"The final UFC event of 2025 (and of the ESPN era, with the promotion moving to Paramount+ in the U.S. in 2026) found Costa riding a four-fight win streak, while Charriere had been trading wins and losses - but was entering off a victory over Nate Landwehr. Costa took the center of the cage in round one landing a solid body kick to the midsection of Charriere to start the contest."
"Costa took the center of the cage in round one landing a solid body kick to the midsection of Charriere to start the contest. Costa continued to move forward and threw a head kick that was beautifully set up from the body kick before it. Charriere never saw the strike coming and was immediately separated from consciousness. This was a nasty knockout from Costa who put the division on notice with this performance."
Featherweights Morgan Charriere and Melquizael Costa met on the UFC Vegas 112 main card, the final UFC event of 2025 and final ESPN-era show before the promotion moves to Paramount+ in 2026. Costa entered on a four-fight win streak; Charriere was coming off a victory over Nate Landwehr after alternating wins and losses. In round one Costa landed a solid body kick, then followed with a head kick that knocked Charriere unconscious at 1:14 of the round for a first-round KO. Costa measured 5'10 at 145 pounds and did not need his credentialed Jiu-Jitsu to secure the finish. Costa thanked God after the win and projects as a near-term Featherweight rankings entrant and legitimate contender.
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