A poll has been created asking fans to weigh in on where Paulo Costa should compete in his next fight. The options presented are middleweight (84kg) and light heavyweight (93kg), as Costa has indicated plans to compete in both weight classes. The poll invites fan input on which division would be more compelling for Costa's next appearance. No specific opponents are suggested in the poll itself.
A fan poll is circulating that asks MMA followers to decide which weight class Paulo Costa should compete in next, with middleweight and light heavyweight presented as the two options.
Costa, nicknamed "The Eraser," carries a 16-4-0 professional record and is currently ranked thirteenth in the middleweight division. The 35-year-old Brazilian, who trains out of Team Borracha, stands six-foot-one with a 72-inch reach and competes as an orthodox striker. His offensive output is among the most eye-catching in the sport, as he lands 6.26 significant strikes per minute at a striking accuracy of 58 percent — numbers that reflect an aggressive, forward-pressure style built almost entirely on his hands and feet. His takedown and submission activity are minimal, making him one of the more purely stand-and-bang competitors in the middleweight ranks.
Costa has indicated he plans to compete at both 84 kilograms and 93 kilograms going forward, and the poll invites fans to weigh in on which division would make for the more compelling next appearance. Moving up to light heavyweight would add roughly nine kilograms to his competition weight and place him against a larger class of opponents.
Why it matters
- Costa sits at number thirteen in a crowded middleweight division, leaving his immediate path upward unclear.
- A move to light heavyweight at 93 kilograms would represent a significant jump and introduce him to an entirely new roster of contenders.
- His high-volume striking game translates across weight classes, making either option a legitimate stylistic fit.
- The poll reflects genuine uncertainty around Costa's direction, with no confirmed opponent or signed bout attached to either scenario.
