Woodley gets majority decision win, keeps title

The main event of UFC 209 featured a rematch between Tyron Woodley and Stephen Thompson for the UFC Welterweight Title. The first fight took place at UFC 205 and ended in majority draw, resulting in Woodley retaining his title.

UFC 209 took place on March 4th in Las Vegas, Nevada and the five card mean fight headlined by Woodley vs. Thompson aired exclusively on PPV at 10:00 PM EST.

Official Result: Tyron Woodley defeated Stephen Thompson by Majority Decision (48-47, 47-47, 48-47)

When Tyron Woodley and Stephen Thompson squared off at UFC 205 in November, the matchup of UFC welterweight champion Woodley’s power and wrestling and challenger Thompson’s kickboxing made for one of 2016’s most memorable matchups. The bout was called a majority draw after a wild 25 minutes.

The rematch, not so much.

At Saturday night at UFC 209, Woodley and Thompson engaged in an affair that could generously be described as tactical. The crowd at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena had a different opinion, as they frequently jeered the long stretches of inactivity.

The champion, though, did what he needed with the title hanging in the balance. A strong flourish to finish the fifth round was enough to make the difference.

source: mmafighting.com

Social Timeline

The Challenger, Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson makes his way to the Octagon:

https://twitter.com/ufc/status/838261285967966208

“>@WonderboyMMA! #UFC209 pic.twitter.com/vMC8O02MAq

— #UFC209 (@ufc)

HERE. COMES. @WonderboyMMA! #UFC209 pic.twitter.com/vMC8O02MAq

— #UFC209 (@ufc) March 5, 2017

“>March 5, 2017

The Champion, Tyron Woodley makes his way to the Octagon:

https://twitter.com/ufc/status/838260951740665856

“>@TWooodley!!! #UFC209 pic.twitter.com/I2roPpAxYD