Randy Costa • Stats, Record and Fight History

BIO

FIGHTS

STATS

UFC HISTORY & CAREER

• UFC Fight Night(10/1/22) Costa was submitted by Guido Cannetti via rear-naked choke at 1:04 of the first round
• UFC 269(12/11/21) Costa was stopped by Tony Kelley via strikes at 4:15 of the second round
• UFC on ESPN(7/24/21) Costa was stopped by Adrian Yanez via strikes at 2:11 of the second round
• UFC Fight Night(9/19/20) Costa knocked out Journey Newson at :41 of the first round
• UFC on ESPN(10/18/19) Costa stopped Boston Salmon via strikes at 2:15 of the first round
• UFC 236(4/13/19) Costa was submitted by Brandon Davis via rear naked choke at 1:12 of the second round

IMPORTANT FACTS

Pro since 2018

All six wins by first-round knockout

Combined fight time in wins – 5:46

Knockouts in :42, 1:11, :11, :46, 2:15, :41

Has won two of his last five

Q & A

Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?

Q: Do you have any heroes?

ANSWER: My heroes are my parents, for sure. They have shown what hard work can get you, what it means to sacrifice for the future, and perseverance. Without them, their love, and their support, none of this would be possible

Q: What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?

ANSWER: It means all the hard work is finally paying off. To be part of the UFC is a huge accomplishment, but it doesn’t end there. It’s much easier to get there than it is to stay there. I’m happy with what I’ve accomplished so far, but I’m absolutely not satisfied. I plan on being in the UFC for a long time, being a legit contender, and becoming a household name in the years to come

Q: Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn?

ANSWER: I have an associate’s degree in liberal arts and am currently still pursuing a bachelor’s degree in physical education+psychology from Bridgewater State University

Q: What was your job before you started fighting?

ANSWER: I was a FT student before I started fighting. I delivered furniture and was a lifeguard a couple days a week just to have some extra cash. I am also a kickboxing instructor at LauzonMMA

Q: Specific accomplishments in amateur competition?

ANSWER: Knockout of the year in 2014 by Mass MMASpecific accomplishments in pro competition

Q: Knockout of the Year in 2018 by Cage Titans FCFavorite grappling technique:

ANSWER: Peruvian Neck TieFavorite Striking technique:Full Sending

LOSS

Costa

Cannetti

SUB Rear Naked Choke