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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luc Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Lehnsherr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lehnsherr is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Faint. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 cm
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luc Clark! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Erik Lehnsherr! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Clark shoots for a takedown but Lehnsherr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Clark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lehnsherr. Lehnsherr looks to land a right hand but Clark moved out of range. A jab lands there for Clark. Clark shoots for a double leg takedown but Lehnsherr sprawls well. He's pushed Clark's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Clark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lehnsherr. Lehnsherr missing with a left hand there. Clark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Clark avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Lehnsherr throws out a loose jab but Clark uses good head movement to avoid it. Clark darts in and clinches Lehnsherr up against the cage. Lehnsherr is trying to break the clinch but Clark is controlling him. Clark tries to pull guard but Lehnsherr won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luc Clark. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lehnsherr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Clark manages to break the clinch.
Clark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Lehnsherr looks to throw the jab but Clark is out of range. Lehnsherr throws a lazy right hand but Clark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Clark misses with a takedown attempt - Lehnsherr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Clark ducks under a wild hook from Lehnsherr.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lehnsherr pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Lehnsherr throws a hook but Clark avoids it easily. Lehnsherr misses with a hook. Clark ducked under it nicely. Lehnsherr missing with a left hand there. Clark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Clark avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Lehnsherr throws a big shot that misses. A big right from Lehnsherr misses. Clark shoots in for a double leg but Lehnsherr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Clark looks for a takedown but Lehnsherr sprawls well. Clark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lehnsherr. Erik Lehnsherr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Clark rushes Lehnsherr and presses him up against the cage. Clark tries to pull guard but Lehnsherr holds him up against the cage and eventually Clark drops back down to his feet.
Clark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Lehnsherr 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. Clark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lehnsherr throws out the jab. The fight moves into the clinch position. Clark goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lehnsherr prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Clark connects with a knee to the head.
Clark tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lehnsherr's elbow. Clark drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lehnsherr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Clark breaks from the clinch.
Clark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lehnsherr. Clark tries to clinch up. Lehnsherr throws a hook but Clark blocks it. Clark has managed to clinch.
Clark content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Clark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lehnsherr loads up on a big right hand but Clark slips the punch. Lehnsherr misses with an uppercut. Lehnsherr thows a left - swing and a miss! Clark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lehnsherr throws out the jab. Clark fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Lehnsherr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Clark fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Clark avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Lehnsherr looks to throw the jab but Clark is out of range. Lehnsherr misses the jab. Lehnsherr throws a hook but Clark avoids it easily. Clark throws a right hand that Lehnsherr ducks under and follows up with a left that Lehnsherr also avoids with ease. Lehnsherr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Luc Clark has been cut. Lehnsherr throws a jab but it's blocked by Clark. Clark shoots in and drives through. Lehnsherr sprawls well. Clark is breathing heavily. Lehnsherr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lehnsherr there as he acknowledges the shot. Lehnsherr misses with a straight right. Lehnsherr misses with an uppercut. Clark saw that one coming. A big right from Lehnsherr misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Clark lands with a nice body kick. Clark shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lehnsherr pinned against the cage. Lehnsherr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Lehnsherr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clark sees it coming and avoids it easily. Erik Lehnsherr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Clark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Lehnsherr is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. A slow jab from Lehnsherr misses its intended target. Clark ducks under a wild hook from Lehnsherr. Clark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lehnsherr throws out the jab. Lehnsherr throws out a loose jab but Clark uses good head movement to avoid it. Clark slips under a jab from Lehnsherr. Clark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Lehnsherr darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Lehnsherr pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Clark blocks a jab. Lehnsherr scores with the left hand. Clark knows he should have avoided that one. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lehnsherr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Clark on the side of the head. A jab from Lehnsherr misses. Lehnsherr throws a shot from downtown. Clark moves away and avoids it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Lehnsherr dominated that round. The cut man is working on Luc Clark's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A swing and a miss from Lehnsherr. Lehnsherr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Clark. Lehnsherr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Clark. Clark ducks under a wild hook from Lehnsherr. Lehnsherr loads up on a big right hand but Clark slips the punch. Clark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lehnsherr. Lehnsherr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A swing and a miss from Lehnsherr. Lehnsherr misses with a straight left. Clark shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lehnsherr defends it nicely. Clark steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lehnsherr. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice takedown defense from Lehnsherr. No joy for Clark on that attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luc Clark. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Lehnsherr misses with an uppercut. Clark closes the distance and pushes Lehnsherr back into the cage. Clark has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lehnsherr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Lehnsherr is trying to break the clinch but Clark is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lehnsherr tries to break the clinch but Clark is controlling the position. Clark jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lehnsherr walks away with a smile on his face. Clark gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Clark ducks under a wild hook from Lehnsherr. Clark tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Luc Clark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Clark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lehnsherr as he avoids it easily. A telegraphed right hand from Lehnsherr misses the target. Lehnsherr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clark. Lehnsherr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clark. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lehnsherr in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Lehnsherr throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Clark with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lehnsherr to score with a decent uppercut. Clark avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Lehnsherr misses with an uppercut. Clark saw that one coming. Lehnsherr throws an overhand right that lands on Clark's shoulder, as Clark tries to avoid the shot. Clark throws a head kick but Lehnsherr moves out of range.
Lehnsherr thows a left - swing and a miss! The fight stays on the outside here - Clark looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Clark fails with the takedown. A combination from Clark does no damage. Lehnsherr waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Clark. Clark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Lehnsherr lands a really nice looking cross but Clark seems unphased.
