Watch: Costa TKOs Ige with spinning back kick at UFC Houston
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Melquizael Costa added a vicious finish to his highlight reel at UFC Houston.
The Brazilian featherweight landed a spinning back kick to Dan Ige's head and earned a TKO victory at the 4:56 mark of the first round Saturday night at the Toyota Center.
Costa became the first to finish Ige in 30 professional bouts.
SPINNING SH** FOR THE WIN! 😱
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Costa, 29, has now won six in a row and improved to a career 26-7. He called out former title challenger Diego Lopes in his postfight interview.
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