Flyweight: Alessandro Costa Vs. Andres Luna Martinetti
Tale of the Tape
26-years-old
5’3″
Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil
Legacy MMA/Brazilian Warriors
10-2
2 KO/TKOs, 6 Submissions
Combined opponent’s record: 51-26
26-years-old
5’7″
Guayaquil, Ecuador
Nova Uniao Guayaquil
12-0
2 KO/TKOs, 6 Submissions
Combined opponent’s record: 48-28
Pros and Cons
Alessandro Costa
Pros
- Submission threat
- Chains together submissions well
- Dangerous off his back
- Excellent armbar
- Good counter right
- Good leg kicks
- Solid wrestling
- Relentless pressure
- Good gas tank
- Slick jiu-jitsu
- Creative attack
- Good chain-wrestling
Cons
- Will telegraph his takedowns at times
- Will get over aggressive in positions
- Deceptive to leg kicks
Andres Luna Martinetti
Pros
- Good leg kicks
- Solid ground and pound
- Good jab
- Strikes from different angles
- Strong top position
- Useful front kick
- Diverse submission threat
Cons
- Hands Low/wide
- Fights off his back foot
- Throws single strikes
- Low volume at times
Who has the advantage?
Striking: Costa
Speed: Costa
Output/Volume: Costa
Kickboxing: Martinetti
Striking defense: Martinetti
Footwork/movement: Martinetti
Wrestling: Costa
Grappling: Costa
More likely to finish on the mat: Martinetti
Gas tank: Costa
Prediction: I really like Costa as a prospect but is a small dude. He’s just 5-foot-3 but so far he hasn’t let his size hinder his career. He will have a four-inch height disadvantage against Martinetti.
Skill for skill I think Costa is better everywhere but size does matter in MMA. Especially when both guys are primarily grapplers, the size of Martinetti could be a problem. Martinetti fights at 135 regularly but has fought at 125 as well a handful of times.
Even with the size disadvantage, I’m picking Costa. I think his speed and athleticism will play a big factor. He’s a better grappler even if the fight does hit the mat.
