Filed under: News UFC Latest News Kamaru Usman says Tyron Woodley tried moving to middleweight rather than fight him at UFC 235 By Marc Raimondi@marc_raimondi Feb 5, 2019, 9:00am EST Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter LAS VEGAS — Before the UFC 235 press conference, Kamaru Usman discussed his upcoming title challenge against Tyron Woodley, why he got the shot over Colby Covington, his rivalry with Ben Askren, and much more. Get the latest gear UFC 286 Artist Series T-Shirt UFC 286 Event T-Shirt Leon ‘Rocky’ Edwards T-Shirt Kamaru ‘Nigerian Nightmare’ Usman T-Shirt Justin ‘The Highlight’ Gaethje T-Shirt Leon Edwards Authentic Walkout Jersey Kamaru Usman Authentic Walkout Jersey UFC Legacy Championship Replica Belt More From MMA Fighting Jiri Prochazka warns Khamzat Chimaev after sharing sparring stories, Chimaev responds with UFC challenge Missed Fists: Fighter scores wild knockout, immediately crumbles with shoulder injury David Benavidez vs. Caleb Plant: Live round-by-round updates UFC San Antonio weigh-in results: Marlon Vera and Cory Sandhagen official for pivotal bantamweight bout, one fight cancelled Benavidez vs. Plant Results: Live updates of the undercard and main event ‘More than a million dollars per fight’: Manager claims Paulo Costa is ‘highest-paid Brazilian’ in UFC today