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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Costa

Southpaw Grappler
VS

Nurmagomedov

Orthodox Balanced
71" Reach 70"
4.38 Strikes Landed/Min 3.08
54% Strike Defense 55%
2 Takedowns/15Min 0.86
58% Takedown Defense 63%

Win Probability

Costa
51%
Nurmagomedov
49%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

▲ Costa Striking Volume
▲ Costa Grappling Output

Style Matchup

Grappler VS Balanced

"Balanced vs Specialist — The well-rounded fighter can dictate where this fight takes place, forcing their opponent out of their comfort zone."

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."

Nurmagomedov Tactics

Veteran

"Said Nurmagomedov is a well-rounded veteran fighter with a long career and balanced skillset, but lacks a clear dominant style and has declined in recent years."

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