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Just Scrap Radio Ep. 140 with Dan Ige, Michelle Waterson-Gomez, and Bryan Battle
Cole Shelton - September 19, 2023
The 140th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC Vegas 79 this Saturday. We’re first joined by the 12th-ranked UFC featherweight and one-half of the co-main event, Dan Ige (2:01). Next, 13th-ranked UFC strawweight Michelle Waterson-Gomez (22:55) joins the show. Closing out the program is UFC welterweight Bryan Battle (37:42).
Dana White announces main and co-main event for September 23 Fight Night card
Cole Shelton - July 27, 2023
UFC president Dana White has announced the main and co-main events for the September 23 Fight Night card. The September 23 Fight Night card is expected to take place at the UFC Apex and Dana White told ESPN’s Brett Okamoto that the main event will see Rafael Fiziev take on Mateusz Gamrot at lightweight. The co-main event is a battle of ranked featherweights as Bryce Mitchell will throw down with Dan Ige.
Nate Landwehr issues statement following loss to Dan Ige at UFC 289: “Ain’t no shame in my game man”
Harry Kettle - June 14, 2023
UFC fighter Nate Landwehr has issued a statement following his defeat to Dan Ige at UFC 289 last weekend. Any fans who have watched UFC in the last few years will know just how exciting Nate Landwehr is. The 35-year-old is the kind of fighter who never gives up, and he always wants to put on a show for the fans. Heading into his meeting with Dan Ige on Saturday night, he was riding a three-fight win streak with all three victories landing him a bonus.
Pros react after Dan Ige defeats Nate Landwehr at UFC 289
Chris Taylor - June 10, 2023
Tonight’s UFC 289 main card lineup featured a highly anticipated featherweight matchup between Dan Ige and Nate Landwehr. Ige (17-6 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since scoring a knockout win over Damon Jackson in January of this year. That victory snapped a three-fight losing skid for the Hawaiian, who previously dropped decisions to Jung Chan-Sung, Josh Emmett and Movsar Evloev.
Dan Ige expects to have a "short, quick, easy night" against Nate Landwehr at UFC 289
Cole Shelton - June 6, 2023
Dan Ige is fine with fighting another unranked opponent. Ige snapped his three-fight losing skid back in January with a KO win over Damon Jackson and will now face Nate Landwehr at UFC 289. After Ige’s win, he says he wanted to return in June and in front of fans, which is exactly what he got.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 125 with Beneil Dariush, Dan Ige, Kyle Nelson, and Jasmine Jasudavicius
Cole Shelton - June 6, 2023
The 125th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC 289 in Vancouver this Saturday. We’re first joined by the fourth-ranked UFC lightweight and one-half of the co-main event, Beneil Dariush (2:27). Next, 13th-ranked UFC featherweight Dan Ige (18:21) comes on. UFC featherweight Kyle Nelson (35:40) joins the show and closing out the program is UFC women’s flyweight Jasmine Jasudavicius (47:29).
Dan Ige sounds off on conspiracy theorists commenting on Victoria Lee’s death: “Give them freaking respect, because that’s their tragedy”
Harry Kettle - January 17, 2023
UFC fighter Dan Ige has hit out at conspiracy theorists over the death of ONE Championship fighter Victoria Lee. Earlier this month, it was announced that Victoria Lee had passed away at the age of 18. Lee had just started her mixed martial arts career, following in the footsteps of her siblings Angela and Christian.
Pros react after Dan Ige KO's Damon Jackson at UFC Vegas 67
Chris Taylor - January 14, 2023
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 67 event was co-headlined by a featherweight bout featuring Dan Ige taking on Damon Jackson. Ige (16-6 MMA) entered the contest looking to snap a three-fight losing skid. The Hawaiian had suffered three straight decision defeats to opponents Chan Sung Jung, Josh Emmett and Mosvar Evloev in his most recent efforts.
Dan Ige details the mental struggles of losing three fights in a row, says he spoke to a sports psychologist: "I was depressed for a little bit"
Cole Shelton - January 13, 2023
Dan Ige says he had to get past the stigma of men being weak in order to deal with the mental struggles of losing three fights in a row. After Ige knocked out Gavin Tucker, he got a main event fight against Korean Zombie in what could be a title eliminator. Unfortnately, Ige suffered a decision loss and then lost two more fights to Josh Emmett and Movsar Evloev.
