Colby Covington proved he might not need American Top Team to succeed after all.
The longstanding rivalry between Covington (16-2, 3 KOs) and Tyron Woodley (19-6, 7 KOs) saw the two welterweight stars, and former teammates, finally meet in the Octagon for UFC Fight Night 178. It did not go well for Woodley.
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Covington, a heavy favorite, controlled the fight from the opening bell and earned a technical knockout in the fifth round that left Woodley on the mat in serious pain after the bout ended.