Brazilian Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Fighter Pablo Oliveira Costa Passes Away at 31

Exam-focused facts from the 13 February 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Brazilian MMA fighter Pablo Oliveira Costa passed away at the age of 31 in São José.
The death occurred due to an electrocution accident involving a metal ladder and a high-voltage power line while he was installing an air-conditioning unit.
Costa competed in amateur and semi-professional bouts in Muay Thai, MMA, and Jiu-Jitsu, and had previously won a champion's trophy in Jiu-Jitsu.
His coach, Mateus Nascimento, stated that Costa was being prepared for a professional career in combat sports prior to the accident.
His wake was held on 7 February 2026 in São José.