DAN IGE

Representing the United States, Dan Ige competes as a featherweight within the UFC. He developed his skills through a collegiate wrestling tenure at Wartburg College and currently trains alongside Xtreme Couture MMA and the American Kickboxing Academy. After securing a roster spot through Dana White's Contender Series, he established himself as a durable veteran in the division. His professional history includes several notable stoppage victories against opponents such as Andre Fili, Damon Jackson, and Gavin Tucker.

Entering this matchup, the American fighter holds a career mark of 19-11-0. His recent performances reflect a difficult stretch, beginning with back-to-back unanimous decision defeats against Diego Lopes and Lerone Murphy. He briefly returned to the win column in April 2025 by defeating Sean Woodson via strikes. However, he followed that success with another decision loss to Patrício Pitbull and a stoppage defeat against Melquizael Costa in early 2026.