10 Flyweight Prospects the UFC Should Sign in 2023

Davi “O’Black” Costa

28 | 5’4″ | Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 14-3 | 12 Finishes | 6 KO/TKOs, 6 Submissions | Combined Opponents’ Record: 34-31-2 | Best Win – Eduardo Henrique (10-1)

Costa was just another Brazilian fighter beating cans until last year. It was last July in LFA when he made a big statement beating a good prospect in Eduardo Henrique. Last November he beat a good Felipe Gheno for the Shooto Brasil title. He trains out of Paraná Vale Tudo and is on a nice ten-fight win streak.

Costa has an awkward striking style with some tricky kicks in his arsenal. He’s a Brazilian kickboxing champion so you can see why. Costa is a BJJ purple belt and a CBJJO world champion. He’s a better grappler than anything and has some decent wrestling to go with it.