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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Garbrandt

Orthodox Striker
VS

Costa

Southpaw Grappler
65" Reach 71"
2.79 Strikes Landed/Min 4.38
58% Strike Defense 54%
0.85 Takedowns/15Min 2
81% Takedown Defense 58%

Win Probability

Garbrandt
48%
Costa
52%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

Reach Advantage Costa ▲
Striking Volume Costa ▲
▲ Garbrandt Takedown Defense
Grappling Output Costa ▲
Win Rate Costa ▲

Style Matchup

Striker VS Grappler

"Striker vs Grappler — Classic MMA clash. If the fight stays standing, the striker holds the edge. Takedown defense will be decisive."

Garbrandt Tactics

Veteran

"Cody Garbrandt is a veteran striker with a strong striking output, but his grappling defense has been exposed throughout his career."

Costa Tactics

Veteran

"Melquizael Costa is a veteran grappler with a strong record and well-rounded skills, making him a formidable opponent in his weight class."

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