Tyron Woodley plays up potential UFC return, fight with rival Israel Adesanya: ‘I don’t like him’

Tyron Woodley UFC return for fight with Israel Adesanya I don't like himFormer undisputed welterweight champion, Tyron Woodley has been sidelined from active mixed martial arts competition since he suffered a fourth consecutive loss to recent winner, Vicente Luque back in 2021, however, the St. Louis native insists he would entertain a fight with former two-time middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya in a potential UFC comeback. Woodley, a […]

Tyron Woodley UFC return for fight with Israel Adesanya I don't like him

Former undisputed welterweight champion, Tyron Woodley has been sidelined from active mixed martial arts competition since he suffered a fourth consecutive loss to recent winner, Vicente Luque back in 2021, however, the St. Louis native insists he would entertain a fight with former two-time middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya in a potential UFC comeback.

Woodley, a former undisputed welterweight champion under the banner of the UFC, has been sidelined from active combat sports competition since he suffered a second consecutive loss to Jake Paul – the second of which in a stunning KO loss to the Ohio native in their 2021 professional boxing rematch.

Tyron Woodley discusses potential UFC return

Ending his tenure under the banner of the Dana White-led banner following a D’Arce choke submission loss to the above-mentioned, Luque, the polarizing, Woodley has claimed he would entertain a stunning UFC return if he got the opportunity to stand opposite recent UFC 293 headliner and long-standing rival, Adesanya.

“Only thing that would get me back to the UFC – only person I would just wanna beat the f*ck out of, is Israel Adesanya,” Tyron Woodley said on the JAXXON podcast. “I don’t like him. ‘Cos he cap. … I already gave you respect, then they ask me who did I wanna fight, whoever at the tp. So, you’re at the top my brother, so salute.”

“I never wanted to fight Nick or (Diaz), Nate (Diaz), or (Michael) Bisping, or Conor (McGregor), or Georges (St-Pierre) ‘cos I thought they was weak, easy or they was whack. I thought they was the best. To be the best you gotta beat the best.”

Suffering his second undisputed middleweight title loss in the span of 11 months earlier this month, City Kickboxing staple, Adesanya dropped a unanimous decision loss to the outspoken, Sean Strickland in the promotion’s return to Sydney, Australia

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Tyron Woodley reveals offers from multiple kickboxing promotions, plans to return in 2023

Tyron Woodley, KickboxingFormer UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley revealed his intentions to fight multiple times in 2023.  During an interview with MiddleEasy on Tuesday, Woodley shared that he’s received offers from numerous kickboxing organizations. He’s yet to make his kickboxing debut.  “You know, I’m working on a couple fights right now. I’m working on a couple fights […]

Tyron Woodley, Kickboxing

Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley revealed his intentions to fight multiple times in 2023. 

During an interview with MiddleEasy on Tuesday, Woodley shared that he’s received offers from numerous kickboxing organizations. He’s yet to make his kickboxing debut. 

You know, I’m working on a couple fights right now. I’m working on a couple fights this year,” Woodley said. “I mentioned fighting kickboxing, and then I’ve got every top kickboxing promotion hitting me up, everybody calling me out… I’m definitely looking at fighting a couple times this year.” 

Tyron Woodley Says He’s a Fighter Everyone Wants to Compete Against 

The 40-year-old last fought in a boxing match against Jake Paul in December 2021. He suffered a sixth-round knockout loss in the rematch.  Before his boxing debut, Woodley lost his last four mixed martial arts bouts to end his UFC career. 

Despite recent setbacks, Woodley is still a former UFC champion. He captured the welterweight title from Robbie Lawler in July 2016 at UFC 201. He had four successful title defenses. 

The Ferguson, Missouri native believes he’s still a top name in the combat sports world.

A lot of fighters think that I’m the guy they wanna try to fight now because if you fight me and possibly defeat me, you may capture the skeletons in my closet, you may get the titles, you may get the recognition,” Woodley said. “I’m the biggest name on (Kamaru) Usman’s résumé, the biggest name on Gilbert (Burns), Colby Covington, (Vicente) Luque, (and) even Jake Paul… Low-key, I’m in better shape. The wisdom that I have now… I feel like I’mma be more of a problem.” (Transcribed by MMANews)

Tyron Woodley reveals offers from multiple kickboxing promotions, plans to return in 2023

Tyron Woodley, KickboxingFormer UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley revealed his intentions to fight multiple times in 2023.  During an interview with MiddleEasy on Tuesday, Woodley shared that he’s received offers from numerous kickboxing organizations. He’s yet to make his kickboxing debut.  “You know, I’m working on a couple fights right now. I’m working on a couple fights […]

Tyron Woodley, Kickboxing

Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley revealed his intentions to fight multiple times in 2023. 

