Dan Ige vs Andre Fili Prediction: Dan Ige is ready for a tight battle against Andre Fili

The octagon arena at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, will host the bout between Dan Ige and Andre Fili. This scheduled co-main event is set for the early hours of Sunday. Dan Ige in this match is getting the bookmaker odds for the favorite. Both fighters are struggling with form based on their last five fights with just two wins. Fans can keep up with this middleweight bout on ESPN.

Dan Ige

Dan Ige boasts a record of 17 wins, 7 losses, and no draws. He weighs 145 pounds, stands 5'7" tall, and has a reach of 71 inches. In his most recent fight, Ige faced a defeat by unanimous decision against Bryce Mitchell after three rounds. He landed 32 of his 72 total strikes and 18 of 55 significant strikes, focusing mainly on the head with 13 of 47 significant strikes. Ige defended at a distance, landing 88% of his significant strikes from range. He has faced top fighters like Nate Landwehr, Bryce Mitchell, Damon Jackson, Chan Sung Jung, Gavin Tucker (against whom he won and got ufc fight night performance of the night), and Calvin Kattar.

Andre Fili

Andre Fili is a 33-year-old fighter who stands 5'11" tall and weighs 145 lbs. He has a record of 23 wins, 10 losses, and one no-contest. Fili is good at striking, landing about 3.86 significant strikes per minute with 37% accuracy. In his last fight, Fili won by knocking out his opponent with a punch in the first round. He was effective with his strikes, landing 40% of his significant strikes from a distance. He has recorded victories against top-flight fighters like Lucas Almeida, Bill Algeo, Charles Jourdain, Sheymon Moraes, and Dennis Bermudez. In wrestling, he's skilled at both taking opponents down and defending against takedowns.

Expert Betting Tips

Andre Fili has more experience and advantages in height, reach, and the number of fights compared to Dan Ige, aside from their age difference. Both are aiming to make a mark as they approach the later stages of their careers. Dan Ige is trying to bounce back from a loss last year, while Fili is currently on a winning streak. Ige could have an edge in this match if he manages to knock out Fili early. Despite being older and the favorite according to the odds, there's still a chance for an upset.