Costa took some time off to reevaluate his game, adding physical and mental tools that he felt like were missing. The time off has only added fuel to the fire and he’s looking to prove that he’s not just an all-action fighter, but one of the bantamweights that can compete in the upper echelon of the division.
Fight fans got a glimpse of that in his two-round banger of a fight with Yanez, who is highly considered to be one of the rising contenders at 135lbs.
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“I know that my ceiling is really high, and I was able to showcase a performance against Adrian Yanez that I’m right there and I can turn this thing around. Saturday is step number one,” Costa said. “UFC has matched me with other really good fighters and exciting fighters, and we’ve always delivered. I think this [fight with Cannetti] is going to be another one of those fights.”
