The co-main event of UFC Fight Night 228 is a featherweight clash between number ten-ranked Bryce Mitchell and Dan Ige. Mitchell believes that he deserves to fight a top contender, rather than the level of fighters the matchmakers have given him. Dan Ige, number twelve in the featherweight ranking, is 2-0 this year, while this bout will be Mitchell's first of the year. Fans should expect fireworks from both Americans, with Bryce Mitchell the favorite in the early odds.
MMA: UFC Featherweight
Venue: UFC Apex, Enterprise, Nevada
Where to watch: ESPN+
Date: 24.09.2023. 03.40
Bryce Mitchell
The American featherweight was defeated as a pro last time out for the first time. Bryce Mitchell debuted in the UFC in 2018 following an appearance on The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated. Mitchell won five consecutive fights before being submitted by Ilia Topuria last December. The black belt in BJJ has won four of his last five victories via decisions.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 28
- Height: 5' 9"
- Reach: 70"
- Record: 15-1
I wanna win this fight and then fight one of those people up top. I'm tired of sitting in the back of the bus, man. I'm trying to come up to the front, and you know, it's like, I know I can hang with these guys, and I just feel like I haven't got my shot yet. And when I did beat my first top ten guy, instead of moving me up, they moved me back, and I went backwards in rank.
Dan Ige
The Dana White Contender Series alum lost his UFC debut against Julio Arce in 2018. A Collegiate wrestler with a black belt in BJJ, Dan Ige, was on a three-match losing skid coming into 2023. This year, the 32-year-old has posted victories over Damon Jackson and Nate Landwehr, with the second-round knockout of Jackson earning a Performance of the Night bonus award back in January.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 32
- Height: 5' 7"
- Reach: 71"
- Record: 17-6
Betting Odds
Dan Ige is a 2.58 underdog on Bet9ja. The underdog is priced to win by decision at 5.50 odds on Bet365. Bryce Mitchell is a 1.50 favorite on Bet365, with the decision going to him at 1.909 on 1XBET. Fight to go the distance is priced at 1.5 odds on 1XBET.
