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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josef Gobbels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandor Clegane (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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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josef Gobbels!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sandor Clegane!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clegane misses with a takedown
and Gobbels counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clegane darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Clegane is controlling the pace.
Clegane trying to control the action but Gobbels is working from the bottom.
Clegane controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gobbels kicks Clegane off and gets back to his feet.
Gobbels connects with a body shot that sends Clegane's belly button to the back.
Clegane doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gobbels counters with a left to the body.
Gobbels gets caught flat footed, as Clegane shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Clegane trying to control the position from guard on top but Gobbels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gobbels looking to control.
Clegane is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Clegane postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gobbels is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Clegane, into his guard.
Clegane has a closed guard, preventing Gobbels from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gobbels gets to his feet - Clegane follows without any prompting.
Gobbels really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gobbels clinches with his opponent.
Clegane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clegane drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Josef Gobbels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandor Clegane.
Clegane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Gobbels.
Gobbels lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gobbels is pressed up against the cage. Clegane has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gobbels down to the mat. Gobbels avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Clegane misses with a takedown
and Gobbels counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Gobbels both land. Nice combination.
Clegane has his takedown stuffed
and Clegane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gobbels comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Clegane takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gobbels bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Clegane's head.
Clegane shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josef Gobbels dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gobbels gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gobbels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gobbels lands a left hand.
Gobbels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clegane tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gobbels smiles and moves away.
Gobbels moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gobbels lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Gobbels.
Gobbels gets through Clegane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Gobbels fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gobbels is struggling to control the position.
Gobbels lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gobbels lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gobbels.
Gobbels creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gobbels lands an elbow inside that Clegane shrugs off.
It looks like Sandor Clegane has been cut.
Clegane jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gobbels walks away with a smile on his face. Clegane gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Clegane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gobbels connects with a right hand. Clegane shakes it off.
Gobbels lands a jab to the nose.
Clegane takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clegane tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gobbels smiles and moves away.
Josef Gobbels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandor Clegane.
Clegane throws the left hand but Gobbels avoids the punch easily.
Clegane walks into a stiff left hand from Gobbels.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gobbels working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gobbels lands a left hand that snaps the head of Clegane backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gobbels lands a shoulder strike.
Gobbels lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clegane backwards.
Gobbels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gobbels lands with a light punch inside.
Gobbels digs a right hand into Clegane's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Clegane's gas tank.
Gobbels lands a hook that snaps the head of Clegane backwards.
Clegane blocks an uppercut.
Gobbels gets through Clegane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gobbels lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Clegane or not.
Gobbels gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gobbels presses Clegane against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gobbels lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gobbels lands a damaging elbow.
Gobbels stalling the fight.
Gobbels lands a nice shot to the body.
Gobbels lands a shot to the body.
Clegane is breathing heavily.
Clegane being controlled against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gobbels lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Gobbels.
Gobbels throws a punch but it's blocked by Clegane.
Gobbels lands a left hand that snaps the head of Clegane backwards.
Gobbels lands a nice uppercut.
Gobbels working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gobbels lands an elbow that stopped Clegane in his tracks for a moment.
Gobbels stops a takedown attempt from Clegane.
Gobbels leaning against his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Gobbels fails to land.
Gobbels lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gobbels lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clegane backwards.
Clegane is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gobbels has a couple of punches blocked by Clegane.
Gobbels throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cleganes head.
Clegane is still on wobbly legs! Can Gobbels finish him?
Gobbels swings wildly with an uppercut but Clegane uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josef Gobbels dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sandor Clegane's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Clegane fails with the takedown
and Gobbels cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clegane gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Clegane seems to have recovered his senses.
Gobbels is leaning against Clegane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gobbels throws a punch but it's blocked by Clegane.
Gobbels dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Clegane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gobbels has a couple of punches blocked by Clegane.
Gobbels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gobbels is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Gobbels.
Clegane misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Gobbels to work.
Nice body punch from Gobbels.
Gobbels lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Gobbels.
Gobbels lands with a short shot to the head.
