Dan Ige vs Jordan Griffin — Fight recap

Dan Ige defeated Jordan Griffin by unanimous decision over three rounds on December 15, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 143. Despite matching striking output—both landed 56 significant strikes at 52% accuracy—Ige's grappling prowess made the difference.

Ige converted three of seven takedown attempts while Griffin managed zero takedowns on two tries, giving Ige a decisive 6:55 of control time compared to Griffin's 3:59. Ige's clinch work and positional dominance on the mat proved the deciding factor across all three rounds, as referee Joe Fipp and the judges favored his wrestling-heavy approach.

The victory solidified Ige's status as a rising featherweight prospect with improved fight control.