Current UFC welterweight title holder Tyron Woodley took on top division contender Stephen Thompson in the main event of tonight’s UFC 209 fight card in Las Vegas.
Both men were very tentative for the better portion of 25 minutes, excluding a last minute surge from Woodley which almost resulted in a fight ending stoppage.
With that said, Stephen Thompson really seemed to dictate the majority of the fight while maintaining the better octagon control.
And so, after five rounds of unpopular action the judges in attendance awarded Tyron Woodley with a majority decision victory (48-47, 47-47, 48-47).
Many fans and analysts believed the fight would be ruled a draw when the horn sounded to end round five. However, that was not the case and the welterweight division will now likely move forward from the rivalry.
Here is how fellow fighters reacted to tonight’s UFC 209 Thompson vs. Woodley main event:
Woodley is embarrassing himself. #UFC209
— Dan Hardy (@danhardymma) March 5, 2017
This is worse than a sparring match. #UFC209 main event
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) March 5, 2017
Why doesn't T-wood just go after Thomson. He has the ability to hurt him.
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) March 5, 2017
10-8 ? Another draw?
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) March 5, 2017
I had @WonderboyMMA 3 to 2. Sucks man. Congrats to the champ!
— Chris Weidman (@chrisweidman) March 5, 2017
Congrats to @TWooodley for keeping the @ufc belt,& congrats to @WonderboyMMA for giving his best effort on 2 opportunities. Respect to both.
— Demian Maia (@demianmaia) March 5, 2017
I had Woodley in the first fight and Wonderboy on the second fight #UFC209
— Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) March 5, 2017
https://twitter.com/Anthony_Rumble/status/838266725032472576
I think it was the right decision.
— Randa Markos (@randamma) March 5, 2017
Me and @TonyFergusonXT fight would've saved this card for the @ufc hands down!! #shame
— Michael Johnson (@FollowTheMenace) March 5, 2017
Woodley did more damage
— Randa Markos (@randamma) March 5, 2017
Worst welterweight title fight I've ever seen. Woodley owes the fans better performances. #UFC209
— Dan Hardy (@danhardymma) March 5, 2017
I bet @GeorgesStPierre is laughing his ass off right now. He could be a two weight champion in two fights and then retire again. #UFC209
— Dan Hardy (@danhardymma) March 5, 2017
https://twitter.com/DerekBrunson/status/838264534213197827
I scored 3-2 for Thompson. I don't see how Woodley won 3 rds
— Anthony Rocco Martin (@TonyRoccoMartin) March 5, 2017
WORST DECISION EVER! @WonderboyMMA won that! These judges need to be fucking fired! @ufc #UFC209
— Chris Clements (@menaceclements) March 5, 2017
And New welterweight Champion of the world. @WonderboyMMA
— Tito Ortiz (@titoortiz) March 5, 2017
How did you score tonight’s UFC 209 main event title fight between Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson and Tyron “The Chosen One” Woodley? Sound off PENN Nation!