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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Burgess (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theodore Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins has chosen Hitman as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Richard Burgess is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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188 cm
26
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 1 |
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188 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Richard Burgess! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Theodore Jenkins! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Burgess tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jenkins paws at him with a jab and circles away. Burgess closes the distance but Jenkins moves to the side
and Jenkins counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Burgess's guard now. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Burgess is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Burgess lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jenkins! Burgess scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Burgess knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jenkins on the ground. Burgess trying to control but he's not successful this time. Jenkins sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jenkins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Burgess scores with a couple of nice shots.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Burgess is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jenkins sees it coming and defends easily.
Jenkins looking for submissions off his back.
Jenkins looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Burgess perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Jenkins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burgess. Burgess is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Jenkins slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Burgess seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jenkins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Jenkins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Burgess in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Burgess trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom. Jenkins trying to keep a closed guard but Burgess is proving a slippery customer.
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing Burgess from controlling successfully. Jenkins working a defensive guard here.
Jenkins doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burgess defends it easily. Burgess stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jenkins swivels though and keeps the full guard. Burgess loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jenkins working for a triangle but Burgess defends it easily.
Burgess wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Theodore Jenkins will probably get the nod. That's time! Burgess's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jenkins looks for a takedown but Burgess sprawls well.
Burgess is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jenkins's half guard. Burgess is looking to take a break and control but Jenkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Burgess winds up and cracks Jenkins with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Burgess slows the pace down in half guard.
Burgess moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Jenkins.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Burgess trying to control the action but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Burgess has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jenkins gets caught napping as Burgess dives in and scores a takedown. Jenkins manages to retain guard. Burgess is in close to Jenkins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Burgess trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Burgess preventing the sweep. Burgess trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jenkins's guard. Jenkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Burgess won't allow Jenkins to get back to his feet. Burgess in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Burgess trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Burgess trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Jenkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Burgess avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jenkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burgess is one step ahead there. Burgess wants to pass the guard but Jenkins is keeping the position. Burgess trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup.gif) The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Richard Burgess. Jenkins shoots in for a takedown but Burgess shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Burgess shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jenkins pinned against the cage. Jenkins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. No luck with that takedown attempt from Jenkins. Richard Burgess has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Jenkins. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jenkins is defended easily by Burgess. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Burgess dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
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Burgess shoots in and bounces Jenkins off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jenkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burgess doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Jenkins is tightening it up a little... Burgess has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Burgess reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Burgess taps out! Nice BJJ there by Jenkins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Theodore Jenkins! Theodore Jenkins made sure to mention his sponsor, HITME! Clothing Line (Chuck Norris Collection) in his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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