Featherweight#14 RankedACTIVE
Dan Ige
19-10
Age
34
Height
5'7"
Weight
145 lbs
Reach
71"
Avg Fight Time
12:49
Gym
—
UFC Record
11-9(20 bouts)
Wins By
5 KO 1 Sub 5 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 0 Sub 9 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 4R2 1R3 6
Last 5
WWLWW
Finish Rate
63%
Bonuses
4
Style
Jiu-Jitsu
Location
San Clemente, United States
Next Fight2026-02-21
MC
vs Melquizael Costa
Opponent Last Bout
W - Morgan CharriereKO/TKOR1 4:56· Spinning Back Kick Head
Fight History
WIN
KA
vs Kevin Aguilar
UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. The Korean Zombie· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
GT
vs Gavin Tucker
UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Muhammad· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 0:22
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 0:22
LOSS
CK
vs Calvin Kattar
UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Ige· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
EB
vs Edson Barboza
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Harris· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
JG
vs Jordan Griffin
UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Iaquinta· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
DH
vs Danny Henry
UFC Fight Night: Till vs. Masvidal· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 1:17
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 1:17
WIN
AF
vs Andre Fili
UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Pyfer· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 2:43
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 2:43
LOSS
BM
vs Bryce Mitchell
UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Gamrot· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
DJ
vs Damon Jackson
UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Imavov· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 4:13
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 4:13
LOSS
ME
vs Movsar Evloev
UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Rozenstruik· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
MC
vs Melquizael Costa
UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Spinning Back Kick Head
R1 4:56
KO/TKOSpinning Back Kick Head·R1 4:56
LOSS
CS
vs Chan Sung Jung
UFC Fight Night: Jung vs. Ige· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
LOSS
PF
vs Patricio Freire
UFC 318: Holloway vs. Poirier 3· 2025-07-19
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
SW
vs Sean Woodson
UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes· 2025-04-12
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R3 1:12
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R3 1:12
LOSS
LM
vs Lerone Murphy
UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway· 2024-10-26
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
DL
vs Diego Lopes
UFC 303: Pereira vs. Prochazka 2· 2024-06-29
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
NL
vs Nate Landwehr
UFC 289: Nunes vs. Aldana· 2023-06-10
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JE
vs Josh Emmett
UFC 269: Oliveira vs. Poirier· 2021-12-11
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MB
vs Mirsad Bektic
UFC 247: Jones vs. Reyes· 2020-02-08
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
MS
vs Mike Santiago
UFC 225: Whittaker vs. Romero 2· 2018-06-09
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Back Control
R1 0:50
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control·R1 0:50
LOSS
JA
vs Julio Arce
UFC 220: Miocic vs. Ngannou· 2018-01-20
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.6/min
Grappling
0.89 TD
Defense
56%
⚖️Dan adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
44 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Jabs
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+74% vs div avg
75%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Leg Kicks
61%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Counters
55%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Knees
52%
⭐Other
Uppercuts
41%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
34%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Jabs (75%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (136%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 284% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
5
83% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
17% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (3 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#13
60% of KOs
Punches to Head From Back Control
#21
20% of KOs
Punches to Head On Ground
#31
20% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 83% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (3x, 60% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Rear Naked Choke (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (9/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (56%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
45%
Average
Division Rank#33 of 45
0%100%
Striking Defense
56%
Above Avg
Division Rank#18 of 45
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
42% acc78%
Clinch
62% acc8%
Ground
66% acc14%
Striking Differential+0.08/min
3.64 landed/min3.56 absorbed/min
3.64
Landed/Min
3.56
Absorbed/Min
0.45
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed980
Sig. Strikes Attempted2172
Key Insights
Dan is a distance-first striker, with 78% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 66% targeting the head.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 78% of output at range with 42% accuracy.
Elite KD exchange: deals 4.0x more knockdowns than absorbed.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
26%
Low
Division Rank#37 of 45
0%100%
TD Defense
57%
Above Avg
Division Rank#34 of 45
0%100%
TD Success Rate
3%
Landed
2
Defended
60
Total
62
0.89
TD / 15min
0.22
Sub / 15min
2
TD Landed
62
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
32
Landed
124
Attempted
26%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
1 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
100%
R2
0%
R3
0%
Key Insights
5 career submission wins.
Lower TD accuracy (26%).
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
1,960
1.19
Ratio
Absorbed
1,650
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
16/4
KD Recovery
50%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
27.3
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.2
Standing %
89%
R3 vs R1 Output
101%
Key Insights
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (27.3) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 20 fights
R1 Control
0:31
R2 Control
0:26
R3 Control
0:43
R1 to Final
+6%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Keeps distance in R3, avoids grappling when fatigued.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+0.6pp
Body
+0.6pp
Leg
-1.2pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-11.6pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Championship Rounds
Based on 2 five-round fights
Rounds 1-3 Avg
16.6
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
20.0
sig strikes / round
Output Change
121%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Championship Ready
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#33
of 45
🥉 Mid-range
Absorption
#20
of 45
🥈 Top 50%
Accuracy
#33
of 45
🥉 Mid-range
Str Defense
#18
of 45
🥈 Top 50%
Knockdowns
#15
of 45
🥈 Top 50%
Takedowns
#30
of 45
🥉 Mid-range
Submissions
#29
of 45
🥉 Mid-range
Damage Ratio
#25
of 45
🥉 Mid-range
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2951
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 8
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights