Tyron Woodley News
VIDEO | Tyron Woodley sharpening his tools in Thailand ahead of Leon Edwards bout
Natasha Hooper - February 4, 2020
Tyron Woodley is refining his technique in Thailand as he prepares to face Leon Edwards in his next UFC fight. The former welterweight champion has been out of action since losing his 170-pound title at UFC 235 in March 2019 against Kamaru Usman.
Leon Edwards shares 'fairy tale' UFC title scenario
Harry Kettle - January 29, 2020
UFC welterweight contender & UFC London headliner Leon Edwards has detailed his potential “fairy tale” run that’ll lead him to a title shot. Edwards, 28, is in the midst of a sensational eight-fight win streak in the Ultimate Fighting Championship which has taken him to the doorstep of a title shot. His next bout will come in the main event of UFC London in March, where he will take on former Welterweight Champion Tyron Woodley.
Tyron Woodley tired of 'corny' welterweight division says he's ready to 'f**k everyone up'
Cole Shelton - January 27, 2020
Tyron Woodley is not happy with the current state of the welterweight division. Woodley, who is the former welterweight champion, has not fought since UFC 235 in March where he suffered a decision loss to Kamaru Usman. Since surrendering his title, ‘The Chosen One’ has been rehabbing injuries and sitting on the sidelines wondering what is next.
Tyron Woodley says he blew his money living a lavish UFC champion lifestyle
Adam Martin - January 27, 2020
Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley admits he blew through tons of money while he was living the UFC champion lifestyle during this title reign. Woodley was the UFC welterweight champ between July 2016 and March 2019. In an interview with ESPN’s Ariel Helwani, Woodley admitted that he was living a lavish lifestyle while he was the champion, including buying seven cars and two houses.
VIDEO | Tyron Woodley drops new music video
Tom Taylor - January 6, 2020
Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley is back with more music and a brand new music video. See Woodley’s newest song, Dead Ass, below (via his official YouTube channel).
Manager: 'God bless whoever has to fight Tyron Woodley next'
Mike Heck - January 3, 2020
After losing the UFC welterweight title to Kamaru Usman at UFC 235, many began to question the motivation of Tyron Woodley. Was he taking on too much? Has he gone “too Hollywood”? Does he still want to fight? All of these questions have been asked by the MMA community. Those questions didn’t just make Woodley more motivated, it’s made him angry heading into 2020, according to his manager Abe Kawa.
Tyron Woodley threatens not to fight Leon Edwards after rap career diss
Natasha Hooper - December 30, 2019
Tyron Woodley has shut down Leon Edwards’ trash-talking on social media by threatening to withdraw from their anticipated fight. Earlier this month, it was announced that the former champ and No. 1 contender Woodley is being targeted for a fight against Leon Edwards at UFC London in March of 2020.
Tyron Woodley opens as betting underdog for UFC London bout with Leon Edwards
Chris Taylor - December 28, 2019
Tyron Woodley will return to the Octagon this March to take on Leon Edwards in the headliner of UFC London. The former welterweight kingpin, Woodley, has not competed since surrendering his title to Kamaru Usman at UFC 235.
Tyron Woodley says Covington vs. Usman title fight left him feeling "disgusted"
Christopher Taylor - December 20, 2019
Former UFC champion Tyron Woodley has shared his thoughts on last weekend’s highly anticipated welterweight title fight between Colby Covington and Kamaru Usman. Covington and Usman squared off in the headliner of last weekend’s UFC 245 event in Las Vegas, with ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ emerging victorious by way of fifth round TKO.
Tyron Woodley takes aim at Dillon Danis with a freestyle dis, “El Jefe” responds
Natasha Hooper - December 19, 2019
The UFC’s answer to 50 Cent strikes again. Tyron Woodley has called out Dillon Danis in a live-stream freestyle rap and the Bellator fighter has responded. The former welterweight champion has a variety of career accolades that extend outside of MMA. At the start of the year, the 170-pound fighter featured on a track by the Glacier Boyz called Blow. He also released his own song called Money and The Love in August 2019. The track has amassed nearly 100k views and recieved a mixed bag of reactions. Watch the full clip below.
