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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josef Gobbels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leif Nygard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nygard is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dread Zeppelin - Immigrant Song. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Leif Nygard was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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190 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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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
20 - 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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leif Nygard!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gobbels tries a head kick but it misses.
Nygard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gobbels darts in and clinches Nygard up against the cage.
Nygard avoiding damage as Gobbels throws knees to the body.
Nygard misses with an elbow over the top.
Nygard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gobbels digs a right hand into Nygard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nygard's gas tank.
Nygard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nygard blocks the elbow strike.
Gobbels lands a shot to the body.
Gobbels is working Nygard over against the cage.
Gobbels lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gobbels lands with a short shot to the head.
Gobbels lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nygard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nygard throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nygard lands an elbow just above Gobbels 's eye.
Nygard misses with the head strike.
Nygard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nygard blocking some punches.
Gobbels tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nygard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A shot in the inside from Gobbels.
Gobbels gets through Nygard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gobbels trying to land knees to the body.
Gobbels tries for a takedown. No joy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gobbels controlling the action here for a moment.
Gobbels struggles to land a body shot inside as Nygard controls his hands.
Gobbels takes an elbow to the temple.
Gobbels misses with a body punch.
Nygard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gobbels tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gobbels scores with a shot to the side of Nygard's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nygard.
Gobbels tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gobbels tries to work over Nygard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gobbels takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gobbels misses with a punch to the body.
Gobbels misses with a punch to the body.
Nygard can't find room to land a body shot as Gobbels controls the action.
Gobbels blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gobbels tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gobbels lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nygard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gobbels missing with knees to the body.
Gobbels misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nygard avoiding damage as Gobbels throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nygard letting Gobbels take a breather here.
Gobbels tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nygard's elbow.
Gobbels misses with the head strike.
Gobbels lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nygard backwards.
Nygard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nygard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nygard blocks a body shot from Gobbels.
Gobbels goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nygard prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josef Gobbels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gobbels tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nygard's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Nygard.
Nygard unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gobbels is trying to drag Nygard to the mat but Nygard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nygard misses with an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gobbels creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gobbels misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gobbels tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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 misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nygard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gobbels avoids it.
Gobbels throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nygard throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nygard trying to land knees to the body.
Nygard misses with an elbow over the top.
Gobbels misses with a hook to the ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gobbels missing with knees to the body.
Gobbels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nygard.
Gobbels misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josef Gobbels dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gobbels has closed the distance and engaged Nygard in a clinch.
Gobbels stalling in the clinch but Nygard improves position.
Nygard misses with a punch to the body.
Gobbels landing knees to the body.
Gobbels tries to throw a body punch but Nygard avoids it by throwing Gobbels back against the cage.
Gobbels tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Josef Gobbels has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gobbels tries to work over Nygard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nygard digs a right hand underneath Gobbels's ribcage. Gobbels let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nygard creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gobbels has Nygard pressed against the cage.
Nygard lands a nice shot to the body.
Gobbels trying to land knees to the body.
Gobbels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nygard.
Gobbels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nygard.
Nygard lands an elbow inside that Gobbels shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nygard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gobbels is defending well for now.
Gobbels stalling in the clinch.
Gobbels misses with a body punch.
Gobbels goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gobbels on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gobbels tries to work over Nygard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nygard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gobbels misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nygard lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nygard putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gobbels in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gobbels is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nygard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Gobbels.
Gobbels avoids the elbow strike from Nygard, against the cage.
Gobbels avoids a wild elbow strike from Nygard.
Nygard throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nygard.
Gobbels misses with a punch to the body.
Gobbels misses with a punch on the inside.
Nygard pushes off an throws an elbow but Gobbels leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nygard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nygard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gobbels struggles to land a body shot inside as Nygard controls his hands.
Gobbels stalling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gobbels tries to throw a body punch but Nygard avoids it by throwing Gobbels back against the cage.
Gobbels lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nygard misses with an elbow over the top.
Gobbels misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gobbels tries to work over Nygard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gobbels misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gobbels lands a knee to the body.
Gobbels takes an elbow to the temple.
Nygard tries to land knees in the clinch but Gobbels avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nygard.
