ESPN.com · Mar 5, 2017
Tyron Woodley defeats Stephen Thompson via majority decision
LAS VEGAS -- The welterweight rivalry between Tyron Woodley and Stephen Thompson appears to be over -- and although their second fight was as close as the first, it's unlikely they'll ever do it again.
In the end, Woodley (17-3-1) emerged the winner, as he successfully defended his welterweight title with a majority decision over Thompson at UFC 209 on Saturday. Judges scored the fight for Woodley 48-47, 48-47 and 47-47. ESPN.com scored it 49-48 for Woodley.
The UFC 209 main event was a rematch of a 170-pound title fight from November, which ended in a draw. The first meeting was an instant classic, with several momentum swings. The second was a complete chess match, with very little action.