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UFC Flyweight

Alessandro Costa VS Stewart Nicoll

Meta Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.

Tale of the Tape

17-5-0 Record 8-4-0
30 Age 31
163 cm Height 165 cm
170 cm Reach 166 cm
orthodox Stance orthodox
82% Finish rate 88%
41% KO rate 50%
41% Sub rate 38%

Result Summary

Alessandro Costa def. Stewart Nicoll TKO (punch) · R2 4:56

Flyweight Alessandro Costa delivered a masterful performance, controlling the action against Stewart Nicoll before finding a highlight-reel finish. Costa was the more active and effective striker throughout the bout, consistently working the body from the outset while mixing up his combinations and sprinkling in timely grappling. In the second round, as Nicoll overextended on a right hand, Costa brilliantly capitalized on the opening. He delivered a crushing left hook to the midsection/liver that immediately sent the Australian crumbling to the canvas in agony. The perfectly placed body shot secured the TKO victory for Costa early in the second round.

Fight Overview

Costa holds a 14‑5 flyweight record, while Nicoll is an 8‑2 newcomer, making this a bout where experience meets youthful aggression.

Keys to Victory

Alessandro Costa

  1. Use his veteran ring‑craft to dictate distance
  2. Target Nicoll's inexperience with varied striking combinations
  3. Stay patient and avoid over‑committing to Nicoll's power shots

Stewart Nicoll

  1. Press forward with high‑energy attacks to surprise Costa
  2. Utilize speed to land clean strikes before Costa can adjust
  3. Stay aggressive to capitalize on any openings in Costa's defense

Last 5 fights

Alessandro Costa

  1. L Alden Coria TKO · R3 0:47 · 13 SEPT 2025
  2. W Kevin Borjas TKO · R2 1:35 · 4 MAY 2024
  3. L Steve Erceg Decision · R3 5:00 · 11 NOV 2023
  4. W Jimmy Flick TKO · R2 1:03 · 17 JUN 2023
  5. L Amir Albazi KO · R3 2:13 · 17 DEC 2022

Stewart Nicoll

  1. L Lucas Rocha Decision · R3 5:00 · 11 OCT 2025
  2. L Jesús Santos Aguilar Submission · R1 2:39 · 18 AUG 2024
  3. W Issei Kitano KO · R1 4:45 · 9 MAR 2024
  4. W Dansheel Moodley KO · R1 4:24 · 16 SEPT 2023
  5. W Scotty Eclavea KO · R2 4:44 · 4 MAR 2023

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