Dan Ige
{{short description|American mixed martial artist (born 1991)}}
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| name = Dan Ige
| nickname = 50K
| image = Dan Ige at UFC Fight Night 147 in London.jpg
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| birth_name = Daniel Alexander Ige{{Cite web|title=Dan Ige MMA Fighter Page|url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/21178-dan-ige|access-date=2023-12-29|website=Tapology}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1991|8|6}}
| birth_place = Haleiwa, Hawaii, U.S.
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| weight = {{convert|145|lb|kg st|abbr=on}}
| weight_class = Featherweight
| style = Collegiate Wrestling
| fighting_out_of = Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
| team = Xtreme Couture MMA
American Kickboxing Academy
| rank = Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu{{cite instagram|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BnHTo6elq6-/|title="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 (...)"|postid=BnHTo6elq6-|user=dynamitedan808|date=August 30, 2018|access-date=February 11, 2020}} under Jeff Doner{{cite instagram|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BvFQKdNH0ez|title="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!! (...)"|postid=BvFQKdNH0ez|user=jdoner|date=March 16, 2019|access-date=February 11, 2020}}
Brown belt in Judo{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/athlete/dan-ige|title=Dan Ige {{!}} UFC|website=UFC.com|date=14 September 2018 |access-date=March 14, 2021}}
| wrestling = NCAA Division III Wrestling{{Cite web|title=Dan Ige - Wrestling|url=https://go-knights.net/sports/wrestling/roster/dan-ige/496|publisher=Wartburg College Athletics|language=en|access-date=2020-05-17}}{{Cite web|title=Former Wartburg Wrestlers Enjoy Success in UFC|date=17 December 2019 |url=https://go-knights.net/news/2019/12/17/wrestling-former-wartburg-wrestlers-enjoy-success-in-ufc.aspx|publisher=Wartburg College Athletics|language=en|access-date=2020-05-17}}{{cite web|url=https://go-knights.net/sports/2010/7/21/WREST_0721100408.aspx|title=Coaching staff|publisher=Wartburg College Athletics|access-date=June 1, 2020}}
| years_active = 2014–present
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| mma_subwin = 5
| mma_decwin = 7
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| reach_footnote = {{Cite web|url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/21178-dan-ige|title = Dan Ige ("50k") | MMA Fighter Page}}
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Daniel Alexander Ige ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|iː|g|eɪ}} {{respell|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 May 6, 2025, he is #14 in the UFC featherweight rankings.{{Cite web |title=UFC Rankings - The Official UFC App - UFC.com |url=https://www.ufc.com/rankings |access-date=2025-05-06|website=www.ufc.com}}
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.{{cite web|url=https://mma-today.com/complete-guide-dana-whites-tuesday-night-contender-series|title=Complete Guide to Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series|date=20 July 2017|website=MMA Today|access-date=11 February 2018|archive-date=12 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212005325/https://mma-today.com/complete-guide-dana-whites-tuesday-night-contender-series|url-status=dead}}
=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.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/12/charles-rosa-says-hes-out-of-ufc-220-bout-vs-dan-ige-with-injury|title=Charles Rosa says he's out of UFC 220 bout vs. Dan Ige with injury|date=22 December 2017}} Ige remained on the card and faced fellow newcomer and DWCS alum Julio Arce. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=https://mma-today.com/ufc-220-recap-julio-arce-outworks-dan-ige-unanimous-decision|title=UFC 220 Recap: Julio Arce outworks Dan Ige to an unanimous decision - MMA Today|date=22 January 2018|access-date=11 February 2018|archive-date=12 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212005314/https://mma-today.com/ufc-220-recap-julio-arce-outworks-dan-ige-unanimous-decision|url-status=dead}}
Ige faced Mike Santiago on June 9, 2018, at UFC 225.{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2018/03/mike-santiago-vs-dan-ige-ufc-225-chicago|title=Illinois native Mike Santiago takes on Dan Ige at UFC 225 in Chicago|website=mmajunkie.com|author=|date=2018-03-23|access-date=2018-03-23}} He won the fight via TKO in the first round.{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/06/ufc-225-results-dan-ige-finishes-mike-santiago-in-just-50-seconds|title=UFC 225 results: Dan Ige finishes Mike Santiago in just 50 seconds|date=2018-06-09|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-06-10|language=en-US}}
