
AI-assisted editorial grounded in Fight Detective’s stored fight and ELO data.
Based on the supplied statistics and results, Costa’s recorded career is strongly finish-oriented. He has five wins and none have gone to decision, with four KO/TKO victories and one submission. His losses are also mostly decisive, with two KO/TKO defeats and one unanimous decision loss, meaning most of his recorded fights have not required extended scorecard management. On the feet, Costa’s pace looks moderate and competitive. He lands 3.73 significant strikes per minute while absorbing 3.72, suggesting many exchanges are relatively even in volume. His 56% significant-strike defense indicates he avoids a meaningful share of incoming attempts, though the near-equal landed/absorbed rates also suggest he is often in range and engaged. The grappling numbers point to selective wrestling and generally strong resistance. He averages 0.79 takedowns per 15 minutes with a 0.4 submissions-per-15 rate, while showing an 86% takedown defense. Taken together, the statistics support an inference that he is not a high-frequency takedown attacker but is difficult to ground and can still finish when opportunities appear. Recent form in the dataset shows a three-fight win streak in 2026, including both striking and submission finishes, which indicates versatility in how his wins have been achieved.
Recency-weighted skill · finish-adjusted · streak-amplified
Rate-normalized career statistics (per 15 minutes, except strike rates which are per-minute)
Win rate when fighting as favorite vs underdog
As Favorite
75%
3W – 1L in 4 fights
As Underdog
0%
0W – 2L in 2 fights
Skill rating evolution — hover dots for fight details
Rating gained or lost in each fight
Flyweight · Active fighters ranked by recency-weighted skill