PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roger Andermatt (ranked 2753 p4p, 252 weight class) and Corey Baird (ranked 2485 p4p, 234 weight class). Roger Andermatt has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Andermatt
vs
Baird

180 cm
23
145 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

170 cm
22
148 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

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World class MT
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Andermatt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corey Baird!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baird throws a leg kick but Andermatt sees it coming and moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Andermatt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andermatt moves out of range as Baird strikes.
Andermatt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Corey Baird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baird misses with a two punch combination.
Andermatt blocks a jab.
Baird throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baird explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Baird throws the kick towards the body but Andermatt avoids it.
Baird lands with an uppercut that bounces Andermatt off the cage and back into range.
Andermatt throws a shot from downtown. Baird moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Baird.
Baird is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird throws a low kick but Andermatt avoids it.
Andermatt is looking to counter punch.
Andermatt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baird.
Baird misses with a right hand
and Andermatt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird throws a body shot but no joy.
Baird wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Baird throws a hook but Andermatt blocks it.
Baird throws a half hearted mid kick.
Baird throws a big shot that misses.
Andermatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baird tries a head kick but it misses.
Baird tries to land a front kick but Andermatt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Andermatt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Baird misses with a lunging right hand
and Andermatt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baird looks to score with a jab to the body but Andermatt is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Baird misses the target.
Baird tries to clinch up
and Andermatt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baird uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andermatt.
Andermatt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baird.
Andermatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baird manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baird misses with a kick to the body
and Andermatt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baird walks into a left hand.

Baird is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andermatt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Baird takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Baird throws a nice inside leg kick.
Baird lands a head shot.
A big left from Andermatt misses.
Baird ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andermatt moves away.
A jab from Baird does it's job there.
Baird connects with a good right hand that stumbles Andermatt. Andermatt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Andermatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baird manages to avoid it.
Baird takes a swing at Andermatt's ribcage but misses.

Andermatt tries to keep at a distance but Baird has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baird creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Andermatt misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird tries to work over Andermatt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andermatt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Andermatt tries to throw a body punch but Baird avoids it by throwing Andermatt back against the cage.
Andermatt lands a hook to the side of the head.

Andermatt manages to break the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Andermatt as he connects with a hook.
Baird connects with a crisp jab.
Baird lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Andermatt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Andermatt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Andermatt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andermatt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baird finds it's way round the side to connect with Andermatt's head.
Andermatt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baird. Baird obviously looking to wear him down.
Andermatt checks a leg kick.
Andermatt looks to throw the jab but Baird is out of range.
Andermatt swings for the body but Baird moves out of range.
Baird misses with a hook
and Andermatt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baird throws a leg kick
and Andermatt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Baird cracks Andermatt with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Baird misses.
Andermatt misses with a two punch combination.
Baird stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slapping leg kick lands for Baird.
Baird lands a nice shot to the body.
Andermatt misses with a hook.
Andermatt looks to throw the jab but Baird is out of range.
Baird throws a leg kick that is checked
and Andermatt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Baird moves into range and clinches up with Andermatt.
Baird swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baird fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andermatt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Baird misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Andermatt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andermatt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andermatt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Andermatt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baird.
Baird throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Baird dominated that round.
That's time! Andermatt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Baird ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baird takes a swing at Andermatt's ribcage but misses.
Andermatt tries to counter by clinching up but Baird breaks away and moves out of range.
Andermatt defending well as Baird loads up on a big left hand.
Andermatt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baird.
Baird tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andermatt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A decent looking cross lands there for Andermatt.
Baird displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andermatt throws out the jab.
Baird scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Andermatt checks a leg kick.
Andermatt loads up on a big right hand but Baird slips the punch.
Baird throws a right hand that misses
and Andermatt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird lands a slapping body shot.

Andermatt gets tackled into the cage by Baird. Baird maintains the clinch.
A body shot lands from Baird.
Andermatt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andermatt is leaning against Baird and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Andermatt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baird backwards.
Baird is still on wobbly legs! Can Andermatt finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andermatt lands a nice shot to the body.
Baird seems to have recovered his senses.
Andermatt swings wildly with an uppercut but Baird uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andermatt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Andermatt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andermatt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baird throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Andermatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andermatt moves out of range of the strikes.
Baird keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andermatt.
Baird's jab looks to have found its range, popping Andermatt under the eye.
A jab lands there for Baird.
Baird shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Andermatt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Baird lands a head kick. Andermatt smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've been told by Andermatt's head coaches at TZY MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Baird misses.
A quick step to the side and Andermatt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baird throws a body kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baird looks to land a right hand but Andermatt moved out of range.
Baird takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baird moves away.
A big right from Baird misses.
Andermatt misses with a hook.
Baird follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Andermatt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baird.
Baird misses with a body kick.
Baird scores with a hook to the body. Andermatt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Baird displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andermatt throws out the jab.
Andermatt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andermatt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baird.
Baird throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andermatt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baird.
Andermatt moves out of range as Baird strikes.
Andermatt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andermatt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baird.
Baird misses with a body kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Baird, right into the meat.
A good leg kick by Baird.
Andermatt swings for the body but Baird moves out of range.
Andermatt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baird lands a nice looking kick to the body. Andermatt takes a step back to recover.
Andermatt moves out of range of the strikes.
Andermatt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Baird misses the target.
As Baird tries to get set, Andermatt tries to push him back and clinch up but Baird manages to avoid the attempt.
Baird throws the left hand but Andermatt avoids the punch easily.
Baird works Andermatt's body with a nice hook.
Andermatt slips under a jab from Baird.
A nice inside leg kick there by Baird. That's going to slow Andermatt down.
Andermatt misses with a hook. Baird ducked under it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baird swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Andermatt.
Baird throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andermatt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baird looks to land a right hand but Andermatt moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andermatt swinging wildly here.
Baird finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Andermatt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Baird has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baird misses with an uppercut
and Andermatt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andermatt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Corey Baird seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andermatt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bairds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Baird lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Baird throws out a leg kick but Andermatt moves out of range and Baird only half commits.
Andermatt wants to clinch.
Andermatt lunges at Baird with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Baird's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Corey Baird will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Baird fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Andermatt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Andermatt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Andermatt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andermatt loads up on a big right hand but Baird slips the punch.
Baird moves in looking to clinch but Andermatt pushes him off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Baird, right into the meat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Baird.
Baird misses with a straight right.
Andermatt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baird paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Andermatt takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Baird.
Andermatt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Andermatt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baird finds it's way round the side to connect with Andermatt's head.
Andermatt clobbers Baird with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A cross from Baird lands.
Baird misses with a left hand
and Baird takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andermatt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andermatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baird lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Andermatt blocks a leg kick.
Andermatt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baird.
It looked like Andermatt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Baird.
A swing and a miss from Baird.
Andermatt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big right from Baird misses.
Baird walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Andermatt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Andermatt is looking for a counter combo.
Andermatt thuds a left hand into Baird's body.
A punch lands to the side of Andermatt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Andermatt ducks under a wild hook from Baird.
Baird with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Andermatt to score with a decent uppercut.

It looks like Corey Baird has been cut.
Andermatt loads up on a big right hand but Baird slips the punch.
Andermatt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Baird misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baird sizes up Andermatt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Baird throws a lazy body kick
and Andermatt counters with a crisp right that sends Baird to the canvas! Andermatt follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Andermatt!
A very excited looking Roger Andermatt made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.