#13
Record26-7-0
Streak1 Losses
Height5' 10"
Weight66 kg
Reach71"
Age29
Performance
84
Global score
Grappler
Elo rating 1553 (Peak 1553)
Strengths
- Ground striking89
- Clinch striking88
- Body strikes84
- Control/round82
- Sub attempts/15min82
Weaknesses
- Distance striking10
- Head strikes14
- Strike defense16
- Takedown defense46
- Takedown accuracy48
Advanced Statistics
Striking accuracy
Strike defense
Takedown defense
Finish rate
Sig. strikes/min
3.8
Strikes absorbed/min
3.4
Takedowns/15min
1.9
Control/round
1:36
Sub attempts/15min
0.9
Takedown accuracy
28.6%
Updated on 9/13/2026
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
