#4
Record16-4-0
Streak2 Wins
Height6' 1"
Weight93 kg
Reach72"
Age35
Performance
82
Global score
All-rounder
Elo rating 1564 (Peak 1571)
Strengths
- Body strikes94
- Striking accuracy92
- Sig. strikes/min90
- Takedown defense76
- Distance striking71
Weaknesses
- Sub attempts/15min1
- Head strikes15
- Strikes absorbed/min16
- Control/round26
- Clinch striking30
Advanced Statistics
Striking accuracy
Strike defense
Takedown defense
Finish rate
Sig. strikes/min
6.2
Strikes absorbed/min
6
Takedowns/15min
0.3
Control/round
0:17
Sub attempts/15min
0
Takedown accuracy
42.9%
Updated on 10/18/2026
Summary
Paulo Costa is a Light Heavyweight MMA fighter with a record of 16-4-0. 35 years old. Currently ranked #4 in the UFC. Represents Brazil. Current streak: 2 Wins.
Archetype
The Finisher
Over half of their wins come by KO/TKO. A dangerous striker.
How does Paulo Costa win his fights?
KO12
SUB1
DEC3
