Israel Adesanya vs. Paulo Costa

Main Event | UFC Middleweight Championship | 185 lbs
"The Last Stylebender"
vs.
KO/TKO 3:59 R2
◀︎
▶︎
"The Eraser"

Fighter Comparison

19-0-0

Climbed to 20-0
Pro
Record
13-0-0

Fell to 13-1
-185
(Slight Favorite)
Betting Odds
+160
(Slight Underdog)
Champion

Middleweight
Title Challenger

Middleweight

Nigeria
Nation

Brazil
Auckland
Auckland
Fights out of
Belo Horizonte
Minas Gerais
31
+2 mos, 4 days
Age at Fight 29
+5 mos, 5 days
184.0 lbs
(83.5 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
185.0 lbs
(83.9 kgs)
6'4"
(193cm)
Height
6'1"
(185cm)
80.0"
(203cm)
Reach
72.0"
(183cm)
City Kickboxing Gym Team Borracha

Fight Predictions

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KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Adesanya
68%
Costa
32%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 253

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 253: Adesanya vs. Costa
  • Date: Saturday 09.26.2020 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Jason Herzog
  • Venue: UFC Fight Island
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 11 of 11)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 185 lbs (83.9 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Jon Anik, Paul Felder
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Jon Anik
  • Adesanya Disclosed Pay: $50,000
  • Costa Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Title on Line: UFC Middleweight Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Held by Adesanya
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