Gilbert seems like a terrible style match-up for Woodley. Honestly, even worse than Colby. He's just so fast, huge granite head that tucks really well. Tyrone comes with the looping punches & Gilberts head is like a fortress for those blows.
That said, everyone is just so damn good in there now. Woodley is still an awesome fighter, but he got clipped early & stayed on the back foot. Berns seemed a bit quicker to the punch & was more willing to engage than Woodley. I had a heavy heart last night watching the decision. To lose 10 rounds in a row coming off a championship run like he had.. Just upsetting.
I said going into the bout that there's just times where a fighter gets old. I hate to say that with Woodley as he doesn't look old by any means, but Ferguson is a tough example where you have to realize that everyone has an expiration date on their fighting career unfortunately. They might've been the greatest thing since sliced bread at 32, but 4-6 years later, we're remembering fights that don't seem that long ago if you're not an active fighter & they've had 2-3 wars since then, a ACL tear/recovery, some shots to the head & you're just a notch off where you were before. In a game of inches, that could be all that matters sometimes.
That said, I would really like to see Woodley back in there again. He doesn't have anything to lose after those fights & could be a farewell if it goes bad-or he could try for another run. When all said and done, he's only lost two fights. Are we telling any other fighters who lost to Gilbert or Kamar to retire? I would still like to see Woodley vs. Jorge or Edwards (though they may be a bit high in the rankings for him). If neither of those pan out, then anyone 6-15 to build him back up if he wants it, or a farewell fight... I really don't see a guy outside of top 5 who should be a favourite against Woodley.
