"One Ultimate Fighting Championship fan-favorite just proved that the squeaky wheel gets the grease. On Thursday, Dan Ige-who is currently the No. 14 featherweight on the UFC's Official Rankings-posted on social media that he was disallowed to wear red shorts for his upcoming tussle with Melquizael Costa at UFC Houston in February. According to the Hawaiian, his request for shorts is limited to the locales he is permitted to represent."
"Apparently, I can't wear red shorts (even though I have 3 times in my 20 UFC fights) for my upcoming fight because USA does not have red. Even though Red symbolizes hardiness and valor in the American flag. And my Ancestry.com results aren't enough to represent Japan. Anyone know what country camo is? Or pink? Or Orange? [To] Venum: but I can wear purple???"
Dan Ige, the No. 14 UFC featherweight, was told he could not wear red shorts for his Feb. 21 fight against Melquizael Costa at UFC Houston because uniform rules limit which countries a fighter can represent. The promotion or apparel partner informed him he could represent only the U.S. or a universal option, and documentation is required for other national representations. Ige noted that red appears in the American flag and that he has worn red in past UFC bouts, while his Ancestry.com results did not meet thresholds to represent other countries. The fighter later announced a favorable update.
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