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Boxing News

Tyron Woodley to corner Ben Askren against Jake Paul

Drake Riggs - February 10, 2021

As Ben Askren prepares for his upcoming boxing match with YouTube star Jake Paul he’ll have the assistance of his good friend and former UFC champion Tyron Woodley. Similar to some others close to Askren like fellow former Bellator champion Michael Chandler, Woodley fully supports the MMA representative in this unique matchup.

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UFC

Tyron Woodley opens as big underdog to Vicente Luque at UFC 260

Adam Martin - February 7, 2021

Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley opened up as a big betting underdog against Vicente Luque for their upcoming fight at UFC 260. Woodley has lost his last three fights to Colby Covington, Gilbert Burns, and Kamaru Usman. Not only did he lose those fights, but Burns and Usman shut him out on the scorecards and Covington finished him with TKO. Considering he was the UFC welterweight champion just two years ago, it’s been an incredible fall from grace for Woodley. But despite the recent win streak he has vowed to keep fighting, and the UFC recently booked him to take on Luque at UFC 260. That event takes place on March 27.

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UFC

Tyron Woodley vs. Vicente Luque added to UFC 260

Adam Martin - January 24, 2021

An exciting welterweight bout between Tyron Woodley and Vicente Luque is the latest addition to the upcoming UFC 260 pay-per-view in March. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto was the first to reveal that Woodley will take on Luque at UFC 260. The card takes place on March 27 and features a main event between UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic and Francis Ngannou. The co-main event sees UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan taking on No. 1 contender Aljamain Sterling. Woodley and Luque are two of the top-15 welterweights in the sport and their addition to the event is a welcome addition to the event’s undercard. Here’s the report:

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UFC

Tyron Woodley shuts down rumors of UFC release

Tom Taylor - December 23, 2020

Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley has emphatically shut down rumors that he’s been released by the promotion. The rumors began on Wednesday morning, after Woodley allegedly posted on Snapchat about being released from the UFC.

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Tyron Woodley

Stephen Thompson hoping former opponent, Tyron Woodley "gets it back" after recent skid

Cole Shelton - December 18, 2020

Stephen Thompson is rooting for Tyron Woodley. Thompson and Woodley fought at UFC 205 and 209 with the first fight being a draw and Woodley winning the rematch by majority decision. Since then, however, Woodley has struggled. He defended his belt against Demian Maia and Darren Till but in his last three fights has been dominated. “The Chosen One” lost all five rounds to Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns and lost all four rounds to Colby Covington before he got TKO’d in the fifth.

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Kamaru Usman

Colby Covington praises UFC president Dana White for “not bowing to the woke mob”

Harry Kettle - September 29, 2020

UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington has praised UFC president Dana White for defending him after his recent racism controversy. Covington was accused of racially insulting 170-pound champion Kamaru Usman when the two had a heated exchange after “Chaos” defeated his long time rival Tyron Woodley in dominant fashion. He also proceeded to go after the Black Lives Matter movement and called Woodley a “communist”.

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Jorge Masvidal

Colby Covington compares prior training sessions with Woodley, Masvidal

Tom Taylor - September 23, 2020

Last weekend, Colby Covington defeated a former training partner in Tyron Woodley. Now, he wants to fight another in Jorge Masvidal. Covington defeated Woodley by fifth-round TKO in the main event of UFC Vegas 11 last Saturday. With that grudge match out of the way, he’s hoping to fight Jorge Masvidal next, who like Woodley, is another one of his former training partners from his days at American Top Team.

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UFC

UFC Vegas 11 medical suspensions: Tyron Woodley facing lengthy sit

Tom Taylor - September 23, 2020

Last Saturday’s UFC Vegas 11 card produced a number of lengthy medical suspensions for the fighters involved—including Tyron Woodley. Woodley, the former UFC welterweight champion, was stopped by Colby Covington in the fifth round of the UFC Vegas 11 main event after injuring his rib. He’ll need to be cleared by an orthopedic specialist or sit out until March 19, 2021. Several other fighters will also need to be cleared if they intend to fight before that date, including Niko Price, Randa Markos and Sarah Alpar.

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Tyron Woodley

What's next for Colby Covington and Tyron Woodley after UFC Vegas 11?

