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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregor Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Fischer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
7 - 10 - 0 |
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270 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gregor Clegane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Martin Fischer!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Francis DeMontford and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clegane circles away from the clinch attempt
and Clegane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clegane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fischer manages to avoid it.
Clegane takes the fight into the clinch.
Fischer misses with a knee strike.
Clegane misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Fischer.
Fischer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fischer avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Clegane.
Fischer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Clegane is trying to trip Fischer. He has hold of a leg but Fischer is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Clegane persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Clegane throwing strikes but missing.
We've been hearing good reports from Clegane's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane postures up in Fischer's guard and throws a big left but Fischer blocks it.
Clegane stops Fischer from standing up.
Fischer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clegane.
Clegane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clegane trying to control but Fischer is working from the bottom.
Clegane is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Clegane lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Clegane throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two 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.
Fischer keeping moving, preventing Clegane from controlling successfully.
Clegane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clegane wants to control from the top but Fischer keeps moving.
Clegane has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fischer being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Clegane throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Clegane circles away from the clinch attempt
and Clegane counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Martin Fischer has been cut.
Clegane keeps the fight on the outside.
Clegane connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Clegane moves into the clinch.
Fischer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fischer misses with a knee strike.
Fischer tries to land a knee to the head but Clegane blocks with his arms.
Clegane has hold of one of Fischer's legs. Fischer is fighting the takedown attempt but Clegane gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Clegane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Clegane prevents Fischer from getting back to his feet.
Clegane scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Clegane trying to control the position from guard on top but Fischer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clegane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fischer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clegane throws a big right hand that misses.
Clegane drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fischer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Clegane has Fischer in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clegane is trying to keep Fischer in close.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Clegane connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clegane fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fischer to the ground. Clegane is now in Fischer's guard.
Clegane postures up in Fischer's guard and throws a big left but Fischer blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregor Clegane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Martin Fischer'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.
Nice shot lands for Clegane.
Fischer forces Clegane back against the cage and clinches.
Fischer misses with a knee strike.
Fischer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Clegane blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Fischer on the inside.
Fischer misses with a knee strike.
Clegane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fischer can do to turn this around?
Fischer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Clegane is stalling here.
Fischer connects with a knee to the head.
Fischer misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clegane tries to score a body lock takedown but Fischer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Clegane is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fischer is keeping busy.
Fischer effectively controlling the action here.
Clegane tries to work over Fischer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fischer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fischer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fischer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clegane.
Clegane letting Fischer take a breather here.
Fischer misses with a knee to the head.
Fischer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Clegane blocks it with crossed arms.
Fischer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fischer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fischer is trying to maintain a safe position but Clegane gets an underhook and turns Fischer into the cage.
Fischer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fischer is trying to maintain a safe position but Clegane gets an underhook and turns Fischer into the cage.
Fischer looking to throw knees to the head but Clegane is blocking nicely.
Clegane is looking to control Fischer's arms but Fischer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Clegane has his back to the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clegane displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fischer up against the cage.
Fischer looking to throw knees to the head but Clegane is blocking nicely.
Clegane on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fischer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Clegane's face.
Martin Fischer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fischer.
Fischer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Clegane blocks an uppercut.
Clegane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fischer tries to land a knee to the head but Clegane blocks with his arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fischer working aggressively here.
Fischer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Clegane blocks it with crossed arms.
Clegane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clegane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clegane catches Fischer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fischer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fischer has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clegane.
Fischer misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clegane.
Fischer tries to land a knee to the head but Clegane blocks with his arms.
Fischer scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Clegane.
Fischer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Clegane is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fischer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Clegane blocks it with crossed arms.
Clegane gets control of Fischer's arms and successfully pulls guard. Clegane will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Clegane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fischer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clegane is striking off his back. Fischer thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Clegane controlling the position for now.
Clegane trying to control but Fischer postures up.
Fischer blocks the strikes from Clegane.
Clegane is looking for a sweep. Fischer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Fischer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Martin Fischer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Clegane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fischer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Clegane defends it well.
Clegane keeps the fight on the outside.
Fischer fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fischer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Clegane lands a body shot in the clinch.
Clegane wants to stall.
Fischer looking to slow down the pace here.
Fischer trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clegane has clasped his hands together around Fischer's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fischer is not content to let Clegane control the position.
Clegane throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane throwing strikes but Fischer manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Fischer stands up.
Fischer tries to clinch but Clegane is having none of it.
Clegane shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Clegane was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Clegane creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Fischer sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fischer is not content to let Clegane control the position.
The strikes coming from Clegane are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clegane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fischer keeps working.
Clegane misses with the ground and pound.
Clegane working the ground and pound but Fischer is defending the strikes.
Clegane throws an elbow but Fischer slips to the side and avoids it well.
Clegane working the ground and pound but Fischer is defending the strikes.
Clegane working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fischer defending against the ground and pound.
Clegane lands a few punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Fischer avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Clegane.
Gregor Clegane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clegane misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Fischer managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Clegane.
Clegane throwing strikes but Fischer manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Clegane can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Clegane keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Clegane wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Clegane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clegane closes the distance and clinches up with Fischer, looking for a takedown. Clegane pushes Fischer against the cage but Fischer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fischer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Martin Fischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clegane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Martin Fischer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fischer has managed to clinch.
A knee to the head by Fischer.
Fischer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fischer lands a knee to the body.
Fischer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fischer.
Fischer has Clegane pressed against the cage.
Clegane lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fischer prevents the takedown attempt.
Clegane tries to score a body lock takedown but Fischer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregor Clegane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fischer looking to throw knees to the head but Clegane is blocking nicely.
Fischer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Clegane works on Fischer's body with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregor Clegane showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Clegane has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregor Clegane!
Gregor Clegane thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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FIGHT
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