The bell for UFC 260 rings tomorrow, and for welterweight Tyron Woodley, the ‘Chosen One', that same bell could ring redemption. Woodley has lost his past three fights (19-6-1 overall record), and the memories of his impressive Round 1 knockout victory over former welterweight Robbie Lawler in 2016 are tragically dim.
However, if anyone is aware of that slip in popularity, it's not The Chosen One.
He has earned $4.6 million in aggregate from fight winnings alone and is currently operating with a network of $4 million. His biggest payout was in 2018 against Darren Till, where he walked away with $590,000. Of course, since the losses have piled up, Woodley's payouts have depreciated a good bit, down to overall earnings of just $350,000 from his heartbreaking 5th round loss to Colby Covington. That $4 million net worth is perfectly intact with some solidly placed investments and sponsorships.
Tyron Woodley Is A Well Rounded Investor
Woodley's roster of endorsements is expansive and is highlighted by partnerships with Dobb Tires and Metabolic Meals. Smaller deals and companies on the veteran striker's speed dial are Affliction Clothing, Mascot Agency, and Sporturf, which is a leading artificial sports turf company.
That last endorsement is telling: Tyron Woodley is a smart, opportunistic fighter, and likewise invests in whatever he knows and holds a passion for. Woodley is a true Renaissance man in the world of mixed martial arts. He even cuts checks from multimedia appearances. He is the host of both a podcast and TMZ's “The Hollywood Beatdown”, and has an IMDB-worthy resume that is highlighted by Straight Outta Compton.
Still Focused On Being A Dominant Fighter In The UFC
Again, at 19-6-1 (9-5-1 in UFC format), Tyron Woodley is looking to kill two birds with one stone going into UFC 260. His opponent, Vicente Luque, is the 10th-ranked welterweight in the world. Luque, known as ‘The Silent Assassin”, notably has a near-identical record to Woodleys, sitting at an overall professional record of 19-7-1. Both fighters are even the same age.
Luckily for Tyron Woodley, his portfolio's diversity gives The Chosen One a solid financial path out of the octagon. Between his multimedia career and a laundry list of endorsements, Woodley's age and fight record can afford to stay intact.
It's an even bolder move, then, for Woodley to continue betting on himself. He and his opponent are both 29, and much of his finances are still tied to the octagon itself. The veteran is starting to exit his prime, but it's safe to bet that Tyron Woodley still has plenty left in the tank.
On the flip side, Luque is running much hotter than the former champ and has much more momentum as a larger star at this point in his career.
However, the bigger they are, and the harder they fall. If any of you think that Woodley wouldn't jump at the chance to remind people of who he is, you haven't been paying attention.
Nothing keeps this man from his bag.
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