Fighter portrait

Dan Ige

Featherweight
Record Record: 19-12-0
Wins
19
Losses
12
Draws
0
7KO/TKO
5Sub
7Dec
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Vitals

Height, reach, and career background.

Age
35
Height
5′7″1.70 m
Reach
71″180 cm
Weight class
Featherweight
Nationality
United States
Active
2014-present

Record

Tap expandable fights for their breakdowns.

LossRecord after fight: 19-12-0DEC
Opponent: David Martinez, their record after the fight: 15-1-0unanimousR3 5:00
Noche UFC: Silva vs. Delgado
12 Sep 2026
LossRecord after fight: 19-11-0TKO
Opponent: Melquizael Costaspinning back kick and punchesR1 4:56
UFC Fight Night 267
21 Feb 2026
LossRecord after fight: 19-10-0DEC
Opponent: Patricio Pitbull, their record after the fight: 37-8-0unanimousR3 5:00
UFC 318
19 Jul 2025
WinRecord after fight: 19-9-0TKO
Opponent: Sean Woodson, their record after the fight: 13-2-1punchesR3 1:12
UFC 314
12 Apr 2025
LossRecord after fight: 18-9-0DEC
Opponent: Lerone MurphyunanimousR3 5:00
UFC 308
26 Oct 2024
LossRecord after fight: 18-8-0DEC
Opponent: Diego Lopes, their record after the fight: 25-6-0unanimousR3 5:00
UFC 303
29 Jun 2024

Ige stepped in on a few hours’ notice after Brian Ortega withdrew and gave Lopes three competitive rounds. Lopes’ striking and grappling carried the first two rounds, but Ige outstruck Lopes in the final round before Lopes earned the unanimous decision.

Key moments

  • Ige replaced Ortega on only a few hours’ notice, after originally expecting to attend UFC 303 as a fan.
  • Lopes used striking and grappling to lead through the first ten minutes.
  • Ige surged in the final round, but Lopes held on for the unanimous decision.
WinRecord after fight: 18-7-0KO
Opponent: Andre Fili, their record after the fight: 23-11-0punchesR1 2:43
UFC Fight Night 236
10 Feb 2024
LossRecord after fight: 17-7-0DEC
Opponent: Bryce Mitchell, their record after the fight: 16-2-0unanimousR3 5:00
UFC Fight Night 228
23 Sep 2023
WinRecord after fight: 17-6-0DEC
Opponent: Nate Landwehr, their record after the fight: 17-5-0unanimousR3 5:00
UFC 289
10 Jun 2023
WinRecord after fight: 16-6-0KO
Opponent: Damon JacksonpunchR2 4:13
UFC Fight Night 217
14 Jan 2023
LossRecord after fight: 15-6-0DEC
Opponent: Movsar Evloev, their record after the fight: 16-0-0unanimousR3 5:00
UFC Fight Night 207
4 Jun 2022
LossRecord after fight: 15-5-0DEC
Opponent: Josh EmmettunanimousR3 5:00
UFC 269
11 Dec 2021
LossRecord after fight: 15-4-0DEC
Opponent: Chan Sung JungunanimousR5 5:00
UFC on ESPN 25
19 Jun 2021
WinRecord after fight: 15-3-0KO
Opponent: Gavin TuckerpunchR1 0:22
UFC Fight Night 187
13 Mar 2021
LossRecord after fight: 14-3-0DEC
Opponent: Calvin KattarunanimousR5 5:00
UFC on ESPN 13
15 Jul 2020
WinRecord after fight: 14-2-0DEC
Opponent: Edson Barboza, their record after the fight: 20-9-0splitR3 5:00
UFC on ESPN 8
16 May 2020

Barboza dropped Ige with a right hand and followed with ground strikes, but Ige recovered and kept pressing. Ige finished the close three-round fight with a takedown and top-position punches, earning a split decision.

Key moments

  • Barboza’s right hand dropped Ige in the opening round, and his follow-up ground strikes forced Ige to work back to his feet.
  • Ige recovered and answered with combinations while Barboza continued to land damaging body shots.
  • Ige secured a late takedown and landed punches from top position before taking the split decision.
WinRecord after fight: 13-2-0DEC
Opponent: Mirsad BekticsplitR3 5:00
UFC 247
8 Feb 2020
WinRecord after fight: 12-2-0DEC
Opponent: Kevin AguilarunanimousR3 5:00
UFC Fight Night 154
22 Jun 2019
WinRecord after fight: 11-2-0SUB
Opponent: Danny Henryrear-naked chokeR1 1:17
UFC Fight Night 147
16 Mar 2019
WinRecord after fight: 10-2-0DEC
Opponent: Jordan GriffinunanimousR3 5:00
UFC on Fox 31
15 Dec 2018
WinRecord after fight: 9-2-0TKO
Opponent: Mike SantiagopunchesR1 0:50
UFC 225
9 Jun 2018
LossRecord after fight: 8-2-0DEC
Opponent: Julio ArceunanimousR3 5:00
UFC 220
20 Jan 2018
WinRecord after fight: 8-1-0SUB
Opponent: Luis Gomezrear-naked chokeR3 3:23
Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series, Season 1, Episode 3
25 Jul 2017
WinRecord after fight: 7-1-0DEC
Opponent: Ronildo Augusto BragaunanimousR3 5:00
Titan FC 44
19 May 2017
WinRecord after fight: 6-1-0DEC
Opponent: Fernando PadillaunanimousR3 5:00
Titan FC 43
25 Mar 2017
WinRecord after fight: 5-1-0SUB
Opponent: Diego PichilinguekimuraR2 0:52
Legacy FC 62
11 Nov 2016
WinRecord after fight: 4-1-0TKO
Opponent: Craig CampbellpunchesR1 3:31
Legacy FC 57
1 Jul 2016
WinRecord after fight: 3-1-0TKO
Opponent: James Jonesdoctor stoppageR1 3:56
Shogun Fights 14
16 Apr 2016
LossRecord after fight: 2-1-0DEC
Opponent: Taichi NakajimasplitR3 5:00
Pancrase 272
28 Nov 2015
WinRecord after fight: 2-0-0SUB
Opponent: Ian Millanrear-naked chokeR1 1:51
RFA 23
6 Feb 2015
WinRecord after fight: 1-0-0SUB
Opponent: Spencer HigaarmbarR3 3:07
Star Elite Cage Fighting
14 Jun 2014

The Read

Style, strengths, and defining traits.

Dan Ige’s background includes NCAA Division III wrestling, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and a judo brown belt. His amateur achievements include two titles in Hawaii.

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