Melquizael Costa losses
Over 12 years as a professional, Melquizael Costa has compiled a 26-8 (17) record, including three title fights across three weight classes. He has eight losses, one of them in a title fight.
8. Melquizael Costa loses to Arnold Allen via unanimous decision
On May 16, 2026 Melquizael Costa faced Arnold Allen in a featherweight bout. Costa was 29 years old with a record of 26-7, and Allen was 32 with a record of 20-4. Costa was on a 6-fight winning streak, while Allen was coming off a loss. Costa lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Allen.
7. Melquizael Costa loses to Steve Garcia via KO
On December 9, 2023 Melquizael Costa faced Steve Garcia in a featherweight bout. Costa was 27 years old with a record of 20-6, and Garcia was 31 with a record of 14-5. Costa was coming off a win and Garcia was on a 2-fight winning streak. Garcia stopped Costa via KO in the 2nd round.
6. Melquizael Costa loses to Thiago Moisés via KO
On January 21, 2023 Melquizael Costa faced Thiago Moisés in a lightweight bout. Costa was 26 years old with a record of 19-5, and Moisés was 27 with a record of 16-6. Costa was on a 2-fight winning streak and Moisés was coming off a win. Moisés submitted Costa via face crank in the 2nd round.
5. Melquizael Costa loses to Italo Gomes via unanimous decision
On May 13, 2022 Melquizael Costa faced Italo Gomes in a lightweight bout. Costa was 25 years old with a record of 17-4, and Gomes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Costa was on a 5-fight winning streak. Costa lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Gomes.
4. Melquizael Costa loses to Marcos Vinicius via unanimous decision
On December 21, 2018 Melquizael Costa faced Marcos Vinicius in a lightweight bout. Costa was 22 years old with a record of 12-3, and Vinicius was 0 with a record of 0-0. Costa was coming off a win. Costa lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Vinicius.
3. Melquizael Costa loses to Rafael Barbosa via KO
On August 18, 2018 Melquizael Costa fought Rafael Barbosa for the vacant DFMMA featherweight title. Costa was 21 years old with a record of 11-2, and Barbosa was 0 with a record of 0-0. Costa was coming off a loss. Barbosa submitted Costa via arm-triangle choke in the 3rd round. Failed to win the vacant title.
2. Melquizael Costa loses to Antônio Monteiro via unanimous decision
On December 30, 2017 Melquizael Costa faced Antônio Monteiro in a lightweight bout. Costa was 21 years old with a record of 11-1, and Monteiro was 0 with a record of 0-0. Costa was on a 3-fight winning streak. Costa lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Monteiro.
1. Melquizael Costa loses to Elismar Lima via KO
On March 10, 2017 Melquizael Costa faced Elismar Lima in a featherweight bout. Costa was 20 years old with a record of 8-0, and Lima was 0 with a record of 0-0. Costa was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Lima stopped Costa via TKO in the 1st round.