Who Would Win Between Paulo Costa and Israel Adesanya?

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I have absolutely no clue who I would pick if hisfight were to happen. Both guys are unbeaten, with 4-0 and 3-0 UFC records. Adesanya dominated a legit fighter in Tavares while Costs just finished Hall. Adesanya looked a little suspect agaisnt Vettori not too long ago while Costa had some trouble with Hall before putting him away. I think I would pick Costa with little confidence as he has improved more in his last couple fights. Who would you pick?
 
Damn, I'd go with Israel right now. He'd use Costa's aggressiveness against him and pick him apart.
 
right now- Adesanya. He would control the fight with long range attacks and unpredictability.
 
Gabe said:
I have absolutely no clue who I would pick if hisfight were to happen. Both guys are unbeaten, with 4-0 and 3-0 UFC records. Adesanya dominated a legit fighter in Tavares while Costs just finished Hall. Adesanya looked a little suspect agaisnt Vettori not too long ago while Costa had some trouble with Hall before putting him away. I think I would pick Costa with little confidence as he has improved more in his last couple fights. Who would you pick?
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Costa isn't unbeaten. He lost on TUF.

Israel isn't unbeaten. He's been KO'ed in kickboxing.

Oh, and Adesanya would be heavily favored if they fought.
 
EndlessCritic said:
Costa isn't unbeaten. He lost on TUF.

Israel isn't unbeaten. He's been KO'ed in kickboxing.
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Sorry for not being specific enough but I meant unbeaten in pro MMA fights.
 
I think Israel would pull out the win against Costa. Listened to him on the Joe Rogan Experience and he definitely has a great mind for fighting and definitely could end up being the next big thing MMA wise.
 
I think Costa is going to be the next champ. The ufc is gonna push for it too. Hes too dreamy, aggressive and brazilian to not be champ. Ufc needs another good brazilian champ again.
 
Costa is just another overly buffed hype train. Israel would outmaneuver and outland him. Possible KO.
 
Gabe said:
I have absolutely no clue who I would pick if hisfight were to happen. Both guys are unbeaten, with 4-0 and 3-0 UFC records. Adesanya dominated a legit fighter in Tavares while Costs just finished Hall. Adesanya looked a little suspect agaisnt Vettori not too long ago while Costa had some trouble with Hall before putting him away. I think I would pick Costa with little confidence as he has improved more in his last couple fights. Who would you pick?
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I think Israel would win.

Israel is 6ft4 with 80 in reach. That is a lot more than 6ft 0 with 72 in reach from Costa...
Technique beats raw power, and while Costa is a monster, Israel could pick him apart when Costa tries to get close to throw his bombs...

I mean, Hall was catching Costa a lot until Costa's power overwhelmed Hall. Israel would simply keep his distance and not allow costa to get close (or sleep trying, of course) :)

Heck, I don't even know who to root for! I like both styles!!!
 
I would also pick Costa with little confidence...

I think it would look like Costa vs Hall actually.
 
At this juncture I would pick Israel over any other striker in that division.
 
Slatersan said:
I think Costa is going to be the next champ. The ufc is gonna push for it too. Hes too dreamy, aggressive and brazilian to not be champ. Ufc needs another good brazilian champ again.
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erm..
 
Great fight - I hope we get to see it. I'm becoming an Adesanya fan, but I'd probably pick Costa in this fight.

Jarl
 
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