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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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Strikeforce: Nate Marquardt vs. Tyron Woodley Head-to-Toe Breakdown

One of the top up-and-comers in the welterweight division is set to welcome a former UFC middleweight title contender to the division…and it seems nobody knows about it. This Saturday night, live from Portland, Ore. on Showtime, the Strikeforce W…

One of the top up-and-comers in the welterweight division is set to welcome a former UFC middleweight title contender to the division…and it seems nobody knows about it. This Saturday night, live from Portland, Ore. on Showtime, the Strikeforce Welterweight Championship, last worn by Nick Diaz, will be on the line as Strikeforce veteran Tyron […]

Tyron Woodley Feels Marquardt Is Trying to Hype Himself for Fight

Tyron Woodley has traveled the road from prospect to contender and if everything goes as planned, on Saturday night he will be crowned champion. The former University of Missouri wrestling standout faces veteran Nate Marquardt for the vacant Strikeforc…

Tyron Woodley has traveled the road from prospect to contender and if everything goes as planned, on Saturday night he will be crowned champion. The former University of Missouri wrestling standout faces veteran Nate Marquardt for the vacant Strikeforce welterweight title. This will undoubtedly be the biggest fight of Woodley’s career. Marquardt, who was once […]

Tyron Woodley Talks Nate Marquardt’s Steroid Use, Greasing and More

Steroids in any sport today seems to be a growing trend as the desire to remain ahead of competition has overshadowed the old school approach of hard work. Strikeforce welterweight star Tyron Woodley (10-0) believes Nate “The Great” Marquar…

Steroids in any sport today seems to be a growing trend as the desire to remain ahead of competition has overshadowed the old school approach of hard work. Strikeforce welterweight star Tyron Woodley (10-0) believes Nate “The Great” Marquardt (31-10-2) will be no exception as the two will square off later this year. “I think […]