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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Emhoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glen Clark told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Emhoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Glen Clark!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark fails to land the takedown.
Emhoff shoots in and bounces Clark off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Emhoff landing some decent shots from guard.
Emhoff throwing strikes from guard but Clark blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clark being controlled here, momentarily.
Clark is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark keeping moving, preventing Emhoff from controlling successfully.
Clark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Emhoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Clark misses with a takedown attempt
and Emhoff counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Clark's guard now.
Emhoff slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Clark wants to stand and escape but Emhoff is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark keeping full guard, as Emhoff tries to pass.
Emhoff stands and steps away. Clark gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Clark throws a wild body kick that Emhoff sees coming a mile off.
Emhoff scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Clark sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Emhoff decides to return to a standing position.
Clark misses with a takedown
and Emhoff counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Clark's guard now.
Jack Emhoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Clark.
Emhoff is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emhoff is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Emhoff has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Clark is proving hard to escape from.
Clark is trying to keep Emhoff in close.
Emhoff sitting in guard here, content to control.
Clark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Emhoff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Clark wants to sweep but no luck.
Emhoff controls from within his opponent's guard.
Emhoff stops Clark from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Emhoff shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Clark's guard.
Clark had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Emhoff is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Clark Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Emhoff's back instead.
Clark trying to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Emhoff dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Clark misses with a takedown attempt
and Emhoff counters with a shoot takedown. Clark fights it but they end up in guard.
Emhoff stopping the sweep attempt from Clark.
Emhoff gets to his feet - Clark follows without any prompting.
Emhoff fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Clark sprawls well initially but Emhoff persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Clark looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Clark wants to control but Emhoff is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Emhoff is taking a breather. Clark says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark blocking the ground and pound attempt from Emhoff.
Clark wants to improve his position but Emhoff is controlling well.
Clark won't allow Emhoff to pass to mount.
Emhoff is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Clark keeping hold of Emhoff's head, controlling as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Emhoff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clark with a lazy takedown attempt
and Emhoff counters with a single leg into guard. Clark didn't expect that.
Clark is trying to control the position but Emhoff postures up.
Emhoff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clark is keeping the position for now.
Clark wants to stand but Emhoff is controlling the position.
Emhoff wanted to stand there but Clark had control of the position.
Emhoff postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Clark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Emhoff.
Clark trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Clark tries to land a front kick but Emhoff steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Clark shoots in for a double leg but Emhoff sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jack Emhoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Clark.
Clark doesn't manage to clinch there - Emhoff circles away.
Clark fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Emhoff bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Emhoff scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Clark to see if he's OK.
Clark sneaks back into half guard.
Emhoff content to control rather than advance.
Emhoff wants to free his trapped foot but Clark is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Clark is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Emhoff's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Emhoff's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Emhoff dominated that second round.
That's time! Emhoff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Clark with a poor takedown
and Emhoff counters with a shoot takedown. Clark fights it but they end up in guard.
Emhoff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jack Emhoff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clark is trying to control the position but Emhoff postures up.
Clark wants to sweep but no luck.
Clark is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emhoff sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Emhoff won't allow Clark to get back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Clark shoots in for a double leg but Emhoff sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Emhoff bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Clark sneaks back into half guard.
Clark is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emhoff is taking a breather. Clark says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Emhoff is trying to control the action in half guard but Clark is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Emhoff wants to pass the guard but Clark is defending well.
Clark trying to hold on to Emhoff's head to control him but Emhoff postures up.
Clark makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Clark.
Clark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emhoff trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
Clark trying to strike off his back.
Clark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Clark scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Emhoff checks a leg kick.
Emhoff will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice combination there by Clark.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Clark tries for a takedown but Emhoff circles away easily
and Emhoff counters by clinching up.
Jack Emhoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Clark.
Emhoff manages to break the clinch.
Clark shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Emhoff counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Emhoff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clark can do to turn this around?
Emhoff moves into full mount! Clark won't be happy about that!
Emhoff prevents Clark from getting the reversal.
Emhoff breaks from Clark's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Emhoff can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Clark is looking to escape.
Glen Clark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Emhoff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clark keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Emhoff showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Emhoff has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Emhoff!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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