6-0UFC record entering: 8-0-0KO/TKOR2 3:59UFC 253: Adesanya vs. CostaSep 26, 2020Result & stats
  8. WUFC record after this bout: 5-0-0Yoel RomeroPro record now: 13-5-0UFC record entering: 9-2-0DECUFC 241: Cormier vs. Miocic 2Aug 17, 2019Result & stats
  9. WUFC record after this bout: 4-0-0Uriah HallPro record now: 18-11-0UFC record entering: 6-6-0KO/TKOR2 2:38UFC 226: Miocic vs. CormierJul 7, 2018Result & stats
  10. WUFC record after this bout: 3-0-0Johny HendricksPro record now: 18-8-0UFC record entering: 13-7-0KO/TKOR2 1:23UFC 217: Bisping vs. St-PierreNov 4, 2017Result & stats
  11. WUFC record after this bout: 2-0-0Oluwale BamgbosePro record now: 6-4-0UFC record entering: 1-2-0KO/TKOR2 1:06UFC 212: Aldo vs. HollowayJun 3, 2017Result & stats
  12. WUFC record after this bout: 1-0-0Garreth McLellanPro record now: 13-6-0UFC record entering: 1-3-0KO/TKOR1 1:17UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. GastelumMar 11, 2017Result & stats

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