Steve Garcia vs. Melquizael Costa

Preliminary Card | Lightweight · 155 lbs | Pro MMA
W
Garcia defeats Costa
L
KO/TKO, Ground and Pound 1:01 Round 2 of 3, 6:01 Total
"Mean Machine"
vs.
KO/TKO 1:01 R2
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Fighter Comparison

14-5-0

Climbed to 15-5
Pro
Record
20-6-0

Fell to 20-7
+215
(Moderate Underdog)
Betting Odds
-270
(Moderate Favorite)

United States
Nation

Brazil
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Fights out of
Bauru
Sao Paulo
31
+6 mos, 2 wks, 3 days
Age at Fight 27
+2 mos, 3 wks, 4 days
155.0 lbs
(70.3 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
155.5 lbs
(70.5 kgs)
6'0"
(183cm)
Height
5'10"
(178cm)
73.0"
(185cm)
Reach
73.0"
(185cm)
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Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 4,143

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Garcia
26%
Costa
74%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC Fight Night

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Gutierrez
  • Date: Saturday 12.09.2023 at 07:30 PM ET
  • Referee: Chris Tognoni
  • Venue: UFC Apex
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Last Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Bout Billing: Preliminary Card (fight 4 of 11)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
  • TV Commentary: John Gooden, Laura Sanko, Paul Felder
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Prelims
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Paul Felder
  • Garcia Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Costa Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
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