Leon Edwards responds after Tyron Woodley says 'f*ck that' to fighting in London
Tom Taylor - December 11, 2019
Streaking UFC welterweight contender Leon Edwards was hoping to fight Tyron Woodley, the former welterweight champ, when the UFC returns to London this March. Unfortunately for Edwards, Woodley is not interested in fighting overseas.
Tyron Woodley on fighting at UFC London: 'F**k That'
Fernando Quiles - December 9, 2019
Don’t expect Tyron Woodley to compete on the UFC London card. Woodley hasn’t competed since March when he lost the UFC welterweight title to Kamaru Usman. “The Chosen One” was scheduled to meet Robbie Lawler in a rematch back in June, but Woodley had to be pulled due to an injury. While the former 170-pound champion says he wants to return to action soon, he doesn’t want to fight in London.
Tyron Woodley believes the UFC will sign Logan Paul
Adam Martin - November 15, 2019
Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley believes the UFC will make an offer to YouTuber Logan Paul and try to sign him to fight in the Octagon. Paul recently fought his rival KSI in a boxing match that was streamed live on DAZN, losing a controversial split decision after two points were taken from him for an illegal blow. After the fight KSI suggested that Paul move to MMA to take on CM Punk, and Paul told TMZ earlier this week that his goal now is to fight CM Punk in either the UFC or Bellator. The sportsbooks have even opened a betting line for a possible Paul vs. CM Punk matchup.
Tyron Woodley willing to fight Leon Edwards, but questions fan interest in matchup
Tom Taylor - November 13, 2019
After losing the welterweight title to Kamaru Usman earlier this year, Tyron Woodley is eager to get back into the cage. Unfortunately, many of his top-ranked welterweight rivals are currently booked. Of the options available for Woodley, many fans and pundits believe the most suitable choice is a fight with streaking contender Leon Edwards.
Tyron Woodley heaps praise on Israel Adesanya: 'It's hard to deny him'
Tom Taylor - October 28, 2019
Israel Adesanya is now the UFC middleweight champion and one of the biggest stars in mixed martial arts — and former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley has taken notice. Speaking on TMZ’s Hollywood Beatdown, Woodley shared his thoughts on Adesanya.
Leon Edwards claims UFC offered him fight against Tyron Woodley
Adam Martin - October 28, 2019
UFC welterweight contender Leon Edwards claims the UFC has offered him a fight against former champion Tyron Woodley at an upcoming event in January 2020. According to Leon Edwards, the UFC offered him a co-main event slot against Woodley at UFC 246. That card is expected to be headlined by UFC superstar Conor McGregor against either Donald Cerrone or Justin Gaethje.
Tyron Woodley calls Kelvin Gastelum 'Fatselum' and says he will 'f*ck him up'
Adam Martin - October 21, 2019
Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley went on the offensive against former rival and current middleweight contender Kelvin Gastelum. In a recent appearance on TMZ’s Hollywood Beatdown, Tyron Woodley tore into Gastelum for the comments he made about Woodley during the Dominance MMA media tour in Los Angeles. Woodley was not happy that Gastelum called him out for a rematch, and “The Chosen One” ripped into him on TMZ.
Tyron Woodley calls out Canelo Alvarez: 'Let's get it!'
Adam Martin - October 18, 2019
UFC welterweight Tyron Woodley called out Canelo Alvarez on social media, telling the boxing superstar that he will knock him out if they fight in a boxing match. Woodley recently spoke to TMZ and expressed his interest in boxing Alvarez, widely considered to be one of the best pound-for-pound boxers in the world. On Friday, the former UFC welterweight champion took it a step further and hit up Alvarez on Twitter, telling him directly that he wants to fight him.