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Event: SYN 1031 Torhte vs Trollslayer     
Date:   Nov 10, 2023
#R1#
Andermatt misses with a straight right.
Andermatt throws a leg kick which misses Gorge's front leg but catches the back leg as Gorge tries to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Gorge.
Gorge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andermatt misses with a body shot.
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.
A jab from Andermatt misses.
Andermatt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Andermatt blocks a jab.
Andermatt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andermatt lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gorge tries to land a leg kick but Andermatt saw it coming and moves away.
Andermatt misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Gorge clinches.
Andermatt displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gorge up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gorge.
Gorge's coach down at The Scrap Squad was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gorge's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Gorge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gorge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andermatt moves away.#T1#
Gorge misses with a body shot.
Andermatt misses with a low kick.
Gorge throws a counter combo.
Andermatt throws a body punch but Gorge moves out of range.
Gorge checks the leg kick.
Andermatt loads up on a big right hand but Gorge slips the punch.
Gorge punishes Andermatt's body with a nice straight punch.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andermatt misses with a leg kick
and Gorge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gorge fails to land the takedown.
Gorge on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Roger Andermatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorge takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gorge moves away from the strike by Andermatt.
Gorge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andermatt scores with a punch to the head.
Andermatt on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gorge walks into a stiff left hand from Andermatt.
Gorge shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Andermatt as he avoids it easily.
Andermatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Gorge gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Andermatt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gorge backwards.
Andermatt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gorge blocks it with crossed arms.
Gorge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andermatt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gorge.
Roger Andermatt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tempe Gorge.#BC2#
Gorge breaks the clinch.
Andermatt lands a jab to Gorge's midsection.
Gorge misses with a lunging right hand
and Andermatt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gorge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gorge.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Andermatt misses with a body punch
and Gorge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Andermatt. Gorge shrugs it off though.
Andermatt moves out of range as Gorge strikes.
Andermatt blocks a leg kick.
Gorge slips under a jab from Andermatt.
Andermatt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gorge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andermatt.
Andermatt throws a head kick but Gorge moves out of range.
Gorge fails with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Gorge, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Andermatt misses with a body kick.
Andermatt with a nice calf kick.
Andermatt lands with a hook. Gorge tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gorge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Andermatt circles away.#T4#
Gorge doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gorge goes for a double leg but Andermatt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Andermatt continues to drive forward.
Gorge misses with a body kick.
Andermatt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gorge.
Roger Andermatt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gorge looks winded!
A swing and a miss from Gorge.
Andermatt lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Andermatt loads up on a big right hand but Gorge slips the punch.
Gorge shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Andermatt as he avoids it easily.
Gorge connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice defenses there by Gorge.
Andermatt lands a right hook to the body.
Andermatt takes a swing at Gorge's ribcage but misses.
Gorge gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice jab there from Andermatt.
Andermatt throws a leg kick which misses Gorge's front leg but catches the back leg as Gorge tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andermatt lands a slapping body shot.
Andermatt misses with a head kick.
Andermatt dodges the punch combination from Gorge.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Andermatt dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A shot to the liver by Gorge. Beautiful body shot.
Gorge misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Andermatt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gorge gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Andermatt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A low kick from Gorge is predictable there
and Andermatt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andermatt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gorge can do to turn this around?
Andermatt misses with a wild body shot.
Gorge takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Andermatt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Andermatt scores with a nice head shot.
Roger Andermatt is winning the standup battle so far.
Gorge tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andermatt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andermatt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Andermatt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A jab lands there for Gorge.
Gorge throws a jab but it's blocked by Andermatt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andermatt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gorge checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gorge feints the counter takedown.
Gorge moves to clinch but Andermatt breaks away
and Andermatt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gorge's knee momentarily.#T1#
Andermatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gorge manages to avoid it.
Gorge walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Andermatt tries a head kick but it misses.
Andermatt feints and then cracks Gorge's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gorge down.
It looks like Andermatt has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Andermatt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gorge throws out a counter right but Andermatt avoids it with no problem.
Gorge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andermatt.
Andermatt misses with an uppercut
enabling Gorge to counter with a crisp jab.
Andermatt throws a looping overhand right but Gorge ducks down to avoid it.
Andermatt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gorge. That did some damage!
Andermatt misses with a head kick.
Andermatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Gorge is just out of range.
Andermatt just misses with a punch to the body.
Andermatt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Andermatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gorge.
Andermatt misses with a low kick.#T2#
Gorge lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Andermatt circles away quickly and effectively.
Gorge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andermatt.
Gorge misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andermatt misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gorge! But no joy.
Andermatt scores with a jab. Gorge acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gorge misses with a series of wild punches.
Andermatt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gorge takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Andermatt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gorge tries to bum rush Andermatt with a series of wild strikes but Andermatt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andermatt throws an overhand right that lands on Gorge's shoulder, as Gorge tries to avoid the shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Andermatt blocks the leg kick.
Andermatt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gorge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andermatt misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Gorge gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Andermatt.
A shot to the liver by Andermatt. Beautiful body shot.
Andermatt misses with a body shot.
Andermatt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andermatt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gorge moves away.
Andermatt misses with a body kick.
Gorge tries a quick counter leg kick but Andermatt is wise to it.
Andermatt lands a jab to Gorge's midsection.
Andermatt connects with a looping right hand.
Andermatt just misses with a punch to the body.
Gorge doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gorge is looking to clinch but Andermatt is avoiding it.
Andermatt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Andermatt misses with a lunging right hand
and Gorge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gorge chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Andermatt can pounce on him.
Andermatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gorge.
Andermatt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gorge.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab from Gorge.
Andermatt jabs Gorge to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Andermatt throws a leg kick which misses Gorge's front leg but catches the back leg as Gorge tries to avoid it.
Gorge scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gorge throws a right hand that Andermatt ducks under and follows up with a left that Andermatt also avoids with ease.
Andermatt moves away from the strike by Gorge.
Andermatt drops his hands momentarily and Gorge takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gorge staying out of range there.
An inside leg kick lands from Andermatt.
Nice cross by Andermatt.
Gorge misses with a series of wild punches.
Gorge shoots in but Andermatt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Andermatt scoring well with a low kick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Andermatt dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Gorge punishes Andermatt's body with a nice straight punch.
Gorge blocks a jab.
Gorge is looking for the big counter here.
Andermatt misses with a straight left.
A good leg kick by Andermatt.
Gorge connects with a good right hand that stumbles Andermatt. Andermatt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Andermatt 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 kick from Andermatt tenderised Gorge's leg. Gorge is trying to keep his angry face on.
Andermatt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gorge. Gorge obviously looking to wear him down.
Good exchange - Andermatt coming out on top.
Andermatt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gorge stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gorge staying out of range there.
Gorge defending well as Andermatt loads up on a big left hand.
Andermatt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andermatt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Andermatt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Andermatt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Gorge throws a head kick that misses.
Gorge thumps Andermatt with a low kick.
A left lands for Andermatt.#TD2#
Gorge fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Andermatt sprawls well initially but Gorge persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Andermatt manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Andermatt slips a straight right by Gorge.
Andermatt lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gorge avoids the body shot from Andermatt.
Andermatt checks a leg kick nicely.
Andermatt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Andermatt scores with a jab. Gorge acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gorge with a nice cross.
Andermatt throws a head kick that misses.
Gorge gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gorge throws a hook to the side of Andermatt's head but Andermatt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tempe Gorge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Andermatt throws a head kick but Gorge moves out of range.
Gorge is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gorge throws a jab when Andermatt was well out of range.
Gorge has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good shot there by Andermatt.
No joy there for Gorge, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gorge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andermatt was well out of range. Poor timing from Gorge.
Gorge's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Andermatt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gorge has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Andermatt scores with a nice head shot.
A nice leg kick from Andermatt, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andermatt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gorge avoids the body shot from Andermatt.
Gorge changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gorge throws a hook but Andermatt blocks it.
Andermatt throws a looping overhand right but Gorge ducks down to avoid it.
Gorge looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gorge jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Andermatt finds it's way through Gorge's defenses.
Gorge shoots in for a double leg but Andermatt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T3#
Andermatt thuds his shin into the meat of Gorge's side.
Andermatt misses with a head kick.
Andermatt looks to land a left hand but Gorge moved out of range nicely.
Andermatt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gorge takes a kick to the side of the head.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Andermatt.
Gorge doesn't manage to clinch there - Andermatt circles away.
Gorge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gorge takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gorge looks to land a left hand but Andermatt moved out of range nicely.
Andermatt lands a right hook to the body. #TD2#
Gorge drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andermatt is trying to control Gorge's posture but Gorge avoids it. #T4#
Gorge tries to stand but Andermatt is controlling his head.
Gorge working away.
Andermatt is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gorge off and has taken his back!
Gorge turns into Andermatt and is now in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andermatt has Gorge pulled in close to control his posture.
Roger Andermatt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Andermatt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Andermatt, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Andermatt!

During a confident post fight interview, Roger Andermatt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SYN 1026 Drax vs Obama     
Date:   Oct 20, 2023
#R1#
Gorge takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Andermatt lands with a good body shot.
Andermatt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Andermatt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gorge. That did some damage!
Andermatt misses the shot to the body.
Andermatt throws out a loose jab but Gorge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andermatt misses with a lunging right hand
and Gorge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gorge throws a hook but Andermatt blocks it.#TD2#
Gorge drives through with a takedown into guard.
Andermatt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gorge trying to stand up but can't free himself from Andermatt's guard.
Andermatt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gorge would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Andermatt pulls Gorge in close to prevent any damage.
Gorge wants to get up but he can't break Andermatt's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Andermatt trying to control the position here.
Andermatt's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gorge swings for the body but Andermatt moves out of range.
Roger Andermatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andermatt avoids the body shot from Gorge.
Gorge blocks a jab.
Andermatt throws a solid leg kick but Gorge takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Andermatt.
Andermatt throws a leg kick
and Gorge counters with a straight right hand.
Gorge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andermatt.
Gorge throws out a loose jab but Andermatt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gorge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andermatt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Andermatt takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
Andermatt looks to throw the jab but Gorge is out of range.
Andermatt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gorge.
Gorge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That kick from Andermatt tenderised Gorge's leg. Gorge is trying to keep his angry face on.
Andermatt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gorge misses with an uppercut.
Gorge is looking to clinch but Andermatt is avoiding it.
Andermatt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gorge shoots in for a takedown but Andermatt shows good takedown defense.
Andermatt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Andermatt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gorge has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Andermatt thumps Gorge with a low kick.
Andermatt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gorge connects with a body shot that sends Andermatt's belly button to the back.
Andermatt blocks a head kick by Gorge.
Gorge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andermatt.
Andermatt throws a front kick aimed at Gorge's knee but Gorge avoids it well.
Gorge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Gorge misses with a takedown attempt - Andermatt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Andermatt with a nice calf kick.
Gorge throws a body shot but no joy.
Andermatt scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gorge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andermatt.
Andermatt throws a shot to the body.
Gorge tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andermatt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gorge swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good exchange - Andermatt coming out on top.
Andermatt connects with a solid leg kick.
Gorge takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Tempe Gorge has been cut.
Gorge blocks the body kick.
Gorge looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Andermatt is fending him off so far but Gorge persists. Nope, Andermatt circles away and we're back to standing.
Roger Andermatt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tempe Gorge.
Gorge misses with a body shot.
Gorge moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andermatt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Roger Andermatt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andermatt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gorge. That did some damage!
Gorge misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Andermatt misses the target.
Gorge swings widly with a right hand
and Andermatt counters with an inside leg kick.
Gorge fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Andermatt checks it well.
Andermatt cracks Gorge with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gorge takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice shot lands for Andermatt.
Andermatt avoids the body shot from Gorge.
Gorge takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gorge's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gorge throws out a loose jab but Andermatt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andermatt scores with a jab to the body.
Gorge looks winded!
Andermatt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gorge on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Andermatt. Andermatt obviously looking to wear him down.
Andermatt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andermatt tries a head kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Gorge blocks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Andermatt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tempe Gorge's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A slow jab from Gorge misses its intended target.
Gorge on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Andermatt with a jab.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Andermatt connects with a body shot that sends Gorge's belly button to the back.
Andermatt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gorge tries to clinch but Andermatt is having none of it.
Gorge looks to throw the jab but Andermatt is out of range.
Gorge throws out a loose jab but Andermatt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andermatt jabs at Gorge's body.
Gorge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Gorge was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gorge throws a low kick but it's checked well by Andermatt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andermatt lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Andermatt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gorge momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andermatt scores with a body shot.
Gorge thuds his right hand into Andermatt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gorge lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Andermatt avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Andermatt lands a nice shot to the body.
Andermatt throws a nice head kick!
Gorge bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Andermatt's head.
Andermatt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gorge.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gorge! But no joy.
Gorge takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gorge throws out a loose jab but Andermatt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andermatt throws a shot to the body.
Gorge lands a glancing blow to the side of Andermatt's head.
Andermatt lands a leg kick that knocks Gorge off balance momentarily.
Roger Andermatt is winning the standup battle so far.
Andermatt wants to slow Gorge down by chopping away at his legs.
Andermatt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gorge's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Andermatt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gorge scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gorge stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Andermatt.
Andermatt throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Andermatt throws a right hand that misses
and Gorge counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Andermatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Gorge is just out of range.
Andermatt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Andermatt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gorge can do to turn this around?
Andermatt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Andermatt throws a low kick, looking for Gorge's leg but Gorge calmly moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gorge! But no joy.
Andermatt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Andermatt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gorge.
Gorge flicks out a counter leg kick but Andermatt steps away.
Gorge scores with a jab.
Andermatt throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gorge. That's going to slow Andermatt down.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andermatt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Andermatt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andermatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gorge.
Gorge misses the shot to the body.
Gorge thows a leg kick but Andermatt checks it
and Andermatt counters with a low kick, right behind Gorge 's knee.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Andermatt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gorge doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Andermatt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gorge.
Andermatt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gorge checks a low kick from Andermatt.#CL2#
Gorge clinches with his opponent.
Gorge wants a takedown.
Andermatt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gorge trying to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Andermatt.
Andermatt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gorge's efforts to push away.
Gorge working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gorge as Andermatt tries to tie him up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andermatt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Andermatt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gorge's elbow. #T4#
Gorge is trying to break the clinch but Andermatt has him pressed against the cage.
Gorge prevents a body shot from Andermatt.
Andermatt lands with a left to the head.
Gorge lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Gorge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andermatt misses with a head kick.
Andermatt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab by Andermatt.
Gorge throws a body punch but Andermatt moves out of range.
Gorge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andermatt tried to score with a low kick but Gorge checks it.
Gorge avoids the body shot from Andermatt.
Gorge misses with a body shot
and Andermatt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gorge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gorge is breathing heavily.
Andermatt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Andermatt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Andermatt finds it's way through Gorge's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Andermatt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tempe Gorge's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A shot to the body from Andermatt misses
and Andermatt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gorge paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Andermatt with a nice cross.
A nice leg kick lands there from Andermatt.
Gorge throws a sloppy head kick and Andermatt moves out of range easily.
Andermatt fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gorge just manages to avoid it.
Andermatt misses with a body shot.
Gorge slips under a jab.
Gorge is trying to counter with his kicks.
Andermatt misses with a low kick.
Gorge unleashes a big counter combination but Andermatt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gorge throws a leg kick that misses.
Andermatt throws a body shot but no joy.
Gorge appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Andermatt throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorge tries to close the distance and clinch but Andermatt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Andermatt misses with a wild body shot.
Andermatt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gorge.
Andermatt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Andermatt misses with a low kick.
Andermatt lands a body shot.
Andermatt jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Andermatt.
Gorge takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Andermatt blocks a head kick by Gorge.
Andermatt wants to slow Gorge down by chopping away at his legs.
Gorge throws a right hand that Andermatt ducks under and follows up with a left that Andermatt also avoids with ease.
Andermatt tries to move into range but Gorge moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Andermatt dips to his left and cracks Gorge with an uppercut!
Gorge checks the leg kick.
Gorge avoids the body shot from Andermatt.
Andermatt connects with an inside leg kick.
Gorge connects with a jab.
Andermatt misses the shot to the body.
Andermatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Gorge is just out of range.
Andermatt thumps Gorge with a low kick.
Andermatt misses with a straight left.
Gorge throws a wild body kick that Andermatt sees coming a mile off.
Andermatt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tempe Gorge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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!
Gorge misses with a low kick.
Gorge avoids the body shot from Andermatt.
Jab by Andermatt.
Andermatt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andermatt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gorge looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Andermatt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Andermatt slips a straight right by Gorge.
A head kick misses from Gorge.
Andermatt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gorges jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Andermatt swats away the attempt to clinch by Gorge.
Andermatt lands a slapping body shot.
Gorge has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Andermatt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gorge has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gorge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gorge bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Andermatt's head backwards.#T3##CL2#
Gorge closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Andermatt.
Gorge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gorge throws a punch but it's blocked by Andermatt.
Andermatt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Andermatt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andermatt lands with a short shot to the head.
Gorge blocks an uppercut.
Andermatt scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gorge.
Gorge's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gorge tries to break the clinch but Andermatt is controlling the position.
Gorge using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Andermatt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Andermatt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Andermatt digs a right hand underneath Gorge's ribcage. Gorge let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Andermatt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andermatt.
Andermatt taking a breather.#T4#
Andermatt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gorge's elbow.
Andermatt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gorge or not.
Andermatt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andermatt lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andermatt scores with a hook to the body.
Andermatt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Andermatt on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Andermatt.
Andermatt stalling.
Andermatt landing knees to the head.
Andermatt prevents Gorge from breaking the clinch.
Roger Andermatt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gorge struggles to land a body shot inside as Andermatt controls his hands.
Andermatt digs a right hand underneath Gorge's ribcage. Gorge let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Andermatt pushes Gorge back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gorge has Andermatt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Andermatt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Andermatt works on Gorge's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Andermatt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Andermatt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Andermatt, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... 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.

 

Event: SYN 1019 Drax vs Kilo II     
Date:   Sep 20, 2023
#R1#
Hatter slips under a jab from Andermatt.
Hatter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Andermatt counter with a right hand.
Hatter misses with a straight left.
Hatter checks a leg kick.
Andermatt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Andermatt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hatter.
A little feinted left hand from Andermatt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Andermatt punishes Hatter's body with a nice straight punch.
Andermatt works Hatter's body with a nice hook.
Andermatt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hatter. That did some damage!
Hatter looks to score with a jab to the body but Andermatt is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Andermatt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hatter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Andermatt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hatter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A punch lands to the side of Hatter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Andermatt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andermatt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Hatter misses the target.
It appears Andermatt was looking to counter with a kick there.
Andermatt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Hatter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hatter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hatter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andermatt moves away.
Andermatt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Andermatt throws a head kick that misses.
Andermatt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hatter throws out a powerful jab.
A low kick lands for Andermatt.
Hatter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's 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.
Hatter fails to land with a series of punches.
Hatter throws a good cross that connects.
Andermatt scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping body kick lands there for Andermatt.
Andermatt tries a head kick but it misses.
Hatter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Hatter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andermatt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Andermatt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T2#
Hatter slips under a jab from Andermatt.
Hatter is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Andermatt thuds his right hand into Hatter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Andermatt digs a good body shot into Hatter's ribs.
Andermatt looks to land a body kick but Hatter moved away.
Hatter looks to throw the jab but Andermatt is out of range.
Andermatt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big left from Hatter misses.
Andermatt lands a jab.
A combination from Hatter does no damage.
Hatter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andermatt blocks a jab.
Hatter might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Andermatt punishes Hatter's body with a nice straight punch.
Hatter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Andermatt scores with a sloppy right hand. Hatter should have avoided that one.
A leg kick checked by Hatter.
Hatter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Andermatt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hatter throws a poor cross that misses
and Andermatt counters with a left to the body.
Andermatt thows a leg kick but Hatter checks it
and Hatter counters with a straight right hand.
Andermatt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hatter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hatter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hatter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andermatt.
Hatter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hatter takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Andermatt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hatter.
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 Hatter strikes.
Good leg kick by Andermatt.
Nice defenses there by Andermatt.
Andermatt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice body kick there by Andermatt.
Andermatt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab from Andermatt.
Andermatt moves out of range as Hatter strikes.#T4#
Andermatt walks into a jab.
Andermatt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Andermatt slips under a jab.
Andermatt lands a glancing blow to the side of Hatter's head.
Andermatt throws a body shot but no joy.
Hatter is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Andermatt.
Hatter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Andermatt wants to land a leg kick but Hatter is out of range.
Andermatt connects with a body shot.
Hatter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Andermatt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC#Hatter is rocked!
A solid leg kick lands there for Andermatt.
Andermatt with a nice calf kick.
Roger Andermatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hatter avoids the head kick by Andermatt.
The fighters circling - Hatter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hatter throws a shot from downtown. Andermatt moves away and avoids it.
Andermatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Andermatt dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Andermatt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Hatter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andermatt misses the shot to the body.
Andermatt is looking to wear down Hatter with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hatter throws a shot from downtown. Andermatt moves away and avoids it.
Hatter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andermatt.
Andermatt thuds a left hand into Hatter's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Hatter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andermatt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A leg kick checked by Hatter.
Hatter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andermatt lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andermatt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Andermatt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hatter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hatter might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Andermatt has got the better of the exchanges.
Hatter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hatter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hatter loads up on a big right hand but Andermatt slips the punch.#T1#
Andermatt throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hatter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hatter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hatter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hatter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Andermatt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hatter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andermatt.
Andermatt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hatter is still on wobbly legs! Can Andermatt finish him?
Andermatt punishes Hatter's body with a nice straight punch.
Andermatt drops Hatter with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Hatter! Andermatt dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Andermatt!
During a confident post fight interview, Roger Andermatt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SYN 1012 Seran vs De Minaur     
Date:   Aug 23, 2023
#R1#
Andermatt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Narz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Narz misses the shot to the body.
Andermatt throws a leg kick but Narz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Narz counters with a body kick.
Roger Andermatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Narz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Andermatt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good work by Narz as he checks the leg kick.
Andermatt backing away here, and Narz unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Andermatt connects with a leg kick.
Andermatt misses with a wild body shot.
Andermatt misses with a body shot.
A jab from Andermatt finds it's way through Narz's defenses.
Andermatt swings for the body but Narz moves out of range.
Andermatt with a nice calf kick.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Narz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andermatt lands with a kick to the temple. Narz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Narz misses with a looping right.#T1#
Andermatt connects with a body shot that sends Narz's belly button to the back.
Andermatt throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #ROC#Narz is rocked!
Andermatt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Narz in his tracks.
Narz is still on wobbly legs! Can Andermatt finish him?
Narz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andermatt.
Andermatt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Narz seems to have recovered his senses.
Andermatt cracks Narz with an open hand slap.
Andermatt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Andermatt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A swing and a miss from Andermatt.
Narz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Andermatt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Andermatt stuns Narz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Andermatt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Narz swings for the body but Andermatt moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Andermatt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Andermatt - just one landing.
Narz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Andermatt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Andermatt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Narz scores with a body shot.
Andermatt misses the shot to the body.
Narz tries to clinch there but Andermatt circles away.
Narz misses with a two punch combination.
Narz ducks under a wild hook from Andermatt.
Andermatt throws out a loose jab but Narz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andermatt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andermatt misses with a looping right.
Narz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Andermatt checks it well.
Narz takes a swing at Andermatt's ribcage but misses.
Andermatt throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Andermatt misses with a body shot.
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.#T3#
Narz tries a low kick but Andermatt avoids it.
Andermatt misses with a wild body shot.
Narz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Narz lands a nice shot to the body.
Andermatt looks to throw the jab but Narz is out of range.
Andermatt lands a right hook to the body.
Andermatt checks a low kick from Narz.
Andermatt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Narz. Narz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Narz just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Andermatt misses its target.
Narz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Andermatt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Narz scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Narz clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andermatt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Narz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Narz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Narz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Narz tries to throw a body punch but Andermatt avoids it by throwing Narz back against the cage. #T4#
Andermatt struggles to land a body shot inside as Narz controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andermatt.
Narz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andermatt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Narz.
Narz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Narz misses with a body punch.
Narz digs a right hand into Andermatt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Andermatt's gas tank.
Narz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Narz tries a body shot but Andermatt blocks it.
Narz lands a nice uppercut.
Andermatt is trying to stall.
Still in the clinch, Andermatt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Narz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Narz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Narz tries a body shot but Andermatt blocks it.
Narz digs a right hand into Andermatt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Andermatt's gas tank.
Andermatt pressing his opponent against the cage.
Narz takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Andermatt dominated that round.
That's time! Andermatt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Andermatt misses the body punch
and Narz counters with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Andermatt. That's going to slow Narz down.
Narz slips under a jab.
Narz avoids the body shot from Andermatt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Narz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Narz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Narz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Andermatt looks to throw the jab but Narz is out of range.
Narz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Good leg kick by Narz.
Andermatt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Narz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andermatt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narz lands with a good body shot.
Andermatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Narz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Andermatt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Narz can do to turn this around?
Narz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Andermatt can pounce on him.
Andermatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Andermatt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andermatt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Narz digs a good body shot into Andermatt's ribs.
Andermatt swings for the body but Narz moves out of range.
Narz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A slow jab from Andermatt misses its intended target.
Narz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Andermatt rather than just go for the knockout.
Andermatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Narz unleashes a big counter combination but Andermatt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Narz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Narz slips a jab from Andermatt.
Andermatt lands a nice looking body shot.
Narz lands a leg kick that knocks Andermatt off balance momentarily.
Andermatt lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Andermatt jabs Narz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Narz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Andermatt misses the shot to the body.
Narz counters with a body kick.
Narz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
A lazy left from Andermatt finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andermatt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Andermatt misses its intended target.
Andermatt connects with the punch.
Donk. Andermatt catches Narz right on the button with a cross.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Narz moves away.
Narz feints a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Narz. Andermatt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andermatt swings for the body but Narz moves out of range.
A jab from Andermatt does it's job there.
Andermatt cracks Narz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Narz slips under a jab from Andermatt.
Narz looks to score with a jab to the body but Andermatt is just out of range.
Narz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Andermatt avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
Andermatt missing with a left hand there. Narz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andermatt connects with an inside leg kick.
Narz misses with a wild body shot.
Narz misses with a body shot.
Narz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andermatt connects with a right hand. Narz shakes it off.
Andermatt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Narz slips a jab from Andermatt.
Narz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andermatt.
Narz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice defenses there by Narz.
Narz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Narz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Narz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Narz slips a jab from Andermatt.
Andermatt is looking to chop away at Narz's legs.
Narz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andermatt moves away.
Narz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andermatt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andermatt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Andermatt takes a swing at Narz's ribcage but misses.
Andermatt misses the shot to the body.
Andermatt checks a low kick from Narz.
Andermatt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Narz defending well as Andermatt loads up on a big left hand.
Narz replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Andermatt blocks it well.
Narz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Andermatt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Andermatt.
Narz swings for the body but Andermatt moves out of range.
Andermatt just misses with a punch to the body.
Narz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Andermatt with a body shot.
Andermatt lands a slapping body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Andermatt dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Andermatt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Narz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Andermatt finds it's way round the side to connect with Narz's head.
Andermatt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Narz.
Andermatt scores with a head kick.
Narz looks to score with a jab to the body but Andermatt is just out of range.
Narz is looking to land body kicks.
Andermatt connects with a body shot that sends Narz's belly button to the back.
Narz tries to clinch but Andermatt is having none of it.
Andermatt tries to land a front kick but Narz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Narz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andermatt.
Narz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andermatt throws a body punch but Narz moves out of range.
Narz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Andermatt with a body shot.
Andermatt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Narz's sensitive parts.
Good leg kick by Andermatt.
Andermatt scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Narz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Narz feints a jab promting Andermatt to slip. Narz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Andermatt slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Narz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Narz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andermatt.
Narz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Andermatt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Andermatt throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Andermatt throws a head kick but Narz moves out of range.
Narz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Andermatt can pounce on him.
Andermatt scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andermatt throws a body punch but Narz moves out of range.
Narz slips a straight right by Andermatt.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Roger Andermatt is winning the standup battle so far.
Narz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andermatt moves away.#T2#
Narz takes a swing at Andermatt's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick from Andermatt, right into the meat of the thigh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Narz checks a leg kick.
Narz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Narz slips a straight right by Andermatt.
Narz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Narz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Andermatt tests Narz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Narz lands a nice hook to Andermatt's body. Andermatt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Narz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Narz misses the shot to the body.
Andermatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Narz is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Narz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3#
Andermatt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Andermatt lands a slapping body shot.
Narz lands a head kick. Andermatt smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Andermatt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Narz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Narz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andermatt doesn't seem bothered though.
Narz checks a low kick from Andermatt.
Narz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andermatt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Andermatt checks a leg kick.
Narz throws a leg kick but Andermatt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Andermatt throws a shot from downtown. Narz moves away and avoids it.
Andermatt scores with a leg kick.
Andermatt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Narz.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Andermatt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Narz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Narz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4#
Narz scoring well with a low kick there.
Narz misses with a body kick.
Narz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Narz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Andermatt with the inside leg kick.
Andermatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Narz was well out of range. Poor timing from Andermatt.
Narz tries a quick counter leg kick but Andermatt is wise to it.
Narz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Narz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andermatt was well out of range. Poor timing from Narz.
A chopping leg kick lands by Andermatt.
Roger Andermatt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Andermatt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Andermatt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Narz misses with a wild body shot.
Peter Narz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab, jab by Andermatt - just one landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Andermatt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Andermatt, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Andermatt!

Roger Andermatt thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SYN 1005 Kilo vs Lief VII     
Date:   Jul 25, 2023
#R1#
Hatter throws a lazy uppercut
and Andermatt counters with a stiff right hand.
Hatter throws a hook but Andermatt blocks it.
Hatter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Andermatt blocks a jab.
Andermatt scores with a jab.
Hatter misses the jab.
Andermatt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andermatt throws a sloppy body shot
and Andermatt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andermatt scores with a spinning back kick!
Hatter takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT2#It looks like Mad Hatter has been cut.
Hatter misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Hatter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hatter misses with a looping left.
Andermatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hatter manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Hatter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Andermatt ducks right into an uppercut from Hatter.
Andermatt slips under a jab from Hatter.
Andermatt throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Hatter.
Hatter drops his hands momentarily and Andermatt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Andermatt lands a slapping body shot.
Hatter throws a big shot that misses.
Andermatt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hatter. That did some damage!
Andermatt misses with a head kick.
Andermatt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hatter rather than just go for the knockout.
A shot to the body from Andermatt misses
and Hatter counters with a nice uppercut.
Hatter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Andermatt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hatter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Andermatt takes a swing at Hatter's ribcage but misses.
Andermatt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hatter's head backwards.
Hatter looks to throw the jab but Andermatt is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hatter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hatter takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC2#Hatter is rocked!
Hatter takes a swing at Andermatt's ribcage but misses.
Oh Hatter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Andermatt lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Hatter falls backwards - clearly groggy! Andermatt dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Andermatt!
A victorious Roger Andermatt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SYN 994 Choke vs Capellio     
Date:   Jun 19, 2023
#R1#
Fukumitsu slips under a jab from Andermatt.
Andermatt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fukumitsu has time to react.
Andermatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Andermatt misses.
Fukumitsu 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.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fukumitsu scores with a nice right hand.
Andermatt is looking to score with low kicks.
Fukumitsu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andermatt.
Fukumitsu throws out a loose jab but Andermatt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andermatt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fukumitsu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Andermatts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#KD#
Fukumitsu cracks Andermatt with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Fukumitsu has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Andermatt to stand back up!#ROC#Andermatt is rocked!
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!
Fukumitsu measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Andermatt! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu!

 

Event: SYN 979 Takahashi vs. Vice     
Date:   Apr 28, 2023
#R1#
Andermatt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hatter staying out of range there.
Andermatt connects with a body shot.
Andermatt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hatter.
Hatter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hatter avoids a kick to the body.
Andermatt throws a body punch but Hatter moves out of range.
Andermatt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hatter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've been told by Hatter's head coaches at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hatter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hatter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Andermatt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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!
Andermatt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hatter.
Andermatt ducks under a wild hook from Hatter.
Hatter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hatter loads up on a big right hand but Andermatt slips the punch.
Andermatt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hatter throws a lazy right hand but Andermatt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andermatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Hatter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hatter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Andermatt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Andermatt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Andermatt misses with a body punch
and Hatter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andermatt throws a good cross that connects.
Hatter lands the left hand.#CUT#It looks like Roger Andermatt has been cut.
Nice jab there from Andermatt.
Andermatt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hatter.
Andermatt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hatter throws a looping overhand right but Andermatt ducks down to avoid it.
Andermatt throws a poor cross that misses
and Hatter counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Andermatt is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andermatt misses with a shot to the body
and Hatter counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mad Hatter!

