Gilbert Burns reacts following dominant win over Tyron Woodley: “I was calling these guys out for a reason!”

Surging welterweight contender Gilbert Burns took a step up in competition this evening, squaring off with former division kingpin Tyron Woodley.

Burns (18-3 MMA) had entered tonight’s contest with Woodley on a five-fight win streak, which included three straight wins in the promotions welterweight division. In his most previous effort, ‘Durinho’ had picked up a first round TKO victory over submission specialist Demian Maia.

Meanwhile, Tyron Woodley (19-4-1 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since surrendering his welterweight title to Kamaru Usman at UFC 235. Prior to that setback, ‘The Chosen One’ had put together a seven-fight unbeaten streak, which included three successful welterweight title defenses.

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Tonight’s UFC on ESPN 9 main event proved to be a one-sided contest. Gilbert Burns looks amazing from start to finish in his fight with Woodley, dropping the former welterweight champion on multiple occasions throughout the contest. After a dominant twenty-five minute performance, ‘Durinho’ was awarded a much deserved unanimous decision victory from the judges in attendance.

Official UFC on ESPN 9 Result: Gilbert Burns def. Tyron Woodley by unanimous decision (50-45, 50-44 x2)

Check out how Gilbert Burns reacted to the biggest win of his career in his post-fight interview with Daniel Cormier.

“I told you so DC,” Burns said with a laugh. “I told you so yesterday. So yes bro, very happy. Thankful to all of my team. I trained so hard for this fight, I knew what I could do. I was calling these guys out for a reason. And I’m here to stay. That was a former UFC champion. You saw a dominant performance against a former UFC champ. So I am ready. I feel so good right now.”

Daniel Cormier then requested that Gilbert Burns give him a name for who he wants next:

“Kamaru, I love the champ. My training partner Kamaru Usman. But, give me a shot. Dana White, Hunter, Sean Shelby, Kamaru, I want to fight for the title. I’ve got respect and a lot of love for you, but I think I’m next. I’m next. I’m right there. He beat the former champion I just beat the same way, maybe even better. I want to fight for the title!”

Who would you like to see Gilbert Burns fight next following his decision victory over Tyron Woodley this evening in Las Vegas? Share your thoughts in the comments section PENN Nation!

on May 30, 2020