Paulo Costa losses
Over 14 years as a professional, Paulo Costa has compiled a 16-4 (13) record, including four title fights across two weight classes. He has four losses, one of them in a title fight.
4. 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 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.
2. 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.
1. Paulo Costa loses to Israel Adesanya via KO
On September 27, 2020 Paulo Costa fought Israel Adesanya for the UFC middleweight title. Costa was 29 years old with a record of 13-0, and Adesanya was 31 with a record of 19-0. Costa was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak and Adesanya was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak. Adesanya stopped Costa via TKO in the 2nd round. Failed to capture the title.