 

Event: SYN 967 Maluga vs. Bigg     
Date:   Mar 15, 2023
#R1#
Gorge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gorge throws a lazy right hand but Andermatt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andermatt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Andermatt misses the shot to the body.
Gorge lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Andermatt at a distance.
Gorge throws out a loose jab but Andermatt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andermatt scoring well with a low kick there.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gorge moves away.
Gorge moves away from the strike by Andermatt.
Andermatt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Andermatt fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gorge just manages to avoid it.
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.
Gorge blocks a jab.
Gorge lands a body shot.
Nice jab there from Gorge.
Andermatt throws the left hand but Gorge avoids the punch easily.
A low kick from Andermatt is predictable there
and Gorge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andermatt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gorge.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andermatt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Andermatt punishes Gorge's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gorge.
Good leg kick by Gorge.
Andermatt misses with a hook
and Gorge counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Andermatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gorge was well out of range. Poor timing from Andermatt.
A little jabbing left from Gorge on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andermatt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gorge.
Andermatt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andermatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gorge was well out of range. Poor timing from Andermatt.
Gorge checks a leg kick.
Gorge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gorge throws a sloppy body shot
and Andermatt counters with an inside leg kick.
Gorge checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gorge checks a low kick from Andermatt.
Andermatt catches Gorge with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Andermatt misses with a hook to the body
and Gorge counters with an inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gorge checks a leg kick.
Roger Andermatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andermatt misses the jab.
Gorge swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gorge chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Andermatt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gorge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gorge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Andermatt circles away.
Gorge tries to clinch but Andermatt moves out of range.
Gorge turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Andermatt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gorge sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andermatt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andermatt feints and then cracks Gorge's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gorge down.
Andermatt throws a leg kick which misses Gorge's front leg but catches the back leg as Gorge tries to avoid it.
Gorge is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gorge stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gorge moves out of range of the leg kick from Andermatt.
Andermatt throws a low kick but Gorge avoids it.
A head kick misses from Gorge.
Andermatt misses with a wild body shot.
Andermatt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Andermatt misses the shot to the body. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Gorge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andermatt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Andermatt throws a head kick that misses.
Gorge doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A shot to the body from Andermatt misses
and Gorge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gorge lands with an uppercut that bounces Andermatt off the cage and back into range.
Gorge lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Andermatt misses with a body shot.
Gorge takes a kick to the side of the head.
Andermatt misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Gorge misses the target.
Andermatt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Andermatt is looking to wear down Gorge with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A solid leg kick lands there for Andermatt.
Andermatt avoids the head kick by Gorge.
Andermatt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gorge works Andermatt's body with a nice hook.
Gorge rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Andermatt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Andermatt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Andermatt throws a lazy uppercut
and Gorge counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Andermatt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Roger Andermatt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some bone on bone action there as Andermatt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A lazy left from Andermatt finds it's target.
Andermatt walks into a jab.
Gorge scores with a nice strike.
Andermatt misses with an uppercut. Gorge saw that one coming.
Andermatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gorge manages to avoid it.
Andermatt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gorge. Gorge circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Andermatt throws a hook but Gorge blocks it.
Andermatt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gorge slips a straight right by Andermatt.
Gorge misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andermatt scoring well with a low kick there.
Andermatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gorge manages to avoid it.
Gorge lands a nice shot to the body.
Gorge cracks Andermatt with an open hand slap.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Roger Andermatt will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Andermatt moves away from the strike by Gorge.
Gorge's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Andermatt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gorge lands a jab to Andermatt's midsection.
Andermatt throws a sloppy body shot
and Gorge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gorge slips under a jab.
Roger Andermatt is winning the standup battle so far.
Gorge takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Andermatt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jab from Andermatt.
Gorge takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Andermatt cracks a nice hook into Gorge's ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Andermatt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Andermatt.
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!
Andermatt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gorge throws a hook but Andermatt blocks it.
Andermatt takes a swing at Gorge's ribcage but misses.
Gorge on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gorge is looking to chop away at Andermatt's legs.
Andermatt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gorge.#T1#
Gorge just misses with a punch to the body.
Gorge stuns Andermatt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gorge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andermatt moves away.
A swing and a miss from Andermatt.
Gorge looks to throw the jab but Andermatt is out of range.
Andermatt swings for the body but Gorge moves out of range.
Andermatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gorge misses with a kick to the body.
Andermatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gorge.
Gorge tries to score with a low kick but Andermatt moves his leg out of the way.
Andermatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gorge manages to avoid it.
Gorge looks to land a right hand but Andermatt moved out of range.
It looked like Andermatt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gorge.
Andermatt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gorge misses with a wild combination.
Andermatt throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T2#
Gorge takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice defenses there by Andermatt.
Andermatt blocks a head kick by Gorge.
Gorge lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gorge takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gorge connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Andermatt tries to keep at a distance but Gorge has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gorge tries to land a knee to the head but Andermatt blocks with his arms.
Gorge is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Andermatt is defending well.
Andermatt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Andermatt as Gorge tries to tie him up.
Gorge dodges an elbow strike from Andermatt.
Andermatt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Andermatt scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Andermatt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gorge with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Andermatt misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Andermatt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andermatt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Tempe Gorge has been cut.
Gorge tries to land knees in the clinch but Andermatt avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andermatt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Andermatt lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Andermatt.
Gorge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andermatt gets through Gorge's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Andermatt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Andermatt misses with a body punch.
Gorge with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gorge. #T4#
Andermatt misses with a punch to the body.
Gorge swings wildly with an uppercut but Andermatt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andermatt scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gorge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gorge letting Andermatt take a breather here.#BC2#
Gorge breaks the clinch.
Andermatt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gorge has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gorge walks into a stiff left hand from Andermatt.
Andermatt has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Andermatt lands a head shot.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andermatt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gorge in his tracks.
Andermatt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Andermatt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gorge lands a right hook to the body.
Andermatt throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Andermatt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tempe Gorge's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Andermatt throws a right hand that misses
letting Gorge counter with a right hand.
Gorge jabs Andermatt right on the nose. Andermatt blinks but takes it well.
Andermatt throws a lazy body kick
and Andermatt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gorge takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Andermatt cracks Gorge with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gorge takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gorge smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Andermatt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Andermatt throws a body shot but no joy.
Gorge misses with a kick to the body.
Andermatt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gorge lands a jab.
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!
Gorge takes one on the button.
Andermatt swings for the body but Gorge moves out of range.
Andermatt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Andermatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Gorge is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Andermatt.
Gorge wants to clinch up but Andermatt keeps it at a distance.
Andermatt misses with a looping right.
Gorge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andermatt moves away.
Gorge on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gorge takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gorge scores with a crisp jab that stopped Andermatt in his tracks.
Gorge lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gorge takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Andermatt throws a body punch but Gorge moves out of range.
Andermatt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gorge was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gorge misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Gorge. That snapped Andermatt's head back.
Andermatt swings for the body but Gorge moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andermatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gorge was well out of range. Poor timing from Andermatt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gorge! But no joy.
Tempe Gorge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Gorge darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Andermatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Gorge is just out of range.
Gorge avoids the head kick by Andermatt.
A big left from Gorge misses.
Andermatt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gorge.
Andermatt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gorge tries a head kick but it misses.
Gorge misses with a two punch combination.
Andermatt throws a leg kick but Gorge sees it coming and moves out of range.
Andermatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andermatt swings for the body but Gorge moves out of range.
Gorge let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gorge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andermatt.
Gorge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gorge misses with a looping left.
Andermatt with a jab.
Andermatt takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T3#
Gorge tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andermatt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gorge checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Gorge was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Gorge clinches.
Andermatt can't find room to land a body shot as Gorge controls the action.
Gorge takes an elbow to the temple.
Andermatt lands with a right to the head.
Andermatt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gorge throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andermatts head.
Gorge throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gorge blocks an uppercut.
Andermatt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gorge backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Andermatt.
Andermatt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andermatt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gorge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gorge is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Andermatt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Andermatt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Andermatt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gorge backwards.
Gorge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andermatt is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Andermatt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Andermatt on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Andermatt.
Andermatt tries to land a knee to the head but Gorge blocks with his arms.
Gorge pushes off an throws an elbow but Andermatt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Andermatt lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Andermatt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gorge.
Andermatt digs a right hand into Gorge's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gorge's gas tank.
Roger Andermatt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gorge misses with a punch to the body.
Gorge misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Andermatt.
Andermatt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roger Andermatt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Andermatt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andermatt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gorge has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Andermatt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andermatt 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Andermatt!

An out of breath Roger Andermatt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SYN 962 Maluga vs. Hoost     
Date:   Mar 01, 2023
#R1#
Andermatt connects with a single shot there.
Andermatt throws a leg kick which misses Metharom's front leg but catches the back leg as Metharom tries to avoid it.
Andermatt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Andermatt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Metharom on the side of the head.
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.
Metharom throws out a loose jab but Andermatt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andermatt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Andermatt 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.
Roger Andermatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metharom moves away.
Metharom misses with a looping left.
Metharom's corner calls for a 1-2. Metharom obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Andermatt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Andermatt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Andermatt misses.
Andermatt throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Metharom slips a jab from Andermatt.
Andermatt misses with an uppercut. Metharom saw that one coming.
Andermatt throws a looping overhand right but Metharom ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and Metharom releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Andermatt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Andermatt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Andermatt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Metharom.
Metharom throws a jab but it's blocked by Andermatt.
Andermatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metharom was well out of range. Poor timing from Andermatt.
As Andermatt backs off Metharom throws a huge counter combo but Andermatt manages to avoid it all.
Andermatt looks to land a right hand but Metharom moved out of range.
Metharom avoids the head kick by Andermatt.
Andermatt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Andermatt throws a hook but Metharom avoids it easily.
Andermatt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Metharom.
Andermatt misses with a lunging right hand
and Metharom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andermatt thuds his shin into the meat of Metharom's side.
Andermatt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Metharom throws a counter combo.
Metharom lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Metharom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Metharom takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Andermatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Metharom is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
A low kick from Andermatt misses
and Metharom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Metharom throws a half hearted mid kick.
Andermatt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Metharom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Metharom throws a jab when Andermatt was well out of range.
Andermatt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Andermatt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Metharom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Andermatt throws a sloppy head kick
and Metharom counters with a right hand to the body.
Metharom lands with a nice combination. Andermatt backs away looking to recover.
A telegraphed right hand from Andermatt misses the target.
Metharom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Metharom throws out a counter right but Andermatt avoids it with no problem.
Metharom throws a series of punches but Andermatt avoids them all with ease.
Metharom throws a front kick aimed at Andermatt's knee but Andermatt avoids it well.
Metharom lands with a thumping leg kick.
Andermatt throws a hook to the side of Metharom's head but Metharom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab by Andermatt.#T3#
Andermatt looks to land a right hand but Metharom moved out of range.
Andermatt throws a body shot but no joy.
Metharom on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Andermatt connects with a crisp jab.
Andermatt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Metharom at a distance.
Metharom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andermatt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Andermatt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Andermatt lands with a kick to the temple. Metharom shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Andermatt lands a lovely overhand right.
The fighters circling - Andermatt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andermatt sizes up Metharom with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Andermatt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andermatt tries to score with a low kick but Metharom moves his leg out of the way.
Andermatt throws a low kick but Metharom avoids it.
Andermatt cracks Metharom with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Andermatt ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
Andermatt scores with a sloppy right hand. Metharom should have avoided that one.
Andermatt just misses with a punch to the body.
Andermatt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Andermatt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Metharom moves away from the strike by Andermatt.
Metharom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andermatt.
Andermatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metharom was well out of range. Poor timing from Andermatt.
Metharom swinging wildly here.
A swing and a miss from Andermatt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andermatt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andermatt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metharom moves away.
A good leg kick by Andermatt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Andermatt dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Metharom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Metharom takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Andermatt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Metharom steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Andermatt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Andermatt works the jab nicely.
Andermatt jabs Metharom right on the nose. Metharom blinks but takes it well.
Andermatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Metharom manages to avoid it.
Andermatt misses with a leg kick
and Metharom counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Andermatt thinking.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Metharom blocks a jab.
Metharom looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Andermatt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andermatt misses with a low kick.
Roger Andermatt is winning the standup battle so far.
Andermatt throws a sloppy body shot
and Metharom counters with a body kick.
Andermatt lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andermatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metharom was well out of range. Poor timing from Andermatt.
Andermatt slips a straight right by Metharom.
Andermatt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Andermatt throws a jab but it's blocked by Metharom.
Metharom throws a right hand that Andermatt ducks under and follows up with a left that Andermatt also avoids with ease.
Andermatt throws a head kick that misses
and Metharom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Metharom takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Metharom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Andermatt is looking to slow Metharom down with leg kicks.
A slow jab from Andermatt misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Metharom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andermatt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Metharom.
Andermatt misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Metharom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andermatt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Metharom throws a combination. Andermatt tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metharom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Decent striking displayed by Andermatt there.
Metharom missing with a left hand there. Andermatt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Metharom misses with a double jab.
Andermatt throws a quick counter head kick but Metharom was just out of range.
Andermatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Metharom.
Andermatt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Andermatt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Andermatt moves out of range of the body kick.
Andermatt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andermatt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andermatt is looking to chop away at Metharom's legs.
Metharom bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Metharom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andermatt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Metharom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andermatt manages to avoid it.
Andermatt scores with a punch to the head.
Metharom misses with a jab to the body
and Andermatt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Metharom takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Andermatt.
Andermatt swings for the body but Metharom moves out of range.
Andermatt cracks Metharom with an open hand slap.
A shot to the liver by Andermatt. Beautiful body shot.
Andermatt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Andermatt misses with a body shot.
Andermatt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Metharom can do to turn this around?
Andermatt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Metharom avoids the body shot from Andermatt.
Metharom moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Andermatt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Metharom is able to avoid easily.
Metharom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andermatt throwing a counter right hand but Metharom manages to avoid it.
Andermatt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Andermatt misses the shot to the body.
Andermatt thuds a left hand into Metharom's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metharom avoids the body shot from Andermatt.
Metharom appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Metharom lands a nice hook to Andermatt's body. Andermatt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Metharom misses with a looping left.
Andermatt connects with a leg kick.
Metharom connects with a high kick.
Andermatt swings widly with a right hand
letting Metharom counter with a right hand.
Metharom fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Andermatt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Andermatt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Andermatt connects with a looping right hand.
Andermatt throws a right hand that misses
and Metharom counters with a right hand to the body.
Metharom lands a really nice looking cross but Andermatt seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andermatt misses with a right hand
enabling Metharom to counter with a crisp jab.
Metharom lands a really nice looking cross but Andermatt seems unphased.
Nice straight punches there by Andermatt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Andermatt.
Andermatt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Roger Andermatt will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Metharom walks into a left hand.
Metharom has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Andermatt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Andermatt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head kick misses from Metharom.
Andermatt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Metharom checks it well.
Andermatt takes a swing at Metharom's ribcage but misses.
Metharom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andermatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Metharom is just out of range.
Andermatt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Metharom throws a jab when Andermatt was well out of range.
Andermatt cracks Metharom with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andermatt throws a jab when Metharom was well out of range.
Metharom moves out of range of the strikes.
Andermatt lands a jab to the head.
Metharom lands with a straight right. Andermatt didn't see that one coming.
Andermatt misses with a head kick. #T1#
Metharom throws a series of punches but Andermatt moves out of range.
Andermatt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Andermatt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Metharom checks the leg kick nicely there.
Andermatt throws a lazy right hand but Metharom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Metharom throws a counter combo.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Metharom might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Andermatt has got the better of the exchanges.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Metharom checks a leg kick.
Andermatt misses with a body kick.
Andermatt lands a nice hook to Metharom's body. Metharom takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice shot by Andermatt.
A nice leg kick from Andermatt, right into the meat of the thigh.
Metharom tries to bum rush Andermatt with a series of wild strikes but Andermatt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andermatt scores with a body shot.
Metharom checks the leg kick nicely there.
Metharom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Andermatt missing with a left hand there. Metharom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Klahan Metharom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Metharom throws a hook but Andermatt avoids it easily.
Metharom avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Metharom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick from Andermatt lands but Metharom takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metharom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Andermatt circles away quickly and effectively.
A shot to the body from Andermatt misses
and Metharom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Andermatt.
Andermatt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Metharom looks to land a combination. Andermatt sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Metharom misses with a series of wild punches.
Metharom avoids the body shot from Andermatt.
Andermatt misses with a hook.
Metharom swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Andermatt counters with a good low kick that Metharom was not able to check. #T3#
Metharom lands a nice looking body kick.
Metharom will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Andermatt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Metharom clobbers Andermatt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Andermatt digs a good body shot into Metharom's ribs.
Andermatt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Andermatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Metharom manages to avoid it.
Metharom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andermatt moves away.
Metharom with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Andermatt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andermatt throws a body punch but Metharom moves out of range.
Metharom is trying to counter with his kicks.
Metharom fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andermatt misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Metharom was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Andermatt with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andermatt just misses with a punch to the body.
Andermatt tries a head kick but it misses.
Andermatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Metharom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Metharom throws a right and a left that Andermatt avoids nicely.
Andermatt throws a head kick that misses.
Metharom misses with a hook. Andermatt ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Andermatt misses the target.
Metharom takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Roger Andermatt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Metharom slips under a jab.
Metharom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Andermatt avoids the body shot from Metharom.
Andermatt throws a right hand that misses
and Metharom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andermatt keeps Metharom at a distance using the push kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Andermatt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andermatt 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... 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.

 

Event: SYN 956 Road vs. Exotic II     
Date:   Feb 05, 2023
#R1#
Andermatt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Narz takes the fight into the clinch.
Andermatt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Narz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Narz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Narz breaks the clinch.
Andermatt dips to his left and cracks Narz with an uppercut!
Andermatt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Narz misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andermatt! But no joy.
Narz misses with a straight right.
Narz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Narz with the inside leg kick.
Andermatt lands a right hook to the body.
Narz lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andermatt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Narz wants to land a leg kick but Andermatt is out of range.
Andermatt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Narz has time to react.
Narz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Narz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Andermatt defending well as Narz loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Andermatt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Andermatt misses with a shot to the body
and Narz counters with a low kick, right behind Andermatt 's knee. #T1#
Narz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andermatt manages to avoid it.
Narz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Narz connects with a crisp jab.
Good work by Andermatt as he checks the leg kick.
Narz catches Andermatt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Andermatt pushes Narz away with a front kick.
Narz misses with a straight left.
Narz scoring well with a low kick there.
Narz with a nice cross.
Andermatt bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Narz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Narz moves out of range as Andermatt strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Narz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andermatt misses with a body shot.
Narz swings for the body but Andermatt moves out of range.
Andermatt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Narz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andermatt doesn't seem bothered though.
A low kick from Narz is predictable there
and Andermatt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andermatt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Andermatt connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Andermatt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Narz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andermatt.
A nice side step and Andermatt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Narz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Narz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tōshi in the buildup to the fight.
Andermatt moves out of range as Narz throws a body kick.
Narz misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Andermatt misses.
Narz is looking for a counter combo.
Narz misses with a body shot.
Andermatt shapes to counter with a head kick.
Andermatt swings for the body but Narz moves out of range.
Andermatt ducks right into an uppercut from Narz.
Andermatt is looking to slow Narz down with leg kicks.
Narz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Narz there as he acknowledges the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Narz.
Narz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Narz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Narz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Andermatt to score with a decent uppercut.
Andermatt throws a body kick that misses.
Narz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Narz scores with a jab to the head.
Narz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Narz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Narz moves out of range of the leg kick from Andermatt.
Andermatt feints and then cracks Narz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Narz down.
A jab from Andermatt does it's job there.
Andermatt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Andermatt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Andermatt scores with a shot to the body.
Andermatt throws a good cross that connects.
Narz thows a leg kick but Andermatt checks it
and Andermatt counters with a left to the body.
Andermatt throws a sloppy body shot
and Narz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Narz tries to score with a low kick but Andermatt moves his leg out of the way.
Narz misses with a shot to the body
and Andermatt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Narz cracks Andermatt with a good jab.
Andermatt blocks the body kick.
Narz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Andermatt can pounce on him.
Andermatt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Andermatt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Narz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Narz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Andermatt throws a leg kick which misses Narz's front leg but catches the back leg as Narz tries to avoid it.
Andermatt jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Andermatt lands a nice looking body shot.
Andermatt blocks a low kick nicely.
Andermatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Narz was well out of range. Poor timing from Andermatt.
Andermatt misses with a straight right.
Andermatt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Narz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Narz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Andermatt.
Andermatt is looking to chop away at Narz's legs.
Andermatt connects with a leg kick.
Andermatt drops his hands momentarily and Narz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good work by Narz as he checks the leg kick.
Andermatt throws a hook but Narz avoids it easily.
Andermatt throws a body shot but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Narz misses with a leg kick.
Andermatt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Narz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Andermatt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Andermatt blocks a low kick nicely.
Andermatt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Narz cracks Andermatt with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Peter Narz 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.#R2#
Andermatt jabs Narz right on the nose. Narz blinks but takes it well.
Narz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Narz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Andermatt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Andermatt. That snapped Narz's head back.
Narz walks into a stiff left hand from Andermatt.
Narz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Andermatt.
Narz looks to score with a jab to the body but Andermatt is just out of range.
Andermatt shapes to counter with a head kick.
Andermatt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Narz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A nice leg kick lands there from Andermatt.
A low kick lands for Narz.
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!
Narz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andermatt manages to avoid it.
Narz throws a shot to the body.
Andermatt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andermatt lands the left hand.
Narz tries to score with a low kick but Andermatt moves his leg out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Narz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Narz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andermatt. #T1#
Narz moves out of range as Andermatt strikes.
As Andermatt backs away, Narz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The fighters circling - Narz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Narz misses with a shot to the body
and Andermatt counters with a nice leg kick.
Narz tries to clinch but Andermatt moves out of range.
Narz misses with a leg kick.
Narz lands with an uppercut that bounces Andermatt off the cage and back into range.
Andermatt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Andermatt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Narz misses with a left hand
and Andermatt counters with a straight right hand.
Andermatt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Narz.
Narz moves away from the strike by Andermatt.
Narz misses with a low kick as Andermatt jumps back.
A telegraphed right hand from Andermatt misses the target.
Narz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Andermatt connects with the punch.
Andermatt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Narz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Narz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Narz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Good shot there by Andermatt.#ROC2#Narz is rocked!
Narz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oh Narz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big left from Andermatt misses.
Narz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Narz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Andermatt. Andermatt obviously looking to wear him down.
Narz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Narz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Andermatt throws a head kick but Narz moves out of range.
Andermatt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Narz seems to have got his legs back now.
Andermatt digs a good hook to Narz's body.
Andermatt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Narz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Andermatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Narz manages to avoid it.
Narz jabs at Andermatt's body.
Roger Andermatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andermatt moves out of range of the strikes.
Andermatt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Narz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Andermatt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Narz.
Andermatt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
Donk. Narz catches Andermatt right on the button with a cross.
Andermatt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Andermatt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Narz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick from Narz, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andermatt throws a low kick, looking for Narz's leg but Narz calmly moves out of range.
Narz misses the shot to the body.
Andermatt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Narz moves out of range as Andermatt strikes.
Andermatt staying out of range there.
Andermatt lunges at Narz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Narz's hand.
Narz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Andermatt. That one must have hurt.
Narz with a nice calf kick.
Andermatt throws a jab when Narz was well out of range.
Andermatt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Narz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Andermatt is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andermatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Narz manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Andermatt is predictable there
and Narz counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Andermatt misses the target.
Narz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Andermatt.
Andermatt misses with a wild body shot.
Narz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Narz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Andermatt.
Andermatt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Andermatt misses the shot to the body.
Narz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Andermatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Narz was well out of range. Poor timing from Andermatt.
Andermatt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Narz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Narz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Narz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andermatt.
Andermatt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Narz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Narz. Andermatt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andermatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andermatt checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab from Narz finds it's way through Andermatt's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Andermatt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Narz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Narz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Andermatt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Andermatt checks a leg kick.
Andermatt flicks out a counter leg kick but Narz steps away.
Good standup being displayed there by Andermatt as he connects with a hook.
Narz misses the shot to the body.
Narz connects with a solid leg kick.
Narz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Narz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andermatt scores with a decent looking hook.
Narz misses with an uppercut
and Andermatt counters with a body kick.
Narz avoids the body shot from Andermatt.
A low kick from Narz misses
enabling Andermatt to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andermatt is looking to slow Narz down with leg kicks.
Narz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Roger Andermatt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Narz throws a chopping leg kick but Andermatt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Narz connects with a body shot that sends Andermatt's belly button to the back.#CL#
Narz pushes Andermatt up against the cage in a clinch.
Narz prevents a body shot from Andermatt. #T1#
Narz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andermatts head.
Narz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Andermatt throws an elbow that misses.
Narz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Narz misses with a punch to the body.
Andermatt throws a punch but it's blocked by Narz.
Andermatt misses with some punches.
Narz lands a nice uppercut.
Narz throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Andermatt fails to land.
A short uppercut from Andermatt.
Andermatt working aggressively here.
Andermatt struggles to land a body shot inside as Narz controls his hands.
Narz pushes Andermatt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andermatt takes a shot to the head.
Andermatt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Narz.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Narz. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andermatt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Narz - that landed with a thud.
Narz struggles to land a body shot inside as Andermatt controls his hands.
Narz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andermatt misses with the head strike.
Narz taking a breather.
Andermatt lands an uppercut.
Narz blocks the elbow strike.
Narz tries a body shot but Andermatt blocks it.
Andermatt working aggressively here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Narz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Narz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Narz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Andermatt or not.
Still in the clinch, Narz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Narz blocking some punches. #T3#
Andermatt throws a head punch that misses.
Andermatt misses with a punch on the inside.
Andermatt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Narz blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Narz on the inside.
Andermatt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Andermatt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Narz tries to throw a body punch but Andermatt avoids it by throwing Narz back against the cage.
Narz tries to break free but Andermatt pushes him back against the cage.
Andermatt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andermatt lands a nice shot to the body.
Andermatt tries to throw a body punch but Narz avoids it by throwing Andermatt back against the cage.
A short left from Narz.
Narz can't find room to land a body shot as Andermatt controls the action.
Narz digs a right hand underneath Andermatt's ribcage. Andermatt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Andermatt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice left hand lands by Narz.
Andermatt misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Narz.
Narz working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Narz pushes Andermatt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Narz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Narz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Narz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Narz cracks Andermatt with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Narz.
Narz is trying to stall.
Andermatt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Narz's elbow.
Andermatt misses with the head strike.
Narz taking a breather.
Narz scores with a hook to the body.
Andermatt misses with a punch to the body.
Narz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Narz misses with a punch on the inside.
Narz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andermatt misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice right hand lands inside from Narz.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Narz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Narz 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Peter Narz!

A very excited looking Peter Narz 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.

 

Event: SYN 941 CDB vs. Hoost     
Date:   Dec 04, 2022
#R1#
Driftwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andermatt moves away.
Andermatt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Driftwood. That did some damage!
Driftwood lands an overhand right.
Driftwood walks forward, straight into a front kick from Andermatt.
Roger Andermatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Driftwood takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andermatt misses with a body shot
and Driftwood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Driftwood moves forwards but Andermatt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Andermatt throws a shot to the body.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Driftwood moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Driftwood. Andermatt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Andermatt there.
Driftwood has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The House Of Pain in the buildup to the fight.
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!
Andermatt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Driftwood misses with a right hand
and Andermatt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Driftwood slips under a jab from Andermatt.
Driftwood throws a big shot that misses.
Andermatt connects with a body shot that sends Driftwood's belly button to the back.
Andermatt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Driftwood misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Andermatt misses.
Andermatt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Andermatt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Driftwood throws a leg kick but Andermatt sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Driftwood avoids the body shot from Andermatt.
Driftwood cracks Andermatt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Driftwood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Driftwood scores with a leg kick.
Andermatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andermatt just misses with a punch to the body.
Andermatt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Driftwood to score with a decent uppercut.
Andermatt misses with a wild body shot.
Driftwood was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Andermatt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Driftwood.
A little jabbing left from Andermatt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Driftwood throws a nice outside leg kick.
Andermatt defending well as Driftwood loads up on a big left hand.
Driftwood darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jab from Andermatt.
Driftwood checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Andermatt throws a body shot but no joy.
Andermatt throws a head kick but Driftwood moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andermatt scores with a shot to the body.
Driftwood ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Andermatt slips a jab and a cross from Driftwood.
Andermatt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Andermatt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Driftwood stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Driftwood checks a leg kick.
Driftwood is looking to counter punch.
Andermatt's corner calls for a 1-2. Andermatt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Andermatt has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Andermatt throws a lazy right hand but Driftwood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andermatt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Driftwood rather than just go for the knockout.
Andermatt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Driftwood misses with a hook. Andermatt ducked under it nicely.
Andermatt throws a leg kick
enabling Driftwood to counter with a crisp jab.
Driftwood connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Andermatt throws a hook to the side of Driftwood's head but Driftwood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Driftwood takes a jab right on the kisser.
Andermatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Driftwood is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Andermatt.
Andermatt misses with a body shot.
Driftwood's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Andermatt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Driftwood scrambles back to his feet.
Driftwood thuds a left hand into Andermatt's body.
Driftwood rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Andermatt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Driftwood is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Andermatt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice straight punches there by Andermatt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Andermatt.#T3#
Andermatt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Andermatt throws a leg kick
and Driftwood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andermatt jabs at Driftwood's body.
Andermatt misses with a body punch
and Driftwood counters with a left to the body.
Driftwood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andermatt.
Andermatt takes a swing at Driftwood's ribcage but misses.
Andermatt cracks Driftwood with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good leg kick by Driftwood.
Andermatt drops his hands momentarily and Driftwood takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A nice leg kick from Driftwood, right into the meat of the thigh.
Driftwood takes a swing at Andermatt's ribcage but misses.
Andermatt misses with a low kick.
Driftwood slips a jab from Andermatt.
Driftwood checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Driftwood throws a lazy right hand but Andermatt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andermatt misses with a looping right.
A big left from Driftwood misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Andermatt misses.
Andermatt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Driftwood half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
Andermatt sizes up Driftwood with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Andermatt throws a lazy uppercut
letting Driftwood counter with a right hand.
Andermatt misses with a shot to the body
and Driftwood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andermatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andermatt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Driftwood misses.
A shot to the liver by Driftwood. Beautiful body shot.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Driftwood moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Driftwood.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Andermatt.
Andermatt throws a hook to the side of Driftwood's head but Driftwood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Driftwood looks to score with a jab to the body but Andermatt is just out of range.
Driftwood avoids the head kick by Andermatt.
Andermatt takes a swing at Driftwood's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andermatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Driftwood is just out of range.
And Driftwood counters with a quick kick to the body but Andermatt blocks it.
Driftwood tries to bum rush Andermatt with a series of wild strikes but Andermatt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andermatt swings widly with a right hand
and Driftwood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andermatt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roger Andermatt 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.#R2#
Driftwood tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Driftwood lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Andermatt throws a front kick aimed at Driftwood's knee but Driftwood avoids it well.
Andermatt takes one to the chin there.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Driftwood moves away.
Driftwood swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Andermatt misses with a looping left.
A big left from Driftwood misses.
Andermatt lands with a shot to the body.
Driftwood scores with a nice head shot.
Driftwood scores with a jab to the body.
Driftwood takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Driftwood misses with a looping left.
Roger Andermatt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Driftwood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Driftwood takes a swing at Andermatt's ribcage but misses.
Andermatt throws a body punch but Driftwood moves out of range.
Driftwood takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Andermatt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andermatt throws the left hand but Driftwood avoids the punch easily.
Driftwood cracks Andermatt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Andermatt misses with a straight right.
Andermatt slips a jab from Driftwood.
Andermatt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Driftwood just misses with a punch to the body.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Driftwood moves away.
Driftwood misses with a wild body shot.
Andermatt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Driftwood.
Andermatt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andermatt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Driftwood.
Andermatt misses with a straight left.
Driftwood fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Driftwood takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Driftwood 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.
Driftwood misses with a head kick.
Driftwood moves away from the strike by Andermatt.
It looked like Driftwood wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Driftwood scores with a nice right hand.
A low kick lands for Driftwood. #T2#
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!
Driftwood throws a combination. Andermatt tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Driftwood throws a hook but Andermatt blocks it.
Driftwood defending well as Andermatt loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick from Andermatt misses.
Andermatt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Driftwood fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Andermatt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Andermatt throws a shot to the body.
Driftwood slips under a jab.
Andermatt has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Andermatt looks to land a left hand but Driftwood moved out of range nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Andermatt loads up on a big right hand but Driftwood slips the punch.
Andermatt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Driftwood feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Andermatt just misses with a punch to the body.
Driftwood scores with a one two! Andermatt had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Andermatt scores with a jab. Driftwood acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Andermatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Driftwood blocks a low kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Driftwood misses the target.
Andermatt takes one on the button.
Andermatt throws a sloppy head kick and Driftwood moves out of range easily.
Driftwood throws a big counter combination but Andermatt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Driftwood ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Andermatt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Andermatt throws a leg kick
and Driftwood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Driftwood works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Driftwood feints and then cracks Andermatt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Andermatt down.
Andermatt misses the shot to the body.
Andermatt looks to land a left hand but Driftwood moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Driftwood was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Andermatt.
Driftwood throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Driftwood throws a nice inside leg kick.
Driftwood lands a leg kick that knocks Andermatt off balance momentarily.
Driftwood avoids the body shot from Andermatt.
Driftwood throws a right and a left that both miss.
Driftwood throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Andermatt misses with a left hand
enabling Driftwood to counter with a crisp jab.
Andermatt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Driftwood scores with a body shot.
That kick from Driftwood tenderised Andermatt's leg. Andermatt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Andermatt scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Andermatt throws a lazy body kick
and Driftwood counters with a nice body shot.
Andermatt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Driftwood scores with a jab. Andermatt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Andermatt wants to land a leg kick but Driftwood is out of range.
Andermatt slips a straight right by Driftwood.
Driftwood throws a low kick but Andermatt moves out of range easily.
Driftwood takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Andermatt throws a jab when Driftwood was well out of range.
Driftwood is looking for a counter combo.
Andermatt throws a head kick that misses.
Andermatt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Andermatt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Driftwood checks it well.
Andermatt connects with an inside leg kick.
Andermatt throws a leg kick but Driftwood checks it.
It looked like Driftwood wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Driftwood throws a half hearted mid kick.
Driftwood takes a swing at Andermatt's ribcage but misses.
Driftwood lands a nice looking body shot.
Driftwood misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Otis Driftwood dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.#R3#
Driftwood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andermatt.
Driftwood connects with a good right hand that stumbles Andermatt. Andermatt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Andermatt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Driftwood.
Driftwood connects with a solid leg kick.
Andermatt lands a leg kick that knocks Driftwood off balance momentarily.
Driftwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andermatt was well out of range. Poor timing from Driftwood.
Andermatt swings for the body but Driftwood moves out of range.
Andermatt throws a body punch but Driftwood moves out of range.
Driftwood connects with a body shot.
Driftwood connects with an inside leg kick.
Driftwood looks to land a left hand but Andermatt moved out of range nicely.
Andermatt lands a leg kick that knocks Driftwood off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driftwood lands a high kick!
Andermatt with the inside leg kick.
Driftwood stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Andermatt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Driftwood with a hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Andermatt!
Andermatt looks to throw the jab but Driftwood is out of range. #T1#
Andermatt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Driftwood has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A telegraphed right hand from Andermatt misses the target.
Driftwood walks into a stiff left hand from Andermatt.
Andermatt connects with a body shot.
Andermatt drops his hands momentarily and Driftwood takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Driftwood.
Andermatt throws a head kick but Driftwood moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Driftwood.
Andermatt avoids the body shot from Driftwood.
Andermatt moves out of range as Driftwood strikes.
Andermatt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Driftwood is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Driftwood misses its target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Driftwood!
Driftwood bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Andermatt's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andermatt throws a looping overhand right but Driftwood ducks down to avoid it.
Driftwood takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Andermatt lands a nice looking body shot.
Good leg kick by Andermatt. #T2#
Driftwood misses with a straight left.
Andermatt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Driftwood avoids the head kick by Andermatt.
Andermatt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Driftwood avoids the body shot from Andermatt.
Andermatt misses with a wild body shot.
Driftwood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Driftwood blocks a low kick nicely.
Andermatt thows a leg kick but Driftwood checks it
letting Driftwood counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Driftwood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andermatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Driftwood manages to avoid it.
Driftwood buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Driftwood moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Andermatt misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Driftwood.
A combination from Driftwood does no damage.
Andermatt throws a leg kick that misses.
Andermatt takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
Driftwood throws a right hand that misses
and Andermatt counters with a straight right hand.
Driftwood loads up on a big right hand but Andermatt slips the punch.
Andermatt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Driftwood slips a straight right by Andermatt.
Driftwood throws a hook but Andermatt avoids it easily.
Andermatt shapes to counter with a head kick.
Andermatt looks to land a left hand but Driftwood moved out of range nicely.
Andermatt misses with a wild body shot.
Driftwood checks a leg kick.
Driftwood checks a leg kick nicely.
Driftwood's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Driftwood duly obliges.
Driftwood throws a body punch but Andermatt moves out of range.
Andermatt misses with a looping left.
Andermatt lands a jab to Driftwood's midsection.
Driftwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andermatt throws a hook to the side of Driftwood's head but Driftwood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andermatt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T4#
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!
Andermatt swings for the body but Driftwood moves out of range.
Driftwood connects with an inside leg kick.
Andermatt is looking to slow Driftwood down with leg kicks.
Andermatt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Andermatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Driftwood was well out of range. Poor timing from Andermatt.
The crowd cheers as Driftwood lands an impressive looking overhand right. Andermatt doesn't seem phased though.
Andermatt throws a lazy uppercut
and Driftwood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andermatt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Driftwood under the eye.
A slapping leg kick lands for Driftwood.
Driftwood throws out a powerful jab.
Andermatt jabs at Driftwood's body.
Driftwood comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice shot by Andermatt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Driftwood loads up on a big right hand but Andermatt slips the punch.
Driftwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andermatt manages to avoid it.
Andermatt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Driftwood throws a big shot that misses.

