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Josh Koscheck vs. Tyron Woodley Added to UFC 167

UFC 167, scheduled for November 16, is developing a very welterweight feel.  Headlining the event is a title showdown between Georges St-Pierre and Johny Hendricks. Also featured is a 170-pound contest between rising star Rory MacDonald and resurgent veteran Robbie Lawler.  Now, according to a recent announcement from the the UFC’s official Twitter account, you can […]

UFC 167, scheduled for November 16, is developing a very welterweight feel.  Headlining the event is a title showdown between Georges St-Pierre and Johny Hendricks. Also featured is a 170-pound contest between rising star Rory MacDonald and resurgent veteran Robbie Lawler.  Now, according to a recent announcement from the the UFC’s official Twitter account, you can […]

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UFC 161: Jake Shields Ready for Welterweight Elite After Win Over Tyron Woodley

Entering UFC 161, Jake Shields desperately needed a win to re-establish himself as a contender in the welterweight division. As it turns out, he was up to the task and did just that, defeating Tyron Woodley via split decision.  Once upon a time, Shields was considered one of the top welterweights (and middleweights) in the […]

Entering UFC 161, Jake Shields desperately needed a win to re-establish himself as a contender in the welterweight division. As it turns out, he was up to the task and did just that, defeating Tyron Woodley via split decision.  Once upon a time, Shields was considered one of the top welterweights (and middleweights) in the […]

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Jake Shields Talks Tyron Woodley: ‘He Thinks He’s a Little Better Than He Is’

Former UFC title contender Jake Shields has been stuck between a rock and a hard place for the last few years while juggling his weight to move between the welterweight and middleweight divisions. In 2009, while fighting in Strikeforce, the challenges at welterweight dried up, so Shields decided to try his hand at 185 pounds—just […]

Former UFC title contender Jake Shields has been stuck between a rock and a hard place for the last few years while juggling his weight to move between the welterweight and middleweight divisions. In 2009, while fighting in Strikeforce, the challenges at welterweight dried up, so Shields decided to try his hand at 185 pounds—just […]

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UFC 161: Tyron Woodley Ready for the Wolves of the Welterweight Division

The welterweight division is the deepest and most competitive under the UFC banner, and Tyron Woodley is eager to get to the top of the ladder. The former standout wrestler from Missouri University blazed a trail through the Strikeforce organization go…

The welterweight division is the deepest and most competitive under the UFC banner, and Tyron Woodley is eager to get to the top of the ladder. The former standout wrestler from Missouri University blazed a trail through the Strikeforce organization going from surging prospect to title contender in less than three years. The rapid progress […]

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Jake Shields vs Tyron Woodley: Head-to-Toe Breakdown

Ever since Strikeforce closed their doors in January, the stars who were absorbed onto the UFC roster have been making major waves. Antonio Silva, Gilbert Melendez and Nick Diaz are preparing for title bouts, while lower-tier fighters Bobby Green and D…

Ever since Strikeforce closed their doors in January, the stars who were absorbed onto the UFC roster have been making major waves. Antonio Silva, Gilbert Melendez and Nick Diaz are preparing for title bouts, while lower-tier fighters Bobby Green and Derek Brunson have already recorded signature wins in their new company. At UFC 161, one-time […]

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Tyron Woodley vs. Rory MacDonald: Head-to-Toe Breakdown

Tyron Woodley made a quick and impressive debut in the Octagon with a 36-second knockout of Jay Hieron at UFC 156. The former Strikeforce title contender and highly touted prospect is not wasting any time in calling out the welterweight elite under the bright lights of the UFC. In an interview with Sherdog Radio (h/t fighthubtv.com), […]

Tyron Woodley made a quick and impressive debut in the Octagon with a 36-second knockout of Jay Hieron at UFC 156. The former Strikeforce title contender and highly touted prospect is not wasting any time in calling out the welterweight elite under the bright lights of the UFC. In an interview with Sherdog Radio (h/t fighthubtv.com), […]

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