Tyron Woodley plans return to MMA, wrestling, and boxing this year
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 10:01 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Tyron Woodley, the former UFC welterweight champion, is open to returning to MMA this year. Following a series of losses in MMA, he has been active in boxing and has two wrestling matches scheduled for RAF. Woodley clarified that he never formally retired from MMA and plans to stay in training for various combat sports. He is set to face Joaquin Buckley at RAF 12 in Cleveland on August 26 and Khamzat Chimaev in Moscow on September 5. Woodley emphasized the importance of focusing on both opponents but acknowledges Chimaev's higher skill level.
- •Woodley has not fought MMA since March 2021.
- •He is scheduled to fight Joaquin Buckley on August 26.
- •Woodley also faces Khamzat Chimaev on September 5.
- •He aims to showcase his versatility in multiple combat sports.
- •Woodley trains rigorously, drawing from various combat disciplines.
- 10:01 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-UFC champ Tyron Woodley willing to wrestle for RAF, box, and do MMA
"Tyron Woodley still sees MMA in his near future.
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