What time is UFC Fight Night Tonight? Ige vs Costa - Start times, Schedules, Fight Card

Dan Ige faces Melquizael Costa at UFC Fight Night at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. Both compete as welterweights on the undercard to Sean Strickland vs. Anthony Hernandez.

Dan Ige, from the United States, enters with a record of 19 wins and 10 losses. Known for his orthodox stance, he looks to use his reach advantage against Costa.

Melquizael Costa hails from Brazil, sporting 25 wins and 7 losses. He boasts a height and reach edge over Ige that could prove crucial for ensuring victory.

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 takes place tonight, February 21, 2026, at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. The event starts at 08:40 PM EST. Dan Ige will face Costa in a welterweight bout as part of the undercard. The main event features Sean Strickland against Anthony Hernandez.

The start time may vary slightly due to the length of earlier fights on the card. Viewers should be aware that ring walk times can change based on how long previous matches last.

For those watching from different locations, please refer to the provided table with start times for your country to ensure you don't miss any action.

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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Watch this story: UFC Fight Night - Betting Odds, Prediction: Ige vs Costa

Dan Ige vs Melquizael Costa Betting Odds

Underdog: Dan Ige : 2.8 (+180)
Favorite: Melquizael Costa : 1.5 (-215)

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)

Melquizael Costa steps into the cage as the favorite with odds at 1.5 (-215). Dan Ige appears as the underdog at 2.8 (+180). A bet on Ige winning by knockout offers high stakes at 6.1 (+510), while Costa's similar outcome pays less at 9.5 (+850). Pick Costa for a decision victory at odds of 1.8 (-118) if betting conservatively. An Ige win decision carries heftier returns, marking odds of 6.5 (+550). With these numbers, Costa seems more likely to win by points, though bettors look for value with Ige's potential surprise victory.