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Tyron Woodley

“The Chosen One”

MMA · Retired
19-7-1RECORD
7KO / TKO WINS
5SUBMISSION WINS
7DECISION WINS

Profile

Full nameTyron Lakent Woodley
NicknameThe Chosen One
Date of birth7 Apr 1982
NationalityAmerican
BirthplaceFerguson, Missouri, U.S.
Lives inNot added yet
DivisionWelterweight
TeamRoufusport / American Top Team
Height175 cm (5′9″)
ReachNot added yet
StanceOrthodox
Years active2006–2021
StatusRetired
Pro debut7 Feb 2009
Last fightLoss vs Vicente Luque, 27 Mar 2021

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Background

Woodley is an American mixed martial artist and former UFC Welterweight Champion who also competed in boxing. He wrestled at NCAA Division I level for the University of Missouri.

Fight history

27 professional fights. Newest first.

ResultOpponentMethodRoundTimeEventDateLocationNotes
LossVicente LuqueSubmission (brabo choke)13:56UFC 26027 Mar 2021Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Fight of the Night
LossColby CovingtonTKO (rib injury)51:19UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Woodley19 Sep 2020Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
LossGilbert BurnsDecision (unanimous)55:00UFC on ESPN: Woodley vs. Burns30 May 2020Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
LossKamaru UsmanDecision (unanimous)55:00UFC 2352 Mar 2019Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Lost UFC Welterweight Championship
WinDarren TillSubmission (brabo choke)24:19UFC 2288 Sep 2018Dallas, Texas, U.S.Defended title; Performance of the Night
WinDemian MaiaDecision (unanimous)55:00UFC 21429 Jul 2017Anaheim, California, U.S.Defended title
WinStephen ThompsonDecision (majority)55:00UFC 2094 Mar 2017Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Defended title
DrawStephen ThompsonDraw (majority)55:00UFC 20512 Nov 2016New York City, New York, U.S.Retained title; Fight of the Night
WinRobbie LawlerKO (punches)12:12UFC 20130 Jul 2016Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.Won UFC Welterweight Championship; Performance of the Night
WinKelvin GastelumDecision (split)35:00UFC 18331 Jan 2015Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Catchweight (180 lb); Gastelum missed weight
WinDong Hyun KimTKO (punches)11:01UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Le23 Aug 2014Macau, ChinaPerformance of the Night
LossRory MacDonaldDecision (unanimous)35:00UFC 17414 Jun 2014Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
WinCarlos ConditTKO (leg injury)22:00UFC 17115 Mar 2014Dallas, Texas, U.S.
WinJosh KoscheckKO (punches)14:38UFC 16716 Nov 2013Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Knockout of the Night
LossJake ShieldsDecision (split)35:00UFC 16115 Jun 2013Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
WinJay HieronKO (punches)10:36UFC 1562 Feb 2013Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
LossNate MarquardtKO (elbows and punches)41:39Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Kennedy14 Jul 2012Portland, Oregon, U.S.For vacant Strikeforce Welterweight Championship
WinJordan MeinDecision (split)35:00Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine7 Jan 2012Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
WinPaul DaleyDecision (unanimous)35:00Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson30 Jul 2011Hoffman Estates, Illinois, U.S.
WinTarec SaffiedineDecision (unanimous)35:00Strikeforce Challengers: Woodley vs. Saffiedine7 Jan 2011Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
WinAndré GalvãoKO (punches)11:48Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Noons II9 Oct 2010San Jose, California, U.S.
WinNathan CoyDecision (split)35:00Strikeforce Challengers: Lindland vs. Casey21 May 2010Portland, Oregon, U.S.
WinRudy BearsSubmission (arm-triangle choke)12:52Strikeforce Challengers: Woodley vs. Bears20 Nov 2009Kansas City, Kansas, U.S.
WinZach LightSubmission (armbar)23:38Strikeforce Challengers: Kennedy vs. Cummings25 Sep 2009Bixby, Oklahoma, U.S.
WinSalvador WoodsSubmission (brabo choke)14:20Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields6 Jun 2009St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
WinJeff CarstensSubmission (rear-naked choke)10:48Respect Is Earned: Brotherly Love Brawl30 Apr 2009Oaks, Pennsylvania, U.S.
WinSteve SchniderTKO (submission to punches)11:09Headhunter Productions: The Patriot Act 17 Feb 2009Columbia, Missouri, U.S.