Thiago Moises vs. Melquizael Costa Odds
Brazilian lightweights Thiago Moises and Melquizael Costa will clash on the UFC 283 preliminary card.
Moises is coming off a Performance of the Night win over Christos Giagos, and he's a big favorite over Costa, an LFA vet who's a late replacement for Guram Kutateladze.
Let's break it down.
Tale of the Tape
| Moises | Costa | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 16-6 | 19-5 |
| Avg. Fight Time | 10:51 | n/a |
| Height | 5'9" | 5'10" |
| Weight (pounds) | 155 lbs. | 155 lbs. |
| Reach (inches) | 70" | n/a |
| Stance | Orthodox | Southpaw |
| Date of birth | 3/23/1995 | 9/14/1996 |
| Sig Strikes Per Min | 2.48 | n/a |
| SS Accuracy | 37% | n/a |
| SS Absorbed Per Min | 4.02 | n/a |
| SS Defense | 56% | n/a |
| Take Down Avg | 1.11 | n/a |
| TD Acc | 36% | n/a |
| TD Def | 60% | n/a |
| Submission Avg | 1.2 | n/a |
After fighting the likes of Islam Makhachev and a promising young contender in Joel Alvarez, Moises has had the chance to get back on track with some class relief after his recent win over Christos Giagos and with this upcoming booking against a debutant in Costa.
Moises is typically a fighter I look to bet against. He's a low-volume striker who has failed to grapple in the past proactively.
I wouldn't go laying a large sum on Costa's side as a straight bet, regardless of my projection.
Moises vs. Costa Pick
The striking exchanges should be competitive – if not favor Costa at points.
Moises has a clear path to victory on the mat, and his submission prop (projected +177, listed +240 at BetRivers) seems worth a poke as a straight bet, on top of its inclusion in a round robin.
The Pick: Thiago Moises wins by Submission (+240, 0.1u at BetRivers)
