Brazil

Paulo “Borrachinha” Costa is a Brazilian MMA fighter competing in the UFC middleweight division. Known for his explosive striking and rough energy inside the Octagon, he burst onto the UFC scene in 2017 with a first-round TKO win over Garreth McLellan and quickly stacked up multiple finishes. Costa also holds a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and has earned Performance of the Night awards. He remains a dangerous contender and continues pursuing high-profile matchups.