Melquizael Costa points out featherweight with ‘weapon’ to dethrone champ

Rising UFC featherweight Melquizael Costa outlined his view of the division after becoming the first to stop Dan Ige as a professional, highlighting the stakes around the next challenger. He discussed Alexander Volkanovski's position at 145 pounds and the implications of Lerone Murphy vs. Movsar Evloev for a potential title shot. Costa also assessed Jean Silva's recent form and compared it with Diego Lopes' skill set. Speaking Monday to Sherdog, the newly ranked No. 13 detailed a six-fight win streak, the UFC's preference for exciting matchups, and why he sees Silva as a uniquely dangerous threat to the champion. He also stated ambitions to submit Lopes and knock out Silva.