Tyron Woodley: "At the end of the day, I'm the one who's in control of my bank account... in control of my four kids, my wife, the house that I want to pay off this year. These things are realistic goals that are within reach with the right fight. So, I don't have to explain to [the critics]."

You guys are shitting on a guy for wanting more money?

You're justifying it??!!??

He's not getting shit because he wants the money. He's getting shit because of the way he's going about it. You (and him) make it seem like the guy is on his last legs in the fight game. That he's ready to retire soon & he'd like to make some bank before he does. How old is he? He dose;t seem like he has faith in his own ability. It's like he thinks he;s going to get beat pretty soon and he'd like to make some quick cash before it happens.

Think about why Lisping Hendo match got made. Hendon is on his last legs. A nice big last pay check for a guy who's given so much to both the company & the sport. Understandable. You can see why Lisping got the match. They've got history. Why do the UFC want it. Set up the fight in England, with an english champ, & promote the hell out of it. You've got a newer & wider fanbase. He too is on his last legs. No-one else from England is close to being a champ. I'm not saying I agree with it, but I certainly see the reasons for making it.

Woodley on the other hand, is acting like the politician who comes to power and immediately turns corrupt because he doesn't know how long he'll be in power, and he'd like to make some money before he disappears. First title defence, and he's ducking the number 1 contender. You allow this and he'll start digging up graves of former big names.

He wants Money fights. As champ, he should be the money fight. Beat up a few guys and become the money fight. You think GSP became a money fight with his trash talk. Or with his dry humping style. He became a big name because he fought, & beat, everyone.

Why do you think Lawler got so much love. He wasn't a dominating champ. He just came to fight. Does DC call out Couture or Liddel for the money fights?

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