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UFC Fight Night: Gilbert Burns beats Tyrone Woodley and wants title shot | Jehu's Blog
Gilbert Burns (right) now wants a shot at the welterweight title Brazilian welterweight Gilbert Burns upset former world champion Tyron Woodley with a unanimous points win at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas. Burns, 33, moved to six-straight wins with a 50-45, 50-44, 50-44 decision after five rounds with the American. In the opening round Burns bloodied his rival and he went on to take Woodley to the floor in rounds two and four, ensuring he was dominant throughout. “I was calling these guys out for a reason,” said Burns. “I’m ready.” Burns earned one of the $50,000 (£40,500) Performance of the Night bonuses for his win and added: “I think I made a statement for the division, I am next for the title. To beat the former champion the way I did, I just showed up.” Woodley told his Instagram followers: “I have no excuses, felt good and trained hard. He did a good job of keeping the distance. I have a weird peace for someone who just lost.” In the night’s co-main event, Brazil’s Augusto Sakai remained undefeated in the heavyweight division by overcoming Bulgaria’s Blagoy Ivanov via split decision after three rounds. Saturday’s action was again played …