Melquizael Costa

Rank #12

Melquizael Costa holds a 26-7-0 professional record in the UFC Lightweight division. Primary style: MMA, — stance. Currently 30 years old, 5' 10" with a 71" reach.

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Vitals

Record

26-7-0

Weight Class

Lightweight

Age

30

Stance

—

Height

5' 10"

Reach

71"

Style

MMA

Finish Rate

65%

Career Statistics

SLpM

4.29

Str. Acc.

47%

SApM

3.19

Str. Def.

50%

TD Avg

1.53

TD Acc.

—

TD Def.

51%

Sub. Avg

0.84

Per-15-minute averages. Source: ufcstats.com

Wins / Losses by Method

Wins (26)

  • KO/TKO9
  • Submission8
  • Decision9

Losses (0)

  • KO/TKO0
  • Submission0
  • Decision0

Fighter Signature

Striking
89
Wrestling
75
Cardio
79
Takedown Defense
51
Chin Durability
85

AI-generated skill ratings derived from career statistics and recent performance. For entertainment and analytical purposes only.

Fighter Archetype

Submission Hunter

Actively chases submissions from every position. High sub attempt rate or a career built around finishing on the ground.

  • 8 sub wins

Deterministic classification from published fields. Not a fight prediction.

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