Melquizael Costa Secures First UFC Finish with Rear-Naked Choke Victory Over Shayilan Nuerdanbieke at UFC Vegas 93

Jun 16, 2024, 12:29 AM

In an exciting featherweight bout at UFC Vegas 93, Melquizael Costa from Brazil secured his first UFC finish by defeating China's Shayilan Nuerdanbieke. The fight was highly competitive, with both fighters having moments of dominance. Nuerdanbieke, with a record of 39-11, took the first round, but Costa, with a record of 20-7, turned the tide in the second round. The bout concluded in the third round with Costa winning via submission through a rear-naked choke at 1:50, incorporating a rare neck crank. This victory marks a significant milestone for Costa, who managed to avoid the judges' scorecards with his decisive finish.