Best fights of Tyron Woodley
Over 12 years as a professional, Tyron Woodley has compiled a 19-7-1 (12) record, including seven title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Tyron Woodley KOs Robbie Lawler
On July 30, 2016 Tyron Woodley fought Robbie Lawler for the UFC welterweight title. Woodley was 34 years old with a record of 15-3, and Lawler was 34 with a record of 27-10. Woodley was on a 2-fight winning streak and Lawler was on a 5-fight winning streak. Woodley stopped Robbie Lawler via KO in the 1st round. Crowned the new welterweight champion.
2. Tyron Woodley defeats Demian Maia
On July 29, 2017 Tyron Woodley defended his UFC welterweight title against Demian Maia. Woodley was 35 years old with a record of 17-3-1, and Maia was 39 with a record of 25-6. Woodley was coming off a win and Maia was on a 7-fight winning streak. Woodley won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
3. Tyron Woodley defeats Stephen Thompson in their 2nd fight
On March 4, 2017 Tyron Woodley defended his UFC welterweight title against Stephen Thompson. It was their second meeting. Woodley was 34 years old with a record of 16-3-1, and Thompson was 34 with a record of 13-1-1. Woodley won via majority decision. Defended the title.
4. Tyron Woodley loses to Nate Marquardt via KO
On July 14, 2012 Tyron Woodley fought Nate Marquardt for the vacant Strikeforce welterweight title. Woodley was 30 years old with a record of 10-0, and Marquardt was 33 with a record of 31-10-2. Woodley was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak and Marquardt was coming off a win. Marquardt stopped Woodley via KO in the 4th round. Failed to win the vacant title.
5. Tyron Woodley submits Darren Till
On September 8, 2018 Tyron Woodley defended his UFC welterweight title against Darren Till. Woodley was 36 years old with a record of 18-3-1, and Till was 25 with a record of 17-0-1. Woodley was on a 2-fight winning streak and Till was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Woodley submitted Darren Till via brabo choke in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
6. Tyron Woodley draws with Stephen Thompson
On November 12, 2016 Tyron Woodley defended his UFC welterweight title against Stephen Thompson. Woodley was 34 years old with a record of 16-3, and Thompson was 33 with a record of 13-1. Woodley was on a 3-fight winning streak and Thompson was on a 7-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
7. Tyron Woodley KOs Carlos Condit
On March 15, 2014 Tyron Woodley faced Carlos Condit in a welterweight bout. Woodley was 31 years old with a record of 12-2, and Condit was 29 with a record of 29-7. Both Woodley and Condit were coming off a win. Woodley stopped Carlos Condit via TKO in the 2nd round.
8. Tyron Woodley KOs Josh Koscheck
On November 16, 2013 Tyron Woodley faced Josh Koscheck in a welterweight bout. Woodley was 31 years old with a record of 11-2, and Koscheck was 35 with a record of 17-7. Woodley was coming off a loss and Koscheck was on a 2-fight losing streak. Woodley stopped Josh Koscheck via KO in the 1st round.
9. Tyron Woodley KOs Dong Hyun Kim
On August 23, 2014 Tyron Woodley faced Dong Hyun Kim in a welterweight bout. Woodley was 32 years old with a record of 13-3, and Kim was 32 with a record of 19-2-1. Woodley was coming off a loss, while Kim was on a 4-fight winning streak. Woodley stopped Dong Hyun Kim via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Tyron Woodley loses to Jake Shields via split decision
On June 15, 2013 Tyron Woodley faced Jake Shields in a middleweight bout. Woodley was 31 years old with a record of 11-1, and Shields was 34 with a record of 27-6-1. Woodley was coming off a win. Woodley lost via split decision. Went the distance with Shields.