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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Moukako (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin comes to the cage accompanied by Song of Ice and Fire Art Collection. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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223 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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190 cm
22
221 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Lethal high kicks
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sammy Moukako!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin fails with a takedown attempt.
Moukako looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Moukako is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Martin is pressing down on Moukako's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Moukako won't allow Martin to sweep him here.
Moukako works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Moukako is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Moukako is working for a guillotine from mount but Martin frees his head quite easily.
Martin is desperately trying to improve his position but Moukako has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin is working hard here to advance position.
Moukako is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Martin is surviving well by controlling Moukako's body position as best he can.
Martin tries to reverse the position but Moukako maintains control.
Moukako wants to finish this one by submission but Martin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Moukako.
Martin is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two 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.
Moukako looking for a guillotine from mount but Martin is having none of it.
Moukako looks gassed!
Martin is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Martin holds on to Moukako around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Martin wants to control but Moukako is having none of it.
Moukako landing strikes from the mount and Martin is in trouble!
Martin is trying desperately to improve position.
Martin regains half guard.
Martin is looking to control Moukako's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Martin avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moukako tries to pass to full mount but Martin defends it.
Martin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moukako is working away from the top position though.
Moukako is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Martin sees it coming and defends easily.
Moukako is looking for a kimura but Martin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moukako to get the leverage.
Martin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Martin is looking to improve his position.
Martin is trying to stand back up but Moukako is controlling him
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moukako dodges the punch combination from Martin.
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.
Moukako on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Moukako throws a chopping leg kick but Martin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Moukako walks into a left hand.
Martin looks to land a left hand but Moukako moved out of range nicely.
Moukako keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Moukako gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Martin counters with a body kick that stops Moukako in his tracks momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sammy Moukako will probably get the nod.
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.
Moukako fails with the takedown
and Martin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Martin.
Moukako lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Martin!
Moukako thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Martin 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.
Martin wants to get back to his feet.
Martin is looking for a sweep. Moukako is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Martin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moukako is working away from the top position though.
Martin tries to get to full guard but Moukako has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Moukako's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Moukako's back!
Martin lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Moukako takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Moukako manages to reverse the position and now he's in Martin's guard. Nice work there by Moukako.
Martin controls Moukako momentarily but Moukako frees himself.
Martin manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Moukako throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Martin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Martin throws a leg kick
and Moukako counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin tries to escape but Moukako is in control.
Moukako working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Moukako decides to stand back up. Moukako steps back and let's Martin get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martin scores with a decent looking hook.
Moukako fails with the takedown
and Martin counters with a good low kick that Moukako was not able to check.
Martin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moukako closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Martin to the mat! Martin manages to get full guard.
Martin looking for a sweep. Not yet Martin, not yet.
Moukako pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martin is keeping the position for now.
Martin wants to sweep but no luck.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Moukako from controlling successfully.
Martin pushes a forearm under Moukako's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Moukako is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Martin!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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