Fight Details
Event: UFC 318: Holloway vs. Poirier 3
Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM ET (Main Card)
Venue: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
Weight Class: Featherweight (145 lbs / 65.8 kg)
Broadcast: ESPN+ PPV
Fighter Profiles
| Fighter | Dan Ige | Patricio Pitbull |
| Nickname | “50K” | “Pitbull” |
| Record | 19-9-0 | 36-8-0 |
| Age | 33 | 38 |
| Height | 5’7″ | 5’6″ |
| Reach | 71″ | 65.5″ |
| Gym | Xtreme Couture | Pitbull Brothers |
| UFC Rank | #14 Featherweight | Unranked (UFC debut loss) |
Dan Ige is a battle-tested UFC veteran with knockout power and a reputation for durability.
Patricio Pitbull is a former Bellator double champion making his second UFC appearance after a decision loss to Yair Rodriguez.
Recent Form & Momentum
Dan Ige – Last 5 Fights
Win vs. Sean Woodson (KO, Apr 2025)
Loss vs. Lerone Murphy (Oct 2024)
Loss vs. Diego Lopes (Jun 2024)
Win vs. Andre Fili (Feb 2024)
Loss vs. Bryce Mitchell (Sep 2023)
Patricio Pitbull – Last 5 Fights
Loss vs. Yair Rodriguez (Apr 2025, UFC debut)
Win vs. Jeremy Kennedy (Bellator, Dec 2024)
Win vs. AJ McKee (Bellator, Jul 2024)
Win vs. Pedro Carvalho (Bellator, Mar 2024)
Win vs. Daniel Weichel (Bellator, Nov 2023)
Pitbull’s UFC debut didn’t go as planned, but his Bellator résumé is stacked with elite wins.
Tactical Breakdown
Dan Ige
Strengths: Crisp boxing, knockout power, cardio
Weaknesses: Vulnerable to high-volume strikers and grapplers
Strategy: Pressure early, avoid grappling exchanges, use reach advantage
Patricio Pitbull
Strengths: KO power, BJJ black belt, championship experience
Weaknesses: Shorter reach, adapting to UFC pace
Strategy: Close distance, mix in takedowns, hunt for a finish
FIGHT ODDS
Dan Ige – 170
Patricio Pitbull + 145
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 18, 2025
