Christian Rodriguez and Melquizael Costa are set to clash in a featherweight battle over three rounds at Arena CDMX in Mexico City. Both fighters are eager to make a statement on the undercard of UFC on ESPN 64, where each fight is a crucial step in their UFC careers.
Rodriguez, a professional fighter since December 1997, holds a record of 12 wins and 2 losses. His most recent victory was a unanimous decision against Austin Bashi in January. Costa, with a long career spanning back to September 1996 and a record of 22 wins and 7 losses, comes off a notable guillotine choke submission win against Andre Fili last month.
Betting Odds for Rodriguez vs. Costa
- Favorite: Christian Rodriguez: 1.6 (-162)
- Underdog: Melquizael Costa: 2.4 (+142)
| Method of Victory | Christian Rodriguez | Melquizael Costa |
|---|---|---|
| By KO/TKO or Disqualification | 12.5 (+1150) | 11.5 (+1050) |
| By Decision or Technical Decision | 2.5 (+145) | 4.1 (+310) |
Christian Rodriguez is favored to win with odds of 1.6 (-162), meaning a $162 bet would yield a $100 profit if he wins. Melquizael Costa is the underdog at 2.4 (+142), offering a potential $142 profit on a $100 bet if he wins.
The odds suggest Rodriguez is most likely to win by decision at 2.5 (+145). For those betting on a knockout or DQ, his odds are 12.5 (+1150). Costa`s odds for a KO victory are 11.5 (+1050), and a decision win is less favored at 4.1 (+310).
How to Watch Rodriguez vs. Costa Fight
Viewers can catch the Christian Rodriguez vs Melquizael Costa fight on ESPN+ and TNT Sports Box Office.
| Region | Live-streaming |
|---|---|
| USA | ESPN+ |
| UK and Ireland | TNT Sports Box Office |
Tristan Blackwood