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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clinton Offley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Clinton Offley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gunnar McGregor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Clinton Offley!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Offley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McGregor misses with a hook. Offley ducked under it nicely.
McGregor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGregor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGregor manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Offley on his heels. He'll look to pass Offley's guard now, I'm sure.
Offley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McGregor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McGregor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McGregor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Offley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGregor has managed to get both his arms back between Offley's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Offley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGregor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McGregor is pushing down on Offley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Offley is fighting to maintain full guard but McGregor has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Offley actively working from the bottom here.
Offley actively working from the bottom here.
Offley tries to roll over but McGregor keeps him under control.
Offley looking for submissions off his back.
Offley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Offley is looking for a sweep. McGregor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Offley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGregor pulls his head out easily.
McGregor wants to control but Offley is keeping him busy.
That's two 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.
Offley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGregor pulls his head out easily.
McGregor moves into full mount! Offley won't be happy about that!
Offley is working to get back to half guard.
McGregor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Offley is looking to escape.
McGregor lands a couple of good shots and Offley has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Offley tries to escape but McGregor has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Offley is still trying to improve position.
McGregor lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Offley.
McGregor has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Offley's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards McGregor.
McGregor is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Offley defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Offley rolls, trying to escape but McGregor keeps control of the position.
McGregor really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Offley.
Offley rolls, trying to escape but McGregor keeps control of the position.
Offley keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Even with his hooks in, McGregor manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Offley is trying to break free.
McGregor is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Offley defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
McGregor misses with punches from the back.
McGregor is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
McGregor somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I really don't envy Offley right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Offley preventing the rear naked choke attempt from McGregor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar McGregor dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Offley ducks under a wild hook from McGregor.
Offley changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McGregor looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Offley trying to control the position but McGregor is working away.
Offley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Offley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McGregor, who protects the arm well.
McGregor is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Offley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McGregor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Offley advances to full mount.
Offley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McGregor is looking to escape.
McGregor sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
McGregor is looking for a sweep. Offley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Offley wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGregor keeps working.
Offley wants to work for an arm triangle but McGregor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gunnar McGregor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Offley tries to pass to full mount but McGregor defends it.
McGregor trying to hold on to Offley's head to control him but Offley postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor is trying to get back to full guard.
McGregor is working hard here to advance position.
McGregor manages to get to full guard.
Offley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGregor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGregor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Offley is one step ahead there.
McGregor has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Offley has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Offley is looking to take a break and control but McGregor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on McGregor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McGregor gets back to half guard.
Offley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Offley prevents McGregor from improving his position.
McGregor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McGregor.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Offley postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Offley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGregor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGregor working for a triangle but Offley defends it easily.
Offley stopping the sweep attempt from McGregor.
Offley trying to control but McGregor is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGregor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGregor keeping full guard, as Offley tries to pass.
McGregor controls Offley momentarily but Offley frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clinton Offley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A big left from McGregor misses.
Offley fails with a takedown attempt.
McGregor misses with a straight right.
Gunnar McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Offley darts in looking for a takedown but McGregor gets double underhooks and turns Offley into the cage.
Offley is looking for a takedown.
Gunnar McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clinton Offley.
McGregor wants to stall.
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Offley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Offley is pressed up against the cage. McGregor has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Offley down to the mat. Offley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Clinton Offley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregor misses with a hook. Offley ducked under it nicely.
McGregor throws a hook but Offley avoids it easily.
McGregor throws a big shot that misses.
Offley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGregor is fending him off so far but Offley persists. Nope, McGregor circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Offley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGregor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Offley was well out of range. Poor timing from McGregor.
McGregor misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGregor. Offley does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGregor looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Offley!
McGregor misses with the ground and pound.
Offley is looking to regain half guard here but McGregor keeps moving and retains side control.
Offley defending against the ground and pound.
McGregor in side control, throwing shots but Offley defends.
Offley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor is looking to take a break and control but Offley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Offley gets back to half guard.
Offley is looking to improve his position.
