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Tyron Woodley: Demian Maia might have to ‘take a backseat’ to Georges St-Pierre and Nick Diaz

On Saturday at UFC 211, number three-ranked welterweight contender Demian Maia picked up his seventh consecutive victory by edging Jorge Masvidal via split decision. It also earned him the title shot against champion Tyron Woodley, which many believe to be long overdue.

But if it were up to Woodley to decide, Maia would be the last option. Speaking to ESPN.com, “The Chosen One” is still more inclined to face either Nick Diaz or Georges St-Pierre.

"I think those fights are way more real than you guys realize,” Woodley said of St-Pierre and Diaz.