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 Otis Driftwood.
Well Driftwood 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otis Driftwood!

Otis Driftwood seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: SYN 935 Randleman vs. Dionisy     
Date:   Oct 26, 2022
#R1#
Andermatt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Csemy.
Andermatt throws a head kick but Csemy moves out of range.
Andermatt jabs at Csemy's body.
Andermatt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Csemy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Andermatt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Csemy scrambles back to his feet.
Andermatt checks a low kick from Csemy.
That kick from Csemy tenderised Andermatt's leg. Andermatt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Csemy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andermatt staying out of range there.
Andermatt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Csemy under the eye.
Csemy misses the shot to the body.
Andermatt lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andermatt misses with a hook.
Andermatt takes a swing at Csemy's ribcage but misses.
Andermatt backing away here, and Csemy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Andermatt scoring well with a low kick there.
Andermatt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Andermatt swings widly with a right hand
and Csemy counters with a leg kick.
Andermatt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Csemy avoids the body shot from Andermatt. #T1#
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Csemy! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Csemy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Csemy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andermatt.
A telegraphed right hand from Andermatt misses the target.
Andermatt throws an off balance right hand
and Csemy counters with a right hand to the body.
Andermatt looks to land a left hand but Csemy moved out of range nicely.
Csemy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andermatt throws out the jab.
Csemy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Andermatt with a body shot.
Andermatt tests Csemy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've been hearing reports that Andermatt has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
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.
A clash of legs there as Andermatt blocks the low kick.
Csemy needs to keep his hands up - Andermatt had a free shot at his head there.
Andermatt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Csemy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Csemy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Andermatt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Csemy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Andermatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Csemy misses.
Csemy digs a good hook to Andermatt's body.
Csemy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Andermatt to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andermatt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Csemy.#T2#
Andermatt misses with a body shot.
Csemy scores with a jab. Andermatt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Andermatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Csemy connects with an inside leg kick.
Csemy avoids the body shot from Andermatt.
Csemy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Andermatt throws a big shot that misses.
Csemy misses the jab.
Andermatt connects with a jab.
Csemy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Csemy is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Andermatt misses with a wild body shot.
Csemy walks into a stiff left hand from Andermatt.
Andermatt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A slow jab from Andermatt misses its intended target.
Csemy throws out a counter right but Andermatt avoids it with no problem.
Andermatt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Csemy moves out of range of the strikes.
Csemy throws a leg kick but Andermatt checks it.
Andermatt misses with a hook
and Csemy counters with a right hand to the body.
Andermatt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Csemy.#T3#
A shot to the body from Andermatt misses
and Csemy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andermatt scores with a head kick. Csemy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Csemy slips under a jab from Andermatt.
Csemy scores with a nice strike.
Csemy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andermatt.
Csemy throws a looping overhand right but Andermatt ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Andermatt misses the target.
Csemy throws a body punch but Andermatt moves out of range.
Csemy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Andermatt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andermatt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Csemy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Andermatt's knee momentarily.
Andermatt misses with an uppercut.
Csemy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Andermatt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Andermatt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Csemy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andermatt misses with a body shot.
Csemy blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Csemy.#T4#
Csemy takes a swing at Andermatt's ribcage but misses.
Csemy lands a really nice looking cross but Andermatt seems unphased.
Csemy punishes Andermatt's body with a nice straight punch.
Csemy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Andermatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Csemy.
Andermatt throws a low kick but Csemy moves out of range easily.
Jab from Csemy.
Csemy checks a leg kick.
Andermatt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Andermatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Csemy.
Roger Andermatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andermatt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Csemy.
Csemy throws a jab when Andermatt was well out of range.
Csemy tests Andermatt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andermatt throws a leg kick but Csemy checks it.
Andermatt thows a leg kick but Csemy checks it
letting Csemy counter with a right hand.
Andermatt misses with a wild body shot.
Andermatt lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Andermatt dominated that round.
That's time! Andermatt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Andermatt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A clash of legs there as Andermatt blocks the low kick.
Csemy tries to land a front kick but Andermatt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Andermatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andermatt misses with a jab to the body
letting Csemy counter with a right hand.
A head kick from Andermatt lands but Csemy takes it in his stride.
Andermatt wants to slow Csemy down by chopping away at his legs.
Andermatt throws a hook but Csemy avoids it easily.
Andermatt with the inside leg kick.
Csemy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roger Andermatt is winning the standup battle so far.
Andermatt throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Csemy counters with a nice uppercut.
Csemy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Csemy.
Csemy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Andermatt moves out of range as Csemy throws a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Csemy lands a nice shot that snaps Andermatt's head back.
A big left from Andermatt misses. #T1#
Andermatt throws a jab when Csemy was well out of range.
Csemy looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Andermatt takes a swing at Csemy's ribcage but misses.
Csemy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andermatt.
A jab from Andermatt misses.
Andermatt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Csemy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Andermatt.
Andermatt moves away from the strike by Csemy.
Andermatt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Csemy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Andermatt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Andermatt throws a jab when Csemy was well out of range.
Csemy connects with a looping right hand.
Andermatt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Csemy moves away.
Csemy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Csemy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andermatt misses with a head kick. #T2#
Nice uppercut there from Csemy.
Andermatt misses with a hook. Csemy ducked under it nicely.
Andermatt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Csemy. Csemy obviously looking to wear him down.
Andermatt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Csemy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andermatt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andermatt connects with a right hand. Csemy shakes it off.
Andermatt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Csemy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andermatt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Csemy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Andermatt.
Andermatt blocks a leg kick.
Csemy lands with a good body shot.
Andermatt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Csemy.
Andermatt misses the shot to the body.
Csemy throws the left hand but Andermatt avoids the punch easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Andermatt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Csemy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Csemy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice shot by Csemy.
Andermatt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Csemy counters with a head kick. That will keep Andermatt thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #ROC2#Andermatt is rocked!#T3#
Csemy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oh Andermatt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Andermatt misses with a jab to the body
letting Csemy counter with a right hand.
Andermatt throws a body shot but no joy.
Csemy checks the leg kick.
Andermatt scores with a sloppy right hand. Csemy should have avoided that one.
Andermatt slips under a jab from Csemy.
Csemy with a jab.#KD2#
Csemy lands a big head kick that sends Andermatt tumbling to the mat! Csemy takes a step backwards and waves Andermatt back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andermatt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Csemy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andermatt manages to avoid it.
Andermatt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Csemy under the eye.
Csemy misses with a hook.
Andermatt throws a hook to the side of Csemy's head but Csemy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Csemy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Andermatt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Andermatt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Andermatt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Andermatt scores with a body shot. #T4#
Andermatt throws a head kick that misses
and Csemy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Andermatt's knee momentarily.
Csemy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Csemy looks to land a right hand but Andermatt moved out of range.
Csemy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Csemy lands a big head kick that sends Andermatt to the canvas! Csemy follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marton Csemy!

 

Event: SYN 929 Payer vs. Perkele     
Date:   Sep 21, 2022
#R1#
Andermatt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An inside leg kick lands from Narz.
Andermatt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Narz misses with a straight right.
Narz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Andermatt counters with a stiff right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Andermatt has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Narz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Narz throws a low kick but Andermatt avoids it.
Narz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Narz looks to score with a jab to the body but Andermatt is just out of range.
Andermatt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Narz under the eye.
Narz throws a leg kick but Andermatt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Andermatt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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!
Narz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Andermatt.
Andermatt was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Narz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andermatt.
Andermatt scores with a punch to the head.
Andermatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Narz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Andermatt throws a body shot but no joy.
Andermatt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Andermatt misses with a hook.#T1#
Andermatt misses with a wild body shot.
Andermatt tries to score with a low kick but Narz moves his leg out of the way.
Narz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Andermatt lands with a cross.
Andermatt connects with a solid leg kick.
Narz works Andermatt's body with a nice hook.
Narz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Narz just misses with a punch to the body.
Andermatt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Narz throws an overhand right that lands on Andermatt's shoulder, as Andermatt tries to avoid the shot.
Andermatt misses with a body shot.
Narz throws a right hand that Andermatt ducks under and follows up with a left that Andermatt also avoids with ease.
Andermatt misses with a wild body shot.
Narz throws a solid leg kick but Andermatt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Narz.
Narz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tōshi in the buildup to the fight.
Andermatt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Narz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andermatt throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Narz's head.
Narz walks into a left hand. #ROC2#Narz is rocked!
Narz throws a leg kick but Andermatt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Narz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Andermatt. Andermatt obviously looking to wear him down. #CL#
Narz instigates a clinch. #T2#
Andermatt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Narz backwards.
Andermatt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Narz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andermatt backwards.
Narz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Narz misses with a punch to the body.
Narz lands a hook that snaps the head of Andermatt backwards.
Narz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Narz tries to work over Andermatt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Narz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Narz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andermatt backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andermatt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Narz.
Andermatt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Andermatt struggles to land a body shot inside as Narz controls his hands.
Andermatt lands with a short shot to the head.
Narz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andermatts head.
Narz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Narz.
Andermatt is trying to maintain a safe position but Narz gets an underhook and turns Andermatt into the cage.
Andermatt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Andermatt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Narz backwards. #T3#
Narz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Andermatt or not.
Andermatt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Andermatt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Narz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Narz tries to work over Andermatt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andermatt blocks an uppercut.
Narz blocking some punches.
Narz misses with the head strike.
Andermatt has Narz pushed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Andermatt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Narz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Andermatt tries to throw a body punch but Narz avoids it by throwing Andermatt back against the cage.
Andermatt lands an uppercut.
Narz blocks an uppercut.
Andermatt blocks a body shot from Narz.
Narz is trying to maintain a safe position but Andermatt gets an underhook and turns Narz into the cage.
Narz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Andermatt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andermatt misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Narz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Narz pushes Andermatt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Andermatt stalling in the clinch but Narz improves position.
Andermatt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Andermatt lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Narz.
Andermatt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Andermatt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Narz gets through Andermatt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Narz blocks a body shot from Andermatt.
Andermatt misses with some punches.
Andermatt swings wildly with an uppercut but Narz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Narz.
Nice body punch from Narz - that landed with a thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Narz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andermatt tries a body shot but Narz blocks it.
Andermatt swings wildly with an uppercut but Narz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andermatt misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roger Andermatt 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.#R2#
Narz misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Andermatt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Roger Andermatt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andermatt avoids the body shot from Narz.
Narz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Andermatt circles away quickly and effectively.
Andermatt lands with a nice body punch.
Narz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Andermatt.
Andermatt is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Narz is looking to clinch but Andermatt is avoiding it.
Andermatt on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Andermatt connects with a body shot that sends Narz's belly button to the back.
Narz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Narz scores with a shot to the body.
Andermatt takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Narz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andermatt moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andermatt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Andermatt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Narz swings widly with a right hand
and Andermatt counters with a stiff right hand.
Narz misses with a low kick.
Andermatt with the inside leg kick.
Narz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Andermatt's hands.
Narz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Andermatt misses the shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Andermatt with the inside leg kick.
Narz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Andermatt throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice combination there by Narz.
Andermatt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Andermatt misses with a wild body shot.
Narz swings for the body but Andermatt moves out of range.
Andermatt throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Narz's head.
Andermatt lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Andermatt finds it's way through Narz's defenses.
Narz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andermatt lands with an uppercut that bounces Narz off the cage and back into range.
Andermatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Narz.
Andermatt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Narz misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Andermatt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Narz throws a shot to the body.
Andermatt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Narz misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like Andermatt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Andermatt throws a sloppy head kick and Narz moves out of range easily.
Andermatt moves out of range as Narz throws a body kick. #T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Narz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Andermatt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Andermatt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Narz is looking to wear down Andermatt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Andermatt takes a swing at Narz's ribcage but misses.
Andermatt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Narz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Andermatt is able to avoid easily.
Narz blocks the body kick.
Andermatt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andermatt! But no joy.
Narz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Andermatt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Andermatt misses with a straight right.
Narz connects with a solid leg kick.
Andermatt avoids the head kick by Narz.
Andermatt throws out a counter right but Narz avoids it with no problem.
Andermatt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Narz doesn't seem bothered though.
Narz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Andermatt is out of range and Narz settles back down.
Narz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Andermatt is out of range.
Andermatt misses with a straight left.
Andermatt swings widly with a right hand
and Narz counters with a straight right hand.
Narz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Narz throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Andermatt throws a leg kick but Narz moved away.#T3##CL#
Narz takes the fight into the clinch.
Narz prevents a body shot from Andermatt.
A short left from Narz.
Narz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Narz.
Andermatt tries to throw a body punch but Narz avoids it by throwing Andermatt back against the cage.
Andermatt trying to control the position but instead, Narz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Andermatt into the cage.
Peter Narz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Narz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Narz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Narz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andermatt misses with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Narz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short left from Narz.
Narz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Narz. #T4#
Andermatt gets through Narz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Narz can't find room to land a body shot as Andermatt controls the action.
Narz tries to work over Andermatt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Narz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andermatt backwards.
Andermatt working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Andermatt.
Andermatt lands a left hand.
Narz takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Narz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Narz tries a body shot but Andermatt blocks it.
Andermatt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short uppercut from Andermatt.
Narz lands a shoulder strike.
Andermatt lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Narz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Narz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andermatt throws a head punch that misses.
Narz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Peter Narz will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds 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.#R3#
Narz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Narz slips a straight right by Andermatt.
Narz tries to counter by clinching up but Andermatt breaks away and moves out of range.
Narz tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Andermatt.
Narz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Andermatt misses with a body kick.
Narz lands a jab.
Andermatt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Narz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Narz drops his hands momentarily and Andermatt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Andermatt throws a sloppy head kick and Narz moves out of range easily.
Narz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Andermatt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Narz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Andermatt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Narz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andermatt.
Andermatt throws a looping overhand right but Narz ducks down to avoid it.
Andermatt throws a lazy right hand but Narz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Narz throws a leg kick
and Andermatt counters with a good low kick that Narz was not able to check.
Andermatt misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Narz.
Andermatt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T1#
Narz throws a leg kick
and Andermatt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Narz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Narz tries to land a front kick but Andermatt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A jab from Narz does it's job there.
Narz doesn't manage to clinch there - Andermatt circles away.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Narz tries to clinch but Andermatt is having none of it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Andermatt. #CL#
Narz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Narz tries a body shot but Andermatt blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andermatt.
Andermatt displaying some good clinch control by pressing Narz up against the cage.
Andermatt taking a breather.
Andermatt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andermatt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Narz struggles to land a body shot inside as Andermatt controls his hands. #T2#
Narz lands a shot to the body.
Andermatt misses with a punch to the body.
Andermatt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Narz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The referee calls for Narz to work.
A short uppercut from Narz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Narz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andermatt misses with a body punch.
Narz looking to slow down the pace here.
Andermatt misses with some punches.
Andermatt lands with a light punch inside.
Narz scores with a shoulder strike.
Narz blocks a body shot from Andermatt.
Andermatt swings wildly with an uppercut but Narz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andermatt blocking some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T3#
Narz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Narz.
Nice body punch from Narz - that landed with a thud.
Andermatt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Narz has Andermatt pushed against the cage.
Andermatt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Narz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Narz lands a left hand.
Andermatt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Narz has a couple of punches blocked by Andermatt.
Narz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Andermatt.
Andermatt throws a head punch that misses.
Narz lands a left hand.
Narz misses with the head strike.
Narz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andermatts head.
Narz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Narz misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Andermatt cracks Narz with a nice body shot.
Narz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Narz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andermatt backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andermatt has a couple of punches blocked by Narz.
Narz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Andermatt.
Narz tries to stall but Andermatt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Narz lands an uppercut.
Narz is leaning against Andermatt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Narz tries to throw a body punch but Andermatt avoids it by throwing Narz back against the cage.
Andermatt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andermatt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Narz backwards.
Narz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Narz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Andermatt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Narz backwards.
Narz misses with a body punch.
Andermatt is looking to control Narz's arms but Narz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Andermatt has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andermatt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Andermatt.

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 Peter Narz.
I think Narz 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Peter Narz!

Peter Narz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SYN 924 Maluga vs CDB     
Date:   Aug 26, 2022
#R1#
Decimal attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Andermatt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Decimal attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Andermatt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Decimal is able to avoid easily.
A jab from Andermatt does it's job there.
Decimal misses with a wild body shot.
Andermatt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Andermatt takes a swing at Decimal's ribcage but misses.
Andermatt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Decimal is looking to counter punch.
Decimal misses with a looping right.
Andermatt delivers a nice body kick.
Andermatt throws a big shot that misses.
Andermatt throws a hook but Decimal avoids it easily.
Decimal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Andermatt can pounce on him.
Decimal misses with a left hand
and Andermatt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Decimal's knee momentarily.
An inside leg kick from Decimal misses.
Decimal with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andermatt works the jab nicely.
Decimal chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Decimal misses with a wild body shot.
Andermatt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Decimal.
Andermatt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Andermatt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andermatt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andermatt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Decimal misses the target.
Decimal misses with the combination.
Decimal throws a body punch but Andermatt moves out of range.
Andermatt lands with a hook. Decimal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#It looks like Dewey Decimal has been cut.
Decimal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andermatt was well out of range. Poor timing from Decimal.
Andermatt tries a head kick but it misses.
Decimal is looking to wear down Andermatt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Andermatt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Decimal has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Andermatt throws a good cross that connects.
Andermatt misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Andermatt misses.
Decimal is looking to slow Andermatt down with leg kicks.
Decimal misses the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Decimal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andermatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Decimal.
Andermatt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good work by Decimal as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
Decimal misses the body punch
and Andermatt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andermatt is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Andermatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decimal loads up on a big right hand but Andermatt slips the punch.
Decimal moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAndermatt.
Andermatt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Decimal slips under a jab.
Andermatt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Andermatt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Decimal looks to score with a jab to the body but Andermatt is just out of range.
A big left from Decimal misses.
Decimal ducks right into an uppercut from Andermatt.
Decimal slips under a jab from Andermatt.
Andermatt throws out a loose jab but Decimal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andermatt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andermatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andermatt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Decimal is out of range and Andermatt settles back down.
Andermatt staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Andermatt misses.
Decimal throws a nice outside leg kick.
Decimal defending well as Andermatt loads up on a big left hand.
Decimal throwing a counter right hand but Andermatt manages to avoid it.
Andermatt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Decimal throws a shot to the body.
Decimal turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Andermatt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Andermatt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Decimal.
Decimal throws a hook to the side of Andermatt's head but Andermatt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Decimal lands a nice leg kick that just misses Andermatt's sensitive parts.
Decimal ducks under a wild hook from Andermatt.
Andermatt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Decimal.
Decimal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andermatt.
Decimal throws a low kick but it's checked well by Andermatt.
A big left from Decimal misses.
Decimal misses with a low kick.
Decimal lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Andermatt throws an overhand right that lands on Decimal's shoulder, as Decimal tries to avoid the shot.
Andermatt lands a nice shot to the body.
Andermatt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Decimal throws the kick towards the body but Andermatt avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Decimal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Andermatt doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decimal catches Andermatt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A clash of legs there as Decimal blocks the low kick.
Andermatt swings for the body but Decimal moves out of range.
Andermatt ducks under a wild hook from Decimal.
Andermatt only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T4#
Decimal fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Andermatt checks it well.
Decimal thuds a left hand into Andermatt's body.
Decimal defending well as Andermatt loads up on a big left hand.
Decimal slips a jab from Andermatt.
Decimal throws a leg kick which misses Andermatt's front leg but catches the back leg as Andermatt tries to avoid it.
Andermatt checks a leg kick.
Decimal moves out of range as Andermatt strikes.
Andermatt defending well as Decimal loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Decimal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andermatt lands with a kick to the temple. Decimal shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Andermatt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Decimal throws out the jab.
Andermatt walks into a stiff left hand from Decimal.
Andermatt throws a good cross that connects.
Decimal scores with a leg kick.
Andermatt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Decimal wants to slow Andermatt down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andermatt cracks Decimal with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Andermatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Decimal scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Decimal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Andermatt momentarily.
Andermatt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dewey Decimal will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dewey Decimal's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Decimal misses with a hook.
Andermatt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andermatt misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Andermatt.
Decimal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Decimal lands a jab to Andermatt's midsection.
Andermatt slips under a jab.
Andermatt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Decimal finds it's way through Andermatt's defenses.
Andermatt throws a shot from downtown. Decimal moves away and avoids it.
Andermatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Decimal is just out of range.
Decimal lands a nice shot that snaps Andermatt's head back.
A big right from Decimal misses.
Decimal connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Andermatt misses with a body shot.
Decimal dips to his left and cracks Andermatt with an uppercut!
Dewey Decimal is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Decimal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andermatt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Decimal on the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Decimal.
Andermatt walks into a jab.
Andermatt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1#
Decimal throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Andermatt.
An inside leg kick from Decimal misses.
Decimal slips under a jab.
A combination from Decimal does no damage.
Andermatt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Decimal blocks a low kick nicely.
Decimal throwing a counter right hand but Andermatt manages to avoid it.
Dewey Decimal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andermatt throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick from Andermatt misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Andermatt.
Andermatt ducks under a wild hook from Decimal.
Decimal scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Decimal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andermatt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Decimal throws a shot from downtown. Andermatt moves away and avoids it.
Andermatt wants to slow Decimal down by chopping away at his legs.
Andermatt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Decimal throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Decimal moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAndermatt.
Andermatt throws a leg kick that misses.
No joy there for Decimal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Andermatt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Decimal throws out the jab.
Decimal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Decimal.
Andermatt throws a jab but it's blocked by Decimal.
Andermatt lands a lovely overhand right.
Decimal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Decimal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andermatt throws a looping overhand right but Decimal ducks down to avoid it.
Decimal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andermatt connects with a right hand. Decimal shakes it off.
Andermatt misses with a straight left.
Andermatt lands the left hand.
Decimal misses with a wild body shot.
Decimal connects with a crisp jab.
Decimal blocks a jab.
Decimal misses with a wild combination.
Decimal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Andermatt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Decimal throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Andermatt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Decimal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Andermatt tries to move into range but Decimal moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Decimal moves out of range of the leg kick from Andermatt.
Andermatt takes one to the chin there.
Andermatt scores with a jab. Decimal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Decimal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andermatt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andermatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andermatt avoids the head kick by Decimal.
Andermatt throws a head kick that misses.
Decimal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Andermatt.
Decimal buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Decimal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andermatt throws out the jab.
Andermatt looks to throw the jab but Decimal is out of range.
Decimal throwing a counter right hand but Andermatt manages to avoid it.
Decimal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Andermatt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Decimal.
The fighters circling - Decimal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decimal tries to score with a low kick but Andermatt moves his leg out of the way.
Decimal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andermatt.#T4#
Decimal throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Decimal throws a shot from downtown. Andermatt moves away and avoids it.
Andermatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Decimal.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Andermatt checks a leg kick.
Decimal lands with a hook. Andermatt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Decimal looks to throw the jab but Andermatt is out of range.
Decimal blocks a head kick by Andermatt.
Decimal throwing a counter right hand but Andermatt manages to avoid it.
Andermatt tries a head kick but it misses.
Decimal ducks right into an uppercut from Andermatt.
Decimal takes one to the chin there.
A swing and a miss from Andermatt.
Decimal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andermatt.
A big right from Andermatt misses.
A big left from Decimal misses.
Andermatt drops his hands momentarily and Decimal takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decimal connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Andermatt's hands.
Decimal tries to score with a low kick but Andermatt moves his leg out of the way.
Andermatt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andermatt tries to land a leg kick but Decimal saw it coming and moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Decimal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dewey Decimal will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dewey Decimal's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Decimal misses with a wild combination.
Andermatt appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Andermatt digs a good hook to Decimal's body.
Decimal misses the jab.
Andermatt throws out a loose jab but Decimal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Decimal checks the leg kick nicely there.
Decimal scores with a nice head shot.
Andermatt goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Andermatt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Decimal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Decimal misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick from Decimal misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andermatt on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A head kick misses from Andermatt.
Andermatt swings for the body but Decimal moves out of range.
Andermatt misses with a body shot.
Decimal throws a looping overhand right but Andermatt ducks down to avoid it.
Decimal checks a low kick from Andermatt.
Decimal works Andermatt's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Decimal misses with a hook.
Decimal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andermatt scores with a jab.
Decimal looks to land a right hand but Andermatt moved out of range.
Andermatt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andermatt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Decimal checks a low kick from Andermatt.
An attempted straight right counter from Decimal misses the target.
Andermatt just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Decimal. Those never looked like landing.
Decimal connects with an inside leg kick.
Decimal throws an overhand right that lands on Andermatt's shoulder, as Andermatt tries to avoid the shot.
Decimal swings for the body but Andermatt moves out of range.
Andermatt scores with a hook to the body. Decimal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Decimal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Andermatt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Andermatt throws a chopping leg kick but Decimal manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Andermatt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andermatt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Andermatt misses with a looping left.
Decimal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andermatt.#T2#
Andermatt throws a leg kick but Decimal moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Decimal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Andermatt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Decimal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andermatt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andermatt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Andermatt lands a head shot.
Crunch! Andermatt slams his shin into Decimal's torso.
Decimal cracks Andermatt with a good jab.
Decimal fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Andermatt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Decimal misses with a body shot.
Andermatt stuns Decimal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Decimal just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Andermatt misses its intended target.
Decimal connects with a single shot there.
Decimal goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Decimal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andermatt throws out the jab.
Decimal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Andermatt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Andermatt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A solid body kick from Decimal.
Andermatt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Decimal chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Andermatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Decimal is just out of range.
Andermatt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Decimal connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Andermatt scrambles back to his feet.
Andermatt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Decimal thumps Andermatt with a low kick.
Decimal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Andermatt at a distance.
Andermatt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Decimal throws a body punch but Andermatt moves out of range.
Andermatt throws a body shot but no joy.
Andermatt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Decimal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andermatt! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Decimal. Andermatt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decimal takes one on the button.
Decimal's corner calls for a 1-2. Decimal obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Decimal misses with a straight right.
Decimal misses the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decimal stuns Andermatt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Andermatt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Decimal. Decimal obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
Andermatt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Decimal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Andermatt.
Nice defenses there by Decimal.
Andermatt takes one to the side of the head.
Decimal lands a really nice looking cross but Andermatt seems unphased.
Andermatt lands a jab to the nose.
A looping hook to the body misses from Decimal. Andermatt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decimal misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice defenses there by Decimal.
Decimal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Andermatt's head.
Roger Andermatt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andermatt misses with a body shot.
A low kick lands for Decimal.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andermatt throws a jab but it's blocked by Decimal.
Decimal throws a jab when Andermatt was well out of range.
Decimal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dewey Decimal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Decimal does a little dance to reset his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dewey Decimal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Decimal 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dewey Decimal!

A relieved looking Dewey Decimal thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: SYN 917 Joad vs. MacArthur 2     
Date:   Jul 22, 2022
#R1#
Andermatt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A countering left hand to the body from Gorge misses.
Andermatt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gorge has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Andermatt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gorge throws a head kick that misses.
Gorge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andermatt.
Gorge throws a leg kick but Andermatt checks it.
Roger Andermatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorge scores with a jab to the head.
Gorge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Andermatt has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A big left from Andermatt misses.
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 throws a hook but Gorge blocks it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Andermatt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Gorge has hold of one of Andermatt's legs. Andermatt is fighting the takedown attempt but Gorge gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gorge has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Andermatt is proving hard to escape from.
Andermatt has Gorge pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Gorge won't allow Andermatt to sweep him here.
Andermatt is pulling down on Gorge's head to control his posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gorge has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Andermatt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gorge.
Andermatt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gorge's head.
Andermatt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Andermatt throws a looping overhand right but Gorge ducks down to avoid it.
Andermatt scores with a sloppy right hand. Gorge should have avoided that one. #T2#
Andermatt lands with a shot to the body.
Andermatt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gorge counters with a straight right hand.
Gorge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gorge misses with a head kick.
Andermatt blocks a head kick by Gorge.
Andermatt misses with a head kick.
Gorge looks to clinch
and Andermatt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andermatt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andermatt misses with a hook
and Gorge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Gorge tries to work over Andermatt's front leg with a kick but Andermatt checks it.
Gorge avoids the body shot from Andermatt.
Gorge tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andermatt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andermatt throws a shot from downtown. Gorge moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Gorge clinches up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Andermatt.
Andermatt is trying to maintain a safe position but Gorge gets an underhook and turns Andermatt into the cage.
Andermatt cracks Gorge with a nice body shot.#T3#
Andermatt prevents a body shot from Gorge.
Andermatt tries to land a knee to the head but Gorge blocks with his arms.
Gorge's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gorge trying to stall but Andermatt improves his position.
Gorge tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Andermatt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gorge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gorge trying to land knees to the body.
Andermatt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gorge lands an elbow inside that Andermatt shrugs off.
Andermatt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andermatt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Andermatt lands a body shot.
Gorge pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gorge lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andermatt backwards.
Gorge pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2#
Gorge gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Andermatt has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gorge is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gorge wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andermatt has him pressed against the cage.
Gorge lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Andermatt swings wildly with an uppercut but Gorge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gorge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gorge trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from Andermatt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andermatt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andermatt.
Gorge lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Andermatt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andermatt misses with a body punch.
Gorge lands a damaging elbow.
Gorge blocking some punches.
Andermatt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gorge backwards.
Andermatt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Roger Andermatt 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.#R2#
Andermatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gorge keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Andermatt swings for the body but Gorge moves out of range.
Andermatt misses with a shot to the body
and Gorge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gorge misses the shot to the body.
Andermatt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Andermatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gorge.
Gorge throws out a counter right but Andermatt avoids it with no problem.
Gorge scores with a punch to the head.
Gorge moves out of range of the body kick from Andermatt.
Andermatt throws a big shot that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Andermatt there.
Gorge misses with a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gorge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Gorge takes the fight into the clinch.
Gorge misses with a punch to the body.
Andermatt misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Andermatt working aggressively here.
Andermatt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Andermatt has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Gorge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andermatt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andermatt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roger Andermatt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Andermatt.
Andermatt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gorge lands a nice elbow.
Andermatt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andermatt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gorge backwards.
Gorge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gorge misses with an elbow strike.
Gorge missing with knees to the body.
Andermatt scores with a hook to the body.
Andermatt is working Gorge over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Andermatt.
Gorge works on Andermatt's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andermatt.
Andermatt lands a hook that snaps the head of Gorge backwards. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andermatt blocks the elbow strike.
Andermatt tries to throw a body punch but Gorge avoids it by throwing Andermatt back against the cage. #BC2#
Gorge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andermatt lands a glancing blow to the side of Gorge's head.
Gorge has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Andermatt.
Andermatt scores with a jab.
Andermatt tries to score with a low kick but Gorge moves his leg out of the way.
Andermatt throws a body punch but Gorge moves out of range.
Gorge misses with a head kick.
Gorge ducks under a wild hook from Andermatt.
Andermatt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Andermatt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gorge under the eye.
Gorge throws a head kick that misses
and Andermatt counters with a thumping low kick.
Gorge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andermatt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gorge on the side of the head.
Andermatt moves out of range as Gorge strikes.#T3#
Andermatt throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Andermatt. That's going to slow Gorge down.
Gorge throws a half hearted mid kick.
Andermatt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gorge appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Andermatt scoring well with a low kick there.
Andermatt scores with a hook to the body. Gorge takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Andermatt connects with a body shot that sends Gorge's belly button to the back.
Nice body kick from Andermatt.
Gorge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Andermatt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gorge throws a shot from downtown. Andermatt moves away and avoids it.
Gorge throws the left hand but Andermatt avoids the punch easily.
Andermatt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A head kick by Andermatt misses
and Gorge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gorge blocks a head kick by Andermatt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gorge throws out a loose jab but Andermatt uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Gorge checks a leg kick nicely.
Gorge tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Andermatt connects with a solid leg kick.
Andermatt throws a head kick that misses
and Gorge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Andermatt. That's going to slow Gorge down. #TD2#
Gorge 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.

