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Costa vs Garcia

Melquizael Costa
MelquizaelCosta🇧🇷
FinalGarciaKO/TKO · R2 1:01
Steve Garcia
SteveGarcia🇺🇸
“The Dalmatian”Nickname“Mean Machine”
26-8-0Record19-6-0
27Age31
5'10"Height6'0"
71"Reach75"
SouthpawStanceSouthpaw
UFC Fight Night: Song vs. GutierrezLightweight

Result

Steve Garcia
Steve Garcia
MethodKO/TKO · Victory by Elbows
Round2
Time1:01
Went the DistanceNo

Pre-Fight Lines

Fight Markets

Fight Stats

0
Knockdowns
1
6/10
Sig. Strikes
29/49
20/25
Total Strikes
41/66
2/10
Takedowns
0/0
0
Sub Attempts
1
4:41
Control Time
0:46
0
Reversals
0

Position

2/3
Distance
4/10
4/7
Clinch
3/8
0/0
Ground
22/31
1/5
Head
26/45
2/2
Body
2/3
3/3
Leg
1/1

Recent Form

Melquizael Costa
Melquizael Costa
Austin Lingo
WAustin LingoDECR3 5:00Jul 152023
Thiago Moisés
LThiago MoisésSUBR2 4:05Jan 212023
Steve Garcia
Steve Garcia
Shayilan Nuerdanbieke
WShayilan NuerdanbiekeKOR2 0:36Apr 82023
Chase Hooper
WChase HooperKOR1 1:32Oct 292022
Maheshate
LMaheshateKOR1 1:14Jun 112022
CO
WCharlie OntiverosKOR2 1:51Oct 92021
LP
LLuis PenaDECR3 5:00Feb 292020

Costa vs Garcia Prediction and Preview

Costa and Garcia met in a three-round lightweight fight at UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Gutierrez on Saturday, December 9. Costa is 26-8 overall and 1-1 in the UFC. Garcia is 19-6 and 3-2. Garcia has 3 UFC wins, 3 of them inside the distance. Costa gives up four inches of reach. Garcia won by KO/TKO in round 2 at 1:01.

Tale of the Tape and Career Rates

StatCostaGarcia
Height5'10"6'0"
Reach71"75"
Age2731
StanceSouthpawSouthpaw
UFC Record1-13-2
Sig. Strikes Landed / Min—3.6
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min—2.3
Sig. Strike Accuracy—56%
Sig. Strike Defense—51%
Knockdowns / 15—2.0
Takedowns / 15—2.0
Takedown Accuracy—67%
Takedown Defense—75%
Sub Attempts / 15—0.5
Control / 15—3:46
Finish Rate0%60%
Finished Rate50%20%
Went the Distance50%20%
Average Fight Time12:036:03

Costa vs Garcia: Questions and Answers

How many rounds is Costa vs Garcia?
Costa vs Garcia was scheduled for three rounds.
What are Costa's and Garcia's records?
Melquizael Costa is 26-8 (1-1 in the UFC). Steve Garcia is 19-6 (3-2 in the UFC).
How do Costa and Garcia usually win?
Garcia has 3 UFC wins: 3 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission and 0 by decision.
Who won Costa vs Garcia?
Garcia won by KO/TKO in round 2 at 1:01. It was at UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Gutierrez on Saturday, December 9.

More on This Fight

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  • UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Gutierrez fight card
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