UFC PPV Events Season 23 Episode 3 UFC 209: Woodley vs. Thompson 2
- March 4, 2017
The UFC PPV Events season 23 episode 3 features the highly anticipated rematch between welterweight champion Tyron Woodley and Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson at UFC 209. Woodley won the first bout by split decision at UFC 205 in November 2016, but the result was controversial and left fans wanting to see a rematch.
In addition to the main event, the card features several other exciting matchups. Lightweight contenders Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson face off in a highly anticipated matchup that could determine the next challenger for the belt. Both fighters are on impressive win streaks and have earned a reputation as two of the best fighters in the division.
The card also features a women's strawweight bout between Cynthia Calvillo and Amanda Cooper. Calvillo is unbeaten in her first three UFC fights and looks to continue her rise up the rankings with a win over Cooper, who is coming off an impressive win over Anna Elmose in her last fight.
The middleweight division is also well represented at UFC 209. Rashad Evans makes his middleweight debut against Daniel Kelly, while former Strikeforce champion Alistair Overeem takes on Mark Hunt in a battle of heavyweights.
Overall, UFC 209 promises to be an exciting night of fights with several fighters looking to make a name for themselves and move up in their respective divisions. With two title fights and several other high-stakes matchups, fans can expect a night of thrilling action from some of the best fighters in the world.