UFC on ESPN 9 in tweets: Pros react to Gilbert Burns’ domination of ex-champ Tyron Woodley
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Former lightweight turned welterweight Gilbert Burns made his biggest career statement to date with a dominant win over ex-champ Tyron Woodley. Burns pitched a shutout on judges’ scorecards, earning two 50-44 scores with the third judge scoring it 50-45. After the action was over, there was no doubt a new contender had emerged while a former champ had fallen further off the path.
Here’s how the pros reacted to the UFC on ESPN 9 main event and other bouts.
Tyron Woodley vs. Gilbert Burns
If you didn’t know, @HerbDeanMMA will protect himself at all times @ufc
— Big Ben Rothwell (@RothwellFighter) May 31, 2020
MVP of the night award goes to @bisping and his commentary
— Lando Vannata (@GroovyLando) May 31, 2020
It’s crazy to think that @GilbertDurinho came up from 155, and is fighting a pretty big 170er in woodley and looks to be the bigger fighter
— Brad Tavares (@BradTavares) May 31, 2020
Woodley has a chance for a double bonus. See if he goes and gets it #UFCVegas @GilbertDurinho looks good.
— Justin Gaethje (@Justin_Gaethje) May 31, 2020
It looks like another mouth on @TWooodley left eye #UFCVegas #UFCApex
— John Dodson III (@JohnDodsonMMA) May 31, 2020
My anxiety is at right now #UFCVegas
— Andre Soukhamthath (@AndreSoukMMA) May 31, 2020
Tyron seems to be trying to clap/will himself to explode but just not happening!
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) May 31, 2020
Woodley showing heart of a champion plenty of chances to just give up but he’s never stopped fighting but burns has been so good lately it’s all about momentum in this sport
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) May 31, 2020
Hail Mary. Throw it t-wood. #UFCVegas
— Kevin Holland (@Trailblaze2top) May 31, 2020
Weird watching Woodley content and not desperate. Fighting like someone who’s winning #UFCVegas
— Damien Brown ダミアン・ブラウン (@beatdown155) May 31, 2020
— Anhyzer Askren (@Benaskren) May 31, 2020
Can we get a world wide slow clap for @GilbertDurinho! Amazing performance! #UFCApex
— Chas Skelly (@ChasSkelly) May 31, 2020
Give @GilbertDurinho a title shot.
— Lando Vannata (@GroovyLando) May 31, 2020
Sharpest I’ve seen Gilbert look inside the octagon yet! A different mentality too! Congrats! #UFCVegas
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) May 31, 2020
29 strikes... over 5?
— Dominick Reyes (@DomReyes) May 31, 2020
Title shot next for @GilbertDurinho #UFCVegas
— #OnAmission4Gold (@KelvinGastelum) May 31, 2020
I think all my questions about this main event were answered tonight. Burns is legit, but his last two performances were championship caliber! #UFCVegas
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) May 31, 2020
What a great performance by my man @GilbertDurinho #UFCVegas
— KAMARU USMAN (@USMAN84kg) May 31, 2020
Bad Ass Welterweight @GilbertDurinho Bell to bell ++ not a scratch on you. Called out the Champ better stop training together. @USMAN84kg
— Mark Coleman (@Markcolemanmma) May 31, 2020
Augusto Sakai vs. Blagoy Ivanov
Lets go Blagoy!
— Dan “50k” Ige (@Dynamitedan808) May 31, 2020
Ivanov looking tired
— Chas Skelly (@ChasSkelly) May 31, 2020
Heavy panting... #UFCVegas
— Mike Jackson, Esq. (@TheTruthJackson) May 31, 2020
Yo why did @dc_mma sound like he was playing a role in the original godfather #UFCVegas
— Julian marquez (@JMarquezMMA) May 31, 2020
Herzog sHoulda took a point for that fence grab #UFCVegas
— Brad Tavares (@BradTavares) May 31, 2020
He didn't lose point for that cage grab #UFCApex
— John Dodson III (@JohnDodsonMMA) May 31, 2020
Man they should have taken a point away from Sakai, that changes the fight!
— Anhyzer Askren (@Benaskren) May 31, 2020
Damn. Congratulations @GilbertDurinho
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) May 31, 2020
I’m sad for Woodley but holy shit that was an incredible performance from Burns. It takes a world class athlete to bring out the best in someone. Amazing fight #UFCVegas
— Jessy Jess (@missjessyjess) May 31, 2020
I'm really happy for @GilbertDurinho. He literally made this fight happen. I might need to take the same approach to @SPonzinibbioMMA and @MikeMav22. I've said yes to any fight the @ufc has offered me. I just need my moment!
— Geoff (handzofsteel) Neal (@handzofsteelmma) May 31, 2020
Perfect performance by burns all around. Woodley waiting just too much. Tough to see
— Brian Kelleher (@brianboom135) May 31, 2020
So happy to see Gilbert getting the spotlight he deserves! Just dominated a former champ in flawless fashion #UFCVegas
— Megan Anderson (@MeganA_mma) May 31, 2020
Wow called out usman Gilbert is about business can’t be mad at him
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) May 31, 2020
Billy Quarantillo vs. Spike Carlyle
I think this one will be fun #UFCVegas #UFConESPN9 #UFCApex
— Niko Price (@Nikohybridprice) May 31, 2020
LMAO that Rd 1 ending #UFCVegas
— Bryce Mitchell (@ThugnastyMMA) May 31, 2020
THAT REf DEAD WRONG FOR THAT!!! If you want to turn your back, that’s on YOU! How are you earning the fighter to basically lookout?!
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) May 31, 2020
Give me a break! Alpha Ginger isn’t a amateur fighter. #UFCVegas
Spike said I’m done wit 10 secs left!
— Walt Harris (@thebigticket205) May 31, 2020
Slobber knocker #UFCApex
— Frankie Edgar (@FrankieEdgar) May 31, 2020
ALPHA GINGER For the win!! I love this sport! #UFCVegas #UFCApex
— Julian marquez (@JMarquezMMA) May 31, 2020
Way to go out swingin!
— Dominick Reyes (@DomReyes) May 31, 2020
Carlyle vs Quarantillo - That was definitely something different #UFCVegas
— Jan Blachowicz (@JanBlachowicz) May 31, 2020
Wow! Thought it was going to be 29-28 Carlyle, from a close RD 2, but the guy I wanted to win got his hand raised! Hard fought scrap!
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) May 31, 2020
Awesome fight !! #UFCVegas
— Leonardo Santos (@LeoSantosbjj) May 31, 2020
Once again @ufc another great distraction from the world for a little these fights are great
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) May 31, 2020
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