David Martinez welcomes Dan Ige to bantamweight at Noche UFC

The bout is set for Sept. 12 in Glendale

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 101 min read

“It's an honor to fight Dan Ige.” David Martinez is excited to welcome Dan Ige to the bantamweight division and take an Via @UFCNews on X

What happened: The fight is scheduled for Saturday at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona. Dan Ige is moving to 135 pounds for the first time.

Why it matters: The matchup gives Martinez a chance to climb beyond his current place in the division’s top 10. It also tests how Ige’s move down from featherweight translates against a ranked bantamweight.

By the numbers: Martinez is 14-1, ranked No. 8 at bantamweight and riding a 10-fight win streak. He has 10 knockout wins, including six in the first round.

What to watch: The weigh-in and fight result will shape Martinez’s next ranking move and Ige’s future at bantamweight.

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