Uriah Hall vs the Eraser (Paulo Costo) - Who Do You Have and Why?

[BrianC18t]

I have been a fan of the Eraser since he first came to the UFC. The guy looks like an action figure and finishes all his fights plus he is unbeaten at 11-0. I really enjoyed the beating he put on Big Rig! While Johnny is probably too dense to realize it, it really should have shown him how important it is to be a professional and lay off the cheeseburgers before and during fight camps. I really think the Eraser has flown under the radar more than he should have.... though in fairness he hasn't fought any big names yet.

I was on the hype train when Uriah Hall was on the Ultimate Fighter. His KO of Adam Cella was terrifying. I have seen a lot of KO's, but this one made me wonder if the guy was ever going to be 100% in the head again! He had really been hot and cold in the UFC showing flashing of "The Next Anderson Silva" but obviously going 6-6 in his UFC career has not had a good showing... at all. When his is on, he is a scary guy.... but you never know which Hall you are going to get.

So how to you guys see it? I have the Eraser taking it to Hall, mentally breaking him down, and ultimately finishing it by a TKO.

 

[RealMadridMMA]

I thought Costa would have a big size advantage for some reason, but that wasn't the case. Still going with Costa by TKO because Hall doesn't handle pressure all too well.

But Hall can end it with 1 shot though, it's a great match up.

 

[Gilday]

Costa by KO

Hall is bad when he's pressured and doesn't have the greatest chin

 

[Jim Gilmore]

I have been a fan of the Eraser since he first came to the UFC. The guy looks like an action figure and finishes all his fights plus he is unbeaten at 11-0. I really enjoyed the beating he put on Big Rig! While Johnny is probably too dense to realize it, it really should have shown him how important it is to be a professional and lay off the cheeseburgers before and during fight camps. I really think the Eraser has flown under the radar more than he should have.... though in fairness he hasn't fought any big names yet.

I was on the hype train when Uriah Hall was on the Ultimate Fighter. His KO of Adam Cella was terrifying. I have seen a lot of KO's, but this one made me wonder if the guy was ever going to be 100% in the head again! He had really been hot and cold in the UFC showing flashing of "The Next Anderson Silva" but obviously going 6-6 in his UFC career has not had a good showing... at all. When his is on, he is a scary guy.... but you never know which Hall you are going to get.

So how to you guys see it? I have the Eraser taking it to Hall, mentally breaking him down, and ultimately finishing it by a TKO.

This is the kind of fight that should be headlining FNs or something, not buried this weekend.

Uriah hall can actually talk in complete sentences and says interesting things even if you disagree with him, he should be getting pushed (if Dana wants Matt Serra to interview Uriah hall for 2 hours, he’s going to do it) . And Costa is too good looking I hope he goes bald, they should be promoting these dudes better

 

[John makfresshi]

Eraser, because he is a sexy mofo. No homo

 

[Daos]

I think Costa is gonna take it, he seems to use his power well. As long as he doesn't gas he's got this. Uriah Hall is a great fighter but he's way too inconsistent, like some other poster said he doesn't handle pressure too well.

 

[TUFNewb]

Gotta go with Paulo. He is a savage, and his relentless aggression should be too much for Hall. He can be a bit wild though...

Sometimes you see a kid and you just know he is going to do big things. Paulo is that guy. Big, fast, and very skilled.

 

[MadHouse]

i remember the first time i saw Costa on TUF the dude wasn't impressive at all and a complete nobody now people are calling him the next big thing

i'd like to see Costa make it the MW division could use some fresh talent but Hall is stupid dangerous even for being as inconsistent as he is

 

[Washad]

i remember the first time i saw Costa on TUF the dude wasn't impressive at all and a complete nobody now people are calling him the next big thing

i'd like to see Costa make it the MW division could use some fresh talent but Hall is stupid dangerous even for being as inconsistent as he is

I remember when I saw Stipe getting KTFO by Struve, the dude wasnt impressive at all and a complete nobody now people are calling him champ.

Lol u fkn goof. Costa by vicious KO, GOAT in the making.

 

[Streeter]

I got da all natty phenom......... COSTA

 

[leatherf4ce]

Costa's a motherfucker. He'll be too much for Hall. Uriah's corner better be paying really close attention.

 

[JKS]

Costa will TKO Hall 1st round.....he's gonna walk him down and overpower Hall with strikes

 

[CerebralKnievel]

Hall is the more skilled striker , taking versatility and all into account, but we all know how tentative he can be, and Costa could cash in with some big shots.

I put a $5 parlay on:

Stipe
Ngannou
Chiesa
Felder
Costa
...someone else that I'm forgetting.

 

[ImNotSurpisedDonks!]

i remember the first time i saw Costa on TUF the dude wasn't impressive at all and a complete nobody now people are calling him the next big thing

i'd like to see Costa make it the MW division could use some fresh talent but Hall is stupid dangerous even for being as inconsistent as he is

TUF is a weird indicator of success. Artem had the record for most KO's.

 

[CerebralKnievel]

Costa's a motherfucker. He'll be too much for Hall. Uriah's corner better be paying really close attention.

Uriah would earn great respect if he came in dancing down the aisle, wearing an American flag outfit with a huge star spangled stove-top hat, blasting Living in America.

 

[ImNotSurpisedDonks!]

Hall is the more skilled striker , taking versatility and all into account, but we all know how tentative he can be, and Costa could cash in with some big shots.

I put a $5 parlay on:

Stipe
Ngannou
Chiesa
Felder
Costa
...someone else that I'm forgetting.

Nice Parlay, those are exactly who I would pick. You should throw Lando in there too: had one year off, improved cardio, most dangerous one round striker at lightweight next to Conor, D1 wrestling base and Klose only avenue to victory is wall and stall. People forget how young Lando is and that guys will make massive leaps between 23-25, while Klose is probably at his peak @ 28.

Strongest pick 3 on this card, to me, is Vannata, Ngannou and Chiesa. Stipe he is a pretty strong pick too but I wonder how good Black Fedor will be, especially weighing more.

 

[AllAmericanNightmare]

Costa cause horsemeat

 

[CerebralKnievel]

Nice Parlay, those are exactly who I would pick. You should throw Lando in there too: had one year off, improved cardio, most dangerous one round striker at lightweight next to Conor, D1 wrestling base and Klose only avenue to victory is wall and stall. People forget how young Lando is and that guys will make massive leaps between 23-25, while Klose is probably at his peak @ 28.

Strongest pick 3 on this card, to me, is Vannata, Ngannou and Chiesa. Stipe he is a pretty strong pick too but I wonder how good Black Fedor will be, especially weighing more.

Ah, yeah - Lando was the final pick.

Stipe is on none of my 3-picks. I just threw him on a few long parlays. I think he'll be able to keep it standing and easily outstrike Cormier, but you never know.. He hasn't faced Blaydes, Velasquez or Cormier so we don't really know for certain if his takedown defense will be THAT good.

 

[Orion]

Eraser because steroids win more often than not.

 

[leatherf4ce]

Uriah would earn great respect if he came in dancing down the aisle, wearing an American flag outfit with a huge star spangled stove-top hat, blasting Living in America.

Sexy little touch during International Fight Week.