![]() However, what could have accomplished that already was a win over MMA legend Georges St-Pierre. On the other hand, a Woodley win secures the title but doesn’t strengthen his case “to solidify myself as the greatest welterweight of all time.” What will do that now is a string of high-profile victories. In truth, a Till win does more than unseat the champ it catapults him into a new tier of fighter, with the opportunity to snatch much bigger purses. ![]() “I have to channel that young punk and remember what he was willing to do and sacrifice to get to where I am now.” “Shit, I’m that older fighter now,” Woodley says. Whether ring rust will be an issue has yet to be seen, but even more important is whether a young, hungry contender will spoil his comeback. It’ll be T-Wood’s first bout since having a partially torn labrum on his right shoulder repaired 14 months ago. 8, Woodley is set to fight undefeated Darren “the Gorilla” Till (17-0)-a brawler 11 years his junior and arguably the most hyped this side of Conor McGregor. News Tyron Woodley Flaunts Blazing Hand Speed With 40-P.Īt UFC 228 on Sept. Post-fight, outspoken UFC president Dana White opined: “Who would pay to see Tyron Woodley fight?” At his last fight, at UFC 214 last July, he and Demian Maia set a record for least amount of strikes thrown in a championship bout with a measly 86. This, unfortunately, connects to Woodley because the past three title defenses have been certified duds. ![]() MMA fans don’t pony up to watch boring fighters, and the UFC doesn’t put together fight cards that generate lackluster ticket sales or pay-per-view buy rates. At press time, he had an 18-3 record, with 11 finishes (submission, knockout, technical knockout), but he began losing favor with fans after claiming UFC gold last year. His versatility, jaw-dropping athleticism, and knockout power put asses in chairs and opponents to the canvas. Early on, T-Wood kept fans on the edge of their seats. Tyron Woodley has spent the past decade becoming one of the top draws in mixed martial arts-first as an up-and-coming rookie in 2005, then as a UFC contender in 2013, and since 2016, as UFC welterweight champion.
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