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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matti Moukari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Strupek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strupek is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Click Clack. Matti Moukari could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Roman Strupek's chin.
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183 lbs
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176 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matti Moukari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roman Strupek!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moukari tries to clinch
and Strupek counters with a nice double leg into side control. Moukari won't be happy with that.
Strupek is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Moukari has escaped the position, nice work there.
Moukari tries to buck Strupek off but Strupek is having none of it.
Strupek tries to score with some ground and pound. Moukari controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Strupek throws a strike aimed at the side of Moukari's head but Moukari avoids it well.
Strupek swings around for an armbar but Moukari sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Strupek's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moukari throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Strupek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Strupek 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moukari is looking to stand up but Strupek won't let him.
Moukari postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Strupek has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Strupek holds on and takes a little breather.
Strupek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strupek is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moukari trying to control but Strupek is working from the bottom.
Strupek keeping full guard, as Moukari tries to pass.
Moukari gets to his feet. Strupek looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Strupek moves out of range as Moukari throws a body kick.
Moukari doesn't manage to clinch there - Strupek circles away.
Moukari really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Moukari has managed to clinch.
Strupek throws a punch but it's blocked by Moukari.
Strupek drops down looking for an ankle pick but Moukari pulls his leg out and moves away.
Moukari connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Strupek momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moukari's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Moukari duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moukari closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Moukari manages to break the clinch.
Moukari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strupek paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moukari fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strupek, pushing him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Moukari.
Moukari is trying to maintain a safe position but Strupek gets an underhook and turns Moukari into the cage.
Moukari is pressed up against the cage. Strupek has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Moukari down to the mat. Moukari avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Moukari doesn't manage to clinch there - Strupek circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Strupek.
Matti Moukari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Strupek.
Moukari stuffs the takedown.
Moukari moves into range and clinches up with Strupek.
Moukari with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Moukari manages to break the clinch.
Moukari is looking to clinch but Strupek is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moukari darts in and clinches Strupek up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Moukari.
Moukari lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Strupek can't get the takedown.
Moukari tries a knee to the head but Strupek blocks it.
Moukari pulls guard successfully.
Strupek thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Moukari looking to control.
Moukari lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Moukari wriggles free and stands up.
Moukari has Strupek up against the cage in a clinch.
Strupek is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Moukari pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Strupek is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strupek jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Moukari walks away with a smile on his face. Strupek gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Moukari looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moukari moves in looking to clinch but Strupek pushes him off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strupek tries to clinch but Moukari is having none of it.
Moukari moves into the clinch.
Moukari tries to land knees in the clinch but Strupek avoids the damage to the body.
Strupek is trying to drag Moukari to the mat but Moukari just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Strupek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strupek is trying to stall.
Strupek has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Moukari avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Strupek looks gassed!
Strupek wants a takedown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moukari is pressed up against the cage. Strupek has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Moukari down to the mat. Moukari avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Moukari takes the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Moukari lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matti Moukari dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Moukari instigates a clinch.
Moukari lands with a light punch inside.
Moukari scores with a shoulder strike.
Moukari manages to break the clinch.
Moukari shoots in looking for a takedown. Strupek tries to sprawl out of it but Moukari keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Strupek manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Strupek shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moukari but Moukari pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Moukari lands a high kick!
Moukari fails to land the takedown.
Moukari leaves Strupek with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Moukari looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strupek shoots in and drives through. Moukari sprawls well.
Matti Moukari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Strupek.
Moukari tries to clinch up but Strupek circles away and keeps his distance.
Strupek shoots in looking for a takedown. Moukari tries to sprawl out of it but Strupek keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moukari manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Strupek is breathing heavily.
Moukari closes this distance looking for a takedown but Strupek circles away.
Strupek circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moukari lands a jab to Strupek's midsection.
Moukari closes the distance and clinches.
Strupek is trying to drag Moukari to the mat but Moukari just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Strupek drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moukari keeps control of Strupek as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Strupek drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Strupek on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Matti Moukari has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Moukari manages to pull guard.
Moukari wants to sweep here but Strupek controlling him for the moment.
Strupek advances to half guard.
Moukari on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strupek throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Strupek is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moukari doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Strupek.
Moukari trying to hold on to Strupek's head to control him but Strupek postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moukari manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Strupek tries to keep at a distance but Moukari has taken the fight into the clinch.
Strupek looking for a takedown.
Moukari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moukari tries to clinch but Strupek is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moukari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Moukari feints a jab promting Strupek to slip. Moukari then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Strupek slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Moukari tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strupek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moukari tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Strupek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moukari clinches.
Strupek is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Strupek tries to break free but Moukari pushes him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moukari stalling against the cage.
Strupek wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Moukari taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Strupek tries for a takedown. No joy.
Strupek is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Moukari manages to break the clinch.
Strupek blocks a head kick by Moukari.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moukari listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Moukari clinches with his opponent.
Moukari gets underhooks to prevent Strupek's takedown attempt.
Moukari slowing the pace effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matti Moukari dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Moukari doesn't manage to clinch there - Strupek circles away.
Moukari lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Moukari fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moukari closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Strupek misses with some punches.
Strupek drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Moukari gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Strupek is trying to drag Moukari to the mat but Moukari just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Moukari breaks the clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Moukari finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Strupek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Strupek shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moukari sprawls well. Moukari wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Strupek gets slowly back to his feet.
Matti Moukari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Strupek.
Moukari feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moukari is in close to Strupek's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Moukari wants to control from the top but Strupek keeps moving.
Moukari drops back looking for a leg! Strupek is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Strupek manages to kick Moukari off! Moukari jumps back into Strupek's guard.
Strupek working for a triangle but Moukari defends it easily.
Strupek had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moukari defends it easily.
Moukari tries to free his leg and advance position but Strupek is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Moukari's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Moukari chips away with some ground and pound.
Moukari is looking to stand up but Strupek won't let him.
Strupek looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Moukari wants to control from the top but Strupek keeps moving.
Moukari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strupek is keeping the position for now.
Moukari will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Moukari wants to stand but Strupek has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Strupek trying to keep a closed guard but Moukari is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moukari would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Strupek is pulling down on Moukari's head to control his posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Moukari stuffs the takedown.
Moukari's corner calls for a 1-2. Moukari obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Moukari closes the distance and clinches.
Strupek tries for a takedown. No joy.
Moukari prevents the takedown attempt.
Strupek can't get the takedown.
Moukari creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Strupek's defenses.
Moukari lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Moukari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moukari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strupek can do to turn this around?
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moukari turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strupek struggling a bit here.
Matti Moukari overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moukari is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Strupek knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Moukari stands up and beckons Strupek to his feet.
Matti Moukari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moukari clinches with his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moukari breaks from the clinch.
Roman Strupek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Strupek lands a takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matti Moukari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moukari 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matti Moukari!
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