Speaking to MMA Fighting’s Peter Carroll in a recent interview, Edwards said Woodley took his comments personal but assured the former UFC welterweight champion that it was only banter. He was set to fight welterweight contender Leon Edwards (18-3) at UFC London last month, but the event was postponed amid the Covid-19 pandemic. I’ve been there before where I thought I was going to have a tough fight, and I’ve got in there and it’s been easy, so we’ll see. UFC Fight Night: Woodley vs. Edwards takes place on March 21 at O2 Arena in London, England. Just remember that you will have to see me and you've only seen Mr Nice Izzy. "I see your ambition, you doing what I'm doing with my plans and moving up … I'm flattered. Woodley caught middleweight champion Adesanya's attention after saying this week he would clear out the 170lbs division before moving up and challenging "The Last Stylebender" (19-0). That would be a good little dig at him before the fight! It didn't seem like he was trying to deal with that at all.". In his last fight, Woodley walked out to “I’ll Beat Yo’ Ass” by ... Tyron Woodley. UFC welterweight Leon Edwards believes he may have found a chink of Tyron Woodley’s mental armor, as the Brit revealed that ‘T-Wood’ blocked him on Instagram after ‘Rocky’ made fun of ‘The Chosen One’s’ music video and aspiring rap career. "I see your ambition, you doing what I'm doing with my plans and moving up … I'm flattered. Leon Edwards claimed Tyron Woodley sent him an explicit angry DM online. Speaking to MMA Fighting’s Peter Carroll in a recent interview, Edwards said Woodley took his comments personal but assured the former UFC welterweight champion that it was only banter. "He just being a thirsty beech. "I've seen some exposure in the Yoel Romero fight, he's scared of guys with power," Woodley said during an Instagram Live session. Find out what Justin Gaethje had to say after his submission loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 254. Woodley Forced To Fight Edwards Or Lose Ranking. To see who else is fighting at UFC London click here. I don’t understand what the issue is. Tuivasa Celebrates UFC 254 Win By ... Wetting His Bed? Woodley Forced To Fight Edwards Or Lose Ranking “I put the [rap] meme up and I can’t remember what it was, I deleted it and he blocked me after,” Edwards told Eurobash (via MMA Fighting ). Just remember that you will have to see me and you've only seen Mr Nice Izzy. I'm letting him sip, then I'll drown him," Adesanya added. That would be a good little dig at him before the fight! Leon Edwards may be facing an angry Tyron Woodley at UFC London. MMA Mania, UFC news, results, videos, rumors, fights, Troll alert! I ain't going up to play games. "The only thing you ever beating me at is a rap battle (maybe) lol," he tweeted at Woodley. A fact not lost on upcoming opponent, Leon Edwards. Jones Goes On Twitter Rant After Khabib Dubbed P4P #1. “I put the [rap] meme up and I can’t remember what it was, I deleted it and he blocked me after,” Edwards told Eurobash (via MMA Fighting). 1 fighter is the old pound-for-pound No. I'm already a five-time world champion.". He’ll throw a few kicks, a few takedowns, there’s only so much you can do. Fight delays and pre-fight banter aside, Edwards knows Woodley will be his toughest opponent to date and is expecting the former champ to come out guns blazing next month. “They’ve put his back against the wall, now he has to fight an up and coming guy. On paper, he’s the most accomplished guy I’ve fought, but I don’t know – I’m ready for whatever he brings. Edwards faces his toughest task yet when he meets Woodley in the UFC London headliner on March 21. BE SURE TO Watch ‘UFC 247 - ‘JONES VS. REYES’, Leon Edwards says Tyron Woodley blocked him on Instagram over insults about his ‘sh-t music’, Nurmagomedov reveals his toughest UFC fight. "Three or four fights in the welterweight division, and when I feel like I can comfortably say that I've wiped everybody out, then I want to go up there and see what Izzy is about," Woodley had said on Instagram Live. It worked out perfectly, it’s all good.”. Woodley (19-4-1) has not fought since being dethroned by "The Nigerian Nightmare" Kamaru Usman (16-1) in March 2019. That prompted a back and forth on Twitter, with Adesanya firing the latest salvo. In all fairness, Woodley has a way of making it easy for the thirsty “welterwhiners.” Case in point: “The Chosen One” is currently in the midst of his budding rap career, which ranges from the generic and tired to the bizarre and batty. To me it’s all banter, he’s taking it seriously, but there’s nothing much you can do. We’ll see.”. Khabib Nurmagomedov Red Eagle Hoodie With Foil, Sean “Sugar” O’Malley Multi-Graphic T-Shirt, Black UFC Fan Gear Pride Fighting T-shirt, Odds Flip As Khamzat Becomes Betting Favorite Over Edwards, Adesanya Vs. Whittaker Is ‘The Fight That Makes Sense’. “He blocked me and everything – he took it really personal because I brought up his sh*t music.”. The real winners and losers from UFC 254. After Woodley posted a video of one of his rap tunes online, ‘Rocky’ took a swipe by posting a meme of the 37-year-old’s music career. Khabib announces retirement following UFC 254 win vs. Gaethje, made fun of ‘The Chosen One’s’ music video, Khabib Nurmagomedov Red Eagle Hoodie With Foil, Sean “Sugar” O’Malley Multi-Graphic T-Shirt, Black UFC Fan Gear Pride Fighting T-shirt, UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje results and post-fight analysis, Pros react to Khabib’s win vs. Justin Gaethje, retirement announcement, White: Khabib broke his foot three weeks ago and never told anyone, Highlights: Khabib retires after choking Gaethje to sleep. He said he wanted to get a title shot, but now here he is – he’s going to KO’d stiff in my home country and then after that I’m going to go for that world title. I know everyone is looking at his last fight with Usman and saying he might be finished or washed up, but I don’t believe so. I’m just looking forward to the fight, it’s going to be a good one.”. The 28-year-old also claims Woodley tried to delay their upcoming bout at UFC London but says the MMA veteran was left no choice but to accept the fight and sign the contract. Anyone who’s been following the UFC welterweight division for the past few years knows that former 170-pound champion, Tyron Woodley, is easily rattled, which is why so many of his fellow contenders like to get under his skin whenever possible. “I was ready to go, he was making excuses as to why he doesn’t want to fight and he doesn’t want to come to the U.K., but he had no choice – they basically just forced him into this position and now here we are,” Edwards explained. South China Morning Post Publishers Ltd. All rights reserved. If you thought UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley failed at his first attempt at rap superstardom, wait until you see his newest video entitled, ‘Blow.” Woodley’s first single called “I’ll beat yo a**” was largely received as a failure. Tyron Woodley celebrates a win over Demian Maia at UFC 214. I think I really got on his nerves…but he is a crap rapper…everyone knows he’s shit! "I'm going straight for the belt (if I move up), whoever it's at. Leon Edwards may walk out to Tyron Woodley’s rap music at UFC London, Gaethje Believes Khabib Was ‘In A Bad Spot’ Before Submission Win.