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UFC champ Tyron Woodley doesn't find Demian Maia's style that 'threatening'

Tyron Woodley might not be too interested in defending his UFC welterweight title against Brazilian Jiu Jitsu expert Demian Maia, but 'The Chosen One' thinks that he probably matches up best with him over the other top contenders.

Maia, a 39-year-old veteran with several submissions to his name, recently edged out Jorge Masvidal via split decision in a number one contender's bout at UFC 211.

Woodley, while hoping to land a high-profile fight against Nick Diaz or Georges St-Pierre, is not entirely against fighting Maia because he thinks he has the style to neutralize Maia's offence.