Christian Rodriguez vs Melquizael Costa

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Fighter 2
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Key Stats

Christian RodriguezvsMelquizael Costa
10
Fights
10
6
Wins
7
4
Losses
3
2
Finishes
4
28:27
Control Time
18:02

Striking Stats

Christian RodriguezvsMelquizael Costa
439
Sig. Strikes Landed
462
52.3%
Sig. Strike Acc.
47.0%
43.9
Sig. Str / Fight
46.2
1
Knockdowns
2
322
Head Strikes
216
78
Body Strikes
138
39
Leg Strikes
108

Grappling Stats

Christian RodriguezvsMelquizael Costa
16
Takedowns Landed
11
40.0%
Takedown Acc.
35.5%
1.6
TD / Fight
1.1
10
Sub. Attempts
6
6
Reversals
4

Tale of the Tape

RodriguezvsCosta
28 yrs
Age
30 yrs
5' 7"
Height
5' 10"
145 lbs.
Weight
145 lbs.
71"
Reach
71"
Orthodox
Stance
Southpaw
963
ELO Rating
1,056
1,068
Peak ELO
1,083
60.0%
Win Rate
70.0%
33.3%
Finish Rate
57.1%
168
Days / Fight
135

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking or record.

Career Snapshot

RodriguezvsCosta
Active
Status
Active
1
Win Streak
0
4
Best Streak
6
LWLLW
Last 5 (old → new)
WWWWL

Win Methods

RodriguezvsCosta
0 (0.0%)
KO/TKO
2 (28.6%)
2 (33.3%)
Submission
2 (28.6%)
4 (66.7%)
Decision
3 (42.9%)

Head-to-Head Record

Christian Rodriguez0
–
Melquizael Costa1
L
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. ErcegDecision - Unanimous - R3
Mar 29, 2025

Common Opponents (2)

RodriguezvsCosta
L1L
Andre Fili
W1W
L1L
Julian Erosa
W1W
Who Wins?
Christian Rodriguez ProfileMelquizael Costa Profile

Christian Rodriguez vs Melquizael Costa: Matchup Breakdown

Christian Rodriguez is 6-4 in the Featherweight division with a 60.0% win rate. Melquizael Costa is 7-3 at Featherweight, winning 70.0% of the time. Both are listed as active.

They have met 1 time. Melquizael Costa leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Erceg on Mar 29, 2025, won by Melquizael Costa by Decision - Unanimous in round 3.

Melquizael Costa holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,056 to 963. Career peaks are 1,068 for Christian Rodriguez and 1,083 for Melquizael Costa. Christian Rodriguez has 0 KO/TKO and 2 submission wins from 6 victories, a 33.3% finish rate. Melquizael Costa has 2 KO/TKO and 2 submission wins, finishing 57.1% of the time.

Christian Rodriguez stands 5' 7" with a reach of 71" and fights orthodox. Melquizael Costa is 5' 10" with a reach of 71", southpaw. Their reach is identical. Christian Rodriguez is 28, Melquizael Costa is 30.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Christian Rodriguez has landed 439 significant strikes at 52.3% accuracy with 16 takedowns and 28:27 of control time. Melquizael Costa has landed 462 at 47.0% with 11 takedowns and 18:02 of control.

They share 2 common opponents: Andre Fili, Julian Erosa.

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Have Christian Rodriguez and Melquizael Costa fought before?

Yes. Christian Rodriguez and Melquizael Costa have fought once in the UFC. Melquizael Costa won by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Erceg on March 29, 2025.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who has more UFC wins, Christian Rodriguez or Melquizael Costa?

Melquizael Costa has more UFC wins: 7 to 6. Christian Rodriguez's UFC record is 6-4; Melquizael Costa's is 7-3.

KO/TKO wins: Christian Rodriguez 0, Melquizael Costa 2. Submission wins: Christian Rodriguez 2, Melquizael Costa 2.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, Christian Rodriguez or Melquizael Costa?

Melquizael Costa is taller at 5'10", to Christian Rodriguez's 5'7" (3 inches). Both have a 71-inch reach.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.