- Michael Willian Costa
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Not to be confused with Michael Costa (fighter).
Michael Willian Costa Born Michael Willian Costa Other names Maicon Nationality Brazilian Height 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) Weight 123 lb (56 kg; 8.8 st) Division Strawweight
FlyweightFighting out of Fortaleza, Brazil Team Nocaute Fight Years active 2005-present Mixed martial arts record Total 11 Wins 7 By knockout 0 By submission 5 By decision 2 Losses 4 By knockout 0 By submission 1 By decision 3 Other information Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog Michael "Maicon" Willian Costa is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist who competes in the strawweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2006, Costa has spent the majority of his career in Brazil, mostly notably for Shooto.
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Mixed Martial Arts career
Background and early career
"Maicon" Costa stands at just 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) and competes at strawweight (115 lb).[1]
Costa began his career in October 2006, winning via triangle choke.[2] This was followed up in March 2007 with another win, this time by unanimous decision.[3] After taking a year out of the sport, Costa returned and defeated Siai Carrasco via rear naked choke.[4]
Shooto
In June 2008, Costa made his Shooto debut against Rafael Lima, in the opening bout at Shooto - Brazil 7. Costa finished his opponent in 1:14 of the opening round, via armbar.[5]
Costa then faced the #1 ranked flyweight fighter Jussier da Silva[6] at Shooto - Brazil 9. Jussier da Silva was able to take a close[7] unanimous decision victory after three rounds,[8] handing Costa his first professional loss.
After a further submission victory, at Shooto - Brazil 12,[9] Costa faced Alexandre Pantoja. Once again, Costa was on the wrong end of a judges decision, losing a close decision[7] after three rounds.[10]
Shooto then wanted to establish their own flyweight (115 lb) champion, in addition to the Shooto World Champion Rambaa Somdet. The promotion then set up an eight-man, two-event grand prix to decide the champion.[7] Costa decided to apply, considering that 115 lb was his natural weight, as opposed to the 123 lb he had been competing at previously.[7]
Costa faced Pedro Mascote in the opening round, defeating him unanimous decision, before facing Evandro dos Santos in the semi-final. Costa then defeated dos Santos via armbar after just 45 seconds.[11]
The two tournament wins resulted in Costa reaching the final. The winner of the final will be crowned the inaugural Shooto 115 lb South American Champion and will take place at Shooto - Brazil 20. Costa will face Lincon de Sa for the championship.[12]
The winner of that bout is expected to face Rambaa Somdet for the Shooto Flyweight (115 lb) World Championship.[12]
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown 11 matches 7 wins 4 losses By knockout 0 0 By submission 5 1 By decision 2 3 Result Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes Loss 7-4 
Jussier da SilvaSubmission (rear naked choke) Shooto - Brazil 26 October 29, 2011 2 4:55 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil For Shooto South American 123 lb Championship Loss 7-3 Lincon de SaDecision (split) Shooto - Brazil 20 December 11, 2010 3 5:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil For Shooto South American 115 lb Championship Win 7-2 Evandro dos SantosSubmission (armbar) Shooto - Brazil 19 October 17, 2010 1 0:45 Flamengo, Brazil Win 6-2 Pedro MascoteDecision (unanimous) Shooto - Brazil 19 October 17, 2010 3 5:00 Flamengo, Brazil Loss 5-2 Alexandre PantojaDecision (unanimous) Shooto - Brazil 13 August 27, 2009 3 5:00 Fortaleza, Brazil Win 5-1 Andre Costa PereiraSubmission (rear naked choke) Shooto - Brazil 12 May 30, 2009 1 4:14 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Loss 4-1 Jussier da SilvaDecision (split) Shooto - Brazil 9 November 29, 2008 3 5:00 Fortaleza, Brazil For Shooto South American 123 lb Championship Win 4-0 Rafael LimaSubmission (armbar) Shooto - Brazil 7 June 28, 2008 1 1:14 Rio de Janeiro Win 3-0 Siai CarrascoSubmission (rear naked choke) Kabra Fight Nordeste March 13, 2008 1 N/A Fortaleza, Brazil Win 2-0 Diego PesteDecision (unanimous) Strike Brazil 3 March 17, 2007 3 5:00 Fortaleza, Brazil Win 1-0 Rafael FagundesSubmission (triangle choke) Ceara MMA Combat 1 October 5, 2006 1 3:21 Fortaleza, Brazil References
- ^ a b "Michael Willian Costa". sherdog.com. November 5, 2010. http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Michael-Willian-Costa-34491.
- ^ "Ceara MMA Combat 1". sherdog.com. October 5, 2006. http://www.sherdog.com/events/CMMAC-Ceara-MMA-Combat-1-14518.
- ^ "Strike Brazil 3". sherdog.com. March 17, 2007. http://www.sherdog.com/events/SB-Strike-Brazil-3-14658.
- ^ "Kabra Fight Nordeste". sherdog.com. March 13, 2008. http://www.sherdog.com/events/KFN-Kabra-Fight-Nordeste-8717.
- ^ "Shooto - Brazil 7". sherdog.com. June 28, 2008. http://www.sherdog.com/events/Shooto-Brazil-7-7942.
- ^ "Sherdog Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings". sherdog.com. November 25, 2009. http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/9/Sherdog-Official-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Rankings-21136.
- ^ a b c d "115 Pounds: The Next Little Big Thing". sherdog.com. October 17, 2010. http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/115-Pounds-The-Next-Big-Little-Thing-27568.
- ^ "Shooto - Brazil 9". sherdog.com. November 29, 2008. http://www.sherdog.com/events/Shooto-Brazil-9-9338.
- ^ "Shooto - Brazil 12". sherdog.com. May 30, 2009. http://www.sherdog.com/events/Shooto-Brazil-12-10380.
- ^ "Shooto - Brazil 13". sherdog.com. August 27, 2009. http://www.sherdog.com/events/Shooto-Brazil-13-10897.
- ^ "Shooto - Brazil 19". sherdog.com. October 17, 2010. http://www.sherdog.com/events/Shooto-Brazil-19-14399.
- ^ a b "Title bouts added to Shooto Brazil 20". sherdog.com. November 5, 2010. http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Title-Bouts-Added-to-Shooto-Brazil-20-27959.
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