Tyron Woodley reflects on struggles after UFC title loss to Kamaru Usman
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 4:06 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Tyron Woodley shared his struggles after losing his UFC welterweight title to Kamaru Usman in 2018. Following the unanimous decision defeat, Woodley felt a state of depression and believed he was a laughing stock. He faced multiple personal challenges, including a divorce and financial issues. Woodley has experienced a difficult run since, with no wins in four UFC fights before leaving the promotion in 2021, followed by three consecutive boxing losses. Recently, Woodley secured a victory against Joaquin Buckley in a wrestling match, although he faced a subsequent loss against Khamzat Chimaev at RAF Moscow.
- •Woodley lost UFC title to Usman via unanimous decision in 2018.
- •He experienced depression following the title loss.
- •Woodley ended a four-fight losing streak in UFC before leaving in 2021.
- •His win against Buckley marked a return to the win column.
- •Woodley lost to Khamzat Chimaev shortly after the Buckley victory.
- 4:06 AMSherdog — Tyron Woodley details ‘rock bottom’ after losing UFC title to Kamaru Usman
- 4:06 AMYahoo Sports — Tyron Woodley details ‘rock bottom’ after losing UFC title to Kamaru Usman
"Tyron Woodley recently admitted that he mentally hit rock bottom after losing his Ultimate Fighting Championship title.
"Tyron Woodley recently admitted that he mentally hit rock bottom after losing his Ultimate Fighting Championship title.
Sources
External links- SherdogSep 17, 2026, 4:06 AMTyron Woodley details ‘rock bottom’ after losing UFC title to Kamaru Usman
Tyron Woodley recently admitted that he mentally hit rock bottom after losing his Ultimate Fighting Championship title.
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 4:06 AMTyron Woodley details ‘rock bottom’ after losing UFC title to Kamaru Usman
Tyron Woodley recently admitted that he mentally hit rock bottom after losing his Ultimate Fighting Championship title.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
UFC•Sep 17, 2026, 4:53 AMIlia Topuria’s coach shares training details, fight-ready return date
UFC•Sep 17, 2026, 4:53 AMArman Tsarukyan rips Ilia Topuria’s Justin Gaethje glove claim: ‘Just excuses’
UFC•Sep 17, 2026, 4:26 AMRobelis Despaigne says UFC exit fixed the hole in his heavyweight game
UFC•Sep 17, 2026, 4:16 AMPaulo Costa wants his UFC jacket after claiming 200 drug tests
UFC•Sep 17, 2026, 3:59 AMMidnight Mania: ‘Greatest Talent That’s Ever Been On The Show’
UFC•Sep 17, 2026, 3:54 AMGable Steveson: Vacant UFC belt could put 'fire' back in Jon Jones