Rory MacDonald and Tyron Woodley both entered UFC 174 on Saturday night in Vancouver knowing that a victory didn’t necessarily land the winner in a title fight next, but they both knew that the winner would be as close as you could get to a title shot without a guarantee. Knowing he had to watch out for Woodley’s athleticism and superior takedowns, MacDonald utilized a much more aggressive approach than normal, constantly pressuring Woodley and forcing him backwards. As the opening stanza played out, MacDonald got more and more comfortable with his striking, landing his jab and a plethora of kicks to the body and head.
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