If you're going to hate/dislike/disparage a man for not fighting, at least be honest and accurate about why.
During that period of time, He broke his foot, and had surgery and was out for a while. Then when he was supposed to fight Johhny fatass, Johnny fatass couldn't make the weight. Woodley weighed in and was ready to fight, while Johhny fatass was pulled from the fight and sent home
So no, he did not "sit out" 18 months...