Alessandro Costa vs Stewart Nicoll — Fight recap

Alessandro Costa defeated Stewart Nicoll via KO/TKO in the second round at 4:56, showcasing superior wrestling and striking precision. Costa landed 43 significant strikes at 48% accuracy while converting 2 of 3 takedown attempts for 66% success, maintaining 1:18 of control time.

Nicoll countered with 47 significant strikes at 47% accuracy but failed to land any of his five takedown attempts, managing only six seconds of control. Costa's striking was notably efficient on the body, connecting on 11 of 13 attempts, and he earned a knockdown en route to the finish.

Despite similar striking output, Costa's grappling dominance and cleaner combinations proved decisive in the second frame. The victory cements Costa's position as a rising contender in the division, with potential title implications pending his next matchup.