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Melquizael CostaFW
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Melquizael Costa

"The Dalmatian"

BrazilBrazilAge 29Chute Boxe Joao EmilioUFC
26
Wins
8
Losses
0
Draws
65%
Finish Rate
9
KO / TKO
8
Submissions
2014
Pro Debut

Biography

Melquizael Costa, also known as "The Dalmatian", is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. With a record of 26-8-0, he has established himself as a formidable opponent, earning 2 of his wins by knockout or technical knockout and 2 by submission. Costa is currently ranked #13 in the Featherweight division, having recently faced top opponents, including a loss to Arnold Allen by decision. He has also secured notable victories, including knockout wins over Dan Ige and Morgan Charriere, as well as decision wins over Julian Erosa and Christian Rodriguez. As a skilled and experienced fighter, Melquizael Costa continues to be a force to be reckoned with in the Featherweight division.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy47%
Takedown accuracy35%

4.29

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

3.19

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

1.53

/ 15 min

Takedowns

0.84

avg

Submissions

0.28

avg

Knockdowns

Reach 180 cmUFC debut Jan. 21, 2023Born Porto de Moz, BrazilTeam Chute Boxe

How He Wins

KO / TKO9
Decision3
Submission8

Finish Rate

65%
17 of 26
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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Mixed Martial Arts34 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossEnglandArnold AllenH2HDecision (unanimous)R5UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. CostaMay 16, 2026
WinUnited StatesDan IgeH2HTKO (spinning back kick and punches)R1UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. HernandezFeb 21, 2026
WinFranceMorgan CharrièreH2HKO (head kick)R1UFC on ESPN: Royval vs. KapeDec 13, 2025
WinUnited StatesJulian ErosaH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. MoralesMay 17, 2025
WinUnited StatesChristian RodriguezH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC on ESPN: Moreno vs. ErcegMar 29, 2025
WinUnited StatesAndre FiliH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. SongFeb 22, 2025
WinShayilan NuerdanbiekeSubmission (face crank)R3UFC on ESPN: Perez vs. TairaJun 15, 2024
LossUnited StatesSteve GarciaH2HKO (elbows)R2UFC Fight Night: Song vs. GutiérrezDec 9, 2023
WinUnited StatesAustin LingoH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC on ESPN: Holm vs. Bueno SilvaJul 15, 2023
LossBrazilThiago MoisésH2HSubmission (face crank)R2UFC 283Jan 21, 2023
WinJunior MeloTKO (punches)R3LFA 147Nov 18, 2022
WinBrazilTom SantosH2HTKO (punches)R1Presas Combat 1Aug 20, 2022
LossBrazilItalo GomesH2HDecision (unanimous)R3LFA 132May 13, 2022
WinMexicoÁngel RodriguezH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2Predator FC 42Mar 19, 2022
WinBrazilLeandro SantosH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Future MMA 13Sep 24, 2021
WinBrazilAnderson FerreiraH2HTKO (punches)R1Standout Fighting Tournament 21Feb 29, 2020
WinJosé SantanaDecision (unanimous)R3Prainha Fight 6Jun 28, 2019
WinBrazilMarcelo CostaH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Animal Fight MMA 2019May 18, 2019
LossBrazilMarcos ViniciusH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Thunder Fight 18Dec 21, 2018
WinBrazilAlexandre AraújoH2HTKO (punches)R2Jabuka Fight 7Nov 23, 2018
LossBrazilRafael BarbosaH2HSubmission (arm-triangle choke)R3Demolidor Fight 13Aug 18, 2018
LossBrazilAntônio MonteiroH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Mr. Cage 32Dec 30, 2017
WinBrazilMax DouglasH2HTKO (retirement)R3Orixi Combat 1Sep 30, 2017
WinBrazilWillian Santos SilvaH2HSubmission (heel hook)R1Porto Fight 10Jul 28, 2017
WinBrazilJecônias Dias SandesH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Porto Fight 9Jun 17, 2017
LossBrazilElismar LimaH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R1Titans Fighters Champions 1Mar 10, 2017
WinBrazilJoão Ferreira Jr.H2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Instituto Fazendo Campeões 1Dec 17, 2016
WinBrazilVitor LeandroH2HSubmission (anaconda choke)R1Marajó Open Fight 2Nov 10, 2016
WinSeverino Ramalho da Silva Jr.Decision (unanimous)R3Strike FC 3Mar 11, 2016
WinBrazilJonas dos SantosH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Relevation FC 3Jan 29, 2016
WinBrazilSergio SilvaH2HKO (head kick)R1Porto Fight 7Dec 19, 2015
WinBrazilErwin Filho de Andrade FurtadoH2HKO (head kick)R1Porto Fight 6May 9, 2015
WinAdriel SantosSubmission (heel hook)R3Xingu Fight 6May 17, 2014
WinBrazilBenjamin Junior Coelho PantojaH2HDecision (split)R3Winner Combat MMA: Gurupá vs. Porto de MozMar 8, 2014

Related Fighters

Arnold AllenArnold Allen21-4-0 · FWDan IgeDan Ige19-11-0 · FWMorgan CharriereMorgan Charriere21-12-1 · FWJulian ErosaJulian Erosa31-13-0 · FWChristian RodriguezChristian Rodriguez12-4-0 · FWAndre FiliAndre Fili25-13-0 · FWNuerdanbieke ShayilanNuerdanbieke Shayilan39-12-0 · FWSteve GarciaSteve Garcia19-5-0 · FWAustin LingoAustin Lingo9-4-0 · FWThiago MoisesThiago Moises19-10-0 · LWJose Cleiton de Melo Jr.Jose Cleiton de Melo Jr.15-10-1 · WWTom SantosTom Santos12-19-0 · LW

Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.