Josh Emmett vs Melquizael Costa

Hypothetical matchup analysis for Josh Emmett (19-7-0) versus Melquizael Costa (26-8-0) in the UFC Featherweight division. These two fighters are not currently scheduled to fight; the simulation below is informational.

IQ Score

Josh Emmett
54
Prospect
Melquizael Costa
69
Gatekeeper
J
Josh Emmett
19-7-0Underdog
OctagonIQ
Featherweight
Bout · 3 Rounds
41Age29
5' 6"Height5' 10"
145 lbsWeight145 lbs
70"Reach71"
Melquizael Costa — UFC fighter portrait
Melquizael Costa
26-8-0BrazilFavorite

Tale of the Tape

41
Age
29
5' 6"
Height
5' 10"
70"
Reach
71"
145 lbs
Weight
145 lbs
Orthodox
Stance
Southpaw
N/A
Country
Brazil
73%
Win Rate
76%
50%
Finish Rate
65%

Striking

3.67
Sig. Strikes / Min
4.29
35%
Strike Accuracy
47%
59%
Strike Defense
50%
4.52
Absorbed / Min
3.19

Grappling

1.07
Takedowns / 15 Min
1.53
36%
TD Accuracy
35%
43%
TD Defense
50%
0.1
Submissions / 15 Min
0.8
0

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