We now have all the outcomes from tonight’s UFC Houston, together with the featherweight bout between Dan Ige and Melquizael Costa.
Ige (19-11 combined martial arts) will probably be returning to motion for the primary time since shedding a unanimous resolution to Patricio Pitbull at UFC 318 in New Orleans final July. Earlier than that setback, the Hawaiian was coming off a TKO victory over Sean Woodson at UFC 314.
In the meantime, Melquizael Costa (26-7 MMA) has an ideal file of 5-0 in his latest appearances contained in the Octagon, his most up-to-date outing coming with a TKO win over Morgan Charrière final December. The Brazilian has completed off three of his previous 5 opponents throughout his spectacular run.
Sturdy hitters! These two have 15 KOs! 👊@DynamiteDan808 versus @MelkCostaCauthy
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— UFC (@ufc) February 22, 2026
The primary spherical of the UFC Houston important card featherweight bout begins and Dan Ige aggressively steps ahead. He hits an inside low kick, hits a shot and will get a pleasant takedown. Melquizael Costa goes for a leglock to create house and arise. Ige rapidly shoves him into the cage and hits a knee to the physique. Hawaiian with a shoulder strike. Costa with a knee to the physique. Ige responds by stomping his foot. Costa reversed place and landed a pleasant knee to the midsection. “100K Ige” shifts the place again to his benefit and hits a knee. Melquizael Costa returns to vary and assaults with a head kick. Good physique kick. 90 seconds left. Hook kick by Costa. Ige appeared shocked by the shot. Step again, then step ahead. Nice knee kick from Costa, now a physique kick. Dan Ige appears to be sturdy within the clinch. Costa dodges and returns to vary. Nice kick, after which a proper counter from Melchizael, Costa is finished for good.
Melquizael Costa is the primary man to complete Dan Ige 🤯
— Verdict (@VerdictMMA) February 22, 2026
It was magic!🌟 #UFCHouston pic.twitter.com/Fn3WNsBzzh
— Haduucken III (@HaduuckenIII) February 22, 2026
Watch out of featherweight athletes👀@MelkCostaCauthy After this TKO, I’m at the moment on a 6-fight win streak!
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— UFC (@ufc) February 22, 2026
Official outcomes for UFC Houston: Melquizael Costa def. Dan Ige wins by TKO (spinning again kick and punch) at 4:56 of spherical 1
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