Ige faced promotional newcomer Jordan Griffin on December 15, 2018, at UFC on Fox 31.{{Cite news|url=https://themmatakeover.com/two-fights-added-to-ufc-milwaukee-including-font-vs-pettis-at-135/|title=Two fights added to UFC Milwaukee|publisher=themmatakeover.com|author=Davidson Baker|date=2018-10-10|access-date=2018-10-11|archive-date=2018-10-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181011214434/https://themmatakeover.com/two-fights-added-to-ufc-milwaukee-including-font-vs-pettis-at-135/|url-status=dead}} He won the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite news|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2018/12/15/ufc-milwaukee-results-dan-ige-vs-jordan-griffin/|title=UFC Milwaukee Results: Dan Ige Defeats Jordan Griffin In Fun, Fast-Paced Scrap|author=Jay Anderson|date=2018-12-15|work=cagesidepress.com|access-date=2018-12-15|language=en-US}}
Ige faced Danny Henry on March 16, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 147.{{Cite news|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Nathaniel-Wood-vs-Jose-Alberto-Quinonez-Two-Other-Bouts-Added-to-UFC-London-148929|title=Nathaniel Wood vs. Jose Alberto Quinonez, two other bouts added to UFC London|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Tudor Leonte|date=2019-01-30|access-date=2019-01-30}} He won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the first round.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2019/03/ufc-london-results-dan-ige-drops-taps-danny-henry-in-77-seconds|title=UFC London results: Dan Ige drops, taps Danny Henry in 77 seconds|date=2019-03-16|website=MMA Junkie|language=en|access-date=2019-03-17}} The win also earned Ige his first Performance of the Night bonus award.{{Cite web|url=https://www.lowkickmma.com/ufc-london-bonuses/|title=UFC London Bonuses: Jorge Masvidal Banks An Extra $100K|publisher=lowkickmma.com|author=|date=2019-03-16|access-date=2019-03-16}}
Ige faced Kevin Aguilar on June 22, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 154.{{Cite web|url=http://mmadna.nl/featherweightclash-tussen-dan-ige-en-kevin-aguilar-tijdens-ufc-greenville/|title=Featherweightclash tussen Dan Ige en Kevin Aguilar tijdens UFC Greenville|date=3 May 2019|language=en-US|access-date=2019-05-04}} He won the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/06/22/ufc-greenville-dan-ige-vs-kevin-aguilar/|title=UFC Greenville: Dan Ige Captures Decision Over Kevin Aguilar|last=McClory|first=Mike|date=2019-06-22|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|access-date=2019-06-23}}
Ige faced Mirsad Bektić on February 8, 2020, at UFC 247.{{Cite web|url=https://mmadna.nl/featherweights-dan-ige-en-mirsad-bektic-treffen-elkaar-tijdens-evenement-in-februari-2020/|title=Featherweights Dan Ige en Mirsad Bektic treffen elkaar tijdens evenement in Februari 2020|date=6 November 2019|language=en-US|access-date=2019-11-06}} He won the fight via a split decision.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/02/08/ufc-247-results-dan-ige/|title=UFC 247 Results: Dan Ige Gets Close Win Over Mirsad Bektic|last=Evanoff|first=Josh|date=2020-02-08|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-09}}
Ige faced Edson Barboza on May 16, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Harris.{{Cite web|title=UFC reveals full fight cards for May 13 and May 16 events|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/5/1/21244699/ufc-reveals-full-fight-cards-for-may-13-and-may-16-including-main-card-and-prelims|last=Martin|first=Damon|date=2020-05-01|website=MMA Fighting|language=en|access-date=2020-05-04}} He won the back-and-forth bout via split decision.{{Cite web|title=UFC on ESPN 8 results: Dan Ige extends streak in Edson Barboza's featherweight debut|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/05/ufc-on-espn-8-results-dan-ige-split-decision-edson-barboza-featherweight-debut|website=www.mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Mike Bohn|date=17 May 2020|access-date=2020-05-17}} 16 out of 18 MMA media outlets scored the bout in favor of Barboza.{{cite web|url=http://mmadecisions.com/decision/11044/Dan-Ige-vs-Edson-Barboza|title=Dan Ige defeats Edson Barboza|website=MMA Decisions|access-date=2020-05-17}}
Ige faced Calvin Kattar on July 16, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Ige.{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/29316565/sources-calvin-kattar-dan-ige-headline-ufc-fight-night-july-15-fight-island|title=Calvin Kattar, Dan Ige to headline UFC Fight Night on July 15 at Fight Island|website=ESPN.com|author=Brett Okamoto|date=2020-06-15|access-date=2020-06-16}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|last=McDonagh|first=Joe|date=2020-07-16|title=UFC Fight Island 1 Results: Calvin Kattar Bests Dan Ige in Striking Battle|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/07/16/ufc-fight-island-1-results-calvin-kattar/|access-date=2020-07-16|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}