Cole Shelton - September 21, 2020

In the main event of UFC Vegas 11, Colby Covington and Tyron Woodley finally had their grudge match after years of trying to make the fight happen. Covington was fighting for the first time since suffering a TKO loss to Kamaru Usman for the welterweight title. Woodley, meanwhile, was on a two-fight losing skid and looking to get back into the win column.

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UFC

Tyron Woodley will not retire despite Dana White suggesting he do so

Adam Martin - September 21, 2020

UFC welterweight contender Tyron Woodley says he will not retire from MMA despite UFC president Dana White suggesting he do so. At UFC Vegas 11, Woodley lost his third straight fight when he was stopped by Colby Covington in the fifth round via TKO due to a rib injury. It was the third straight setback for Woodley after dropping his previous two fights to Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns. Woodley was completely shut out on the scorecards in all three fights, so technically he has lost his last 15 rounds, which is not a good sign going forward.

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UFC

Tyron Woodley provides injury update after Colby Covington loss

Tom Taylor - September 21, 2020

Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley has provided an update on his injuries after his UFC Vegas 11 loss to his arch rival Colby Covington. Woodley was soundly beaten by Covington through the first four rounds of their fight, and ultimately stopped in the fifth round after he seemed to sustain some kind of rib injury.

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Dan Henderson

Rivals Michael Bisping and Dan Henderson finally agree on something: Colby Covington was “great” on Saturday night

Harry Kettle - September 21, 2020

UFC rivals Michael Bisping and Dan Henderson can finally agree on something – Colby Covington produced a great performance on Saturday night. Covington enjoyed one of the best showings of his mixed martial arts career this past weekend as he dominated rival Tyron Woodley to put himself right back in the hunt for another shot at the UFC Welterweight Championship.

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UFC

Tyron Woodley releases statement following TKO loss to Colby Covington, reveals image of broken ribs

Adam D Martin - September 20, 2020

UFC welterweight contender Tyron Woodley issued a statement following his fifth-round TKO loss to Colby Covington at UFC Vegas 11. Woodley was dominated by Covington throughout the bout and was on his way to losing a clear unanimous decision. But early in the fifth round Woodley verbally submitted due to an apparent rib injury, handing Covington the TKO win.

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Tyron Woodley

Colby Covington slams "communist" Tyron Wooldey following UFC Vegas 11

Christopher Taylor - September 19, 2020

The long standing grudge between Colby Covington and Tyron Woodley came to a head in the headliner of tonight’s UFC Vegas 11 event. Woodley and Covington have had beef for years and finally got the opportunity to settle their differences inside of the Octagon this evening.

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Donald Trump

VIDEO | Colby Covington receives call from Donald Trump following UFC win over Tyron Woodley

Chris Taylor - September 19, 2020

UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington received a phone call from United States President Donald Trump following his TKO victory over Tyron Woodley. Covington and Woodley had the opportunity to settle their bitter rivalry in the headliner of tonight’s UFC Vegas 11 event in Nevada.

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Kamaru Usman

Kamaru Usman reacts to Colby Covington defeating Tyron Woodley at UFC Vegas 11

Chris Taylor - September 19, 2020

Current UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman obviously had a keen interest in tonight’s UFC main event between Colby Covington and Tyron Woodley. Although the ‘Nigerian Nightmare’ defeated both Woodley and Covington in 2019, he knew that tonight’s UFC Vegas 11 main event winner would be one step closer to earning a rematch.

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Jon Jones

Jon Jones reacts to Colby Covington defeating Tyron Woodley

Christopher Taylor - September 19, 2020

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones tuned in to watch his former college roommate Colby Covington take on Tyron Woodley this evening. Woodley (19-6-1 MMA) had entered tonight’s grudge match with Covington looking to rebound from a two-fight losing streak. In his most previous efforts, ‘The Chosen One’ has suffered unanimous decision losses to Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns respectively.

Colby Covington, Tyron Woodley
Tyron Woodley

Pros react after Colby Covington TKO's Tyron Woodley at UFC Vegas 11

Chris Taylor - September 19, 2020

Tonight’s UFC Vegas 11 event was headlined by a key welterweight battle between former division champion Tyron Woodley and Colby Covington. Woodley (19-5-1 MMA) had entered tonight’s grudge match with Covington looking to rebound from a two-fight losing streak. In his most previous efforts, ‘The Chosen One’ has suffered unanimous decision losses to Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns respectively.