Offley works his way to full guard. Good work.
McGregor wants to control from the top but Offley keeps moving.
McGregor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Offley's head.
McGregor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Offley keeping full guard, as McGregor tries to pass.
McGregor stands and throws Offley's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Offley is looking for a sweep.
Offley gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Offley blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGregor.
Offley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McGregor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McGregor's back!
Offley is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Offley controlling well, preventing McGregor from escaping the position.
Offley is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Offley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGregor manages to reverse the position and now he's in Offley's guard. Nice work there by McGregor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor tries to free his leg and advance position but Offley is retaining full guard.
Offley keeping moving, preventing McGregor from controlling successfully.
Offley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGregor is aware though and is defending well.
McGregor won't allow Offley to sweep him here.
Offley keeping moving, preventing McGregor from controlling successfully.
Offley wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGregor working some strikes from top position.
McGregor with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar McGregor clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Offley gets caught flat footed, as McGregor shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Offley wants to sweep but no luck.
McGregor sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Offley's guard.
Ground and pound from McGregor.
McGregor has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Offley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McGregor landing strikes from the mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McGregor cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
It looks like Clinton Offley has been cut.
McGregor fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
McGregor controlling from the full mount.
Offley keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BOOM! McGregor connects with a massive shot to the dome!
McGregor putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Offley is in a horrible position here. McGregor smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Offley is desperately trying to improve his position but McGregor has a good base and remains in mount.
McGregor with the ground and pound from mount.
McGregor goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Offley is on top in guard.
Offley tries to free his leg and advance position but McGregor is retaining full guard.
McGregor controlling the position.
McGregor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Offley defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
McGregor won't allow Offley to sweep him here.
Offley is trying to keep McGregor in close.
McGregor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Offley is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Offley sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Offley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGregor is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Offley defends it well.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McGregor here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Offley actively working from the bottom here.
McGregor prevents Offley from improving his position.
McGregor trying to control from half guard but Offley is working away.
McGregor prevents Offley from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Offley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Offley is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Offley is looking for a sweep. McGregor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from McGregor there.
McGregor thows a huge punch but Offley dodges it nicely.
McGregor looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McGregor is looking for a kimura but Offley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McGregor to get the leverage.
McGregor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McGregor is trying to control. Offley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Offley is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar McGregor had his way with Clinton Offley in that round.
The cut man is working on Clinton Offley's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
McGregor shoots for a double leg takedown but Offley sprawls well. He's pushed McGregor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McGregor with a poor takedown
and Offley counters with a single leg into guard. McGregor didn't expect that.
Offley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Offley trying to control the position from guard on top but McGregor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Offley postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Offley stopping the sweep attempt from McGregor.
Offley tries to free his leg and advance position but McGregor is retaining full guard.
Offley postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Offley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor leaves Offley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McGregor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Offley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGregor.
McGregor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Offley manages to avoid it.
Offley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGregor tries to avoid it but Offley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGregor to the ground. McGregor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gunnar McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clinton Offley.
Offley shoots in for a takedown but McGregor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Offley is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Offley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGregor tries to avoid it but Offley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGregor to the ground. McGregor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Offley shoots for a double leg takedown but McGregor sprawls well. He's pushed Offley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Offley gets the takedown into side control.
McGregor is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McGregor trying to control but Offley postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor moves into full guard.
McGregor keeping moving, preventing Offley from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McGregor is on top in guard.
Offley keeping moving, preventing McGregor from controlling successfully.
Offley looking for a guillotine here but McGregor defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor wants to control from the top but Offley keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Offley looking for a guillotine here but McGregor defends easily.
McGregor trying to control but Offley is working from the bottom.
Offley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
McGregor trying to control the position.
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.
McGregor is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McGregor keeping full guard, as Offley tries to pass.
McGregor can't keep his opponent in guard - Offley advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Offley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McGregor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Offley pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Offley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McGregor defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clinton Offley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGregor 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 David Hoff scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar McGregor!
Gunnar McGregor is the new heavyweight champion!
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