Dan Ige faces off against Patricio Freire at the UFC 318 event, held at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Both fighters are part of the featherweight division and are looking to make a statement in this three-round bout.
Dan Ige quickly gained recognition when he turned pro. Coming from Xtreme Couture, Ige boasts a fight record with 19 wins, including seven by knockout. He comes off an impressive win by TKO against Sean Woodson in April. Patricio "Pitbull" Freire is well-seasoned with 36 wins under his belt, 12 by knockout. Known for fighting alongside his brother in Pitbull Brothers, heās determined to return to winning after losing by decision to Yair Rodriguez in April.
What time is Dan Ige vs Patricio Freire fight
Live coverage for the Dan Ige vs Patricio Freire main card will start at 06:00 PM EST onĀ DAZN,Ā ESPN+, TNT Sports. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Dan Ige vs Patricio Freire Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, July 19, 2025 | 06:00 PM | 09:20 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, July 19, 2025 | 03:00 PM | 06:20 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, July 19, 2025 | 10:00 PM | 01:20 AM (next day) |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, July 20, 2025 | 09:00 AM | 12:20 PM |
The UFC 318 event will take place on July 19, 2025, at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. The action starts at 09:20 PM EST.
The main event features Max Holloway against Dustin Poirier. Before that, Dan Ige will face Patricio Freire in a featherweight bout on the undercard. This fight consists of three rounds.
Please note that the start time for the main event may vary depending on how long the undercard fights last. Always check local listings or online sources to confirm exact times in your area.
Fighters Details
Dan Ige faces Patricio Freire with no belts on the line.
Dan Ige
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 170 cm
- Weight: 65.8 kg
- Total Fights: 28
- Record: 19 / 9 / 0
Dan Ige, known as "50K," has a record of 19 wins and 9 losses in the Featherweight division. In his last bout, he won by TKO against Sean Woodson, who holds a record of 13 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw. Ige's recent victory enhances his confidence against Freire due to Woodson's strong fight history.
Patricio Freire
- Nationality: Brazil
- Height: 168 cm
- Weight: 65.8 kg
- Total Fights: 44
- Record: 36 / 8 / 0
Patricio "Pitbull" Freire holds a record of 36 wins and 8 losses. He recently lost to Yair Rodriguez via unanimous decision, with Rodriguez having an impressive history of dominant fights. Freire must adjust to Ige's proven aggression in their matchup.
How and where to watch the Dan Ige vs Patricio Freire Fight
You can watch Dan Ige vs Patricio Freire via DAZN, ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office.
| Country | Price per month | Price per year | PPV Price |
| Canada | First month free, then $29.99/mo or $19.99/mo with annual subscription. | $239.88 | - |
| UK and Ireland | First month free, then Ā£24.99/mo or Ā£14.99/mo with annual subscription. | Ā£179.88 | - |
| Australia | $13.99 per month | - | - |
| USA | First month free, then $29.99/mo or $19.99/mo with annual subscription. | $239.88 | - |
Dan Ige vs Patricio Freire Fight Card
- Max Holloway vs Dustin Poirier
- Paulo Costa vs Roman Kopylov
- Kevin Holland vs Daniel Rodriguez
- Dan Ige vs Patricio Freire
- Michael Johnson vs Daniel Zellhuber
- Kyler Phillips vs Vinicius Oliveira
- Marvin Vettori vs Brendan Allen
- Francisco Prado vs Nikolay Veretennikov
- Ateba Abega Gautier vs Robert Valentin
- Adam Fugitt vs Islam Dulatov
- Jimmy Crute vs Marcin Prachnio
- Ryan Spann vs Lukasz Brzeski
- Brunno Ferreira vs Jackson McVey
- Nicolle Caliari vs Carli Judice
