Dan Ige vs Melquizael Costa - AI generated fight pick

Melquizael Costa is on a strong win streak, having finished four of his last five fights (including two first-round finishes and two submissions). At 29, he is younger and fresher than Dan Ige, who is 34 and has more UFC mileage. Costa's significant strike accuracy (50%) and defense (55%) are slightly better than Ige's (45% accuracy, 56% defense), and Costa's finishing rate in recent fights (KO/TKO and submissions) shows a dangerous, well-rounded game. Costa also boasts a reach advantage (same arm reach but longer legs), and his takedown accuracy (38%) and defense (58%) are both higher than Ige's (26% and 57%, respectively). While Ige has faced tougher ranked opposition and is more proven at the elite level, historical data shows younger, surging fighters with similar statistical edges and win streaks have a solid success rate in these matchups. Costa's momentum, finishing ability, and statistical edges make him the slight favorite, though Ige's experience and durability keep the confidence below 70%.