#13
Record26-8-0
Streak1 Losses
Height5' 10"
Weight66 kg
Reach71"
Age29
Performance
74
Global score
All-rounder
Elo rating 1566 (Peak 1582)
Strengths
- Sub attempts/15min82
- Body strikes81
- Leg strikes76
- Strikes absorbed/min69
- Finish rate68
Weaknesses
- Head strikes16
- Takedown defense37
- Strike defense46
- Striking accuracy49
- Clinch striking52
Advanced Statistics
Striking accuracy
Strike defense
Takedown defense
Finish rate
Sig. strikes/min
4.3
Strikes absorbed/min
3.2
Takedowns/15min
1.5
Control/round
0:50
Sub attempts/15min
0.8
Takedown accuracy
35.5%
Updated on 7/5/2026
Summary
Melquizael Costa is a Featherweight MMA fighter with a record of 26-8-0. 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
