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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dane Stuart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Moukako (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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217 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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221 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Great low kicks
Granite chin |
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dane Stuart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sammy Moukako!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stuart misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stuart moves in looking to clinch but Moukako pushes him off.
No luck for Moukako with that takedown attempt.
Moukako blocks a head kick by Stuart.
Moukako on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Moukako avoids the head kick by Stuart.
Stuart scores with a spinning back kick!
Stuart pushes Moukako up against the cage in a clinch.
Stuart is fighting off a takedown attempt but Moukako is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Stuart to the mat. Stuart regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Moukako trying to control the position from guard on top but Stuart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moukako trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moukako won't allow Stuart to get back to his feet.
Moukako drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moukako jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stuart tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stuart has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moukako can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moukako tries to free his leg and advance position but Stuart is retaining full guard.
Stuart is pulling down on Moukako's head. It's preventing any offense from Moukako, at least for the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Moukako keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moukako fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stuart tries to close the distance and clinch but Moukako swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Stuart there.
Stuart lands a lovely overhand right.
Stuart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moukako fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dane Stuart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Moukako.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stuart closes the distance and pushes Moukako back into the cage.
Moukako blocks an elbow strike.
Knees to the body from Stuart.
Moukako looks gassed!
Moukako dodges an elbow strike from Stuart.
Moukako blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stuart throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stuart throws an elbow but misses.
Moukako on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stuart pushes off an throws an elbow but Moukako leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Moukako takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right from Stuart.
Stuart lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stuart misses with an elbow strike.
Moukako tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stuart smiles and moves away.
Stuart lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moukako blocks a head kick by Stuart.
Stuart throws a head kick but Moukako moves out of range.
Stuart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moukako was well out of range. Poor timing from Stuart.
Stuart throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Moukako's head.
Stuart misses with a double jab.
Stuart moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Moukako takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stuart misses with a kick to the body.
Stuart throws a head kick but Moukako moves out of range.
Stuart throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Moukako's head.
Stuart throws a head kick that misses.
Dane Stuart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stuart lands a head kick. Moukako smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Moukako shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stuart defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stuart looks for the body kick but Moukako saw that one coming.
Stuart has managed to clinch.
Stuart creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Moukako has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Moukako takes an elbow to the temple.
Stuart lands a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moukako avoiding damage as Stuart throws knees to the body.
Stuart softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stuart throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stuart scores with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stuart pushes off an throws an elbow but Moukako leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stuart pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stuart misses with an elbow strike.
Moukako dodges an elbow strike from Stuart.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dane Stuart dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stuart throws a one two combo.
Moukako shoots in for a takedown but Stuart shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stuart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stuart pushes Moukako up against the cage in a clinch.
Moukako blocks an elbow strike from Stuart.
Stuart pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Moukako avoids the elbow strike from Stuart, against the cage.
Stuart lands an elbow inside.
Moukako takes an elbow to the temple.
Stuart throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stuart misses with an elbow strike.
A short right from Stuart.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stuart throws an elbow but misses.
Moukako is breathing heavily.
Stuart tries to work over Moukako's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stuart creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Moukako blocks an elbow strike from Stuart.
Stuart gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stuart throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moukako blocks an elbow strike.
A short left from Stuart.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stuart just misses with a elbow thrown towards Moukako's brow.
Stuart creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stuart missing with knees to the body.
Stuart lands a nice elbow.
Moukako blocking some punches.
Stuart prevents Moukako from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stuart.
Moukako blocks a body shot from Stuart.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stuart.
Stuart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stuart lands an elbow just above Moukako 's eye.
Moukako tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stuart smiles and moves away.
Dane Stuart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moukako circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dane Stuart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stuart stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stuart wants it to stay on the feet.
Dane Stuart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Moukako.
Stuart bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Stuart misses with a body shot.
Stuart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moukako uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stuart.
Stuart connects with a high kick.
Stuart lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stuart.
