Andre Fili and Melquizael Costa are set to square off at the UFC Fight Night 252 event in Seattle, Washington. Both featherweight fighters step into the Climate Pledge Arena with a shared aim: claim victory on this undercard before the main event of Cejudo vs. Song rocks the house.
Andre Fili, known as "Touchy," has racked up 24 wins since starting his career in 2009. He’s coming off a narrow split decision win over Cub Swanson. His ability to edge past experienced opponents gives him an advantage against Costa. Meanwhile, Brazilian fighter Melquizael Costa has accumulated 21 wins since his first professional fight in 2013.
Andre Fili vs Melquizael Costa Betting Odds
- Underdog: Andre Fili : 2.0 (+100)
- Favorite: Melquizael Costa : 1.9 (-114)
| Method of victory | Andre Fili | Melquizael Costa |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 6.0 (+500) | 7.0 (+600) |
| By decision or technical decision | 3.3 (+230) | 2.9 (+185) |
In this matchup, Andre Fili is the favorite, with odds at 2.0 (+100). Melquizael Costa offers slightly better returns at 1.9 (-114), making him the underdog.
A bet on Fili winning by knockout stands at 6.0 (+500), while Costa offers higher odds at 7.0 (+600). Winning by points is likelier for Costa at 2.9 (+185) compared to Fili's 3.3 (+230).
Bettors eyeing Fili see better chances overall, though Costa poses a lucrative challenge if he performs well.
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 |
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 |
If your country is blocked by the streaming services or there simply isn’t any viable options for your country, we only can recommend one solution: using a VPN software to bypass the restrictions. It allows you to change your IP address and appear as if you’re watching the event from another country.
So if you live in either the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India, UAE, Mexico, Spain or any other country and can’t find a working provider to watch the Andre Fili vs Melquizael Costa fight, use our recommended (and tested) VPN and switch to a location of your choice.
