Alessandro Costa

Alessandro Costa is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the flyweight division of the UFC. Hailing from Brazil, Costa is part of a tradition of smaller fighters from South America who have channeled elite grappling credentials and technical striking into careers at the top level of a division that rewards athleticism, creativity, and precision above all else.

Costa built his name through the regional circuit, developing the kind of competition-tested fundamentals that fighters need before stepping into the UFC's unforgiving environment. Flyweight is a division defined by speed, where the margin between winning and losing often comes down to timing and the ability to make micro-adjustments in the heat of exchanges — Costa's style is well-suited to those demands, built around quick combinations and the willingness to engage at close range.

The Brazilian MMA scene, anchored by high-level academies and a deep amateur circuit, has long been one of the most reliable exporters of flyweight talent, and Costa fits within that lineage of fighters who make the grade not through physical dominance alone but through a relentless competitive temperament. He has worked his way through the ranks at a division where the depth of talent means there are no easy nights, and every fighter in the top fifteen brings genuine credentials.

Fighting in what remains one of the UFC's most athletically gifted divisions, Costa represents the continued evolution of South American flyweight competition. His place in the rankings reflects the work put in since his early professional days and points toward a fighter who sees himself as more than a ranked fixture — one building toward the kind of performances that move the needle in a loaded 125-pound title picture.

Stats last updated: August 2026