Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley has revealed that his controversial rap song “I’ll Beat Yo A*s” was actually directed at UFC President Dana White, not his opponents as many had assumed.
During a recent appearance on the “Verse Us with Eric Nicksick” podcast, Woodley opened up about the true inspiration behind the track that made waves in the MMA community during his championship reign.
“That’s why I made that song ‘I’ll Beat Your A*s.’ If you listen to the lyrics, it was for Dana White,” Woodley disclosed. “I couldn’t say ‘I want to beat Dana White’s a*s,’ but I wanted to bad because he made me look stupid.”
The revelation adds context to what was a tumultuous relationship between Woodley and UFC leadership during his time as champion from 2016 to 2019. Woodley explained that his frustrations stemmed from feeling undermined by the promotion, particularly when trying to secure high-profile fights.
“When I asked to fight Georges St-Pierre, Nick Diaz, Nate Diaz, I’m supposed to ask for them,” Woodley said. “Five minutes ago you told me to promote myself… and you’re knocking out all the contenders.”
Woodley described how he felt the UFC worked against him despite his willingness to take on all challengers, including Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson, Demian Maia, and Darren Till during his championship reign.
The “I’ll Beat Yo A*s” song, which Woodley released and performed in the octagon after defeating Darren Till in 2018, now takes on new meaning with this revelation, representing Woodley’s frustrations with UFC management rather than simply being a message to his competitive rivals.
Tyron Woodley’s career, once marked by fierce domination in the UFC, has taken a turn that no one could have predicted. His once untouchable image has become a target for ridicule, primarily due to a series of public missteps and viral embarrassments. From cringe-worthy music videos to strange movie roles, the past few years have seen Woodley fall from grace in ways that seem almost designed to be meme-worthy.
- The “Falling in and Out of Love” Song
Tyron Woodley, a man known for his ferocity inside the cage, took a swing at the music industry by releasing his track “Falling in and Out of Love.” Unfortunately, the song was not met with the kind of reception one might hope for from a former champion. Instead of accolades, Woodley’s musical debut quickly became a source of mockery. Fans and critics alike couldn’t help but pile on, calling the track cringey and out of touch. The backlash was swift, and the song ended up being more viral for its failure than any potential success. Woodley may have been looking for a new avenue to express himself, but the song cemented itself as one of the most awkward attempts by a fighter-turned-musician in recent memory.
- Getting Beat Up in a Bollywood Movie
If releasing a cringe-worthy song wasn’t enough, Woodley made another move that left people scratching their heads: appearing in a Bollywood movie. Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley had a scene in the high-profile Indian film Sultan. In the sequence, Woodley plays a character named Tyron, who faces off against the protagonist, Sultan Ali Khan. After attempting a finishing move, the tables are dramatically turned, leading to Woodley’s character being knocked out following a series of high-impact moves, including a kimura, German suplex, and fireman’s carry slam.
- Cobra Kai Cameo – Another L
Woodley also appeared in a cameo on the popular Netflix show Cobra Kai, but once again, his involvement didn’t go down the way he’d likely hoped. Instead of coming off as a tough guy or adding a cool factor to the show, his role was more of an awkward reminder that his star power had faded. Fans quickly pointed out how his character, while trying to show off his skills, didn’t live up to the hype that the show had previously built around its guest stars. Instead of solidifying his acting chops, this moment further undermined Woodley’s credibility outside the octagon.
- The Racoon Incident – A B-List Movie Fiasco
Woodley starred in a low-budget, B-list film where his character gets his ahem genitalia bitten off by a raccoon. Yes, you read that right. This scene, which somehow became one of the most viral clips of the year, made its rounds on social media and left everyone asking, “Why?” While the film might have been trying for some dark humor, Woodley’s involvement only served to add to the list of his most puzzling career decisions.
- The Jake Paul Fiasco
Of course, no list of Tyron Woodley’s viral moments would be complete without mentioning his two losses to YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul. Woodley, a former UFC champion, entered the ring with Paul on two separate occasions, and both times, he came up short. The first fight, a split decision loss, was controversial, but it was the knockout in the second one that really cemented Woodley’s downward spiral. Not only did it tarnish his reputation as a top-tier champion, but it also became another viral moment for Paul to exploit, further drowning Woodley’s already battered legacy.
- The NSFW Video leak
Woodley’s post-UFC life took another hit in the form of a now-infamous video that surfaced on the internet. In it, Woodley was shown performing explicit acts on a female.