Andermatt has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gorge is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Andermatt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gorge misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andermatt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Gorge.
Andermatt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gorge.
Andermatt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gorge can do to turn this around?
Andermatt tries a body shot but Gorge blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gorge has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Andermatt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Andermatt can't find room to land a body shot as Gorge controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Andermatt 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!#R3#
Gorge slips a straight right by Andermatt.
Andermatt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gorge takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gorge connects with a leg kick.
Roger Andermatt is winning the standup battle so far.
Gorge gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Andermatt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Andermatt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Andermatt.
Andermatt lands with an overhand left.
Andermatt throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice cross by Gorge.
Andermatt throws a leg kick but Gorge moved away.
Andermatt lands a jab.
Gorge's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andermatt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gorge looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gorge buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gorge slips a jab from Andermatt.
Gorge throws a big counter head kick but Andermatt avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Andermatt throws a body punch but Gorge moves out of range.
Gorge looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gorge moves out of range as Andermatt strikes.
Gorge throws out a loose jab but Andermatt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gorge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gorge sizes up Andermatt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Andermatt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gorge sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gorge follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Gorge lands with a shot to the body.
Andermatt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gorge throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gorge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andermatt throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Gorge.#CL2#
Gorge moves into the clinch.
Andermatt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gorge has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gorge has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Andermatt after a bit of a struggle.
Gorge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andermatt's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andermatt.
Tempe Gorge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Andermatt tries to work over Gorge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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!
Gorge blocking some punches.
Gorge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gorge has Andermatt pressed against the cage.
Andermatt connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gorge's face.
Gorge is trying to maintain a safe position but Andermatt gets an underhook and turns Gorge into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Gorge.
Andermatt blocks a body shot from Gorge.
Gorge is trying to drag Andermatt to the mat but Andermatt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andermatt.
Andermatt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Gorge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gorge moves away from the strike by Andermatt.
Gorge swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Andermatt takes a swing at Gorge's ribcage but misses.
Gorge throws out a counter right but Andermatt avoids it with no problem.
Gorge throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Gorge scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gorge tries to clinch up.
Gorge blocks a head kick by Andermatt.
Andermatt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gorge.
Andermatt slips a straight right by Gorge.#CL2#
Gorge gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Andermatt cracks Gorge with a nice body shot.
Andermatt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Andermatt.
Andermatt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andermatt.
Andermatt misses with the head strike.
Andermatt struggles to land a body shot inside as Gorge controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Andermatt fails to land.
Andermatt has a couple of punches blocked by Gorge.
Andermatt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gorge backwards.
Gorge is trying to maintain a safe position but Andermatt gets an underhook and turns Gorge into the cage.#T4#
Still in the clinch, Gorge scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andermatt lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Tempe Gorge has been cut.
Andermatt tries to throw a body punch but Gorge avoids it by throwing Andermatt back against the cage.
Andermatt is stalling here.
Andermatt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gorge lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andermatt backwards.
Andermatt swings wildly with an uppercut but Gorge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gorge has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Andermatt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Roger Andermatt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tempe Gorge.
Gorge scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Gorge manages to break the clinch.
Roger Andermatt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gorge darts in trying to clinch
and Andermatt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gorge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andermatt.
Andermatt throws a sloppy head kick and Gorge moves out of range easily.
Gorge swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Andermatt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andermatt 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... 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.

 

Event: SYN 911 Never Forget     
Date:   Jul 02, 2022
#R1#
Yoshida throws a quick inside leg kick.
Andermatt throws a body shot but no joy.
Yoshida scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yoshida slips a jab from Andermatt.
Yoshida buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Andermatt misses.
Yoshida checks a low kick from Andermatt.
Andermatt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Yoshida misses with an uppercut.
Yoshida walks into a straight right hand from Andermatt.
Yoshida throws a solid leg kick but Andermatt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a nice leg kick that just misses Andermatt's sensitive parts.
Yoshida blocks a low kick nicely.
Andermatt throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Andermatt misses.
Andermatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yoshida.
Andermatt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yoshida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andermatt.
Andermatt scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yoshida blocks a head kick by Andermatt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yoshida.
Yoshida throws a body shot but no joy.
Andermatt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yoshida with a body shot.
Yoshida jabs at Andermatt's body.#T1#
Andermatt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yoshida.
Yoshida checks a leg kick.
Andermatt throws a hook to the side of Yoshida's head but Yoshida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Andermatt has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Andermatt misses with a straight right.
Yoshida throws a leg kick which misses Andermatt's front leg but catches the back leg as Andermatt tries to avoid it.
Yoshida throws a leg kick
letting Andermatt counter with a right hand.
Andermatt just misses with a punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Andermatt blocks the leg kick.
Andermatt defending well as Yoshida loads up on a big left hand.
Yoshida throws a leg kick that misses.
Yoshida throws a looping overhand right but Andermatt ducks down to avoid it.
Andermatt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yoshida throws out the jab.
Andermatt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Andermatt misses the target.
Yoshida takes a swing at Andermatt's ribcage but misses.
Yoshida throws a front kick aimed at Andermatt's knee but Andermatt avoids it well.
Andermatt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Andermatt connects with a solid leg kick.
Andermatt missing with a left hand there. Yoshida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andermatt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yoshida.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Andermatt.
Andermatt loads up on a big right hand but Yoshida slips the punch.#T2#
Yoshida throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Andermatt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yoshida.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andermatt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Yoshida misses the target.
Yoshida sizes up Andermatt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andermatt.
Yoshida throws a quick counter kick to the body but Andermatt avoids it.
Yoshida lands a nice leg kick that just misses Andermatt's sensitive parts.
Andermatt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yoshida's sensitive parts.
Yoshida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andermatt.
Andermatt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yoshida scores with a shot to the body.
Yoshida blocks a low kick nicely.
Yoshida misses with a straight right.
Yoshida keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yoshida staying out of range there.
Andermatt scores with a body shot.
Yoshida avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Andermatt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yoshida looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Andermatt checks the leg kick.
Yoshida misses the shot to the body.
Andermatt throws a low kick, looking for Yoshida's leg but Yoshida calmly moves out of range. #T3#
Yoshida avoids the head kick by Andermatt.
A telegraphed right hand from Andermatt misses the target.
Yoshida misses with a low kick.
Andermatt misses with a body shot.
Yoshida catches Andermatt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Andermatt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yoshida missing with a left hand there. Andermatt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andermatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Yoshida is just out of range.
Yoshida shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yoshida's corner calls for a 1-2. Yoshida obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yoshida wants to land a leg kick but Andermatt is out of range.
Andermatt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yoshida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andermatt takes a swing at Yoshida's ribcage but misses.
Yoshida throws a leg kick but Andermatt checks it.
Yoshida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andermatt.
Andermatt misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Andermatt throws a right hand that misses
and Yoshida counters with a right hand to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yoshida tests Andermatt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andermatt gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andermatt tries a head kick but it misses.
Yoshida feints and then cracks Andermatt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Andermatt down.
Yoshida 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.
Andermatt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yoshida misses with a straight right.
Andermatt just misses with a punch to the body.
Yoshida misses the jab.
Andermatt tries a quick counter leg kick but Yoshida is wise to it.
A clash of legs there as Andermatt blocks the low kick.
Andermatt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yoshida.
Andermatt lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Yoshida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andermatt misses with a body shot
and Yoshida counters with a good low kick that Andermatt was not able to check.
Andermatt throws a body shot but no joy.
Andermatt just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andermatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yoshida was well out of range. Poor timing from Andermatt.
Andermatt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Some bone on bone action there as Andermatt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Andermatt takes a swing at Yoshida's ribcage but misses.
Yoshida misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Takashi Yoshida will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Andermatt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yoshida.
Andermatt slips a jab from Yoshida.
Andermatt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yoshida loads up on a big right hand but Andermatt slips the punch.
Yoshida will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Andermatt moves out of range of the strikes.
Andermatt feints a counter leg kick.
Andermatt lands with a cross.
A slow jab from Yoshida misses its intended target.
Andermatt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andermatt throws a big shot that misses.
Andermatt misses with a body shot.
Yoshida has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Andermatt.
Andermatt takes a swing at Yoshida's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andermatt misses with a low kick.
Yoshida throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Andermatt slips a jab from Yoshida.
Yoshida misses with a low kick.
Nice cross by Yoshida.
The fighters circling - Yoshida throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Yoshida misses with a wild body shot.
Yoshida misses with the body kick
and Andermatt counters with a stiff right hand.
Yoshida misses with a body shot
and Andermatt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yoshida throws a low kick but Andermatt avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Yoshida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yoshida tries to work over Andermatt's front leg with a kick but Andermatt checks it.
Andermatt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Andermatt connects with a high kick.
Yoshida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Andermatt in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Andermatt scores with a body shot.
Yoshida throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Andermatt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andermatt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yoshida.
Yoshida checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Andermatt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yoshida is out of range.
A big right from Yoshida misses.
Yoshida throws a solid leg kick but Andermatt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yoshida.
Andermatt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Takashi Yoshida is winning the standup battle so far.
Yoshida connects with the punch.#T2#
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!
Yoshida keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yoshida's corner calls for a 1-2. Yoshida obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Andermatt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yoshida jabs Andermatt right on the nose. Andermatt blinks but takes it well.
Andermatt misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Yoshida, right into the meat of the thigh.
Decent striking displayed by Yoshida there.
Yoshida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andermatt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Yoshida rather than just go for the knockout.
Andermatt throws a front kick aimed at Yoshida's knee but Yoshida avoids it well.
Yoshida getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Andermatt throws a head kick that misses.
Yoshida misses the shot to the body.
Andermatt throws a looping overhand right but Yoshida ducks down to avoid it.
Yoshida with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Andermatt to score with a decent uppercut.
Yoshida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andermatt.
Yoshida slips under a jab from Andermatt.
Yoshida digs a good hook to Andermatt's body.
Andermatt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Andermatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yoshida manages to avoid it.
Yoshida looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T3#
Good work by Andermatt as he checks the leg kick.
Andermatt ducks under a wild hook from Yoshida.
Decent striking displayed by Andermatt there.
Yoshida checks a low kick from Andermatt.
Yoshida with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Andermatt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yoshida.
Yoshida tries to score with a low kick but Andermatt moves his leg out of the way.
Nice uppercut lands for Yoshida. That snapped Andermatt's head back.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yoshida lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Andermatt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Andermatt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yoshida throws a hook to the side of Andermatt's head but Andermatt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yoshida tried to score with a low kick but Andermatt checks it.
Yoshida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andermatt.
Yoshida avoids the body shot from Andermatt.
Yoshida scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Andermatt misses with a body punch
and Yoshida counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Yoshida. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yoshida.
Yoshida avoids the body shot from Andermatt.
Andermatt misses with a hook to the body
and Yoshida counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Andermatt misses.
Yoshida is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Yoshida swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Andermatt throws a shot from downtown. Yoshida moves away and avoids it.
Yoshida misses with a looping left.
Andermatt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Andermatt throws a looping overhand right but Yoshida ducks down to avoid it.
As Andermatt backs away, Yoshida returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Andermatt throws a body shot but no joy.
Andermatt throws a head kick that misses.
Yoshida slips under a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yoshida. That's going to slow Andermatt down.
An inside leg kick lands from Yoshida.
Yoshida thuds his right hand into Andermatt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Andermatt misses with a shot to the body
and Yoshida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yoshida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andermatt.
Yoshida scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andermatt misses the body punch
and Yoshida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andermatt throws an off balance right hand
and Yoshida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andermatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yoshida avoids the head kick by Andermatt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Takashi Yoshida dominated that second round.
That's time! 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.#R3#
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yoshida throws a leg kick which misses Andermatt's front leg but catches the back leg as Andermatt tries to avoid it.
Yoshida's corner calls for a 1-2. Yoshida obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yoshida slips under a jab from Andermatt.
Andermatt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yoshida.
Yoshida shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yoshida lands a slapping body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yoshida.
Andermatt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yoshida connects with a crisp jab.
Andermatt scores with a body shot.
Yoshida misses with a wild body shot.
Andermatt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yoshida in his tracks.
Andermatt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yoshida ducks under a wild hook from Andermatt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yoshida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yoshida.
Andermatt lands with a shot to the body.
Andermatt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andermatt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Andermatt throws a hook to the side of Yoshida's head but Yoshida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andermatt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A solid body kick from Andermatt.
Yoshida tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Andermatt is able to avoid easily.
Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andermatt.
Yoshida fires out a quick counter leg kick but Andermatt just manages to avoid it.
Yoshida uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Andermatt has time to react.
A swing and a miss from Yoshida.
Yoshida missing with a left hand there. Andermatt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yoshida lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yoshida with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yoshida moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Andermatt misses the jab.
Andermatt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yoshida counters with a stiff right hand.
A left lands for Yoshida.
Yoshida with a nice calf kick.
Yoshida fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andermatt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yoshida thows a leg kick but Andermatt checks it
and Andermatt counters with an inside leg kick. #T2#
Yoshida missing with a left hand there. Andermatt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A countering left hand to the body from Andermatt misses.
Yoshida is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andermatt.
Andermatt misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Yoshida on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Andermatt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yoshida.
Yoshida thumps Andermatt with a low kick.
Andermatt throws a solid leg kick but Yoshida takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Andermatt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yoshida.
Yoshida pivots, looking for a leg kick but Andermatt is out of range and Yoshida settles back down.
Yoshida looks to land a right hand but Andermatt moved out of range.
Andermatt throws a body punch but Yoshida moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Yoshida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yoshida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yoshida throws a leg kick but Andermatt checks it.
Andermatt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yoshida feints and then cracks Andermatt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Andermatt down.
Andermatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yoshida manages to avoid it.
Andermatt misses with a leg kick
and Yoshida counters with a nice uppercut.
Andermatt misses with a hook. Yoshida ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Andermatt misses with a wild body shot.
Andermatt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Yoshida crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Andermatt - the referee stops the clock and Yoshida gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Andermatt. Yoshida manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Yoshida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andermatt.
A jab from Andermatt misses.
Andermatt is looking to score with low kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Yoshida misses the target.
Andermatt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yoshida connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Andermatt looks to throw the jab but Yoshida is out of range.
Yoshida tries to work over Andermatt's front leg with a kick but Andermatt checks it.
Takashi Yoshida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Andermatt is looking to land body kicks.
Yoshida walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Andermatt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Andermatt thuds a left hand into Yoshida's body.
Yoshida cracks Andermatt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yoshida moves away.
Andermatt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yoshida looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Yoshida bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Andermatt's head backwards.
Andermatt misses with a straight left.
Yoshida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andermatt throws out the jab. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yoshida shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yoshida looks to throw the jab but Andermatt is out of range.
Andermatt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Yoshida scores with a crisp jab that stopped Andermatt in his tracks.
Yoshida lands a leg kick that knocks Andermatt off balance momentarily.
Jab, jab by Yoshida - just one landing.
Yoshida motions for Andermatt to come forward. Yoshida throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yoshida avoids the body shot from Andermatt.
Yoshida misses with a looping right.
Yoshida throws a nice outside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yoshida.
Andermatt avoids the body shot from Yoshida.
Andermatt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roger Andermatt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andermatt misses with a shot to the body
and Yoshida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andermatt just misses with a punch to the body.
Yoshida scores with a nice strike.
Andermatt throws a body shot but no joy.
Andermatt throws a body punch but Yoshida moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Andermatt might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Yoshida has got the better of the exchanges.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Yoshida does a little dance to reset his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takashi Yoshida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yoshida 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takashi Yoshida!

During a confident post fight interview, Takashi Yoshida thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SYN 905 MacArthur vs. Pawlik     
Date:   Jun 11, 2022
#R1#
Crawler scores with a nice right hand.
Andermatt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crawler throws a looping overhand right but Andermatt ducks down to avoid it.
Crawler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andermatt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crawler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andermatt throws a head kick that misses
and Crawler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crawler throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Andermatt to counter with a crisp jab.
Andermatt slips a straight right by Crawler.
Crawler slips a jab from Andermatt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Andermatt has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Andermatt throws a big shot that misses.
Crawler tests Andermatt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crawler scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC#Andermatt is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Andermatt misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Crawler does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Crawler misses the target.#T1#
Andermatt throws a poor cross that misses
and Crawler counters with a stiff right hand.
Andermatt is still on wobbly legs! Can Crawler finish him?
Andermatt swings widly with a right hand
and Crawler counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Andermatt badly! He tries to strike back but Crawler puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Andermatt out cold! Oh man, Andermatt will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Night Crawler!

 

Event: SYN 896 Namasuzuki vs Babinski     
Date:   May 07, 2022
#R1#
Andermatt takes a swing at Axius's ribcage but misses.
Axius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andermatt! But no joy.
Andermatt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Axius lands a leg kick that knocks Andermatt off balance momentarily.
Axius with a nice calf kick.
Axius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andermatt.
Andermatt cracks a nice hook into Axius's ribs.
A big left from Andermatt misses.
Axius fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Axius pushes Andermatt away with a front kick.
Andermatt throws a chopping leg kick but Axius manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Axius fires out a quick counter leg kick but Andermatt just manages to avoid it.
Andermatt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Axius is out of range.
Andermatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Axius is just out of range.
Andermatt moves out of range of the leg kick from Axius.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Andermatt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andermatt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Axius.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Axius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Axius dips to his left and cracks Andermatt with an uppercut!
Axius slips a straight right by Andermatt.
Axius appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Andermatt throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Axius.
Andermatt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Axius tries to work over Andermatt's front leg with a kick but Andermatt checks it.
Axius throws a hook but Andermatt blocks it.#CL#
Axius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Axius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Axius misses with a low kick.
Andermatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Axius.
Andermatt tests Axius's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Axius has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big left from Axius misses.
Andermatt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Axius rather than just go for the knockout.
Andermatt throws a jab when Axius was well out of range.
Axius lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Axius scores with a jab to the head.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Axius looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Axius takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Andermatt swings for the body but Axius moves out of range.
Axius blocks a low kick nicely.
Axius checks a low kick from Andermatt.
A counter left hand to the body from Axius misses its target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Axius throws a front kick that sends Andermatt stumbling back into the cage.
Axius misses with an attempted mid kick.
Axius keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T2#
Axius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andermatt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Axius.
Andermatt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Andermatt throws a body punch but Axius moves out of range.
Andermatt throws a wild body kick that Axius sees coming a mile off.
Andermatt ducks under a wild hook from Axius.
Andermatt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Andermatt misses with a hook to the body
and Axius counters with a nice body shot.
Axius lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Andermatt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Andermatt checks a low kick from Axius.
A big left from Andermatt misses.
A clash of legs there as Axius blocks the low kick.
A head kick misses from Andermatt.
Axius darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Andermatt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Axius misses with a hook. Andermatt ducked under it nicely.
Axius looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Axius checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Andermatt misses its intended target. #T3#
Andermatt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Axius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andermatt takes a swing at Axius's ribcage but misses.
Axius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Axius tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andermatt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andermatt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Axius.
Andermatt connects with a body shot.
Andermatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Axius was well out of range. Poor timing from Andermatt.#CL#
Axius gets a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Andermatt throws an elbow but misses.
Andermatt misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Axius lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Axius. #BC#
Axius's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Axius lands a jab.
Axius lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Andermatt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Axius counters with a solid body kick.
Axius lands a nice hook to Andermatt's body. Andermatt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Axius throws a sloppy head kick and Andermatt moves out of range easily. #T4#
Andermatt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andermatt misses with an uppercut
and Axius counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Axius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andermatt.
Andermatt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Axius checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A good leg kick by Axius.
Axius thuds his shin into the meat of Andermatt's side.
Axius tries to clinch up but Andermatt circles away and keeps his distance.
Axius with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good exchange - Axius coming out on top.
Axius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andermatt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Andermatt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Axius.
Andermatt on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Axius feints and then cracks Andermatt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Andermatt down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Andermatt.
Andermatt takes a swing at Axius's ribcage but misses.
Axius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andermatt was well out of range. Poor timing from Axius.
Andermatt lands a leg kick that knocks Axius off balance momentarily.
Axius avoids the body shot from Andermatt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gemellus Axius dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A big left from Andermatt misses.
Axius connects with a looping right hand.
Axius thumps Andermatt with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Axius. Beautiful body shot.
Axius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Axius takes one on the button.
Axius lands with a thumping leg kick.
Andermatt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Axius. Axius circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Axius swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Andermatt.
Andermatt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Axius misses with an uppercut. Andermatt saw that one coming.
Axius throws a leg kick which misses Andermatt's front leg but catches the back leg as Andermatt tries to avoid it.
Andermatt swings for the body but Axius moves out of range.
Andermatt looks to land a right hand but Axius moved out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick lands for Axius.
Axius lands a really nice looking cross but Andermatt seems unphased.
Andermatt scores with a head kick. Axius tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Axius lands the left hand.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Axius moves away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Axius.
Gemellus Axius is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Axius fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Andermatt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Andermatt lands a nice shot to the body.
Andermatt misses with a looping left.
Andermatt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Axius ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Andermatt throws a body shot but no joy.
Axius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andermatt can do to turn this around?
Axius takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Axius throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Andermatt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A low kick from Andermatt misses
and Axius counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Axius takes the fight into the clinch.
Andermatt can't find room to land a body shot as Axius controls the action.
Axius has a couple of punches blocked by Andermatt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Axius struggles to land a body shot inside as Andermatt controls his hands.
Andermatt tries to stall but Axius uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Axius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andermatt's elbow.
Axius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andermatt backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andermatt blocks an uppercut.
Axius misses with a punch to the body.
Axius blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Andermatt lands with a right to the head.
Andermatt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Axius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andermatt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Axius lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andermatt backwards.
Axius digs a right hand into Andermatt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Andermatt's gas tank.
Axius tries to throw a body punch but Andermatt avoids it by throwing Axius back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Andermatt - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Andermatt has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Axius.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andermatt.
Axius lands a right hand.
Andermatt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Axius backwards. #BC#
Axius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andermatt walks into a jab.
Andermatt slips a straight right by Axius.
Andermatt is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Axius takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Axius lands a jab to the nose.
A swing and a miss from Andermatt.
Axius scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Andermatt misses the shot to the body.
Andermatt on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Axius slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Axius attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Andermatt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Axius.
Axius ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Andermatt is looking to score with low kicks.
Andermatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Axius is just out of range.
Axius throws a nice inside leg kick.
Andermatt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Axius takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Axius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andermatt manages to avoid it.
Andermatt throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Axius's head.
Andermatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Axius was well out of range. Poor timing from Andermatt.
Andermatt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Axius.
A head kick misses from Andermatt.
Axius scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axius lands a body shot.
Axius with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Andermatt to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
Andermatt misses with an uppercut
and Axius counters with a low kick, right behind Andermatt 's knee.
Nice jab there from Axius.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Axius feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Andermatt.
Axius lands with a straight right. Andermatt didn't see that one coming.
Andermatt circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Axius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Axius thuds his shin into the meat of Andermatt's side.
A jab from Axius misses.
Andermatt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Andermatt misses with an uppercut
and Axius counters with a nice uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Axius checks a leg kick.
Axius lands a jab to Andermatt's midsection.
Axius defending well as Andermatt loads up on a big left hand.
Axius fires out a quick counter leg kick but Andermatt just manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andermatt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Axius scores with a jab.#CL#
Axius pushes Andermatt up against the cage in a clinch.
Andermatt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gemellus Axius 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!#R3#
A jab from Andermatt does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Axius. Andermatt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andermatt misses with a hook.
Andermatt just misses with a punch to the body.
Axius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Axius scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Andermatt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Axius fakes the leg kick and cracks Andermatt in the body.
Axius works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A big right from Andermatt misses.
Axius lands with a right hand.
A slow jab from Andermatt misses its intended target.
Andermatt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Axius lunges at Andermatt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Andermatt's hand.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Axius moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Axius delivers a nice body kick.
Andermatt misses with a leg kick
and Axius counters with a straight right hand.
Axius lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Andermatt at a distance.
Nice body punch from Andermatt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Andermatt. That's going to slow Axius down. #T1#
Axius misses the jab.
Axius throws a leg kick but Andermatt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Axius takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Andermatt looks to throw the jab but Axius is out of range.
Axius pivots, looking for a leg kick but Andermatt is out of range and Axius settles back down.
Andermatt punishes Axius's body with a nice straight punch.
Andermatt checks a leg kick.
Andermatt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice body kick there by Axius.
Axius lands with a good body shot.
Andermatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Axius manages to avoid it.
Axius misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Axius moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Andermatt.
Axius throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Andermatt.
Axius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Axius avoids the body shot from Andermatt.
Axius scores with a body shot. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Axius throws a shot to the body.
Andermatt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Andermatt takes a swing at Axius's ribcage but misses.
Axius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andermatt.
Andermatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Axius was well out of range. Poor timing from Andermatt.
The fighters circling - Axius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Axius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Axius throws a looping overhand right but Andermatt ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Andermatt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Axius scores with a leg kick.
Andermatt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Axius.#CL#
Axius instigates a clinch.
Axius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Andermatt presses Axius against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Axius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andermatt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Axius backwards.
Gemellus Axius has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Axius takes a shot to the head.
Axius misses with a body punch.
Axius misses with some punches.
Andermatt is stalling here. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andermatt.
Axius tries to throw a body punch but Andermatt avoids it by throwing Axius back against the cage.
Andermatt looking to throw knees to the head but Axius is blocking nicely.
Axius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Andermatt pushes Axius back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andermatt misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Axius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Axius connects with an inside leg kick.
Gemellus Axius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A punch lands to the side of Andermatt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Andermatt moves out of range of the body kick.
Andermatt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Axius. Axius obviously looking to wear him down.
Andermatt takes a swing at Axius's ribcage but misses.
Axius goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Andermatt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Axius. Andermatt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andermatt throws a jab but it's blocked by Axius.
Axius was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
An inside leg kick lands from Axius. #T4#
Axius throws a front kick that sends Andermatt stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Axius.
Axius with a nice cross.
Jab by Andermatt.
Axius chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Axius slips a straight right by Andermatt.
A telegraphed right hand from Andermatt misses the target.
Andermatt throws the left hand but Axius avoids the punch easily.
A low kick lands for Andermatt.
Andermatt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andermatt throws a body punch but Axius moves out of range.
Axius blocks a jab.
Roger Andermatt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andermatt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axius takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Andermatt lands a nice hook to Axius's body. Axius takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Axius closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Axius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Andermatt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Axius jabs at Andermatt's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gemellus Axius showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Axius 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gemellus Axius!

