The Ultimate Fighting Championship is about to return in less than a month to Seattle with the UFC Fight Night 252 but there is a lot going on with the lineup still filling out.
An addition of two new featherweight bout will include the veteran Andre Fili battling against Melquizael Costa, fighting in UFC Fight Night 252 on 22 February 2025 at Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle.
The two professional MMA fighters have been experiencing many matchups from 2022 to 2024, in the last five fights, both Fili and Costa have one thrice. As they head into the next fight, the betting world is gearing up to wager on who is going to win once they enter the ring.
This article will focus on the fighter’s recent wins, their profiles, and the momentum which will lead them into the most awaited fight.
Andre Fili returns to his hometown, Federal Way, Washington, to play against Malquizael Costa at UFC 252. He has an MMA record of 24-11 and a UFC record of 12-10. He last fought in June 2023, defeating Cub Swanson with a split decision.
Fili’s current record stands at 24 wins, 11 losses, and 0 draws. Of the 24 wins, the 34-year-old MMA fighter has stopped 10 of the opponents and hence, his current knockout ratio is 42%, having three submissions.
Of the 11 losses, he has been stopped four times. His recent form led to a win, moving him to 3-2 in his last five fights. This showcased his experience and resilience in the UFC championship league.
Melquizael Costa is a 28-year-old Brazilian MMA fighter, who has a career record of 21-7 and a UFC track record of 2-2. He appears to work on momentum which started with the defeat of Shayilan Nuerdanbieke via a rare-naked choke in June 2023.
In Costa’s most recent three forms, he has entered the bout with two wins in the last three fights. On 10 December 2023, he fought against Steve Garcia and lost the game by KO/TKO.
To know more about the fighter profiles and recent performances of Andre Fili and Melquizael Costa, visit the top UFC betting sites online.
While the masses are waiting for the Andre Fili vs Melquizael Costa UFC fight, there are other lineups for UFC 252. The two-division champ Henry Cejudo will be facing the No. 8 contender Song Yadong in the Bantamweight matchup.
Dominick Cruz will return to action after a long break and face Rob Font in the event of UFC Seattle. Featherweights Edson Barboza and Steve Garcia will also clash at the UFC Fight Night 252 event. Other notable names included in the UFC 252 fight card include –
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