LAS VEGAS — Stylistically, there are many similarities between Tyron Woodley and Gilbert Burns. They’re both black belts in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, have good wrestling and have become accomplished strikers.
Burns, though, is a far more dangerous grappler than Woodley, who has the superior wrestling and should be able to control where the fight goes when they meet in the main event Saturday (9 p.m. ET, ESPN/ESPN+) at UFC Apex.
Burns’ striking is developing, but Woodley has a distinct edge in power.
And, Woodley has a distinct edge in quality of opposition.