Tyron Woodley

"The Chosen One"

19-7-1★ 6bonuses

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 3-0Boxing 0-3

Last fight: Loss vs Vicente Luque · Submission · Mar 27, 2021

19-7-1 · 12 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Vicente LuqueSUB · R1 3:56

UFCUFC 260: Miocic vs Ngannou 2·March 27, 2021

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Tyron Woodley holds a professional MMA record of 19-7-1. Woodley has won 19 fights: 6 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission, 7 by decision. Of 7 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Woodley lands 2.40 significant strikes per minute with 47% accuracy and averages 0.41 takedowns per 15 minutes. Woodley also has 3 recorded Boxing bouts. Most recent fight: March 27, 2021. Tracked organizations: UFC, STRIKEFORCE.

Profile

Height: 5'9"175 cm
Weight: 170 lbs77 kg
Reach: 74"188 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: Apr 7, 1982
Age: 44
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Ferguson, Missouri, United States

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Career history

LOSS
vs Vicente Luque
UFC 260: Miocic vs Ngannou 2· Mar 27, 2021· Welterweight· 19-7-1 vs 20-7-1
SUB
R1 · 3:56
FOTN
LOSS
vs Colby Covington
UFC Fight Night: Covington vs Woodley· Sep 19, 2020· Welterweight· 19-6-1 vs 16-2
TKO
R5 · 1:19
LOSS
vs Gilbert Burns
UFC Fight Night: Woodley vs Burns· May 30, 2020· Welterweight· 19-5-1 vs 19-3
UD
R5 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Kamaru UsmanTitle bout
UFC 235: Jones vs Smith· Mar 2, 2019· Welterweight· 19-4-1 vs 15-1
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Darren Till×4Title bout · Title win #4
UFC 228: Woodley vs Till· Sep 8, 2018· Welterweight· 19-3-1 vs 17-1-1
SUB
R2 · 4:19
POTN
WIN
vs Demian Maia×3Title bout · Title win #3
UFC 214: Cormier vs Jones 2· Jul 29, 2017· Welterweight· 18-3-1 vs 25-7
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Stephen Thompson×2Title bout · Title win #2
UFC 209: Woodley vs Thompson 2· Mar 4, 2017· Welterweight· 17-3-1 vs 13-2-1
MD
R5 · 5:00
DRAW
vs Stephen ThompsonTitle bout
UFC 205: Alvarez vs McGregor· Nov 12, 2016· Welterweight· 16-3-1 vs 13-1-1
DRAW
R5 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Robbie Lawler×1Title bout · Title win #1
UFC 201: Lawler vs Woodley· Jul 30, 2016· Welterweight· 16-3 vs 27-11
TKO
R1 · 2:12
POTN
WIN
vs Kelvin Gastelum
UFC 183: Silva vs Diaz· Jan 31, 2015· Welterweight· 15-3 vs 11-1
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Dong Hyun Kim
UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs Le· Aug 23, 2014· Welterweight· 14-3 vs 19-3-1
TKO
R1 · 1:01
POTN
LOSS
vs Rory MacDonald
UFC 174: Johnson vs Bagautinov· Jun 14, 2014· Welterweight· 13-3 vs 17-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Carlos Condit
UFC 171: Hendricks vs Lawler· Mar 15, 2014· Welterweight· 13-2 vs 29-8
TKO
R2 · 2:00
WIN
vs Josh Koscheck
UFC 167: St-Pierre vs Hendricks· Nov 16, 2013· Welterweight· 12-2 vs 17-8
TKO
R1 · 4:38
KOTN
LOSS
vs Jake Shields
UFC 161: Evans vs Henderson· Jun 15, 2013· Welterweight· 11-2 vs 28-6-1
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Jay Hieron
UFC 156: Aldo vs Edgar· Feb 2, 2013· Welterweight· 11-1 vs 23-7
TKO
R1 · 0:36
LOSS
vs Nate MarquardtTitle bout
Strikeforce: Rockhold vs Kennedy· Jul 13, 2012· Welterweight· 10-1 vs 32-10-2
TKO
R4 · 1:39
WIN
vs Jordan Mein
Strikeforce: Rockhold vs Jardine· Jan 6, 2012· Welterweight· 10-0 vs 24-8
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Paul Daley
Strikeforce/M-1 Global: Fedor vs Henderson· Jul 29, 2011· Welterweight· 9-0 vs 27-11-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Tarec Saffiedine
Strikeforce: Challengers 13· Jan 6, 2011· Welterweight· 8-0 vs 10-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Andre Galvao
Strikeforce: Diaz vs Noons 2· Oct 8, 2010· Welterweight· 7-0 vs 5-2
TKO
R1 · 1:48
WIN
vs Nathan Coy
Strikeforce: Challengers 8· May 20, 2010· Welterweight· 6-0 vs 7-3
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Rudy Bears
Strikeforce: Challengers 5· Nov 19, 2009· Welterweight· 5-0 vs 10-4
SUB
R1 · 2:52
WIN
vs Zach Light
Strikeforce: Challengers 3· Sep 24, 2009· Welterweight· 4-0 vs 6-9
SUB
R2 · 3:38
WIN
vs Sal Woods
Strikeforce: Lawler vs Shields· Jun 5, 2009· Welterweight· 3-0 vs 2-7
SUB
R1 · 4:20
WIN
vs Jeff Carstens
Pennsylvania Regional· Apr 30, 2009· 2-0 vs 6-18
SUB
WIN
vs Steve Schneider
Missouri Regional· Feb 7, 2009· 1-0 vs 11-17-1
SUB