Lehnsherr cracks Clark with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Clark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lehnsherr. Nice defenses there by Clark. Lehnsherr throws a shot from downtown. Clark moves away and avoids it. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Clark. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Lehnsherr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clark sees it coming and avoids it easily. A telegraphed right hand from Lehnsherr misses the target. Lehnsherr thows a left - swing and a miss! Lehnsherr waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Clark. Clark shoots in and drives through. Lehnsherr sprawls well. Lehnsherr misses the jab. Clark tries to clinch there but Lehnsherr circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Clark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lehnsherr. Lehnsherr throws a hook to the side of Clark's head but Clark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Lehnsherr throws a shot from downtown. Clark moves away and avoids it. Clark dives in and grabs Lehnsherr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lehnsherr pushes down on Clark's head and hops out. Clark shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lehnsherr defends it nicely. Clark slips a jab from Lehnsherr. Lehnsherr throws the left hand but Clark avoids the punch easily. Lehnsherr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Clark blocks a jab. Lehnsherr misses the jab. Decent striking displayed by Lehnsherr there. Lehnsherr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Clark moves away from the strike by Lehnsherr. The fighters circling - Lehnsherr throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Clark ducks under a wild hook from Lehnsherr. Clark plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Clark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lehnsherr. Clark ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Lehnsherr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Lehnsherr throws a shot from downtown. Clark moves away and avoids it. Clark ducks under a wild hook from Lehnsherr. The fighters circling - Lehnsherr throws out the jab but it was never going to land. No luck for Clark with that takedown attempt. Lehnsherr throws a looping overhand right but Clark ducks down to avoid it. Clark shoots in but no luck this time. Clark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lehnsherr. Clark defending well as Lehnsherr loads up on a big left hand. Erik Lehnsherr seems to be getting the better of the standup. Clark changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lehnsherr tries to avoid it but Clark manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lehnsherr to the ground. Lehnsherr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Clark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lehnsherr throws out the jab. Jab by Lehnsherr. Lehnsherr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Clark on the side of the head. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nice defenses there by Clark. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Lehnsherr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Luc Clark's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Lehnsherr waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Clark. Clark fails to land the takedown. Clark tries to clinch but Lehnsherr is having none of it. Clark moves out of range of the strikes. Clark slips a straight right by Lehnsherr. Lehnsherr throws the left hand but Clark avoids the punch easily. Clark moves into the clinch. Clark is trying to drag Lehnsherr to the mat but Lehnsherr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Clark tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lehnsherr just stands there and leans against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luc Clark. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Clark is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Lehnsherr is looking to break free of the clinch but Clark has double underhooks. Clark tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lehnsherr avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Clark drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lehnsherr pulls his leg out and moves away.
Clark walks into a stiff left hand from Lehnsherr. Lehnsherr throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Lehnsherr waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Clark. Lehnsherr misses with a straight right. Lehnsherr keeps the fight on the outside. Clark moves in looking to clinch but Lehnsherr pushes him off. Lehnsherr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Clark on the side of the head. Lehnsherr misses the jab. Lehnsherr throws an overhand right that lands on Clark's shoulder, as Clark tries to avoid the shot. Lehnsherr throws a lazy right hand but Clark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A slow jab from Lehnsherr misses its intended target. Lehnsherr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Clark ducks under a wild hook from Lehnsherr. Clark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lehnsherr.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Clark drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Lehnsherr kicks Clark off and gets to his feet. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lehnsherr with a jab. Lehnsherr throws a looping overhand right but Clark ducks down to avoid it. Lehnsherr misses with a hook. Clark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lehnsherr. Clark slips a straight right by Lehnsherr. Nice sprawl there from Lehnsherr as Clark shoots in. Clark moves out of range as Lehnsherr strikes. Lehnsherr misses with a looping right. The fighters circling - Lehnsherr throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Lehnsherr throws a hook to the side of Clark's head but Clark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Clark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Nice takedown defense from Lehnsherr. No joy for Clark on that attempt. Lehnsherr misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A slow jab from Lehnsherr misses its intended target. A jab from Lehnsherr misses. Clark shoots in for a double leg but Lehnsherr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Lehnsherr throws out a loose jab but Clark uses good head movement to avoid it. Lehnsherr throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Clark shoots in for a takedown but Lehnsherr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Lehnsherr throws a shot from downtown. Clark moves away and avoids it. Lehnsherr throws out a loose jab but Clark uses good head movement to avoid it. Lehnsherr misses with a hook. The fighters circle momentarily. Lehnsherr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Clark tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lehnsherr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Clark somewhat. Lehnsherr throws a hook but Clark blocks it. Clark avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Lehnsherr throws an overhand right that lands on Clark's shoulder, as Clark tries to avoid the shot. Lehnsherr cracks Clark with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Clark ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Clark walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Lehnsherr misses with a looping left. Clark shoots in but Lehnsherr avoids the takedown attempt easily. A slow jab from Lehnsherr misses its intended target. Clark fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Lehnsherr throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Clark defending well as Lehnsherr loads up on a big left hand. Lehnsherr missing with a left hand there. Clark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. The fighters circling - Lehnsherr throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Lehnsherr throws a big shot that misses. Lehnsherr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clark. Nice defenses there by Clark. Luc Clark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Erik Lehnsherr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Clark steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lehnsherr. Lehnsherr scores with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight! Erik Lehnsherr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Lehnsherr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erik Lehnsherr!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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