Ige was scheduled to face Ryan Hall on March 13, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 187.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/01/ufc-fight-night-ryan-hall-vs-dan-ige-booked-march-13|title=Dan Ige, Ryan Hall booked for UFC Fight Night on March 13|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Danny Segura|date=2021-01-14|access-date=2021-01-14}} However, Hall pulled out of the fight on February 11 due to undisclosed reasons.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/02/ufc-news-ryan-hall-out-fight-vs-dan-ige-ufc-fight-night-march|title=Ryan Hall out of fight vs. Dan Ige at UFC Fight Night on March 13|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Mike Bohn and Farah Hannoun|date=2021-02-11|access-date=2021-02-11}} Instead, Ige faced off against Gavin Tucker at UFC Fight Night 187. He won the fight via knockout in the first round.{{Cite web|last=Doherty|first=Dan|date=2021-03-13|title=UFC Vegas 21 Results: Dan Ige Silences Gavin Tucker in 20 Seconds|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/03/13/ufc-vegas-21-results-dan-ige/|access-date=2021-03-14|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}} This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2021/3/13/22328795/ufc-vegas-21-post-fight-bonuses-dan-ige-quickly-starches-gavin-tucker|title=UFC Vegas 21 post-fight bonuses: Dan Ige quickly starches Gavin Tucker|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|author=Stephie Haynes|date=2021-03-13|access-date=2021-03-14}}
Ige faced Chan Sung Jung at UFC on ESPN 25 on June 19, 2021.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/31188086/sources-chan-sung-jung-dan-ige-headline-ufc-fight-night-event-june-19|title=Sources: Chan Sung Jung, Dan Ige to headline UFC Fight Night event on June 19|work=ESPN|author=Brett Okamoto|date=April 3, 2021|access-date=April 3, 2021}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision, getting out-grappled throughout the fight.{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2021-06-19|title=UFC Vegas 29 Results: The Korean Zombie Overwhelms Dan Ige|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/06/19/ufc-vegas-29-results-the-korean-zombie-dan-ige/|access-date=2021-06-20|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}
Ige faced Josh Emmett on December 11, 2021, at UFC 269.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/10/ufc-269-adds-featherweight-matchup-between-dan-ige-and-josh-emmett|title=UFC 269 adds featherweight matchup between Dan Ige and Josh Emmett|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=|date=2021-10-21|access-date=2021-10-21}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{cite web |last1=Segura |first1=Danny |title=UFC 269 results: Josh Emmett edges Dan Ige in return from ACL injury |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/12/ufc-269-results-josh-emmett-edges-dan-ige-in-return-from-acl-injury |website=mmajunkie.usatoday.com |date=12 December 2021 |access-date=12 December 2021}}
Ige faced Movsar Evloev on June 4, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 207.{{Cite web|last=Heck|first=Mike|date=2022-02-08|title=Dan Ige vs. Movsar Evloev on tap for June 4 UFC event|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/2/8/22923924/dan-ige-vs-movsar-evloev-on-tap-for-june-4-ufc-event|access-date=2022-02-08|website=MMA Fighting|language=en}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web |last=Law |first=Eddie |date=2022-06-04 |title=UFC Vegas 56: Movsar Evloev Dominates Ige To Unanimous Decision |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/06/04/ufc-vegas-56-dan-ige-vs-movsar-evloev/ |access-date=2022-06-04 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}
Ige faced Damon Jackson January 14, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 217.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmarocks.pl/mma-news/dan-ige-vs-damon-jackson-na-przyszlorocznej-gali-ufc-w-las-vegas|title=Dan Ige vs Damon Jackson na przyszłorocznej gali UFC w Las Vegas {{!}} MMAROCKS!|publisher=mmarocks.pl|author=Danieł Tkaczuk|date=2022-11-20|access-date=2022-11-20}} {{in lang|pl}} He won the fight via knockout in the second round.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/01/14/ufc-vegas-67-dan-ige-vs-damon-jackson/|title=UFC Vegas 67: Dan Ige Starches Damon Jackson with Walk-Off KO!|website=Cageside Press|author=Dylan Rush|date=2023-01-14|access-date=2023-01-14}} This win earned him the Performance of the Night bonus.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-fight-night-217-bonuses-dan-ige-roman-kopylov-umar-nurmagomedov|title=UFC Fight Night 217 bonuses: Dan Ige's nickname prophetic for extra $50,000|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Matt Erickson|date=2023-01-14|access-date=2023-01-14}}
