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Julian Erosa vs Melquizael Costa

Julian Erosa is 31-14-0; Melquizael Costa is 26-8-0. Julian Erosa is 7 years older than Melquizael Costa. Julian Erosa has a 3" · 8 cm reach advantage over Melquizael Costa. Julian Erosa is 3" · 8 cm taller than Melquizael Costa. They have met once: Julian Erosa 0, Melquizael Costa 1.

Julian Erosa
United States
Julian Erosa
“Juicy J” · 31-14-0
TKOUDTKO
FeatherweightMet once
Melquizael Costa
Brazil
Melquizael Costa
“The Dalmatian” · 26-8-0
UDTKOTKO
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Style & credentials

Julian Erosa
MMABJJ
  • —Black belt · BJJ
  • 2016Featherweight ChampionshipPrime Fighting
  • 2014Lightweight ChampionshipCageSport
  • 2012Featherweight ChampionshipCageSport
Camp · Xtreme Couture · Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Melquizael Costa

No background on record

Camp · Chute Boxe - Joao Emilio · Brazil

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

66%
Head
47%
24%
Body
30%
10%
Leg
23%

Time in position

Share of fight time at distance, in the clinch and on the ground

Julian Erosalast 8 fights
67%19%14%
Melquizael Costalast 10 fights
58%21%21%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Julian Erosa· from fights outside the UFC Melquizael Costa· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
6.184.29
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Julian Erosa · Elite · better than 96% of UFC fightersMelquizael Costa · Good · better than 75% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
6.313.19
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Julian Erosa · Poor · better than 3% of UFC fightersMelquizael Costa · Average · better than 57% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.731.53
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Julian Erosa · Good · better than 65% of UFC fightersMelquizael Costa · Average · better than 59% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
44%35%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Julian Erosa · Good · better than 64% of UFC fightersMelquizael Costa · Average · better than 42% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
62%51%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Julian Erosa · Average · better than 45% of UFC fightersMelquizael Costa · Below avg · better than 29% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.700.80
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Julian Erosa · Good · better than 68% of UFC fightersMelquizael Costa · Good · better than 72% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1483 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

6.18
Strikes landed / min
4.29
6.31
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.19
1.73 / 3.9
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.53 / 4.4
44%
Takedown accuracy
35%
62%
Takedown defence
51%
1:08
Control time / fight
1:48
0.70
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.80

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

Julian Erosa18 UFC fights · 848 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
54%459/1243
15%130/202
10%85/100
Clinch
7%58/96
7%60/70
0%3/3
Ground
6%51/56
0%2/2
0%0/1
Melquizael Costa10 UFC fights · 462 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
37%171/560
23%107/176
23%104/128
Clinch
3%15/30
5%23/31
1%4/4
Ground
6%30/46
2%8/8
0%0/0

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Head-to-Head History

Common Opponents

How each fared against the same opponents.

Julian ErosaMelquizael Costa

Frequently asked questions

Have Julian Erosa and Melquizael Costa ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at UFC Fight Night: Burns vs Morales (Sat, May 17, 2025), where Melquizael Costa won by Unanimous Decision.

What are the records of Julian Erosa and Melquizael Costa?

Julian Erosa is 31-14-0 and Melquizael Costa is 26-8-0.

Who has the longer reach, Julian Erosa or Melquizael Costa?

Julian Erosa has the longer reach: 74" · 188 cm against 71" · 180 cm for Melquizael Costa, a 3" · 8 cm advantage.

Who is taller, Julian Erosa or Melquizael Costa?

Julian Erosa is taller at 6'1" · 185 cm; Melquizael Costa stands 5'10" · 178 cm.

Who is older, Julian Erosa or Melquizael Costa?

Julian Erosa is 37 and Melquizael Costa is 30.

Who has more finishes, Julian Erosa or Melquizael Costa?

Julian Erosa has 26 wins inside the distance (12 by KO/TKO, 14 by submission); Melquizael Costa has 17 wins (9 by KO/TKO, 8 by submission).

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