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UFC on ESPN 9 Standout Performances

The UFC brought the octagon back to its home of Las Vegas on Saturday for UFC on ESPN 9. The event took place at the UFC’s new Apex facility, the same place the Contender Series is hosted. The main event featured a welterweight bout between the former champion Tyron Woodley and rising contender Gilbert Burns. Burns put on a stellar performance, winning every round and grabbing at least one 10-8 round. After twenty five minutes it had been announced that Burns had won by unanimous decision.