Dan Ige vs. Melquizael Costa profiles as a classic step-up test for the surging Brazilian against a ranked, battle-tested featherweight, with early odds leaning toward Costa but strong analytical cases on both sides for bettors to exploit. They’re scheduled to fight on Saturday, 21 February 2026 at UFC Fight Night in Houston, Texas, at the Toyota Center. The event is UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez, with Ige vs. Costa booked on the main card in the featherweight division.
Dan Ige vs. Melquizael Costa Odds
Books opened Costa as the favorite, with a major operator listing him around -190 on the moneyline against Ige at approximately +155, implying a marketu2011adjusted win probability in the low 60 percent range for Costa and high 30s for Ige.