Melquizael Costa, an active 145-pound fighter with a record of 24-7-0 (5-2-0 in UFC), is set to face Morgan Charriere at UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Kape on December 13, 2025. With an ELO rating of 1064, Costa has a slight edge over his opponent, Charriere, who holds an ELO of 1048.
Costa's recent form shows a strong performance, winning four out of his last five fights. His biggest victory was against Julian Erosa (ELO: 1054). Costa's striking and takedown accuracy stand at 49% and 38%, respectively, with an average of 4.44 strikes per minute.
Charriere boasts similar statistics, with a takedown accuracy of 46% and strike accuracy of 50%. This even matchup suggests a close contest, with the betting odds yet to be determined. However, Costa's slight ELO advantage and recent form may position him as a potential favorite in this closely matched bout.
| Date | Event | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Result | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-21 | UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez | Dan Ige | KO/TKO Spinning Back Kick | 1 | 4:56 | Win | -200 |
| 2025-12-13 | UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Kape | Morgan Charriere | KO/TKO Kick | 1 | 1:14 | Win | -137 |
| 2025-05-17 | UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Morales | Julian Erosa | U-DEC | 3 | 5:00 | Win | - |
| 2025-03-29 | UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Erceg | Christian Rodriguez | U-DEC | 3 | 5:00 | Win | - |
| 2025-02-22 | UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Song | Andre Fili | SUB Guillotine Choke | 1 | 4:30 | Win | - |
| 2024-06-15 | UFC Fight Night: Perez vs. Taira | Shayilan Nuerdanbieke | SUB Rear Naked Choke | 3 | 1:50 | Win | - |
| 2023-12-09 | UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Gutierrez | Steve Garcia | KO/TKO Elbows | 2 | 1:01 | Loss | - |
| 2023-07-15 | UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Bueno Silva | Austin Lingo | U-DEC | 3 | 5:00 | Win | - |
| 2023-01-21 | UFC 283: Teixeira vs. Hill | Thiago Moises | SUB Rear Naked Choke | 2 | 4:05 | Loss | - |
| Fight # | Date | Opponent Name | Opponent ELO | Result | ELO Gained | ELO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 2026-02-21 | Dan Ige | 1038 | Win | +19 | 1103 |
| 8 | 2025-12-13 | Morgan Charriere | 1048 | Win | +20 | 1084 |
| 7 | 2025-05-17 | Julian Erosa | 1054 | Win | +16 | 1064 |
| 6 | 2025-03-29 | Christian Rodriguez | 1038 | Win | +16 | 1048 |
| 5 | 2025-02-22 | Andre Fili | 1004 | Win | +21 | 1032 |
| 4 | 2024-06-15 | Shayilan Nuerdanbieke | 1015 | Win | +22 | 1011 |
| 3 | 2023-12-09 | Steve Garcia | 1037 | Loss | -14 | 989 |
| 2 | 2023-07-15 | Austin Lingo | 1001 | Win | +17 | 1003 |
| 1 | 2023-01-21 | Thiago Moises | 1040 | Loss | -14 | 986 |