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BJPENN.COM is your premier source for all MMA News. I’m right there. After a decade of on-line operation BJP has evolved into the most reliable destination for all of your MMA needs.Kamaru Usman reacts to Gilbert Burns defeating Tyron Woodley However, after the UFC London event was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Woodley ended up accepting a bout with a new opponent in Gilbert Burns for tonight’s event.Burns (18-3 MMA) entered tonight’s contest sporting a five-fight win streak, which included three straight victories inside of the promotions welterweight division.Tonight’s UFC on ESPN 9 main event was absolutely dominated from start to finish by Gilbert Burns. Maybe not from his back, but if he finds a way on top or a position where he can take the back, it’s a problem.”“Usman’s above average everywhere, but he’s not excellent anywhere,” Woodley said. His last two fights were against these men, and both of them defeated the former 170-pound champ by a wide margin. He has more power than Usman. The Brazilian worked over the former welterweight champion both on the feet and on the ground on route to a unanimous decision victory.In the end, the judges in attendance scored the bout 50-45, 50-44 and 50-44 in favor of ‘Durinho’.Kamaru Usman shared the following reaction to his teammates stunning performance:“What a great performance by my man Gilbert Burns!”Following his dominant win over Tyron Woodley, Burns challenged his teammate and reigning UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman to a fight this July.“Kamaru, I love the champ. Tyron Woodley ‘Really Disgusted’ By Kamaru Usman-Colby Covington Bout at UFC 245 . UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman was clearly watching tonight’s Tyron Woodley vs. Gilbert Burns matchup with keen interest.Tyron Woodley had been clamoring for an immediate rematch with Kamaru Usman, but wound up settling for a top contenders bout with Leon Edwards. His last two fights were against these men, and both of …
‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ had captured the promotions coveted welterweight title by defeating Woodley via unanimous decision back in March of 2019. I want to fight for the title!”Who would you like to see Gilbert Burns challenge Kamaru Usman next following his dominant decision victory over Tyron Woodley tonight in Las Vegas? He’s a better grappler than Usman, jiu-jitsu wise, but I think the striking – he may not be better, but he does punch a little bit harder, and it’s going to be a point where it has to go to the ground. But, give me a shot.
He beat the former champion I just beat the same way, maybe even better.
He’s above average everywhere, but he’s not excellent anywhere, but he’s excellent at putting it together. Burns was originally supposed to challenge Usman for the title at UFC 251, but tested positive for COVID-19 and was replaced on short notice by Jorge Masvidal. He’s excellent at making adjustments within a fight.“Whether you like watching him take Masvidal down or not, he never did one takedown against Colby, and Leon Edwards he struck and when it was time to take down, he went for the takedown. If there’s anyone that could credibly break down a welterweight title fight between Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns, it’s Tyron Woodley. Burns is expected to challenge for the title some time in late 2020. My training partner Kamaru Usman. Dana White, Hunter, Sean Shelby, Kamaru, I want to fight for the title. We serve you with the latest breaking news, exclusive fighter interviews, videos and more.