Alden Coria Takes Unanimous Decision Over Stewart Nicoll at UFC Oklahoma City
Alden Coria earned a unanimous decision victory over Stewart Nicoll in a three-round flyweight bout at UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs. Usman. The judges scored the contest 30-27, 30-27 and 29-28 in favor of Coria, who improved his record to 13-3-0 with one no-contest while Nicoll fell to 8-4-0.
The fight took place on the preliminary card Saturday at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. Both men entered looking to build momentum in a competitive flyweight division, and the matchup went the full 15 minutes without a finish.
Coria held the edge in overall output throughout the contest. He landed 60 of 144 total strikes at a 41.7 percent clip compared to Nicoll’s 32 of 94 at 34 percent accuracy. Significant strikes followed a similar pattern, with Coria connecting on 44 of 127 attempts (34.6 percent) while Nicoll managed 28 of 90 (31.1 percent).
Neither fighter scored a knockdown. The grappling exchanges proved more competitive. Nicoll attempted nine takedowns and completed five of them for a 55.6 percent success rate. Coria was more efficient on fewer tries, landing three of five attempts at 60 percent accuracy. Coria also generated all four of the fight’s submission attempts while Nicoll recorded none.
The statistics paint a picture of a closely contested battle on the ground mixed with Coria’s superior volume on the feet. Nicoll’s willingness to shoot repeatedly kept the action physical, yet Coria’s ability to land more strikes and threaten submissions ultimately swayed the scorecards in his direction.
This result strengthens Coria’s standing as a consistent presence in the flyweight ranks. Securing a clear decision against a durable opponent adds another win to his ledger and demonstrates his capacity to manage a full three-round fight. For Nicoll, the loss continues a difficult stretch inside the Octagon despite his high volume of takedown attempts and resilience over the distance.
The flyweight division remains one of the deeper groups on the UFC roster. Performances like this one rarely shift the title picture overnight, but they do help separate fighters who can control pace and output from those still searching for consistent results. Coria’s combination of striking volume and opportunistic grappling positions him for continued activity, while Nicoll will look to refine his approach after another hard-fought effort that fell short on the cards.
Both men leave Oklahoma City with valuable data from a competitive prelim bout. Coria can build on the decision as he seeks higher-profile opportunities, and Nicoll gains further experience against ranked or rising competition. The heavyweight main event later on the card drew most of the spotlight, yet this flyweight matchup delivered a full 15 minutes of grappling-heavy action that tested both athletes’ endurance and decision-making under pressure.
Coria’s ability to outland his opponent while neutralizing a higher volume of takedown attempts should give him confidence moving forward. Nicoll’s toughness and persistence remain assets even in defeat. As the flyweight division continues to turn over, results like this one contribute to the ongoing evaluation of who belongs in the conversation for future matchups.
