Melquizael Costa vs Shayilan Nuerdanbieke Pick, 6/15/2024 Predictions UFC Vegas 93 Odds
Melquizael Costa vs Shayilan Nuerdanbieke
UFC Vegas 93
UFC Apex in Las Vegas, NV
Saturday, June 15, 2024
Melquizael Costa will face off with Shayilan Nuerdanbieke at UFC Vegas 93 on Saturday, June 15, 2024. The moneyline has Costa coming in at -175 while Nuerdanbieke is at +145.
Melquizael "Melk Cauthy" Costa looks to add a win to his career record of 20-7-0. The 27-year-old steps on the scale at 145 lbs and measures in at 5'10". The southpaw fighter has an arm span of 71". Shayilan "Wolverine" Nuerdanbieke stands in at 5'8" and records a weight of 145 lbs. The orthodox fighter holds a record of 39-11-0. The 30-year-old extends his reach 69". Regarding significant strikes, Melquizael Costa is connecting on 4.29 per min while Shayilan Nuerdanbieke is landing 2.28 significant strikes per minute. Costa is landing 46% of the significant strikes he tries while Nuerdanbieke lands 45%. When it comes to defending in the Octagon, "Melk Cauthy" takes 2.99 significant strikes per min while "Wolverine" absorbs 2.94. Costa also curbs 59% of the significant strikes that are aimed in his direction while Nuerdanbieke curbs 50% of the strikes thrown his way.
UFC Vegas 93 | Melquizael Costa | Shayilan Nuerdanbieke |
---|---|---|
Opening Odds | -175 | +145 |
Record | 20-7-0 | 39-11-0 |
Average Fight Time | 10:02 | 10:21 |
Height | 5'10" | 5'8" |
Weight | 145 lbs | 145 lbs |
Reach | 71" | 69" |
Strikes Landed Per Minute | 4.29 | 2.28 |
Striking Accuracy | 46% | 45% |
When it comes to wrestling, Melquizael Costa is not as efficient of a wrestler as he scores a takedown 2.49 times per 3 rounds. Costa is getting his opponent to the mat on 27% of his attempts and stuffing 42% of all takedowns attempted by his opposition. Nuerdanbieke is taking his opponents to the canvas on 33% of his takedown attempts and defending 40% of takedowns his opponents have attempted. Regarding subbing opponents, Costa is the more able fighter by going for 0.5 submissions per 3 rounds while Nuerdanbieke attempts 0.2 submissions per 3 rounds.
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In his last bout, Melquizael Costa fought Steve Garcia and took a loss on the night by an elbow to the head in round 2. Garcia landed 41 of 66 total strikes attempted in that contest. Costa walked away from this fight having landed 20 of 25 total strikes. In regard to significant strikes, Garcia ended up landing 29 of 49, which gave him a rate of 59%. He ended up landing 26 of 45 significant strikes aimed at the head. On the other side of the cage, Costa landed 60% of his significant strikes by connecting on 6 of 10. Out of those significant strikes, he was 1 of 5 pointed at the head. 13% of the significant strikes landed by Garcia and 33% of them connected on by Costa were tallied at a distance.
In the last bout for Shayilan Nuerdanbieke, he battled Steve Garcia and was on the losing end of this fight by a punch to the body in round 2. Garcia ended up connecting on 70% of the significant strikes he took from distance while Nuerdanbieke connected on 44% of the significant strikes he tried at a distance. Nuerdanbieke ended up landing 51% of his significant strikes attempted by landing 18 of 35. He connected on 15 of 31 significant strikes aimed at the head. Garcia connected on 17 of 40 significant strikes in that fight. Looking at the significant strike accuracy, he ended up landing 14 of 37 directed at the head. Relating to total strikes attempted in that contest, Garcia connected on 50 of 77 and Nuerdanbieke ended up landing 31 of 63 of all the strikes he attempted.
Other bouts to watch out for
An additional bout that shouldn't be missed is when Carli Judice goes up against Gabriella Fernandes. Judice comes into this bout with a record of 3-1-0. The 25-year-old tips the scales at 125 lbs and comes in at 5'7". The southpaw fighter reaches 68". Fernandes measures in at 5'6" and is weighing in at 125 lbs. The southpaw fighter will be looking to add a win to her career record of 8-3-0. The 30-year-old extends her reach 66". In terms of takedowns, Carli Judice takes her opponents to the mat 0.61 times per 3 rounds while Gabriella Fernandes takes her opponents to the canvas 1.15 times per 3 rds. When it comes to striking, Judice connects on 11.20 strikes/minute and is landing 57% of the strikes that she throws. Joining her in the Octagon is Gabriella Fernandes, who connects on 47% of the strikes she has attempted and is landing 1.63 per min.
If you're going to be watching the fights, don't miss when Julia Polastri is set to face off against Josefine Knutsson. Knutsson walks into the cage holding a record of 7-0-0. The 28-year-old will fight at 115 lbs and measures 5'3". The orthodox fighter reaches 60". Polastri stands in at 5'2" and weighs in at 115 lbs. The orthodox fighter walks into the Octagon with a mark of 12-3-0. The 26-year-old extends her reach 63". Regarding wrestling, Josefine Knutsson deflects 100% of the takedowns her opponents try and is getting her opponent to the mat on 72% of the times she tries. Polastri is taking her opponents to the mat on 100% of the attempts she tries and curbs 42% of all takedown attempts. In the matter of striking, Knutsson is taking 1.33 strikes/minute and she is dealing 3.73 strikes per minute. Polastri, on the other side, is taking 5.11 strikes/minute and connects on 6.19 per min.
Who will win tonight's UFC match against the spread?
Tony Sink's Pick: Take Melquizael Costa (-175)
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