A victorious Gemellus Axius thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SMASH: Dankovic vs Kona     
Date:   Mar 25, 2022
#R1#
Diego looks to land a left hand but Andermatt moved out of range nicely.
Diego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andermatt connects with a crisp jab.
Diego with the inside leg kick.
Andermatt throws a chopping leg kick but Diego manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diego throws a body punch but Andermatt moves out of range.
Andermatt tries a head kick but it misses.
Diego steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Andermatt looks to land a left hand but Diego moved out of range nicely.
And Diego responds with a good body kick, but Andermatt manages to step out the way in time.
Andermatt misses with a hook. Diego ducked under it nicely.
Andermatt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diego.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego takes a swing at Andermatt's ribcage but misses.
Diego avoids the head kick by Andermatt.
Andermatt lands a right hook to the body.
Andermatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Andermatt.
Diego doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Andermatt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T1#
Andermatt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Andermatt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Andermatt thows a leg kick but Diego checks it
and Diego counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Roger Andermatt has been cut.
Andermatt throws a leg kick
and Diego counters with a slapping leg kick.
Andermatt misses with a wild body shot.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andermatt wants to land a leg kick but Diego is out of range.
Andermatt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diego misses the jab.
Andermatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Diego now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Diego has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diego there as he acknowledges the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andermatt misses with a hook to the body
and Diego counters with a left and a right that stings Andermatt.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
As Diego backs away, Andermatt returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
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.
That kick from Andermatt tenderised Diego's leg. Diego is trying to keep his angry face on.
Andermatt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diegos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Andermatt lands with a hook. Diego tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Andermatt just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego punishes Andermatt's body with a nice straight punch.
Andermatt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diego.
Diego chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Andermatt can pounce on him.
Andermatt throws a low kick but Diego moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Diego was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Andermatt throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Roger Andermatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andermatt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Andermatt catches Diego with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Diego.
Diego ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diego unleashes a big counter combination but Andermatt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Diego throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andermatt scores with a hook to the body. Diego takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice inside leg kick there by Andermatt. That's going to slow Diego down.
Andermatt cracks Diego with a right hand to the side of the head.
Andermatt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Andermatt with a nice cross.#ROC#Diego is rocked!
Andermatt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Andermatt with a nice calf kick.
Diego is still on wobbly legs! Can Andermatt finish him?
Andermatt lands a jab to the head.
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andermatt.
Diego replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Andermatt blocks it well.
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!
Andermatt throws a lazy uppercut
and Diego counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diego seems to have recovered his senses.
Andermatt scores with a kick to the body. #T4#
Andermatt throws a body kick, spinning off balance#KD2#
and Diego counters with a crisp one two that drops Andermatt! Diego thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Andermatt to his feet! Andermatt is in big trouble!#ROC2#Andermatt is rocked!
Andermatt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Andermatt misses with a head kick.
Oh Andermatt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diego misses with the combination.
Andermatt seems to have got his legs back now.
Andermatt tries a head kick but it misses.
Diego is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Diego throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Diego digs a good hook to Andermatt's body.
Andermatt throws a wild body kick that Diego sees coming a mile off.
Some wild striking there from Diego.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andermatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Diego throws a right and a left that Andermatt avoids nicely.
Andermatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Andermatt misses with a body kick.
Diego is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Andermatt with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Andermatt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roger Andermatt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Andermatt swings widly with a right hand
and Diego counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andermatt moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Diego.
Diego scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Andermatt.
Andermatt scores with a jab to the head.
Andermatt misses with a hook
and Diego counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diego looks for the body kick but Andermatt saw that one coming.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Diego might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Andermatt has got the better of the exchanges.
Andermatt throws a hook to the side of Diego's head but Diego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diego checks a low kick from Andermatt.
Diego looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Andermatt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diego has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andermatt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Andermatt takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Andermatt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Andermatt. Beautiful body shot.
Diego scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andermatt doesn't seem bothered though.
Andermatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Andermatt.
Diego takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Andermatt swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Andermatt staying out of range there.
Diego has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Andermatt.
Andermatt throws a predictable looking body shot #KD2#
and Diego counters with a nice right hand that sends Andermatt toppling to the canvas! Andermatt scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Diego finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot by Andermatt.
Diego lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Diego moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Andermatt! Diego continues to tee off on Andermatt, landing with a left and a right! Diego connects with a right hand that leaves Andermatt sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Diego!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kron Diego!
In his post fight interview, Kron Diego started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: SMASH: McCarty vs Dankovich     
Date:   Mar 04, 2022
#R1#
Kirk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andermatt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kirk lands a jab to Andermatt's midsection.
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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Kirk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andermatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kirk.
Kirk darts in looking for a takedown but Andermatt gets double underhooks and turns Kirk into the cage.
Kirk lands with a slapping head kick.
Andermatt tries to land a leg kick but Kirk saw it coming and moves away.
Kirk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kirk sizes up Andermatt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kirk blocks a leg kick.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kirk moves away.
Kirk drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Andermatt defends it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Kirk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andermatt lands a jab to the head.
Andermatt is looking to wear down Kirk with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kirk fails with a takedown attempt.
Andermatt connects with a body shot that sends Kirk's belly button to the back.
Roger Andermatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andermatt lands with a shot to the body.
Andermatt misses with a low kick as Kirk jumps back.
Kirk changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Andermatt cracks Kirk with a good jab.#T1#
Andermatt misses with a leg kick.
Kirk tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Andermatt throws a body shot but no joy.
Kirk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Andermatt misses with a body shot.
Andermatt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Andermatt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kirk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andermatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kirk. #CL2#
Kirk clinches up with Andermatt and pushes him back against the cage.
Andermatt misses with a punch to the body.
Kirk prevents a body shot from Andermatt.
Kirk wants to take the fight to the mat but Andermatt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Roger Andermatt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilmat Kirk.
The referee calls for Andermatt to work.
Andermatt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Andermatt misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Andermatt - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Andermatt pushes Kirk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andermatt.
Kirk manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kirk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kirk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Kirk is struggling to control the position.
Kirk takes a shot to the head.
Andermatt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andermatt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kirk stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kirk lands a body shot in the clinch.
Andermatt lands a nice elbow.
Andermatt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kirk backwards.
Andermatt misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Andermatt swings wildly with an uppercut but Kirk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andermatt stalls.
Andermatt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kirk's elbow.
Kirk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kirk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Andermatt.
Kirk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Andermatt gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Andermatt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Andermatt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kirk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andermatt takes a shot to the head.
Kirk taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Kirk.
Kirk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Andermatt gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kirk is trying to pull guard but Andermatt has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Kirk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andermatt tries to work over Kirk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kirk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andermatt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kirk is keeping busy.
Kirk tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kirk.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andermatt.
Andermatt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kirk.
A short right from Kirk.
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!
Kirk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kirk leaning against his opponent.
Andermatt fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Kirk gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kirk prevents Andermatt from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Andermatt dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kirk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gilmat Kirk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Kirk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kirk is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kirk is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kirk.
Andermatt throws a head punch that misses.
Kirk is trying to stall.
Kirk lands with a right to the head.
Andermatt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Andermatt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirk has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Andermatt after a bit of a struggle.
Roger Andermatt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilmat Kirk.
Andermatt tries a body shot but Kirk blocks it.
Kirk prevents a body shot from Andermatt.
Kirk blocking some punches.
Andermatt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Kirk. #T1#
Andermatt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andermatt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kirk can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kirk.
Andermatt stops a takedown attempt from Kirk.
Andermatt can't find room to land a body shot as Kirk controls the action.
Andermatt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kirk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Andermatt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kirk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Andermatt pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Andermatt fails to land.
Kirk lands an uppercut.
Kirk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Andermatt is defending well.
Andermatt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andermatt lands a body punch.
Kirk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Andermatt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kirk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Andermatt smiles and moves away.
Roger Andermatt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andermatt scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
A low kick lands for Andermatt.
Andermatt connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Andermatt does it's job there.
Kirk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andermatt takes a swing at Kirk's ribcage but misses.
Kirk ducks right into an uppercut from Andermatt.
Andermatt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kirk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Andermatt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kirk scrambles back to his feet.
Andermatt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kirk is out of range.
Kirk tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Andermatt connects with a leg kick.
Andermatt throws a looping overhand right but Kirk ducks down to avoid it.
Kirk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andermatt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andermatt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD2#
Kirk gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Kirk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Andermatt is just riding it out for now. Kirk eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Kirk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3#
Kirk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Andermatt's head.
Nice strikes from Kirk there.
Andermatt is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kirk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Andermatt's head.
Andermatt is controlling Kirk's trapped leg to prevent Kirk from advancing to side control.
Andermatt wants to control but Kirk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Andermatt desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Kirk is looking for a kimura but Andermatt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kirk to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Andermatt works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kirk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andermatt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andermatt is adopting a defensive guard.
Kirk throws a big elbow that misses.
Kirk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kirk is fighting to break Andermatt's control of his arms but Andermatt is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Andermatt seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Andermatt trying to control the position.
Kirk trying to control the position from guard on top but Andermatt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andermatt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Andermatt dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Kirk lands a nice shot that snaps Andermatt's head back.
Kirk misses with a takedown attempt - Andermatt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Andermatt is looking to counter punch.
Kirk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Andermatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andermatt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kirks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kirk connects with a leg kick.
Roger Andermatt is winning the standup battle so far.
Andermatt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kirk.
Kirk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andermatt was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirk.#CL2#
Kirk instigates a clinch.
Kirk's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Andermatt misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andermatt tries to land a knee to the head but Kirk blocks with his arms.
Andermatt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Andermatt throws a punch but it's blocked by Kirk.
Andermatt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Kirk lands a hook that snaps the head of Andermatt backwards.
Kirk blocks the elbow strike.
Andermatt lands a shot to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Andermatt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kirk's brow.
Andermatt stalling the fight.
Andermatt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD2#
Kirk gets control of Andermatt's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kirk will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Andermatt tries to free his leg and advance position but Kirk is retaining full guard.
Andermatt has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kirk is proving hard to escape from.
Andermatt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Andermatt is stalling in the full guard.
Andermatt continues to stall.
Andermatt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kirk is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Kirk has control of Andermatt's left arm, preventing Andermatt from doing any damage.
Andermatt trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Andermatt 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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Kirk closes the distance and pushes Andermatt back into the cage.
Andermatt lands an uppercut.
Kirk creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kirk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andermatt backwards. #TD2#
Kirk has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Andermatt clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Andermatt is trying to shake Kirk off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Kirk won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.#T3#
Andermatt throws a body punch but Kirk moves out of range.
Kirk fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab lands there for Kirk.
Kirk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Andermatt misses the shot to the body.
Andermatt misses the shot to the body.
Andermatt works Kirk's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Kirk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Andermatt, pushing him back against the cage.
Kirk blocks a body shot from Andermatt.
Kirk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Andermatt gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Roger Andermatt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilmat Kirk.
Andermatt taking a breather.
Andermatt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Andermatt swings wildly with an uppercut but Kirk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirk can't get the takedown. #T4#
Kirk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Andermatt pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kirk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kirk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Andermatt pushes off an throws an elbow but Kirk leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gilmat Kirk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andermatt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andermatt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kirk goes for a takedown attempt but Andermatt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Andermatt scores with a hook to the body. Kirk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice leg kick lands there from Andermatt.
Good standup being displayed there by Andermatt as he connects with a hook.
Andermatt takes a swing at Kirk's ribcage but misses.
Andermatt lands with a cross.
Nice shot by Andermatt.
Kirk misses with an uppercut
and Kirk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kirk fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Kirk does a little dance to reset his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Andermatt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Andermatt, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Andermatt!

A relieved looking Roger Andermatt thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: SMASH: Menezes vs Garcia     
Date:   Feb 04, 2022
#R1#
McQuirre tries a head kick but it misses.
McQuirre throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Andermatt just misses with a punch to the body.
Andermatt blocks a head kick by McQuirre.
Andermatt throws a shot to the body.
Andermatt misses the shot to the body.
Andermatt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McQuirre's hands.
A head kick misses from Andermatt.
McQuirre is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McQuirre buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McQuirre moves out of range of the leg kick from Andermatt.
Andermatt throws a lazy head kick
letting McQuirre counter with a right hand.
Andermatt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McQuirre connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McQuirre tries to bum rush Andermatt with a series of wild strikes but Andermatt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from Andermatt misses. #T1#
Andermatt throws a jab but it's blocked by McQuirre.
McQuirre turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McQuirre avoids the body shot from Andermatt.
Andermatt lands with a cross.
Andermatt throws a big shot that misses.
McQuirre looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Andermatt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Andermatt tries a head kick but it misses.
McQuirre takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Andermatt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Andermatt connects with a jab.
McQuirre misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andermatt swings for the body but McQuirre moves out of range.
McQuirre takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Andermatt throws an overhand right that lands on McQuirre's shoulder, as McQuirre tries to avoid the shot.
Andermatt backing away here, and McQuirre unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andermatt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McQuirre has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McQuirre shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Andermatt eats them both and turns towards McQuirre to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T2#
Andermatt throws a body shot but no joy.
Andermatt is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Andermatt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McQuirre.
Andermatt throws a half hearted mid kick.
McQuirre is looking for the big counter here.
Andermatt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McQuirre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andermatt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McQuirre doesn't seem bothered though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Andermatt.
Andermatt connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from McQuirre.
Roger Andermatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andermatt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McQuirre looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McQuirre throws a sloppy head kick and Andermatt moves out of range easily.
Andermatt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Andermatt connects with a right hand. McQuirre shakes it off.
McQuirre tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McQuirre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McQuirre takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T3#
Andermatt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Andermatt throws a body kick that misses
and McQuirre counters with an outside leg kick.
Andermatt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McQuirre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McQuirre only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Andermatt blocks a head kick by McQuirre.
Andermatt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McQuirre throws a head kick that misses.
Andermatt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McQuirre.
McQuirre lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Andermatt swings widly with a right hand
and McQuirre counters with a one-two to the body.
Andermatt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McQuirre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andermatt.
McQuirre shapes to counter with a head kick.
Andermatt looks to throw the jab but McQuirre is out of range.
Andermatt misses the jab.
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 stuns McQuirre with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Andermatt checks a low kick from McQuirre.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McQuirre moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McQuirre has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Andermatt.
McQuirre goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#It looks like Roger Andermatt has been cut.#T4#
Andermatt lands a nice shot to the body.
Andermatt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Andermatt throws a low kick but McQuirre avoids it.
McQuirre wants to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Andermatt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Andermatt.
Andermatt swats away the attempt to clinch by McQuirre.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andermatt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andermatt scores with a jab to the head.
Andermatt loads up on a big right hand but McQuirre slips the punch.
A low kick lands for McQuirre.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Andermatt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roger Andermatt's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Andermatt throws a body shot but no joy.
Andermatt misses with a hook
and McQuirre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but McQuirre might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Andermatt has got the better of the exchanges.
Andermatt misses with a looping left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Andermatt.
Andermatt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McQuirre.
Andermatt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McQuirre lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Andermatt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Andermatt throws a lazy right hand but McQuirre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McQuirre lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McQuirre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andermatt misses with a jab to the body
and McQuirre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andermatt misses with a body shot.
As Andermatt backs off McQuirre throws a huge counter combo but Andermatt manages to avoid it all.
McQuirre misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McQuirre feints and then cracks Andermatt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Andermatt down.
McQuirre moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Andermatt just misses with a punch to the body.
McQuirre lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Roger Andermatt is winning the standup battle so far.
Andermatt connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice defenses there by McQuirre.
McQuirre has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Andermatt takes a swing at McQuirre's ribcage but misses.
Andermatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McQuirre was well out of range. Poor timing from Andermatt.
McQuirre lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Andermatt throws a hook but McQuirre blocks it.
Andermatt connects with a body shot.
McQuirre checks a leg kick.
Andermatt scores with a shot to the body.
McQuirre keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McQuirre is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
McQuirre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andermatt.
Andermatt misses with a head kick.
McQuirre looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McQuirre lands a leg kick that knocks Andermatt off balance momentarily.#T2#
McQuirre lands with a slapping head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McQuirre lands a nice looking body kick.
Andermatt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Andermatt misses.
It seemed like McQuirre was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McQuirre connects with the punch.
McQuirre slips under a jab from Andermatt.
As Andermatt backs off McQuirre throws a huge counter combo but Andermatt manages to avoid it all.
Andermatt lands with a cross.
McQuirre throws a nice inside leg kick.
Andermatt blocks a head kick by McQuirre.
McQuirre takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McQuirre throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andermatt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McQuirre takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice shot by McQuirre.#T3#
Andermatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McQuirre was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Andermatt scores with a jab to the body.
Andermatt tries to work over McQuirre's front leg with a kick but McQuirre checks it.
A good leg kick by Andermatt.
Andermatt looks to throw the jab but McQuirre is out of range.
McQuirre staying out of range there.
Andermatt tries a head kick but it misses.
McQuirre misses with a double jab.
Good shot there by Andermatt.
Andermatt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McQuirre.
Andermatt fires out a quick counter leg kick but McQuirre just manages to avoid it.
Andermatt takes a swing at McQuirre's ribcage but misses.
Andermatt throws out a loose jab but McQuirre uses good head movement to avoid it.
McQuirre is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McQuirre throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Andermatt half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice body punch from Andermatt.
Andermatt lands a right hook to the body.
McQuirre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andermatt.#T4#
Andermatt cracks McQuirre with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andermatt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McQuirre can pounce on him.
A big right from Andermatt misses.
Andermatt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McQuirre misses with a double jab
and Andermatt counters with a nice uppercut.
McQuirre tries a head kick but it misses.
McQuirre misses with a hook. Andermatt ducked under it nicely.
McQuirre throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McQuirre tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McQuirre ducks under a wild hook from Andermatt.
McQuirre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from McQuirre does it's job there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McQuirre misses with an uppercut. Andermatt saw that one coming.
Andermatt blocks a head kick by McQuirre.
An attempted straight right counter from Andermatt misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Andermatt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roger Andermatt's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Andermatt throws a big shot that misses.
McQuirre tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for McQuirre.
Andermatt lands a nice leg kick that just misses McQuirre's sensitive parts.
Andermatt misses with an uppercut. McQuirre saw that one coming.
McQuirre throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McQuirre throws a head kick that misses.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McQuirre moves away.
Andermatt lands a nice shot to the body.
McQuirre slips under a jab from Andermatt.
Andermatt throws a leg kick but McQuirre sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andermatt throws out a loose jab but McQuirre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andermatt jabs at McQuirre's body.
A punch lands to the side of McQuirre 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McQuirre throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. McQuirre does a little dance to reset his feet.
McQuirre was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Andermatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McQuirre manages to avoid it.
Andermatt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McQuirre can do to turn this around?
Andermatt lands a nice shot to the body.
A big right from Andermatt misses.
Andermatt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McQuirre stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Andermatt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Andermatt's jab looks to have found its range, popping McQuirre under the eye.
Andermatt misses with a hook
enabling McQuirre to counter with a crisp jab.
Andermatt avoids the head kick by McQuirre.
An inside leg kick lands from Andermatt.
Andermatt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McQuirre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andermatt.
McQuirre gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McQuirre moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McQuirre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andermatt.
Harry McQuirre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Andermatt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McQuirre takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Andermatt misses with a hook. McQuirre ducked under it nicely.
Andermatt throws a jab but it's blocked by McQuirre.
Andermatt tries a low kick but McQuirre avoids it.
Andermatt scores with a leg kick.
Andermatt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Andermatt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McQuirre moves away.
Andermatt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Andermatt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McQuirre can pounce on him.
Andermatt misses the shot to the body.
McQuirre throws a jab when Andermatt was well out of range.
McQuirre tries a head kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Andermatt misses its target.
Andermatt lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Andermatt with a hook.
McQuirre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McQuirre's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Andermatt throws a body punch but McQuirre moves out of range.
Andermatt tries to work over McQuirre's front leg with a kick but McQuirre checks it.
McQuirre throws a low kick but Andermatt avoids it.
Andermatt misses the body punch
and Andermatt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andermatt throws a front kick aimed at McQuirre's knee but McQuirre avoids it well.
McQuirre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Andermatt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McQuirre takes one on the button.
Andermatt lands a really nice looking cross but McQuirre seems unphased.
Andermatt lands a glancing blow to the side of McQuirre's head.
McQuirre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andermatt.
McQuirre looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McQuirre thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from McQuirre misses. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from McQuirre misses the target.
Andermatt throws a body punch but McQuirre moves out of range.
McQuirre tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Andermatt is able to avoid easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andermatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andermatt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Andermatt throws a head kick that McQuirre semi-blocks. #CUT#It looks like Harry McQuirre has been cut.
McQuirre slips a straight right by Andermatt.
McQuirre avoids the body shot from Andermatt.
McQuirre tries to work over Andermatt's front leg with a kick but Andermatt checks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by McQuirre. That's going to slow Andermatt down.
Andermatt throws a sloppy head kick and McQuirre moves out of range easily.
Andermatt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Andermatt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McQuirre.
McQuirre has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Andermatt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McQuirre. That did some damage!
Andermatt throws a leg kick but McQuirre sees it coming and checks it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Andermatt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andermatt 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Andermatt!

Roger Andermatt seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: SMASH: Dilbrandt vs Peieira     
Date:   Jan 06, 2022
#R1#
Andermatt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Andermatt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Andermatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andermatt throws a solid leg kick but Cassino takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Andermatt.
Cassino throws a leg kick but Andermatt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cassino walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Andermatt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andermatt throws an off balance right hand
and Andermatt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andermatt misses with a wild body shot.
Cassino throws a hook to the side of Andermatt's head but Andermatt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andermatt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Andermatt clobbers Cassino with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Andermatt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Andermatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cassino was well out of range. Poor timing from Andermatt.
Cassino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cassino looks to land a right hand but Andermatt moved out of range.
Andermatt ducks under a wild hook from Cassino.
Andermatt's coach down at Average Joe�s Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Andermatt's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Andermatt lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Cassino.
Andermatt lands a body shot.
Cassino is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Cassino doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Andermatt tries to land a front kick but Cassino steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Andermatt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good exchange - Cassino coming out on top.
Cassino lands a nice shot that snaps Andermatt's head back.
Cassino misses with an uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Andermatt.
Cassino takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Some bone on bone action there as Cassino checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Andermatt looks to throw the jab but Cassino is out of range.
Andermatt throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Cassino was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Andermatt.
Andermatt slips a jab from Cassino.
Andermatt lands with a kick to the ribs.
Andermatt takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andermatt throws a low kick but Cassino moves out of range easily.
Cassino pivots, looking for a leg kick but Andermatt is out of range and Cassino settles back down.
Cassino misses with a body shot.
Andermatt tries a low kick but Cassino avoids it.
Andermatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Cassino is just out of range.#T2#
Andermatt punishes Cassino's body with a nice straight punch.
Cassino tried to score with a low kick but Andermatt checks it.
Cassino chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Roger Andermatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cassino tries to clinch up but Andermatt circles away and keeps his distance.
Cassino tries to land a leg kick but Andermatt saw it coming and moves away.
Andermatt throws a poor cross that misses
and Cassino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andermatt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cassino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andermatt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Andermatt cracks Cassino with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cassino moves away from the strike by Andermatt.
Andermatt slips under a jab from Cassino.
Cassino jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cassino on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Andermatt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cassino.
Andermatt slips under a jab.
Cassino swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cassino throws the left hand but Andermatt avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Andermatt with a hook.
Andermatt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Andermatt lands a head shot.
Cassino moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cassino throws a hook but Andermatt blocks it.
Andermatt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Andermatt throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Cassino to counter with a crisp jab.
Cassino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andermatt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cassino rather than just go for the knockout.
Cassino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Andermatt. That did some damage!
Cassino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cassino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andermatt.
Cassino avoids the body shot from Andermatt.
Cassino lands a nice shot to the body.
Cassino turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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 bone on bone clash there as Cassino blocks the leg kick.
Cassino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Andermatt throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cassino checks a leg kick.
Andermatt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Andermatt throws a good cross that connects.
Andermatt throws a sloppy body shot
and Cassino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Cassino keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cassino misses with a straight right.
Andermatt throws the left hand but Cassino avoids the punch easily.
Cassino lands a nice leg kick that just misses Andermatt's sensitive parts.
Andermatt misses the shot to the body.
Andermatt throws a head kick but Cassino moves out of range.
Cassino swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Andermatt.
Cassino throws a big shot that misses.
A lazy body kick from Andermatt
enabling Cassino to counter with a crisp jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cassino checks a leg kick.
Cassino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cassino takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slow jab from Andermatt misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andermatt scores with a nice strike.
Andermatt is looking to land body kicks.
Andermatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Cassino is just out of range.
Andermatt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Andermatt misses with a low kick as Cassino jumps back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roger Andermatt will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Andermatt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Andermatt defending well as Cassino loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Andermatt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Andermatt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cassino jabs Andermatt right on the nose. Andermatt blinks but takes it well.
Andermatt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cassino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andermatt.
Andermatt loads up on a big right hand but Cassino slips the punch.
Andermatt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cassino counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Andermatt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cassino finds it's way round the side to connect with Andermatt's head.
Cassino 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.
Cassino explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Andermatt throws a lazy right hand but Cassino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cassino lands a nice leg kick that just misses Andermatt's sensitive parts.
Cassino slips under a jab from Andermatt.
Cassino with the inside leg kick.
Andermatt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cassino lands a body shot.
Cassino stuns Andermatt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Andermatt finds it's way through Cassino's defenses.
Monte Cassino is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Andermatt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cassino doesn't seem bothered though.
Cassino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andermatt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cassino. Cassino obviously looking to wear him down.
Cassino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cassino lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Donk. Cassino catches Andermatt right on the button with a cross.
A low kick from Cassino misses
and Andermatt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cassino's knee momentarily.
That kick from Cassino tenderised Andermatt's leg. Andermatt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cassino needs to keep his hands up - Andermatt had a free shot at his head there.
A good leg kick by Cassino.
Cassino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andermatt manages to avoid it.
Andermatt lands a nice shot to the body.
Cassino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andermatt scores with a jab to the body.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cassino staying out of range there.
Andermatt throws a looping overhand right but Cassino ducks down to avoid it.
Andermatt throws a sloppy body shot
and Cassino counters with a leg kick. #T2#
Andermatt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andermatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassino.
Cassino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andermatt.
Andermatt lands a nice shot that snaps Cassino's head back.
Cassino keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Andermatt misses with a head kick.
Cassino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cassino cracks Andermatt with a good jab.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Andermatt.
Cassino wants to slow Andermatt down by chopping away at his legs.
Andermatt misses with a looping left.
Cassino half committed to a counter leg kick.
Andermatt throws a front kick aimed at Cassino's knee but Cassino avoids it well.
Cassino lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cassino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andermatt misses with a head kick.
Cassino lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Cassino.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cassino. Andermatt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andermatt looks to land a right hand but Cassino moved out of range.
Cassino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Andermatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassino.
Andermatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassino.
Cassino fires out a quick counter leg kick but Andermatt just manages to avoid it.
Cassino tries to land a leg kick but Andermatt saw it coming and moves away.
Cassino connects with a body shot that sends Andermatt's belly button to the back.
Andermatt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Andermatt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A big left from Andermatt misses.
Cassino swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cassino with the inside leg kick.
Cassino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andermatt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cassino.
Andermatt misses with a looping right.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Andermatt.
Andermatt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Andermatt misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Cassino counters by moving into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cassino throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andermatts head. #T4#
Andermatt is trying to stall.
Nice body punch from Cassino - that landed with a thud.
Cassino lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cassino.
Cassino swings wildly with an uppercut but Andermatt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassino misses with some punches.
Cassino takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andermatt.
Andermatt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andermatt misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Cassino fails to land.
Cassino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andermatt misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino has a couple of punches blocked by Andermatt.
A nice left hand lands by Andermatt.
Cassino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andermatt misses with the head strike.
Cassino throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andermatts head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andermatt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Cassino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andermatt throws out the jab.
Cassino connects with an inside leg kick.
Donk. Cassino catches Andermatt right on the button with a cross.
Cassino misses with a looping right.
Andermatt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cassino takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Andermatt lands with a shot to the body.
Cassino takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cassino throws a low kick but Andermatt avoids it.
Andermatt steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Andermatt throws a lazy uppercut
and Andermatt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andermatt scores with a punch to the head.
Andermatt looks to throw the jab but Cassino is out of range.
Andermatt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cassino wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cassino lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Andermatt at a distance.
Cassino lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Andermatt throws a body shot but no joy.
Cassino tried to counter with a leg kick but Andermatt avoided it.
Cassino misses with a looping left.
Andermatt lands a head kick. Cassino smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1#
Andermatt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cassino moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big left from Andermatt misses.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Cassino.
Andermatt misses with a body punch
and Cassino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cassino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andermatt.
Andermatt misses the jab.
Andermatt throws a jab when Cassino was well out of range.
Cassino takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cassino throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cassino throws a front kick aimed at Andermatt's knee but Andermatt avoids it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Andermatt.
Cassino throws a right hand that Andermatt ducks under and follows up with a left that Andermatt also avoids with ease.
Cassino keeps Andermatt at a distance using the push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Cassino.
A low kick lands for Cassino. #T2#
Nice cross by Andermatt.
Cassino misses with a hook.
Cassino avoids a kick to the body.
Cassino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cassino misses with a body shot.
Andermatt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Andermatt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cassino counters with a nice body shot.
Cassino misses with a hook. Andermatt ducked under it nicely.
Andermatt lands a body shot.
Andermatt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cassino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andermatt.
Andermatt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cassino.
Cassino tries to clinch but Andermatt moves out of range.
Andermatt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cassino.
Andermatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cassino was well out of range. Poor timing from Andermatt.
Cassino throws a leg kick which misses Andermatt's front leg but catches the back leg as Andermatt tries to avoid it.
Andermatt swings for the body but Cassino moves out of range.
Andermatt misses with an uppercut. Cassino saw that one coming.#T3#
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassino moves away.
Cassino is looking to slow Andermatt down with leg kicks.
Andermatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cassino was well out of range. Poor timing from Andermatt.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Andermatt misses the target.
Andermatt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cassino connects with a solid leg kick.
Cassino takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cassino lands a jab to Andermatt's midsection.
Cassino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andermatt moves away.
Andermatt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Andermatt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cassino tries to work over Andermatt's front leg with a kick but Andermatt checks it.
Cassino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cassino lands a nice looking body shot.
Cassino pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cassino lands a body shot.
Cassino takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andermatt throws a low kick, looking for Cassino's leg but Cassino calmly moves out of range. #T4#
Andermatt misses with a wild body shot.
Cassino takes a jab right on the kisser.
Andermatt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Andermatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassino.
Cassino lands with a shot to the body.
Andermatt moves away from the strike by Cassino.
Andermatt cracks Cassino with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Cassino.
Andermatt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cassino lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Andermatt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Andermatt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cassino jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andermatt misses with a wild body shot.
Cassino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cassino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Andermatt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Cassino checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A low kick from Cassino is predictable there
and Andermatt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Monte Cassino did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Andermatt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andermatt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cassino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Cassino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Andermatt checks a low kick from Cassino.
Cassino takes a swing at Andermatt's ribcage but misses.
Cassino explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cassino closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cassino ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Andermatt lands a really nice looking cross but Cassino seems unphased.
Cassino slips a straight right by Andermatt.
Cassino misses with a looping right.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
Andermatt misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andermatt lands a nice shot that snaps Cassino's head back.
Andermatt lands a really nice looking cross but Cassino seems unphased.
Andermatt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andermatt throws a leg kick but Cassino moved away.
Andermatt avoids the body shot from Cassino. #T1#
Cassino lands a nice looking body shot.
Andermatt throws a jab but it's blocked by Cassino.
Cassino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andermatt.
Andermatt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cassino swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cassino lands a leg kick that knocks Andermatt off balance momentarily.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
Cassino lands a jab to Andermatt's midsection.
Cassino lands a jab to the nose.
Andermatt lands with a kick to the ribs.
Andermatt works Cassino's body with a nice hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Andermatt.
Andermatt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cassino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cassino throws a nice outside leg kick.
Andermatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cassino was well out of range. Poor timing from Andermatt.
Cassino cracks a nice hook into Andermatt's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andermatt connects with a body shot.
Andermatt misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Andermatt throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cassino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andermatt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Andermatt throws an overhand right that lands on Cassino's shoulder, as Cassino tries to avoid the shot.
Andermatt with a nice calf kick.
Cassino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andermatt throws out a counter right but Cassino avoids it with no problem.
Andermatt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cassino doesn't seem bothered though.
Andermatt checks a leg kick.
Good shot there by Andermatt.
Cassino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andermatt.
Andermatt moves out of range as Cassino throws a body kick.
Cassino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cassino is looking to slow Andermatt down with leg kicks.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
Cassino throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
Andermatt with a nice calf kick.#T3#
Cassino thumps Andermatt with a low kick.
Andermatt lands a jab to Cassino's midsection.
Cassino blocks a low kick nicely.
Cassino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andermatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Cassino is just out of range.
Andermatt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Cassino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Andermatt throws a head kick but Cassino moves out of range.
A low kick from Andermatt is predictable there
and Cassino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andermatt throws a low kick, looking for Cassino's leg but Cassino calmly moves out of range.
Cassino lands a body shot.
A nice leg kick from Cassino, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andermatt moves away from the strike by Cassino.
Andermatt moves forwards but Cassino connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cassino lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cassino thumps Andermatt with a low kick.
Andermatt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cassino thumps Andermatt with a low kick.
A jab from Cassino does it's job there.
Cassino cracks Andermatt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Andermatt misses the jab.
Andermatt scores with a jab. Cassino acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Andermatt misses with a looping left.
It looked like Cassino was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Andermatt.
Andermatt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cassino. Cassino obviously looking to wear him down.
Andermatt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Andermatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cassino clobbers Andermatt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cassino scores with a jab to the head.
Cassino misses with a lunging right hand
and Andermatt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick lands for Cassino.
Andermatt missing with a left hand there. Cassino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cassino checks a leg kick.
Cassino looks to score with a jab to the body but Andermatt is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Monte Cassino will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Cassino cracks Andermatt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Andermatt motions for Cassino to come forward. Andermatt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cassino connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Andermatt with a hook.
Andermatt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cassino counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Andermatt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cassino throws a leg kick but Andermatt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cassino chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Andermatt can pounce on him.
Andermatt moves out of range of the body kick from Cassino.
Andermatt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andermatt lands a nice looking body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassino connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cassino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cassino throws a leg kick which misses Andermatt's front leg but catches the back leg as Andermatt tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cassino throws a leg kick which misses Andermatt's front leg but catches the back leg as Andermatt tries to avoid it.
Cassino misses the jab.
Andermatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Cassino is just out of range.#T1#
Cassino throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cassino blocks a low kick nicely.
Andermatt missing with a left hand there. Cassino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andermatt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cassino throws out the jab.
Andermatt misses with a shot to the body
and Cassino counters with a nice leg kick.
Andermatt throws a sloppy head kick and Cassino moves out of range easily.
Andermatt connects with an inside leg kick.
Andermatt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cassino misses with a wild body shot.
Andermatt throws out a loose jab but Cassino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andermatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cassino was well out of range. Poor timing from Andermatt.
Cassino just misses with a punch to the body.
Andermatt throws a body punch but Cassino moves out of range.
Andermatt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice defenses there by Cassino.
Andermatt throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Andermatt misses the body punch
and Andermatt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andermatt swings for the body but Cassino moves out of range.
Cassino swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Andermatt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andermatt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andermatt misses with an uppercut
and Cassino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cassino lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Andermatt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Andermatt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Andermatt lands a head shot.
Cassino misses with a hook to the body
and Andermatt counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cassino is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Andermatt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andermatt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Andermatt cracks Cassino with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cassino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cassino slips a jab from Andermatt.
Cassino checks the leg kick nicely there.
Andermatt loads up on a big right hand but Cassino slips the punch.
Andermatt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Cassino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andermatt.
Cassino lands with a hook. Andermatt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Andermatt swings for the body but Cassino moves out of range.
Cassino connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Andermatt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cassino momentarily.
Andermatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andermatt checks the leg kick.
Cassino swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Andermatt counters with a stiff right hand.
Monte Cassino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Andermatt misses with the body kick
and Cassino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cassino will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cassino misses the shot to the body.
Andermatt throws an off balance right hand
and Cassino counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Andermatt thinking.
Cassino lands with a cross.
Andermatt feints and then cracks Cassino's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cassino down.
Cassino lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cassino scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body kick from Cassino.#T4#
Cassino's corner calls for a 1-2. Cassino obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Andermatt misses with a low kick.
Andermatt thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Andermatt misses.
Cassino 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.
Cassino misses with a straight left.
Andermatt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cassino is out of range.
Cassino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andermatt moves away.
Cassino misses the shot to the body.
Cassino cracks Andermatt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Andermatt throws a low kick but Cassino avoids it.
Cassino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Andermatt. That did some damage!
Cassino connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Roger Andermatt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cassino looks to score with a jab to the body but Andermatt is just out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Monte Cassino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cassino 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monte Cassino!

