UFC Fight Night 252: Fili vs Costa - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Andre Fili and Melquizael Costa, two rising featherweight fighters, are set to face off at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. This Saturday night fight in the Octagon will be part of the UFC Fight Night 252, showcasing their skills leading up to the main event between Henry Cejudo and Yadong Song.

Andre Fili began his professional career over a decade ago and currently aligns with Team Alpha Male. His last victory was against Cub Swanson, achieved through a split decision. Melquizael Costa entered professional fighting about eight years ago and comes from Chute Boxe Joao Emilio. Costa secured his last win with a submission against Nuerdanbieke Shayilan.

What time is Andre Fili vs Melquizael Costa fight

Live coverage for the Andre Fili vs Melquizael Costa main card will start at 06:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Andre Fili vs Melquizael Costa Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025	06:00 PM	07:40 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025	03:00 PM	04:40 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025	10:00 PM	11:40 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025	09:00 AM	10:40 AM

The UFC Fight Night 252 event will take place on February 22, 2025, at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. The event is scheduled to start at 07:40 PM EST. This night features an undercard fight between Andre Fili and Gabriel Costa in the featherweight division. The main event of the evening is a bout between Henry Cejudo and Yadong Song.

Please note that the timing of the fights may vary depending on the duration of earlier matches on the card. Viewers should be aware that ring walk times can change if previous fights end sooner or later than expected.

For those watching from different time zones or countries, please refer to your local listings or a time conversion table to ensure you don't miss any action.

Fighters Details

Andre Fili faces Melquizael Costa in a featherweight bout with no titles on the line.

Andre Fili

Nationality: United States
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 65.8 kg
Total Fights: 35
Record: 24 / 11 / 0

Andre Fili has a fight record of 24 wins and 11 losses. He recently scored a split-decision win against Cub Swanson, who had 30 wins with significant knockout prowess. Going up against Costa will be compelling, considering both fighters match in weight class.

Melquizael Costa

Nationality: Brazil
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 65.8 kg
Total Fights: 28
Record: 21 / 7 / 0

Melquizael Costa holds a record of 21 victories and 7 defeats. His previous win was by submission against Nuerdanbieke Shayilan, a fighter with aggressive striking abilities. Facing Fili's well-rounded skills presents a challenging match-up given their similar height and weight class.

Andre Fili vs Melquizael Costa Betting Odds

Underdog: Andre Fili : 2.0 (-105)
Favorite: Melquizael Costa : 1.9 (-110)

Method of victory	Andre Fili	Melquizael Costa
By KO/TKO or disqualification	5.9 (+490)	7.0 (+600)
By decision or technical decision	3.3 (+230)	2.9 (+190)

How and where to watch the Andre Fili vs Melquizael Costa Fight

You can watch Andre Fili vs Melquizael Costa via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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