Dan Ige finds himself an underdog against a surging featherweight contender in the UFC Fight Night 267 co-headliner.
Dan Ige vs. Melquizael Costa preview
Ige (19-10 MMA, 11-9 UFC) has lost three of his past four fights. After finishing Sean Woodson by TKO at UFC 314, the Xtreme Couture fighter lost a decision to former two-division Bellator champion Patricio Freire at UFC 318 in July.
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Costa (25-7 MMA, 6-2 UFC) notched four wins in 2025, most recently a head kick knockout of Morgan Charriere at at UFC on ESPN 73 in December. The 29-year-old was MMA Junkie’s 2025 Under-the-Radar Fighter of the Year.
Dan Ige vs. Melquizael Costa odds
According to Ceasars, Ige is a slight +175 underdog against Costa, who is a -210 favorite to break into the UFC’s featherweight rankings.
How to watch Dan Ige vs. Melquizael Costa at UFC Fight Night 267
Where: Toyota Center, Houston
Broadcast/streaming: Paramount+
When: Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026
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