#3 RankedLight Heavyweight
Paulo Costa
“The Eraser”
Brazil ·
35
Age
6'1"
Height
72"
Reach
Orthodox
Stance
11 mo
Layoff
AI Style SummaryGenerated from statistical profile · labeled, not opinion
Paulo Costa is a finishing-minded striker (12 KO/TKO wins) who looks to end fights on the feet. Vex AI rates the power highly; the questions are takedown defense and output in deep water.
Performance Metrics
Striking
Sig. strikes landed /min5.5
Striking accuracy52%
Strikes absorbed /min2.6
Striking defense61%
Knockdowns /151.6
Grappling
Takedowns /150.9
Takedown accuracy41%
Takedown defense69%
Submission /150.8
Control min /round0.8
87
Cardio / Pace
76
Durability
88
Opp. Quality
Strengths
- ✓ Counter timing
- ✓ One-shot power
- ✓ Volume striking
Weaknesses
- ✗ Chin durability under fire
- ✗ Grappling off the back
Skill Profile
Risk Flags
- ⚠ 11-month layoffmed risk
Source: ESPN event feed · Confidence: High · Updated this week
- ⚠ Finish-or-be-finished profilemed risk
Source: Public record · Confidence: Medium · Updated this week
Career Trajectory
● Win● Loss● Draw
Fight History
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W | — | DEC | 2 | 2025-06 |
| W | — | DEC | 3 | 2025-02 |
| W | — | TKO | 1 | 2024-09 |
| W | — | TKO | 3 | 2024-06 |
| W | — | TKO | 3 | 2024-03 |