UFC, Melquizael Costa and Andre Fili

Melquizael Costa gets second UFC fight in 35 days, faces Christian Rodriguez in Mexico
Costa (22-7 MMA, 3-2 UFC) has his next bout on the books just three days after his UFC Fight Night 252 submission win over Andre Fili in Seattle. Thirty-five days later, he’ll face Christian Rodriguez (12-2 MMA, 5-2 UFC) at UFC on ESPN 64 in Mexico City. The event takes place March 29 at Arena CDMX.
Melquizael Costa’s Journey from UFC Uncertainty to a Showdown with Andre Fili
Melquizael Costa persevered through months of uncertainty, facing anxiety and financial worries while awaiting a UFC contract renewal. His struggle culminated in a new fight offer against veteran Andre Fili,
UFC Seattle: Melquizael Costa Guillotine Ends Andre Fili’s Night
In terms of age and high-level experience, 34-year old Andre Fili was the obvious “old lion,” or simply veteran fighter, in his featherweight match-up at UFC Seattle opposite Melquizael Costa. The 28-year old Costa,
Pendulum swung Melquizael Costa's way at UFC Seattle, years after watching Andre Fili on TV
Melquizael Costa has back-to-back submission wins and handed Andre Fili his first tapout loss in nearly 10 years.
Melquizael Costa stops Andre Fili with buzzer beating guillotine win – UFC Seattle Highlights
Veteran Brazilian featherweight, Melquizael Costa has racked up his second victory on the trot tonight on the preliminary card of UFC Seattle -- forcing a
Andre Fili vs. Melquizael Costa prediction, odds, pick for UFC Seattle
UFC Seattle continues with a fight between Andre Fili and Melquizael Costa. Check out our UFC odds series for our Fili-Costa prediction.
Melquizael Costa gets Andre Fili to tap
Andre Fili taps out after Melquizael Costa locks in the guillotine choke for the win at UFC Fight Night.
UFC Fight Night 252 video: Melquizael Costa breaks Andre Fili's decade-long submission-less streak
Melquizael Costa began his second UFC contract with the biggest win of his career. At UFC Fight Night 252 on Saturday at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Costa (22-7 MMA, 3-2 UFC) submitted longtime UFC veteran Andre Fili (24-12 MMA,
Melquizael Costa reveals anxiety crisis before renewing UFC deal, signing for Andre Fili fight
Melquizael Costa finally returns to the octagon after a 253-day hiatus, and there was a time he thought his UFC career could be over. This Saturday, Costa faces Andre Fili on the preliminary portion of UFC Seattle.
Melquizael Costa vs. Christian Rodriguez: High-Stakes Lightweight Clash Set for UFC on ESPN 64
Melquizael Costa is set to fight Christian Rodriguez at UFC on ESPN 64 in Mexico City on March 29, 2025. Costa aims to extend ...
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Melquizael Costa Plots His Course
Melquizael Costa still has to pinch himself sometimes when he sees his name associated with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. “The previous two years were crazy,” he told Sherdog.com.
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‘Dumbest move ever’… UFC veteran roasted over putting himself in submission choke in Seattle showdown
After five nasty knockouts in a row, Brazilian standout Melquizael Costa secured the first submission win of the night against 36-fight veteran Andre Fili. Unfortunately for ‘Touchy’ Fili ...