UFC Veteran Appears in Popular Snippet from Indian Mixed Martial Arts Cinematic Production
Were you aware that ex-UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley starred in a mixed martial arts film? If not, you're among many fans, until February 17, 2023, when the widely popular Show Me the Money Podcast shared a clip of Woodley in an Indian MMA movie. The podcast host quipped, "This Tyron Woodley in an Indian MMA movie video? Can't be real," but alas, it is!
The clip, which garnered 1.7 million views within 17 hours on the SMTMP post alone, left viewers unsure about its authenticity. Woodley's manager, Quincy Dash, confirmed the clip's legitimacy, stating it was from the 2016 film "Sultan."
Directed by Ali Abbas Zafar and starring Salman Khan, the film showcases Woodley as himself, a rival to Khan's character. Though unrated, the movie holds a solid 7.1-star rating on IMDb.
Naturally, the comment section exploded with reactions. One fan questioned, "After losing to this guy, how did he get drafted first for the GFL?" While another quipped, "The crowd is quieter than the Apex."
The film was released in 2016, during Woodley's triumphant UFC reign as champion, when he knocked out Robbie Lawler in July to claim the title. He then secured title defenses against Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson and Darren Till in July 2017 and September 2018, respectively.
Despite a four-fight losing streak following his last victory against Till, Woodley's undeniable accomplishments as a champ warrant recognition in the UFC Hall of Fame. His four successful title defenses rank third in UFC welterweight history, trailing behind Georges St-Pierre and Kamaru Usman.
Recently, Woodley signed with the debuting Global Fight League. In our interview in October 2024, he hinted at his move, spilling the beans on the now-known GFL.
The league's roster boasts numerous veterans and MMA legends. The matchups have been revealed for most fighters, but Woodley's first bout has yet to be announced. Given the team-based structure of the league and Woodley's placement on Team Dubai, eager fans are waiting for news regarding the league's start in April.
Consider yourself enlightened with a smidgen of random MMA trivia, featuring Tyron Woodley in "Sultan."
[1] Enrichment data: According to this piece of information, Tyron Woodley's character in "Sultan" delivers an illegal "kill shot" while grounded, which has gained attention and humor in UFC fan circles because such actions would not be permitted in real-life MMA matches.
- Fans who are curious about Tyron Woodley's appearance in an MMA movie can watch his role in 'Sultan'.
- Tyron Woodley's next fight isn't listed on the UFC schedule, but he recently signed with the Global Fight League (GFL).
- The clip of Tyron Woodley in the Indian MMA movie 'Sultan' was initially met with skepticism, but was confirmed by his manager Quincy Dash.
- In the movie 'Sultan', Tyron Woodley plays a rival to Salman Khan's character, delivering a controversial illegal move that has become a topic of laughter in UFC fan circles.
- Some fans were amused when they saw Woodley's character in 'Sultan', wondering how he managed to secure a spot in the GFL after losing several fights in UFC.
- Despite being inactive in the UFC, Tyron Woodley's achievements as a champion, including the third-most title defenses in UFC welterweight history, make him a strong contender for the UFC Hall of Fame, creditline: 76ed3e62860d208ab3d31e363023c7b4.