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Lightweight
24-7
Fight: Barbosa vs. Costa
18 AUG SAT '18 11:30 PM
championship
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3 rounds
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nickname
Coxinha
Melk Cauthy
Forms
W
W
L
W
W
L
W
W
W
L
Nationality
Brazil 
Brazil
Age
(1997-10-23) 28
29 (1996-09-14)
Weight
(70 kg) 155 lbs
145 lbs (66 kg)
Height
(183 cm) 6′0″
5′10″ (178 cm)
Reach
(183 cm) 6′0″
6′1″ (185 cm)
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Wins
16
5 KO/TKO - 24%
5 submission - 24%
5 decision - 24%
24
23% - 7 KO/TKO
26% - 8 submission
29% - 9 decision
Losses
5
0 KO/TKO - 0%
2 submission - 10%
3 decision - 14%
7
6% - 2 KO/TKO
6% - 2 submission
10% - 3 decision
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Frequently Asked Questions About Barbosa vs. Costa
Which event are Melquizael Costa and Rafael Barbosa fighting in?
They are set to face each other in Demolidor Fight 13.
How many rounds is the Melquizael Costa vs. Rafael Barbosa?
The bout is scheduled for a standard 3-round DFMMA fight.
Which organization is hosting the Melquizael Costa vs. Rafael Barbosa?
The fight is organized by the Demolidor Fight (DFMMA).
When is the Melquizael Costa vs. Rafael Barbosa fight?
The fight is scheduled to take place on August 18, 2018
At what time does the Melquizael Costa vs. Rafael Barbosa fight start?
The fight is set to start at 23:30 GMT.
Where is the Melquizael Costa vs. Rafael Barbosa fight happening?
The venue for the fight is in Ginásio Duduzão.
In which weight class are Melquizael Costa and Rafael Barbosa competing?
They are competing in the UFC Lightweight.
What are the nationalities of Melquizael Costa and Rafael Barbosa?
Melquizael Costa represents Brazil, and Rafael Barbosa represents Brazil.
What type of fight is the Melquizael Costa vs. Rafael Barbosa?
The fight is a highly anticipated championship bout in the UFC Lightweight.
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