"Always good to see the UFC add talent at flyweight, arguably the most stacked division on the roster currently. Coria is a fighter who had his path to the promotion stalled early, dropping tough fights and going 2-3 over a five-fight stretch. That inconsistency cost him momentum, but he's since turned things around, winning four straight with notable victories over Paris Moran and Chris Ocon- proof that he's cleared the hurdles from his early career."
"Coria is well-rounded and improving in all areas, though his defensive wrestling remains his biggest weakness. He's capable on the mat, with active jiu-jitsu and a constant hunt for submissions, but often loses minutes fighting off his back. Early on, his game leaned heavily on grappling, but he's since transitioned into a primary striker-and that's where he's at his best."
"On the feet, Coria is a technical striker with sharp fundamentals. He works behind a stiff jab, strings together multi-strike combinations, and targets the body with consistency. That body work can leave him open to counters, but his offense overall is slick and effective. He manages range well with his jab, kicks, and backward movement, while also punishing opponents as a counter striker."
Alden Coria, a 27-year-old Houston-based flyweight, makes his UFC debut on Noche UFC against Alessandro Costa. Coria holds a 10-3 (1 NC) record with four KOs and four submissions and enters the promotion after a four-fight winning streak including wins over Paris Moran and Chris Ocon. Coria developed from a grappling-heavy fighter into a primary striker, featuring technical, fast striking, a stiff jab, body-head combinations, and effective range management. He displays active jiu-jitsu and submission hunting but often concedes rounds while fighting off his back. Defensive wrestling remains his clearest area for improvement.
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