Tyron Woodley News
Dear MMA Gods | Tyron Woodley's ultimate redemption
Drake Riggs - September 17, 2018
After two very smartly fought title defending performances, a necessary shoulder surgery led to the brief break of about a year for the UFC’s welterweight champion. Once he returned, it was time to remind all the doubters how skilled that he truly is. And he did just that. Of course, the champion in reference is “The Chosen One” Tyron Woodley. Despite those two title defenses that followed his draw with Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson in their first encounter, fans and pundits alike still didn’t seem all too sold on the reigning champion. It just further showed going into his recent defense against Darren Till as Woodley was once again the betting underdog.
Tyron Woodley doesn't feel he needs to beat GSP to become greatest welterweight ever
Tom Taylor - September 10, 2018
Former UFC welterweight and middleweight champion Georges St-Pierre is pretty much the consensus best welterweight ever. Yet current champion Tyron Woodley is most definitely closing in on that lofty title himself. In the eyes of many fans, however, it will be difficult for Tyron Woodley to cement himself as the welterweight GOAT without first defeating Georges St-Pierre. St-Pierre is, after all, still teasing a comeback.
Colby Covington blasts Tyron Woodley again, vows to crush him at UFC 230
Thomas Taylor - September 9, 2018
Shortly after Tyron Woodley defended the UFC welterweight title with a second-round submission of Darren Till at UFC 228, he was called out by former interim champion Colby Covington. In this callout, Covington called for a fight with Woodley at UFC 230.
Tyron Woodley doesn't think Colby Covington deserves title shot, but will accept fight if offered
Tom Taylor - September 9, 2018
On Saturday night, in the main event of UFC 228 in Dallas, Texas, UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley defended his title for the fourth time with a second-round submission of the formerly undefeated Darren Till. With Till taken care of, Tyron Woodley can now look ahead to his next challenge. When it comes to possible opponents for his next fight, there is one clear frontrunner: Colby “Chaos” Covington.
Darren Till issues statement after submission loss to Tyron Woodley
Tom Taylor - September 9, 2018
On Saturday night, in the main event of UFC 228, Liverpool’s Darren Till stepped into the Octagon with UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley, keen to take the welterweight belt for himself. Unfortunately for Till and his legions of fans, this fight did not go the way he planned. Instead, he was dropped and submitted by the champion in the bout’s second round. Having failed to capture the UFC welterweight title — and experienced the first defeat of his professional MMA career — it’s now back to the drawing board for Darren Till. While this loss is bound to be a tough pill to swallow, however, he seems to be in reasonably good spirits, all things considered.
Colby Covington calls out Tyron Woodley, rips Darren Till and Stephen Thompson
Tom Taylor - September 9, 2018
Last night, in the main event of UFC 228, UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley picked up a dominant title defense, submitting his undefeated challenger Darren Till in the second round. It did not take long for Tyron Woodley to find himself in another fighter’s crosshairs.
Fighters react to Tyron Woodley stopping Darren Till at UFC 228
Chris Taylor - September 8, 2018
Tyron Woodley is still the best welterweight fighter in the world. “The Chosen One” took on undefeated contender Darren Till in the headliner of tonight’s UFC 228 event in Dallas, Texas.
UFC 228 Results: Tyron Woodley submits Darren Till (VIDEO)
Chris Taylor - September 8, 2018
A welterweight title fight featuring reigning champion Tyron Woodley defending his title against undefeated challenger Darren Till headlined tonight’s UFC 228 event in Dallas. Tyron Woodley (18-3-1 MMA) will compete for the first time since UFC 214 in July of 2017 when he defeated submission specialist Demian Maia via unanimous decision.
Dana White confirms that the winner of tonight's Woodley vs. Till fight will face Colby Covington next
Chris Taylor - September 8, 2018
Perennial UFC welterweight contender Kamaru Usman may have served as the backup for tonight’s UFC 228 welterweight title fight, but it will be Colby Covington who gets to fight the winner of Darren Till vs. Tyron Woodley. The current UFC interim welterweight title holder, Colby Covington (14-1 MMA), will apparently be stripped of his title the moment the first strike is thrown in tonight’s UFC 228 main event.
