UFC 253

Israel Adesanya vs Paulo Costa

September 26, 2020 Yas Island, Abu Dhabi Main card (ESPN+ PPV at 10 p.m. ET); Prelims (8 p.m. ET on ESPN, 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+)

Israel Adesanya def. Paulo Costa


Israel Adesanya def. Paulo Costa via second-round TKO (3:59)

Treasure Chest

UFC 276: Israel Adesanya will pay $3 million for "concrete evidence" he used steroids after accusations his saggy chest was a result of performance enhancing drugs (PEDs).

Rockhold Vs Costa ‘A Viable Option’ For June

Luke Rockhold vs. Paulo Costa middleweight fight targeted for UFC in June if "The Eraser" can put down the wine bottle and make the 185-pound limit.

Costa Still Wine-ing About Adesanya Loss

Top middleweight contender Paulo Costa is still blaming wine and cramps for his championship loss to Israel Adesanya nearly a year ago at UFC 253.

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Middleweight Title

Date: September 26, 2020

Israel Adesanya Paulo Costa
34 age 32
6'2 height 6'0
185lbs weight 185lbs