Paulo Costa
15-4-0
Light Heavyweight
About
Hulking Brazilian knockout artist whose 'Eraser' power and showmanship make him a must-watch wildcard.
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Paulo 'Borrachinha' Costa is a Brazilian knockout artist with a bodybuilder's frame and frightening power, nicknamed 'The Eraser' for what he does to opponents. He stormed into the UFC undefeated, surviving a war with Yoel Romero to earn a 2020 middleweight title shot against Israel Adesanya, which ended in a lopsided loss.
What followed was a roller coaster of defeats, weight-cut struggles and viral fight-week antics that made him one of the sport's most polarizing figures. A move up to light heavyweight revived him with wins over Roman Kopylov and Azamat Murzakanov. Love him or hate him, Costa's mix of power and chaos keeps fans tuned in.
Why fans love Costa
Frightening power and a chaotic, entertaining personality that makes every fight week a spectacle.
Why some fans hate Costa
Fight-week antics, weight and hydration issues, and hype that hasn't always matched results frustrate his critics.
