Melquizael Costa vs. Shayilan Nuerdanbieke – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ESPN 58: Perez vs. Taira is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Melquizael “Melk Cauthy” Costa will take on Shayilan “Wolverine” Despaigne in the Featherweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 58 card.

Costa brings a unique southpaw fighting stance with an 71″ reach. In contrast, Despaigne, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 69″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 46% striking accuracy, Costa has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 4.29 per minute. On the other hand, Despaigne boasts a 45% striking accuracy, landing approximately 2.28 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Melquizael Costa vs. Shayilan Nuerdanbieke matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 28-year-old, Melquizael Costa is coming in with a 20-7-0 record. Costa will be fighting for the first time since a loss via KO/TKO against Steve Garcia at UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Gutierrez in December.

Despaigne, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO loss against Melquizael Costa on December 9, 2023, at UFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2 and holds a 39-11-0 record.

Melquizael Costa has a southpaw fighting stance with an 71″ reach. The 30-year-old Shayilan Nuerdanbieke is an orthodox fighter with a 69″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Melquizael Costa stats

→ Costa’s striking accuracy is 46%.
→ Costa lands 4.29 significant strikes per minute.
→ Costa’s takedown accuracy is 27%.
→ Costa’s takedown average is 2.49 per 15 minutes.
→ Costa’s takedown defense is 42%.

Costa comes in with 46% striking accuracy, typically landing about 4.29 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Despaigne fires at 45% accuracy, landing about 2.28 significant strikes per minute. Melquizael Costa also has a 27% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 2.49 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Despaigne’s 2.9 takedowns and 40% takedown accuracy.

Shayilan Nuerdanbieke stats

→ Despaigne’s striking accuracy is 45%.
→ Despaigne lands 2.28 significant strikes per minute.
→ Despaigne’s takedown accuracy is 33%.
→ Despaigne’s takedown average is 2.9 per 15 minutes.
→ Despaigne’s takedown defense is 40%.

Shayilan spent, on average, 10:21 minutes in the Octagon, and Melquizael has an average fight time of 10:02 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be a good clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Melquizael or Shayilan? Sound off in the comments.

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