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Was Conor McGregor Scared of the Welterweight Champ? UFC Titleholder Reveals ‘The Notorious’ Ran

When Tyron Woodley was running the welterweight division, nobody wanted a piece of him. That includes former champ-champ Conor McGregor.

Once upon a time, ‘The Chosen One’ was one of the most feared fighters on the planet, regardless of weight class. During his eight-year run in the UFC, Woodley earned notable victories over Carlos Condit, Kelvin Gastelum, Robbie Lawler, Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson, Demian Maia, and Darren Till.

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Woodley also held the welterweight title for the better part of three years, and according to the man himself, nobody wanted to step inside the cage with him when he was at his peak.