Tyron Woodley News

Chris Taylor - July 31, 2016

Tyron Woodley realized his dream last night in Atlanta by becoming the undisputed UFC welterweight champion of the world. “The Chosen One” scored a first-round knockout victory over Robbie Lawler in a bout which served as the main event for UFC 201.

bjpenndotcom - July 30, 2016

https://youtu.be/HJYdx2FKOM4 In the main event of UFC 201, Tyron Woodley shocked the world as he knocked out Robbie Lawler in just minutes to claim the UFC welterweight championship.

bjpenndotcom - July 30, 2016

While Stephen Thompson may be the welterweight #1 contender following his unanimous decision win over Rory MacDonald earlier this year, newly crowned welterweight champion Tyron Woodley is looking for a money fight with MMA veteran Nick Diaz.

bjpenndotcom - July 30, 2016

https://youtu.be/ydjUB_x0GRk In the main event of UFC 201, Tyron Woodley shocked the world as he knocked out Robbie Lawler with a single overhand right just minutes into the first round of their headlining scrap.

bjpenndotcom - July 28, 2016

With his UFC 201 title shot just days away, Tyron Woodley is in the final stages of preparation for the biggest fight of his life.

bjpenndotcom - July 27, 2016

On August 20th, Conor McGregor will compete in his second fight since winning the UFC featherweight championship from Jose Aldo back at UFC 194. This fight, like the last one, will not be at featherweight. This has led many to wonder whether or not McGregor will actually return to featherweight to defend his belt. With Jose Aldo currently the interim featherweight champ, he is hoping for a rematch with McGregor.

Russell Ess - July 27, 2016

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bjpenndotcom - July 26, 2016

On Saturday, #4 ranked welterweight Tyron Woodley will step into the Octagon to fight Robbie Lawler in the main event of UFC 201.

Chris Taylor - July 24, 2016

https://youtu.be/mYZm1ZOF9Kc Prior to next weekend’s UFC 201 pay-per-view main event, watch top welterweight contender Tyron Woodley take on former title challenger Josh Koscheck at UFC 167.

Russell Ess - June 27, 2016

While many fighters in the welterweight division are questioning the UFC’s call to give Tyron Woodley a title shot against Robbie Lawler, Woodley is more than ready to seize the opportunity to become a UFC champion. Woodley spoke with FloCombat recently on fighting his ATT teammate for the UFC welterweight championship title.

Chris Taylor - June 12, 2016

Top UFC welterweight contender Tyron Woodley will get his shot at UFC gold this summer when he squares off with current champion Robbie Lawler in the main event of UFC 201 on July 30 in Atlanta. “T-Wood” is confident that he will be able to take the belt from Lawler, as he posted the following on Twitter:

bjpenndotcom - May 28, 2016

Back in October, top ranked UFC welterweight Tyron Woodley was set to fight former welterweight champion Johny Hendricks in what was believed to be a #1 contender fight. Unfortunately, Hendricks had a botched weight cut, and was forced to be rushed to the emergency room, cancelling the bout. UFC President Dana White stated after the incident that Woodley was now the welterweight #1 contender, and would fight Robbie Lawler after Lawler vs. Condit at UFC 195. At UFC 195 however, Lawler defeated Condit in what many believe to be one of the most controversial decisions in UFC history. Immediately following the bout, many called for a rematch between the two, leading many to wonder where Woodley stood in the welterweight division’s title picture

bjpenndotcom - February 10, 2016

Back at UFC 192 Tyron Woodley and former UFC welterweight champion Johny Hendricks were set to compete in what many expected to be a #1 contender fight at welterweight. Unfortunately a weight-cutting mishap saw Hendricks rushed to the emergency room and unable to fight. In the wake of Hendricks hospitalization, UFC President Dana White stated that Tyron Woodley was now the #1 contender, and Johny Hendricks was considered a middleweight.