"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. The man once known as "Dynamite" posted a segment of a message from UFC or Venum staff,"
"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, posted that he was disallowed from wearing red shorts for his Feb. 21 fight against Melquizael Costa at UFC Houston. UFC or Venum staff informed him he may only represent the U.S. or a "universal" (no country) option for his walkout. The promotion appears to require documentation for specific national representation on fight shorts, reportedly based on ancestry percentages. Ige noted he previously wore red shorts, questioned color restrictions tied to flag symbolism and ancestry results, and the situation recalls an earlier lineage dispute involving Anthony Hernandez.
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