News Joanderson Brito vs Dan Ige at UFC Fight Night on July 20

[Koala]

After calling out Dan Ige 2 or 3 times, Joanderson Brito gets his wish

Joanderson Brito gets wish, meets Dan Ige at UFC Fight Night on July 20

Joanderson Brito’s fired-up callout of Dan Ige finally paid off.

mmajunkie.usatoday.com

Brito has just beaten Jack Shore by doctor stoppage after beating JSP, Andre Fili, Diego Lopes (in DWCS), and Chepe Mariscal (in LFA) in the past. He is 5-1 in the UFC
It's his first shot at a ranked fighter
Dan Ige, 10-6 in the UFC, is ranked #13. His best wins are vs Barbosa, Damon jackson before the enhancement, Nate the train, and Bektic

 

[rear naked ankle pick]

John Anderson Aldo Silva

 

[JoeRowe]

Isn't this an Apex card card? Wouldn't be surprised if this is the main event

 

[vinnie245]

Isn't this an Apex card card? Wouldn't be surprised if this is the main event

Lemos/Jandiroba could conceivably main event (Its certainly more important when it comes to rankings), but that would be 2 WMMA main events in a row.

 

[The_Renaissance]

LOVE this fight, Brito has been looking like a killer of late, deserves a big name opponent.

 

[sonhow]

Good fight. I think Ige wins a super tight dec.

 

[BoxerMaurits]

Amazing matchup!
I think Brito will fight his way into the rankings

 

[Safton]

@Siver!

Good call.

It took way too long for Brito to get a ranked opponent. This is a good choice for him. Joanderson needs to be tested against a well-rounded veteran who is seemingly impossible to finish. Brito thrives on bullying his opponents with his power & physicality; Ige is the ideal hurdle for him to try and clear.

 

[markys00]

Lemos/Jandiroba could conceivably main event (Its certainly more important when it comes to rankings), but that would be 2 WMMA main events in a row.

I don't think either main events

 

[Luckyme]

They're really cementing Dan Ige as FW gatekeeper.

I thought he'd at least get a ranked opponent...someone like Diego Lopes

 

[Dorkman]

Thank god, no more Brito screaming Dan iges name post fight

 

[Spath]

Rooting for Brito. Still mad about Ige getting the decision against Barboza.

Dan Ige def. Edson Barboza :: UFC on ESPN 8 :: MMA Decisions

mmadecisions.com

Bullshit judges.

But this should be a good fight.

 

[jnes]

Lemos/Jandiroba could conceivably main event (Its certainly more important when it comes to rankings), but that would be 2 WMMA main events in a row.

Who gives af if they're ranked higher their division is way worse.