Combat Edge Intelligence

Julian Erosa 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

31-13-0Record26-8-0
FeatherweightDivisionFeatherweight
6'1"Height5'10"
74"Reach71"
145 lbsWeight145 lbs
Xtreme CoutureTeamChute 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.

Julian ErosaNow 1695
If they win+12→ 1707
If they lose-12→ 1683
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

6.21
Sig. strikes / min
4.38
49%
Strike accuracy
50%
6.27
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.97
49%
Strike defense
55%
1.78
Takedown avg.
2
44%
Takedown accuracy
41%
62%
Takedown defense
59%
0.73
Submission avg.
1.09

Trajectory

Julian ErosaMelquizael Costa
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Win method breakdown

12 (39%)
KO/TKO
9 (35%)
14 (45%)
Submission
8 (31%)
5 (16%)
Decision
9 (35%)

Combat Edge model read

Melquizael Costa52%
Julian Erosa 48%Elo baseline: 48%

The Combat Edge model makes Melquizael Costa a 52% favorite over Julian Erosa in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Julian Erosa's way (48%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1695 vs 1682), separated by just 13 points.

Julian Erosa enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Julian Erosa finishes 84% of wins inside the distance, Melquizael Costa 65%.

Julian Erosa and Melquizael Costa share 1 common opponent: Christian Rodriguez.

Julian Erosa carries a 3-inch reach advantage.

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

Common opponents (1)

WinSubmission · 2024
Christian Rodriguez
WinDecision (unanimous) · 2025