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Michael "Maicon" Willian Costa is a Brazilian

Brazil

Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...

professional mixed martial artist

Mixed martial arts

Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...

who competes in the strawweight

Strawweight (MMA)

The Strawweight division in mixed martial arts generally refers to competitors weighing 115 lb or less.In boxing, the strawweight division is 105 lb or less....

division. A professional MMA competitor since 2006, Costa has spent the majority of his career in Brazil, mostly notably for Shooto

Shooto

Shooto is a mixed martial arts organization that is governed by the Shooto Association and the International Shooto Commission. Shooto was originally formed in 1985, as an organization and as a particular fighting system derived from shoot wrestling. Practitioners are referred to as shooters,...

Background and early career

"Maicon" Costa stands at just and competes at strawweight (115 lb)

Strawweight (MMA)

The Strawweight division in mixed martial arts generally refers to competitors weighing 115 lb or less.In boxing, the strawweight division is 105 lb or less....

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Costa began his career in October 2006, winning via triangle choke. This was followed up in March 2007 with another win, this time by unanimous decision. After taking a year out of the sport, Costa returned and defeated Siai Carrasco via rear naked choke.

Shooto

In June 2008, Costa made his Shooto

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.

Costa then faced the #1 ranked flyweight

Flyweight (MMA)

The flyweight division in mixed martial arts – as defined by the Nevada State Athletic Commission combat sports doctrine – groups together all competitors 125 lb and below...

fighter Jussier da Silva

Jussier da Silva

Jussier da Silva, is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently signed with the Shooto. He is the Shooto South America 123-pound champion. da Silva holds a notable win over Shooto's Bantamweight Champion Shinichi Kojima...

at Shooto - Brazil 9. Jussier da Silva was able to take a close unanimous decision victory after three rounds, handing Costa his first professional loss.

After a further submission victory, at Shooto - Brazil 12, Costa faced Alexandre Pantoja

Alexandre Pantoja

Alexandre Pantoja is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist who competes in the flyweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2007, Pantoja has competed several times in Shooto Brazil, as well as occasional appearances in local promotions in Brazil...

. Once again, Costa was on the wrong end of a judges decision, losing a close decision after three rounds.

Shooto then wanted to establish their own flyweight (115 lb) champion, in addition to the Shooto World Champion Rambaa Somdet

Rambaa Somdet

Rambaa Somdet is a Thai mixed martial artist and former kickboxer who has fought for Shooto, DEEP and Palace Fighting Championship. He competes in the flyweight and strawweight divisions.-Mixed martial arts career:...

. The promotion then set up an eight-man, two-event grand prix to decide the champion. Costa decided to apply, considering that 115 lb was his natural weight, as opposed to the 123 lb he had been competing at previously.

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.

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

Lincon de Sa

Lincon de Sa is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist who competes in the strawweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2009, de Sa has spent the entirety of his career in Brazil, mostly notably for Shooto, where he will compete for the inaugural Shooto 115 lb South American...

for the championship.

The winner of that bout is expected to face Rambaa Somdet

Rambaa Somdet

for the Shooto Flyweight (115 lb) World Championship.

Mixed martial arts record

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Jussier da Silva

Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...

, Brazil

Brazil

Lincon de Sa

Rio de Janeiro

, Brazil

Brazil

|For Shooto South American 115 lb Championship
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|Win
|align=center|7-2
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Flamengo

Flamengo is the name of a neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.- History :It is the Portuguese word for Flemish, and it was given to the nearby beach because it was the place where the Dutch sailor Olivier van Noort tried to invade the city in 1599...

, Brazil

Brazil

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|Win
|align=center|6-2
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Flamengo

, Brazil

Brazil

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|Loss
|align=center|5-2
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Alexandre Pantoja

|Decision (unanimous)
|Shooto - Brazil 13
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|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Fortaleza, Brazil
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|Win
|align=center|5-1
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Jussier da Silva

|Decision (split)
|Shooto - Brazil 9
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|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Fortaleza, Brazil
|For Shooto South American 123 lb Championship
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|Win
|align=center|4-0
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Rio de Janeiro

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|Win
|align=center|3-0
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Siai Carrasco
|Submission (rear naked choke)
|Kabra Fight Nordeste
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|align=center|1
|align=center|N/A
|Fortaleza, Brazil
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|Win
|align=center|2-0
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Diego Peste
|Decision (unanimous)
|Strike Brazil 3
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|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Fortaleza, Brazil
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|Win
|align=center|1-0
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