Melquizael Costa

Featherweight Division

STRIKING

Punch Power A

Punch Speed S

Kick Power S

Kick Speed S

Accuracy A

Strike Defense A

GRAPPLING

Takedowns A

TD Defense A

Sub Defense B

Ground Game A

PHYSICAL & TACTICAL

Stamina A

Chin A

Fight IQ B

Reach 71"

SIGNATURE

▸Left high kick

▸Right cross power punch

▸Lead leg kick combinations

STRENGTHS / WEAKNESSES

+Elite well-rounded striking with near-top tier power and speed across both punches and kicks

−Below average fight IQ often leads to him abandoning structured game plans to brawl unnecessarily

+Solid all-around base with reliable takedown offense/defense and grappling to keep fights in his preferred kickboxing range

−Submission defense is a noticeable gap compared to his other core skill sets

+Excellent stamina and durable chin allow him to maintain high striking output across full fight durations

−He struggles to adjust mid-fight against opponents who consistently switch up their rhythm or attack patterns

MATCHUPS

BESTHe thrives against plodding, pressure-focused featherweights with low striking defense and limited submission offense, as he can keep range to land heavy damaging strikes at will while avoiding dangerous grappling exchanges.

HARDHe struggles most against high fight IQ counter-strikers with elite grappling and submission skills, who can goad him into reckless brawls on the feet and exploit his weak submission defense if they get the fight to the mat.

Fighter Intel

B TIER KICKBOXER KO THREAT

Top Attributes

Kick PowerKick SpeedPunch Speed

vs Division Average

Striking

Grappling

-2

Defense

-1

Physical

-4

Combat Profile

Melquizael Costa is a durable pressure fighter representing American Top Team who looks to overwhelm opponents with sheer volume and cardio. Nicknamed "Melqui," he possesses a rugged boxing style and relentless forward momentum that breaks the will of many Featherweight contenders. His ability to maintain a high pace for all three rounds allows him to find late stoppages against fading opponents.

Tactical Advantage

Costa exploits opponents who lack the gas tank to match his output or the defensive wrestling to halt his constant advances. He forces fighters to fight at his pace, often dragging them into deep waters where his superior conditioning becomes the deciding factor. Strikers with low output or defensive wrestlers who struggle to keep him down are prime targets for his smothering style.

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