Melquizael Costa shone at UFC Houston, an event held this Saturday (21), in Texas (USA), and achieved a resounding victory over Dan Ige in the featherweight division (up to 65,7 kg). The Brazilian dominated the action and ended the fight in the first round, applying a spinning kick that led to a technical knockout in the final seconds of the round.
The fight started with a lot of action. In the first and only round, Melquizael was taken down by Ige at 4:20 and was pressed against the cage for a few moments. However, the Brazilian quickly recovered, managed to land a takedown at 3:20 and took control of the fight.
More aggressive, the 'Dalmatian' cornered his opponent against the cage, returned to working in the center of the octagon and began to invest in long-range strikes. High kicks and a strong front kick began to wear down the American's resistance. Ige tried to maintain distance, but with only 10 seconds left in the round, Melquizael connected with a powerful spinning kick, followed by punches, forcing the referee to stop the fight at 4:56 of the first round.
With the technical knockout victory, Melquizael Costa now has 26 wins and seven losses in his career. On the other side, Dan Ige , known as '50K', now has 19 wins and 11 losses.
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Melquizael Costa knocked out Dan Ige with a spinning head kick. What a feat. First time Ige has been knocked out in his career. Next week there's a new ranked fighter in the featherweight division. #UFCHouston pic.twitter.com/f2dompR6bb
— MMA Melotto (@MMAmelotto) February 22, 2026
UFC Houston Results
MAIN CARD
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Sean Strickland defeats Anthony Hernandez by technical knockout at 2:33 of round 3.
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Uros Medic defeated Geoff Neal by knockout (punches) at 1:19 of round 1.
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Melquizael Costa defeated Dan Ige by technical knockout (spinning kick and punches) at 4:56 of round 1.
Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Serghei Spivac defeated Ante Delija by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Jacobe Smith defeated Josiah Harrell by knockout (punches) at 3:01 of round 1.
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Michel Pereira defeated Zack Reese by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Carlos Leal defeated Chidi Njokuani by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Alibi Idiris defeated Ode Osbourne by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Alden Coria defeated Luis Gurule by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Joselyne Edwards defeated Nora Cornolle by submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:24 of round 2.
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Punahele Soriano defeated Ramiz Brahimaj by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani defeated Phil Rowe by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Jordan Leavitt defeated Yadier del Valle by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Flyweight (up to 65,7 kg): Carli Judice defeated Juliana Miller by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
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