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USA Today
14-04-2025
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- USA Today
Dan Ige sees no issue with stoppage of Sean Woodson at UFC 314
MIAMI – Dan Ige met the media Saturday after his third-round TKO over Sean Woodson at UFC 314. The finish on the prelims at Kaseya Center came with controversy. Ige (19-9 MMA, 11-8 UFC) stopped Sean Woodson (13-2-1 MMA, 7-2-1 UFC) with a third-round TKO, but Woodson immediately protested the stoppage, saying he was covering up from Ige's punches. Many observers looked at it as a fight in which Ige snatched victory from the jaws of defeat, thinking Woodson won the first two rounds. But when the scorecard was released, Ige actually had won the first two rounds from all three judges, meaning he didn't need the stoppage to get the win. 'I've got to watch the fight back, but in the moment my thoughts were I hurt him,' Ige said at his post-fight news conference. 'I hurt him pretty bad. I ripped to his body, he shot for a takedown, which you never see him do, and I probably would've just kept hitting him. I don't get to choose when the ref jumps in. I just keep punching until the ref says stop.' Ige said the win was key for him to get rolling again after three losses in four fights. Ige never has been finished in his nine losses; all have come by decision. Check out Ige's post-fight news conference in the video above. For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie's event hub for UFC 314.
USA Today
13-04-2025
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- USA Today
Dan Ige def. Sean Woodson at UFC 314: Best photos
Check out the best photos from Dan Ige's third-round TKO win over Sean Woodson at UFC 314 at Kaseya Center in Miami. (Photos by Sam Navarro, USA Today Sports; MMA Junkie; UFC) MMA: UFC 314 - Ige vs Woodson Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Dan Ige (red gloves) fights against Sean Woodson (blue… Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Dan Ige (red gloves) fights against Sean Woodson (blue gloves) during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC 314 - Ige vs Woodson Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Dan Ige (red gloves) reacts after defeating Sean Woodson… Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Dan Ige (red gloves) reacts after defeating Sean Woodson (blue gloves) during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC 314 - Ige vs Woodson Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Dan Ige (red gloves) reacts after defeating Sean Woodson… Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Dan Ige (red gloves) reacts after defeating Sean Woodson (blue gloves) during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC 314 - Ige vs Woodson Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Dan Ige (red gloves) reacts after defeating Sean Woodson… Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Dan Ige (red gloves) reacts after defeating Sean Woodson (blue gloves) during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC 314 - Ige vs Woodson Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Dan Ige (red gloves) reacts after defeating Sean Woodson… Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Dan Ige (red gloves) reacts after defeating Sean Woodson (blue gloves) during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC 314 - Ige vs Woodson Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Dan Ige (red gloves) fights against Sean Woodson (blue… Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Dan Ige (red gloves) fights against Sean Woodson (blue gloves) during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC 314 - Ige vs Woodson Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Dan Ige (red gloves) fights against Sean Woodson (blue… Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Dan Ige (red gloves) fights against Sean Woodson (blue gloves) during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC 314 - Ige vs Woodson Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Dan Ige (red gloves) fights against Sean Woodson (blue… Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Dan Ige (red gloves) fights against Sean Woodson (blue gloves) during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC 314 - Ige vs Woodson Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Dan Ige (red gloves) fights against Sean Woodson (blue… Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Dan Ige (red gloves) fights against Sean Woodson (blue gloves) during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC 314 - Ige vs Woodson Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Dan Ige (red gloves) fights against Sean Woodson (blue… Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Dan Ige (red gloves) fights against Sean Woodson (blue gloves) during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC 314 - Ige vs Woodson Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Dan Ige (red gloves) fights against Sean Woodson (blue… Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Dan Ige (red gloves) fights against Sean Woodson (blue gloves) during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC 314 - Ige vs Woodson Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Dan Ige (red gloves) fights against Sean Woodson (blue… Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Dan Ige (red gloves) fights against Sean Woodson (blue gloves) during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC 314 - Ige vs Woodson Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Dan Ige (red gloves) fights against Sean Woodson (blue… Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Dan Ige (red gloves) fights against Sean Woodson (blue gloves) during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC 314 - Ige vs Woodson Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Dan Ige (red gloves) fights against Sean Woodson (blue… Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Dan Ige (red gloves) fights against Sean Woodson (blue gloves) during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC 314 - Ige vs Woodson Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Dan Ige (red gloves) fights against Sean Woodson (blue… Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Dan Ige (red gloves) fights against Sean Woodson (blue gloves) during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC 314 - Ige vs Woodson Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Dan Ige (red gloves) fights against Sean Woodson (blue… Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Dan Ige (red gloves) fights against Sean Woodson (blue gloves) during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC 314 - Ige vs Woodson Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Dan Ige (red gloves) fights against Sean Woodson (blue… Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Dan Ige (red gloves) fights against Sean Woodson (blue gloves) during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC 314 - Ige vs Woodson Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Dan Ige (red gloves) fights against Sean Woodson (blue… Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Dan Ige (red gloves) fights against Sean Woodson (blue gloves) during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC 314 - Ige vs Woodson Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Dan Ige (red gloves) fights against Sean Woodson (blue… Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Dan Ige (red gloves) fights against Sean Woodson (blue gloves) during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC 314 - Ige vs Woodson Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Dan Ige (red gloves) fights against Sean Woodson (blue… Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Dan Ige (red gloves) fights against Sean Woodson (blue gloves) during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC 314 - Ige vs Woodson Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Dan Ige (red gloves) fights against Sean Woodson (blue… Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Dan Ige (red gloves) fights against Sean Woodson (blue gloves) during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email Dan Ige def. Sean Woodson, UFC 314 Scorecard Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email Be sure to visit the MMA Junkie Instagram page and YouTube channel to discuss this and more content with fans of mixed martial arts.
