Dan Ige


Dan Ige is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in UFC's Featherweight division. A professional since 2014, he has also competed for the Legacy Fighting Championship, Pancrase, the RFA, and Titan FC. As of June 23, 2020, he is #12 in the UFC featherweight rankings.

Mixed martial arts career

Ige started his career out with 10 amateur fights. He compiled an 8–2 record before going pro. He started his pro career with a 2–1 record. He then rattled off 6 straight victories competing for various regional promotions including a win on Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Ige signed with the UFC after earning a victory on Dana Whites Tuesday Night Contender Series. He was expected to face Charles Rosa in his debut at UFC 220. However, Rosa pulled out of the fight citing a neck injury. Ige remained on the card and faced fellow newcomer and Dana White Tuesday Night Contender Series alum Julio Arce. He lost the fight via decision.
Ige faced Mike Santiago on June 9, 2018 at UFC 225. He won the fight via TKO in the first round.
Ige faced promotional newcomer Jordan Griffin on December 15, 2018 at UFC on Fox 31. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Ige faced Danny Henry on March 16, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 147. He won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the first round. The win also earned Ige his first Performance of the Night bonus award.
Ige faced Kevin Aguilar on June 22, 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 12 He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Ige faced Mirsad Bektić on February 8, 2020 at UFC 247. He won the fight via a split decision.
Ige faced Edson Barboza on May 16, 2020 at. He won the back-and-forth bout via split decision. 16 out of 18 MMA media outlets scored the bout in favor of Barboza.
Ige faced Calvin Kattar on July 16, 2020 at. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts