LokDog focused before fighting in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Melk Costa demonstrated doubts regarding the attitude and personality of Vinicius LokDogRecently, the fighter from Rio Grande do Sul stirred up social media by announcing his move up to the featherweight division (up to 65,7 kg) and challenging the 'Dalmatian' in the UFC. However, according to the fighter from Pará, the provocation didn't generate much repercussion but did spur his interest. Joanderson Tubarão to teach a lesson to the former bantamweight (up to 61,7kg).
In an exclusive interview with SUPER LUTAS, Melk stated that he hasn't been closely following LokDog's statements and indicated that the interest in a potential fight comes mainly from his teammate. Joanderson Tubarão, who would be willing to face him. The fighter also assessed that LokDog knows how to promote himself publicly, but criticized the fact that the athlete had done negative comments about Charles of the Bronxsuggesting that this type of positioning is detrimental to his image.
“Man, I haven’t been following much. The only thing I know is that Shark wants to beat him up. Lockdog is a guy who knows how to promote himself, a good guy, at least to them. I think he’s a good guy to someone. I don’t know. The guy talked badly about Charles, man. Come on, bro, a guy who doesn’t like Charles doesn’t have a good heart. But the one who wants to talk to Lockdog is Shark. Shark is dying to get his neck,” he said. Melk Costa.
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Despite his reservations, 'Dalmatian' acknowledged that a potential duel between LokDog and Tubarão would be appealing to the public, highlighting the contrast in styles between the two athletes. According to Melk, while his rival presents an unorthodox approach, his training partner adopts an aggressive and consistent style, which could result in a dynamic and competitive confrontation inside the octagon.
“I think it’s a very interesting fight, man, for us to watch. Two guys beating each other up with punches, the house style. Lockdog, which is a completely different style, but it works. Lockdog is good on the ground, he’s good at striking too. It’s that style that seems like it won’t work, but it does. And Tubarão, which is the aggressive style, right? Who’s a psychopath all the time. So it’s a good fight,” concluded Dalmatian.
Understand the beginning of the conflict between LokDog, Mlek, and Tubarão backstage at the UFC.
the controversial Vinicius LokDog He arrived causing a stir in the Ultimate's featherweight division. The Brazilian was no match for him. mario bautistaAt UFC Vegas 113, he was submitted in the second round, suffering his first loss in the company. After the defeat and the struggle to compete in the bantamweight division, the athlete announced his move up a weight class and entered into a conflict with a fellow countryman.
LokDog used social media to announce his category change and challenged... Melk Costa, calling him 'colorful', to welcome him. Upon learning of the gaucho's position, Joanderson Tubarão, who is part of the category and trains alongside Melquizael, offered to welcome the new featherweight. Immediately, the gaucho (from Rio Grande do Sul) didn't want any contact with the man from Maranhão and proceeded to mock him.
"Who's the colorful 66kg jerk trying to welcome me? If it's outside of Brazil, it'll take me a little longer to get here, but if it's in Brazil, you don't even need to go far to find me!", wrote LokDog.
"He has a fight scheduled, but I'm here and I live in Brazil too," Tubarão replied.
"Wait a minute, who are you anyway? With all due respect, I didn't even know you existed. Is it you speaking or is it AI?", concluded the bad boy from Rio Grande do Sul.
Who's the colorful 66kg jerk trying to welcome me? If it's outside of Brazil, it might take me a little longer to get here, but if it's in Brazil, you don't even need to go far to find me!!
— Vinicius “LokDog” Oliveira (@LokdogVinicius) February 11, 2026
Wait, who are you anyway? With all due respect, I didn't even know you existed, are you talking or is it an AI? 🤔
— Vinicius “LokDog” Oliveira (@LokdogVinicius) February 11, 2026
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