Dan Ige
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Inconsistent ways continue
Ige lost to Patricio Freire via unanimous decision (28-29, 28-29, 28-29) at UFC 318 on Saturday in New Orleans.
ANALYSIS
This felt like a fight Ige absolutely had to have as a -175 favorite against a guy that struggled mightily in his UFC debut, and Ige didn't get the win he came for. Ige allowed two takedowns in the opening round and five in total on nine attempts. He only gave up 2:44 worth of control time and absorbed little damage on the mat, but the Pitbull takedowns served to book end what was generally a close fight on the fight. Ige got rocked in Round 2 before landing one huge blow on Pitbull in Round 3. He simply didn't generate enough offense over the course of the first 10 minutes to win a decision. Ige deserves major props for his willingness to fight any opponent at any time, but he's still sporting a 2-4 record in his last half-dozen bouts dating back to September 2023, leaving him lightyears from title contention.
This felt like a fight Ige absolutely had to have as a -175 favorite against a guy that struggled mightily in his UFC debut, and Ige didn't get the win he came for. Ige allowed two takedowns in the opening round and five in total on nine attempts. He only gave up 2:44 worth of control time and absorbed little damage on the mat, but the Pitbull takedowns served to book end what was generally a close fight on the fight. Ige got rocked in Round 2 before landing one huge blow on Pitbull in Round 3. He simply didn't generate enough offense over the course of the first 10 minutes to win a decision. Ige deserves major props for his willingness to fight any opponent at any time, but he's still sporting a 2-4 record in his last half-dozen bouts dating back to September 2023, leaving him lightyears from title contention.
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Next fight booked
Ige will face off against Patricio Pitbull at UFC 318 on July 19, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Ige, who most recently took down Sean Woodson at UFC 314, will look to stay on the winning path against Patricio Freire this July. The 33-year-old American fighter is 11-8 during his time with the UFC.
Ige, who most recently took down Sean Woodson at UFC 314, will look to stay on the winning path against Patricio Freire this July. The 33-year-old American fighter is 11-8 during his time with the UFC.
Snaps brief losing streak
Ige defeated Sean Woodson via TKO (punches) at 1:12 of Round 3 at UFC 314 on Saturday in Miami.
ANALYSIS
Desperate to snap a two-fight losing streak, Ige came through in a big spot. All the talk is going to be about the awful early stoppage from referee Andrew Glenn, but it turns out Ige -- probably incorrectly -- was up two rounds on all three scorecards entering the final frame and would have won a decision as long as he managed to see the final bell. Ige definitely landed the bigger blows, while the volume appeared to be in Woodson's favor. It ended up not making a difference because of one big Ige right hand that set forth the sequence of events which ended the fight. Ige has a long history of coming up short against the best the featherweight division has to offer, but he's high-end roster depth for a company which holds an event most every Saturday.
Desperate to snap a two-fight losing streak, Ige came through in a big spot. All the talk is going to be about the awful early stoppage from referee Andrew Glenn, but it turns out Ige -- probably incorrectly -- was up two rounds on all three scorecards entering the final frame and would have won a decision as long as he managed to see the final bell. Ige definitely landed the bigger blows, while the volume appeared to be in Woodson's favor. It ended up not making a difference because of one big Ige right hand that set forth the sequence of events which ended the fight. Ige has a long history of coming up short against the best the featherweight division has to offer, but he's high-end roster depth for a company which holds an event most every Saturday.
Draws Woodson in Miami
Ige will take on Sean Woodson in a featherweight matchup at UFC 314 on April 12 in Miami, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Ige may have lost three of his last four, but the difference between his and Woodson's caliber of opponents is night and day, as Ige will be one of Woodson's toughest challenges to date. That said, it's tough to argue with Woodson's four-fight winning streak, as well as his high striking volume. A spot in the 145-pound rankings appears to be on the line here, with Ige currently hanging on by a thread at No. 15.
Ige may have lost three of his last four, but the difference between his and Woodson's caliber of opponents is night and day, as Ige will be one of Woodson's toughest challenges to date. That said, it's tough to argue with Woodson's four-fight winning streak, as well as his high striking volume. A spot in the 145-pound rankings appears to be on the line here, with Ige currently hanging on by a thread at No. 15.
Fades following fast start
Ige lost to Lerone Murphy via unanimous decision (28-29, 28-29, 28-29) at UFC 308 on Saturday in Abu Dhabi.
ANALYSIS
This is a disappointing result for Ige on multiple fronts. For starters, he was responsible for by far the biggest moment of the bout with a Round 1 knockdown. He had Murphy in all sorts of trouble but was unable to get him out of there. Ige also appeared exhausted over the course of the final two frames, which is surprising for a guy that has been in five-round fights in the past. Dan did a decent enough job defensively over the course of the final 10 minutes, but he simply didn't generate enough offense to earn the decision. Ige is willing to fight anyone at any time, and that's admirable, but you are what you record says you are in this sport, and Dan's says he's 3-6 in his last nine bouts dating back to June 2021.
This is a disappointing result for Ige on multiple fronts. For starters, he was responsible for by far the biggest moment of the bout with a Round 1 knockdown. He had Murphy in all sorts of trouble but was unable to get him out of there. Ige also appeared exhausted over the course of the final two frames, which is surprising for a guy that has been in five-round fights in the past. Dan did a decent enough job defensively over the course of the final 10 minutes, but he simply didn't generate enough offense to earn the decision. Ige is willing to fight anyone at any time, and that's admirable, but you are what you record says you are in this sport, and Dan's says he's 3-6 in his last nine bouts dating back to June 2021.
Next fight scheduled
Ige is set to face Lerone Murphy in a featherweight match at UFC 308 on October 26, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Ige is coming off a tough loss in which he gave a tremendous effort against Diego Lopes after stepping in a short notice to replace Brian Ortega (illness). Dan will face Lerone Murphy, who is coming off an incredible victory against Edson Barboza.
Ige is coming off a tough loss in which he gave a tremendous effort against Diego Lopes after stepping in a short notice to replace Brian Ortega (illness). Dan will face Lerone Murphy, who is coming off an incredible victory against Edson Barboza.