Alessandro Costa thinks he’s finally getting recognition

Alessandro Costa thinks he’s lastly getting some correct recognition from MMA followers after 4 octagon appearances, and is now able to go on a run.

Costa (14-4 MMA, 2-2 UFC) has break up outcomes up to now in his octagon tenure, however following a second-round TKO of Kevin Borjas at UFC 301 in Might that earned him Efficiency of the Evening honors, he thinks respect is starting to get positioned on his title.

“I believe that my final combat actually had individuals put their eyes on me now,” Costa advised MMA Junkie Radio. “I believe my final combat acquired that. I had my debut within the UFC in opposition to No. 8, then my second combat was in opposition to the No. 10, it was on brief discover. I believe even in these losses individuals began to see. I believe after the final combat, individuals began noticing. They know who I’m.”

Costa may have the possibility to leap ahead when he takes on flyweight division staple Matt Schnell (16-8 MMA, 6-6 UFC) at UFC Fight Night on Sept. 7 on the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. It’s his most high-profile combat up to now, and Costa intends to profit from it.

“It’s a very good combat for me,” Costa stated. “I believe persons are beginning to know who I’m within the division.

To listen to extra from Costa, watch his full interview with MMA Junkie Radio at UFC X above.