Result
Melquizael CostaDecision (unanimous)
MethodDecision (unanimous)
RoundR3
Time5:00
Time format(5-5-5)
RefereeHerb Dean
Details(29–28, 29–28, 29–28)
Elo swing-15Julian Erosa (1729 → 1714)+15Melquizael Costa (1651 → 1665)
DateMay 17, 2025
DivisionFeatherweight
StatusCompleted
VenueUFC APEX
BroadcastESPN+
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L
Juicy J | 31-13-0Julian Erosa
W
Melk / Kaut | 26-8-0Melquizael Costa
Julian Erosa vs Melquizael Costa
Method :Decision (unanimous)
Round :R3
Time :5:00
Time format :(5-5-5)
Referee :Herb Dean
Details :(29–28, 29–28, 29–28)
Julian Erosa
Elo1695Good
3Y trend1684 → 1695
AwardFight of the Night: Melquizael Costa vs. Julian Erosa
Fight Overview
RoundR3
Time5:00
MethodDecision (unanimous)
Melquizael Costa
Elo1685Good
3Y trend1599 → 1685
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Melquizael Costa won this fight by Decision (unanimous) in round R3 at 5:00. Melquizael Costa led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Julian Erosa and Melquizael Costa across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Julian ErosaMelquizael Costa
Elo edge
Julian Erosa1695-19 last move
Melquizael Costa1685-10 last move
Why they are ranked here
Julian Erosa#80 of 401 active Featherweight fighters · 1695 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Christian Rodriguez (rated 1715 at the time): +16.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Lerryan Douglas (rated 1597 at the time): -19.
- Last 5 fights
- 3 wins, 2 losses, +11 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 2 points behind #79 T.J. Laramie, 1 ahead of #81 Bogdan Grad.
Melquizael Costa#92 of 401 active Featherweight fighters · 1685 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Shayilan Nuerdanbieke (rated 1707 at the time): +26.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Steve Garcia (rated 1654 at the time): -16.
- Last 5 fights
- 4 wins, 1 loss, +55 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 2 points behind #91 George Mangos, 0 ahead of #93 Robert Ruchała.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Julian ErosavsMelquizael Costa
Control time
3:34vs0:23
Total strikes
85vs128
Sig. strikes
69vs102
Takedowns
3vs2
Sub. attempts
0vs1
Finishing profile
Julian Erosasubmission leads 45% of wins
Melquizael CostaKO/TKO leads 35% of wins
Common opponents
Round stats
Julian Erosa vs Melquizael Costa is a completed Featherweight fight from UFC FIGHT NIGHT : BURNS VS MORALES. Melquizael Costa defeated Julian Erosa by Decision (unanimous) in round R3 at 5:00. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Julian Erosa vs Melquizael Costa quick answers
Who won Julian Erosa vs Melquizael Costa?
Melquizael Costa won Julian Erosa vs Melquizael Costa by Decision (unanimous) in round R3 at 5:00.
What event is Julian Erosa vs Melquizael Costa on?
Julian Erosa vs Melquizael Costa is listed on UFC FIGHT NIGHT : BURNS VS MORALES.
What are the records for Julian Erosa vs Melquizael Costa?
Julian Erosa enters with a 31-13-0 record and Melquizael Costa enters with a 26-8-0 record.
What division is Julian Erosa vs Melquizael Costa?
Julian Erosa vs Melquizael Costa is listed as a Featherweight fight.
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