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Tyron Woodley says he plans to fight again, potentially for one MMA bout

By Egleze Editorial Desk · Published September 17, 2026 · The Ariel Helwani Show · Tyron Woodley OPENS UP on Career Ups and Downs, Lessons Learned, Returning to MMA, Losing to Khamzat
Tyron Woodley says he plans to fight again, potentially for one MMA bout
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Tyron Woodley OPENS UP on Career Ups and Downs, Lessons Learned, Returning to MMA, Losing to Khamzat

What was said

"“I recently made the choice that I'm going to give this MMA thing the proper clothes. I'm gonna go out there and I'mma fight and I'mma I'mma fight freely. I'mma fight on my terms and I'm gonna get busy. one fight.”"

Tyron Woodley says he has decided to return to MMA and fight again, adding it could be as little as a single bout fought “on my terms”. He also says he expects to speak with Scott Coker about it that night and remains open to what “makes the most sense” in terms of where he competes.

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Tyron Woodley · guest
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The Ariel Helwani Show
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Tyron Woodley OPENS UP on Career Ups and Downs, Lessons Learned, Returning to MMA, Losing to Khamzat
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