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Kamaru Usman considers Colby Covington a “bigger fight” than Tyron Woodley
When Kamaru Usman defeated Rafael dos Anjos at The Ultimate Fighter 28 Finale last Friday night, he asserted himself as one of the uppermost contenders in the crowded UFC welterweight division. In fact, UFC President Dana White suggested Usman might have even surpassed Colby Covington and earned himself a title fight with long-time welterweight champ […]
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Tyron Woodley offers bet to Colby Covington for their potential fight
Tyron Woodley and Colby Covington have one of the biggest rivalries currently in the UFC. The two simply don’t like each other and have been on a collision course ever since Covington won the interim title back in June by defeating Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 225. However, after “Chaos” suffered an injury, the promotion decided […]
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Dana White claims he is willing to move on from Colby Covington vs. Tyron Woodley
It appears that Dana White is now willing to move on from a previously targeted welterweight title fight between Colby Covington and Tyron Woodley. https://twitter.com/UFCONFOX/status/1068767382527569921 Following the conclusion of last night’s TUF 28 Finale main event, UFC President Dana White joined the UFC on FOX crew to discuss Usman’s big win and what might be […]
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Four co-promotional fights that should happen
Bellator and RIZIN are back in the business of co-promoting. It was recently announced that Bellator is sending their current bantamweight champion Darrion Caldwell to fight in RIZIN on New Year’s Eve. Caldwell will be heading to Japan to fight Kyoji Horiguchi for the RIZIN bantamweight title. Ultimately, co-promoting is something fans love to see […]
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Tyron Woodley says he used to pay Colby Covington to take beatings at American Top Team
UFC welterweight champ Tyron Woodley and UFC interim welterweight champ Colby Covington have swapped seemingly endless trash talk over the last year. The good news is that they seem destined to settle their sizzling beef in the very near future. Speaking on his Instagram account recently, the champ Tyron Woodley updated on his recovery and […]
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Santiago Ponzinibbio calls for title shot, champ Tyron Woodley responds
After face-planting long time contender Neil Magny in the UFC Argentina main event on Saturday night, Santiago Ponzinibbio wants a welterweight title shot. The Argentine knockout artist, who is currently on an eight-fight win-streak — the second best streak in the division — called for a title shot post-fight. https://twitter.com/UFCONFOX/status/1064054720690499589 “I deserve it,” Santiago Ponzinibbio […]
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Colby Covington’s manager says Tyron Woodley fight being discussed for UFC 233
UFC 233 takes place on January 26 and it is already looking like it will end up being a fantastic card to start off the new year. With one title fight already lined up, we could be getting a second at 170-pounds. It’s no secret that UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley and interim champion Colby […]
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Three UFC welterweight bouts to make in early 2019
On Sunday afternoon, BJPENN.COM’s Chris Taylor reported that the UFC is targeting a pair of crucial welterweight contender bouts for the early phases of the New Year. The first, Taylor reported, is expected to pit former UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler against ever-dangerous karate stylist Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson. The other is expected to pit recent UFC […]
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Ben Askren gives definitive response to talk of fight with Tyron Woodley: ‘No.’
By moving to the UFC, Ben Askren has opened the door to dozens of exciting new matchups, and he’s already started laying the foundation for some of those new fights. There is one matchup, however, that seems to be off the table: one with reigning UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley. Ben Askren and Tyron Woodley, […]
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Tyron Woodley warns Joe Rogan to layoff CM Punk: “You got smoke with him, you got smoke with me”
UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley did not take well to the recent comments from Joe Rogan regarding his friend and teammate CM Punk. The UFC commentator recently spoke about the former professional wrestler turned mixed martial arts competitor during his Joe Rogan Experience podcast. “Logan Paul is f*cking way better, way better, than CM Punk,” […]
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Tyron Woodley says Ben Askren would “wreck” Georges St-Pierre and Khabib Nurmagomedov
UFC welterweight champ Tyron Woodley believes his friend and teammate Ben Askren would easily defeat the likes of Khabib Nurmagomedov and Georges St-Pierre. The current UFC welterweight champion, Woodley, has known the former ONE Championship and Bellator welterweight title holder, Askren, for a long time. The pair originally wrestled together at University of Missouri, this […]
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Tyron Woodley, Donald Cerrone and other fighters set to star in upcoming MMA movie
A handful of professional fighters, including current UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley, are set to star in an upcoming mixed martial arts film called Embattled. Nicole Bosco was first to share the news amongst the MMA Community. According to Bosco’s report on Fansided, professional UFC fighters Donald Cerrone, Eryk Anders, Kenny Florian and the aforementioned […]
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Tyron Woodley talks hand injury and says he’ll “probably” fight in January
UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley won’t be returning to the octagon anytime soon. Woodley went into detail with TMZ Sports about the hand injury he suffered during his recent title defense against Darren Till at UFC 228. ”It’s the CMC joint, I dislocated my thumb in the [Darren Till] fight,” Tyron Woodley explained. “I did […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Colby Covington doubts legitimacy of Woodley injury, vows to ‘end his career’ on Super Bowl Weekend
One of the options for the main event of the upcoming UFC 230 card was a welterweight title fight between champion Tyron Woodley and interim champion Colby Covington. With Covington healthy, and Woodley riding a huge win over Darren Till, the fight seemed to make a lot of sense. Furthermore, Woodley said he was open to […]
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Does a future fight with Tyron Woodley make sense for Conor McGregor?
