UFC On ESPN 9 Clash: Woodley Vs. Burns!

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Welterweight contenders Tyron Woodley and Gilbert Burns will clash TONIGHT (May 30, 2020) from inside UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Tyron Woodley reigned over the Welterweight division for almost three years, yet it seems like his back is to the wall just one fight removed from his title loss. Perhaps that feeling is because of just how dominantly Kamaru Usman stole the belt. Maybe it’s because Woodley is now 38 years old.

Either way, pressure is on for “T-Wood.”

The former champion has a dangerous task ahead of him in Burns, who has picked up five victories in less than two years. Burns is on fire, coming into his own and firing on all cylinders, and he’ll be looking to make a statement opposite Woodley.

Let’s take a closer look at the keys to victory for each man: