Paulo Costa

Paulo Costa was born on April 21, 1991, in State of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Paulo “The Eraser” Costa was born in the Millennials Generation and is currently 33 years old. He is a UFC fighter who competes in the middleweight division. He made his Octagon debut 2,602 days ago, on March 12, 2017. Costa trains at Team Borracha.

When is Paulo Costa’s next fight, what’s his height, reach, record, and who is he fighting next? Let’s find out below ⤵

As of April 2024, Paulo Costa’s pro record is 14-2-0, with 11 of those wins coming by knockout, 1 by submission, and the rest by a decision. Costa has fought in over 16 professional MMA bouts, and his last fight was 1 year and 8 months ago against Luke Rockhold at UFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards 2. The fight was on Saturday, August 20, 2022. Paulo Costa by Decision (Unanimous) in round 3 at 5:00.

Fun fact: On the day Paulo was born, "Baby Baby" by Amy Grant was the #1 song in the country (Billboard). You can find out more interesting Paulo Costa birthday facts.

Paulo Costa’s next fight: PENDING

We will answer the most frequently asked questions about Paulo Costa below.

Career & History

Paulo Costa, a professional mixed martial artist from Brazil, has proven his striking power in the UFC’s middleweight division. Most recently, at UFC 278 on August 20, 2022, he secured a victory over Luke Rockhold by unanimous decision after three rounds of combat.

Before that, Costa faced a couple of setbacks; he was defeated by Marvin Vettori at a UFC Fight Night on October 23, 2021, after a tough five rounds. And on September 27, 2020, at UFC 253, Israel Adesanya stopped him with strikes in the second round during their battle for the UFC middleweight title.

Costa has also celebrated significant wins, including a hard-fought unanimous decision against Yoel Romero at UFC 241 on August 17, 2019. Additionally, he showcased his knockout power with a second-round victory over Uriah Hall at UFC 226 on July 7, 2018.

Earlier in his UFC tenure, Costa continued his knockout streak, defeating Johny Hendricks and Oluwale Bamgbose in 2017. His ability to finish fights with strikes was on full display with second-round victories over both opponents at UFC 217 and UFC 212, respectively.

Costa’s journey in the UFC began when he stopped Garreth McLellan with strikes in the first round at a UFC Fight Night on March 11, 2017. His time on The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3 also showcased his versatility, submitting Jose Roberto with a guillotine choke and narrowly losing to Marcio Alexandre Junior by a split decision in the quarterfinals.

Paulo Costa height and weight

Paulo Costa’s height is 6' 1" (1.85 m). He fights in the middleweight division. Fighters who fight in the middleweight class can weigh anywhere from pounds, but because of weight cutting, many MMA fighters walk around 10 – 30 lbs heavier than their weight class maximum limit.

Paulo Costa net worth

Paulo Costa’s net worth estimates may vary because it’s hard to predict his spending habits. Many top-level fighters also receive pay-per-view cuts, money from sponsorships, and other “locker room” or special discretionary bonuses the UFC often pays, which are not reported to the public. We found multiple online sources that list Paulo Costa’s net worth; check out CelebsMoney. Net worth is calculated by adding anything of value and subtracting all of the liabilities.

Did you know: The average UFC fighter made $148,000 in 2020, up from average earnings of $146,000 in 2019, $138,000 in 2018, and $132,000 in 2017.

How old is Paulo Costa?

Paulo Costa’s age is 33 years old. He was born on Sunday, April 21, 1991. Paulo is turning 34 years old in .

Where is Paulo Costa from?

Paulo Costa was born in State of Minas Gerais, Brazil.

What is Paulo Costa’s reach?

Paulo Costa’s reach is 72″ and leg reach is 39.5″.

Where does Paulo Costa rain?

Paulo Costa trains at Team Borracha.

Who is Paulo Costa dating now?

To get the most accurate info on Paulo Costa’s girlfriend and dating history, we recommend checking Celebrity Couples and DatingCelebs.

Paulo Costa facts

1. Paulo Costa’s birth sign is Taurus.
2. He was born in the Year of the Goat.
3. Paulo’s next birthday is in .
4. His wealth comes from being an MMA Fighter.
5. Paulo Costa was born in Millennials Generation (1991).
6. Costa’s life path number is 9.
7. His ruling planet is Venus.
8. Paulo Costa’s birth flower is Sweet Pea/Daisy.
9. His birthstone is Diamond.
10. Costa has been alive for 12,059 days or 289,431 hours.

View upcoming the UFC schedule, read the latest MMA news, and discover new fighters in our UFC fighters database.