Yahoo
13-04-2025
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- Yahoo
UFC 314 video: Dan Ige gets TKO over Sean Woodson in controversial stoppage
MIAMI – Dan Ige left UFC 314 victorious, but not without controversy. The veteran UFC featherweight defeated Sean Woodson on the final preliminary bout of the card at Kaseya Center in Miami, Fla. It was a very close fight where both fighters had their moments in the first two rounds. In Round 3, Ige (19-9 MMA, 11-8 UFC) wobbled Woodson (13-2-1 MMA, 7-2-1 UFC) and proceeded to look for the finish. Woodson was backing up, looking to avoid further damage. He then shot for a takedown and, while holding a single leg, took a few shots, and that's when referee Andrew Glenn stopped the bout. Woodson stood up and immediately protested the stoppage. You can watch the replay of the stoppage below: Dan Ige gets the stoppage on Sean Woodson 👀 #UFC314 — ESPN MMA (@espnmma) April 13, 2025 UFC 314 live updates: Results, round-by-round coverage of every fight Video: UFC 314 post-fight press conference live stream UFC 314: Official scorecards from Miami For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie's event hub for UFC 314. This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: UFC 314 video: Dan Ige gets TKO over Sean Woodson in controversial stoppage
USA Today
03-04-2025
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- USA Today
Dark horse no longer: Sean Woodson fixated on kicking off breakout year at UFC 314
Sean Woodson has been in the shadows, quietly rising up the ranks of one of the UFC's most talent-filled divisions. But on April 12 at UFC 314, Woodson (13-1-1 MMA, 7-1-1 UFC) and his 6-foot-2, 145-pound frame will step fully into the spotlight as he faces his first ranked challenge, promotion-No. 15 Dan Ige[autotag] (18-9 MMA, 10-8 UFC). 'I've been patient,' Woodson recently told MMA Junkie. 'I've had the utmost and belief in myself. I don't rush sh*t. I don't rush nothing. I've been more than confident that my time will come. I've just got to keep putting in the work and staying focused and doing what I do. Eventually, I'll be undeniable. After this fight, god willing it goes my way, I'll be right there damn near a 10-fight unbeaten streak. '2024 was a great year for me. I fought three times. I was 3-0. I feel like it really has me set up for 2024 to really be my year. 2025 is my breakout year, the year where I really make some noise and get everybody talking about me and really force my hand and force the UFC to give me the big fights to lead me to the title.' Woodson, 32, has done it his way. Frequently asked why he doesn't compete at a higher weight class with a lesser weight cut, Woodson has stuck to his recipe – and it's worked. He's been loyal to those who have been loyal to him. That right there might be the secret to his success. 'I take pride in being a guy who just trains at his hometown, local, no-name gym, sort of say,' Woodson said. 'We don't have a huge reputation. I train at Wolves Den in St. Louis, Missouri and I do my strength and conditioning at Project Deliverance with my guy Matt Owen. Nobody knows about us, but I take pride in that. It's given me extra motivation to be a guy in his hometown of St. Louis knocking off all these guys from these world class really reputable gyms. I mean that's pretty much it. That's something I really hang my hat on is not having the resources that all these other guys have. 'I'm not in one of these big gyms that has 10-20 other UFC fighters day-in and day-out. I'm the only UFC fighter in my gym and I take pride in going around and knocking off all these other guys in big gyms. Those guys who as soon as they get to the UFC and they leave their team and run to go link up with a bunch of other UFC fighters, I think that kind of is my own opinion, but that says something about the confidence in themselves that they have. They need to be in a room with a bunch of other guys who are in the UFC to feel like they are doing the right thing or whatever.' Woodson is confident he's headed to the top, but also recognizes the threat that is Ige, a perennially-ranked fighter who very well might have his back against the wall coming off consecutive losses. 'All his losses are to top contenders,' Woodson said. 'He's coming off two losses in a row, but those were against Diego, who is fighting for the title, and Lerone Murphy, who is 15-0. Him losing two in a row is not really that bad coming against those guys. But him losing two in a row, I feel like he knows his back is against the wall. I'm expecting the best Ige to date. I know he's training hard and really got a chip on his shoulder, not trying to drop three in a row. As fas as his style, he's known to be super durable. But one thing about being super durable is that you've had to show that you're durable, if that makes sense. The only way you show you're durable is taking a lot of shots. When I watch his fights, what I notice is that he's getting hit a lot. He's getting hit a lot by guys who I don't feel are the caliber of striker that I am. 'He don't have the reach that I have. I feel like that's going to be a big factor in this one. He's 5-foot-7. I've fought guys who are 5-foot-7 before. I feel like he's the best 5-foot-7 guy I've fought but I feel like I'm really going to be able to take advantage of the striking advantage on the feet. I feel like he's going to try to be pressuring me and try to press me up against the cage and drag me to the floor. But I think that's what every guy's game plan is against me. That's the style I've been going up against my whole career and guys I prepare for. He's the toughest guy I've fought to date but I feel I'm more than ready.' For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie's event hub for UFC 314.
