Jared Gordon vs Melquizael Costa
Jared Gordon vs Melquizael Costa is a lightweight bout at UFC 334, November 14, 2026 at Madison Square Garden, New York United States. The card starts at 5 PM ET / 2 PM PT / 10 PM UK / 11 PM CET.
Gordon vs Costa preview
Jared Gordon (21-9-0) meets Melquizael Costa (26-8-0) in a lightweight bout in the early prelims of UFC 334. Costa is ranked #12 at featherweight; Gordon is unranked. Gordon has lost two straight. Gordon has won 21 pro fights, 8 by KO/TKO and 2 by submission; Costa has won 26 pro fights, 9 by KO/TKO and 8 by submission. Gordon lands 5.57 significant strikes a minute and absorbs 4.11; Costa lands 4.29 and absorbs 3.19. Gordon averages 1.91 takedowns per 15 minutes at 35% accuracy. Costa averages 1.53 takedowns per 15 minutes at 35% accuracy. Costa has a 3-inch reach advantage (71″ to 68″).
Tale of the tape
| Gordon | Stat | Costa |
|---|---|---|
| 21-9-0 | Record | 26-8-0 |
| Unranked | UFC ranking | #12 |
| 2L | Streak | 1L |
| 37 | Age | 29 |
| 5′9″ | Height | 5′10″ |
| 68″ | Reach | 71″ |
| Orthodox | Stance | Southpaw |
| 5.57 | Sig. strikes / min | 4.29 |
| 4.11 | Absorbed / min | 3.19 |
| 54% | Striking accuracy | 47% |
| 55% | Strike defense | 50% |
| 1.91 | Takedowns / 15 min | 1.53 |
| 35% | Takedown accuracy | 35% |
| 60% | Takedown defense | 51% |
| 0.00 | Submissions / 15 min | 0.84 |
Green marks the better number. Striking and grappling stats are UFC career averages; rankings are the current official UFC rankings.
Previous meetings
Gordon and Costa have not fought each other in the UFC.
Jared Gordon: recent UFC fights
| Res | Opponent | Method |
|---|---|---|
| L | Jim Miller | Submission R1 |
| L | Rafa Garcia | KO/TKO R3 |
| W | Thiago Moisés | KO/TKO R1 |
| L | Nasrat Haqparast | Decision - Split R3 |
| W | Mark Madsen | KO/TKO R1 |
Melquizael Costa: recent UFC fights
| Res | Opponent | Method |
|---|---|---|
| L | Arnold Allen | Decision - Unanimous R5 |
| W | Dan Ige | KO/TKO R1 |
| W | Morgan Charriere | KO/TKO R1 |
| W | Julian Erosa | Decision - Unanimous R3 |
| W | Christian Rodriguez | U-DEC R3 |