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Melquizael Costa Moves Up to Lightweight

June 1, 2026
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Brazilian featherweight Melquizael Costa has announced he is moving up to lightweight, citing the physical toll of cutting 22 kilograms for each fight. Costa had previously competed at 155 pounds before his UFC debut and went on a six-fight winning streak at featherweight, stopping just outside the top ten.

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