UFC Featherweight Dan Ige opens up on struggles in the fight game, paying someone to fly out and fight him, why he still gets upset when people say he's from Contender Series, and how seeking help from a sports therapist has helped his career go to the next level.
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00:00:00 intro
00:09:24 dan donates to opp fight
00:11:16 not getting the call after the contender series
00:12:26 how dan got signed
00:14:46 how eric felt when dan didn't get signed
00:15:58 where dan got his chip on his shoulder
00:18:32 after debut lost/thought process
00:19:28 what is a "shakeout"
00:21:06 dan ige shake out prefight
00:22:15 dan being in the flow
00:23:07 what is the flip side to not being "on"
00:24:11 develop the skill to get into the flow state
00:25:24 competing when you're not feeling good or sick
00:26:21 how to know you need to push your fighter
00:28:24 transition to present day and next fight
00:30:04 what is "80/20"
00:31:04 making a plan for the top 15 in off season
00:32:44 what would you do if you were chandler
00:34:37 difference between wanting to be champ and money fights
00:36:29 why is conor still fighting
00:37:48 what has conor done for the fight game
00:39:41 conors toe injury
00:42:27 pereira stepping in to UFC303
00:44:06 having the upper hand on the UFC
00:45:12 how is pereira going to win
00:45:57 stay ready so you dont have to get ready
00:47:17 what does it take to always be ready
00:49:08 understanding the mentality of a navy seal
00:50:11 fun gym stories
00:51:48 being green lit at the gym
00:53:56 fighting/dealing with internet trolls at the gym
00:55:30 burning questions
00:55:56 do you think your hawaiian heritage gives you the fighting spirit
00:59:16 are there any up and coming fighters at XC
01:01:52 watching dan grow into a veteran and leader
01:03:31 does dan take a second to reflect
01:04:56 speaking up as a leader and talking to the devgru guys
01:05:50 speaking to a sports therapist
01:08:54 dan's tattoo
01:09:20 march forward segment
