UFC

Melquizael “Melk Cauthy”Costa

UFC26-7-0

Division
Lightweight
Stance
Southpaw
Height
5' 10"
Weight
145 lbs.
Reach
71"
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Fighter metrics

Striking accuracy

46%

129 landed · 280 attempted

Takedown accuracy

28%

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2025-03-29 to 2026-05-16

Wins

4 / 5

Losses

1 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

Melquizael Costa Bio

Melquizael Costa is a Brazilian UFC featherweight from Porto de Moz, Pará. Born September 14, 1996, he is listed at 5 feet 10 inches with a 71-inch reach, fights from a southpaw stance, and trains at Chute Boxe. The UFC lists Costa as active as of September 15, 2026. He began his professional MMA career in 2014 and made his Octagon debut on January 21, 2023, taking a short-notice lightweight bout against Thiago Moisés at UFC 283 in Rio de Janeiro.

Known as “The Dalmatian,” Costa has described MMA as a source of confidence after childhood bullying related to vitiligo. His UFC profile credits him with Brazilian jiu-jitsu and Muay Thai black belts under Chute Boxe João Emilio, and his results show an attacking, adaptable approach that can produce both submissions and striking stoppages. In 2025, he submitted veteran Andre Fili with a guillotine choke and later stopped Morgan Charrière with a head kick; in February 2026, he stopped Dan Ige with strikes after a spinning back kick. Costa headlined a UFC event against Arnold Allen on May 16, 2026, losing a unanimous decision.

Record
26-7-0
Division
Lightweight
Stance
Southpaw
Height
5' 10"
Weight
145 lbs.
Reach
71"
Leg reach
40.50
Birth date
Sep 14, 1996 (age 30)
Age
30

Melquizael Costa Questions & Answers

What division does Melquizael Costa compete in?

Melquizael Costa competes in the UFC featherweight division and is listed as active on his UFC athlete profile.

How tall is Melquizael Costa?

Melquizael Costa is listed at 70 inches tall, with a 71-inch reach.

When did Melquizael Costa make his UFC debut?

Melquizael Costa made his UFC debut on January 21, 2023, against Thiago Moisés at UFC 283. He accepted the bout on short notice and competed at lightweight.

Which gym does Melquizael Costa train with?

Melquizael Costa trains at Chute Boxe. His UFC profile also lists a Muay Thai black belt under Chute Boxe João Emilio.

What is Melquizael Costa’s fighting style?

Costa is an MMA fighter with a well-rounded approach that includes striking and grappling. His UFC profile lists both knockout and submission victories, while UFC coverage notes his strong grappling and Muay Thai background.

What major career milestone did Melquizael Costa reach in 2026?

In 2026, Melquizael Costa earned his first UFC main-event opportunity, facing Arnold Allen on May 16, 2026.