Alessandro “Nono”Costa

Alessandro “Nono” Costa is a Brazilian mixed martial artist competing in the UFC flyweight division. The UFC lists him as active and identifies Manaus, Brazil, as his birthplace. Costa made his UFC debut on December 17, 2022, against Amir Albazi after earning his place on the roster through Dana White’s Contender Series. He later secured his first UFC victory by stopping Jimmy Flick with elbows on June 17, 2023. [Sources: UFC athlete profile; UFC feature on Costa’s debut]

Costa has continued to build his UFC career in the flyweight division through finish-oriented performances, including stoppage wins over Kevin Borjas, Stewart Nicoll and Matt Schnell, followed by a submission victory over Cody Durden at UFC 329 on July 11, 2026. His UFC profile lists jiu-jitsu as his fighting style, while his career has also featured notable knockout and elbow-finishing ability. He has trained with Lobo Gym MMA and Brazilian Warriors in Mexico, where he has worked alongside fellow Brazilian fighter Diego Lopes. Costa was born on January 28, 1996, and is listed at 5 feet 5 inches tall.