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 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 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.
3. 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.
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.