Dan Ige set for bantamweight debut against David Martinez at Noche UFC
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 3:20 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Dan Ige will face David Martinez at Noche UFC on September 12 at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona. Ige moves down from featherweight after losing four of his last five bouts. Martinez, currently ranked No. 7, has won three straight fights in the UFC, including victories against Marlon Vera and Rob Font. This matchup allows Ige a chance to make an immediate impact in his new division. Ignacio Bahamondes will also compete at Noche UFC, switching from lightweight to welterweight for a fight against Muslim Salikhov.
- •Ige has a record of 19-11 in MMA and 11-10 in the UFC.
- •Martinez holds a record of 14-1, with a 3-0 start in the UFC.
- •Noche UFC takes place on September 12, 2026.
- •Bahamondes will fight Salikhov at the same event.
- •Ige's move comes after two consecutive losses.
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — 2 new fights added to Noche UFC, including Dan Ige’s bantamweight debut
- 9:00 PMMMA Fighting — 2 new fights added to Noche UFC, including Dan Ige’s bantamweight debut
- 3:20 PMYahoo Sports — Dan Ige draws ranked name for bantamweight debut at Noche UFC
"MIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 12: Dan Ige of the United States reacts after defeating Sean Woodson of the United States during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center on April 12, 2025 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) | Getty Images A pair of new matchups have been revealed for the UFC’s annual Noche UFC event. The promotion announced on Saturday two new bouts for the Sept. 12 event in Glendale, Ariz. Perennial featherweight contender Dan Ige is officially moving down to the bantamweight division for the first time to face rising star David Martinez at the event. In his 22nd octagon appearance, Ige is hoping for a fresh coat of paint in a newer division. “100K” has lost two straight, including his first ever stoppage loss to Melquizael Costa at UFC Houston in February in his most recent bout. He’ll face Martinez, who is 3-0 in the UFC, including wins over ranked fighters Marlon Vera and Rob Font. Additionally, a welterweight matchup between Ignacio Bahamondes and Muslim Salikov has been added to the slate. Bahamondes looks to snap a two-fight skid, while Salikov looks to bounce back from a 63 second knockout loss to Uros Medic in November. As of now, a main event has not been announced for the card.
"After 21 UFC fights at 145 pounds, Dan Ige is moving to a new division at Noche UFC – and gets a ranked fight off the bat.
"Dan Ige is heading to the 135-pound division
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 9:00 PM2 new fights added to Noche UFC, including Dan Ige’s bantamweight debut
Dan Ige is heading to the 135-pound division
- MMA FightingJul 26, 2026, 9:00 PM2 new fights added to Noche UFC, including Dan Ige’s bantamweight debut
MIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 12: Dan Ige of the United States reacts after defeating Sean Woodson of the United States during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center on April 12, 2025 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) | Getty Images A pair of new matchups have been revealed for the UFC’s annual Noche UFC event. The promotion announced on Saturday two new bouts for the Sept. 12 event in Glendale, Ariz. Perennial featherweight contender Dan Ige is officially moving down to the bantamweight division for the first time to face rising star David Martinez at the event. In his 22nd octagon appearance, Ige is hoping for a fresh coat of paint in a newer division. “100K” has lost two straight, including his first ever stoppage loss to Melquizael Costa at UFC Houston in February in his most recent bout. He’ll face Martinez, who is 3-0 in the UFC, including wins over ranked fighters Marlon Vera and Rob Font. Additionally, a welterweight matchup between Ignacio Bahamondes and Muslim Salikov has been added to the slate. Bahamondes looks to snap a two-fight skid, while Salikov looks to bounce back from a 63 second knockout loss to Uros Medic in November. As of now, a main event has not been announced for the card.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 3:20 PMDan Ige draws ranked name for bantamweight debut at Noche UFC
After 21 UFC fights at 145 pounds, Dan Ige is moving to a new division at Noche UFC – and gets a ranked fight off the bat.
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