Damon Jackson thinks his bout with Dan Ige at UFC Vegas 67 will be the "Fight of the Year”
Cole Shelton - January 11, 2023
Damon Jackson is excited to throw down with Dan Ige at UFC Vegas 67. After Jackson scored a first-round knockout over Pat Sabatini, the hope was to get a top-15 guy. The Fortis MMA product says he messaged several fighters including Ige to ask for the fight and the Hawaiian was one of the only fighters to message back and show interest in the fight.
Dan Ige plans to remind everyone he's "still a force to be reckoned with" at UFC Vegas 67: "I'm ready to go out there and kill someone"
Cole Shelton - January 10, 2023
Dan Ige is looking to prove to everyone he is as dangerous as ever at UFC Vegas 67. Ige is set to return in the co-main event against Damon Jackson in a pivotal fight for his career as he’s on a three-fight losing skid. Last time out, he dropped a decision to Movsar Evloev. It was a tough loss for him, and he wanted to return right away, but that didn’t happen.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 106 with Dan Ige, Damon Jackson, and Isaac Dulgarian
Cole Shelton - January 10, 2023
The 106th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC Vegas 67. We’re first joined by 13th-ranked UFC featherweight Dan Ige (1:54). Next, UFC featherweight Damon Jackson (28:11) then comes on. Closing out the program is UFC featherweight Isaac Dulgarian (40:04).
Pros react after Movsar Evloev defeats Dan Ige at UFC Vegas 56
Chris Taylor - June 4, 2022
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 56 event was co-headlined by a featherweight contest featuring Dan Ige taking on Movsar Evloev. Ige (15-6 MMA) entered the bout looking to snap a two-fight losing skid. The Hawaiian standout was coming off back-to-back decision defeats to Josh Emmett and Chan Sung Jung respectively.
UFC Vegas 56 Results: Movsar Evloev defeats Dan Ige (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - June 4, 2022
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 56 event is co-headlined by a featherweight contest featuring Dan Ige taking on Movsar Evloev. Ige (15-5 MMA) enters the bout looking to snap a two-fight losing skid. The Hawaiian standout is coming off back-to-back decision defeats to Josh Emmett and Chan Sung Jung.
Dan Ige trained with Gaethje and Cejudo ahead of Mosvar Evloev fight, expects to "break" the Russian: "I know I have the ability to break guys"
Cole Shelton - May 31, 2022
Dan Ige made some changes to his usual training camp for his UFC Vegas 56 fight against Movsar Evloev. Ige is set to face the undefeated Russian on Saturday in the co-main event in a crucial fight for both men. The Hawaiian is on a two-fight losing streak after dropping decisions to Josh Emmett and Korean Zombie in his most recent efforts. After the setbacks, Ige expected he’d get someone ranked below him so he wasn’t surprised when he got the offer to face Evloev.
Dan Ige expecting a 'Gaethe-Chandler type of war' against Josh Emmett at UFC 269: 'It will be an insane fight for the fans'
Cole Shelton - December 7, 2021
Dan Ige knows his UFC 269 fight against Josh Emmett has all the makings to be the Fight of the Night and one of the best fights of the year. After Ige dropped a decision to Korean Zombie back in June, he wasn’t sure what would be next for him. He thought he would have to fight someone ranked below him, yet when he got the fight offer to face Emmett it was an immediate yes.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 61 with Josh Emmett, Dan Ige, Phil Daru, Eryk Anders, and Randy Costa
Cole Shelton - December 7, 2021
The 61st episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is here ahead of UFC 269. We’re first by the seventh-ranked UFC featherweight, Josh Emmett (2:44). Next, ninth-ranked featherweight, Dan Ige (16:43) joins the show. Dustin Poirier’s strength and conditioning coach, Phil Daru (35:44) comes on. UFC middleweight, Eryk Anders (51:46) then joins the program. Closing out the show is UFC bantamweight, Randy Costa (1:02:53).
Josh Emmett returns at UFC 269 against Dan Ige
Cole Shelton - October 21, 2021
A featherweight banger has been added to UFC 269 as Josh Emmett will return to the Octagon against Dan Ige. Multiple sources informed BJPENN.com that Emmett and Ige have been agreed to for UFC 269 on December 11 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main event of the card will see Charles Oliveira defending his lightweight title against Dustin Poirier. Amanda Nunes also defends her bantamweight title against Julianna Pena in the co-main.