Austin Lingo
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Overwhelmed by Melquizael Costa
Lingo lost to Melquizael Costa via unanimous decision (26-30, 27-30, 27-30) at UFC on ESPN 49 on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Lingo's toughness was on full display again, which would have been great had it not resulted in his second straight loss. Austin ate about a dozen body kicks from Costa early on which left him hobbled the rest of the fight. To his credit, he rebounded and landed some offense of his own, but the gap on the feet in terms of technical skill between the two was simply too much for Lingo to overcome. A long-time standout in the LFA promotion, the 29-year-old Texan is now 2-3 in his first five UFC bouts.
Lingo's toughness was on full display again, which would have been great had it not resulted in his second straight loss. Austin ate about a dozen body kicks from Costa early on which left him hobbled the rest of the fight. To his credit, he rebounded and landed some offense of his own, but the gap on the feet in terms of technical skill between the two was simply too much for Lingo to overcome. A long-time standout in the LFA promotion, the 29-year-old Texan is now 2-3 in his first five UFC bouts.
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Next fight booked
Lingo is set to take on Melquizael Costa at UFC Vegas 77 on July 15, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Lingo, who was recently defeated by Nate Landwehr in March, will face off against Melquizael Costa. The 28-year-old American fighter will look to improve upon his 2-2 record in the UFC against Costa in July.
Lingo, who was recently defeated by Nate Landwehr in March, will face off against Melquizael Costa. The 28-year-old American fighter will look to improve upon his 2-2 record in the UFC against Costa in July.
Taps out to Nate Landwehr
Lingo lost to Nate Landwehr via submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:11 of Round 2 at UFC on ESPN 43 on Saturday in San Antonio.
ANALYSIS
It was a pretty strong showing from Lingo considering he and Landwehr agreed to meet about a week ago after both of their recently-scheduled opponents withdrew. Austin got off to a quick start, seemingly getting the better of Nate in Round 1 despite the numbers being extremely even. The tide turned in Round 2 when Lingo gave up a takedown attempt and absorbed some significant punishment before eventually tapping out late in the frame. Lingo has nothing to be ashamed about regarding his performance. The 28-year-old Texan has his brief two-fight winning streak snapped in defeat.
It was a pretty strong showing from Lingo considering he and Landwehr agreed to meet about a week ago after both of their recently-scheduled opponents withdrew. Austin got off to a quick start, seemingly getting the better of Nate in Round 1 despite the numbers being extremely even. The tide turned in Round 2 when Lingo gave up a takedown attempt and absorbed some significant punishment before eventually tapping out late in the frame. Lingo has nothing to be ashamed about regarding his performance. The 28-year-old Texan has his brief two-fight winning streak snapped in defeat.
Steps in on short notice
Lingo will take on Nate Landwehr in a featherweight matchup at UFC San Antonio on March 25, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Lingo was scheduled to face Ricardo Ramos back on March 11, but the bout was scrapped due to a bad weight miss by Ramos. Landwehr, meanwhile was set to take on Alex Caceres on this weekend's card, but Caceres withdrew for undisclosed reasons. Lingo will step in as a result and put a two-fight winning streak on the line. He sits as approximately a (+230) betting underdog as of the start of fight week.
Lingo was scheduled to face Ricardo Ramos back on March 11, but the bout was scrapped due to a bad weight miss by Ramos. Landwehr, meanwhile was set to take on Alex Caceres on this weekend's card, but Caceres withdrew for undisclosed reasons. Lingo will step in as a result and put a two-fight winning streak on the line. He sits as approximately a (+230) betting underdog as of the start of fight week.
Won't fight Saturday
Lingo won't fight at UFC Vegas 71 on Saturday after Ricardo Ramos failed to make weight, Aaron Bronsteter of TSN.ca reports.
ANALYSIS
Lingo had to drop out of his last fight due to injury and will have a second straight fight cancelled with Ramos failing to make weight. Lingo hasn't fought since August of 2021 when he beat Luis Saldana by unanimous decision.
Lingo had to drop out of his last fight due to injury and will have a second straight fight cancelled with Ramos failing to make weight. Lingo hasn't fought since August of 2021 when he beat Luis Saldana by unanimous decision.
Fighting on March 11
Lingo will take on Ricardo Ramos at UFC Vegas 71 on March 11, Nolan King of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Lingo was supposed to fight at UFC Vegas 58, but had to drop out due to injury. Lingo will make his return to the Octagon after not having fought since August of 2021 when he beat Luis Saldana by unanimous decision.
Lingo was supposed to fight at UFC Vegas 58, but had to drop out due to injury. Lingo will make his return to the Octagon after not having fought since August of 2021 when he beat Luis Saldana by unanimous decision.