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Tyron Woodley Rebukes Dana White’s Usman GOAT Claim, Calls Favoritism the Difference

The former champion challenges Dana White's GOAT call by accusing Usman of benefiting from UFC favoritism.

Overview

  • Dana White recently labeled Kamaru Usman the greatest UFC welterweight, prompting Woodley to reject the claim in a new interview.
  • Woodley called Usman a brown-noser who courted favor by accepting any bout, staying in the boss’s good graces, and embracing media obligations.
  • Recalling their history, Woodley said he mentored Usman early on and argued he was denied a rematch despite believing he would win most times.
  • Usman defeated Woodley for the title at UFC 235 and went on to log five successful defenses, a record that remains central to the debate.
  • Woodley also revealed he once negotiated a three-fight path with UFC and is now set to box Anderson Silva on December 19 in Miami.