Melquizael Costa def. Christian Rodriguez (Unanimous Decision)
Melquizael Costa defeated Christian Rodriguez by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Featherweight bout of UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs Erceg, held Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Arena CDMX, México D.F.. The judges scored it 29-28, 29-28, 29-28, Melquizael Costa won the decision.
Fight stats
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Judges' Scorecards
Media Scores
All 12 media scorecards▾
- Brian Knapp · Sherdog.com29-28Costa
- Ryan Frederick · WrestlingObserver.com29-28Costa
- CombatPress.com29-28Costa
- Keith Shillan · Sherdog.com29-28Costa
- Matthew Wells · MMAJunkie.com29-28Costa
- Zane Simon · The MMA Vivisection29-28Costa
- Steve Duncan · mma.uno29-28Costa
- Jay Pettry · Sherdog.com29-28Rodriguez
- Tyler Treese · Sherdog.com29-28Rodriguez
- Jake Noecker · Home of Fight29-28Rodriguez
- Mathis Desjardins · Cageside Press29-28Rodriguez
- Ben Duffy · Sherdog.com29-28Rodriguez
Fan Scorecards
Scorecard data via mmadecisions.com
Betting Odds
Average moneyline across 18 sportsbooks.
| Sportsbook | Christian Rodriguez | Melquizael Costa |
|---|---|---|
| 4casters | -207 | +191 |
| Bet105 | -214 | +185 |
| BetAnything | -210 | +175 |
| BetMGM | -220 | +180 |
| BetOnline | -210 | +180 |
| BetRivers | -195 | +150 |
| BetUS | -235 | +194 |
| Betway | -105 | -133 |
| Bookmaker | -205 | +165 |
| Bovada | -210 | +175 |
| Caesars | -220 | +180 |
| Circa | -210 | +180 |
| Cloudbet | -210 | +187 |
| DraftKings | +100 | -130 |
| FanDuel | -168 | +142 |
| MyBookie | +325 | -600 |
| Pinnacle | -215 | +186 |
| SXBet | -217 | +188 |
Odds are for information only. · Odds data: fightodds.io
Frequently asked questions
Who won Christian Rodriguez vs Melquizael Costa?
Melquizael Costa defeated Christian Rodriguez by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Featherweight bout of UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs Erceg, held Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Arena CDMX, México D.F.. The judges scored it 29-28, 29-28, 29-28, Melquizael Costa won the decision.
What were the judges' scorecards for Christian Rodriguez vs Melquizael Costa?
The judges scored it 29-28, 29-28, 29-28, Melquizael Costa won the decision.
Was Christian Rodriguez vs Melquizael Costa a robbery?
Many scored it for Christian Rodriguez: 55% of 89 fan cards scored it for Christian Rodriguez; 58% of 12 media scores picked Melquizael Costa. The judges gave it to Melquizael Costa.
Pre-fight comparison▾
Win probability
What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index
Fight DNA
Head to headUFCalendar's style model · Featherweight roster (204 fighters)
Radar scaled to this matchup · bars show the gap
Style shape
Biggest edge Melquizael Costa, Kick power +28
Attribute by attribute
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