WelterweightNOT FIGHTING

Tyron Woodley

19-7-1

Age

Height

5'9"

Weight

171 lbs

Reach

74"

Avg Fight Time

12:34

Gym

American Top Team ATT Coconut Creek, FL

Wins By

7 KO · 5 Sub · 7 Dec

Losses By

—

Wins by Rd

R1 4R2 2R3 1R5 2

Last 5

WLLLL

Finish Rate

63%

Bonuses

—

Style

Freestyle

Location

St. Louis, United States

Fight History

WIN

vs Dong Hyun Kim

UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs Le· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 1:01

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:01

LOSS

vs Colby Covington

UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Woodley· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

to Rib injury

R5 1:19

KO/TKOto Rib injury·R5 1:19

LOSS

vs Gilbert Burns

UFC Fight Night: Woodley vs. Burns· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

LOSS

vs Vicente Luque

UFC 260: Miocic vs. Ngannou· 2021-03-27

Submission

D'Arce Choke On Ground

R1 3:56

SubmissionD'Arce Choke On Ground·R1 3:56

LOSS

vs Kamaru Usman

UFC 235: Jones vs. Smith· 2019-03-02

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

WIN

vs Darren Till

UFC 228: Woodley vs. Till· 2018-09-08

Submission

D'Arce Choke From Half Guard

R2 4:19

SubmissionD'Arce Choke From Half Guard·R2 4:19

WIN

vs Demian Maia

UFC 214: Cormier vs. Jones 2· 2017-07-29

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

WIN

vs Stephen Thompson

UFC 209: Woodley vs. Thompson 2· 2017-03-04

Decision - Majority

R5 5:00

Decision - Majority·R5 5:00

DRAW

vs Stephen Thompson

UFC 205: Alvarez vs McGregor· 2016-11-12

Decision - Majority

R5 5:00

Decision - Majority·R5 5:00

WIN

vs Robbie Lawler

UFC 201: Lawler vs. Woodley· 2016-07-30

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 2:12

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 2:12

WIN

vs Kelvin Gastelum

UFC 183: Silva vs Diaz· 2015-01-31

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Rory MacDonald

UFC 174: Johnson vs Bagautinov· 2014-06-14

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Carlos Condit

UFC 171: Hendricks vs Lawler· 2014-03-15

KO/TKO

to Knee Injury

R2 2:00

KO/TKOto Knee Injury·R2 2:00

WIN

vs Josh Koscheck

UFC 167: St-Pierre vs Hendricks· 2013-11-16

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 4:38

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 4:38

LOSS

vs Jake Shields

UFC 161: Evans vs Henderson· 2013-06-15

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Jay Hieron

UFC 156: Aldo vs Edgar· 2013-02-02

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 0:36

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 0:36

Fighter Archetype

Submission Artist

Front-Choke Specialist

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

2.4/min

Grappling

1.06 TD

Defense

55%

⚖️Tyron adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

🧬Competent across all ranges — 49% striking and 40% TD accuracy

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

11 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Leg Kicks

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level

55%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Counters

55%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Jabs

45%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

🤼Clinch

Elbows

45%

⭐Other

Knees

45%

🥊Head/Hand

Head Kicks

36%

Common Combinations

Distance → Clinch

3× detected

Clinch → Takedown

3× detected

Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data

Striking Pattern Analysis

◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (55%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (110%) of offensive output.
◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 245% of offense - limited but refined.
▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes

83% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

17% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)

Punch to Head At Distance

80% of KOs

to Knee Injury

20% of KOs

🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)

Other

D'Arce Choke From Half Guard

100% of subs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 83% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (4x, 80% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on D'Arce Choke From Half Guard (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
🎪📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

🥊

Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.

⚠️

Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (16/100). Opponents exploit this.

🚫

Anti-wrestler: 88% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.

📈

Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (142% in R3). Outworks opponents.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

49%

Average

0%100%

Striking Defense

55%

Above Avg

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

35% acc51%

Clinch

78% acc27%

Ground

83% acc23%

Striking Differential-0.40/min

2.36 landed/min2.76 absorbed/min

2.36

Landed/Min

2.76

Absorbed/Min

0.58

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed730

Sig. Strikes Attempted1499

Key Insights

Tyron incorporates heavy clinch work (30%).

Effective body attack (36%).

Utilizes an effective jab.

Clinch active: 27% of output in the clinch (78% accuracy).

Effective ground striker: 23% from ground at 83% accuracy.

Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

40%

Below Avg

0%100%

TD Defense

88%

Elite

0%100%

TD Success Rate

Landed

Defended

Total

1.06

TD / 15min

0.39

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

Attempted

31%

Accuracy

Submission Timing

3 total attempts

Opportunistic

33%

Key Insights

Elite TD defense (88%).

5 career submission wins.

Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.

Ground active: 23% of output from ground position.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

467

0.86

Ratio

Absorbed

540

Chin Rating

Iron

KD Exchange

9/0

KD Recovery

Never Dropped

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

19.8

Low Output

Strikes/Min

3.4

Standing %

89%

R3 vs R1 Output

142%

Strong Finisher

Key Insights

⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.86x) - absorbs more than deals.

🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.

🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.

⚙️ High engagement score (19.8) - maintains relentless pace.

📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 142% of R1.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 16 fights

R1 Control

0:44

R2 Control

0:42

R3 Control

0:20

R1 to Final

+8%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Keeps distance in R3, avoids grappling when fatigued.

Target Selection Evolution

Head

-8.7pp

Body

+9.7pp

Leg

-0.9pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

-14.8pp

Round Patterns

⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast

🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter

Championship Rounds

Based on 6 five-round fights

Rounds 1-3 Avg

11.6

sig strikes / round

Rounds 4-5 Avg

9.3

sig strikes / round

Output Change

80%

R4-5 vs R1-3

Slight Fade

Competitive Profile

Strength of Schedule

Opponent quality and career progression

Avg Opponent ELO

3096

Championship

Career-wide opponent strength

Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)

/ 5

20% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights