The UFC on ESPN 11 co-main event between Josh Emmett and Shane Burgos figured to be a referendum on which of the two is destined to become a real factor in the featherweight division. But after the duo threw down for 15 minutes in a battle, it’s clear that both will be forces to be reckoned with at 145 pounds for some time to come. After two tightly contested rounds, Emmett (16-2 MMA, 7-2 UFC) pulled away in the third to seal a unanimous decision at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, earning a pair of 29-28 scores and a 29-27 for his third consecutive victory. “He fought me super well, he’s a tough guy, and I wish him nothing but the best,” Emmett said of his foe. “All the respect in the world.” The tone was dictated in the opening round
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UFC on ESPN 11 results: Josh Emmett wins thriller over Shane Burgos – MMA Junkie