When asked about fighting the top guys in the Strikeforce welterweight division, Tyron Woodley paid his opponent, Tarec Saffiedine (10-2 MMA, 2-0 SF) the ultimate compliment, calling him one of the “top guys” in the organization.

Woodley is headlining the Strikeforce Challengers 13 event taking place Jan. 7, in Nashville, Tenn., and a dominant victory over Saffiedine would move him one step closer to a title shot.

When that shot comes, Woodley insists he will be ready to take his career to a new level as a champion.

Woodley (7-0 MMA, 5-0 SF) talked with ProMMAnow.com about taking his game to the next level, Nick Diaz, and more:

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