Christian Rodriguez takes on Melquizael Costa in a featherweight bout at Arena CDMX in Mexico City. The fight is part of UFC on ESPN 64, with Brandon Moreno vs. Steve Erceg as the main event.
Rodriguez, from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, started his pro career in the United States with Roufusport. He recently won against Austin Bashi by unanimous decision. His consistent fighting history suggests he brings strong fundamentals into this match.
Costa hails from Porto de Moz, Brazil, and trained with Chute Boxe Joao Emilio. He comes off a win over Andre Fili by submission through a guillotine choke. Costa's diverse skills and past wins show he has tools to secure victories even against more agile fighters like Rodriguez.
What time is Christian Rodriguez vs Melquizael Costa fight
Live coverage for the Christian Rodriguez vs Melquizael Costa main card will start at 04:00 PM EST on ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Christian Rodriguez vs Melquizael Costa Ring Walks (approx.) |
USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, March 29, 2025 | 04:00 PM | 04:20 PM |
USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, March 29, 2025 | 01:00 PM | 01:20 PM |
UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, March 29, 2025 | 08:00 PM | 08:20 PM |
Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, March 30, 2025 | 07:00 AM | 07:20 AM |
The UFC on ESPN 64 event takes place today, March 29, 2025, in Mexico City at Arena CDMX. The event starts at 04:20 PM EST. The main event features Brandon Moreno facing Steve Erceg.
On the undercard, watch Rodriguez take on Costa in a featherweight bout scheduled for three rounds. Keep in mind that the timing of the fights may vary based on how long earlier bouts last.
Refer to the table with start times for your specific country to ensure you don't miss any action.
How and where to watch the Christian Rodriguez vs Melquizael Costa Fight
You can watch Christian Rodriguez vs Melquizael Costa via ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office.
Region | Live-streaming |
USA | ESPN |
UK and Ireland | TNT Sports Box Office |
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Christian Rodriguez vs Melquizael Costa Betting Odds
- Favorite: Christian Rodriguez : 1.6 (-156)
- Underdog: Melquizael Costa : 2.4 (+140)
Method of victory | Christian Rodriguez | Melquizael Costa |
By KO/TKO or disqualification | 11.5 (+1050) | 11.0 (+1000) |
By decision or technical decision | 2.5 (+145) | 4.4 (+340) |
Christian Rodriguez steps into this bout as the favorite with odds of 1.6 (-156). Melquizael Costa, with odds of 2.4 (+140), plays the underdog role. Bet on Rodriguez, and expect to stake $156 for a potential $100 profit. A successful $100 bet on Costa promises a return of $240.
Rodriguez's chance of winning by decision stands at 2.5 (+145). For Costa, it's priced at 4.4 (+340). Both fighters have long-shot odds for a KO/TKO/DQ win, valued at over 11 times the bet's return.
Fighters Details
Christian Rodriguez
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 170 cm
- Weight: 65.8 kg
- Total Fights: 14
- Record: 12 / 2 / 0
Melquizael Costa
- Nationality: Brazil
- Height: 178 cm
- Weight: 65.8 kg
- Total Fights: 29
- Record: 22 / 7 / 0
Christian Rodriguez vs Melquizael Costa Fight Card
- Brandon Moreno vs Steve Erceg
- Kelvin Gastelum vs Joe Pyfer
- Ronaldo Rodriguez vs Kevin Borjas
- Manuel Torres vs Drew Dober
- Lupita Godinez vs Julia Polastri
- Jose Medina vs Ateba Abega Gautier
- David Martinez vs Saimon Oliveira
- Edgar Chairez vs C.J. Vergara
- Rafa Garcia vs Vinc Pichel
- Raul Rosas Jr. vs Vince Morales
- Christian Rodriguez vs Melquizael Costa
- Jamall Emmers vs Gabriel Miranda