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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morgan Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clark has chosen God Of Thunder as his entrance music. The key to victory for Ivan Emelianenko has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Morgan Clark!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Emelianenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clark.
Emelianenko fails to land the takedown.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Emelianenko shoots in looking for a takedown but Clark manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Emelianenko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Emelianenko sets himself, and Clark steps forward looking for the clinch! Emelianenko avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clark swings widly with a right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a left and a right that stings Clark.
Emelianenko misses with a takedown attempt - Clark sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Clark closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko jumps guard but Clark turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A left hand lands to the body for Clark.
Clark presses Emelianenko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
With the fighters up against the cage, Clark throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Clark no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Emelianenko postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clark lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Clark wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
Clark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clark wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
Clark sitting in guard here, content to control.
Clark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Clark has passed into side control.
Emelianenko is not content to let Clark control the position.
Clark stands up and beckons Emelianenko to his feet.
Clark misses with a takedown attempt - Emelianenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Emelianenko attempts a counter takedown but Clark avoids it well and moves away.
Clark's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Clark's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Emelianenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clark.
Emelianenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Emelianenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko slips under a jab.
Clark fails to land with a series of punches.
Clark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emelianenko moves away.
Emelianenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clark sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Emelianenko somewhat.
Emelianenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clark.
Clark throws a body punch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Clark keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horrible takedown attempt by Emelianenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Clark, which made it look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Clark does no damage.
Emelianenko wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Emelianenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Emelianenko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Clark.
Emelianenko fails to land the takedown.
Clark swings away with a body shot that misses
and Emelianenko counters with a one-two to the body.
Emelianenko closes the distance and clinches up with Clark, looking for a takedown. Emelianenko pushes Clark against the cage but Clark circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Emelianenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clark sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Emelianenko somewhat.
Emelianenko avoids the body shot from Clark.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morgan Clark dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Emelianenko goes for a double leg but Clark avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Clark continues to drive forward.
Emelianenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clark circles away.
Clark misses the shot to the body.
Clark misses with a combination
and Emelianenko counters with a nice body kick.
Clark stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Morgan Clark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Emelianenko.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko fails with the takedown.
Emelianenko blocks a head kick by Clark.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clark.
Nice sprawl there from Clark as Emelianenko shoots in.
Clark thinks about the counter body kick.
Clark fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Emelianenko, pushing him back against the cage.
Clark misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Emelianenko breaks from the clinch.
Clark keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Clark throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Clark stuffs the takedown attempt from Emelianenko. Emelianenko gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Emelianenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Emelianenko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Clark swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Emelianenko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Clark will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Emelianenko wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.
Clark has his hands on Emelianenko's head, controlling the position.
Clark throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Clark wants to sweep here but Emelianenko controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark working a defensive guard here.
Clark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clark looking for a sweep. Not yet Clark, not yet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Emelianenko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clark sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Clark displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Clark looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Clark sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Emelianenko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Emelianenko's back!
Clark scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Emelianenko is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clark looking for the RNC.
Emelianenko is taking damage to the body and head.
Clark is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Emelianenko. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Emelianenko trying to control the hands but Clark breaks the grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morgan Clark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Emelianenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Emelianenko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Clark to the mat! Clark manages to get full guard.
Clark is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Clark looking to control.
Clark bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Emelianenko's guard.
Emelianenko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Clark controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Clark postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko seems keen to control Clark's posture.
Clark wants to pass the guard but Emelianenko is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Emelianenko wants to get back to his feet but Clark is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Clark makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Clark landing some decent shots from guard.
Clark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clark trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clark should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Clark drops back looking for a leg! Emelianenko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Emelianenko manages to kick Clark off! Clark jumps back into Emelianenko's guard.
Clark with a nice head shot there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Emelianenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Clark trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Emelianenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Emelianenko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clark sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Clark stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clark wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clark moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Clark gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Clark misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Emelianenko.
Morgan Clark is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Clark with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Clark lands with a light punch inside.
Emelianenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Clark fails to pull guard.
Clark lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Clark pushes Emelianenko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Emelianenko blocks the elbow strike.
Clark is trying to push Emelianenko away but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko wants a takedown but no success here.
Emelianenko avoids a wild elbow strike from Clark.
Emelianenko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right from Clark on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Clark just misses with a elbow thrown towards Emelianenko's brow.
Emelianenko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Clark walks away with a smile on his face. Emelianenko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Emelianenko fails with the takedown
and Clark counters by clinching up.
Emelianenko is trying to push Clark away but Clark has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Emelianenko is trying to force a seperation but Clark has the dominant position.
Clark creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ivan Emelianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clark lands with a right to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morgan Clark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Clark has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morgan Clark!
Morgan Clark tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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hype
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RATING
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