Randy Costa

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Randy Costa
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Costa throwing a spinning heel kick
Born Randy Robert Costa[1]
(1994-07-06) July 6, 1994 (age 29)
Taunton, Massachusetts, United States
Other names The Zohan
Nationality American
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight 134.0 lb (61 kg; 9 st 8 lb)
Division Bantamweight
Reach 73.0 in[2]
Fighting out of Taunton, Massachusetts
Team Lauzon Mixed Martial Arts
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American Top Team (2020–present)[4]
Sanford MMA (2020–present)[5]
Years active 2018–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 9
Wins 6
By knockout 6
Losses 3
By knockout 2
By submission 1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Randy Robert Costa (born July 6, 1994)[1] is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Background

Costa began to box in the sixth grade and then got into kickboxing in the eighth grade. He later wrestled for Taunton High School as a junior in the 160-pound weight class. Adding the element of Jiu-Jitsu, Costa began serious training for an MMA career during the summer between his junior and senior years at Taunton High. Costa was a terrific student-athlete at Taunton High. He played football as a freshman, sophomore, and junior. Costa was selected as the Defensive Player of ‘The Game’ following the Tigers’ 35-7 Thanksgiving Day win over Coyle-Cassidy in 2010 at Aleixo Stadium.[6]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Starting his professional career in 2018, Costa fought only for the Cage Titans organization, compiling a perfect 4–0 record with all the wins coming via stoppage in the first round.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Costa made his UFC debut against Brandon Davis on April 13, 2019 at UFC 236.[7] He lost the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the second round.[8]

Costa faced Boston Salmon on October 18, 2019 at UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Weidman. He won the fight via TKO in the first round.[9]

Costa faced Journey Newson on September 19, 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Woodley[10] He won the fight via knockout in round one.[11] This win earned him his first Performance of the Night award.[12]

As the first bout of his new four-fight contract, Costa was expected to face Trevin Jones on March 6, 2021 at UFC 259.[13][5][14] However, Costa withdrew from the bout in mid-February citing injury and was replaced by Mario Bautista.[15][16]

Costa faced Adrian Yanez at UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw on July 24, 2021.[17] Despite a strong first round for Costa, he lost the fight by technical knockout in round two.[18]

Costa faced Tony Kelley on December 11, 2021 at UFC 269.[19] He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.[20]

Personal life

Costa graduated from Taunton High in the spring of 2012 and then headed to Massasoit Community College in Brockton. He transferred to Bridgewater State University where he majored in political science.[21]

Costa’s longtime friend and former training partner, Devin Carrier, died in a car crash in 2016 when Carrier was 21 years old. Now, Costa is making sure the fallen MMA fighter’s name is never forgotten, bringing a picture of his friend to weigh-ins making sure he's along for the ride.[22]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 6–3 Tony Kelley TKO (elbows) UFC 269 December 11, 2021 2 4:15 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 6–2 Adrian Yanez TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw July 24, 2021 2 2:11 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 6–1 Journey Newson KO (head kick) UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Woodley September 19, 2020 1 0:41 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 5–1 Boston Salmon TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Weidman October 18, 2019 1 2:15 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Loss 4–1 Brandon Davis Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 236 April 13, 2019 2 1:12 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Win 4–0 Rob Fuller TKO (punches) Cage Titans 42 January 26, 2019 1 0:42 Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States Featherweight bout.
Win 3–0 Chris Thorne KO (punches to the body) Cage Titans 41 November 3, 2018 1 1:11 Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Win 2–0 Kenny Lewis KO (head kick) Cage Titans 40 August 18, 2018 1 0:11 Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States Bantamweight debut.
Win 1–0 Stacey Anderson TKO Cage Titans 39 June 30, 2018 1 0:46 Kingston, Massachusetts, United States Featherweight debut.

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See also

References

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