UFC Fight Night: Ige vs Costa - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Dan Ige and Melquizael Costa are set to face off in a welterweight match at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. Part of UFC Fight Night, this undercard fight promises 3 rounds of intense action.

Dan Ige turned pro in 2014, collecting 19 wins and suffering 10 losses. On the other hand, Melquizael Costa became a pro in 2015 and has secured 25 wins with only 7 defeats. Ige typically tackles his fights head-on but stands before a tougher challenge given Costa's reach advantage at 178 cm compared to Ige's 170 cm.

What time is Dan Ige vs Melquizael Costa fight

Live coverage for the Dan Ige vs Melquizael Costa main card will start at 05:00 PM EST on Paramount+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Dan Ige vs Melquizael Costa Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026	05:00 PM	08:40 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026	02:00 PM	05:40 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026	09:00 PM	12:40 AM (next day)
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026	08:00 AM	11:40 AM

The UFC Fight Night featuring Ige vs Costa will take place on February 21, 2026, at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. The event starts at 08:40 PM EST. This fight is part of the undercard and will be in the welterweight division. The main event of the night is Sean Strickland vs Anthony Hernandez.

Please note that the ring walk time for Ige vs Costa might change depending on how long earlier fights last. Make sure to check your local time zone to catch all the action live.

Fighters Details

Dan Ige

Nationality: United States
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 170 cm
Reach: 170 cm
Total Fights: 29
Record: 19 / 10 / 0

Melquizael Costa

Nationality: Brazil
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 178 cm
Reach: 178 cm
Total Fights: 32
Record: 25 / 7 / 0

Dan Ige faces Melquizael Costa in a welterweight bout. No belts are on the line.

Dan Ige, known as "50k," holds a 19-10 record. He stands at 170 cm with a reach of 170 cm. Fighting out of Hawaii, Ige faces tough opponents consistently, highlighting his resilience and skill. Recent fights have tested his endurance against comparable opponents, suggesting he will be adequately prepared for Costa's style.

Melquizael Costa boasts a record of 25-7. Standing taller at 178 cm and with an identical reach advantage, Costa's robust experience signals readiness for the fight. His past opponents mirror Ige’s strength, suggesting a competitive match-up.

Dan Ige vs Melquizael Costa Betting Odds

Underdog: Dan Ige : 2.8 (+180)
Favorite: Melquizael Costa : 1.5 (-220)

Method of victory	Dan Ige	Melquizael Costa
By KO/TKO or disqualification	6.1 (+510)	9.5 (+850)
By decision or technical decision	6.5 (+550)	1.8 (-118)

How and where to watch the Dan Ige vs Melquizael Costa Fight

You can watch Dan Ige vs Melquizael Costa via Paramount+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	Paramount+
Canada	Paramount+
UK and Ireland	Paramount+
Australia	Paramount+
India	Paramount+

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