Jack Jenkins vs Jamall Emmers — Fight recap

Jack Jenkins defeated Jamall Emmers by split decision at 5:00 of Round 3 on June 24, 2023. Jenkins earned the narrow verdict through cleaner, more efficient striking, landing 59 significant strikes at a 49% rate, while Emmers connected on 57 at 36%.

Jenkins also diversified his offense effectively, scoring 19 significant leg strikes to disrupt Emmers’ movement and complement his head and body attacks. Emmers followed the more grappling-oriented game plan and recorded 4:17 of control time, but he completed only one of six takedown attempts, limiting the impact of his positional pressure.

Jenkins converted his only takedown attempt, though he produced just 15 seconds of control and largely relied on his striking to win rounds. Neither fighter recorded a knockdown or submission attempt, leaving the judges to weigh Jenkins’ accuracy and varied offense against Emmers’ sustained control and higher striking volume.

The close result moved Jenkins forward in the UFC featherweight division and positioned him for another step up in competition.