Nygard lands an elbow that stopped Gobbels in his tracks for a moment.
Nygard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gobbels struggles to land a body shot inside as Nygard controls his hands.
Nygard avoiding damage as Gobbels throws knees to the body.
Gobbels trying to land knees to the body.
Nygard trying to land knees to the body.
Gobbels blocks an elbow strike from Nygard.
Gobbels misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gobbels stalling in the clinch but Nygard improves position.
Gobbels throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nygard with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nygard prevents a body shot from Gobbels.
Gobbels tries to throw a body punch but Nygard avoids it by throwing Gobbels back against the cage.
Nygard lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gobbels throws a punch but it's blocked by Nygard.
Nygard misses with the head strike.
Gobbels lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gobbels lands an uppercut.
Gobbels tries to throw a body punch but Nygard avoids it by throwing Gobbels back against the cage.
Gobbels missing with knees to the body.
Nygard managing to block the knees to the body from Gobbels.
Gobbels avoiding damage as Nygard throws knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gobbels blocks an elbow strike from Nygard.
Gobbels goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gobbels lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josef Gobbels dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gobbels takes a swing at Nygard's ribcage but misses.
Gobbels scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nygard doesn't seem bothered though.
Nygard looks for the body kick but Gobbels saw that one coming.
Gobbels shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nygard pinned against the cage. Nygard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nygard looks to land a body kick but Gobbels moved away.
Gobbels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gobbels throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nygard counters with a head kick.
Gobbels throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nygard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gobbels blocks the body kick.
Nygard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gobbels connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nygard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gobbels stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gobbels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nygard was well out of range. Poor timing from Gobbels.
Gobbels lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Gobbels.
Josef Gobbels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nygard scores with a body shot.
Nygard takes one to the side of the head.
Nygard takes a swing at Gobbels's ribcage but misses.
Gobbels misses with a head kick.
Gobbels scores with the left hand. Nygard knows he should have avoided that one.
Gobbels misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gobbels closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nygard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gobbels throws an elbow that misses.
Nygard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gobbels avoids it.
Gobbels goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gobbels scores with a hook to the body.
Nygard throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gobbels working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Gobbels.
Nygard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gobbels avoids the elbow strike from Nygard, against the cage.
Gobbels misses with a punch to the body.
Gobbels tries to work over Nygard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nygard blocks a body shot from Gobbels.
Gobbels tries to work over Nygard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gobbels dodges an elbow strike from Nygard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nygard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Gobbels fails to land.
Nygard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gobbels is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josef Gobbels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Nygard.
Gobbels is trying to maintain a safe position but Nygard gets an underhook and turns Gobbels into the cage.
Nygard lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Josef Gobbels has been cut.
Gobbels lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nygard scores with a knee to the head.
Nygard lands a left hand.
Gobbels misses with a body punch.
Nygard lands a nice uppercut.
Nygard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gobbels's defenses.
A body shot lands from Nygard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gobbels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nygard.
Nygard blocks a body shot from Gobbels.
Nygard lands an elbow inside that Gobbels shrugs off.
Nygard blocks a body shot from Gobbels.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gobbels takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gobbels tries to land knees in the clinch but Nygard avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gobbels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nygard avoids it.
Gobbels misses with a punch to the body.
Nygard comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gobbels misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gobbels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nygard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nygard comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gobbels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gobbels misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Josef Gobbels did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Josef Gobbels's cut.
That's time! Gobbels's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nygard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gobbels avoids the body shot from Nygard.
Nygard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nygard misses with a body kick.
Gobbels pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gobbels avoids a kick to the body.
Gobbels comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nygard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nygard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nygard slaps away a takedown attempt from Gobbels, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nygard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gobbels takes a swing at Nygard's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nygard swings for the body but Gobbels moves out of range.
Gobbels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nygard.
Nygard tries to clinch up.
Gobbels is looking to wear down Nygard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gobbels takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A good leg kick by Gobbels.
Gobbels punishes Nygard's body with a nice straight punch.
Nygard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nygard wants it to stay on the feet.
Gobbels looks to land a left hand but Nygard moved out of range nicely.
Nygard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gobbels keeps the fight on the outside.
