Combat Edge Intelligence

Christian Rodriguez vs Melquizael Costa

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Tale of the tape

13-4-0Record26-8-0
FeatherweightDivisionFeatherweight
5'7"Height5'10"
71″Reach71"
145 lbsWeight145 lbs
RoufusportTeamChute Boxe Joao Emilio

What's at stake

The ratings are close, so the Elo swings are near-symmetric — the winner and loser trade a similar number of points either way.

Christian RodriguezNow 1696
If they win+15→ 1711
If they lose-17→ 1679
Melquizael CostaNow 1682
If they win+12→ 1694
If they lose-12→ 1670

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Opponent quality

Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.

1672 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1682 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.85
Sig. strikes / min
4.38
50%
Strike accuracy
50%
2.85
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.97
57%
Strike defense
55%
1.75
Takedown avg.
2
41%
Takedown accuracy
41%
67%
Takedown defense
59%
1.05
Submission avg.
1.09

Trajectory

Christian RodriguezMelquizael Costa
160016501700202420252026

Win method breakdown

3 (23%)
KO/TKO
9 (35%)
5 (38%)
Submission
8 (31%)
5 (38%)
Decision
9 (35%)

Combat Edge model read

Christian Rodriguez54%
Melquizael Costa 46%Elo baseline: 52%

The Combat Edge model makes Christian Rodriguez a 54% favorite over Melquizael Costa in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (52%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1696 vs 1682), separated by just 14 points.

Christian Rodriguez finishes 62% of wins inside the distance, Melquizael Costa 65%.

Christian Rodriguez and Melquizael Costa share 2 common opponents: Andre Fili and Julian Erosa.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.

Common opponents (2)

LossSubmission · 2024
Julian Erosa
WinDecision (unanimous) · 2025
LossDecision (split) · 2025
Andre Fili
WinSubmission · 2025