One-time UFC Welterweight title challenger Stephen Thompson thinks Champion Tyron Woodley is on board for an immediate rematch, subsequent to their majority draw at UFC 205.
I know Dana White definitely wants to see that instant rematch, and as of right now. I think Tyron Woodley’s on board with us, as well. We know it’s going to be us. We just don’t have a set date yet.
While Woodley (16-3-1 MMA, 6-2-1 UFC) has not confirmed the rematch, Thompson (13-1-1 MMA, 8-1-1 UFC) is confident that he will get another shot at the Welterweight title within the first quarter of 2017.
We’re looking at late February, early March. But it’s definitely going to happen.
Woodley on his part, simply stated that he has not spoken to Thompson about the apparent rematch.
Thompson claims that he does not remember much about their first fight, as Woodley shook him after a heavy punch in the fourth round. However, the guillotine choke snapped him back into reality as it appeared that he would tap in the uncompromising position. It was his heart and valour that kept him going when everything else was fading into obscurity.
Thompson noted that the 22-pound difference between him and Woodley played a significant role in the outcome of the fight. “Wonderboy” also stated that he would not repeat the same mistake again and would definitely walk in 'heavy' in comparison to the Nov. 12 co-headliner at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
I didn’t get heavy at all, and Tyron felt every bit of 200 pounds. If we ever step out there again, I’m definitely going to be walking around heavier. That’s just something I feel I have to do in order to fight him again.
In the UFC 205 post-fight press conference, UFC President Dana White said that the immediate rematch between the top Welterweights would make sense. However, the company has not announced Woodley's next title defence yet.
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