Tyron Woodley Sidelined By Torn Hand Ligaments

[NandoMoura]

Tyron Woodley is going under the knife.

The UFC welterweight champion told ESPN that he will have surgery on his right hand in two weeks and, according to his doctor, will be out between eight and 12 weeks.

Woodley said the surgery is scheduled for mid-October. He injured his hand in the first round of his win over Till at UFC 228 earlier this month, which Woodley won via second-round submission.

The UFC had considered booking Woodley vs. Colby Covington for the 170-pound title at UFC 230 on Nov. 3 at Madison Square Garden, however, those plans have now been scrapped due to Woodley's upcoming surgery. The promotion has yet to finalize a main event for its return to New York City.

http://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/...erweight-champion-surgery-torn-hand-ligaments

 

[DarkneT]

Fucking good!


Wait.. we like Tyron now don't we..

I mean fuck

 

[HoFF]

 

[SeattleFightFan]

That’s a shame

 

[rockylion]

 

[HoFF]

 

[theheater]

This isn't woodleys fault but his entire reign as champ is just a disaster. Ko'd a far past prime champ, one dimensional contenders, absurd call outs, and inactivity

 

[FacePlantingPro]

FUCK.

Least he'll be back within 6 months.

Who the fuck is headlining 230 then?

 

[Fergelmince]

strip his belt NOW!

 

[Gilday]

If he's not able to compete in 3 months he should be stripped

As is the precedent for Welterweight champions

 

[Haj01]

Woodley vs Jon Jones confirmed at UFC 230

 

[Verace]

How would he beat yo ass otherwise?

Meanwhile watch wme reestablish Colby as interim

 

[HoFF]

That sucks tho... whatever 230 is stacked!

 

[Failwani]

Can he still beat my ass one handed tho?

 

[John makfresshi]

If he's not able to compete in 3 months he should be stripped

As is the precedent for Welterweight champions

I believe zero ufc ww champs have been stripped. Unless you consider the asinine belt Colby was given for beating RDA up for 25 minutes. Great win, stupid fake belt!

 

[EXOICHO]

Give Colby back his belt and let him fight GSP.

 

[GearSolidMetal]

Title Defence.
Surgery.
Title Defence.
Surgery.
Title Defence.
Surgery.
Title Defence.
Surgery.

 

[SCTwins]

Can he still beat my ass one handed tho?

 

[UPAZWITTS]

The real champ still has his belt anyway!

 

[DatSamboKid]

I wish him a speedy recovery.