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Melquizael Costa Moves Up to Lightweight

June 1, 2026
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UFC featherweight Melquizael Costa has announced he is moving up to lightweight, citing an inability to continue cutting 22 kilograms for each fight. Costa previously competed at 70 kg before his UFC debut and fought his first UFC bout against Thiago Moises at lightweight before settling at featherweight, where he put together a six-fight winning streak.

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