The rematch between UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley (16-3-1) and No.1 contender Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson (13-1-1) is now set for UFC 209 in Las Vegas.
The two battled to an exciting draw at New York’s UFC 205 and it’s expected to be the same here.
💪💪💪💪So it's on Folks!!! 💪💪💪💪💪
Be careful what you ask for @wonderboymma You just might get it!… https://t.co/Di3zTcRy1w
— Tyron T-Wood Woodley (@TWooodley) January 10, 2017
Welcome back to The Crossfire.
MMA Crossfire Vault – UFC 209 news
The preamble started on Twitter with no signs of it stopping anytime soon.
Here is how I really feel https://t.co/Iy1v8msVDu https://t.co/7mYJeUmfHf
— Tyron T-Wood Woodley (@TWooodley) January 10, 2017
Waiting on you @TWooodley pic.twitter.com/XwFqePtVbe
— Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) January 9, 2017
Thompson has also been in the news for publicly blaming Ronda Rousey’s coach Edmond Tarverdyan for her loss at UFC 207.
@WonderboyMMA shares his thoughts on Ronda Rousey's #UFC207 performance and why her coach is to blame. https://t.co/Qc9xc9dSNb
— bjpenndotcom (@bjpenndotcom) January 8, 2017
UFC 209 is scheduled for March 4 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Your #UFC209 main event! @TWooodley & @WonderboyMMA square off AGAIN on Mar. 4th! 🎟 ➡️ 1/20 ➡️ https://t.co/LSopIGxINe pic.twitter.com/fMvSGFknYY
— UFC (@ufc) January 10, 2017
Announced matches include:
Tyron Woodley (16-3-1) vs Stephen Thompson (13-1-1)
Alistair Overeem (41-15-0) vs Mark Hunt (12-10-1, 1NC)
Darren Elkins (21-5-0) vs Mirsad Bektic (11-0-0)
Todd Duffee (9-3-0) vs Mark Godbeer (11-3-0)
More bouts are expected to be announced.
Tickets go on sale Jan. 20.