Monte Cassino retains his featherweight title!
Monte Cassino bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: SMASH: Kapisi vs Floyd 2     
Date:   Dec 01, 2021
#R1#
Strĺlman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Strĺlman instigates a clinch.
Andermatt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Andermatt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Strĺlman lands a nice shot to the body.
Strĺlman struggles to land a body shot inside as Andermatt controls his hands.
We've been hearing reports that Andermatt has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Andermatt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strĺlman backwards.
Andermatt has a couple of punches blocked by Strĺlman.
Andermatt avoiding damage.
Strĺlman takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strĺlman blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Strĺlman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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.
Strĺlman is looking to clinch.
Strĺlman wants to clinch.#T1#
Strĺlman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strĺlman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andermatt.
Strĺlman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Strĺlman rushes Andermatt and presses him up against the cage.
Strĺlman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Andermatt tries to work over Strĺlman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andermatt misses with a punch to the body.
Andermatt misses with some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Andermatt - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Andermatt working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strĺlman.
Strĺlman lands with a light punch inside.
Andermatt fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Strĺlman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andermatt misses with a body shot.
Andermatt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Andermatt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Strĺlman clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andermatt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strĺlman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strĺlman.
Andermatt lands a shot to the body.
Andermatt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andermatt struggles to land a body shot inside as Strĺlman controls his hands.
Andermatt lands a right hand.
Strĺlman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strĺlman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Andermatt tries a body shot but Strĺlman blocks it.
Andermatt misses with some punches.
Andermatt lands with a short shot to the head.
Andermatt swings wildly with an uppercut but Strĺlman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strĺlman presses Andermatt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Andermatt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Andermatt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strĺlman backwards.
Andermatt tries a body shot but Strĺlman blocks it.
Andermatt throws a head punch that misses.
Andermatt misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Strĺlman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strĺlman feints and then cracks Andermatt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Andermatt down.
Strĺlman walks into a left hand.
Andermatt throws an overhand right that lands on Strĺlman's shoulder, as Strĺlman tries to avoid the shot.
Strĺlman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A punch combination from Strĺlman misses.
Andermatt with a jab.
Strĺlman moves in looking to clinch but Andermatt pushes him off.
Strĺlman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Andermatt. Andermatt obviously looking to wear him down.
Andermatt misses the shot to the body.
Strĺlman looks to land a combination but Andermatt avoids it well.
Andermatt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Strĺlman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Andermatt scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andermatt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andermatt throws a leg kick
and Strĺlman counters with a nice uppercut.
Andermatt lands a body shot.
Strĺlman throws a shot to the body.
Strĺlman throws a right hand that Andermatt ducks under and follows up with a left that Andermatt also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Strĺlman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Andermatt, pushing him back against the cage.
Strĺlman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andermatt lands a nice uppercut.
Andermatt misses with a body punch.
Strĺlman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Andermatt.
Strĺlman blocking some punches.
Strĺlman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Andermatt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strĺlman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andermatt lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Andermatt dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Strĺlman scores with a nice strike.
Roger Andermatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strĺlman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andermatt was well out of range. Poor timing from Strĺlman.
Andermatt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Strĺlman blocks a low kick nicely.
Strĺlman scores with a one two! Andermatt had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Strĺlman fails to land with a series of punches.
Andermatt swings for the body but Strĺlman moves out of range.
Andermatt lands an overhand right.
Andermatt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Andermatt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Andermatt is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Strĺlman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strĺlman tries a head kick but it misses.
Andermatt dips to his left and cracks Strĺlman with an uppercut!
Andermatt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Strĺlman under the eye.
Strĺlman tries to clinch but Andermatt is having none of it.
Anton Strĺlman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strĺlman wants to clinch.#T1#
Andermatt misses with a straight right.
Strĺlman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strĺlman lands with a nice combination. Andermatt backs away looking to recover.
Andermatt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Strĺlman misses with a straight right.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Andermatt keeps the fight on the outside.
Andermatt scores with a leg kick.
Andermatt throws a body punch but Strĺlman moves out of range.
Strĺlman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Andermatt moves away from the strike by Strĺlman.
Andermatt throws a hook but Strĺlman blocks it.
Andermatt throws a body kick that misses.
Strĺlman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andermatt.
Strĺlman throws a looping overhand right but Andermatt ducks down to avoid it.
Strĺlman misses with a series of wild punches.
Strĺlman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andermatt.
Andermatt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andermatt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Andermatt lands with a good body shot.
Strĺlman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Strĺlman tries to clinch but Andermatt is having none of it.
Strĺlman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andermatt.
Andermatt thows a leg kick but Strĺlman checks it
and Strĺlman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strĺlman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andermatt.
Andermatt is looking to score with low kicks.
Andermatt throws a chopping leg kick but Strĺlman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice uppercut there from Strĺlman.
Andermatt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Andermatt throws a leg kick which misses Strĺlman's front leg but catches the back leg as Strĺlman tries to avoid it.
Andermatt misses with a looping left.
Strĺlman misses with a hook
and Andermatt counters with a nice uppercut.
Strĺlman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andermatt stuns Strĺlman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Andermatt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strĺlman can do to turn this around?
Strĺlman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andermatt manages to avoid it.
Andermatt takes a swing at Strĺlman's ribcage but misses.
Roger Andermatt is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Strĺlman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strĺlman misses with the body kick
and Strĺlman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strĺlman throws a series of punches but Andermatt avoids them all with ease.
Andermatt throws a jab when Strĺlman was well out of range.
Strĺlman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That kick from Strĺlman tenderised Andermatt's leg. Andermatt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Strĺlman checks a leg kick nicely.
Andermatt checks a low kick from Strĺlman.
Strĺlman tries to clinch up but Andermatt circles away and keeps his distance.
Andermatt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Strĺlman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andermatt misses with a head kick.
Strĺlman checks the leg kick nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Strĺlman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andermatt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strĺlman throws a solid leg kick but Andermatt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Strĺlman.
Strĺlman throws a right hand that Andermatt ducks under and follows up with a left that Andermatt also avoids with ease.
Andermatt takes a swing at Strĺlman's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Andermatt throws a leg kick that misses.
Andermatt swings for the body but Strĺlman moves out of range.
Andermatt throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andermatt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Andermatt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Andermatt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Andermatt misses with a straight left.
Andermatt swings for the body but Strĺlman moves out of range.
Strĺlman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Strĺlman connects with a solid leg kick.
Strĺlman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Andermatt lands a nice shot that snaps Strĺlman's head back.
A slow jab from Andermatt misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Andermatt checks a leg kick.
Strĺlman takes one to the chin there.
A combination from Strĺlman does no damage.
Andermatt lands with a hook. Strĺlman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Andermatt lands a jab to the nose.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Andermatt dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Andermatt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strĺlman is looking for the big counter here.
Andermatt misses the shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Strĺlman.
Andermatt thumps Strĺlman with a low kick.
Andermatt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Andermatt throws a lazy uppercut
and Strĺlman counters with an inside leg kick.
Strĺlman tries to close the distance and clinch but Andermatt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Andermatt has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A head kick misses from Andermatt.
A countering left hand to the body from Strĺlman misses.
Strĺlman avoids the head kick by Andermatt.
Andermatt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strĺlman.
Andermatt avoids the body shot from Strĺlman.
Andermatt misses with a low kick as Strĺlman jumps back.
Strĺlman throws a right and a left that Andermatt avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andermatt digs a good hook to Strĺlman's body.
Strĺlman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andermatt was well out of range. Poor timing from Strĺlman.
Strĺlman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andermatt throws a quick counter head kick but Strĺlman was just out of range.
Strĺlman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strĺlman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Andermatt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Andermatt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Strĺlman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strĺlman scoring well with a low kick there.
Strĺlman works over Andermatt's head and body with a nice combination.
Strĺlman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Strĺlman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Andermatt throws a body punch but Strĺlman moves out of range.
Strĺlman thumps Andermatt with a low kick.
Andermatt lands with a cross.
Andermatt just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Strĺlman misses.
Andermatt plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andermatt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch combination from Strĺlman misses.
Andermatt thinks about countering with a head kick.
Andermatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strĺlman was well out of range. Poor timing from Andermatt.
Andermatt throws a lazy body kick
and Strĺlman counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Strĺlman staying out of range there.
Strĺlman misses with a wild combination.
Strĺlman drops his hands momentarily and Andermatt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Strĺlman tries to clinch but Andermatt is having none of it.
Good shot there by Andermatt.
Andermatt throws a hook but Strĺlman blocks it.
Andermatt slips a jab and a cross from Strĺlman.
Andermatt misses with a body shot.
Andermatt circles away from the clinch attempt
and Andermatt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Andermatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Strĺlman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Strĺlman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andermatt scores with a leg kick. #T3#
Andermatt misses the shot to the body.
Strĺlman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andermatt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Strĺlman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Strĺlman has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Andermatt with a nice calf kick.
Andermatt throws a right hand that misses
and Andermatt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strĺlman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Andermatt avoids the body shot from Strĺlman.
Andermatt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strĺlman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strĺlman avoids the head kick by Andermatt.
Andermatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strĺlman manages to avoid it.
Andermatt misses with a hook. Strĺlman ducked under it nicely.
Andermatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strĺlman unleashes a big counter combination but Andermatt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Andermatt jabs at Strĺlman's body.
Strĺlman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Strĺlman feints and then cracks Andermatt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Andermatt down.
Andermatt throws a lazy right hand but Strĺlman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andermatt slips a jab and a cross from Strĺlman.
Andermatt fires out a quick counter leg kick but Strĺlman just manages to avoid it.
Strĺlman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andermatt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Strĺlman doesn't seem bothered though.
Andermatt throws a head kick that misses.
Andermatt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Andermatt misses.
Strĺlman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andermatt throws a shot from downtown. Strĺlman moves away and avoids it.
Anton Strĺlman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andermatt throws a body punch but Strĺlman moves out of range.
Strĺlman throws a counter combo.
A shot to the liver by Strĺlman. Beautiful body shot.
Strĺlman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Andermatt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strĺlman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strĺlman throws a hook but Andermatt blocks it.
Strĺlman tries to move into range but Andermatt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Strĺlman throws a series of punches but Andermatt moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anton Strĺlman.
Well Andermatt 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Andermatt!

Roger Andermatt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SYN 846 Halloween Havoc     
Date:   Oct 31, 2021
#R1#
Yoshida feints and then cracks Andermatt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Andermatt down.
Yoshida dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Andermatt. That did some damage!
Yoshida on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Andermatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Yoshida is just out of range.
Yoshida avoids the body shot from Andermatt.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yoshida moves away.
Andermatt avoids the body shot from Yoshida.
Yoshida jabs Andermatt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A shot to the body from Andermatt misses
and Yoshida makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Andermatt misses with a hook to the body
enabling Yoshida to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Yoshida misses
and Andermatt counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Andermatt.
Andermatt avoids the body shot from Yoshida.
Roger Andermatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yoshida connects with a body shot that sends Andermatt's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yoshida checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yoshida jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Yoshida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andermatt was well out of range. Poor timing from Yoshida.
Andermatt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yoshida counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Andermatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Yoshida is just out of range.#T1#
Yoshida moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Andermatt throws a body shot but no joy.
Andermatt misses the shot to the body.
Andermatt swings widly with a right hand
and Yoshida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yoshida checks a leg kick nicely.
A head kick by Andermatt misses
letting Yoshida counter with a right hand.
Andermatt misses with a straight left.
Yoshida is looking to wear down Andermatt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Yoshida moves out of range as Andermatt strikes.
Andermatt misses with a body punch
and Yoshida counters with a right hand to the body.
Andermatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yoshida manages to avoid it.
Andermatt tries a head kick but it misses.
Andermatt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yoshida takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Andermatt scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yoshida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andermatt.
Yoshida is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
Andermatt misses with a kick to the body
and Yoshida counters with a stiff right hand.
Andermatt misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Andermatt is predictable there
letting Yoshida counter with a right hand.
Andermatt misses with a kick to the body.
Andermatt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yoshida.
Andermatt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Andermatt throws a jab but it's blocked by Yoshida.
Andermatt misses with an uppercut.
Andermatt throws a head kick that misses
and Yoshida counters with a stiff right hand.
Andermatt scores with a punch to the head.
Yoshida scores with a jab to the head.
Andermatt misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Yoshida throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yoshida dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Andermatt. That did some damage!
Andermatt moves out of range of the body kick.
Yoshida misses with a looping right.
Andermatt bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T3#
Yoshida checks the leg kick nicely there.
Andermatt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Andermatt.
Andermatt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yoshida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andermatt misses with a hook to the body
and Yoshida counters with a stiff right hand.
Andermatt looks to land a right hand but Yoshida moved out of range.
Yoshida moves out of range as Andermatt strikes.
Yoshida throws a push kick but Andermatt slaps the foot to one side.
Yoshida throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yoshida scores with a jab to the head.
Yoshida throws a quick inside leg kick.
Andermatt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yoshida is looking to counter punch.
Yoshida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andermatt.
Andermatt just misses with a punch to the body.
Andermatt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Yoshida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andermatt throws out the jab.
Andermatt just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Andermatt takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andermatt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Andermatt throws a front kick aimed at Yoshida's knee but Yoshida avoids it well.
As Andermatt backs away, Yoshida returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Andermatt feints and then cracks Yoshida's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yoshida down.
Andermatt just misses with a punch to the body.
Yoshida swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yoshida scores with a jab to the head.
Andermatt throws a sloppy head kick and Yoshida moves out of range easily.
Yoshida looks to land a right hand but Andermatt moved out of range.
Andermatt connects with an inside leg kick.
Andermatt lands with a shot to the body.
Andermatt tried to score with a low kick but Yoshida checks it.
A leg kick checked by Andermatt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andermatt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yoshida throws a push kick but Andermatt slaps the foot to one side.
Andermatt misses with a hook to the body
and Yoshida counters with a nice leg kick.
Andermatt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Takashi Yoshida will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Andermatt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Andermatt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yoshida on the side of the head.
Andermatt throws a leg kick
and Yoshida counters with a stiff right hand.
Andermatt misses with an uppercut
and Yoshida counters with a left to the body.
Andermatt needs to keep his hands up - Yoshida had a free shot at his head there.
Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andermatt.
Yoshida scores with a jab. Andermatt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Andermatt moves out of range of the body kick.
Andermatt throws a head kick but Yoshida moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Andermatt - just one landing.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Andermatt in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Yoshida ducks under a wild hook from Andermatt.
Andermatt misses with a leg kick
letting Yoshida counter with a right hand.
Andermatt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Andermatt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andermatt throws a leg kick
and Yoshida counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Andermatt scores with a nice right hand.
Yoshida is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Yoshida cracks Andermatt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yoshida lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Andermatt misses with a lunging right hand
and Yoshida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yoshida works the jab nicely.
Andermatt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Yoshida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yoshida misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Yoshida gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andermatt.
Yoshida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yoshida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yoshida has a couple of punches blocked by Andermatt.
Yoshida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andermatt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andermatt.
A right hook to the body lands for Yoshida.
Yoshida blocks a body shot from Andermatt.
Yoshida lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Yoshida - that landed with a thud. #T2#
Andermatt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Andermatt fails to land.
Andermatt takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Yoshida scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yoshida lands a nice uppercut.
Yoshida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andermatt can do to turn this around?
Andermatt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yoshida's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Andermatt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yoshida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andermatt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andermatt throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Yoshida.
Andermatt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andermatt scores with a shoulder strike.
Andermatt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takashi Yoshida has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Andermatt takes a shot to the head.
Andermatt is stalling here.
Yoshida misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andermatt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yoshida misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Yoshida fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Yoshida. #T3#
Yoshida lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Andermatt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yoshida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andermatt throws a head punch that misses.
Yoshida lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andermatt backwards.
Andermatt throws a punch but it's blocked by Yoshida.
Yoshida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yoshida.
Yoshida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yoshida working aggressively here.
Andermatt connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yoshida's face.
Yoshida has a couple of punches blocked by Andermatt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andermatt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yoshida.
Andermatt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yoshida swings wildly with an uppercut but Andermatt uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Andermatt.
Andermatt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yoshida works on Andermatt's body with a couple of short punches.
Yoshida lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andermatt is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Andermatt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andermatt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yoshida lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andermatt backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yoshida.
Still in the clinch, Yoshida scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yoshida throws a head punch that misses.
Yoshida lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Andermatt is trying to stall.
Yoshida working aggressively here.
Yoshida misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andermatt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andermatt lands a hook that snaps the head of Yoshida backwards.
Yoshida lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andermatt misses with a punch to the body.
Andermatt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andermatt misses with the head strike.
Yoshida swings wildly with an uppercut but Andermatt uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andermatt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Takashi Yoshida dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Andermatt throws a lazy right hand but Yoshida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yoshida lands with a nice body punch.
Andermatt scores with a decent looking hook.
Yoshida slips under a jab.
Andermatt misses with a body punch
and Yoshida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andermatt digs a good hook to Yoshida's body.
Yoshida fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Andermatt.
A shot to the body from Andermatt misses
and Yoshida counters with a nice body kick.
Andermatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yoshida manages to avoid it.
Andermatt throws an off balance right hand
and Yoshida counters with a nice uppercut.
Yoshida connects with a crisp jab.
Andermatt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yoshida.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick from Yoshida, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andermatt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yoshida counters with a straight right hand.
Andermatt misses with a body shot. #T1#
Andermatt misses with a body shot.
Yoshida avoids the body shot from Andermatt.
Yoshida feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Yoshida throws a low kick, looking for Andermatt's leg but Andermatt calmly moves out of range.
Yoshida darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A head kick misses from Andermatt.
Yoshida tries to land a front kick but Andermatt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Andermatt misses with a body punch
and Yoshida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andermatt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yoshida checks it well.
Yoshida comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yoshida connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Takashi Yoshida is winning the standup battle so far.
Andermatt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yoshida counters with an inside leg kick.
Yoshida looks to throw the jab but Andermatt is out of range.
Yoshida fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Andermatt.
A nice leg kick from Yoshida, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yoshida throws a jab when Andermatt was well out of range.#T2#
Andermatt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yoshida swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yoshida fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andermatt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Yoshida misses the target.
Yoshida avoids the body shot from Andermatt.
Andermatt swings for the body but Yoshida moves out of range.
Andermatt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yoshida in his tracks.
Yoshida throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Andermatt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Andermatt gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Yoshida counters with a nice low kick that buckles Andermatt's knee momentarily.
Yoshida fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Andermatt throws a big shot that misses.
Yoshida throws a shot to the body.
Andermatt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Yoshida counters with an inside leg kick.
Yoshida moves away from the strike by Andermatt.
Andermatt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yoshida.
Andermatt misses with a kick to the body
and Yoshida makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Andermatt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Yoshida finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jab from Yoshida.
Andermatt throws a hook but Yoshida blocks it.
Andermatt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yoshida. Yoshida obviously looking to wear him down.
Andermatt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yoshida.
Andermatt throws a sloppy body shot
and Yoshida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yoshida misses the shot to the body.
Takashi Yoshida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yoshida blocks a head kick by Andermatt.
Andermatt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Andermatt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yoshida can pounce on him.
Andermatt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yoshida avoids the body shot from Andermatt.
Yoshida is looking to counter with a body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Yoshida there.
Yoshida tests Andermatt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yoshida tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andermatt scores with a nice head shot.
Yoshida tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andermatt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yoshida lands a nice leg kick that just misses Andermatt's sensitive parts.
Yoshida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andermatt.
Andermatt defending well as Yoshida loads up on a big left hand.
Yoshida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andermatt.
Andermatt misses with a body shot
and Yoshida counters with a good low kick that Andermatt was not able to check.
Andermatt avoids the body shot from Yoshida.
A swing and a miss from Andermatt.
Andermatt misses the jab.
Andermatt misses with a body shot
and Yoshida counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Andermatt thinking.
Andermatt takes one to the chin there.
Roger Andermatt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yoshida moves in looking to clinch but Andermatt pushes him off.
Andermatt throws a jab but it's blocked by Yoshida.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takashi Yoshida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yoshida 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takashi Yoshida!

An out of breath Takashi Yoshida thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SYN 837 Duranto vs. Krison IV     
Date:   Oct 02, 2021
#R1#
Andermatt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Crawler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A jab from Crawler misses.
Andermatt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Crawler under the eye.
Andermatt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Andermatt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Crawler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Andermatt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crawler.
Andermatt misses with a hook. Crawler ducked under it nicely.
Crawler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Andermatt misses the target.
Andermatt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Andermatt throws a shot to the body.
Andermatt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Andermatt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crawler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Andermatt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Crawler throws a hook to the side of Andermatt's head but Andermatt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andermatt throwing a counter right hand but Crawler manages to avoid it.#T1#
Andermatt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Andermatt tries a head kick but it misses.
Crawler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Andermatt scores with a leg kick.
Andermatt closes the distance looking to clinch
and Crawler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andermatt misses with a head kick.
Andermatt wants to clinch but Crawler slips to the side
and Crawler counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Roger Andermatt has been cut.
Andermatt cracks Crawler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Andermatt dips to his left and cracks Crawler with an uppercut!
Crawler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Andermatt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crawler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Crawler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Crawler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Andermatt on the side of the head.
Crawler throws a body shot but no joy.
Roger Andermatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawler takes a swing at Andermatt's ribcage but misses.
Andermatt with the inside leg kick.
Andermatt lands with an overhand left.
Andermatt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Andermatt lands a leg kick that knocks Crawler off balance momentarily.
Andermatt misses with an uppercut.
Crawler is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Andermatt with a body shot.
Andermatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Crawler is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Crawler.
Andermatt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Crawler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Andermatt is rocked!
Andermatt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Crawler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Crawler thuds a left hand into Andermatt's body.#T3#
Andermatt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Crawler moves out of range of the leg kick from Andermatt.
Andermatt throws out a loose jab but Crawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andermatt thows a leg kick but Crawler checks it
and Crawler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Andermatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crawler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Crawler does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Crawler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Crawler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andermatt throws out the jab.
Crawler wants to counter with a clinch but Andermatt pushes him away.
Crawler connects with a nice looking jab.
Andermatt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crawler checks it well.
Crawler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A low kick from Andermatt is predictable there #KD2#
and Crawler counters with a crisp right hand that drops Andermatt! Crawler lets Andermatt back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Andermatt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Andermatt misses
and Crawler counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Night Crawler!

 

Event: SYN 829 Maluga vs. Heavy Rain     
Date:   Sep 04, 2021
#R1#
Andermatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andermatt tries to close the distance and clinch but Tattoo Guy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tattoo Guy feints a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Andermatt.#CL#
Andermatt has managed to clinch.
Tattoo Guy throws a head punch that misses.
Tattoo Guy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Andermatt can't find room to land a body shot as Tattoo Guy controls the action.
Andermatt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andermatt presses Tattoo Guy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tattoo Guy blocks an uppercut.
Tattoo Guy's coach down at 88Fight Club Gym88.. 800pw (16 COACHES) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tattoo Guy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andermatt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andermatt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andermatt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tattoo Guy.
Andermatt throws a punch but it's blocked by Tattoo Guy.
Andermatt lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Tattoo Guy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andermatt lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andermatt.
Andermatt tries to throw a body punch but Tattoo Guy avoids it by throwing Andermatt back against the cage.
Andermatt throws an elbow but it misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Andermatt.
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 can't find room to land a body shot as Tattoo Guy controls the action.
Andermatt leaning against his opponent.
Tattoo Guy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Andermatt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andermatt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tattoo Guys head.
Andermatt working aggressively here.
Andermatt throws a head punch that misses.
Tattoo Guy tries to break the clinch but Andermatt is controlling the position.
Andermatt misses with a body punch. #T2##BC2#
Tattoo Guy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andermatt clobbers Tattoo Guy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Andermatt scores with a nice right hand.
Roger Andermatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andermatt misses with a hook
and Tattoo Guy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Andermatt thinking. #CL2#
Tattoo Guy moves into range and clinches up with Andermatt.
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!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tattoo Guy can't break the clinch.
Andermatt throws a punch but it's blocked by Tattoo Guy.
A right handed body shot lands from Andermatt.
Andermatt is stalling here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tattoo Guy working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Tattoo Guy is trying to force a seperation but Andermatt has the dominant position.
Andermatt effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Tattoo Guy breaks from the clinch.
Tattoo Guy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Andermatt but Andermatt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Roger Andermatt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tattoo Guy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Andermatt is fending him off so far but Tattoo Guy persists. Nope, Andermatt circles away and we're back to standing.
Andermatt misses with a body kick.
Andermatt stuns Tattoo Guy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
No luck for Tattoo Guy with that takedown attempt.
Roger Andermatt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stupid Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tattoo Guy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Andermatt tries to avoid it but Tattoo Guy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Andermatt to the ground. Andermatt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tattoo Guy closes the distance and clinches up with Andermatt, looking for a takedown. Tattoo Guy pushes Andermatt against the cage but Andermatt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T4##CL#
Andermatt forces Tattoo Guy back against the cage and clinches.
Andermatt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tattoo Guy blocking some punches.
Tattoo Guy blocks an uppercut.
Andermatt misses with some punches.
Andermatt throws a head punch that misses.
Andermatt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andermatt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andermatt tries to work over Tattoo Guy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tattoo Guy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andermatt scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andermatt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tattoo Guy's elbow.
Tattoo Guy blocking some punches.
Tattoo Guy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Andermatt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Tattoo Guy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Andermatt manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Andermatt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Andermatt connects with a nice looking jab.
Andermatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tattoo Guy was well out of range. Poor timing from Andermatt.
Andermatt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Andermatt wants to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andermatt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andermatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andermatt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tattoo Guy is able to avoid easily.#TD2#
Tattoo Guy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Andermatt manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tattoo Guy won't allow Andermatt to sweep him here.
Tattoo Guy tries to free his leg and advance position but Andermatt is retaining full guard.
Andermatt looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Andermatt has his hands on Tattoo Guy's head, controlling the position.
Andermatt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tattoo Guy manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Tattoo Guy has his hands on Andermatt's head, controlling the position.
Andermatt seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Andermatt looking to sit in guard and control but Tattoo Guy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Roger Andermatt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Tattoo Guy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Andermatt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tattoo Guy preventing the sweep.
Tattoo Guy postures up in Andermatt's guard and throws a big left but Andermatt blocks it.
Tattoo Guy wanted to stand there but Andermatt had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andermatt trying to control the position.
Tattoo Guy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Andermatt controlling the position.
Tattoo Guy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Andermatt controlling Tattoo Guy's posture. #T3#
Tattoo Guy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tattoo Guy postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tattoo Guy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Tattoo Guy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Andermatt to the mat! Andermatt manages to get full guard.
Tattoo Guy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tattoo Guy is looking to work some ground and pound but Andermatt has wrist control.
Tattoo Guy is working Andermatt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Andermatt trying to control the position. #T4#
Tattoo Guy is fighting to break Andermatt's control of his arms but Andermatt is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Andermatt is trying to keep Tattoo Guy in close.
Tattoo Guy throws an elbow that misses. Andermatt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tattoo Guy's guard. Nice move by Andermatt!#REVR#
Andermatt seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Andermatt's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Roger Andermatt will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tattoo Guy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andermatt misses with a leg kick
and Tattoo Guy counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Tattoo Guy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Andermatt's guard.

Andermatt wriggles free and stands up.
Tattoo Guy slips a straight right by Andermatt.
Andermatt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Andermatt.
Andermatt swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Tattoo Guy counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andermatt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Andermatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andermatt scores with a head kick. Tattoo Guy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#It looks like Stupid Tattoo Guy has been cut.
Andermatt throws a low kick but Tattoo Guy avoids it.
Andermatt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tattoo Guy counters with a big head kick but Andermatt shrugs it off.
Tattoo Guy shoots in for a takedown but Andermatt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tattoo Guy has a takedown stuffed.
Tattoo Guy shoots and misses
and Andermatt counters with a stiff right hand.
Roger Andermatt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stupid Tattoo Guy.#T1##CL2#
Tattoo Guy rushes Andermatt and presses him up against the cage.
Andermatt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Andermatt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andermatt misses with the head strike.
Andermatt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Andermatt.
Andermatt leaning his opponent against the cage.
Andermatt tries a body shot but Tattoo Guy blocks it.
Tattoo Guy tries to break the clinch but Andermatt is controlling the position.
Roger Andermatt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Andermatt misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Andermatt scores with a shoulder strike.
Tattoo Guy tries to break free but Andermatt pushes him back against the cage.
Tattoo Guy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Andermatt throws a punch but it's blocked by Tattoo Guy.
Andermatt misses with the head strike.
Come on Andermatt - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Andermatt misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy tries to break the clinch but Andermatt is controlling the position.
Tattoo Guy is trying to push Andermatt away but Andermatt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Andermatt fails to land. #T3#
Tattoo Guy is trying to break the clinch but Andermatt has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Andermatt fails to land.
Andermatt tries to work over Tattoo Guy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Tattoo Guy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Andermatt tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Tattoo Guy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andermatt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Andermatt misses with a low kick as Tattoo Guy jumps back.
Andermatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tattoo Guy.
Andermatt misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tattoo Guy! But no joy.
A jab from Andermatt misses.
Andermatt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Andermatt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tattoo Guy checks it well.
A little jabbing left from Tattoo Guy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tattoo Guy darts in looking for a takedown but Andermatt gets double underhooks and turns Tattoo Guy into the cage.
Andermatt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Andermatt tries to score with a low kick but Tattoo Guy moves his leg out of the way.#T4#
Andermatt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tattoo Guy shoots in and drives through. Andermatt sprawls well.
Andermatt appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Andermatt scores with a hook.
Andermatt darts in trying to clinch
and Tattoo Guy counters with a straight right hand.
Stupid Tattoo Guy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tattoo Guy.
Andermatt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tattoo Guy.
Jab, jab by Andermatt - just one landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Andermatt.
Andermatt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tattoo Guy. That did some damage!
Tattoo Guy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Andermatt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Andermatt, 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Andermatt!

A relieved looking Roger Andermatt thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: SYN 821 Crosby vs. Krison     
Date:   Aug 07, 2021
#R1#
Andermatt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lalla slips under a jab from Andermatt.
Andermatt throws a chopping leg kick but Lalla manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lalla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've been told by Andermatt's head coaches at Average Joe�s Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Andermatt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lalla flicks out a counter leg kick but Andermatt steps away.
Andermatt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andermatt dips to his left and cracks Lalla with an uppercut!
A big left from Andermatt misses.
Lalla swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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 sizes up Lalla with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lalla staying out of range there.#CL#
Andermatt has Lalla up against the cage in a clinch.
Andermatt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Lalla has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Andermatt is trying to keep an underhook but Lalla manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lalla working Andermatt over with strikes.
Lalla missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Lalla is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Andermatt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Andermatt is trying to maintain the position but Lalla is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Lalla thows a huge punch but Andermatt dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lalla is looking for a kimura but Andermatt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lalla to get the leverage.
Lalla has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at JAG Battle Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lalla missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Andermatt tries to roll over but Lalla keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Lalla is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Andermatt is controlling Lalla's trapped leg to prevent Lalla from advancing to side control.
Lalla not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lalla sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Andermatt defending well though.
Lalla prevents Andermatt from improving his position.#SUB2#
Lalla is working for a kimura but Andermatt is defending it quite comfortably.
Lalla thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Andermatt's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andermatt trying to control here.
Lalla not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lalla thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lalla seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Lalla wants to work for an arm triangle but Andermatt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Andermatt is looking to control Lalla's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andermatt avoid being mounted?
Andermatt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lalla is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Lalla lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lalla has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Andermatt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Andermatt keeping hold of Lalla's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Lalla is trying to work for a kimura but Andermatt is defending well. #SUB2#
Lalla is working for a kimura but Andermatt is defending it quite comfortably.
Lalla working Andermatt over with strikes.
Lalla is thwarting Andermatt's attempts to control the position.
Andermatt tries to roll over but Lalla keeps him under control.
Andermatt holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
Lalla missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Andermatt trying to control but Lalla postures up.
Ground and pound from Lalla.
Lalla missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Lalla is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Andermatt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Andermatt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Andermatt.
Andermatt working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lalla sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Andermatt's guard. #SUB2#
Lalla is trying to work for a kimura but Andermatt is defending well.
Andermatt is positioning himself well to prevent Lalla advancing to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jaro Lalla dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lalla drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Andermatt clobbers Lalla with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A low kick from Andermatt misses
and Lalla counters with a straight right hand.
Andermatt throws a body punch but Lalla moves out of range.
Lalla tries a quick counter leg kick but Andermatt is wise to it.
Andermatt throws out a leg kick but Lalla moves out of range and Andermatt only half commits.
Lalla steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Andermatt. That one must have hurt.
Andermatt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A low kick lands for Andermatt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andermatt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lalla checks it well.
Lalla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lalla slips a straight right by Andermatt.
Lalla looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Andermatt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Andermatt scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Andermatt misses the shot to the body.
Lalla tries a quick counter leg kick but Andermatt is wise to it.
Lalla blocks a jab.
Andermatt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lalla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Roger Andermatt is winning the standup battle so far.
Lalla fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Andermatt takes a swing at Lalla's ribcage but misses.
Lalla throws out a counter right but Andermatt avoids it with no problem.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lalla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Andermatt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lalla has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lalla and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lalla takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Andermatt throws out a loose jab but Lalla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andermatt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Andermatt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lalla can do to turn this around?
Andermatt misses with a straight right.
Lalla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Andermatt throws a sloppy head kick and Lalla moves out of range easily.
Lalla looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
Lalla bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Andermatt sneaks out the side door and pushes Lalla away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lalla moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Andermatt throws a right hand that misses
and Andermatt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andermatt tries to clinch up but Lalla circles away and keeps his distance.
Andermatt thows a leg kick but Lalla checks it
and Lalla counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andermatt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andermatt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lalla swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good exchange - Andermatt coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Lalla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lalla keeps the fight on the outside.
Andermatt throws an overhand right that lands on Lalla's shoulder, as Lalla tries to avoid the shot.
Lalla avoids a kick to the body.
Lalla looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Lalla shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andermatt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Andermatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lalla on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Andermatt. Andermatt obviously looking to wear him down.
Andermatt misses the shot to the body.
Andermatt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lalla at a distance.
Lalla takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lalla checks a low kick from Andermatt.
Andermatt backing away here, and Lalla unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lalla takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andermatt misses with a left hand
and Lalla cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andermatt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lalla moves away.
Lalla throws out a counter right but Andermatt avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Andermatt throws a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lalla.
Roger Andermatt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
Andermatt lands a nice hook to Lalla's body. Lalla takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Andermatt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lalla sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andermatt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Andermatt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lalla slips under a jab from Andermatt.
Lalla moves out of range as Andermatt strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lalla! But no joy.
Andermatt stuns Lalla with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Andermatt throws a solid leg kick but Lalla takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Andermatt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Andermatt dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Lalla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andermatt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lalla! But no joy.
Lalla checks a low kick from Andermatt.
Lalla swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lalla blocks a leg kick.
Lalla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lalla takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Andermatt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lalla takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lalla ducks right into an uppercut from Andermatt.
Andermatt misses with a head kick.
Lalla swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Andermatt swings for the body but Lalla moves out of range.
Lalla throws out a counter right but Andermatt avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Andermatt as Lalla shoots in.
A leg kick checked by Lalla.
Lalla appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Andermatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lalla.
Lalla avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Andermatt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Andermatt throws a low kick but Lalla avoids it.
Andermatt backing away here, and Lalla unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Andermatt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Andermatt throws a head kick that misses.
Lalla throws out a counter right but Andermatt avoids it with no problem.
Lalla avoids the body shot from Andermatt.
Lalla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A shot to the body from Andermatt misses
and Andermatt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andermatt looks to land a right hand but Lalla moved out of range.
Andermatt throws a head kick but Lalla moves out of range.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andermatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lalla manages to avoid it.
Andermatt with a hook.
Lalla fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
A jab lands there for Andermatt.
Andermatt throws a jab when Lalla was well out of range.
Lalla looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lalla blocks a low kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Lalla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andermatt throws a sloppy head kick and Lalla moves out of range easily.
Lalla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Andermatt misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheers as Andermatt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lalla doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lalla moves forwards but Andermatt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Andermatt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lalla has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Roger Andermatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lalla uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andermatt.
Lalla flicks out a counter leg kick but Andermatt steps away.
Andermatt just misses with a punch to the body.
Lalla throws out a counter right but Andermatt avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Andermatt throws a lazy body kick
and Lalla counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lalla staying out of range there.
Andermatt throws a low kick but Lalla avoids it.
Andermatt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andermatt throws a hook but Lalla blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lalla! But no joy.
Andermatt misses with a low kick as Lalla jumps back.
Andermatt tries to land a front kick but Lalla steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Andermatt sprawls well. Andermatt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lalla gets slowly back to his feet.
Roger Andermatt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
Andermatt misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Andermatt. #T4#
Lalla avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andermatt thows a body kick. Lalla tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Andermatt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lalla tries a quick counter leg kick but Andermatt is wise to it.
Lalla shoots in but Andermatt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Andermatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lalla.
Lalla throws out a counter right but Andermatt avoids it with no problem.
Andermatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Andermatt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lalla swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Andermatt wants to clinch
and Lalla counters with a straight right hand.
Andermatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lalla manages to avoid it.
Andermatt tests Lalla's chin there with a solid looking shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Andermatt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Andermatt 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Andermatt!

