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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Terrance Glover (ranked 2892 p4p, 2666 weight class) and Hudson Clarkson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
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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 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Terrance Glover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hudson Clarkson!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Clarkson or perhaps it was just good defense by Glover, which made it look bad.
Clarkson instigates a clinch.
Clarkson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Glover gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Clarkson is trying to push Glover away but Glover has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Glover holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarkson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Glover fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Terrance Glover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hudson Clarkson.
Clarkson cracks Glover with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Glover finds it's way through Clarkson's defenses.
Clarkson throws a good cross that connects.
Clarkson catches Glover with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Clarkson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Glover sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Clarkson somewhat.
Clarkson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Glover defends it nicely.
Clarkson moves into the clinch.
Glover misses with a punch on the inside.
Glover prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson wants to take the fight to the mat but Glover manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Clarkson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Glover gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Clarkson is looking for a takedown.
Glover's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Clarkson tries for a takedown but Glover manages to get underhooks.
Clarkson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Glover after a bit of a struggle.
Clarkson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Glover is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover prevents the takedown attempt.
Clarkson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Glover gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Clarkson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Glover after a bit of a struggle.
Clarkson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Glover fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Clarkson moves into the clinch successfully.
Clarkson wants a takedown but no success here.
Clarkson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Clarkson wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson goes for a takedown attempt but Glover pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Clarkson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Glover is looking to counter punch.
Clarkson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hudson Clarkson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clarkson darts in and clinches Glover up against the cage.
Clarkson wants a takedown but no success here.
Clarkson stalling against the cage.
Clarkson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Glover after a bit of a struggle.
Clarkson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Glover pulls his leg out and moves away.
Clarkson connects with a nice looking jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clarkson shoots in but Glover avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Terrance Glover will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Glover swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clarkson with the counter takedown but Glover avoids it easily.
Clarkson moves to clinch but Glover breaks away
and Glover counters with a right hand to the body.
Glover swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clarkson connects with a crisp jab.
Clarkson tries to clinch up but Glover circles away and keeps his distance.
Clarkson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Glover is fending him off so far but Clarkson persists. Nope, Glover circles away and we're back to standing.
Clarkson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Hudson Clarkson has been cut.
Clarkson shoots and misses
and Glover counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Glover circles away from the clinch attempt
and Glover counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Clarkson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little feinted left hand from Glover on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Terrance Glover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hudson Clarkson.
Clarkson is looking to clinch.
Glover circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Glover wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hudson Clarkson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Glover takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Glover bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Glover wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Clarkson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Clarkson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Glover pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right from Glover.
Clarkson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Glover after a bit of a struggle.
Clarkson tries for a takedown but Glover manages to get underhooks.
Glover stalling against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Glover takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Clarkson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Glover gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Glover avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Glover gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Clarkson.
Clarkson has picked Glover up - he's going for a ride! Clarkson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clarkson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Let's hope that Clarkson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glover is trying to stand up here but Clarkson is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson wants to pass the guard but Glover is defending well.
Clarkson trying to control the action but Glover is working from the bottom.
Glover wants to get back to his feet.
Clarkson wants to take a breather but Glover is having none of it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Glover lands an overhand right.
Clarkson doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Glover counter with a right hand.
Good shot there by Clarkson.
Clarkson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson misses with a takedown attempt
and Clarkson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Terrance Glover is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clarkson scores with a takedown into Glover's guard.
Glover wants to get back to his feet but Clarkson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Clarkson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Glover works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Clarkson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terrance Glover dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hudson Clarkson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Glover throws a lazy right hand but Clarkson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clarkson cracks Glover with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Clarkson throws a series of punches but Glover avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Glover was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Clarkson.
Glover dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clarkson tries to clinch up
letting Glover counter with a right hand.
Clarkson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Glover is trying to defend but Clarkson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Clarkson stalling.
Glover is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarkson trying to control the action but Glover is working from the bottom.
Clarkson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Glover tries to kick Clarkson off but Clarkson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Clarkson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Clarkson tries for a takedown but Glover manages to get underhooks.
Glover lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Clarkson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover is pressed up against the cage. Clarkson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Glover down to the mat. Glover avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Terrance Glover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hudson Clarkson.
Clarkson throws a series of punches but Glover moves out of range.
Terrance Glover is winning the standup battle so far.
Glover keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Clarkson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Glover ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clarkson moves away.
Clarkson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Clarkson doesn't manage to clinch there - Glover circles away.
Clarkson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGlover.
A big right from Glover misses.
Clarkson moves into the clinch.
Clarkson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Terrance Glover has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Glover tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clarkson's elbow.
Glover is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson tries to stall but Glover uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Clarkson has Glover pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Glover manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Glover's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Clarkson wants a takedown.
Hudson Clarkson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clarkson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Glover gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Glover has Clarkson pushed against the cage.
Clarkson is trying to drag Glover to the mat but Glover just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Glover is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Glover is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Clarkson is working for takedown but Glover is calmly controlling the position for now.
Glover is pressed up against the cage. Clarkson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Glover down to the mat. Glover avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Clarkson tries to clinch up
and Clarkson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clarkson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Glover's head.
Clarkson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Glover stuffs the takedown.
Terrance Glover is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Glover fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Clarkson on the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terrance Glover showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Glover, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrance Glover!
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