Israel Adesanya vs Paulo Costa
Israel Adesanya vs Paulo Costa: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Israel Adesanya and Paulo Costa?
The rivalry with Costa culminated in a title fight in 2020, where Adesanya showcased his striking prowess and won decisively.
Israel Adesanya
Key numbers
- MMA recordW-L-D: 23-2-0
- Title defenses3
- Finishes10
- Knockouts15
Top honours
- UFC Middleweight ChampionHeld the title from 2019 to 2021.
- Performance of the NightMultiple awards for outstanding performances in fights.
- Fight of the NightMultiple awards for engaging and competitive fights.
VS
Paulo Costa
Paulo Costa is a leading contemporary in the sport — head-to-head meetings with this athlete are among the most closely followed in the era.