PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Moukako (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Eggemeyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sammy Moukako has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Moukako
vs
Eggemeyer

190 cm
19
211 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

179 cm
19
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sammy Moukako!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacob Eggemeyer!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Moukako gets caught flat footed, as Eggemeyer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Eggemeyer preventing the sweep.
Moukako is trying to keep Eggemeyer in close.
Eggemeyer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moukako is keeping the position for now.
Eggemeyer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Moukako regains full guard. Nicely done.
Eggemeyer stopping the sweep attempt from Moukako.
Eggemeyer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moukako swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eggemeyer wants to control from the top but Moukako keeps moving.
Moukako wants to sweep but no luck.
Moukako is working hard here to advance position.

Moukako looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Eggemeyer passes into side control.
Moukako tries to bench press Eggemeyer off him but Eggemeyer keeps the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eggemeyer landing strikes.
Eggemeyer is looking to take a break and control but Moukako is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moukako tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Eggemeyer tries for a kimura but Moukako is defending well.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Eggemeyer tries for a kimura but Moukako is defending well.
Moukako is trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eggemeyer trying to control the action but Moukako is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Moukako scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Moukako goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Eggemeyer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Moukako but great work by Eggemeyer.
Eggemeyer has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Moukako!
Moukako is desperately trying to improve his position but Eggemeyer has a good base and remains in mount.
Eggemeyer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Moukako's face.
Eggemeyer moves to the back position.
Moukako trying to control the hands but Eggemeyer won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moukako fending off the submission attempt from Eggemeyer.
Moukako tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Moukako tries to reverse the position but Eggemeyer maintains control.
Moukako in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Moukako sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Moukako wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Moukako looking for submissions off his back.
Moukako is breathing heavily.

Eggemeyer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moukako doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Eggemeyer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eggemeyer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Moukako manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Eggemeyer won't allow Moukako to sweep him here.

Moukako has his foot on Eggemeyer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Eggemeyer works his way back into a safe position though.
Moukako looking for a sweep. Not yet Moukako, not yet.

Moukako working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Eggemeyer has passed into half guard!

Eggemeyer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Moukako wants to get back to full guard but Eggemeyer has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Eggemeyer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

The fight stays on the outside here - Eggemeyer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Eggemeyer misses with a takedown

and Moukako counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Eggemeyer!

Moukako is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Eggemeyer has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Eggemeyer!
Eggemeyer lands a couple of elbows.
Eggemeyer tries to free his leg and advance position but Moukako is retaining full guard.
Moukako keeping moving, preventing Eggemeyer from controlling successfully.

Eggemeyer drops back looking for a leg! Moukako is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moukako manages to kick Eggemeyer off! Eggemeyer jumps back into Moukako's guard.
Eggemeyer passes Moukako's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moukako works his way to full guard. Good work.

Eggemeyer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Moukako manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Moukako avoids the attempt from Eggemeyer to control.
Eggemeyer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Moukako goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Eggemeyer is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moukako wants to sweep here but Eggemeyer controlling him for the moment.
Eggemeyer trying to control but Moukako is working from the bottom.
Eggemeyer passes Moukako's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Eggemeyer is pressing down on Moukako's thigh, looking to free his foot. Moukako is holding on for now.
Moukako is looking for a sweep. Eggemeyer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Eggemeyer moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Moukako.

Eggemeyer tries for a kimura but Moukako is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Eggemeyer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Moukako has escaped the position, nice work there.
Eggemeyer is breathing heavily.
Moukako sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Moukako wants to get back to full guard but Eggemeyer has mounted him!
Moukako is trying to escape the mount.

Eggemeyer is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Moukako has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Eggemeyer pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Eggemeyer prevents Moukako from getting the reversal.
Eggemeyer wants to control the pace but Moukako is squirming around nicely.

Eggemeyer looking for a guillotine from mount but Moukako is having none of it.
Moukako is trying desperately to improve position.
Eggemeyer avoids the attempt from Moukako to control.

Eggemeyer working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Moukako sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sammy Moukako will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Moukako looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Eggemeyer looking for a guillotine here but Moukako defends easily.
Moukako slips nicely into half guard.

Moukako is working for a kimura but Eggemeyer is defending it quite comfortably.
Moukako frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Eggemeyer is trying to reverse the position but instead Moukako has taken his back - oops!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eggemeyer turns into Moukako and is now in his guard.
Moukako lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Eggemeyer!
Eggemeyer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Eggemeyer is just holding on here. Moukako manages to take his back.

Eggemeyer showing good submission defense here.
Eggemeyer trying to control the hands but Moukako breaks the grip.
Eggemeyer turns into Moukako and is now in his guard.

Moukako is looking for a triangle but Eggemeyer pushes his legs off easily.

Eggemeyer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Moukako looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Moukako looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Moukako!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eggemeyer sneaks back into half guard.
Moukako trying to pass the guard but Eggemeyer defending well.
Eggemeyer is looking for a sweep. Moukako is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moukako is trying to control. Eggemeyer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Eggemeyer trying to hold on to Moukako's head to control him but Moukako postures up.
Sammy Moukako overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Eggemeyer is refusing to be controlled, as Moukako sits in half guard.
Eggemeyer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Moukako will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Eggemeyer can't keep his opponent in guard - Moukako advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eggemeyer trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Eggemeyer tries to reverse the position but Moukako maintains control.
Eggemeyer is squirming around, avoiding Moukako's attempts to control the action.
Eggemeyer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Moukako working for a submission but Eggemeyer is keeping him at bay.

Moukako looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Eggemeyer sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moukako is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Eggemeyer reverses the position - he's now on top in Moukako's guard.

Eggemeyer 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.
Eggemeyer with a nice head shot there.
Moukako is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Eggemeyer is looking to work some ground and pound but Moukako has wrist control.

Eggemeyer decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Moukako shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Eggemeyer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

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 Sammy Moukako.
I think Moukako 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sammy Moukako!