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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Nurmagomedov

Orthodox Balanced
VS

Costa

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

Win Probability

Nurmagomedov
49%
Costa
51%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

Striking Volume Costa ▲
Grappling Output Costa ▲

Style Matchup

Balanced VS Grappler

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

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."

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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