5 times UFC rematches didn't live up to the hype

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Woodley and Thompson had a thrilling encounter at MSG

#1 Tyron Woodley vs Stephen Thompson II

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This incredible first fight deserved a better rematch

And finally, we come to the most recent fight on this list – Tyron Woodley vs Stephen Thompson II. The two had met in an epic 5 round encounter at UFC’s historic 205 event in New York where the bout ended in a majority draw filled with some superb action. It was a potential fight of the year and one of the true great UFC encounters of all-time.

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The rematch also went 5 rounds but wasn’t anywhere near the same level of excitement as both men very tepidly circled each other and warily threw some kicks and punches. The crowd booed throughout most of the encounter and their anger was compounded when The Chosen One was given an inexplicable victory by the judges even though most people felt Wonderboy had won three out of the five rounds.

A resounding disappointment all around.

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