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Loses as big favorite
Costa lost to Steve Garcia via KO (elbows) at 1:01 of Round 2 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
What a disaster. These two were supposed to fight last week before a Garcia illness forced the bout to be pushed back. They finally got it on here, and Costa quickly melted after a brilliant first round. A wild combination from Garcia sent Mel crashing to the mat, and although referee Chris Tognoni gave him more than enough time to recover, it was simply never happening. Costa has fought three times since making his UFC debut in January 2023. He was submitted by Thiago Moises in his first fight with the company before earning a unanimous decision win over Austin Lingo in July. He needs a win his next time out, as a 1-3 start could potentially result in a release.
What a disaster. These two were supposed to fight last week before a Garcia illness forced the bout to be pushed back. They finally got it on here, and Costa quickly melted after a brilliant first round. A wild combination from Garcia sent Mel crashing to the mat, and although referee Chris Tognoni gave him more than enough time to recover, it was simply never happening. Costa has fought three times since making his UFC debut in January 2023. He was submitted by Thiago Moises in his first fight with the company before earning a unanimous decision win over Austin Lingo in July. He needs a win his next time out, as a 1-3 start could potentially result in a release.
Garcia matchup set for weekend
Costa's scheduled featherweight matchup against Steve Garcia will now take place at UFC Vegas 83 on December 9, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
The two were originally supposed to square off at UFC Austin last weekend, but Garcia was forced to withdraw due to illness. Costa allowed his opponent a week to recover and the bout was quickly rescheduled, and he now sits as approximately a (-260) betting favorite as of Thursday afternoon.
The two were originally supposed to square off at UFC Austin last weekend, but Garcia was forced to withdraw due to illness. Costa allowed his opponent a week to recover and the bout was quickly rescheduled, and he now sits as approximately a (-260) betting favorite as of Thursday afternoon.
Bout called off
Costa's featherweight fight against Steve Garcia at UFC Austin on Saturday has been canceled since Garcia has an illness, Alexander K. Lee of MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
It's some unfortunate luck for Costa, who defeated Austin Lingo in July for his first UFC victory. It seems likely Costa will have to wait until 2024 to get back into the Octagon.
It's some unfortunate luck for Costa, who defeated Austin Lingo in July for his first UFC victory. It seems likely Costa will have to wait until 2024 to get back into the Octagon.
Will face Garcia
Costa is set to fight Steve Garcia (undisclosed) in a featherweight bout at UFC Austin on Dec. 2, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Costa defeated Austin Lingo via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27) in his latest bout in July, and he will look to secure another victory against an opponent that hasn't stepped into an octagon in more than six months. He has gone 1-1 at the UFC level in his career.
Costa defeated Austin Lingo via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27) in his latest bout in July, and he will look to secure another victory against an opponent that hasn't stepped into an octagon in more than six months. He has gone 1-1 at the UFC level in his career.
Stars in return to featherweight
Costa defeated Austin Lingo via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27) at UFC on ESPN 49 on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
A natural featherweight, Costa made his UFC debut on late-notice at lightweight this past January and was submitted by the talented Thiago Moises. He was back at his normal weight class for this one and looked excellent. Costa is an exceptionally talented striker. He landed with fluidity and power that Lingo simply couldn't match. When Costa was tired of beating Lingo up on the feet, he landed three takedowns for good measure. The 26-year-old Brazilian is a fighter to keep an eye on moving forward at 145 pounds.
A natural featherweight, Costa made his UFC debut on late-notice at lightweight this past January and was submitted by the talented Thiago Moises. He was back at his normal weight class for this one and looked excellent. Costa is an exceptionally talented striker. He landed with fluidity and power that Lingo simply couldn't match. When Costa was tired of beating Lingo up on the feet, he landed three takedowns for good measure. The 26-year-old Brazilian is a fighter to keep an eye on moving forward at 145 pounds.