Julian Erosa, March 13, 2010, against Melquizael Costa on May 17 in Las Vegas at UFC Fight Night 256's Featherweight fight. The match undercard features both fighters battling earlier success against key opponents recently.
Erosa has momentum from a TKO attack over Darren Elkins and Costa clinches a victory via unanimous decision against Christian Rodriguez. Both competitors braved compelling fights marking their latest wins. Erosa's advantage comes from his explosive strikes with his experience fighting strong opponents like Elkins making him slightly favorable against Costa.
What time is Julian Erosa vs Melquizael Costa fight
Live coverage for the Julian Erosa vs Melquizael Costa main card will start at 04:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Julian Erosa vs Melquizael Costa Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 04:00 PM | 06:20 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 01:00 PM | 03:20 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 08:00 PM | 10:20 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, May 18, 2025 | 07:00 AM | 09:20 AM |
The event takes place on May 17, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fights start at 06:20 PM EST. This event is part of UFC Fight Night 256. The main event features Gilbert Burns against Michael Morales. An undercard fight includes Julian Erosa versus Gabriel Costa in the featherweight category.
All fights consist of three rounds. The ring walk time for each fight may change based on how long earlier fights last. Viewers should check local listings for the exact start time in their area due to time zone differences.
Fighters Details
Julian Erosa faces Melquizael Costa in a featherweight bout at UFC Fight Night 256.
Julian Erosa
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 185 cm
- Weight: 65.8 kg
- Total Fights: 42
- Record: 31 / 11 / 0
Julian Erosa brings vast experience, boasting a record of 31 wins and 11 losses. He won his last fight with a TKO against Darren Elkins. Elkins holds a similar weight, showcasing Erosa's edge in power, which can benefit him against Costa.
Melquizael Costa
- Nationality: Brazil
- Height: 178 cm
- Weight: 65.8 kg
- Total Fights: 30
- Record: 23 / 7 / 0
Melquizael Costa has a strong record of 23 wins and 7 losses. He recently secured a unanimous decision victory over Christian Rodriguez, indicating his prowess at managing judges' scores. Rodriguez's stats are close to Erosa's, suggesting Costa will be competitive in this matchup.
Julian Erosa vs Melquizael Costa Betting Odds
- Underdog: Julian Erosa : 2.5 (+146)
- Favorite: Melquizael Costa : 1.6 (-170)
| Method of victory | Julian Erosa | Melquizael Costa |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 9.0 (+800) | 3.1 (+210) |
| By decision or technical decision | 7.0 (+600) | 4.0 (+300) |
How and where to watch the Julian Erosa vs Melquizael Costa Fight
You can watch Julian Erosa vs Melquizael Costa via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
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Julian Erosa vs Melquizael Costa Fight Card
- Gilbert Burns vs Michael Morales
- Paul Craig vs Rodolfo Bellato
- Sodiq Yusuff vs Mairon Santos
- Dustin Stoltzfus vs Nursulton Ruziboev
- Julian Erosa vs Melquizael Costa
- Gabriel Green vs Matheus Camilo
- Jared Gordon vs Thiago Moises
- Yadier Del Valle vs Connor Matthews
- Luana Santos vs Tainara Lisboa
- Elise Reed vs Denise Gomes
- Hyun Sung Park vs Carlos Hernandez
- Tecia Pennington vs Luana Pinheiro
