Josh Emmett Outpoints Shane Burgos In All Out War – UFC Vegas 3 Results

Josh EmmettIn the UFC on ESPN 11 co-main event featherweight contenders, Shane Burgos and Josh Emmett throw down. Both men are ranked in the top 10 at 145lbs and the winner of this fight will be one step closer to a shot at Alexander Volkanovski. Round 1: Shane Burgos is pushing forward early. Josh Emmett is […]

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In the UFC on ESPN 11 co-main event featherweight contenders, Shane Burgos and Josh Emmett throw down. Both men are ranked in the top 10 at 145lbs and the winner of this fight will be one step closer to a shot at Alexander Volkanovski.

Round 1: Shane Burgos is pushing forward early. Josh Emmett is backing up but swinging wild to keep Burgos honest. Emmett is landing big shots but Burgos is eating them well. The New Yorker is popping out jabs and low leg kicks but continues to eat big shots. Another huge right hand from Emmett – Burgos is made of steel! His low leg kicks are starting to taking a toll. Burgos lands a few consecutively and is getting a reaction from his opponent now. Burgos rips one to the body, dips out of the way of Emmett’s overhand right, and lands three jabs. More jabs and more leg kicks from Burgos force Emmett to mix up the game plan – he shoots in for a takedown but is unable to get it. The 35-year-old instead fires off two big right hands that partially land as the round ends.

Round 2: Josh Emmett mentioned in the corner he had injured his knee in round one, as round two begins Burgos is throwing shots at the leg. Emmett lunges forward and lands a couple of big punches. Burgos cant miss with his jab and he’s using it to set up some nice combos now. Emmett though continues to throw big with his right hand and continues to land it too. Emmett lands a few more big shots but Burgos is undeterred and still pushing forward. Both fighters are landing constantly in this fight. Emmett clearly landing bigger shots but Burgos is hitting him with good volume – it’s very intriguing as round two enters its final minute. Burgos lands his biggest shot of the fight Emmett is just as tough as his opponent and he returns with one of his patented power rights as the round comes to a close.

Round 3: Emmett lands two big right hands at the start of round three. Burgos back to his jabs and legs kicks. Emmett lands a big shot to drop Burgos – the biggest moment of the fight. He spends some time in the guard of Burgos before the fight goes back to the feet. Burgos nails Emmett with a groin strike and the fight comes to a stop as he recovers. Back to fighting and Emmett is back to landing huge overhand rights. Burgos continues to pressure but he eats a huge overhand left and he’s down again much heavier than the first time. Emmett is in the guard hitting Burgos with elbows and punches. Burgos kicks his opponent off and gets back to his feet. They go straight back at it. Burgos is landing but his shots don’t have the same pop as Emmett’s and he’s not stopped throwing throughout round three. Another HUGE right from Emmett followed by two more. How is Burgos still standing? Both men swing to the finish. WHAT A FIGHT!

OFFICIAL RESULT: Josh Emmett def. Shane Burgos via unanimous decision

Shane Burgos vs. Josh Emmett Planned For June 20 Event

Burgos EmmettRanked Encounter Between Burgos, Emmett A potential barn burner of a featherweight fight is being planned next month between Shane Burgos and Josh Emmett. That’s according to MMA Junkie citing multiple people close to the situation after an initial report from ESPN’s Ariel Helwani. The fight is currently in the works for the UFC’s upcoming […]

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Ranked Encounter Between Burgos, Emmett

A potential barn burner of a featherweight fight is being planned next month between Shane Burgos and Josh Emmett.

That’s according to MMA Junkie citing multiple people close to the situation after an initial report from ESPN’s Ariel Helwani. The fight is currently in the works for the UFC’s upcoming June 20 event which has no venue or location at the time of writing.

Burgos is currently on a three-fight winning streak following his knockout defeat to top contender Calvin Kattar — his only professional setback. In that run, he has defeated the likes of Kurt Holobaugh, Cub Swanson and most recently, Makwan Amirkhani.

“Hurricane” has since signed a new four-fight deal with the UFC as he looks to continue climbing up the ranks where is currently ranked No. 10.

Emmett is also enjoying a good run with two straight knockout wins over Michael Johnson and Mirsad Bektic following his knockout defeat to Jeremy Stephens in early 2018. In total, he has won four of his last five.

As it stands, the Team Alpha Male fighter is currently ranked No. 8 in the featherweight rankings.

Here is how the June 20 event looks at the time of writing:

  • Raquel Pennington vs. Marion Reneau
  • Roxanne Modafferi vs. Lauren Murphy
  • Lyman Good vs. Belal Muhammad
  • Shane Burgos vs. Josh Emmett

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UFC Ottawa Results: Shane Burgos Gets Nod Over Cub Swanson

UFC Ottawa played host to a pivotal featherweight contest between Cub Swanson and Shane Burgos. As always, LowkickMMA will have you covered with all the results from UFC on ESPN+ 9 from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada as they happen. Swanson (25-10) has seen better days. The longtime veteran has dropped his last three fights heading into […]

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UFC Ottawa played host to a pivotal featherweight contest between Cub Swanson and Shane Burgos.

As always, LowkickMMA will have you covered with all the results from UFC on ESPN+ 9 from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada as they happen.

Swanson (25-10) has seen better days. The longtime veteran has dropped his last three fights heading into Saturday night. A win is of the utmost importance for the So-Cal native.

As for Burgos (11-1). After losing the only fight of his career, “The Hurricane” got back on track by defeating Kurt Holobaugh at UFC 230. A win over Swanson would likely propel Burgos into the top 15.

