#13
Record26-7-0
Streak1 Losses
Height5' 10"
Weight66 kg
Reach71"
Age29
Performance
86
Global score
Grappler
Elo rating 1521 (Peak 1521)
Strengths
- Clinch striking89
- Ground striking89
- Sub attempts/15min87
- Control/round85
- Body strikes85
Weaknesses
- Distance striking9
- Head strikes13
- Strike defense18
- Takedown accuracy43
- Takedown defense46
Advanced Statistics
Striking accuracy
Strike defense
Takedown defense
Finish rate
Sig. strikes/min
3.8
Strikes absorbed/min
3.9
Takedowns/15min
1.8
Control/round
1:52
Sub attempts/15min
1.2
Takedown accuracy
23.1%
Updated on 6/28/2026
Summary
Melquizael Costa is a Featherweight MMA fighter with a record of 26-7-0. 29 years old. Currently ranked #13 in the UFC. Represents Brazil. Current streak: 1 Losses.
Archetype
The Submission Specialist
Regularly submits opponents on the ground. A grappling expert.
How does Melquizael Costa win his fights?
KO9
SUB8
DEC9
