Tyron Woodley

Tyron Woodley

Tyron Woodley
Quick Facts About Tyron Woodley
Celebrated Name Tyron Woodley
Age 42 years old
Nick Name T-Wood/ The Chosen one
Birth Name Tyron Lakent Woodley
Birth Date 1982-04-17
Gender Male
Profession American mixed martial artist
Nationality American
Place of Birth Ferguson, Missouri, United States
Residence St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Ethnicity Afro-American
Religion Christianity
Father Sylvester Woodley
Mother Deborah Woodley
Siblings 12 brothers and sisters
High School McCluer High School
University University of Missouri
Education Qualification Major in Agricultural Economics
Sexualorientation Straight
Marital Status Unmarried
Wife Averi Woodley
Son Dylan, Darron, and Tyron Jr
Daughter Gabby
Net Worth $6 millions
Salary $400k-$500k
Height 5 ft 9 inches
Weight 78 Kg
Hair Style Buzz cut
Hair Color Black
Eye Color Black
Body Build/Type Athletic
Current Team Roufusport American Top Team ATT Evolution
Coach Din Thomas
Bearded Style Caveman
Active Years 2006-Present

Who is Tyron Woodley?

  • Tyron Woodley is an American professional mixed martial artist. He is a former UFC Welterweight Champion. As of January 25, 2021, he is #7 in the UFC welterweight rankings.
  • This talented UFC fighter is also an actor. He has appeared in movies like Straight Outta Compton, Indian Superhit movie Sultan alongside Bollywood's biggest star "Salman Khan", and escape plan 2 alongside Selvester Stallion, 50-Cent.
  •  On March 27, 2021, at UFC 260, he faced #10 ranked welterweight fighter, Vicente Luque, in his next fight at UFC 260 on 27th March 2021.
  • Woodley is known for his hard punches, kicks, and elbows. He is regarded as a knockout specialist and 7 of his 19 wins have come in this fashion.

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Early Life, Hometown & Siblings

  • Tyron Woodley was born to father Sylvester Woodley and a mother Deborah Woodley on April 17, 1982, in Ferguson, Missouri, United States. He holds American nationality and belongs to Afro-American ethnicity. His birthdate falls under the zodiac sign of Aries. He is a follower of Christianity. 
  • Woodley was grown up in a big family. He has ten older and two younger brothers and sisters. He is the 11th child in his family. He was mostly raised in Ferguson, Missouri by his mother Deborah after his father left the family at his early age.
  • Woodley attended McCluer High School and graduated in 2000. Then he attended the University of Missouri and graduated from the university in 2005 with a major in Agricultural Economics.

Tyron Woodley Wife Averi Woodley

  • Tyron is a married man. He has married his long-time girlfriend, Averi Woodley, a fitness instructor. The couple first met while in high school and later reconnected at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
  • Woodley together with his wife has welcomed four children: Gabby, Dylan, Darron, and Tyron Jr. Gabby is the only daughter while others are sons. 
  • Recently, Woodley was caught cheating on his wife. The paparazzi snapped some pictures of him cup caking with a woman who was not his spouse. Besides, there are no rumors of Woodley being involved in any kind of affair with other women. 

What is Tyron Woodley's net worth?


  • Tyron Woodley is worth $6 million on the net. Woodley has estimated career earnings of  $4,609,425. 
  • After joining Strikeforce in 2009, Woodley made ($3,000) from the opening night. After back-to-back wins in strikeforce, Woodley joined (UFC) in 2013, win the debut fight against (Jay Hieron) and collected $90,500 from the fight which includes a $3,500 endorsement bonus.
  •  He earned career highest purse money against Darren Till, up to ($590,000) which include $500,000 guaranteed purse $50,000 performance of the night, and $40,000 from sponsorship bonus. UFC has recently paid the highest money to fight night main card fighter $350k to $400k. Woodley's earnings against burns do not exceed more than $380k including bonuses.
  • He lives with his wife and four children in the luxurious mansion located in St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.He has recently bought three new cars at a Chevrolet dealership for his family.

Tyron Woodley Weight & Height

  • With a strong masculine body, Tyron Woodley stands 5 ft 9 inches. He has a weight of 78 Kg. He is outstandingly handsome and robust, very masculine with an Athletic build.
  • As being a UFC player, he regularly does exercise, workouts at the gym, and fighting training which has given him a perfectly toned body that resembles sportsman-like.
  • This fighter has got a buzz cut hairstyle that is black in color and his eye color is also black. He has a caveman-like beard along with a tight fade. 
  • He undergoes surgery in 2017 for a shoulder injury and returned to Octagon after his complete recovery.

Facts About Tyron Woodley

  • #1He bought his mother a house in 2017 which was the promise made by him 10 years ago.
  • #2He used to play American football and Amateur Wrestling during his high school.
  • #3He is a Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
  • #4He was brutally knocked out by Nate Marquardt in 2012.
  • #5He knocks out Jay Hieron in 36 seconds in his UFC debut.
  • #6 He was cut from The Ultimate Fighter Season 9.
  • #7Woodley became UFC welterweight Champion in 2016.
  • #8Robbie Lawler and Woodley are both members of the American Top Team.
  • #9He has appeared in the MTV Reality Show "Bully Beatdown".
  • #10He has 19 wins, 7 losses, and 1 draw in a mixed martial arts record.