Tyron “The Chosen One” Woodley is a 40 year old Male fighter from United States with a 19-7-1 pro MMA record. Woodley most recently fought Jake Paul at Paul vs. Woodley 2 on Saturday December 18, 2021. Tyron Woodley lost to Jake Paul by KO/TKO at 2:12 of Round 6 in the division.
Tyron Woodley has 19 wins with a 64% finish rate, including 6 by knockout, 6 by submission, 7 by decision.
Tyron Woodley is currently on a 4 fight losing skid.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 19-6-1 | Vicente Luque |
SUB
R1 3:56
|
UFC 260 | 2021-03-27 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Loss | 19-5-1 | Colby Covington |
KO/TKO
R5 1:19
|
UFC Fight Night | 2020-09-19 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Loss | 19-4-1 | Gilbert Burns |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2020-05-30 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Loss | 19-3-1 | Kamaru Usman |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
UFC 235 | 2019-03-02 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Win | 18-3-1 | Darren Till |
SUB
R2 4:19
|
UFC 228 | 2018-09-08 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Win | 17-3-1 | Demian Maia |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
UFC 214 | 2017-07-29 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Win | 16-3-1 | Stephen Thompson |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
UFC 209 | 2017-03-04 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Draw | 16-3-0 | Stephen Thompson |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
UFC 205 | 2016-11-12 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Win | 15-3-0 | Robbie Lawler |
KO/TKO
R1 2:12
|
UFC 201 | 2016-07-30 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Win | 14-3-0 | Kelvin Gastelum |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 183 | 2015-01-31 | Catchweight | UFC |
| Win | 13-3-0 | Dong Hyun Kim |
KO/TKO
R1 1:01
|
UFC Fight Night 48 | 2014-08-23 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Loss | 13-2-0 | Rory MacDonald |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 174 | 2014-06-14 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Win | 12-2-0 | Carlos Condit |
KO/TKO
R2 2:00
|
UFC 171 | 2014-03-15 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Win | 11-2-0 | Josh Koscheck |
KO/TKO
R1 4:38
|
UFC 167 | 2013-11-16 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Loss | 11-1-0 | Jake Shields |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 161 | 2013-06-15 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Win | 10-1-0 | Jay Hieron |
KO/TKO
R1 0:36
|
UFC 156 | 2013-02-02 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Loss | 10-0-0 | Nate Marquardt |
KO/TKO
R4 1:39
|
Strikeforce | 2012-07-14 | Welterweight | SF |
| Win | 9-0-0 | Jordan Mein |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Strikeforce | 2012-01-07 | Welterweight | SF |
| Win | 8-0-0 | Paul Daley |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Strikeforce | 2011-07-30 | Welterweight | SF |
| Win | 7-0-0 | Tarec Saffiedine |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Strikeforce Challengers 13 | 2011-01-07 | Welterweight | SF |
| Win | 6-0-0 | Andre Galvao |
KO/TKO
R1 1:48
|
Strikeforce | 2010-10-09 | Welterweight | SF |
| Win | 5-0-0 | Nathan Coy |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Strikeforce Challengers 8 | 2010-05-22 | Welterweight | SF |
| Win | 4-0-0 | Rudy Bears |
SUB
R1 2:52
|
Strikeforce Challengers 5 | 2009-11-20 | Welterweight | SF |
| Win | 3-0-0 | Zach Light |
SUB
R2 3:38
|
Strikeforce Challengers 3 | 2009-09-25 | Welterweight | SF |
| Win | 2-0-0 | Sal Woods |
SUB
R1 4:20
|
Strikeforce | 2009-06-06 | Welterweight | SF |
| Win | 1-0-0 | Jeff Carstens |
SUB
R1 0:48
|
Regional circuit | 2009-04-30 | ||
| Win | 0-0-0 | Steve Schneider |
SUB
R1 1:09
|
Regional circuit | 2009-02-07 |
Woodley made his professional debut against Steve Schneider on February 7, 2009, fighting on the regional circuit.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Steve Schneider who carried a 11-16-1 professional MMA record into the fight.
Tyron Woodley beat Steve Schneider by Submission at 1:09 of Round 1.
Woodley made his debut in the UFC against Jay Hieron on February 2, 2013, fighting on the preliminary card of UFC 156: Aldo vs. Edgar having compiled a 10-1-0 professional MMA record.
Tyron Woodley beat Jay Hieron by KO/TKO at 0:36 of Round 1.
Since his debut, Woodley has gone on to fight a total of 16 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 9-6-1.
Woodley defeated the previously unbeaten Kelvin Gastelum on January 31, 2015, at UFC 183: Silva vs. Diaz. Kelvin Gastelum came into the fight with a 11-0-0 record. Woodley was a -215 betting favorite going into the fight. Tyron Woodley beat Kelvin Gastelum by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Woodley won the UFC Welterweight Championship defeating Robbie Lawler on July 30, 2016 at UFC 201: Lawler vs. Woodley.
This was Woodley's 1st UFC championship fight.
Tyron Woodley beat Robbie Lawler by KO/TKO at 2:12 of Round 1. Tyron Woodley took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night.
Woodley defended his belt for the 0th time against Stephen Thompson on November 12, 2016 at UFC 205: Alvarez vs. McGregor.
Tyron Woodley vs Stephen Thompson ended in draw by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
Woodley defended his belt against Stephen Thompson on March 4, 2017 at UFC 209: Woodley vs. Thompson 2.
This was Woodley's first successful UFC welterweight title defence.
Tyron Woodley beat Stephen Thompson by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Woodley defended his belt for the 2nd time against Demian Maia on July 29, 2017 at UFC 214: Cormier vs. Jones 2.
Tyron Woodley beat Demian Maia by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Woodley defended his belt for the 3rd time against Darren Till on September 8, 2018 at UFC 228: Woodley vs. Till.
Tyron Woodley beat Darren Till by Submission at 4:19 of Round 2. Tyron Woodley took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night.
Woodley defeated the previously unbeaten Darren Till on September 8, 2018, at UFC 228: Woodley vs. Till. Darren Till came into the fight with a 17-0-1 record. Woodley was a -115 betting even going into the fight. Tyron Woodley beat Darren Till by Submission at 4:19 of Round 2. Tyron Woodley took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night.
Woodley lost his UFC Welterweight title to Kamaru Usman on March 2, 2019 at UFC 235: Jones vs. Smith having previously made 3 title defences.
Tyron Woodley lost to Kamaru Usman by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Woodley's last win came against Darren Till at UFC 228 on Saturday September 8, 2018. Tyron Woodley beat Darren Till by Submission at 4:19 of Round 2. Tyron Woodley took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night.
Woodley is not currently booked for any fights.
Woodley's last loss came against Vicente Luque at UFC 260 on Saturday March 27, 2021. Tyron Woodley lost to Vicente Luque by Submission at 3:56 of Round 1. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
Woodley has fought 16 times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 9-6-1.
Woodley has knocked out 6 opponents.
Woodley has submitted 6 opponents.
Woodley has been knocked out 2 times.
Woodley has been submitted 1 times.
