Tyron Woodley has no issues fighting again in 2018. The UFC welterweight champion took out Darren Till at UFC 228, which was his fourth successful title defense. Now he knows that Colby Covington is next, and Colby is already talking his usual smack. So Woodley is willing to fight Covington in November at UFC 230, but there’s one big caveat a hand injury.
T-Wood explained the situation as a recent guest on MMA Junkie Radio:
“I’ve got an MRI on my thumb and I’m sending it for a second opinion,” Woodley said. “If I’m good, then I have no issue with fighting in November.