Tyron Woodley already started making noise just a few hours after winning the UFC Welterweight Division.
After that first round knockout in that Saturday fight vs Robbie Lawler, Woodley wasted no time calling out UFC Legends Georges St.Pierre and returnee Nick Diaz for his first title defense. But people can’t help but noticed that that number one contender, Stephen Thompson was left off the list. Woodley then came back and defended his statement saying that he has now the leverage to demand a big money fight.
Based on the report from MMA Fighting, Woodley said during the MMA hour and we quote “I want to say I’m the best in the world, Right now I’m the UFC welterweight champion of the world. People can say I’m the best in the world, but I’ve fought Georges St-Pierre and Nick Diaz is not a retired fighter. So, why not compete against Nick Diaz, who is definitely a top-five (fighter)? I feel like his brother is finally cashing in on that big payday, but I do believe Nick Diaz has brought enough attention to the sport, raised enough eyebrows, put enough butts in the seats, sold enough pay-per-view buys. Maybe he deserves – since we’re using this world ‘deserves’ so much – maybe he deserves to cash out, and that’s why I made a suggestion for UFC 202. It’s three weeks away, I’m in great shape, and I know he’s training with his brother getting him ready for his fight.”“Secondly, Georges St-Pierre is the best of all-time. I can say I’m better than Georges, but I’ve not competed against him so I can’t really make that bold statement. If Georges St-Pierre decides that he wants to come back and he’s interested in fighting me, which he is, that’s going to be my No. 1 pick.”
“I’m not taking away anything from Stephen ‘Wonderboy.’ He’s a phenomenal fighter. He’s done a great job. He’s not new as far as competition or youth, but he’s fairly new to the higher levels of mixed martial arts.”
Tyron Woodley also compared Stephen Thomson’s situations to other big names in the industry wherein they were not given the opportunity for a shot in the title. In addition, Woodley also mentioned that he is the one in control of his family and their goals. These goals, according to him, are within their reach given the right fight.