Dan Ige vs Movsar Evloev — Fight recap

Movsar Evloev defeated Dan Ige by unanimous decision over three rounds on June 4, 2022, showcasing superior striking efficiency and wrestling control. Evloev landed 68 significant strikes at 52% accuracy compared to Ige's 42 of 106 (39%), while dominating positional control with 6:47 of cage time against Ige's 0:10.

The decisive factor came through Evloev's wrestling, where he executed 9 takedowns at a 56% rate, establishing a grinding gameplan that kept Ige reactive throughout. Ige offered sporadic offense, landing cleaner combinations at times but unable to maintain consistency or answer Evloev's relentless pressure.

The undefeated Evloev's wrestling-centric approach neutralized Ige's stand-up game and secured all three rounds on the scorecards. The victory solidified Evloev's status as a rising featherweight contender while highlighting Ige's struggles against elite grapplers at 145 pounds.