Tyron Lakent Woodley is an American MMA fighter and television commentator. He was part of the UFC where he was the UFC Welterweight Champion and won five championships. As of 2021, Tyron Woodley’s net worth is estimated to be around $4 million.
| Full Name | Tyron Lakent Woodley |
| Birth Date | April 17, 1982 |
| Birth Place | Ferguson, Missouri |
| Profession | MMA Fighter and Broadcast Analyst |
| Relationship Status | Single |
| Net Worth | $4 million |
Early Life
Tyrone was born on April 17, 1982 in Ferguson, Missouri. He is the eleventh of 13 children. From a young age, Tyrone was involved in wrestling with him, competing in American football during his high school days. His early successes included winning the Missouri Men’s 4A State Championship in 2000. He then attended the University of Missouri, where he was a two-time All-American and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics.
Tyron Woodley Net Worth and Career
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Tyrone’s first professional fight will take place on February 7, 2009, where he will face Steve Schneider, whom he defeats by submission in the first round. In the same year, he made his debut in Strikeforce. He will soon sign a contract with them for six games. Thanks to good performances and numerous applications, he will extend his contract even further. However, he failed to win the Strikeforce welterweight championship in 2012.
In 2013, Tyrone began a new chapter in his career by signing with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He made his debut against Jay Hieron and defeated him by knockout in 36 seconds. The following year, Tyrone signed a new 8-match contract with the UFC.
His big moment came in 2016 when he took on Robbie Lawler and won by knockout to win the UFC welterweight championship in a stellar performance. He then had two big games with Stephen Thompson to defend the title and won both of them in very close matches. He also successfully defended the title against Demian Maia and Darren Till.
However, in 2019, Tyrone Kamaru will face Usman in a match where Usman will completely dominate and lose via unanimous decision. The defeat caused Tyrone to lose the title, which he managed to keep for 3 years. He then lost three straight and Dana White forced him into retirement.
Tyrone faced YouTuber Jake Paul in what was the first boxing match of his career. He lost the game unanimously. Apart from fighting, Tyrone has also had roles in various movies like Straight Outta Compton, Kickboxer, Escape Plan 2 and the Indian movie Sultan.
Personal Life
Tyrone had previously been married to Avery Woodley. They met in high school and started dating. However, they appear to have broken up, with Avery mentioning her best ex-wife on her Instagram. Tyrone has four children, whom he regularly features on his social media.
Tyron Woodley net worth
As of 2021, Tyron Woodley’s net worth is estimated at $4 million. He got most of his money from the UFC and brand endorsements.