Melquizael Costa Suffers Toe Injury, Wins UFC Vegas 106 Fight

At UFC Vegas 106, featherweight fighter Melquizael Costa secured his fourth straight win with a unanimous decision over Julian Erosa, but suffered a severe injury to his toe requiring immediate medical attention and stitches. UFC CEO Dana White shared graphic images and videos of Costa's gruesome toe injury, highlighting the physical risks fighters endure even in victory. Costa has been rapidly rising in the featherweight division, boasting a 5-2 UFC record and a recent string of victories including wins over Christian Rodriguez, Andre Fili, and Shayilan Nuerdanbieke. The fight between Costa and Erosa was awarded Fight of the Night honors, with both fighters receiving bonuses despite Costa's injury. Meanwhile, Dan Hooker, a lightweight contender recovering from a second hand surgery, has already returned to training and aims to compete soon, potentially impacting the UFC lightweight title picture as Islam Makhachev plans to vacate his title to move up to welterweight. These developments underscore the intense competition and physical toll in the UFC across multiple weight classes.