Rafael dos Anjos makes predictions for UFC 228 and UFC 229 main events
Tom Taylor - September 6, 2018
This Saturday night, in the main event of UFC 228, UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley will attempt to defend his title opposite undefeated British challenger Darren Till. Rafael dos Anjos, who is one of the top contenders in the crowded UFC welterweight division, will be watching this fight closely. For Rafael dos Anjos, the outcome of this fight could come down to whether or not Till makes weight. This is something Till has struggled with before, and the reason dos Anjos doesn’t think he deserves a title shot. At the end of the day, however, he believes Woodley will probably retain the title.
Tyron Woodley is "done" calling out fighters, but he's interested in trying other weight classes
Tom Taylor - September 4, 2018
Over the last year or so, UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley has attempted to set up fights with major MMA stars, calling out Georges St-Pierre, Nate Diaz, and Michael Bisping. Unfortunately for him, none of these lucrative contests have come together. Having tried and failed to set up these big opportunities, Tyron Woodley now says he’s done with callouts. His priority instead is on dominating whoever is put in front of him.
Tyron Woodley discusses his advantages over Darren Till
Tom Taylor - September 2, 2018
At UFC 228, which goes down on September 8 in Dallas, Texas, UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley will attempt to defend his title against undefeated British contender Darren Till. Heading into this fight, the 25-year-old Darren Till has quite a bit of hype behind him. Tyron Woodley, however, isn’t worried.
UFC 228 Fight Card and Start Time
Chris Taylor - August 18, 2018
The octagon will return to Dallas, Texas next month for the promotions UFC 228 pay-per-view fight card. The event, which takes place Saturday September 8, is headlined by a welterweight title fight featuring current champion Tyron Woodley taking on undefeated contender Darren Till.
Kamaru Usman to act as the replacement if needed for Tyron Woodley or Darren Till at UFC 228
Drake Riggs - August 9, 2018
Injuries, weight cut issues, you name it and a fight can be canceled for it. Which is why it’s good to see that the UFC is now starting to have fighters on standby for their main events. We saw it most recently with international fight week wherein the case that a headlining fighter couldn’t go, someone else was ready to step in and replace them.
Colby Covington opens up on welterweight title shot snub
Tom Taylor - August 9, 2018
As the UFC interim welterweight champion Colby Covington should be the next man in line for undisputed welterweight champion Tyron Woodley. Unfortunately for Covington, the UFC had other plans. When Covington wasn’t ready to battle Woodley at UFC 228 on September 8, the UFC elected to give the next title shot to undefeated Brit Darren Till. Covington, meanwhile, will be stripped of his interim belt the moment the first punch is thrown in this Woodley vs. Till title fight.
Colby Covington calls Darren Till vs. Tyron Woodley a "Fine number one contenders fight."
Chris Taylor - August 6, 2018
UFC interim welterweight champion Colby Covington was expected to be the next man to challenge Tyron Woodley for the UFC’s undisputed welterweight title. The promotion wanted Covington and Woodley to settle their heated rivalry in a title unification bout at UFC 228 on September 8.
VIDEO | Tyron Woodley: 'at some point we have to go back to the f***ing sport'
Drake Riggs - July 26, 2018
“Did we expect anything different? Did we expect him to really do some hard time? Did we really expect the UFC to reprimand Conor [McGregor]? We didn’t. He’s a star in the UFC, he’s bringin’ in a lot of money, millions and millions of dollars. He’s become larger than life in his own right so with that comes exclusion.
Tyron Woodley vs Darren Till set to headline at UFC 228 in Dallas
Drake Riggs - July 24, 2018
The speculation for what’s in store for UFC 228’s headliner as well as the welterweight title picture has come to an end. After Darren Till’s initial hinting that interim champion Colby Covington wasn’t going to be able to fight before November, he called for a title fight with the undisputed champion Tyron Woodley.