Clegane blocking some punches.
Gobbels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gobbels gets through Clegane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gobbels lands a right hand.
Gobbels working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Gobbels.
Gobbels lands with a right to the head.
Gobbels slows down the pace here.
Gobbels scores with a shot to the side of Clegane's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gobbels lands an elbow inside.
Gobbels lands with a left to the head.
Gobbels throws a head punch that misses.
Gobbels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gobbels stops a takedown attempt from Clegane.
A right hook to the body lands for Gobbels.
Gobbels working aggressively here.
Clegane takes a shot to the head.
Gobbels lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clegane backwards.
Gobbels taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Clegane goes for a takedown attempt but Gobbels pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Josef Gobbels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandor Clegane.
Gobbels's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gobbels duly obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Clegane with a poor takedown
enabling Gobbels to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Clegane misses
and Gobbels counters with a head kick. That will keep Clegane thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Clegane with a poor takedown
and Gobbels makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Clegane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gobbels lands a really nice looking cross but Clegane seems unphased.
Sandor Clegane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gobbels gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gobbels.
Clegane wants a takedown but no success here.
Gobbels lands with a light punch inside.
Gobbels stalling in the clinch.
Gobbels lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gobbels controlling the action here for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Gobbels.
Gobbels pushes Clegane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gobbels gets through Clegane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gobbels misses with the head strike.
Clegane blocking some punches.
Gobbels lands a left hand.
Gobbels landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josef Gobbels clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Sandor Clegane's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A left lands for Gobbels.
Clegane takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gobbels drives through and clinches with Clegane against the cage.
Gobbels gets through Clegane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Gobbels.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gobbels.
Gobbels throws a punch but it's blocked by Clegane.
Gobbels scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gobbels displaying some good clinch control by pressing Clegane up against the cage.
Clegane tries for a takedown but Gobbels manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gobbels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gobbels.
Gobbels lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gobbels lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Clegane.
Gobbels looking to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gobbels - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Clegane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gobbels avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Clegane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gobbels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gobbels working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Clegane is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gobbels pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Josef Gobbels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandor Clegane.
Knees to the body from Gobbels.
Clegane is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gobbels.
Gobbels is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gobbels scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Gobbels.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gobbels.
Gobbels looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gobbels lands a left hand.
A short right from Gobbels.
Gobbels is leaning against Clegane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gobbels scores with a hook to the body.
Gobbels is looking to control Clegane's arms but Clegane gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gobbels has his back to the cage.
Clegane has Gobbels pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gobbels manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gobbels.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gobbels works on Clegane's body with a couple of short punches.
Gobbels is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clegane can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gobbels scores with a shoulder strike.
Gobbels lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gobbels.
Gobbels slows down the pace here.
Clegane has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gobbels is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Josef Gobbels has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gobbels gets through Clegane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gobbels misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gobbels digs a right hand underneath Clegane's ribcage. Clegane let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gobbels creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gobbels softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gobbels is struggling to control the position.
Gobbels working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gobbels lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Gobbels.
Gobbels slowing the pace effectively.
Gobbels throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cleganes head.
Clegane goes for a takedown attempt but Gobbels pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gobbels clinches up with Clegane and pushes him back against the cage.
Gobbels lands with a short shot to the head.
Gobbels lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Clegane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gobbels avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josef Gobbels had his way with Sandor Clegane in that round.
The cut man is working on Sandor Clegane's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Clegane moves into the clinch.
Clegane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clegane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gobbels works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gobbels lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Clegane letting Gobbels take a breather here.
Clegane has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gobbels is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gobbels gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gobbels cracks Clegane with a nice body shot.
Gobbels lands a body shot in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gobbels scores with a shoulder strike.
Clegane is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gobbels is stalling here.
Gobbels lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gobbels lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Clegane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gobbels lands a hook that snaps the head of Clegane backwards.
Gobbels lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Clegane or not.
Gobbels creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Clegane's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Clegane drops to his knees and Gobbels pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josef Gobbels!
Josef Gobbels retains his middleweight title!
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