Complex sentence: Mirage also has the few close combat skills that Maria uses (Crescent Locus and Triple Kick) but, with Mirage's much higher defense and Hit Points (HP), is a much more capable close range fighter.
Split into simpler sentences: Mirage also has the few close combat skills that Maria uses (Crescent Locus and Triple Kick). With Mirage having higher defense and Hit Points (HP), it is more capable to be a close range fighter.