History of Dan Ige in Timeline

Daniel Alexander Ige, an American professional mixed martial artist, competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Since turning professional in 2014, Ige has also fought for organizations like Legacy Fighting Championship, Pancrase, RFA, and Titan FC. As of April 16, 2024, he holds the No. 13 spot in the UFC featherweight rankings.

August 6, 1991: Birth of Dan Ige

Dan Ige was born on August 6, 1991.

2014: Professional MMA Debut

Dan Ige began his professional mixed martial arts career in 2014.

June 9, 2018: UFC 225: Ige vs. Santiago

On June 9, 2018, at UFC 225, Dan Ige secured a TKO victory against Mike Santiago in the first round.

December 15, 2018: UFC on Fox 31: Ige vs. Griffin

Dan Ige won a unanimous decision victory against Jordan Griffin at UFC on Fox 31 on December 15, 2018.

March 16, 2019: UFC Fight Night 147: Ige vs. Henry

On March 16, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 147, Dan Ige defeated Danny Henry in the first round via rear-naked choke submission, earning his first Performance of the Night bonus.

June 22, 2019: UFC Fight Night 154: Ige vs. Aguilar

Dan Ige won a unanimous decision victory against Kevin Aguilar on June 22, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 154.

February 8, 2020: UFC 247: Ige vs. Bektić

On February 8, 2020, at UFC 247, Dan Ige won a split decision victory over Mirsad Bektić.

May 16, 2020: UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Harris

Dan Ige won a controversial split decision victory against Edson Barboza on May 16, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Harris, despite 16 out of 18 MMA media outlets scoring the bout in favor of Barboza.

July 16, 2020: UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Ige

Dan Ige lost to Calvin Kattar via unanimous decision on July 16, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Ige.

March 13, 2021: UFC Fight Night 187: Ige vs. Tucker

On March 13, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 187, Dan Ige was originally scheduled to fight Ryan Hall, but due to Hall's withdrawal, he instead faced Gavin Tucker, winning by first-round knockout and earning the Performance of the Night award.

June 19, 2021: UFC on ESPN 25: Jung vs Ige

Dan Ige lost to Chan Sung Jung on June 19, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 25 via unanimous decision, where he struggled against Jung's grappling.

December 11, 2021: UFC 269: Ige vs. Emmett

Dan Ige lost to Josh Emmett via unanimous decision on December 11, 2021, at UFC 269.

2021: Birth of Dan Ige's Son

Dan Ige and his wife, Savannah, welcomed their son in 2021.

June 4, 2022: UFC Fight Night 207: Evloev vs. Ige

Dan Ige faced Movsar Evloev at UFC Fight Night 207 on June 4, 2022, and lost the fight via unanimous decision.

January 14, 2023: UFC Fight Night 217: Strickland vs. Imavov

Dan Ige defeated Damon Jackson via second-round knockout at UFC Fight Night 217 on January 14, 2023, earning the Performance of the Night bonus.

June 10, 2023: UFC 289: Nunes vs. Aldana

Dan Ige won a unanimous decision victory against Nate Landwehr on June 10, 2023, at UFC 289.

September 23, 2023: UFC Fight Night 228: Allen vs. Craig

Dan Ige lost to Bryce Mitchell via unanimous decision on September 23, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 228.

February 10, 2024: UFC Fight Night 236: Ige vs. Fili

On February 10, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 236, Dan Ige was initially scheduled to fight Lerone Murphy, but due to Murphy's withdrawal, he instead faced and defeated Andre Fili by first-round knockout, earning another Performance of the Night award.

April 16, 2024: UFC Featherweight Ranking

As of April 16, 2024, Dan Ige was ranked No. 13 in the UFC featherweight rankings.

June 29, 2024: UFC 303: Adesanya vs. Strickland 2

On June 29, 2024, at UFC 303: Adesanya vs. Strickland 2, Dan Ige stepped in on short notice to replace Brian Ortega, facing Diego Lopes at a catchweight of 165 pounds, but lost the fight via unanimous decision.

July 20, 2024: UFC on ESPN 60: Ige vs. Mariscal (Cancelled)

Dan Ige was scheduled to face Joanderson Brito on July 20, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 60, but Brito withdrew due to injury and was replaced by Chepe Mariscal. However, Ige withdrew from the bout to serve as a replacement fighter at UFC 303.