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Next fight booked
Costa will face off against Kevin Borjas at UFC 301 on May 4, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nlreports.
ANALYSIS
Costa will return to action in May following his most recent defeat against Steve Erceg in November. The 28-year-old Brazilian fighter is now 1-2 during his time with the UFC, and he will look to get back on track against Kevin Borjas at UFC 301.
Costa will return to action in May following his most recent defeat against Steve Erceg in November. The 28-year-old Brazilian fighter is now 1-2 during his time with the UFC, and he will look to get back on track against Kevin Borjas at UFC 301.
Drops decision at UFC 295
Costa lost to Steve Erceg via unanimous decision (28-29, 28-29, 28-29) at UFC 295 on Saturday in New York City.
ANALYSIS
Plenty of knowledgeable people are awful high on Erceg, but Costa put up quite a challenge here as a +170 underdog. He simply didn't fire off enough volume on the feet in Round 1 and spent too much of the final frame struggling to create separation, but in between, Costa did plenty of good work in Round 2. He landed a takedown in the stanza and matched Erceg strike for strike. It ultimately wasn't enough, but the Brazilian hung tough against a talented opponent. Costa has shown more ability than his 1-2 mark in his first three UFC bouts would lead you to believe.
Plenty of knowledgeable people are awful high on Erceg, but Costa put up quite a challenge here as a +170 underdog. He simply didn't fire off enough volume on the feet in Round 1 and spent too much of the final frame struggling to create separation, but in between, Costa did plenty of good work in Round 2. He landed a takedown in the stanza and matched Erceg strike for strike. It ultimately wasn't enough, but the Brazilian hung tough against a talented opponent. Costa has shown more ability than his 1-2 mark in his first three UFC bouts would lead you to believe.
Filling in at UFC 295
Costa is set to face off against Steve Erceg at UFC 295 on Nov. 11, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Costa will fill in against Steve Erceg following Matt Schnell's withdrawal due to -undisclosed reasons. The 27-year-old Brazilian fighter boasts a 1-1 record in his time with the UFC.
Costa will fill in against Steve Erceg following Matt Schnell's withdrawal due to -undisclosed reasons. The 27-year-old Brazilian fighter boasts a 1-1 record in his time with the UFC.
Destroys Jimmy Flick
Costa defeated Jimmy Flick via TKO (elbows) at 1:03 of Round 2 at UFC on ESPN 47 on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Costa was the second-biggest favorite on the card at upwards of -300, and even that turned out to be far too low. He was in control the entire way, firing off countless leg kicks that hampered Flick before damaging him up high. One perfectly-placed strike early in Round 2 forced Flick to the mat, and Costa quickly seized the moment and closed the show with some elbows. The finish would go on to earn him a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus. The Brazilian was knocked out in a late-notice bout against Amir Albazi last December, so it was nice to see him get right back in the win column. The 27-year-old Costa remains a fighter to keep an eye on at 125 pounds.
Costa was the second-biggest favorite on the card at upwards of -300, and even that turned out to be far too low. He was in control the entire way, firing off countless leg kicks that hampered Flick before damaging him up high. One perfectly-placed strike early in Round 2 forced Flick to the mat, and Costa quickly seized the moment and closed the show with some elbows. The finish would go on to earn him a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus. The Brazilian was knocked out in a late-notice bout against Amir Albazi last December, so it was nice to see him get right back in the win column. The 27-year-old Costa remains a fighter to keep an eye on at 125 pounds.
Will fight again in June
Costa will face Jimmy Flick at a UFC event June 17, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Costa had to withdraw from his scheduled fight last December against Amir Albazi. Costa was victorious in Dana White's Contender Series last summer, but he's yet to receive a UFC contract.
Costa had to withdraw from his scheduled fight last December against Amir Albazi. Costa was victorious in Dana White's Contender Series last summer, but he's yet to receive a UFC contract.