Ige faced Nate Landwehr on June 10, 2023, at UFC 289.{{Cite web |last=Heck |first=Mike |date=2023-03-30 |title=Dan Ige vs. Nate Landwehr targeted for UFC 289 in June |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/3/30/23664088/dan-ige-vs-nate-landwehr-targeted-for-ufc-289-in-june |access-date=2023-04-02 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}} He won the bout via unanimous decision.{{Cite web |last=Rush |first=Dylan |date=2023-06-10 |title=Dan Ige Delivers Classic Performance, Takes Decision Over Landwehr |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/06/10/ufc-289-dan-ige-vs-nate-landwehr/ |access-date=2023-06-11 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}
Ige faced Bryce Mitchell on September 23, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 228.{{Cite web |date=2023-07-29 |title=Kahuku's Dan Ige to face Bryce Mitchell on Sept. 23 |url=https://www.khon2.com/sports/kahukus-dan-ige-to-face-bryce-mitchell-on-sept-23/ |access-date=2023-08-29 |website=KHON2 |language=en-US}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web |last=Dewar |first=Val |date=2023-09-23 |title=UFC Vegas 79: Bryce Mitchell's Grappling Carries Him Over Dan Ige, Donates $5k To Hawaii |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/09/23/ufc-vegas-79-bryce-mitchell-dan-ige/ |access-date=2023-09-24 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}
Ige was scheduled to face Lerone Murphy on February 10, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 236.{{Cite web |last=Desk |first=ITN News |date=2023-12-07 |title=Dan Ige vs Lerone Murphy Reported for UFC Vegas 86 in February |url=https://www.itnwwe.com/mma/dan-ige-vs-lerone-murphy-reported-for-ufc-vegas-86-event/ |access-date=2023-12-07 |website=www.itnwwe.com |language=en-US}} However, Murphy pulled out in mid January due to an undisclosed injury,{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/01/ufc-fight-night-236-news-lerone-murphy-injured-dan-ige-searching-new-opponent|title=Lerone Murphy injured, Dan Ige left without opponent for UFC Fight Night 236|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Matthew Wells|date=2024-01-17|access-date=2024-01-18}} and he was replaced by Andre Fili.{{Cite web |date=2024-01-19 |title=Andre Fili slides into UFC Fight Night 236 opening vs. Dan Ige |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/01/ufc-news-andre-fili-vs-dan-ige-lerone-murphy |access-date=2024-01-19 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}} Ige won the bout by first-round knockout.{{Cite web |last=Napoleone |first=Dylan |date=2024-02-11 |title=UFC Vegas 86: Dan Ige Adds Andre Fili to Highlight Reel |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/02/10/ufc-vegas-86-dan-ige-adds-andre-fili-to-highlight-reel/ |access-date=2024-02-11 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}} This fight earned him another Performance of the Night award.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2024/2/10/24068788/official-post-fight-bonus-winners-ufc-vegas-86-pyfer-hermansson-results-espn-ige|title=Bonuses! Dan Ige leads $50K winners with staggering KO finish - UFC Vegas 86|publisher=mmamania.com|author=Dan Hiergesell|date=2024-02-10|access-date=2024-02-10}}
Ige was scheduled to face Joanderson Brito on July 20, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 60.{{Cite web |date=2024-05-16 |title=Joanderson Brito gets wish, meets Dan Ige at UFC Fight Night on July 20 |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/05/ufc-news-joanderson-brito-vs-dan-ige-mma-fight-booking-matchup-announcement-july-20 |access-date=2024-05-16 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}} However, Brito was forced to pull from the event due to a leg injury{{Cite web |date=2024-06-08 |title=Joanderson Brito injury leaves Dan Ige without UFC Fight Night opponent |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/06/ufc-news-joanderson-brito-vs-dan-ige |access-date=2024-06-08 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}} and was replaced by Chepe Mariscal.{{Cite web |author=Mike Bohn |date=2024-06-24|title=Chepe Mariscal steps in vs. Dan Ige at UFC Fight Night on July 20|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/06/chepe-mariscal-steps-in-vs-dan-ige-at-ufc-fight-night-on-july-20 |access-date=2024-06-24 |publisher=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}} However, Ige withdrew from this bout on short notice to serve as a replacement fighter at UFC 303.
