UFC 209 is built around the welterweight title fight at the top of it. Tyron Woodley and Stephen Thompson ended up with a draw when they faced off at UFC 205 back in November. It’s the kind of result that practically demands a rematch, that demands clarity as to just who is the best in the world at 170 lbs. But, it’s not what’s driving the hype for next weekend’s card.
UFC 209 may be headlined by Woodley vs. Thompson II, but the focus has shifted squarely on Khabib Nurmagomedov vs.