"UFC Houston has added one heck of a fun featherweight showdown to its undercard. The February Fight Night event is the landing spot for Melquizael Costa (25-7) versus Dan Ige (19-10), a fight that should get plenty of attention from the MMA fanbase. Costa confirmed the booking following a recent report by MMA Fighting. Costa sits on a five-fight win streak, and went 4-0 in 2025, including a Fight of the Night bonus for his May victory over Julian Erosa."
"An LFA veteran, Costa joined the UFC in 2023 and is 6-2 inside the octagon thus far. 2025 was a breakout year for the 29-year old, who fights out of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Ige (19-9) has not fought since July, when he dropped a unanimous decision to former Bellator MMA double-champ Patricio Pitbull. Known for his willingness to fight anyone, Ige underscored that in 2024, when he faced off against Diego Lopes on just a few hours' notice."
Melquizael Costa (25-7) and Dan Ige (19-10) are booked to fight on the UFC Houston undercard on February 21, 2026 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. Costa enters on a five-fight win streak and went 4-0 in 2025, earning a Fight of the Night bonus for his May victory over Julian Erosa. Costa is a 29-year-old LFA veteran who joined the UFC in 2023 and is 6-2 in the promotion. Ige has not fought since July after losing a unanimous decision to Patricio Pitbull and is 1-3 in his last four fights.
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