Leif Nygard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Nygard is predictable there
and Gobbels counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good work by Gobbels as he checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nygard gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gobbels counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gobbels circles away from the clinch attempt.
Josef Gobbels is winning the standup battle so far.
Gobbels scores with a punch to the head.
Gobbels thuds a left hand into Nygard's body.
Nygard motions for Gobbels to come forward. Nygard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nygard throws the kick towards the body but Gobbels avoids it.
Gobbels misses with a jab to the body
and Nygard counters with a leg kick.
Nygard misses with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gobbels tries to bum rush Nygard with a series of wild strikes but Nygard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gobbels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gobbels. Nygard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gobbels drives through and clinches with Nygard against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nygard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nygard managing to block the knees to the body from Gobbels.
Gobbels trying to stall but Nygard improves his position.
Nice elbow from Nygard.
A hook to the body from Gobbels.
Gobbels tries to work over Nygard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gobbels lands a nice knee to the body.
Gobbels tries a body shot but Nygard blocks it.
Gobbels is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nygard throws an elbow but it misses.
Nygard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gobbels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nygard lands an elbow that stopped Gobbels in his tracks for a moment.
Nygard creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gobbels tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nygard's elbow.
Nygard blocks a body shot from Gobbels.
Gobbels takes an elbow to the temple.
Gobbels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nygard.
Nygard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gobbels swings wildly with an uppercut but Nygard uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gobbels lands a right hand.
Gobbels is working Nygard over against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nygard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nygard lands an elbow that stopped Gobbels in his tracks for a moment.
Gobbels tries to throw a body punch but Nygard avoids it by throwing Gobbels back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Josef Gobbels will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Josef Gobbels's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gobbels ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nygard misses with a looping left.
Gobbels misses with a looping right.
Nygard cracks Gobbels with an open hand slap.
Gobbels has a takedown stuffed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nygard. Gobbels does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nygard misses with the body kick
and Gobbels makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gobbels digs a good hook to Nygard's body.
Gobbels stuns Nygard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gobbels scoring well with a low kick there.
Nygard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nygard is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gobbels has closed the distance and engaged Nygard in a clinch.
Nygard lands a shoulder strike.
Gobbels missing with knees to the body.
Gobbels avoids the elbow strike from Nygard, against the cage.
Nygard lands a damaging elbow.
Gobbels tries to land knees in the clinch but Nygard avoids the damage to the body.
Gobbels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nygard is defending well for now.
Nygard lands an elbow just above Gobbels 's eye.
Gobbels lands an elbow just above Nygard 's eye.
It looks like Leif Nygard has been cut.
Gobbels tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nygard's elbow.
Nygard lands a damaging elbow.
Gobbels tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nygard's elbow.
Gobbels working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Nygard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gobbels.
Gobbels misses with a punch to the body.
Gobbels works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nygard landing knees to the body.
Gobbels tries to throw a body punch but Nygard avoids it by throwing Gobbels back against the cage.
Gobbels tries to throw a body punch but Nygard avoids it by throwing Gobbels back against the cage.
Nygard blocks a body shot from Gobbels.
Gobbels tries a body shot but Nygard blocks it.
Nygard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gobbels gets through Nygard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Nygard.
Gobbels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nygard is defending well for now.
Gobbels tries a body shot but Nygard blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nygard pushes off an throws an elbow but Gobbels leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nygard unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nygard blocks a body shot from Gobbels.
Gobbels can't find room to land a body shot as Nygard controls the action.
Gobbels looking to stall.
Nygard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gobbels works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gobbels blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gobbels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nygard avoids it.
Gobbels lands a nice knee to the body.
Nygard lands a good knee to the midsection. Gobbels won't want to take too many of those.
Gobbels goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gobbels connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nygard's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gobbels swings wildly with an uppercut but Nygard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nygard blocks an elbow strike from Gobbels.
Nygard comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gobbels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nygard.
Nygard unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gobbels lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gobbels misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nygard misses with a body punch.
Nice elbow from Nygard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nygard blocks an uppercut.
Nygard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leif Nygard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gobbels tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nygard's elbow.
Gobbels blocks an elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Josef Gobbels.
Well Gobbels has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 50:45
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 50:45
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josef Gobbels!
Josef Gobbels retains his middleweight title!
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