Randy Costa

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Randy Costa
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BornRandy Costa[1]
(1994-07-06) July 6, 1994 (age 31)
Taunton, Massachusetts, U.S.
Other namesThe Zohan
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb)
DivisionBantamweight
Reach73.0 in (185 cm)[2]
Fighting out ofTaunton, Massachusetts
TeamLauzon Mixed Martial Arts[3]
American Top Team (2020–present)[3]
Sanford MMA (2020–present)[4]
Years active2018–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total13
Wins8
By knockout8
Losses4
By knockout2
By submission2
No contests1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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Randy Costa (born July 6, 1994)[1] is an American professional mixed martial artist who formerly competed in the Bantamweight division. A professional since 2018, he most notably fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Background

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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 training for an MMA career during the summer between his junior and senior years at Taunton High. Costa was a 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.[5]

Mixed martial arts career

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Early career

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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

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Costa made his UFC debut against Brandon Davis on April 13, 2019, at UFC 236.[6] He lost the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the second round.[7]

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.[8]

Costa faced Journey Newson on September 19, 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Woodley[9] He won the fight via knockout in round one.[10] This win earned him his first Performance of the Night award.[11]

As the first bout of his new four-fight contract, Costa was expected to face Trevin Jones on March 6, 2021 at UFC 259.[12][4][13] However, Costa withdrew from the bout in mid-February citing injury and was replaced by Mario Bautista.[14][15]

Costa faced Adrian Yañez at UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw on July 24, 2021.[16] Despite a strong first round for Costa, he lost the fight by technical knockout in round two.[16]

Costa faced Tony Kelley on December 11, 2021 at UFC 269.[17] He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.[18]

Costa faced Guido Cannetti on October 1, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 211.[19] He was submitted by Cannetti via rear-naked choke in the first round.[20]

On October 20, 2022, it was announced that Costa was no longer on the UFC roster.[21]

Gamebred Fighting Championship

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In his first fight since his release, Costa returned to the featherweight division to face Carlos Espinosa on June 16, 2023, at Combat FC 4. Costa won the bout via first minute TKO.[22]

Costa faced Jason Knight in a bare-knuckle bout on November 10, 2023, at Gamebred FC 6.[23] He won the fight via knockout in the first round.[24]

Bare-knuckle boxing

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Costa made his Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship debut against Nick Burgos on June 14, 2025 at BKFC Fight Night: Mohegan Sun.[25] He won the fight by knockout at the end of the first round.[26]

Personal life

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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.[5]

Costa's longtime friend and former training partner, Devin Carrier, died in a car crash in 2016 when Carrier was 21 years old. Costa brings a picture of his friend to weigh-ins.[27]

Championships and accomplishments

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Mixed martial arts

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Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
13 matches 8 wins 4 losses
By knockout 8 2
By submission 0 2
No contests 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
NC 8–4 (1) Brandon Davis NC (illegal knee) Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 8 November 15, 2024 1 2:47 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States Bare knuckle MMA. For the inaugural Gamebred FC Bantamweight Championship. Accidental illegal knee rendered Costa unable to continue.
Win 8–4 Jason Knight TKO (punches) Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 6 November 10, 2023 1 1:41 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States Bare knuckle MMA.
Win 7–4 Carlos Espinosa TKO (body punches) Combat FC 4 June 16, 2023 1 0:58 Wilmington, Massachusetts, United States Return to Featherweight.
Loss 6–4 Guido Cannetti Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Yan October 1, 2022 1 1:04 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 6–3 Tony Kelley TKO (elbows) UFC 269 December 11, 2021 2 4:15 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 6–2 Adrian Yañez 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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Bare-knuckle boxing record

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Professional record breakdown
1 match 1 win 0 losses
By knockout 1 0
By decision 0 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 1–0 Nick Burgos KO BKFC Fight Night: Mohegan Sun June 14, 2025 1 1:59 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States

References

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