Tyron Woodley will be watching from afar with a vested interest in less than two weeks when Conor McGregor makes his long-awaited return to the Octagon for a lightweight championship fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229. It’s not about the cheap thrills, booze guzzling and quote-worthy commentary that typically precedes the McGregor Show—a lavish […]
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Tyron Woodley makes prediction for Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor fight
In addition to being one of the world’s top fighters, UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley is also a fantastic analyst. Speaking on The Hollywood Beatdown on TMZ earlier this week, the welterweight champ donned his analyst’s hat an made a prediction for the UFC 229 main event, which will pit UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov […]
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Coach feels two specific wins would cement Tyron Woodley as the welterweight GOAT
UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley, who has now defended the UFC welterweight title with consecutive defeats of Stephen Thompson (twice), Demian Maia, and Darren Till, is adamant that he is the greatest welterweight in the history of MMA. Many fans and pundits, however, beg to differ, maintaining that the former champion Georges St-Pierre is still […]
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Georges St-Pierre explains why he doesn’t want to fight Tyron Woodley “right now”
Reigning UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley considers himself the greatest welterweight in the history of MMA. While Woodley has developed an incredible resume, however, many fans and pundits still feel former welterweight and middleweight champion Georges St-Pierre has claim to that title. In a recent interview with FanSided, Georges St-Pierre discussed Tyron Woodley’s claim to […]
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Tyron Woodley requires surgery for dislocated thumb, three torn ligaments suffered vs Darren Till at UFC 228
Remember when we said that options were getting more and more limited for UFC 230’s headliner? Well, they just got even thinner. One of the potential options for said Madison Square Garden headliner on November 3 was the heated welterweight matchup between the champion Tyron Woodley and the former interim champion, Colby “Chaos” Covington. Unfortunately, […]
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Tyron Woodley explains why he hasn’t been able to fight people like GSP, Diaz brothers
In the past, UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley has attempted to set up lucrative showdowns with UFC stars like Conor McGregor, Georges St-Pierre, Michael Bisping, and Nick and Nate Diaz. Unfortunately for Woodley, none of these stars have taken the bait, and he thinks he knows why. In terms of fighters such as St-Pierre, Tyron […]
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Tyron Woodley will accept UFC 230 fight with Colby Covington if he’s cleared by doctors
Ever since UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley defended his title with a second-round submission Darren Till on September 8, former interim champion Colby Covington has been calling him out for a title fight at UFC 230 on November 3. Apparently, Tyron Woodley is happy to accept Colby Covington’s challenge, so long as doctors give him […]
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Dear MMA Gods | Tyron Woodley’s ultimate redemption
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 […]
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Tyron Woodley doesn’t feel he needs to beat GSP to become greatest welterweight ever
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 […]
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Colby Covington blasts Tyron Woodley again, vows to crush him at UFC 230
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. https://twitter.com/ColbyCovMMA/status/1038648236075089920 “@Twooodley Tyrone! You didn’t blow it!!! Time for you to come see […]
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Tyron Woodley doesn’t think Colby Covington deserves title shot, but will accept fight if offered
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 […]
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Tyron Woodley shares some wisdom with Darren Till backstage after UFC 228
https://www.instagram.com/p/BnfrDBRFV7d/ Last night, in the main event of UFC 228, UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley stepped into the Octagon to attempt to defend his title opposite undefeated contender Darren Till. Although Woodley actually entered the fight as an underdog, he won it decisively, dropping Till in the second round and finishing him with a choke. […]
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Darren Till issues statement after submission loss to Tyron Woodley
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 […]
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Colby Covington calls out Tyron Woodley, rips Darren Till and Stephen Thompson
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. Shortly after the fight, Woodley was called out by former […]