Din Thomas keeps a file of sorts on welterweights, and it contains a breakdown of Tyron Woodley ’s potential opposition. The UFC veteran turned coach figures it’s the best way to keep his longtime charge informed of the potential threats against his welterweight title, which were reduced by one earlier this month when Darren Till tapped to a D’Arce choke at UFC 228. As it turns out, Woodley (19-3-1 MMA, 9-2-1 UFC) won’t be turning around on short notice to take out another one, Colby Covington (14-1 MMA, 9-1 UFC); thumb surgery will keep the champ from defending his title at UFC 230 opposite his trash-talking rival. The two were expected to fight at UFC 228 before a nasal surgery forced Covington to withdraw. But when the matchup finally happens, Thomas doesn’t see much of a challenge
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UFC champ Tyron Woodley’s coach on Colby Covington: He’s slow – MMA Junkie