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseFolkstyle Wrestling

2018Black belt · BJJ · Din Thomas
2005All-American · NCAA D1 · 165 lb Catchweight
2003All-American · NCAA D1 · 165 lb Catchweight
2003Champion · Big 12 Championships · 165 lb Catchweight
2000Champion · State HS · 160 lb Catchweight
University of Missouri · Wrestling Folkstyle · 2000-2005
McCluer High School · Wrestling Folkstyle · -2000

Camp

American Top Team · Coconut Creek, Florida, United States
ATT Evolution · St. Louis area, Missouri, United States
Roufusport · Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Former

Coaches

Din Thomas · Grappling coach
Duke Roufus · Striking coach
Yves Edwards · Cornerman
Brian Smith · Wrestling coach

Training partners

Ben Askren

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Welterweight roster (21 fighters)

One-Shot Power

99 · top 5% in division

Fast Hands

96 · top 10% in division

Granite Base

95 · best in division

Punch power99

Kick power95

Punch speed96

Kick speed92

Accuracy92

Takedowns92

Ground striking98

Submissions93

Chin94

Body strength95

Cardio89

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 19-7-1 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed2.40per min

47% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.90per min

57% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.41per 15 min

35% success

Takedowns stuffed88%

Submission attempts0.2per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 9-6-1 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed2.40per min

47% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.90per min

57% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.41per 15 min

35% success

Takedowns stuffed88%

Submission attempts0.2per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Tyron Woodley sits in the top 25.

All MMA

UFC

Bonus résumé

Tyron Woodley has won 6 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $300,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×2★ Performance of the Night ×3★ KO of the Night ×1

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Recent & upcoming opponents

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Tyron Woodley earns per fight.

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Official UFC Ranking

Tyron Woodley's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: Unranked
Peak: Champion Welterweight
First ranked: Dec 30, 2013
Times ranked: 283

Men's Pound-for-Pound

Welterweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1802▼15
Peak: 1883Sep 8, 2018
Rated fights: 27

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Frequently asked questions

When does Tyron Woodley fight next?

Tyron Woodley has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Tyron Woodley's record?

Tyron Woodley's professional MMA record is 19-7-1.

Who is Tyron Woodley fighting next?

Tyron Woodley's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Tyron Woodley fight last?

Tyron Woodley most recently fought Vicente Luque at UFC 260: Miocic vs Ngannou 2 on Saturday, March 27, 2021, LOSS (Submission).

What weight class does Tyron Woodley fight in?

Tyron Woodley fights at Welterweight.

How many knockouts does Tyron Woodley have?

Tyron Woodley has 6 wins by KO/TKO and 6 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Tyron Woodley won?

Tyron Woodley has won 6 UFC post-fight bonuses: 2× Fight of the Night, 3× Performance of the Night, 1× KO of the Night.

How tall is Tyron Woodley?

Tyron Woodley is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.

How much does Tyron Woodley weigh?

Tyron Woodley weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).

What is Tyron Woodley's reach?

Tyron Woodley has a reach of 74" (188 cm).

How old is Tyron Woodley?

Tyron Woodley is 44 years old (born Apr 7, 1982).

Where is Tyron Woodley from?

Tyron Woodley is from the United States.

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CAREER SUMMARY