Round One

Burgos opens up with a jab, Swanson with a side kick. Swanson lands a right hook, left cross combo. Burgos plots forward and pops his jab again. Swanson drives home a leg kick. Burgos answers with one of his own. Swanson launches an attack with his hands, Burgos shells up and defends. Burgos rips a left hook to the body. Very technical thus far for Burgos. Swanson throws a head kick up and clips Burgos. Burgos goes body, head on the left side. Both fighters trade low kicks, Swanson doubles up his jab. One minute to go in the round. Burgos pops his jab again, his five plus inch reach advantage his coming in handy here. Swanson wings a right hook. The horn sounds.

Round Two

Both fighters open up with rapid-fire jabs. Burgos lands a leg kick. Swanson lands a right hand, then a left. He throws a sidekick to boot. Swanson fainting and moving in, he lands a nice one-two down the middle. Swanson lands an uppercut and then a body kick. Burgos eats it and walks through. He lands an uppercut. Swanson connects on a big right hook. Burgos lands a leg kick. Swanson fires back with a kick. The men trade jabs, Burgos sneaks an uppercut in behind his jab. Again, the fighters trade right hands. Swanson lands a right hand and a leg kick. Burgos steps aside and lands a right. He walks Swanson down but Swanson answers with a left hand that backs Burgos up. The horn sounds.

Round Three

Swanson opens up with a left hand, then a leg kick. Burgos has great head movement and lands a right hand. Swanson is in his face here. He fakes a takedown. Burgos backs up and lands a double jab. He cracks Swanson with a straight left hand. Swanson gets in on a takedown near the cage. He gets his hands locked around Burgos’ waist. He unloads a bevy of knees to Burgos’ thighs. He can’t get Burgos to the ground but those knees have to hurt. Burgos defends and breaks his grip. The fighters recenter and Burgos nearly lands a huge left hook. 90 seconds left in the fight. Burgos moves forward and cracks Swanson with a right, then another right. Swanson throws a left. Burgos walks Swanson down and pops a left hand. He goes to the head with a kick. Then the body. Swanson tries to get the fight to the ground Burgos lands a head kick as the fight ends.

Shane Burgos defeats Cub Swanson via split decision (30-27, 27-30, 29-28)

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UFC Ottawa’s Shane Burgos On Fighting Cub Swanson: ‘It’s Pretty Surreal’

Shane Burgos has respect for Cub Swanson, but he knows what must be done if he wants to climb the 145-pound ladder. Tonight (May 4), Burgos will meet Swanson in a featherweight clash. The bout will be featured on the main card of UFC Ottawa. It’s…

Shane Burgos has respect for Cub Swanson, but he knows what must be done if he wants to climb the 145-pound ladder. Tonight (May 4), Burgos will meet Swanson in a featherweight clash. The bout will be featured on the main card of UFC Ottawa. It’s a big opportunity for the unranked Burgos as Swanson […]

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Cub Swanson Discusses TJ Dillashaw’s EPO Failure Before UFC Ottawa

UFC on ESPN+ 9’s Cub Swanson is looking to continue his winning ways north of the border as he looks to go 3-0 in Canada. For Swanson, it was business as usual as he prepared for this weekend’s fight. Except for one thing, that is – the T.J. Dillashaw EPO news. While that doesn’t directly […]

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UFC on ESPN+ 9’s Cub Swanson is looking to continue his winning ways north of the border as he looks to go 3-0 in Canada.

For Swanson, it was business as usual as he prepared for this weekend’s fight. Except for one thing, that is – the T.J. Dillashaw EPO news.

While that doesn’t directly affect Swanson, they are teammates, however. Still, Swanson found out the news just like the rest of us.

“I kind of found out like everybody else,” Swanson said at a media day in support of UFC on ESPN+ 9 (via MMA Junkie). “It was quite a shock because as far as our team, we have standards and stuff like that about being honest and going through stuff. But he’s still a part of our team, and it’s a decision he made. We forgive him for it. It’s unfortunate.”

Dillashaw has fessed up to his EPO use. However, the collateral damage has been done to his teammates and the court of public opinion is quick to convict.

“Obviously, I didn’t like being put in pictures and the whole team being accused of stuff – that’s not true,” Swanson said.

“He feels terrible about the whole situation, and the talking’s been pretty minimal (between him and I) because I was training for this fight. But we’re working past it. I think it did (shine a negative light on the team). But people can think what they want. I got drug tested more this camp, which is fine. I’m for more drug testing because I don’t do any of that – it doesn’t bother me.”

Although he is 2-0 in Canada, Swanson has been defeated in his last three fights. The SoCal native looks to snap a losing streak and make it a perfect 3-0 on Saturday (May 4, 2019) night.

“It definitely makes me upset with myself and my performances, so it makes me (pay more) attention to detail,” Swanson said about getting ready with the skid on his mind. “But going into the fight, I’m thinking about how I’m undefeated here in Canada, so that’s a streak I like a little better. I put a lot of attention into details, fixing mistakes, and I’m ready for this.”

Cub Swanson will fight Shane Burgos in a featured featherweight fight on the main card of UFC on ESPN+ 9.

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Cub Swanson vs. Shane Burgos Set for UFC Ottawa

UFC Ottawa just picked up a major featherweight bout against former title challenger Cub Swanson and rising 28-year-old prospect Shane Burgos, as originally reported by The Toronto Sun on Wednesday. This May 4 event will mark the 2019 debut for both fi…

UFC Ottawa just picked up a major featherweight bout against former title challenger Cub Swanson and rising 28-year-old prospect Shane Burgos, as originally reported by The Toronto Sun on Wednesday. This May 4 event will mark the 2019 debut for both fighters in what should prove to be an action-packed scrap. Cub Swanson (25-10) remains […]

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