Melk promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Melquizael Costa continued his great professional moment. At UFC Houston, an event held this Saturday (21), the Brazilian achieved the most important victory of his career by knocking out Dan Ige In the first round. Because of his impressive performance in the octagon, the Dalmatian won the 'Performance of the Night' bonus.
The organization announced the prizes shortly after the show. Melk took home a check for $100 (approximately R$ 518 at the current exchange rate). Increasingly confident in his striking, the Brazilian was not intimidated by his opponent's experience. His form is so magical that he knocked out the tough American with a spinning kick and punches. Thus, the Paraense fighter achieved his sixth consecutive victory and will take over Ige's 14th position in the featherweight rankings (up to 65,8 kg).
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Other award winners
Besides Melk, Jacobe Smith, Sean Strickland e Uros Medic They were also awarded the UFC's 'Performance of the Night' bonus. In the main event of UFC Houston, a focused Strickland, former middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg), put on a show and recovered in the company by knocking out his opponent. anthony hernandez in the third round.
Also on the main card, the promising fighters Smith and Medic made headlines. In the welterweight division (up to 77,1 kg), Smith made short work of Josiah Harrell, knocking him out in just one round. Now, the 30-year-old American has won his third UFC fight, all by knockout, and remains undefeated in MMA.
The second fighter, in the same category, was lethal in action and passed out. Geoff neal In just over a minute, the Serbian fighter now has three consecutive wins, all by knockout, and in the next UFC ranking update, he will take over the veteran's 12th position.
Other bonuses
Since he also won via the fast track, Joselyne Edwards She earned a bonus of US$25 (approximately R$130). At the event, the Panamanian secured her fourth consecutive victory by finishing... Nora Cornolle in the second round.
UFC Houston Results
MAIN CARD
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Sean Strickland defeat anthony hernandez by technical knockout at 2:33 of R3
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Uros Medic derrotou Geoff neal by knockout (punches) at 1:19 of R1
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Melquizael Costa derrotou Dan Ige by technical knockout (spinning kick and punches) at 4:56 of round 1
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Serghei Spivac derrotou Before Delija by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Jacobe Smith defeated Josiah Harrell by knockout (punches) at 3:01 of round 1.
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Michael Pereira defeated Zack Reese by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Carlos Leal derrotou Chidi Njōkuani by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Alibi Idiris defeated Ode Osbourne by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Alden Coria derrotou Luis Gurule by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Joselyne Edwards derrotou Nora Cornolle by submission (rear naked choke) at 2min24sec of R2
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Punahele Soriano derrotou Ramiz Brahimaj by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani defeated Phil Rowe by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Jordan Leavitt derrotou Yadier del Valle by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Flyweight (up to 65,7 kg): Carli Judice derrotou Juliana Miller by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Four of the very best at #UFCHouston 🤩@SStricklandMMA, @Urketaraketa, @MelkCostaCauthy & Jacobe Smith Notched POTN bonuses tonight!
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- UFC (@ufc) February 22, 2026
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