Overview
- David Martinez beat Dan Ige by unanimous decision at Noche UFC 4, with judges scoring the fight 30-27, 30-27 and 29-28.
- Martinez, who won the fight on Saturday, Sept. 12, extended his personal win streak to 11 and improved his UFC record to 4-0.
- Martinez controlled the bout by chopping Ige’s lead leg, managing distance and scoring a knockdown in the final round that sealed the decision.
- Dan Ige lost his bantamweight debut and posted an Instagram message praising family and faith while accepting that Martinez was the better man.
- Outlets expect Martinez to move toward higher-ranked bantamweights and predict Ige will likely be matched with unranked opponents as he establishes himself at 135 pounds, with the Noche UFC platform increasing exposure for both fighters.