Melquizael Costa faces an old acquaintance of Jean Silva at UFC Vegas 117, says website.

If he wins, Melquizael Costa could move closer to the top 10 in the featherweight division.

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Melquizael Costa wins in ufc vegas 112. Photo: Twitter / UFC News

In excellent form in the octagon, Melquizael Costa He has reasons to smile at the start of this season. The Brazilian, who He defeated Dan Ige by technical knockout in the first round of UFC Houston., held on February 21st, has the possibility of headlining an important card against the eighth-ranked featherweight (up to 65,7 kg) on ​​May 16th in Las Vegas (USA).

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According to the portal 'Ag Fight', 'Melk' and arnold allen they must perform the main fight of ufc vegas 117Unlike the Brazilian, the Englishman is coming off a unanimous decision loss against Jean Silva At event number 324 in January, the 32-year-old athlete, who went undefeated for 12 fights between 2014 and 2022, is experiencing the worst moment of his career. On the other side, ranked 12th, 'Dalmatian' is trying to maintain his good run and, if he wins, could get closer to the top positions in the fight for the category's belt.

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Melquizael Costa's numbers in MMA.

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Melquizael Costa at UFC Houston. Photo: Reproduction/X

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'The Dalmatian' has a record of 26 wins and seven losses in his professional MMA career. The athlete is currently on a great run in the UFC, having won six consecutive matches. Melquizael's debut in Dana White's organization was against Thiago Moses No. UFC 283In January 2023, the 29-year-old fighter lost via submission in the second round. Throughout his time in the UFC, 'Melk' has accumulated seven wins and two losses.

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