UFC welterweights Tyron “The Chosen One” Woodley and Kelvin Gastelum are both battling for position on the 170-pound ladder when they meet Saturday in the co-main event of UFC 183.
Woodley, a former Strikeforce welterweight champion, has endured an up-and-down UFC career thus far, notching wins over Carlos Condit and Dong Hyun Kim but faltering under the bright lights against Rory MacDonald. His opponent, The Ultimate Fighter 17 winner Gastelum, has gone 5-0 with victories over Rick Story and Jake Ellenberger.
Both Woodley and Gastelum are eager to stake their claim for a title shot and prove that they are legitimate contenders.
While they share a few similarities, a couple of key differences set these top welterweights apart. Read on for a complete head-to-toe breakdown of this pivotal co-main event tilt.