Ultimate Fighting Calendar
StrikeforceStrikeforce: Challengers 5
Welterweight3 rounds scheduled
Rudy Bears
United StatesRudy Bears
“Bad News”
16-15-0
RESULT

Tyron Woodley def. Rudy Bears (Submission)

Submission · Round 1 · 2:52
WIN
Tyron Woodley
United StatesTyron Woodley
“The Chosen One”
19-7-1
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Memorial Hall (KS), Kansas City, United States

Tyron Woodley defeated Rudy Bears by Submission in round 1 (2:52) in the Welterweight main event of Strikeforce: Challengers 5, held Thursday, November 19, 2009 at Memorial Hall (KS), Kansas City.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Rudy Bears vs Tyron Woodley?

Tyron Woodley defeated Rudy Bears by Submission in round 1 (2:52) in the Welterweight main event of Strikeforce: Challengers 5, held Thursday, November 19, 2009 at Memorial Hall (KS), Kansas City.

Referee
Al Wichgers
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Rudy Bears 56%44% Tyron Woodley

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

16-15-0
Record
19-7-1
1684
Power Index rating
1645
0
Win Streak
0
47
Age
44
5'11"
180 cm
Height
5'9"
175 cm
71"
180 cm
Reach
74"
188 cm
Southpaw
Stance
Orthodox
Welterweight
Weight Class
Welterweight
United States
Nationality
United States

Style Matchup

-
vs
Folkstyle Wrestling
Rudy Bears

No background on record

Camp Caveman Crew · United States

Tyron Woodley
  • 2018Black belt · BJJ · Din Thomas
  • 2005All-American · NCAA D1 · 165 lb
  • 2003All-American · NCAA D1 · 165 lb
  • 2003Champion · Big 12 Championships · 165 lb

Camp American Top Team · Coconut Creek, Florida, US

Striking Profile

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SLpM
2.36
-
Str. Acc.
48%
-
SApM
2.76
-
Str. Def.
54%

Grappling Profile

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TD Avg.
1.06
-
TD Acc.
40%
-
TD Def.
87%
-
Sub. Avg.
0.40

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Rudy Bears · 2-3
  • L
    Neiman Gracie
    Bellator 163: McGeary vs. Davis · Nov 4, 2016
    Submission · R1 · 4:39 · Catchweight
  • L
    Michael Page
    Bellator 140: Lima vs. Koreshkov · Jul 17, 2015
    Knockout · R1 · 1:05 · Welterweight
  • W
    Josh Weston
    Shamrock FC · Jan 17, 2015
    Submission · R2 · 1:40 · Welterweight
  • W
    Zak Bucia
    Shamrock Fighting Championships · Jul 26, 2014
    Decision
  • L
    Ryan Jensen
    VFC 39 · Mar 30, 2013
    TKO · R1 · 1:01
Tyron Woodley · 0-5
  • L
    Anderson Silva
    Jake vs. Joshua · Dec 19, 2025
    TKO · R2 · 1:33
  • L
    Jake Paul
    Paul vs. Woodley 2 · Dec 18, 2021
    TKO · R6 · 2:12
  • L
    Jake Paul
    Paul vs. Woodley · Aug 29, 2021
    Split Decision
  • L
    Vicente Luque
    UFC 260: Miocic vs Ngannou 2 · Mar 27, 2021
    Submission · R1 · 3:56 · Welterweight
  • L
    Colby Covington
    UFC Fight Night: Covington vs Woodley · Sep 19, 2020
    TKO · R5 · 1:19 · Welterweight

Career Averages

Based on 0 fights · 16 fights
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Avg sig. strikes
33.0
-
Avg takedowns
0.38
-
Avg control time
1:36
-
Career high strikes
61
-
Career high TDs
3

Strike Distribution

Rudy Bears
Strike target
Tyron Woodley
-
Head
56%
-
Body
34%
-
Leg
11%
Rudy Bears
Strike position
Tyron Woodley
-
Distance
51%
-
Clinch
27%
-
Ground
23%