Gilbert Burns successfully overcame the massive challenge in Tyron Woodley at UFC Fight Night: Woodley vs Burns.
The fight marked the return of the former Welterweight Champion. The last time he fought was when Kamaru Usman beat him and secured the championship.
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Although “The Chosen One” himself stated after the fight that he had no excuses and that he was completely in the fight mentally; unlike the fight with Usman; fans believe that Woodley was not in his best shape.
The fight kept the entire world on its toes as fans watched the fight on their television sets. As the fight progressed, Social Media overflowed with comments regarding the fight. Here are the Tweets that provide a look of just how entertaining the fight was.
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(Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
I’ve gotten to know Tyron Woodley a little at FS1, where he has joined us on Undisputed. Was rooting for him to turn back to the clock tonight at 38. Nope. His greatness remains in the past. Got dominated start to finish by title contender Gilbert Burns. A little hard to watch.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) May 31, 2020
In under 300 days, Gilbert Burns has beaten Alexey Kunchenko (20-0 at the time), Gunnar Nelson (two weeks notice), Demian Maia and Tyron Woodley.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) May 31, 2020
Tyron Woodley isn’t Tyron Woodley anymore. #UFCVegas
— Seán Sheehan (@SeanSheehanBA) May 31, 2020
holy shit Tyron Woodley really got me failing in and out of love with him 😳
— Dillon Danis (@dillondanis) May 31, 2020
This is incredible. Gilbert Burns’s right hand is more dangerous than Tyron Woodley’s. Burns’s speed is more dangerous than Woodley’s. Burns looks like the bigger man in the cage, not Woodley. Who would have guessed any of that five months ago?
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) May 31, 2020
Tyron Woodley fires back at Gregg Wayans
Even though Woodley is at peace with his performance, there was one Tweet that touched a nerve. Gregg Wayans, a member of the entertainment industry family, took to Twitter to comment on Woodley’s defeat.
@TWooodley NIGGA RETIRE! 😤 #UFCFightNight
— Gregg Wayans (@GreggWayans) May 31, 2020
Of course, many such comments about Woodley’s retirement surfaced today. However, Woodley chose to respond to this particular Tweet.
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Really from a black man. With all this hatred going on. From another black man? #Sad https://t.co/nE72BycBDD
— Tyron T-Wood Woodley (@TWooodley) May 31, 2020
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Woodley had said in his Instagram live video that one must not give up at this time, with all the riots and unrest regarding the unfortunate demise of George Floyd. Thus, when Gregg made a comment with the indecency of calling Woodley “Ni**a”, Woodley did not keep his calm.
What did you think about the fight? Do you, too, believe that it is time for “The Chosen One” to retire?
