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UFC Featherweight

Dan Ige VS Melquizael Costa

Toyota Center, Houston, Texas, U.S.

Tale of the Tape

19-12-0 Record 26-8-0
34 Age 29
170 cm Height 178 cm
180 cm Reach 180 cm
orthodox Stance southpaw
63% Finish rate 65%
37% KO rate 35%
26% Sub rate 31%

Result Summary

Melquizael Costa def. Dan Ige TKO (spinning back kick) · R1 4:56

Featherweight contender Melquizael Costa secured a dramatic last-minute finish in the first round against veteran Dan Ige. The round was competitive on the feet, with Ige looking to box and Costa using his length and kicking game to manage distance. As the clock ticked down to the final ten seconds of the round, Costa unleashed a lightning-fast spinning back kick that connected cleanly with Ige's chin. Ige crumpled to the mat, and Costa landed a few follow-up strikes before the referee halted the bout with just four seconds remaining in the round.

Fight Overview

Featherweight stalwart Dan '50k' Ige defends his spot against the surging Brazilian prospect Melquizael Costa. Ige's durability and pocket boxing are legendary, but Costa's length and dynamic kicking game present a unique puzzle. A classic 'Gatekeeper vs. Prospect' matchup.

Keys to Victory

Dan Ige

  1. Close the distance aggressively to negate Costa's reach advantage
  2. Land overhand rights over Costa's lower lead hand
  3. Force a phone-booth fight where Ige's chin and power hooks thrive

Melquizael Costa

  1. Maintain kickboxing range and punish Ige's entries with body kicks
  2. Utilize southpaw stance to circle away from Ige's power side
  3. Mix in timed takedowns to disrupt Ige's rhythm

Last 5 fights

Dan Ige

  1. L Patrício Pitbull Decision · R3 5:00 · 19 JUL 2025
  2. W Sean Woodson TKO · R3 1:12 · 12 APR 2025
  3. L Lerone Murphy Decision · R3 5:00 · 26 OCT 2024
  4. L Diego Lopes Decision · R3 5:00 · 29 JUN 2024
  5. W Andre Fili KO · R1 2:43 · 10 FEB 2024

Melquizael Costa

  1. W Morgan Charrière TKO · R1 3:46 · 13 DEC 2025
  2. W Julian Erosa Decision · R3 5:00 · 17 MAY 2025
  3. W Christian Rodriguez Decision · R3 5:00 · 29 MAR 2025
  4. W Andre Fili Submission · R1 4:30 · 22 FEB 2025
  5. W Shayilan Nuerdanbieke Submission · R3 1:50 · 15 JUN 2024

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