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.{{Cite web |last=Martin |first=Damon |date=2024-06-29 |title=Brian Ortega out, Dan Ige steps in to face Diego Lopes in new UFC 303 co-main event |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/6/29/24189090/brian-ortega-out-dan-ige-steps-in-to-face-diego-lopes-in-new-ufc-303-co-main-event |access-date=2024-06-30 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}} He lost the fight by unanimous decision.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/06/30/ufc-303-dan-ige-vs-diego-lopes/|title=Dan Ige Steps Up, Diego Lopes Wins Decision in Unexpected UFC 303 Co-Headliner|publisher=cagesidepress.com|author=Jay Anderson|date=2024-06-30|access-date=2024-06-30}}
Ige faced Lerone Murphy on October 26, 2024, at UFC 308.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/7/31/24210905/dan-ige-vs-lerone-murphy-in-the-works-for-ufc-308|title=Dan Ige vs. Lerone Murphy in the works for UFC 308|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=MMA Fighting Staff|date=2024-07-31|access-date=2024-07-31}} He lost the fight by unanimous decision.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/10/26/ufc-308-close-exciting-scrap-sees-lerone-murphy-come-out-ahead-of-dan-ige/|title=UFC 308: Close, Exciting Scrap Sees Lerone Murphy Come Out Ahead of Dan Ige|publisher=cagesidepress.com|author=Jay Anderson|date=2024-10-26|access-date=2024-10-26}}
Ige faced Sean Woodson on April 12, 2025 at UFC 314.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2025/02/ufc-314-fight-card-volkanovski-vs-lopes|title=UFC 314 headlined by Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes title bout with Ilia Topuria vacating|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Nolan King|date=2025-02-19|access-date=2025-02-19}} He won the fight by technical knockout in the third round.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2025/04/12/dan-ige-rocks-woodson-in-the-third-questionable-stoppage-mars-win/|title=Dan Ige Rocks Woodson In The Third, Questionable Stoppage Mars Win|publisher=cagesidepress.com|author=Eddie Law|date=2025-04-12|access-date=2025-04-12}}
Ige is scheduled to face former Bellator Featherweight and Lightweight Champion Patrício Pitbull on July 19, 2025 at UFC 318.{{Cite web|url=https://bloodyelbow.com/2025/06/03/patricio-pitbull-reportedly-booked-for-second-chance-at-first-ufc-win-against-featherweight-fan-favorite/|title=Patricio 'Pitbull' reportedly booked for second chance at first UFC win against featherweight fan favorite|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|author=Curtis Calhoun|date=2025-06-03|access-date=2025-06-03}}
Personal life
Ige and his wife Savannah have a son, born in 2021.{{cite tweet|number=1379825250733420545|title=Madly in love with this little guy. Welcome to this world White heart Bam Alexander Ige|date=April 7, 2021|user=Dynamitedan808|author=Dan Ige}} Ige wrestled collegiately at the NCAA Division III level while attending Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa.{{cite web | url=https://go-knights.net/sports/wrestling/roster/dan-ige/496 | title=Dan Ige - Men's Wrestling }}
Championships and accomplishments
=Mixed martial arts=
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Performance of the Night (Four times) {{small|vs. Danny Henry, Gavin Tucker, Damon Jackson and Andre Fili}}
- Tied (Choi Doo-ho) for fifth most knockouts in UFC Featherweight division history (5){{cite web|url=http://statleaders.ufc.com/en/career?fighter_status=0&weight_class=FTW|title=UFC Fighter Stats - Featherweight Division|author=UFC|publisher=UFC|date=April 12, 2025}}
Mixed martial arts record
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|TKO (punches)
|{{dts|2025|April|12}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|1:12
|Miami, Florida, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|18–9
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2024|October|26}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|18–8
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2024|June|29}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|{{small|Catchweight (165 lb) bout.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|18–7
|KO (punches)
|UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Pyfer
|{{dts|2024|February|10}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:43
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|{{small|Performance of the Night.}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|17–7
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Gamrot
|{{dts|2023|September|23}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|17–6
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2023|June|10}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|16–6
|KO (punch)
|UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Imavov
|{{dts|2023|January|14}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|4:13
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|{{small|Performance of the Night.}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|15–6
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Rozenstruik
|{{dts|2022|June|04}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|15–5
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2021|December|11}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|15–4
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC on ESPN: The Korean Zombie vs. Ige
|{{dts|2021|June|19}}
|align=center|5
|align=center|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|15–3
|KO (punch)
|UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Muhammad
|{{dts|2021|March|13}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:22
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|{{small|Performance of the Night.}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|14–3
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2020|July|16}}
|align=center|5
|align=center|5:00
|Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|14–2
|Decision (split)
|UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Harris
|{{dts|2020|May|16}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Jacksonville, Florida, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|13–2
|Decision (split)
|{{dts|2020|February|8}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Houston, Texas, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|12–2
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. The Korean Zombie
|{{dts|2019|June|22}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Greenville, South Carolina, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|11–2
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|UFC Fight Night: Till vs. Masvidal
|{{dts|2019|March|16}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:17
|London, England
|{{small|Performance of the Night.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|10–2
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC on Fox: Lee vs. Iaquinta 2
|{{dts|2018|December|15}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|9–2
|TKO (punches)
|{{dts|2018|June|9}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:50
|Chicago, Illinois, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|8–2
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2018|January|20}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Boston, Massachusetts, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|8–1
|Luis Gomez
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|Dana White's Contender Series 3
|{{dts|2017|July|25}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|3:23
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|7–1
|Ronildo Augusta Brago
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2017|May|19}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Pembroke Pines, Florida, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|6–1
|Fernando Padilla
|Decision (unanimous)
|Cage Fury FC 64
|{{dts|2017|March|25}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|San Diego, California, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|5–1
|Diego Pichilingue
|Submission (kimura)
|Legacy FC 62
|{{dts|2016|November|11}}
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 0:52
|Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|4–1
|Craig Campbell
|TKO (punches)
|Legacy FC 57
|{{dts|2016|July|1}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:31
|Bossier City, Louisiana, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|3–1
|James Jones
|TKO (doctor stoppage)
|Shogun Fights 14
|{{dts|2016|April|16}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:56
|Baltimore, Maryland, United States
|{{small|Catchweight (150 lb) bout.}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|2–1
|Taichi Nakajima
|Decision (split)
|Pancrase 272
|{{dts|2015|November|28}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|2–0
|Ian Millan
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|RFA 23
|{{dts|2015|February|6}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:51
|Costa Mesa, California, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|1–0
|Spencer Higa
|Submission (armbar)
|Star Elite Cage Fighting 5
|{{dts|2014|June|14}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|3:07
|Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
|
|-
{{end}}
See also
References
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External links
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- {{Sherdog|136499}}
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