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Dan Ige broke his silence after losing to David Martinez at Noche UFC, insisting his preparation was sound despite dropping a third straight decision at bantamweight.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 13

UFC veteran Dan Ige reacts after seven-month transformation results in third consecutive loss at Noche UFC

Dan Ige spent a long time preparing in order to rejuvenate his career with a move to bantamweight. Several big featherweight matchups took place on Saturday night, with Jean Silva’s submission of Jose Delgado closing out the card.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / September 12

David Martinez Vs. Dan Ige: Noche UFC AI Prediction, Results and Highlights

David Martinez defeats Dan Ige via Unanimous Decision (30-27×2, 29-28) This fight drew some boos, which was an overreaction from the crowd in Glendale, Arizona.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 8

Ige Reveals Why He Asked For Martinez At Noche UFC

Dan Ige once swore off competing at bantamweight but personally requested David Martinez for his 135-pound debut at Noche UFC this weekend. The Hawaiian told Just Scrap Radio on BJPenn.com that he broke all his speed records at the Performance Institute during camp, which gave him confidence to pursue a ranked opponent immediately.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 8

Ige On Bantamweight Cut And Martinez Challenge

Dan Ige opened up about his bantamweight debut and Noche UFC fight against David Martinez during the latest Just Scrap Radio episode on BJPENN.com. Ige told host Cole Shelton that the drop to 135 pounds was deliberate and included a practice weight cut to ensure he could make the limit safely.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 26

Dan Ige drops to bantamweight, faces David Martinez at Noche UFC

Dan Ige will drop to bantamweight for the first time in his UFC career when he meets David Martinez at UFC Fight Night 288 on Sept. 12 at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, Sherdog reports.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 26

Two-time UFC featherweight main eventer has his return announced in a new division

A new chapter is set to begin in the career of Dan Ige this September. The 34-year-old Hawaiian is a veteran featherweight contender, having spent years in the UFC rankings after an impressive six-fight winning streak between 2018 and 2020.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 14

Dan Ige announces move to bantamweight after 21 UFC fights

Dan Ige will compete at bantamweight for the first time in his UFC career after completing a successful test cut to 135 pounds. The 34-year-old featherweight, who has compiled a 19-17 record across 21 octagon appearances at 145 pounds, revealed the weight class change on Instagram following a trial camp at the UFC Performance Institute.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / May 13

UFC Fight Night: Arnold Allen vs. Melquizael Costa Preview & Storylines

Arnold “Almighty” Allen is no stranger to high-stakes fights, but this weekend represents a critical crossroads in his career. The British featherweight

MMA News / Yardbarker / March 22

Potential matchups after UFC Fight Night in London

UFC Fight Night in London had some fun fights and ended with a likely new opponent for featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski. Here are some matchups that could be made from the results of Fight Night.

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MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / February 21

Melquizael Costa stuns at UFC Houston by finishing Dan Ige in round 1

Melquizael Costa delivered a moment of pure, jaw-dropping violence that will be etched into UFC highlight reels for years to come. At UFC Houston, Costa achieved what many considered impossible: he became the very first man to finish the notoriously durable Dan “100K” Ige.

MMA News / MyMMANews.com / February 20

UFC Houston weigh-in results and video – Strickland vs. Hernandez

UFC Houston official weigh-ins will be at 11 a.m. ET., followed by ceremonial weigh-ins at 6 p.m. ET. In the Feb. 21 main event, former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland meets Anthony Hernandez at 185-pounds.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / February 20

UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez— Date, Time, How to Watch

Controversy continues to follow Sean Strickland into fight week as his unfiltered comments about performers like Bad Bunny and dismissive remarks about

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / February 19

Dan Ige vs. Melquizael Costa prediction, odds, pick for UFC Houston

UFC Houston is reaching a fever pitch as we bring you another betting prediction and pick for this next Main Card bout in the Featherweight (145) Division.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / February 19

Dan Ige Ready To Rebrand Himself As '100 Grand' At UFC Houston

Fans were shocked when Dan Ige stepped in on 3-4 hours of short notice against Diego Lopes. Meanwhile, his short-notice fight was so close that fans now always wonder how he will perform with a full camp.

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MMA News / Total Pro Sports / February 18

Sean Strickland vs. Anthony Hernandez | UFC Houston preview

After a week of break, the UFC will return to Houston. The main event is set between Sean Strickland vs. Anthony Hernandez. Both fighters are looking to climb up the middleweight division and secure their title shot.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / February 17

UFC Fight Night – Dan Ige vs Melquizael Costa: Preview & Betting Tips

The featherweight clash between Dan Ige and Melquizael Costa is one of the best matchups on this weekend’s UFC Fight Night card in Houston. Ige (19-10) has long been one of the most respected competitors in the featherweight division.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / January 7

Dan Ige vs. Melquizael Costa added to UFC Houston on February 21

The UFC’s return to Houston on February 21 at Toyota Center continues to take shape with exciting matchups, and the latest addition to the card presents a compelling featherweight showdown between surging contender Melquizael Costa and veteran Dan Ige.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 6, 2025

Dana White Contender Series 9 preview, how to watch, schedule as the show returns with more UFC hopefuls competing

Dana White returns to our screens once again with the latest season of his Contender Series starting in August 2025. The UFC CEO is embarking on the ninth season of Dana White’s Contender Series, as the program continues to grow and grow since its inception in 2017.