An out of breath Roger Andermatt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Jaro Lalla was interviewed post fight and said '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

 

Event: SYN 812 Crosby vs. Girard     
Date:   Jul 04, 2021
#R1#
Andermatt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
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.
A swing and a miss from Andermatt.
Narz tries a quick counter leg kick but Andermatt is wise to it.
Andermatt checks a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Narz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Narz missing with a left hand there. Andermatt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Narz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Roger Andermatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick lands for Narz.
Andermatt cracks Narz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Narz throws a nice head kick!
Andermatt is looking to slow Narz down with leg kicks.
The fighters circling - Andermatt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andermatt throws a head kick but Narz moves out of range.
That kick from Andermatt tenderised Narz's leg. Narz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andermatt blocks the body kick.
Andermatt misses with a body shot.
Narz misses with an uppercut. Andermatt saw that one coming.
Andermatt appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Narz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Narz 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 throws a big shot that misses.
Narz scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Andermatt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Narz, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Narz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andermatt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andermatt misses with a punch on the inside.
Narz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andermatt tries a body shot but Narz blocks it.
Andermatt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Narz presses Andermatt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Narz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Narz tries to work over Andermatt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andermatt tries a body shot but Narz blocks it.
Narz is working Andermatt over against the cage.
Andermatt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Narz scores with a shoulder strike.
Andermatt misses with a body punch.
Andermatt blocks a body shot from Narz.
Andermatt has a couple of punches blocked by Narz.
Narz has a couple of punches blocked by Andermatt.
Narz can't find room to land a body shot as Andermatt controls the action.
Andermatt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andermatt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Andermatt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Narz is keeping busy.#T2#
Narz digs a right hand into Andermatt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Andermatt's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Narz.
A short uppercut from Narz.
Narz stalling the fight.
Andermatt misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Narz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Narz throws a punch but it's blocked by Andermatt.
Andermatt lands a shoulder strike.
Andermatt pushes Narz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Narz tries a body shot but Andermatt blocks it.
Andermatt tries to work over Narz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Narz.
Narz has a couple of punches blocked by Andermatt.
Andermatt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Narz's elbow.
A short right from Andermatt on the inside.
Andermatt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Narz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andermatt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Narz digs a right hand underneath Andermatt's ribcage. Andermatt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Narz tries to work over Andermatt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Andermatt digs a right hand underneath Narz's ribcage. Narz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Andermatt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Narz is leaning against Andermatt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Narz tries to work over Andermatt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Narz misses with the head strike.
Andermatt blocks a body shot from Narz.
Narz taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Narz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andermatt misses with an uppercut
and Andermatt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Narz fails to land with a series of punches.
Narz misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Andermatt.
Andermatt lands a nice hook to Narz's body. Narz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Narz moves out of range of the body kick from Andermatt.
Narz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andermatt lands a jab to the head.
Narz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andermatt moves out of range as Narz strikes.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Andermatt scores with a hook to the body. Narz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Narz throws a head kick but Andermatt moves out of range.
Andermatt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Narz throws out the jab.
Narz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Andermatt. Andermatt obviously looking to wear him down. #CL#
Andermatt clinches up against the cage.
Narz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Narz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andermatt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Narz.
Andermatt takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Andermatt.
Narz blocking some punches.
Narz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andermatts head.
Narz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Narz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andermatt is trying to stall.
Narz tries to throw a body punch but Andermatt avoids it by throwing Narz back against the cage.
Narz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Peter Narz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Narz looks to throw the jab but Andermatt is out of range.
Andermatt throws out a powerful jab.
Nice shot lands for Narz.
Narz feints and then cracks Andermatt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Andermatt down.
An inside leg kick lands from Andermatt.
Peter Narz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andermatt with a nice calf kick.
Andermatt tests Narz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andermatt works Narz's body with a nice hook.
Narz lands a jab.
Nice shot lands for Narz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Narz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andermatt is looking to counter with head kicks.
Narz blocks a head kick by Andermatt.
Narz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Andermatt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Narz scrambles back to his feet.
Andermatt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Narz misses.
Narz wants to land a leg kick but Andermatt is out of range.
Andermatt checks a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Narz scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice straight punches there by Andermatt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Andermatt.
Andermatt lands a jab to Narz's midsection.
Andermatt catches Narz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Narz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Andermatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Narz.
Narz throws a shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Andermatt blocks the low kick.
Narz throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Andermatt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Andermatt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Narz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andermatt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Narz's elbow.
Andermatt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Peter Narz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Narz prevents a body shot from Andermatt.
Andermatt misses with some punches.
Andermatt misses with a punch to the body.
Andermatt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Narz is trying to force a seperation but Andermatt has the dominant position.
Andermatt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Andermatt tries a body shot but Narz blocks it.
Andermatt digs a right hand into Narz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Narz's gas tank.
Narz is leaning against Andermatt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Narz.
Andermatt tries to work over Narz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Andermatt.
Narz dodges an elbow strike from Andermatt.
Narz blocks an uppercut.
Narz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Andermatt struggles to land a body shot inside as Narz controls his hands.
Narz scores with a shot to the side of Andermatt's head.
Narz lands a shot to the body.
Narz misses with the head strike.
Narz lands a shot to the body.
Narz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andermatt's elbow.
Nice body punch from Narz - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Narz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Andermatt pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Andermatt fails to land. #T3#
Good body shot from Narz.
Andermatt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andermatt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Narz throws a punch but it's blocked by Andermatt.
Narz lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Narz.
Narz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andermatt trying to stall but Narz improves his position.
Andermatt is trying to stall.
Still in the clinch, Narz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Narz lands a nice shot to the body.
Andermatt misses with a punch on the inside.
Narz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andermatt's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Narz.
Narz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Narz works on Andermatt's body with a couple of short punches.
Narz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
Narz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Narz.
Narz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andermatt backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Narz.
Andermatt lands with a left to the head.
Andermatt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Narz gets through Andermatt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Narz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Narz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andermatt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andermatt blocking some punches.
Andermatt throws a punch but it's blocked by Narz.
Narz pushes Andermatt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Narz scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Narz misses with a punch to the body.
Narz pressing his opponent against the cage.
Narz scores with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Narz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Andermatt darts in trying to clinch
and Narz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andermatt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Andermatt moves out of range of the leg kick from Narz.
Andermatt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Narz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Andermatt moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Andermatt misses.
Andermatt looks to land a right hand but Narz moved out of range.
Narz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Narz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Narz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Narz misses with a body shot.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Narz moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andermatt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Narz's hands.
Narz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Andermatt misses its target.
Narz misses with a kick to the body.
Narz misses with a straight right.
Narz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Narz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Some wild striking there from Narz.
Narz throws a leg kick that misses.
A big right from Narz misses.
Narz works Andermatt's body with a nice hook.
Narz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Narz misses with a few strikes there.
Andermatt moves away from the strike by Narz.
Andermatt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Andermatt lands a nice hook to Narz's body. Narz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Narz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Andermatt there.
Andermatt scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andermatt delivers a nice body kick.
Andermatt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Andermatt lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Narz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Narz connects with a solid leg kick.
Andermatt on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Andermatt just misses with a punch to the body.
Narz thinks about the counter body kick.
Narz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Narz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Narz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Narz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Andermatt feints and then cracks Narz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Narz down.
Narz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Andermatt moves in looking to clinch but Narz pushes him off.
Andermatt's corner calls for a 1-2. Andermatt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Narz throws a lazy right hand but Andermatt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Narz checks a leg kick nicely.
Andermatt slips a jab and a cross from Narz.
Andermatt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Andermatt throws a head kick but Narz moves out of range.
Andermatt misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Andermatt scores with a jab to the body.
Narz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Narz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Narz throws a low kick but Andermatt moves out of range easily.
Narz throws a wild body kick that Andermatt sees coming a mile off.
Andermatt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andermatt with the inside leg kick.
Narz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Andermatt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Narz.
Narz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Narz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andermatt.
Andermatt takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Narz moves into the clinch.
Andermatt misses with a punch on the inside.
Narz lands a nice uppercut.
Narz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andermatt backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andermatt misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Narz.
Andermatt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Andermatt lands an uppercut.
Andermatt swings wildly with an uppercut but Narz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Narz misses with a body punch.
Narz misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Narz - that landed with a thud.
Andermatt struggles to land a body shot inside as Narz controls his hands.
Andermatt tries to throw a body punch but Narz avoids it by throwing Andermatt back against the cage.
Narz can't find room to land a body shot as Andermatt controls the action.
Andermatt throws a punch but it's blocked by Narz.
Narz blocking some punches. #BC2#
Narz manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Narz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Narz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andermatt manages to avoid it.
Narz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Roger Andermatt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peter Narz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Narz cracks a nice hook into Andermatt's ribs.

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 Roger Andermatt.
I think Narz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Peter Narz!

A very excited looking Peter Narz rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: ALPHA-1: Interlude     
Date:   May 02, 2021
#R1#
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andermatt tried to score with a low kick but Williams checks it.
We've been hearing reports that Williams has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Andermatt throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Williams has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Andermatt.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Andermatt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Williams checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Williams lands with a right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Williams takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andermatt.
Andermatt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Andermatt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Williams scores with a nice strike.
Andermatt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Andermatt throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Williams darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
Williams throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Andermatt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Andermatt jabs Williams to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Andermatt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Andermatt throws a low kick but Williams avoids it.
Andermatt throws a low kick but Williams moves out of range easily.
Andermatt slips a jab from Williams.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Andermatt.#T1#
Andermatt tried to score with a low kick but Williams checks it.
Robin Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Williams clinches up against the cage.
Williams working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Andermatt scores with a hook to the body.
Williams tries to work over Andermatt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andermatt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andermatt blocks a body shot from Williams.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Andermatt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Williams.
A short uppercut from Williams.
Andermatt effectively controlling the action here.
Andermatt has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Williams wants to take the fight to the mat but Andermatt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Andermatt trying to control the position but instead, Williams has worked for underhooks and has pushed Andermatt into the cage.
Andermatt tries to land a knee to the head but Williams blocks with his arms. #TD#
Williams gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Andermatt regains guard. #T2#
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!
Williams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams throwing strikes from guard but Andermatt blocks nicely.
Williams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Williams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Williams wants to control from the top but Andermatt keeps moving.
Andermatt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Andermatt postures up.
Andermatt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Williams has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Williams is trying to keep Andermatt in close. #T3#
Andermatt is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Andermatt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Andermatt is pushing down on Williams's leg trying to pass to half guard. Williams is fighting to maintain full guard but Andermatt has managed to sneak the leg through.
Andermatt is pressing down on Williams's thigh, looking to free his foot. Williams is holding on for now.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.
Williams works his way to full guard. Good work.
Andermatt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Williams 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.
Williams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Andermatt stays in close to Williams's body and controls the position.
Andermatt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Andermatt postures up.
Andermatt is fighting to break Williams's control of his arms but Williams is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Andermatt wants to stand but Williams is controlling his posture from full guard.
Andermatt wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.#SUB#
Williams looking for subs off his back but Andermatt has passed one foot through into half guard.
Williams trying to control from the bottom.
Andermatt controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Andermatt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Williams doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Andermatt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Robin Williams will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Andermatt.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Andermatt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andermatt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Williams swings for the body but Andermatt moves out of range.
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andermatt throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Williams throws a jab when Andermatt was well out of range.
Williams stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Andermatt.
Andermatt is looking to slow Williams down with leg kicks.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Andermatt avoids the body shot from Williams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Williams moves out of range of the leg kick from Andermatt.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andermatt.
Andermatt feints a counter leg kick.
Andermatt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Williams connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A leg kick checked by Williams.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Andermatt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Andermatt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Williams avoids the body shot from Andermatt.
Andermatt throws a leg kick that misses.
Andermatt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Andermatt ducks down to avoid it.
Andermatt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Andermatt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Robin Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Andermatt can pounce on him.
Williams punishes Andermatt's body with a nice straight punch.
Williams moves out of range as Andermatt strikes.
Andermatt misses with a straight left.
Williams is looking to counter the offense by Andermatt and move into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Williams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Andermatt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Williams checks it well.
Andermatt throws a low kick but Williams moves out of range easily.
Nice shot by Williams.
Andermatt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Andermatt throws a leg kick but Williams moved away.
Williams throws a hook but Andermatt blocks it.
Andermatt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Williams with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andermatt staying out of range there.#T2#
Williams tries to clinch up.
Andermatt swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Andermatt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Williams staying out of range there.
Andermatt staying out of range there.
Williams staying out of range there.
A cross from Williams lands.
Roger Andermatt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andermatt slips a jab from Williams.
Andermatt throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andermatt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Andermatt lands with a nice body punch.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andermatt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Andermatt moved out of range.
Andermatt misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Williams's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Andermatt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Williams scrambles back to his feet.
Nice shot lands for Williams.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Andermatt moves away from the strike by Williams.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andermatt.
Williams checks a leg kick.#T3#
Williams throws a jab when Andermatt was well out of range.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Andermatt is out of range.
Andermatt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Williams. That did some damage!
Some bone on bone action there as Williams checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A jab from Williams misses.
Andermatt lands a leg kick that knocks Williams off balance momentarily.
Andermatt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Williams is able to avoid easily.
Andermatt misses with a looping right.
Andermatt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Williams checks it well.
Andermatt clobbers Williams with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Andermatt throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andermatt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Williams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andermatt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andermatt.
Andermatt misses with a low kick.
Andermatt moves forwards but Williams connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Andermatt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams connects with a crisp jab.
Andermatt avoids the body shot from Williams. #T4#
Andermatt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams clobbers Andermatt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Williams lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Andermatt digs a good hook to Williams's body.
Andermatt misses with a wild body shot.
Williams misses the jab.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Andermatt's head but Andermatt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andermatt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Andermatt thumps Williams with a low kick.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andermatt needs to keep his hands up - Williams had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams connects with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Andermatt.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andermatt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Williams.
Andermatt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Robin Williams will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andermatt.
Andermatt throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andermatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Andermatt misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Williams tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andermatt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Williams lands with a good body shot.
Andermatt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Williams throwing a counter right hand but Andermatt manages to avoid it.
Andermatt throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams throws a hook but Andermatt blocks it.
Williams backing away here, and Andermatt unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Andermatt throws a solid leg kick but Williams takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Andermatt.
Williams lands a nice looking body shot.
Andermatt misses the shot to the body.
Andermatt with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andermatt moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Andermatt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Andermatt moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Andermatt takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Williams takes a swing at Andermatt's ribcage but misses.
Andermatt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Williams momentarily.
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!
Williams scores with a jab to the body.
Andermatt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams. #T1#
Williams tests Andermatt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andermatt misses with a wild body shot.
Andermatt is looking to land body kicks.
Andermatt throws a low kick but Williams avoids it.
Williams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Andermatt misses with an uppercut.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams lands a jab.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Williams moves into range and clinches up with Andermatt.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Andermatt.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andermatt works on Williams's body with a couple of short punches.
Andermatt trying to stall but Williams improves his position.
Williams lands a hook that snaps the head of Andermatt backwards. #BC#
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andermatt with the inside leg kick.
Andermatt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Williams shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Andermatt as he avoids it easily.
Williams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andermatt doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Andermatt throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andermatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Andermatt.
Andermatt tries to score with a low kick but Williams moves his leg out of the way.
Andermatt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Williams smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Williams does it's job there.
Andermatt moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Andermatt throws a leg kick but Williams moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Andermatt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Williams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Andermatt takes one to the chin there.
Andermatt moves out of range of the strikes.
Andermatt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andermatt misses with a body shot.
Andermatt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Williams has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Andermatt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Williams scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Andermatt throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Williams lands with a good body shot.
Andermatt scoring well with a low kick there.
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andermatt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Williams has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Andermatt catches Williams with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Williams is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Williams works the jab nicely.
Williams swings for the body but Andermatt moves out of range.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andermatt.
Andermatt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Andermatt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Donk. Williams catches Andermatt right on the button with a cross.
Williams scores with a jab. Andermatt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Andermatt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Andermatt moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Andermatt does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Andermatt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Williams misses.
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!
Andermatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Williams is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Andermatt.
Williams throws a body punch but Andermatt moves out of range.
Williams digs a good body shot into Andermatt's ribs.
Andermatt throws a leg kick but Williams moved away.#T4#
Andermatt tries to work over Williams's front leg with a kick but Williams checks it.
Andermatt loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.#CL#
Williams forces Andermatt back against the cage and clinches.
Andermatt is trying to stall.
Williams has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Andermatt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Andermatt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andermatt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andermatt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andermatt swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andermatt scores with a shoulder strike.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams wants to take the fight to the mat but Andermatt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robin Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Williams softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Roger Andermatt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robin Williams has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Andermatt lands an uppercut.

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 Robin Williams.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Williams, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robin Williams!

Robin Williams spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: SMASH: Edmond vs Weudke     
Date:   Apr 03, 2021
#R1#
Jakua throws a body shot but no joy.
Andermatt tries a head kick but it misses.
Andermatt swings for the body but Jakua moves out of range.
Jakua is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jakua fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Andermatt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Andermatt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Andermatt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jakua. That did some damage!
Andermatt connects with a solid leg kick.
Jakua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andermatt lands a head kick!
Jakua 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 lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jakua at a distance.
Andermatt misses with a shot to the body
and Jakua counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jakua lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Andermatt at a distance.
Andermatt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Andermatt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jakua misses with the combination.
Andermatt throws a head kick but Jakua moves out of range. #T1#
Andermatt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jakua.
Andermatt throws a head kick that misses.
Jakua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andermatt was well out of range. Poor timing from Jakua.
Jakua missing with a left hand there. Andermatt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jakua fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Andermatt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jakua.
Jakua moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jakua throws a lazy right hand but Andermatt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andermatt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jakua's head backwards.
Jakua blocks a head kick by Andermatt.
A low kick from Andermatt is predictable there
letting Jakua counter with a right hand.
A cross from Andermatt lands.
Nice defenses there by Jakua.
It looked like Jakua was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Andermatt.
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!
Jakua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Andermatt as he connects with a hook.
Jakua misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Andermatt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jakua takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jakua on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Jakua lands a jab.
Jakua throws a shot to the body.
Andermatt throws a sloppy head kick
and Jakua counters with a right hand to the body.
Jakua misses with a straight right.
Jakua slips a jab and a cross from Andermatt.
Andermatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jakua was well out of range. Poor timing from Andermatt.
Jakua takes a jab right on the kisser.
A shot to the body from Andermatt misses
and Jakua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jakua takes a swing at Andermatt's ribcage but misses.
Jakua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been told by Jakua's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jakua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andermatt.
Andermatt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Andermatt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jakua manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andermatt lands a body shot.
Jakua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Andermatt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jakua looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good shot there by Andermatt.#T3#
Andermatt lands a body shot. #CL2#
Andermatt gets a clinch.
Jakua wants to get back to striking at distance but Andermatt won't allow it.
Andermatt swings wildly with an uppercut but Jakua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andermatt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jakua backwards.
Andermatt lands a left hand.
A short left from Andermatt.
Andermatt pushes Jakua back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Andermatt.
Jakua wants to break free but Andermatt has control.
Andermatt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jakua's efforts to push away.
Andermatt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jakua blocking some punches.
Jakua wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4#
Andermatt tries to work over Jakua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jakua avoids a wild elbow strike from Andermatt.
Jakua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andermatt's elbow.
Jakua is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Andermatt swings wildly with an uppercut but Jakua uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jakua.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andermatt has a couple of punches blocked by Jakua.
Andermatt misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Andermatt fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jakua scores with a nice hook to the head.
Andermatt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jakuas head.
Jakua swings wildly with an uppercut but Andermatt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jakua is struggling to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Andermatt dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jakua misses with a series of wild punches.
Andermatt moves in looking to clinch but Jakua pushes him off.
Jakua throws a body punch but Andermatt moves out of range.
Roger Andermatt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andermatt lands a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Andermatt.
A head kick misses from Andermatt.
Andermatt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jakua digs a good body shot into Andermatt's ribs.
Andermatt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Andermatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andermatt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jakua walks into a left hand.
Crunch! Andermatt slams his shin into Jakua's torso.
Jakua scores with the left hand. Andermatt knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andermatt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jakua moves forwards but Andermatt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Andermatt scores with a head kick. #T1#
Jakua blocks a head kick by Andermatt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Andermatt.
A quick step to the side and Jakua tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andermatt lands a nice hook to Jakua's body. Jakua takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jakua misses with a shot to the body
and Andermatt counters with a stiff right hand.
Andermatt avoids the body shot from Jakua.
Andermatt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Andermatt scores with a sloppy right hand. Jakua should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Jakua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andermatt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jakua.
Andermatt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jakua takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Andermatt lands a nice hook to Jakua's body. Jakua takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Andermatt dips to his left and cracks Jakua with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andermatt misses with a head kick.
Andermatt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jakua misses with a body shot.
Jakua looks to score with a jab to the body but Andermatt is just out of range.
Roger Andermatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Andermatt keeps Jakua at a distance using the push kick.
Jakua misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Andermatt misses.
Jakua connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Andermatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jakua was well out of range. Poor timing from Andermatt.
Andermatt misses the jab.
Jakua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Andermatt connects with a solid leg kick.
Jakua drops his hands momentarily and Andermatt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jakua swinging wildly here.
Jakua looks to score with a jab to the body but Andermatt is just out of range.
Andermatt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andermatt avoids the body shot from Jakua.
Andermatt throws out a counter right but Jakua avoids it with no problem.
Jakua is looking to wear down Andermatt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jakua swinging wildly here.
Andermatt throws a head kick that misses
and Jakua makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jakua throws a body shot but no joy.
Andermatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Jakua is just out of range.#T3#
Andermatt thuds his shin into the meat of Jakua's side.
Andermatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Jakua is just out of range.
A nice leg kick from Andermatt, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andermatt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Andermatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jakua.
Jakua takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jakua takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jakua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donk. Jakua catches Andermatt right on the button with a cross.
Jakua is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Andermatt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jakua takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Andermatt misses with a wild body shot.
Andermatt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jakua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andermatt.
Jakua takes a swing at Andermatt's ribcage but misses.
Jakua looks to land a combination but Andermatt avoids it well. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andermatt throws a one two combo.
Andermatt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jakua counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jakua just misses with a punch to the body.
Jakua takes a swing at Andermatt's ribcage but misses.
Andermatt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jakua staying out of range there.
It looked like Jakua wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jakua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Andermatt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jakua sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jakua shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jakua takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jakua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andermatt manages to avoid it.
Jakua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jakua misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Andermatt. That's going to slow Jakua down.
Jakua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andermatt avoids the body shot from Jakua.
Andermatt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jakua scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andermatt doesn't seem bothered though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Andermatt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Andermatt works the jab nicely.
Andermatt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Andermatt lands with a right hand.
Andermatt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Andermatt.#ROC2#Jakua is rocked!
Jakua misses with a body shot.
Jakua takes a kick to the side of the head.
Oh Jakua is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Andermatt scores with a punch to the head.
Andermatt closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Jakua! Andermatt dives in looking to finish! Jakua is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Andermatt!
During a confident post fight interview, Roger Andermatt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: ENIGMA 7     
Date:   Mar 06, 2021
#R1#
Andermatt throws a body punch but O Malley moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for O Malley.
O Malley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Andermatt ducks under a wild hook from O Malley.
Andermatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Malley.
Andermatt tries a switch kick but it misses it's 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.
O Malley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Andermatt.
As O Malley looks to move away, Andermatt throws a big counter combo but O Malley just gets out of the way.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by O Malley!
Andermatt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Andermatt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Andermatt misses with a body kick.
O Malley has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Andermatt is landing a low percentage of strikes.
O Malley misses with the combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Andermatt throws a low kick but O Malley avoids it.
Andermatt misses with a hook. O Malley ducked under it nicely.
O Malley throws a leg kick but Andermatt checks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for O Malley.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andermatt tries to land a front kick but O Malley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shane O Malley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andermatt scores with a decent looking hook.
O Malley lands with an overhand left.
Andermatt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. O Malley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
O Malley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
O Malley avoids the head kick by Andermatt.
O Malley tries to counter with a clinch but Andermatt shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
O Malley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andermatt throws out the jab.
Andermatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Malley manages to avoid it.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Malley moves away.
Andermatt misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Andermatt clinches up with O Malley and pushes him back against the cage.
O Malley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andermatt.
Andermatt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
O Malley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O Malley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andermatt.
Andermatt avoiding damage.
Andermatt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
O Malley throws a punch but it's blocked by Andermatt.
O Malley is trying to break the clinch but Andermatt has him pressed against the cage.
Andermatt lands with a right to the head.
Andermatt trying to stall but O Malley improves his position.
Andermatt cracks O Malley with a nice body shot.#BC2#
O Malley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andermatt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andermatt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and O Malley is able to avoid easily.
Andermatt motions for O Malley to come forward. Andermatt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
O Malley throws a body punch but Andermatt moves out of range.
Andermatt avoids the head kick by O Malley.
Andermatt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Andermatt takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andermatt scores with a hook to the body. O Malley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
O Malley scores with a jab.
O Malley slips under a jab from Andermatt.
Andermatt tries to clinch but O Malley moves out of range.
Andermatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Malley manages to avoid it.
Andermatt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andermatt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
O Malley with the counter takedown but Andermatt avoids it easily.
Andermatt tries to score with a low kick but O Malley moves his leg out of the way.
Andermatt misses with a kick to the body.
O Malley blocks a head kick by Andermatt.
O Malley scoring well with a low kick there.
Roger Andermatt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Malley misses with a low kick.
Andermatt misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Malley scores with a shot to the body.
Andermatt throws a leg kick that misses.
O Malley lands a head shot.
O Malley connects with a looping right hand.
Andermatt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shane O Malley will probably get the nod.
That's time! Andermatt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
O Malley closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Andermatt is looking to chop away at O Malley's legs. #CL#
Andermatt clinches up with O Malley and pushes him back against the cage.
Andermatt lands a left hand that snaps the head of O Malley backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Andermatt.
O Malley wants to take the fight to the mat but Andermatt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Andermatt blocking some punches.
Andermatt scores with a hook to the body.
Andermatt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andermatt scores with a shoulder strike.
O Malley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Andermatt pushes O Malley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Andermatt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Malley.
O Malley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Andermatt can't find room to land a body shot as O Malley controls the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Malley misses with some punches.
O Malley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Andermatt is keeping busy.
Andermatt taking a breather.
Andermatt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Andermatt lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Andermatt digs a right hand underneath O Malley's ribcage. O Malley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Andermatt tries a body shot but O Malley blocks it.
O Malley is trying to break the clinch but Andermatt has him pressed against the cage.
Andermatt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Andermatt.
O Malley misses with an elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on O Malley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
O Malley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, O Malley throws an elbow but misses.
A short left from Andermatt.
Andermatt lands a left hand that snaps the head of O Malley backwards.
Andermatt misses with a knee strike.
A short left from Andermatt.
Andermatt keeps control of O Malley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Andermatt lands a body punch in the clinch.
O Malley lands an elbow just above Andermatt 's eye.
O Malley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
O Malley misses with a body punch.
Andermatt digs a right hand underneath O Malley's ribcage. O Malley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Andermatt lands with a right to the head.
Andermatt lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Andermatt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of O Malley backwards.
Andermatt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Andermatt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down O Malley.
Roger Andermatt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
O Malley misses with an elbow strike.
Andermatt tries to work over O Malley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andermatt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Andermatt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
O Malley blocks an uppercut.
Andermatt swings wildly with an uppercut but O Malley uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by O Malley. #CUT2#It looks like Roger Andermatt has been cut.
O Malley prevents a body shot from Andermatt.
Andermatt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
O Malley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC2#
O Malley manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andermatt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Malley defending well as Andermatt loads up on a big left hand.
O Malley scores with a jab.
Andermatt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Andermatt throws a head kick that O Malley semi-blocks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Andermatt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roger Andermatt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Andermatt throws a head kick but O Malley moves out of range.
Andermatt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O Malley can do to turn this around?#CL#
O Malley tries to keep at a distance but Andermatt has taken the fight into the clinch.
O Malley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
O Malley blocks a body shot from Andermatt.
Andermatt blocks the elbow strike.
Andermatt is leaning against O Malley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
O Malley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andermatt misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
O Malley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
O Malley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Andermatt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten O Malley somewhat.
A punch lands to the side of O Malley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Malley lands a nice hook to Andermatt's body. Andermatt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Andermatt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Malley.
O Malley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #ROC#O Malley is rocked!
Andermatt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Malley.
O Malley is still on wobbly legs! Can Andermatt finish him?
O Malley throws a head kick that misses.
O Malley seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
O Malley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Andermatt takes a swing at O Malley's ribcage but misses.
Andermatt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
O Malley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andermatt doesn't seem bothered though.
O Malley throws a looping overhand right but Andermatt ducks down to avoid it.
Andermatt lands a glancing blow to the side of O Malley's head.
Andermatt avoids the head kick by O Malley.
O Malley throws a lazy uppercut
and Andermatt counters with a stiff right hand.
Andermatt with a jab.
O Malley thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Andermatt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Andermatt misses with a body shot.
Andermatt connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks O Malley out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roger Andermatt!
An out of breath Roger Andermatt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: ENIGMA 3     
Date:   Jan 30, 2021
#R1#
Andermatt misses with a head kick.
Andermatt throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily.
Andermatt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keenan.
Andermatt is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Andermatt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Andermatt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Andermatt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keenan.
Andermatt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Keenan blocks an uppercut.
Andermatt content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Keenan.
Andermatt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andermatt lands a right hand.
Andermatt working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andermatt.
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!
Keenan misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Keenan.
A head punch on the inside from Keenan fails to land.
Keenan working aggressively here.
Keenan takes a shot to the head.
Andermatt misses with a body punch.
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 stalling the fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keenan.
Andermatt working aggressively here. #T1#
Keenan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andermatt backwards.
Andermatt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Andermatt.
Andermatt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andermatt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andermatt swings wildly with an uppercut but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andermatt.
Keenan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Keenan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Andermatt taking a breather.
A short right from Andermatt.
Keenan lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Keenan.
A right hook to the body lands for Keenan.
Keenan lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keenan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Keenan throws a punch but it's blocked by Andermatt.
Keenan lands a body punch.
Andermatt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Keenan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Keenan fails to land.
Andermatt misses with a punch to the body.
Andermatt pushes Keenan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Keenan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Andermatt or not.
Keenan lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keenan.
Andermatt blocks a body shot from Keenan.
Andermatt scores with a shot to the side of Keenan's head.
Keenan prevents a body shot from Andermatt.
Andermatt swings wildly with an uppercut but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keenan prevents a body shot from Andermatt.
Andermatt trying to control the position but instead, Keenan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Andermatt into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Keenan.
Andermatt looking to slow down the pace here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keenan can't find room to land a body shot as Andermatt controls the action.
Keenan misses with the head strike.
Keenan misses with some punches.
Andermatt blocking some punches.
Keenan swings wildly with an uppercut but Andermatt uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ryan Keenan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Keenan takes a swing at Andermatt's ribcage but misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Andermatt!
Andermatt throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Keenan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Keenan.
Andermatt lands a jab to the nose.
Andermatt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Keenan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andermatt doesn't seem bothered though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Keenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keenan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Keenan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andermatt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Andermatt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Andermatt has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Keenan.
Andermatt throws a push kick but Keenan slaps the foot to one side.
Andermatt looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range.
Andermatt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Andermatt lands a right hook to the body.
Andermatt on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Good leg kick by Keenan. #T1#
Keenan misses with a straight left.
Andermatt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Andermatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Andermatt.
Keenan throws a looping overhand right but Andermatt ducks down to avoid it.
Andermatt thuds a left hand into Keenan's body.
Keenan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Andermatt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Keenan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Andermatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andermatt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Keenan throws out a loose jab but Andermatt uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Andermatt counters with a quick kick to the body but Keenan blocks it.
Andermatt is looking to clinch but Keenan is avoiding it.
Keenan with a nice cross.
Andermatt lands a jab to the head.
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 swing and a miss from Keenan.
No joy there for Keenan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Andermatt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andermatt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keenan moves out of range of the body kick from Andermatt. #T2#
Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andermatt.
Keenan looks to land a right hand but Andermatt moved out of range.
Andermatt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Keenan lands with a hook. Andermatt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Andermatt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keenan.
Andermatt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Andermatt swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Keenan lands a nice looking body kick.
Keenan moves out of range as Andermatt strikes.
Keenan connects with a nice looking jab.
Andermatt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keenan cracks Andermatt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Andermatt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keenan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andermatt misses with a straight right.
Keenan wants to counter the offense by Andermatt and move into the clinch position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keenan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Keenan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan throws a body shot but no joy.
Andermatt quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Andermatt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Keenan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.#R3#
Keenan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andermatt was well out of range. Poor timing from Keenan.
Andermatt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Keenan at a distance.
Keenan avoids the body shot from Andermatt.
Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andermatt.
Andermatt tries a head kick but it misses.
Andermatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keenan throws a body shot but no joy.
Keenan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andermatt is looking to wear down Keenan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Keenan scores with a head kick. Andermatt tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Andermatt throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Keenan's head.
Keenan swinging wildly here.
Keenan checks a leg kick.
Keenan lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keenan misses the shot to the body.
Andermatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range.
Keenan wants to counter the offense by Andermatt and move into the clinch position.
Andermatt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Keenan lands a nice shot to the body.
Andermatt blocks a head kick by Keenan. #T1#
Keenan lands with a good body shot.
Andermatt connects with a body shot that sends Keenan's belly button to the back.
Andermatt throws a head kick but Keenan moves out of range.
Andermatt just misses with a punch to the body.
Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keenan blocks a head kick by Andermatt.
Keenan tries to counter with a clinch but Andermatt shakes him off and moves away.
Andermatt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Keenan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Andermatt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Keenan throws a head kick but Andermatt moves out of range.
Ryan Keenan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Keenan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Keenan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Andermatt avoids a kick to the body.
Andermatt throws a body shot but no joy.
Andermatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it.
Andermatt scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andermatt blocks a head kick by Keenan.
Keenan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Keenan misses with a body kick.#T2#
Andermatt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ryan Keenan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andermatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range.
Keenan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Andermatt misses the shot to the body.
Andermatt throws a head kick that Keenan semi-blocks.
Andermatt lands a really nice looking cross but Keenan seems unphased.
Keenan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice shot lands for Keenan.
Keenan digs a good hook to Andermatt's body.
Andermatt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Andermatt lands a head shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Keenan blocks the leg kick.
Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andermatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Andermatt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keenan connects with a crisp jab.
Keenan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Andermatt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Roger Andermatt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andermatt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Andermatt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryan Keenan.
Well Keenan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Keenan!

