A poll is asking fans where they want to see Paulo Costa compete next, as he plans to fight in both middleweight and light heavyweight divisions. Readers are asked to vote on whether they prefer to see Costa's next bout at 84kg (middleweight) or 93kg (light heavyweight). The post does not mention specific potential opponents but opens the floor for fan suggestions regarding matchups in either weight class.
A fan poll is currently circulating that asks MMA supporters to weigh in on where Paulo Costa should compete next, with the Brazilian slugger eyeing action in both the middleweight and light heavyweight divisions.
Costa, known as "The Eraser," holds a 16-4-0 professional record and is currently ranked 13th in the UFC middleweight division. The 35-year-old from Brazil trains out of Team Borracha and competes out of an orthodox stance, standing six-foot-one with a 72-inch reach. His numbers tell the story of an aggressive, forward-pressing fighter — he lands an impressive 6.26 significant strikes per minute at a 58 percent striking accuracy rate, making him one of the more dangerous volume strikers in the 185-pound weight class.
The poll presents two options for fans: Costa's next appearance at 84 kilograms, the middleweight limit he has competed at throughout his UFC career, or a move up to 93 kilograms in the light heavyweight division. No specific opponents are attached to either scenario, though the post invites fans to suggest potential matchups at both weights.
Why it matters
- Costa's elite striking output at middleweight would translate differently against bigger, longer light heavyweights at 93 kg
- A move to light heavyweight could shake up both divisional rankings simultaneously
- At 35, Costa's timeline for a title run in either division adds urgency to the weight class decision
- Fan engagement on the matchup front may influence which direction his management and the UFC pursue next
