Tyron Woodley

Awards & Honours

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Tyron Woodley stands as one of the most accomplished welterweights in UFC history. His reign as champion spanned over three years, during which he defended the belt four times against top-tier competition. Being inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame cements his status as a legend who helped define the division. His ability to generate high pay-per-view buys and his memorable performances against elite fighters like Robbie Lawler and Stephen Thompson have left an indelible mark on the sport's modern era.

AwardsTyron Woodley is a former UFC Welterweight Champion and holds the distinction of being a five-time world champion in the organization. His achievements include multiple successful title defenses and induction into the UFC Hall of Fame. He has received numerous Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night bonuses throughout his career, recognizing his exciting fighting style.

Honours & Distinctions

UFC Hall of Fame Induction

Ultimate Fighting Championship·2024

Inducted into the Pioneer Wing for his contributions to the welterweight division.

NCAA Division I All-American

NCAA Wrestling·2006

Earned All-American honors for his performance in collegiate wrestling.

Big 12 Conference Champion

Big 12 Conference·2007

Won the conference championship title while representing the University of Missouri.

Rankings & Lists

Greatest UFC Welterweights of All Time

MMA Fighting·2020

Magazine Covers

Inside Fights

May 2016

The Chosen One

ESPN The Magazine

March 2017

Champion's Reign

Records & Feats

Longest Title Reign in UFC Welterweight History

Career Milestone·2016

Held the UFC Welterweight Championship for over three years with four successful defenses.

Most Pay-Per-View Buys in a Welterweight Bout

Box Office·2017

His rematch with Robbie Lawler generated record-breaking viewership numbers for the division.