Best fights of Paulo Costa
Over 14 years as a professional, Paulo Costa has compiled a 16-4 (13) record, including four title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Paulo Costa KOs Johny Hendricks
On November 4, 2017 Paulo Costa faced Johny Hendricks in a middleweight bout. Costa was 26 years old with a record of 10-0, and Hendricks was 34 with a record of 18-7. Costa was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak, while Hendricks was coming off a loss. Costa stopped Johny Hendricks via TKO in the 2nd round.
2. Paulo Costa defeats Roman Kopylov
On July 19, 2025 Paulo Costa faced Roman Kopylov in a middleweight bout. Costa was 34 years old with a record of 14-4, and Kopylov was 34 with a record of 14-3. Costa was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Kopylov was on a 2-fight winning streak. Costa won via unanimous decision.
3. Paulo Costa loses to Sean Strickland via split decision
On June 1, 2024 Paulo Costa faced Sean Strickland in a middleweight bout. Costa was 33 years old with a record of 14-3, and Strickland was 33 with a record of 28-6. Both Costa and Strickland were coming off a loss. Costa lost via split decision. Went the distance with Strickland.
4. Paulo Costa loses to Robert Whittaker via unanimous decision
On February 17, 2024 Paulo Costa faced Robert Whittaker in a middleweight bout. Costa was 32 years old with a record of 14-2, and Whittaker was 33 with a record of 24-7. Costa was coming off a win, while Whittaker was coming off a loss. Costa lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Whittaker.
5. Paulo Costa KOs Azamat Murzakanov
On April 11, 2026 Paulo Costa faced Azamat Murzakanov in a light heavyweight bout. Costa was 34 years old with a record of 15-4, and Murzakanov was 36 with a record of 16-0. Costa was coming off a win and Murzakanov was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Costa stopped Azamat Murzakanov via TKO in the 3rd round.
6. Paulo Costa KOs Adriano Balby de Araujo
On September 3, 2016 Paulo Costa defended his Jungle Fight middleweight title against Adriano Balby de Araujo. Costa was 25 years old with a record of 7-0, and Araujo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Costa was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Costa stopped Adriano Balby de Araujo via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
7. Paulo Costa submits Eduardo Ram贸n
On May 21, 2016 Paulo Costa fought Eduardo Ram贸n for the vacant Jungle Fight middleweight title. Costa was 25 years old with a record of 6-0, and Ram贸n was 0 with a record of 0-0. Costa was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Costa submitted Eduardo Ram贸n via rear-naked choke in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
8. Paulo Costa loses to Marvin Vettori via unanimous decision
On October 23, 2021 Paulo Costa faced Marvin Vettori in a light heavyweight bout. Costa was 30 years old with a record of 13-1, and Vettori was 28 with a record of 17-5-1. Both Costa and Vettori were coming off a loss. Costa lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Vettori.
9. Paulo Costa KOs Uriah Hall
On July 7, 2018 Paulo Costa faced Uriah Hall in a middleweight bout. Costa was 27 years old with a record of 11-0, and Hall was 33 with a record of 13-8. Costa was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak and Hall was coming off a win. Costa stopped Uriah Hall via TKO in the 2nd round.
10. Paulo Costa defeats Yoel Romero
On August 17, 2019 Paulo Costa faced Yoel Romero in a middleweight bout. Costa was 28 years old with a record of 12-0, and Romero was 42 with a record of 13-3. Costa was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak, while Romero was coming off a loss. Costa won via unanimous decision.