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Thiago Moises vs Melquizael Costa Prediction and UFC 283 Start Time
UFC 283 — Lightweight Bout | Match 8
Thiago Moises (16-6-0, 3 KO, 7 Sub) vs. Melquizael “Melk Cauthy” Costa (19-5-0, 7 KO, 6 Sub)
Date: Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023
Start Time: This will be the second fight on the Prelims, which begin at 8 PM EST
Venue: Jeunesse Arena — Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Coverage: ESPN+
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The packed main card will be available via PPV here. With two title fights ending the UFC 283 card, it’s clear the first 2023 PPV is a must-watch event on Saturday night.
Thiago Moises vs Melquizael Costa Odds & UFC Picks
UFC betting odds for UFC 283 are taken from BetMGM.
Moneyline:
Rounds Fought:
1.5 — Over: (-190) | Under: (+145)
Method of Victory:
Thiago Moises
- KO/TKO or DQ: (+350)
- Submission: (+150)
- Decision: (+175)
Melquizael Costa
- KO/TKO or DQ: (+700)
- Submission: (+1400)
- Decision: (+800)
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Fighter Comparison
| Thiago Moises | NAME | Melquizael Costa |
| 16-6-0 | RECORD | 19-5-0 |
| Brazil | COUNTRY | Brazil |
| 5-9 | HEIGHT | 5-10 |
| 155.5 lbs | WEIGHT | 155 lbs |
| 70.5 in | REACH | 73 in |
| 39 in | LEG REACH | – |
| 19% | KO WIN % | 37% |
| 38% | SUB WIN % | 32% |
| 44% | DEC WIN % | 32% |
Thiago Moises vs Melquizael Costa Betting Trends & Stats
– Thiago Moises defeated Christos Giagos, by submission, in his last fight on June 25, 2022.
– Melquizael Costa defeated Junior Melo, by knockout, in his last fight on Nov. 18, 2022.
– Moises averages 2.48 significant strikes landed per minute and 4.02 absorbed.
– Moises has a 60% takedown defense rate.
Stats via UFC.com
Thiago Moises vs Melquizael Costa Prediction + UFC Picks
UFC 283 Moises-Costa prediction is from Tapology Fight Predictions.
Winner: Thiago Moises (91%)
Method of Victory: Submission (46%)
UFC 283 Card | Main Card
Glover Teixeira vs Jamahal Hill — Main Event
Deiveson Figueiredo vs Brandon Moreno — Match 2
Gilbert Burns vs Neil Magny — Match 3
Lauren Murphy vs Jessica Andrade — Match 4
Paul Craig vs Johnny Walker — Match 5
UFC 283 Card | Prelims
Shogun Rua vs Ihor Potieria — Match 6
Gregory Rodrigues vs Brunno Ferreira — Match 7
Thiago Moises vs Melquizael Costa — Match 8
Gabriel Bonfim vs Mounir Lazzez — Match 9
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