Dan Ige
Active 2017–present · rated in 4 editions · peak overall 82.0
Scouting report
A graduate of Dana White's Contender Series, Dan "50k" Ige built a reputation as a durable featherweight contender willing to fight anyone on short notice. Hailing from Haleiwa, Hawaii and training at Xtreme Couture, Ige secured sharp victories over Edson Barboza and Mirsad Bektic behind an 88 Durability, 84 Boxing, and 82 Overall score.
Peak ratings
By edition
Ige compiled a five-fight winning streak between 2018 and 2019, stopping Mike Santiago in round one, beating Jordan Griffin, submitting Danny Henry, outpointing Kevin Aguilar and then Mirsad Bektic at UFC 247 in Houston. His boxing pressure, collegiate wrestling base, and pace are reflected in an 82 Boxing and 86 Cardio score during this run.
Ige defeated Edson Barboza by split decision in 2020 and scored a 22-second one-punch knockout of Gavin Tucker at UFC Fight Night 187 in Las Vegas, with decision losses to Calvin Kattar in July 2020, Chan Sung Jung in June 2021 and Josh Emmett in December 2021. His knockout power and wrestling defense justify his 84 Boxing and 80 Wrestling ratings.
Ige remained a fixture of the featherweight top fifteen between 2023 and 2024, knocking out Damon Jackson, defeating Nate Landwehr in Vancouver, and losing a decision to Diego Lopes at UFC 303 in Las Vegas. His durability, boxing combinations, and ring generalship anchor his 84 Boxing and 82 Fight IQ ratings.
Dan Ige, the Wartburg wrestler who says yes to any fight
Dan Ige wrestled at Wartburg College in Iowa at the NCAA Division III level. He went 8-2 in ten amateur fights and earned his contract with a win on Dana White's Contender Series. He lost his debut to Julio Arce by decision in 2018, then won his next four, including a first-round submission of Danny Henry in 2019.
Ige, one attribute at a time
Boxing. 84. He knocked out Gavin Tucker in the first round in 2021 and Damon Jackson in the second round in 2023.
Kickboxing. One of two ratings at 78, six points below his boxing.
Wrestling. 80. He wrestled at Wartburg College at the NCAA Division III level.
BJJ. The other 78. Danny Henry fell to a rear-naked choke in 2019, but Chan Sung Jung out-grappled him in 2021.
Strength. 80. His knockouts there include Tucker, Jackson and Fili.
Durability. The top of the card at 88. He took Diego Lopes on a few hours notice in 2024 and stayed upright for three rounds.
Cardio. 86. He won a split decision over Edson Barboza in 2020, a fight that 16 of 18 media outlets scored for Barboza.
Fight IQ. 82. He beat Nate Landwehr by unanimous decision in 2023.
Durability at 88 is the story of his career
Durability is the top rating at 88 on the 2023 card. In June 2024 he replaced Brian Ortega on a few hours notice at a 165-pound catchweight against Diego Lopes and went the distance. BodySlam.net gave it their Moment of the Year for 2024.
Kickboxing and BJJ tie at 78
Kickboxing and BJJ both sit at 78. Chan Sung Jung out-grappled him for a unanimous decision in 2021, Calvin Kattar won on the scorecards in 2020, and Josh Emmett and Movsar Evloev did the same.
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Ratings shown are my own estimates, made with AI assistance and informed by how Dan Ige is regarded by the MMA community. They are unofficial and do not constitute an assessment of Dan Ige's real-world abilities. How the ratings are made. See the disclaimer below. Ratings and write-ups by Haaris A. Last reviewed 2026-09-30; spot an error? Tell us. Read our editorial standards.