Tyron Woodley defeats Joaquin Buckley at RAF 12

Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley secured a comeback victory at RAF 12 in Cleveland, Ohio, defeating Joaquin Buckley. Despite falling behind early in the match after Buckley scored eight quick points through wrestling, Woodley rebounded in the second round. Woodley ultimately won the match 14-8 after using a bear-hug takedown to secure the win.

Following the victory, the 44-year-old Woodley addressed his professional status, clarifying that he never formally retired from mixed martial arts. He indicated that he remains an active fighter and hinted at a potential return to the MMA cage as early as this year, while also expressing interest in continuing to compete across various disciplines including wrestling and boxing.