Featherweight fighters Andre "Touchy" Fili and Melquizael "Melk" Costa step into the octagon at UFC Fight Night 252 in Seattle. Both seasoned pros, they compete as part of the event undercard with goals of showcasing their skills on an international stage.
Fili, fighting since September 2011, won his last bout against Cub Swanson by split decision. Costa only turned pro five years ago but defeated Nuerdanbieke Shayilan with a submission face crank in his most recent match. Fili's ability to hold his ground against experienced opponents and Costa's quick ascension make this fight compelling due to their balanced experience.
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 |
UFC Fight Night 252 takes place on February 22, 2025, at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. The event starts at 07:40 PM EST. The main event features Henry Cejudo facing Yadong Song. On the undercard, Andre Fili will fight Lucas Costa in a featherweight bout.
The timing of the fights may vary depending on how long the earlier bouts last. It's important to keep this in mind as the ring walk times can change. Fans should refer to local start times for their countries to ensure they don't miss any action.
This UFC Fight Night is part of the Fight Nights Federation tournament series.
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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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 | 3.4 (+240) | 2.9 (+190) |
Andre Fili and Melquizael Costa face off, each with closely matched odds. Fili is the slight favorite at 2.0 (+100) with Costa at 1.9 (-114). Fili winning by KO/TKO/DQ has odds of 6.0 (+500), while Costa comes slightly in at 7.0 (+600). If it goes to points, expect Fili at 3.4 (+240), but Costa nods ahead at 2.9 (+190). The fight offers intriguing outcomes, with both fighters having a strong chance of success.
Fighters Details
Andre Fili
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 178 cm
- Weight: 65.8 kg
- Total Fights: 35
- Record: 24 / 11 / 0
Melquizael Costa
- Nationality: Brazil
- Height: 178 cm
- Weight: 65.8 kg
- Total Fights: 28
- Record: 21 / 7 / 0
Andre Fili vs Melquizael Costa Fight Card
- Henry Cejudo vs Yadong Song
- Brendan Allen vs Anthony Hernandez
- Rob Font vs Jean Matsumoto
- Jean Silva vs Melsik Baghdasaryan
- Alonzo Menifield vs Julius Walker
- Ion Cutelaba vs Ibo Aslan
- Andre Fili vs Melquizael Costa
- Mansur Abdul-Malik vs Nick Klein
- Ricky Simon vs Javid Basharat
- Nursulton Ruziboev vs Eric McConico
- Modestas Bukauskas vs Raffael Cerqueira
- Austin Vanderford vs Nikolay Veretennikov