During an interview with MiddleEasy on Tuesday, Woodley shared that he’s received offers from numerous kickboxing organizations. He’s yet to make his kickboxing debut. 

You know, I’m working on a couple fights right now. I’m working on a couple fights this year,” Woodley said. “I mentioned fighting kickboxing, and then I’ve got every top kickboxing promotion hitting me up, everybody calling me out… I’m definitely looking at fighting a couple times this year.” 

Tyron Woodley Says He’s a Fighter Everyone Wants to Compete Against 

The 40-year-old last fought in a boxing match against Jake Paul in December 2021. He suffered a sixth-round knockout loss in the rematch.  Before his boxing debut, Woodley lost his last four mixed martial arts bouts to end his UFC career. 

Despite recent setbacks, Woodley is still a former UFC champion. He captured the welterweight title from Robbie Lawler in July 2016 at UFC 201. He had four successful title defenses. 

The Ferguson, Missouri native believes he’s still a top name in the combat sports world.

A lot of fighters think that I’m the guy they wanna try to fight now because if you fight me and possibly defeat me, you may capture the skeletons in my closet, you may get the titles, you may get the recognition,” Woodley said. “I’m the biggest name on (Kamaru) Usman’s résumé, the biggest name on Gilbert (Burns), Colby Covington, (Vicente) Luque, (and) even Jake Paul… Low-key, I’m in better shape. The wisdom that I have now… I feel like I’mma be more of a problem.” (Transcribed by MMANews)

Tyron Woodley Provides Latest Update On Combat Sports Return: “I’m Working On A Couple Fights”

Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley has given the latest update on his plans to return to combat sports action this year. Woodley hasn’t competed in any form since 2021, a year that saw him go 0-3 across two sports. His first setback c…

Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley has given the latest update on his plans to return to combat sports action this year. Woodley hasn’t competed in any form since 2021, a year that saw him go 0-3 across two sports. His first setback came in the UFC against Vicente Luque, who sent “The Realest” out…

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Tyron Woodley Questions Not Getting Rematch After Losing Title

Tyron Woodley has questioned why so many UFC champions seem to be getting immediate rematches following losses when he never received that opportunity. The 40-year-old hasn’t competed in MMA since 2021 when he was submitted in the first round by Vicent…

Tyron Woodley has questioned why so many UFC champions seem to be getting immediate rematches following losses when he never received that opportunity. The 40-year-old hasn’t competed in MMA since 2021 when he was submitted in the first round by Vicente Luque at UFC 260. That defeat was Woodley’s fourth in a row, and that…

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Tyron Woodley open to UFC return: “I have no door closed. I’m a businessman.”

tyron woodleyFormer UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley is a free agent who is leaving the door open for a return to the UFC. ‘The Chosen One’ Woodley was cut from the UFC in 2021 after sustaining four consecutive losses. The US-born athlete is the former welterweight champion who held the throne from 2018 to 2018. Since […]

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Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley is a free agent who is leaving the door open for a return to the UFC.

‘The Chosen One’ Woodley was cut from the UFC in 2021 after sustaining four consecutive losses. The US-born athlete is the former welterweight champion who held the throne from 2018 to 2018.

Since leaving the UFC, Woodley has gone 0-2 in professional boxing both bouts being against Jake Paul.

Tyron Woodley looking at a UFC return

The former welterweight king Tyron Woodley sat down in an interview with Just Scrap Radio, the 40-year-old athlete explained:

“I’m a free agent and I’m enjoying my liberation. I’m enjoying doing what I want to do. Fighting when I want to fight and fighting for the amount of money I want. I’m the only guy in this sport that can do that. I know some guys are just recently free agents but with the magnitude of what I’m doing right now, nobody is doing. To be the trailblazer and the one and only and be the first fighter that can go and box, kickbox, muay Thai, I can do Bellator, ONE, PFL, or Glory. I can do my own shit and make top dollar. I’m very thankful, very blessed.”

No matter who comes knocking, Woodley is happy to greet them. He added:

“I have no door closed. I’m a businessman, I can fight in any business I want to. I can fight in any organization I want to. ONE, Bellator, Glory, PFL, UFC. I don’t get my feelings hurt in business. I don’t have to invite you to my daughter’s birthday as long as the check clears.” [Transcript courtesy of BJ Penn]

See the full interview below: