Tyron Woodley Says He’s Received Racist Comments Since Winning UFC Welterweight Title

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After a lengthy layoff, Tyron Woodley cemented his spot atop the welterweight division by knocking out Robbie Lawler in the first round at UFC 201, but the beginning of his reign as champion hasn’t been all positive.In the immediate aftermath of his victory, Woodley balked at the possibility of facing No. 1 contender Stephen Thompson in his next bout. Instead, the American Top Team product targeted “money fights” against the likes of Nick Diaz and Georges St. Pierre. Already, Woodley is feeling the backlash as the newly-minted champion. “I can tell you from experience, as being the champion, …

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