Melquizael Costa
- Sport
- MMA
- Record
- 26-7
- UFC ranking
- No. 12, Featherweight
Melquizael Costa: 26-7 pro MMA record. In the UFC: 4.29 significant strikes landed per minute, 47% striking accuracy, 1.53 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Profile
- Age
- 29
- Height
- 178 cm (5′10″)
- Reach
- 180 cm (71 in)
- Fighting style
- MMA
- Place of birth
- Porto de Moz, Brazil
- UFC debut
- Jan 21, 2023
UFC career stats
| Sig. strikes landed per min | 4.29 |
| Sig. strikes absorbed per min | 3.19 |
| Striking accuracy | 47% |
| Sig. strikes landed / attempted | 462 / 983 |
| Takedowns per 15 min | 1.53 |
| Submission attempts per 15 min | 0.84 |
| Knockdowns per fight | 0.28 |
| Average fight time | 10:46 |
Wins by method
Sig. strikes by position
Sig. strikes by target
UFC fight history
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LossMay 16, 2026 | Arnold Allen | Unanimous decisionround 5, 5:00 | 5 | 5:00 | UFC Fight Night |
| WinFeb 21, 2026 | Dan Ige | KO/TKOround 1, 4:56 | 1 | 4:56 | UFC Fight Night |
| WinDec 13, 2025 | Morgan Charriere | KO/TKOround 1, 1:14 | 1 | 1:14 | UFC Fight Night |
| WinMay 17, 2025 | Julian Erosa | Unanimous decisionround 3, 5:00 | 3 | 5:00 | UFC Fight Night |
| WinMar 29, 2025 | Christian Rodriguez | Unanimous decisionround 3, 5:00 | 3 | 5:00 | UFC Fight Night |
| WinFeb 22, 2025 | Andre Fili | Submissionround 1, 4:30 | 1 | 4:30 | UFC Fight Night |
| WinJun 15, 2024 | Shayilan Nuerdanbieke | Submissionround 3, 1:50 | 3 | 1:50 | UFC Fight Night |
| LossDec 9, 2023 | Steve Garcia | KO/TKOround 2, 1:01 | 2 | 1:01 | UFC Fight Night |
| WinJul 15, 2023 | Austin Lingo | Unanimous decisionround 3, 5:00 | 3 | 5:00 | UFC Fight Night |
| LossJan 21, 2023 | Thiago Moises | Submissionround 2, 4:05 | 2 | 4:05 | UFC 283 |
Statistics: ufc.com, updated Oct 10, 2026. ufc.com
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