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Melquizael Costa
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Melquizael Costa

Melquizael Costa

"The Dalmatian"
BrazilBrazil
Lightweight Mixed Martial Artist
Record26-7-0
Streak1 Losses
Height5' 10"
Weight70 kg
Reach71"
Age30

Performance

69 Global score
All-rounder
Elo rating 1554 (Peak 1569)

Strengths

  • Leg strikes80
  • Sub attempts/15min74
  • Sig. strikes/min68
  • Finish rate67
  • Ground striking65

Weaknesses

  • Head strikes24
  • Strike defense29
  • Takedown defense35
  • Takedown accuracy47
  • Distance striking48

Advanced Statistics

48%Striking accuracy
46%Strike defense
50%Takedown defense
60%Finish rate
Head 51.7% Body 23.2% Legs 25.1%
Distance 80.5% Clinch 9% Ground 10.5%
Sig. strikes/min
4.5
Strikes absorbed/min
3.9
Takedowns/15min
1.3
Control/round
0:51
Sub attempts/15min
0.6
Takedown accuracy
28.6%

Updated on 10/25/2026

The community verdict Early signal: 71% of MMX predictions favor them
Summary

Melquizael Costa is a Lightweight MMA fighter with a record of 26-7-0. 30 years old. Currently ranked #13 in the UFC. Represents Brazil. Current streak: 1 Losses.

Updated on Oct 27, 2026
Archetype
The Submission Specialist
Regularly submits opponents on the ground. A grappling expert.

How does Melquizael Costa win his fights?

KO
9
SUB
8
DEC
9

What are Melquizael Costa's last 5 fights?

L
UFC
Arnold Allen England
Arnold Allen
Unanimous decision
May 16, 2026
W
UFC
Dan Ige United States
Dan Ige
KO/TKO
Feb 21, 2026
W
UFC
Morgan Charrière France
Morgan Charrière
KO/TKO
Dec 14, 2025
W
UFC
Julian Erosa
Julian Erosa
Unanimous decision
May 17, 2025
W
UFC
Christian Rodriguez
Christian Rodriguez
Unanimous decision
Mar 29, 2025

What is Melquizael Costa's next fight?

Melquizael Costa
Melquizael Costa 26-7-0
VSLightweight
J
Jared Gordon
UFC 334: Gane vs. Hokit Nov 14, 2026
⚔ Tale of the tape → Predict this fight →

What is Melquizael Costa's full fight history?

L
UFC
Arnold Allen England
Arnold Allen
Unanimous Decision - R5
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Costa
May 16, 2026
W
UFC
Dan Ige United States
Dan Ige
KO/TKO - R1
UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez
Feb 21, 2026
W
UFC
Morgan Charrière France
UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Kape
Dec 13, 2025

Which fighters are similar to Melquizael Costa?

Diego Lopes
28-8-0
Max Holloway
27-9-0
Renato Moicano
21-7-1
Mauricio Ruffy
14-3-0
Samuel Sanches
11-1-0
Jefferson Nascimento
13-1-0

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