Dan Ige
Daniel Alexander Ige (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 April 16, 2024, he is #13 in the UFC featherweight rankings.[9]
| Dan Ige | |
|---|---|
Dan Ige at UFC Fight Night 147 in London | |
| Born | Daniel Alexander Ige[1] August 6, 1991 Haleiwa, Hawaii, U.S. |
| Nickname | 50K |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st) |
| Division | Featherweight |
| Reach | 71 in (180 cm)[2] |
| Fighting out of | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| Team | Xtreme Couture MMA American Kickboxing Academy |
| Rank | Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[3] under Jeff Doner[4] Brown belt in Judo[5] |
| Wrestling | NCAA Division III Wrestling[6][7][8] |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 25 |
| Wins | 18 |
| By knockout | 6 |
| By submission | 5 |
| By decision | 7 |
| Losses | 7 |
| By decision | 7 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Mixed martial arts career edit
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 edit
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]
Personal life edit
Ige and his wife Savannah have a son, born in 2021.[51] Dan wrestled collegiately at NCAA DIII Wartburg College in Waverly, Ia.[52]
Championships and accomplishments edit
Mixed martial arts edit
Mixed martial arts record edit
| 25 matches | 18 wins | 7 losses |
| By knockout | 6 | 0 |
| By submission | 5 | 0 |
| By decision | 7 | 7 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 18–7 | Andre Fili | KO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Pyfer | February 10, 2024 | 1 | 2:43 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Performance of the Night. |
| Loss | 17–7 | Bryce Mitchell | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Gamrot | September 23, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 17–6 | Nate Landwehr | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 289 | June 10, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | |
| Win | 16–6 | Damon Jackson | KO (punch) | UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Imavov | January 14, 2023 | 2 | 4:13 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Performance of the Night. |
| Loss | 15–6 | Movsar Evloev | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Rozenstruik | June 4, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 15–5 | Josh Emmett | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 269 | December 11, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 15–4 | Jung Chan-sung | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: The Korean Zombie vs. Ige | June 19, 2021 | 5 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 15–3 | Gavin Tucker | KO (punch) | UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Muhammad | March 13, 2021 | 1 | 0:22 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Performance of the Night. |
| Loss | 14–3 | Calvin Kattar | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Ige | July 16, 2020 | 5 | 5:00 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | |
| Win | 14–2 | Edson Barboza | Decision (split) | UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Harris | May 16, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Jacksonville, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 13–2 | Mirsad Bektić | Decision (split) | UFC 247 | February 8, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 12–2 | Kevin Aguilar | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. The Korean Zombie | June 22, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Greenville, South Carolina, United States | |
| Win | 11–2 | Danny Henry | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC Fight Night: Till vs. Masvidal | March 16, 2019 | 1 | 1:17 | London, England | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 10–2 | Jordan Griffin | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fox: Lee vs. Iaquinta 2 | December 15, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States | |
| Win | 9–2 | Mike Santiago | TKO (punches) | UFC 225 | June 9, 2018 | 1 | 0:50 | Chicago, Illinois, United States | |
| Loss | 8–2 | Julio Arce | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 220 | January 20, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States | |
| Win | 8–1 | Luis Gomez | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Dana White's Contender Series 3 | July 25, 2017 | 3 | 3:23 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 7–1 | Ronildo Augusta Brago | Decision (unanimous) | Titan FC 44 | May 19, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Pembroke Pines, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 6–1 | Fernando Padilla | Decision (unanimous) | CFFC 64 | March 25, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | San Diego, California, United States | |
| Win | 5–1 | Diego Pichilingue | Submission (kimura) | Legacy FC 62 | November 11, 2016 | 2 | 0:52 | Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Win | 4–1 | Craig Campbell | TKO (punches) | Legacy FC 57 | July 1, 2016 | 1 | 3:31 | Bossier City, Louisiana, United States | |
| Win | 3–1 | James Jones | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Shogun Fights 14 | April 16, 2016 | 1 | 3:56 | Baltimore, Maryland, United States | Catchweight (150 lb) bout. |
| Loss | 2–1 | Taichi Nakajima | Decision (split) | Pancrase 272 | November 28, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Ian Millan | Submission (rear-naked choke) | RFA 23 | February 6, 2015 | 1 | 1:51 | Costa Mesa, California, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Spencer Higa | Submission (armbar) | Star Elite Cage Fighting 5 | June 14, 2014 | 3 | 3:07 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States |
See also edit
References edit
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