UFC FIGHT NIGHT : STRICKLAND VS HERNANDEZ

Dan Ige vs Melquizael Costa

EventUFC FIGHT NIGHT : STRICKLAND VS HERNANDEZ
DateFeb 21, 2026
StatusCompleted
VenueToyota Center
BroadcastPARAMOUNT+

Dan Ige vs Melquizael Costa is a completed Featherweight fight from UFC FIGHT NIGHT : STRICKLAND VS HERNANDEZ. Melquizael Costa defeated Dan Ige by TKO in round R1 at 4:56. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.

Dan Ige vs Melquizael Costa quick answers

Who won Dan Ige vs Melquizael Costa?

Melquizael Costa won Dan Ige vs Melquizael Costa by TKO in round R1 at 4:56.

What event is Dan Ige vs Melquizael Costa on?

Dan Ige vs Melquizael Costa is listed on UFC FIGHT NIGHT : STRICKLAND VS HERNANDEZ.

What are the records for Dan Ige vs Melquizael Costa?

Dan Ige enters with a 19-11-0 record and Melquizael Costa enters with a 26-8-0 record.

What division is Dan Ige vs Melquizael Costa?

Dan Ige vs Melquizael Costa is listed as a Featherweight fight.

L
50K | 19-11-0Dan Ige
W
Melk / Kaut | 26-8-0Melquizael Costa

Dan Ige vs Melquizael Costa

Method :TKO
Round :R1
Time :4:56
Time format :(5-5-5)
Referee :Jacob Montalvo
Details :Spinning back kick and punches
Dan Ige50K |19-11-0Dan Ige vs Melquizael CostaMelquizael CostaMelk / Kaut |26-8-0
usDan Ige50K19-11-0Dan Ige
Elo1696Good
3Y trend1728 → 1696
2023-06-11: 17282023-09-23: 17142024-02-11: 17312024-06-29: 17162024-10-26: 17052025-04-12: 17212025-07-19: 17122026-02-21: 1696
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AwardPerformance of the Night: Melquizael Costa

Fight Overview

RoundR1
Time4:56
MethodTKO
brMelquizael CostaMelk / Kaut26-8-0brMelquizael Costa
Elo1681Good
3Y trend1593 → 1681
2023-07-16: 15932023-12-10: 15772024-06-15: 16032025-02-22: 16252025-03-29: 16452025-05-17: 16602025-12-13: 16742026-02-21: 16902026-05-16: 1681
Combat Edge Intelligence

Fight Intelligence

Melquizael Costa won this fight by TKO in round R1 at 4:56. Melquizael Costa led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.

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Result

Melquizael CostaTKO
MethodTKO
RoundR1
Time4:56
Time format(5-5-5)
RefereeJacob Montalvo
DetailsSpinning back kick and punches
Elo swing-16Dan Ige (1712 → 1696)+16Melquizael Costa (1674 → 1690)

Elo edge

Dan Ige1696-16 last move
Melquizael Costa1681-9 last move

Recorded fight totals

Dan IgevsMelquizael Costa
Control time
1:31vs0:32
Total strikes
12vs26
Sig. strikes
7vs19
Knockdowns
0vs1
Takedowns
1vs1

Finishing profile

Dan IgeKO/TKO leads 37% of wins
Melquizael CostaKO/TKO leads 35% of wins

Round stats

Dan IgeFight statsMelquizael Costa
12Total strikes26
1Takedowns1
0Sub. attempts0
0Rev.0
7Sig. strikes19
0Knockdowns1
91Control time32
12Total strikes26
1Takedowns1
0Sub. attempts0
0Rev.0
7Sig. strikes19
0Knockdowns1
91Control time32
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