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Dan Ige

Daniel Alexander Ige (/ˈiːɡeɪ/ EE-gay; born August 6, 1991) is an American professional mixed martial artist who currently competes in the featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional since 2014, he has also competed for the Legacy Fighting Championship, Pancrase, the RFA, and Titan FC. As of July 2, 2024, he is No. 14 in the UFC featherweight rankings.[9]

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 six straight victories competing for various regional promotions including a win on Dana White's Contender Series 3.[10]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Ige signed with the UFC after earning a victory on Dana White's Contender Series (DWCS). He was expected to face Charles Rosa in his debut at UFC 220. However, Rosa pulled out of the fight citing a neck injury.[11] Ige remained on the card and faced fellow newcomer and DWCS alum Julio Arce. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[12]

Ige faced Mike Santiago on June 9, 2018, at UFC 225.[13] He won the fight via TKO in the first round.[14]

Ige faced promotional newcomer Jordan Griffin on December 15, 2018, at UFC on Fox 31.[15] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[16]

Ige faced Danny Henry on March 16, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 147.[17] He won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the first round.[18] The win also earned Ige his first Performance of the Night bonus award.[19]

Ige faced Kevin Aguilar on June 22, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 154.[20] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[21]

Ige faced Mirsad Bektić on February 8, 2020, at UFC 247.[22] He won the fight via a split decision.[23]

Ige faced Edson Barboza on May 16, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Harris.[24] He won the back-and-forth bout via split decision.[25] 16 out of 18 MMA media outlets scored the bout in favor of Barboza.[26]

Ige faced Calvin Kattar on July 16, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Ige.[27] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[28]

Ige was scheduled to face Ryan Hall on March 13, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 187.[29] However, Hall pulled out of the fight on February 11 due to undisclosed reasons.[30] Instead, Ige faced off against Gavin Tucker at UFC Fight Night 187. He won the fight via knockout in the first round.[31] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[32]

Ige faced Chan Sung Jung at UFC on ESPN 25 on June 19, 2021.[33] He lost the fight via unanimous decision, getting outgrappled throughout the fight.[34]

Ige faced Josh Emmett on December 11, 2021, at UFC 269.[35] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[36]

Ige faced Movsar Evloev on June 4, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 207.[37] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[38]

Ige faced Damon Jackson January 14, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 217.[39] He won the fight via knockout in the second round.[40] This win earned him the Performance of the Night bonus.[41]

Ige faced Nate Landwehr on June 10, 2023, at UFC 289.[42] He won the bout via unanimous decision.[43]

Ige faced Bryce Mitchell on September 23, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 228.[44] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[45]

Ige was scheduled to face Lerone Murphy on February 10, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 236.[46] However, Murphy pulled out in mid January due to an undisclosed injury,[47] and he was replaced by Andre Fili.[48] Ige won the bout by first-round knockout.[49] This fight earned him another Performance of the Night award.[50]

Ige was scheduled to face Joanderson Brito on July 20, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 60.[51] However, Brito was forced to pull from the event due to a leg injury[52] and was replaced by Chepe Mariscal.[53] However, Ige withdrew from this bout on short notice to serve as a replacement fighter at UFC 303.[54]

Ige, replacing Brian Ortega on a few hours notice, faced Diego Lopes on June 29, 2024, at UFC 303 at a catchweight of 165 pounds.[54] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[55]

Personal life

Ige and his wife Savannah have a son, born in 2021.[56] Dan wrestled collegiately at NCAA DIII Wartburg College in Waverly, Ia.[57]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

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See also

References

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  3. ^ @dynamitedan808 (August 30, 2018). ""Always a pleasure to step foot into @sunsetbchjiujitsu the original dojo I started training in close to 10 years ago when it was concrete and a few wrestling mats (...)"". Retrieved February 11, 2020 – via Instagram.
  4. ^ @jdoner (March 16, 2019). ""Wow!! Huge congratulations to my Black Belt Dan Ige on his big win today via Mata Leão (rear naked choke) in the #ufc in London England!! (...)"". Retrieved February 11, 2020 – via Instagram.
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  58. ^ "Dan". Sherdog. Retrieved 2021-03-14.

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