UFC on ESPN 73: Costa vs Charriere - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Melquizael Costa and Morgan Charriere face off at UFC on ESPN 73 in Las Vegas. Both fighters are hungry for victory as they step into the octagon at the UFC Apex for a featherweight fight.

Melquizael "The Dalmatian" Costa has 24 wins, including 7 knockouts, under his belt. In his last fight, he defeated Julian Erosa by unanimous decision in May 2025. With strong past performances against tough opponents like Erosa, Costa's experience and technique make him a formidable challenger for Charriere.

Morgan "The Last Pirate" Charriere is coming off a win against Nate Landwehr via knockout in July 2025. His record includes 13 knockout victories out of 21 total wins. Facing someone with crisp striking like Costa will test Charriere's abilities in exchanging blows efficiently without leaving gaps for counterattacks.

What time is Melquizael Costa vs Morgan Charriere fight

Live coverage for the Melquizael Costa vs Morgan Charriere main card will start at 07:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

The UFC on ESPN 73 event will take place on December 13, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event starts at 09:20 PM EST. This is an undercard fight featuring Paulo Costa against Morgan Charriere in the Featherweight division. The main event of the evening is Brandon Royval versus Manel Kape.

The fights are scheduled for three rounds each. Please note that the start time for each fight might vary due to the performance of earlier matches on the card. Adjustments may occur depending on how long previous bouts last.

For viewers outside the United States, please refer to a time conversion table to ensure you tune in at the correct local time.

Fighters Details

Melquizael Costa

• Nationality: Brazil
• Height: 178 cm
• Weight: 65.8 kg
• Total Fights: 31
• Record: 24 / 7 / 0

Morgan Charriere

• Nationality: France
• Height: 173 cm
• Weight: 65.8 kg
• Total Fights: 33
• Record: 21 / 11 / 1

Melquizael Costa faces Morgan Charriere in a featherweight bout.

Melquizael Costa, known as "The Dalmatian," hails from Brazil, professional since September 14, 1996. He boasts a record of 24 wins, including seven KOs, and seven losses. He won his last fight by unanimous decision against Julian Erosa, who had a fair balance with 31 wins and 12 losses. Costa's experience against diverse opponents might give him an edge.

Morgan Charriere, "The Last Pirate" from France, turned professional on October 26, 1995. He holds 21 wins with thirteen via KO. His recent victory was a KO against Nate Landwehr. Charriere's aggressive style may pose challenges for Costa.

Melquizael Costa vs Morgan Charriere Betting Odds

• Favorite: Melquizael Costa : 1.7 (-138)
• Underdog: Morgan Charriere : 2.3 (+128)

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Melquizael Costa vs Morgan Charriere Fight Card

• Brandon Royval vs Manel Kape
• Giga Chikadze vs Kevin Vallejos
• Cesar Almeida vs Cezary Oleksiejczuk
• Melquizael Costa vs Morgan Charriere
• Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Marcus Almeida
• Amanda Lemos vs Gillian Robertson
• Neil Magny vs Yaroslav Amosov
• Sean Sharaf vs Steven Asplund
• Luana Santos vs Melissa Croden
• Allen Frye vs Guilherme Pat
• Jamey-Lyn Horth vs Tereza Bleda