Stuart throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Moukako takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Stuart throws a nice looking combination but Moukako bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stuart wants to clinch up but Moukako keeps it at a distance.
Stuart goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stuart.
Stuart throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Moukako avoids the head kick by Stuart.
Stuart throws a shot from downtown. Moukako moves away and avoids it.
Moukako dives in and grabs Stuart's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stuart pushes down on Moukako's head and hops out.
Stuart throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Stuart forces Moukako back against the cage and clinches.
Moukako blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stuart lands a nice elbow.
Stuart is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moukako is defending well for now.
Stuart lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moukako has clasped his hands together around Stuart's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Moukako is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stuart knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stuart is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stuart manages to get back to half guard.
Stuart holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Moukako is keen to just control but Stuart is a slippery customer.
Stuart pushes Moukako off and gets back to his feet.
Stuart tries to clinch there but Moukako circles away.
Moukako tries for a takedown but Stuart sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stuart throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stuart looks to land a left hand but Moukako moved out of range nicely.
Stuart tries a head kick but it misses.
Stuart throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dane Stuart dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Stuart drives through and clinches with Moukako against the cage.
Moukako wants a takedown.
Moukako blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stuart creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Moukako's defenses.
Stuart lands with a short shot to the head.
Moukako blocks an elbow strike from Stuart.
Stuart misses with an elbow strike.
Stuart creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stuart throws an elbow but it misses.
Stuart looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stuart just misses with a elbow thrown towards Moukako's brow.
Stuart lands a damaging elbow.
Stuart lands a nice elbow.
Stuart lands an elbow inside.
Stuart is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moukako is defending well for now.
A right hook to the body lands for Stuart.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stuart just misses with a elbow thrown towards Moukako's brow.
Stuart pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Moukako takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stuart softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stuart scores with a hook to the body.
Moukako blocks an elbow strike from Stuart.
Stuart lands a right hand.
Stuart lands a nice elbow.
Stuart working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stuart lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stuart tries to land knees in the clinch but Moukako avoids the damage to the body.
Moukako blocks an uppercut.
Moukako blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stuart lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Moukako managing to block the knees to the body from Stuart.
Stuart misses with the head strike.
Nice elbow from Stuart.
Moukako avoids the elbow strike from Stuart, against the cage.
Stuart creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Moukako's defenses.
Stuart looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Moukako is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stuart comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stuart pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Moukako dodges an elbow strike from Stuart.
Moukako breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stuart throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stuart throws a head kick but Moukako moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Stuart.
Moukako on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Moukako fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stuart tries to bum rush Moukako with a series of wild strikes but Moukako uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moukako chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stuart can pounce on him.
Stuart wants to clinch up but Moukako keeps it at a distance.
Stuart misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stuart fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stuart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stuart throws a sloppy head kick and Moukako moves out of range easily.
Moukako shoots for a takedown but Stuart saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dane Stuart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Moukako.
Stuart fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stuart tries to close the distance and clinch but Moukako swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moukako.
Stuart throws a sloppy head kick and Moukako moves out of range easily.
Stuart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crunch! Stuart slams his shin into Moukako's torso.
Moukako on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stuart lands a damaging elbow.
Stuart lands an elbow that stopped Moukako in his tracks for a moment.
Stuart throws an elbow that misses.
Sammy Moukako has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stuart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moukako blocks the elbow strike.
Stuart lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stuart lands an elbow that stopped Moukako in his tracks for a moment.
Moukako avoids a wild elbow strike from Stuart.
Stuart lands an elbow inside that Moukako shrugs off.
Moukako takes a shot to the head.
Moukako blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moukako blocks an elbow strike from Stuart.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stuart just misses with a elbow thrown towards Moukako's brow.
Moukako takes an elbow to the temple.
Dane Stuart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stuart works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Moukako avoiding damage as Stuart throws knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dane Stuart showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stuart, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dane Stuart!
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energy
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hype
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