T. Woodley wants to win the belt back. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook tyron.woodley
The former welterweight champion (up to 77kg.), Tyron woodley, he already has a date to return to the Octagon. Without fighting since he lost the title to Kamaru Usman, almost a year ago, the North American will exchange forces against Leon edwards in the main fight of UFC London, scheduled for March 21st. The information was released by 'MMA Fighting'.
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Woodley held the welterweight belt from 2016 until 2019, when he was beaten by Usman in a unanimous decision by the judges, in one of the main fights of UFC 235.
While the North American is coming off a defeat, Edwards has built, over the last few years, a reputation as one of the most dangerous athletes in the division, beating names like Donald Cerrone e Rafael dos Anjos. English numbers speak for themselves. There are eight victories in a row, a mark that placed him in fourth place in the category ranking, behind only Jorge masvidal, Colby covington and Tyron himself.
Before the setback for the defending champion, Woodley also had a streak of seven challenges without knowing what it's like to lose. To return to title challenger status and thus have the opportunity to regain his old belt, Tyron will have to get past Leon to be able to ask for a confrontation against the champion.
Today, at 37 years old, Tyron has made 24 appearances since turning professional in MMA. In total, the combatant won on 19 occasions, lost on four and has a draw.
Edwards, 28, has fought 21 times and won 18, suffering three setbacks.
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