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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Costa

Southpaw Grappler
VS

Stephens

Orthodox Striker
71" Reach 71"
4.38 Strikes Landed/Min 3.15
54% Strike Defense 58%
2 Takedowns/15Min 1.11
58% Takedown Defense 62%

Win Probability

Costa
54%
Stephens
46%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

▲ Costa Striking Volume
▲ Costa Grappling Output
▲ Costa Win Rate

Style Matchup

Grappler VS Striker

"Grappler vs Striker — The grappler needs to close distance and secure takedowns early. The striker must keep it on the feet."

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."

Stephens Tactics

Veteran

"A veteran striker with a high volume of strikes, Stephens has been a formidable opponent in the lightweight division for years."

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