​Dan Ige
is eyeing a fresh start at bantamweight in the
Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Ige is set to make his 135-pound debut against David
Martinez at
UFC Fight Night 288 on Sept. 12 at Desert Diamond Arena in
Glendale, Arizona, in what will be the fourth edition of Noche
UFC.Former featherweight contender Dan Ige looks to revive his UFC
career against surging David Martinez
Ige’s (19-11) stock was at its highest when he accepted a fight
against Diego Lopes
on a few hours’ notice in 2024, pushing the former title challenger
to the limit in a hard-fought decision loss. However, he has
dropped four out of his last five outings, prompting the move
down.
Ige notably completed a test cut recently to ensure his
bantamweight move goes smoothly.
Meanwhile, Mexico’s Martinez (14-1) will have the crowd backing him
at next Noche UFC. “Black Spartan” hasn’t lost in 10 straight bouts
since 2021, including three in the UFC following a win on
Dana White’s Contender Series. The 27-year-old prospect has
already defeated veteran bantamweights like Rob Font and
Marlon
Vera.
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