Sean Woodson breaks silence on controversial UFC 314 loss after Joe Rogan’s referee criticism
UFC featherweight Sean Woodson issued his first public remarks since his controversial defeat at UFC 314.
The UFC 314 featherweight undercard bout between Sean Woodson and Dan Ige didn’t disappoint as the two brawlers treated followers to a wild warfare in Miami. But despite the entertainment worth of Woodson vs. Ige, the tip of the fight left a bitter taste in many mouths, at the side of Woodson.
Woodson and Ige fought for title contention at UFC 314, searching for to form a assertion and to intention the eye of Alexander Volkanovski, Yair Rodriguez, and varied featherweight winners at UFC 314. The 2 featherweights went backward and ahead over the first two rounds as the two brawlers traded necessary pictures early and usually.
Round 3 is when the tide began to flip in Ige’s prefer, however not without controversy.
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Sean Woodson reacts to controversial loss to Dan Ige at UFC 314
As Ige forced Woodson midway by Round 3, Woodson attempted a desperate single-leg takedown to finish Ige’s advances. Ige answered with several hammerfists to Woodson, who didn’t protect the strikes however looked particular-headed in attempting to take down Ige.
Referee Andrew Glenn stepped in to interrupt up the circulation and handed Ige the TKO victory. Woodson instantly protested the stoppage, and UFC commentators Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier were audibly perplexed by the decision to wave off the fight.
Hours a long way from the controversial defeat, Woodson took to social media and became the web page on the abrupt pause to his UFC 314 showcase.
In a recent Instagram post, Woodson addressed his following after UFC 314.
“Grateful for this Existence. Grateful for these opportunities. Every body , in spite of the end result is a chance to learn and grow as a human being. This is what I dwell for,” Woodson said. “Adversities to face. Mountains to climb. I’ve despatched many males relieve home sad to their households. I cannot return sad to mine. Disappointed obviously however I am Blessed.
“I’ve modified my lifestyles by this sport. Every Ravishing and Brutal, I unexcited Delight in it with all the pieces in me. Misplaced a fight , however I’ve Gained at Existence. Thank you to all my family , company , followers and staff. Your support is great appreciated. I treasure you all. I’ll be relieve better I Promise.”
The controversial loss ended Woodson’s seven-fight unbeaten trot, featuring latest wins over Alex Caceres, Fernando Padilla, and Charles Jourdain. The proficient boxer is unexcited regarded as by many to be the ‘boogeyman’ of the featherweight division.
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Dan Ige gets the stoppage on Sean Woodson 👀 #UFC314 pic.twitter.com/5OVretFuwl
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) April 13, 2025
Dana White expresses project over lack of UFC competition after GFL’s occasion cancellations
Woodson’s controversial defeat modified into as soon as one in all the few blemishes on an in any other case fireworks-filled evening at UFC 314, capped off by Volkanovski’s title redemption within the most predominant occasion. Despite UFC 314’s success, UFC CEO Dana White expressed precise concerns about the shortcoming of promotional competition amidst one in all the UFC’s rivals struggling to hit the floor running.
The International Fight League, ahead of a extremely-anticipated headliner between Tony Ferguson and Dillon Danis, canceled several upcoming events ahead of the commence of its inaugural season. As of this writing, it’s unsafe if the GFL will switch ahead with future playing cards.
White’s comments come after the UFC signed several prime names a long way from the PFL, at the side of Aaron Pico and UFC 314 debutant Patricio ‘Pitbull’. Pico is anticipated to form his UFC debut later this summer towards a to-be-determined opponent, after a rumored clash with Movsar Evloev didn’t come to fruition.
The UFC shall be in active negotiations referring to its subsequent broadcast rights deal, after the strange negotiating window with ESPN came and went. The UFC returns with UFC Kansas Metropolis subsequent weekend, featuring a headliner between Ian Machado Garry and Carlos Prates.
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