Ryan Keenan decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: ENIGMA 1     
Date:   Jan 02, 2021
#R1##CL#
Andermatt drives through and clinches with Strdoza against the cage.
Andermatt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Andermatt misses with a knee strike.
Andermatt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strdoza tries to pull guard but Andermatt forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Strdoza jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Andermatt walks away with a smile on his face. Strdoza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Andermatt forces Strdoza back against the cage and clinches.
Andermatt misses with a punch on the inside.
Andermatt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Andermatt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Strdoza is working for takedown but Andermatt is calmly controlling the position for now.
Roger Andermatt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Strdoza.
Andermatt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Andermatt.
Andermatt scores with a hook to the body.
Strdoza looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Andermatt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Strdoza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Andermatt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andermatt tries to throw a body punch but Strdoza avoids it by throwing Andermatt back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Andermatt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Strdoza's brow. #T1#
Andermatt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Strdoza's efforts to push away.
Strdoza prevents a body shot from Andermatt.
Andermatt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Andermatt.
Strdoza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Andermatt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Strdoza blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice body punch from Andermatt - that landed with a thud.
Strdoza jumps guard but Andermatt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Andermatt misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Andermatt.
Andermatt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strdoza backwards.
Andermatt presses Strdoza against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Strdoza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Strdoza is working for takedown but Andermatt is calmly controlling the position for now.
Andermatt lands with a right to the head.
Andermatt lands a left hand. #T2#
Andermatt misses with a knee to the head.
Andermatt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strdoza is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Andermatt is defending well.
Andermatt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strdoza backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andermatt lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD2#
Strdoza manages to pull guard.
Andermatt controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Strdoza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Andermatt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Andermatt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Strdoza slips under a jab.
Strdoza doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Andermatt throws a head kick but Strdoza moves out of range.
Andermatt throws a lazy head kick
letting Strdoza counter with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andermatt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Strdoza unleashes a big counter combination but Andermatt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Andermatt connects with an inside leg kick.
Andermatt jabs at Strdoza's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andermatt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Andermatt clobbers Strdoza with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A good leg kick by Andermatt.
Andermatt looks to land a left hand but Strdoza moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Andermatt lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Andermatt throws a hook but Strdoza avoids it easily.
Roger Andermatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andermatt scores with a kick to the midsection.
Andermatt pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Andermatt drives through and clinches with Strdoza against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andermatt.
Strdoza is trying to break the clinch but Andermatt is controlling him.
Strdoza is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Andermatt to keep the fight standing.
Andermatt lands an uppercut.
Andermatt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Andermatt has Strdoza pressed against the cage.
Andermatt is pressed up against the cage. Strdoza has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Andermatt down to the mat. Andermatt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Andermatt misses with an uppercut. Strdoza saw that one coming.
As Andermatt backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Andermatt manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Andermatt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#It looks like Chad Strdoza has been cut.
Andermatt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andermatt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Strdoza blocks a head kick by Andermatt.
Strdoza unleashes a big counter combination but Andermatt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Andermatt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Andermatt tries to land a body kick
and Strdoza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strdoza slips a jab from Andermatt.
Andermatt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Andermatt throws a sloppy head kick
letting Strdoza counter with a right hand.
Andermatt throws a hook but Strdoza avoids it easily.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Strdoza takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A clash of legs there as Strdoza blocks the low kick.
Strdoza doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Andermatt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chad Strdoza's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Andermatt tries a low kick but Strdoza avoids it.
A low kick from Andermatt misses
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Andermatt thuds a left hand into Strdoza's body.
Andermatt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slow jab from Andermatt misses its intended target.
Chad Strdoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andermatt throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Strdoza's head.
Strdoza takes a kick to the side of the head.#ROC#Strdoza is rocked!
Andermatt drops Strdoza with a big left hand! Strdoza is injured, injured bad! Andermatt jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 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.

 

Event: FARTMMA 123     
Date:   Nov 07, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hill lands a nice shot to the body.
Hill moves out of range as Andermatt throws a body kick.
Hill definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hill lands with a right hand.
Hill avoids the head kick by Andermatt.
Hill tries to counter by clinching up but Andermatt breaks away and moves out of range.
Andermatt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hill walks into a straight right hand from Andermatt.
A lazy left from Hill finds it's target.
Andermatt looks to land a right hand but Hill moved out of range.
Hill seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hill throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Andermatt on the side of the head.
Hill lands with an overhand left.
Hill scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andermatt doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Andermatt lands with a shot to the body.
Andermatt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hill takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hill misses with a looping right.
Hill throws a sloppy body shot
and Andermatt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andermatt's coach down at Average Joe’s Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Andermatt's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hill misses with the combination.
Andermatt throws a body punch but Hill moves out of range.
Hill steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Andermatt. That one must have hurt.
Andermatt slips under a jab.
Andermatt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hill uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andermatt.
Hill connects with the punch.
Hill swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Andermatt.#T1#
Andermatt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hill misses with a wild body shot.
Hill just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Hill.
Hill moves out of range of the leg kick from Andermatt.
A quick step to the side and Hill tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hill looks to score with a jab to the body but Andermatt is just out of range.
Andermatt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hill tries to clinch up but Andermatt circles away and keeps his distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Andermatt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hill slips a jab from Andermatt.#CL2#
Hill gets tackled into the cage by Andermatt. Andermatt maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andermatt.
Hill can't find room to land a body shot as Andermatt controls the action.
Hill takes a shot to the head.
Andermatt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Andermatt lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andermatt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andermatt has a couple of punches blocked by Hill.
Andermatt throws a punch but it's blocked by Hill.
Andermatt lands a hook that snaps the head of Hill backwards. #T2#
Andermatt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hill.
Hill throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Andermatt.
Hill lands a hook that snaps the head of Andermatt backwards.
Hill makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Andermatt has a couple of punches blocked by Hill.
Andermatt misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Andermatt.
Andermatt has a couple of punches blocked by Hill.
Andermatt misses with the head strike.
Hill lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andermatt backwards.
Andermatt scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andermatt.
Andermatt stalling in the clinch.
Hill scores with a hook to the body.
Hill throws a punch but it's blocked by Andermatt.
Hill is looking to take this one to the mat.
Andermatt tries to stall but Hill uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hill lands a left hand.
Hill makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Andermatt stops a takedown attempt from Hill.
Andermatt tries a body shot but Hill blocks it. #T3#
Andermatt struggles to land a body shot inside as Hill controls his hands.
Andermatt blocks an uppercut.
Andermatt misses with a punch on the inside.
Hill struggles to land a body shot inside as Andermatt controls his hands.
Hill lands a body punch in the clinch.
Andermatt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andermatt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andermatt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andermatt lands a hook that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Hill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andermatt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hill softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hill blocking some punches.
Andermatt misses with a body punch.
Andermatt is working Hill over against the cage.
Andermatt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hill's elbow.
Hill working aggressively here.
Andermatt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hill misses with some punches.
Andermatt tries to work over Hill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hill prevents a body shot from Andermatt.
Hill lands an uppercut.#T4#
Hill lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hill lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andermatt backwards.
Andermatt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hill misses with a punch on the inside.
Hill lands with a short shot to the head.
Andermatt prevents a body shot from Hill.
Hill lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hill throws a punch but it's blocked by Andermatt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andermatt.
Andermatt misses with the head strike.
Andermatt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hill misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andermatt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Andermatt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Andermatt gets through Hill's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Andermatt lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Darrel Hill will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hill lands with a nice body punch.
Hill throws a good cross that connects.
Andermatt throws a head kick but Hill moves out of range.
Hill appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Andermatt drives through and clinches with Hill against the cage.
Andermatt pushes Hill back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Andermatt fails to land.
Hill lands with a right to the head.
Hill blocks the elbow strike.
Hill lands a body punch.
Andermatt controlling the action here for a moment.
Andermatt swings wildly with an uppercut but Hill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andermatt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Andermatt.
A short left from Hill.
Hill has a couple of punches blocked by Andermatt.
Hill can't find room to land a body shot as Andermatt controls the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hill lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andermatt backwards. #BC#
Hill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hill jabs Andermatt to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Andermatt moves out of range as Hill strikes.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andermatt wants to clinch.
Hill throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Andermatt counters with a stiff right hand.
Andermatt throws a head kick but Hill moves out of range.
Hill missing with a left hand there. Andermatt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hill stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A decent looking cross lands there for Andermatt.
Andermatt misses the jab.
Andermatt misses with a body kick.
Hill lands a jab.
Andermatt misses with a looping right.
Hill jabs Andermatt right on the nose. Andermatt blinks but takes it well.
Andermatt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hill has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hill takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andermatt.
Andermatt throws a jab when Hill was well out of range.
Andermatt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Andermatt dips to his left and cracks Hill with an uppercut!#T2#
Andermatt throws a hook but Hill blocks it.
A jab lands there for Andermatt.
Andermatt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hill's sensitive parts.
Andermatt moves out of range of the strikes.
Andermatt misses with a body shot.
Andermatt throws a lazy right hand but Hill sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hill tries to move into range but Andermatt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hill avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hill misses with a straight right.
Darrel Hill is winning the standup battle so far.
Hill swings for the body but Andermatt moves out of range.
Andermatt ducks under a wild hook from Hill.
Andermatt misses with a two punch combination.
Hill connects with a looping right hand.
Hill misses with an uppercut. Andermatt saw that one coming.
Andermatt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hill keeps the fight on the outside.
Andermatt throws a nice looking combination but Hill bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andermatt.
Hill misses with a straight right.
Hill checks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Andermatt misses its intended target. #T3#
Nice shot by Hill.
Andermatt misses with an uppercut.
Hill digs a good body shot into Andermatt's ribs.
Andermatt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hill manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hill blocks a head kick by Andermatt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Andermatt.
Hill misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Andermatt.
Andermatt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hill.
Andermatt throws a head kick that misses.
Hill defending well as Andermatt loads up on a big left hand.
Hill lands with a cross.
Jab from Hill.
Hill with a jab.
Andermatt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hill on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hill catches Andermatt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hill throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Andermatt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hill looks to land a right hand but Andermatt moved out of range.
Andermatt misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Hill wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Andermatt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Darrel Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hill throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hill connects with the punch.#CL#
Hill gets a clinch.
A short right from Andermatt.
Roger Andermatt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hill misses with some punches.
Andermatt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Come on Andermatt - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hill wants to break free but Andermatt has control.
Hill lands a hook that snaps the head of Andermatt backwards.
Andermatt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andermatt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Andermatt has a couple of punches blocked by Hill.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andermatt.
Andermatt gets through Hill's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hill misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch on the inside from Hill fails to land.
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 Darrel Hill will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Hill uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Andermatt has time to react.
Andermatt throws the left hand but Hill avoids the punch easily.
Hill is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Hill misses the target.
Andermatt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andermatt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hill throws the left hand but Andermatt avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Hill misses its intended target.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Hill misses its target.
Andermatt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Andermatt throws a body shot but no joy.
Hill appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Andermatt misses with a body kick.
Hill lands a jab to Andermatt's midsection.
Andermatt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Hill was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Andermatt.
Andermatt throws an overhand right that lands on Hill's shoulder, as Hill tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andermatt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andermatt raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hill ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hill moves away.
Hill with a nice cross.#CL2#
Andermatt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hill lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hill misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Andermatt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hill can't get the takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hill.
Andermatt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Andermatt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andermatt connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hill's face. #CUT2#It looks like Darrel Hill has been cut.
Andermatt cracks Hill with a nice body shot.
Andermatt scores with a shoulder strike.
Andermatt misses with the head strike.
Hill blocking some punches.
Andermatt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andermatt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hill is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Andermatt is defending well.
Andermatt lands a right hand.
Andermatt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hill prevents a body shot from Andermatt.
Andermatt leaning against his opponent.
Hill blocking some punches. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hill.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hill scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Andermatt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Hill.
Andermatt lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andermatt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Andermatt blocks a body shot from Hill.
Andermatt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andermatt lands an elbow that stopped Hill in his tracks for a moment.
Andermatt misses with a punch to the body.
Andermatt throws a head punch that misses.
Andermatt throws an elbow but it misses.
Hill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hill can't find room to land a body shot as Andermatt controls the action.
Hill throws a punch but it's blocked by Andermatt.
Andermatt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hill misses with the head strike.
Hill blocks a body shot from Andermatt.
Hill misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Hill. #T3#
Hill has a couple of punches blocked by Andermatt.
A head punch on the inside from Hill fails to land.
Andermatt trying to control the position but instead, Hill has worked for underhooks and has pushed Andermatt into the cage.
Andermatt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hill or not.
Andermatt tries to work over Hill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andermatt throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Andermatt fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Andermatt.
Andermatt blocking some punches.
Hill misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andermatt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hill has a couple of punches blocked by Andermatt. #BC#
Hill breaks from the clinch.
Hill throws a lazy right hand but Andermatt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hill lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Andermatt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andermatt misses with a few strikes there.
Hill comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Andermatt misses with a looping left.
Hill bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hill on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andermatt misses with a looping right.
Hill closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hill comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hill scores with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Andermatt.
Andermatt takes one on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hill.
Hill lands with a nice body punch.
Hill thuds a left hand into Andermatt's body.
Hill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andermatt moves away.
Darrel Hill is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hill keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hill lands with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hill takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hill dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hill throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roger Andermatt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hill throws a lazy right hand but Andermatt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hill fails to land with a series of punches.

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 Darrel Hill.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hill, 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darrel Hill!

An out of breath Darrel Hill thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: FARTMMA 120     
Date:   Oct 10, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andermatt misses with a body shot.
Dacre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dacre scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Andermatt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dacre ducks under a wild hook from Andermatt.
Dacre swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dacre wants to clinch up but Andermatt keeps it at a distance.
Dacre thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andermatt fails to land with a series of punches.
Andermatt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Andermatt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dacre's jab looks to have found its range, popping Andermatt under the eye.#CL2#
Dacre has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Andermatt.
Andermatt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dacre blocking some punches.
Dacre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andermatt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Andermatt gets through Dacre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Andermatt tries a body shot but Dacre blocks it.
Andermatt misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Andermatt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andermatt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Andermatt working aggressively here.
Dacre tries to work over Andermatt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andermatt lands with a left to the head.
Andermatt scores with a shoulder strike.
Andermatt blocks an uppercut.
Dacre jumps guard but Andermatt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Andermatt swings wildly with an uppercut but Dacre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dacre tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
Dacre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dacre takes one to the chin there.
Dacre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andermatt was well out of range. Poor timing from Dacre.
A shot to the body from Andermatt misses
and Dacre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dacre lands a glancing blow to the side of Andermatt's head.
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 doesn't manage to clinch there - Dacre circles away.
A little jabbing left from Dacre on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dacre blocks a head kick by Andermatt. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dacre moves away.
Dacre doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Roger Andermatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andermatt digs a good hook to Dacre's body.
Dacre doesn't manage to clinch there - Andermatt circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Andermatt misses its target.
Andermatt lands an overhand right.
Andermatt throws a head kick but Dacre moves out of range.
Dacre on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Andermatt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A countering left hand to the body from Dacre misses.
Andermatt misses with a looping right.
Dacre tries for a takedown but Andermatt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Roger Andermatt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claude Dacre.
Andermatt drops his hands momentarily and Dacre takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dacre walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Andermatt lands with an uppercut that bounces Dacre off the cage and back into range.
Andermatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dacre manages to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dacre crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Andermatt - the referee stops the clock and Dacre gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Andermatt. Dacre manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Andermatt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Andermatt wants it to stay on the feet.
We've been told by Andermatt's head coaches at Average Joe’s Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Andermatt misses the target. #T3#
Andermatt wants to clinch up but Dacre keeps it at a distance.
Dacre fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Andermatt avoids it really well and circles away.
Andermatt looks to land a right hand but Dacre moved out of range.#CL2#
Dacre gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dacre tries to pull guard but Andermatt forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dacre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dacre jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Andermatt walks away with a smile on his face. Dacre gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Andermatt misses with a hook.
Dacre throws a right hand that misses
and Andermatt counters with a nice uppercut.
Dacre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andermatt misses with a wild body shot.
Roger Andermatt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dacre scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andermatt doesn't seem bothered though.
No luck for Dacre with that takedown attempt.
Andermatt misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Dacre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andermatt.
Andermatt tries a head kick but it misses.
Andermatt misses the shot to the body.
Dacre has a takedown stuffed.
Andermatt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Andermatt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dacre.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dacre misses the shot to the body.
Dacre wants to clinch up but Andermatt keeps it at a distance.
Andermatt takes a swing at Dacre's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Dacre misses the target.
Andermatt throws a head kick that misses.
Dacre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andermatt.#CL2#
Dacre rushes Andermatt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Andermatt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Andermatt can't find room to land a body shot as Dacre controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Andermatt dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Andermatt misses with a body shot. #CL#
Andermatt clinches with his opponent.
Andermatt wants to stall.
Andermatt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dacre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dacre digs a right hand underneath Andermatt's ribcage. Andermatt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dacre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dacre is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Andermatt looking to throw knees to the head but Dacre is blocking nicely.
Dacre lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andermatt scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Andermatt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andermatt scores with a shot to the side of Dacre's head.
Dacre blocks an elbow strike from Andermatt. #TD2#
Dacre jumps guard and drags Andermatt to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dacre wants to sweep but no luck.
Dacre wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Andermatt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Dacre has control of Andermatt's left arm, preventing Andermatt from doing any damage.
Andermatt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Dacre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Andermatt showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Dacre has his foot on Andermatt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Andermatt works his way back into a safe position though.
Dacre controls Andermatt momentarily but Andermatt frees himself.
Andermatt content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dacre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andermatt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andermatt scores with the left hand. Dacre knows he should have avoided that one.
Andermatt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dacre swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dacre uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dacre walks forward, straight into a front kick from Andermatt.
Andermatt throws a sloppy head kick and Dacre moves out of range easily. #T3#
Andermatt lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dacre takes a step back to recover.
Andermatt throws a wild body kick that Dacre sees coming a mile off.
Andermatt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab lands there for Dacre.
Dacre has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dacre is defended easily by Andermatt.
Andermatt throws a head kick that misses.
Andermatt scores with a jab.
Andermatt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Dacre on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andermatt throws a jab but it's blocked by Dacre.
Dacre swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Andermatt misses with a double jab.
Dacre stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Andermatt.
Andermatt misses with a looping right.
Andermatt feints and then cracks Dacre's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dacre down. #T4#
Andermatt throws a hook but Dacre blocks it.
Dacre slips under a jab from Andermatt.
Andermatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dacre manages to avoid it.
Dacre works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Roger Andermatt is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dacre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andermatt.
Dacre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andermatt.
Dacre shoots for a double leg takedown but Andermatt sprawls well. He's pushed Dacre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Andermatt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Andermatt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andermatt throws a body punch but Dacre moves out of range.
Andermatt loads up on a big right hand but Dacre slips the punch.
Andermatt with a nice cross.
Dacre moves out of range of the strikes.
Andermatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Dacre is just out of range.
Andermatt keeps Dacre at a distance using the push kick.
Dacre lunges at Andermatt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Andermatt's hand.
Dacre has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Andermatt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Andermatt dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Andermatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dacre manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Dacre releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dacre defending well as Andermatt loads up on a big left hand.
Dacre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andermatt moves away.
Dacre looks for a takedown but Andermatt sprawls well.
Andermatt throws a big counter combination but Dacre scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dacre is looking to clinch but Andermatt is avoiding it.
Andermatt throws a jab when Dacre was well out of range.
Andermatt throws a head kick but Dacre moves out of range.
Andermatt looks to land a left hand but Dacre moved out of range nicely.
Andermatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Andermatt misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dacre moves into range and connects with a jab.
Andermatt misses with a low kick.
Dacre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andermatt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dacre shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Andermatt pinned against the cage. Andermatt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Andermatt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Andermatt throws a hook but Dacre blocks it.#CL2#
Dacre has Andermatt up against the cage in a clinch.
Andermatt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dacre jumps guard but Andermatt stands there with Dacre around his waist. Dacre gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Roger Andermatt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claude Dacre.
Andermatt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Dacre.
Andermatt prevents a body shot from Dacre.
Andermatt misses with a body punch.
Andermatt misses with some punches.
Dacre has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Andermatt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Andermatt struggles to land a body shot inside as Dacre controls his hands. #T2#
Dacre jumps guard but Andermatt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Andermatt throws a punch but it's blocked by Dacre.
Andermatt prevents the takedown attempt.
Dacre can't find room to land a body shot as Andermatt controls the action.
Andermatt swings wildly with an uppercut but Dacre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Andermatt.
Andermatt can't find room to land a body shot as Dacre controls the action.
Andermatt scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Dacre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Andermatt has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Andermatt as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dacre throws a head punch that misses.
Andermatt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Andermatt.
Dacre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Andermatt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andermatt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dacre backwards.
Andermatt is leaning against Dacre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Andermatt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dacre's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Andermatt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andermatt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Andermatt can't find room to land a body shot as Dacre controls the action.
Dacre blocks a body shot from Andermatt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Andermatt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Andermatt digs a right hand underneath Dacre's ribcage. Dacre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Andermatt lands a shoulder strike.
Dacre has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Andermatt after a bit of a struggle.
Andermatt throws a head punch that misses.
Dacre blocks an uppercut.
Andermatt lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Andermatt.
Andermatt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dacre tries a body shot but Andermatt blocks it.
Claude Dacre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roger Andermatt has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Andermatt lands a body shot.
Andermatt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Andermatt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dacre can do to turn this around?
Dacre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andermatt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dacre backwards.
Dacre throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dacre misses with the head strike.
Dacre lands a nice shot to the body.
Dacre misses with the head strike.
Andermatt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dacre blocks an uppercut.
Andermatt prevents Dacre from breaking the clinch.
Andermatt lands a shoulder strike.
Dacre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dacre tries to pull guard but Andermatt forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andermatt.
Andermatt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dacre's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Andermatt.
Andermatt lands with a left to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Andermatt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Andermatt, 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... 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.
Claude Dacre was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks for coming..I'll be back'.

 

Event: FARTMMA 113     
Date:   Aug 29, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andermatt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andermatt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kidd lunges at Andermatt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Andermatt's hand.
A swing and a miss from Kidd.
A little jabbing left from Andermatt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andermatt scores with a punch to the head.
Kidd misses with a kick to the body.
Kidd connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Andermatt momentarily.
Kidd has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Powerful Frenz Private Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Andermatt misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Kidd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kidd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Killer Kidd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kidd walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Andermatt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kidd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andermatt.
Andermatt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kidd.
A little jabbing left from Andermatt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick from Kidd, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kidd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Andermatt misses with a straight right.
Andermatt takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andermatt misses with a body shot. #T1#
Kidd is looking to chop away at Andermatt's legs.
Andermatt scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#It looks like Killer Kidd has been cut.
Kidd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kidd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andermatt.
Kidd misses with an uppercut. Andermatt saw that one coming.
Andermatt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Andermatt has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Andermatt walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kidd.
Andermatt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kidd.
Kidd tries to land a front kick but Andermatt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Andermatt misses with a wild combination.
Andermatt walks into a left hand.
Kidd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Kidd misses the target.
Kidd scores with a spinning back kick!
Kidd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andermatt.#T2#
Kidd throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Andermatt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kidd.
Andermatt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kidd.
Andermatt throws a looping overhand right but Kidd ducks down to avoid it.
Andermatt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kidd lands a jab.
Andermatt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kidd throws a wild body kick that Andermatt sees coming a mile off.
Kidd ducks under a wild hook from Andermatt.
Kidd throwing a counter right hand but Andermatt manages to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - Kidd finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kidd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andermatt.
Andermatt throws a shot from downtown. Kidd moves away and avoids it.
Good shot there by Kidd.
Andermatt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kidd.
Andermatt misses with an uppercut.
Kidd ducks under a wild hook from Andermatt.
Kidd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Kidd misses with a hook.
Andermatt lands a head shot.
Kidd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Andermatt's head.
Andermatt throws a jab but it's blocked by Kidd.
Kidd connects with a good right hand that stumbles Andermatt. Andermatt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kidd defending well as Andermatt loads up on a big left hand.
Andermatt throws a body punch but Kidd moves out of range.
Andermatt throws a hook but Kidd blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Andermatt.
Kidd moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kidd, as that shot connected.
Nice straight punches there by Kidd. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kidd.
Kidd looks for the body kick but Andermatt saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andermatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kidd was well out of range. Poor timing from Andermatt.#T4#
Andermatt throws the left hand but Kidd avoids the punch easily.
Andermatt jabs Kidd right on the nose. Kidd blinks but takes it well.
Kidd throws an overhand right that lands on Andermatt's shoulder, as Andermatt tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Kidd.
Kidd misses with a looping right.
Andermatt swings for the body but Kidd moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Andermatt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kidd is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kidd thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Andermatt if he has to take too many more of those.
Andermatt has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kidd.
Andermatt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kidd thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Andermatt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kidd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andermatt.
Andermatt misses with an uppercut.
Kidd 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.
Andermatt throws a looping overhand right but Kidd ducks down to avoid it.
Kidd slips a straight right by Andermatt.
Kidd went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Andermatt moves out of range of the body kick from Kidd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Killer Kidd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Killer Kidd's cut.
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.#R2#
Kidd throws a front kick that sends Andermatt stumbling back into the cage.
An inside leg kick lands from Kidd.
Kidd with the inside leg kick.
Kidd swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Andermatt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kidd connects with a good right hand that stumbles Andermatt. Andermatt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Andermatt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kidd.
Kidd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andermatt can do to turn this around?
Kidd throws a leg kick but Andermatt moved away.
Andermatt misses with an uppercut
and Kidd finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Andermatt throws a body punch but Kidd moves out of range.
Andermatt looks to land a right hand but Kidd moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd lands a head kick!
A big left from Andermatt misses.
Kidd throws a half hearted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kidd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kidd stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kidd sizes up Andermatt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Andermatt swings for the body but Kidd moves out of range.
Andermatt loads up on a big right hand but Kidd slips the punch.
Kidd thinks about countering with a head kick.
Andermatt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kidd with a nice calf kick.
Kidd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andermatt! But no joy.
Andermatt misses with a body shot.
Kidd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Andermatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Killer Kidd is winning the standup battle so far.
Andermatt walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kidd.
Kidd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Kidd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kidd throws a lazy right hand but Andermatt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Andermatt.
Kidd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kidd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andermatt.
Andermatt throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Kidd misses the target.
Kidd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Kidd tries to work over Andermatt's front leg with a kick but Andermatt checks it.
Andermatt ducks right into an uppercut from Kidd.
Kidd misses the body punch
and Andermatt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kidd throws a low kick, looking for Andermatt's leg but Andermatt calmly moves out of range.
Kidd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kidd lands a right hook to the body.
Kidd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andermatt.
An inside leg kick lands from Kidd.
Andermatt throws a big shot that misses.
Kidd throws a hook to the side of Andermatt's head but Andermatt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andermatt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Andermatt lands the left hand.
Andermatt's corner calls for a 1-2. Andermatt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kidd misses with an uppercut. Andermatt saw that one coming.
Kidd lands an overhand right.
Kidd looks to land a body kick but Andermatt moved away.
Andermatt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
The fighters circling - Andermatt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheers as Kidd lands an impressive looking overhand right. Andermatt doesn't seem phased though.
A clash of legs there as Andermatt blocks the low kick.
Kidd throws out a loose jab but Andermatt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andermatt throws a hook to the side of Kidd's head but Kidd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kidd throws a big counter combination but Andermatt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Andermatt moves out of range as Kidd throws a body kick.
A big left from Kidd misses.
Kidd throws the kick towards the body but Andermatt avoids it.
Kidd throws a chopping leg kick but Andermatt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kidd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Kidd misses.
Kidd throws a big shot that misses.
Andermatt steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kidd. That one must have hurt.
Kidd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kidd misses with an uppercut.
Andermatt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Andermatt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kidd tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kidd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Andermatt's head.
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!
Kidd misses with a left hand
and Andermatt counters with a straight right hand.
Andermatt throws a body punch but Kidd moves out of range.
Kidd connects with the punch.
Kidd looks to land a left hand but Andermatt moved out of range nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Andermatt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Andermatt throws a shot from downtown. Kidd moves away and avoids it.
Andermatt sizes up Kidd with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kidd cracks Andermatt with an open hand slap.
Kidd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Andermatt sizes up Kidd with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Killer Kidd dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Killer Kidd's cut.
That's time! Kidd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kidd avoids the body shot from Andermatt.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Andermatt might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kidd has got the better of the exchanges.
Andermatt takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Kidd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andermatt ducks right into an uppercut from Kidd.
Andermatt throws the left hand but Kidd avoids the punch easily.
Andermatt sizes up Kidd with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Andermatt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kidd lands a front kick.
Andermatt throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kidd counter with a right hand.
Kidd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab, jab by Kidd - just one landing.
Andermatt misses with a right hand
and Kidd counters with a leg kick.
Andermatt misses with a body punch
and Kidd counters with a good, hard body kick but Andermatt shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andermatt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kidd connects with a single shot there.
Kidd connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Kidd slips a straight right by Andermatt.
Kidd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andermatt lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kidd swings widly with a right hand
and Andermatt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andermatt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Andermatt throws a right hand that Kidd ducks under and follows up with a left that Kidd also avoids with ease.
Andermatt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Andermatt misses the shot to the body.
Kidd is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Andermatt defending well as Kidd loads up on a big left hand.
Kidd is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kidd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Andermatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kidd.
Sloppy strikes from Andermatt. Those never looked like landing.
Kidd with a nice calf kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kidd misses with a right hand
and Andermatt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kidd swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Andermatt avoids a kick to the body.
Andermatt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kidd makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Andermatt misses with a looping left.
Decent striking displayed by Andermatt there.
Kidd drops his hands momentarily and Andermatt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kidd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A solid body kick from Kidd.
Andermatt looks to land a left hand but Kidd moved out of range nicely.
Andermatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Kidd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Andermatt throws out a loose jab but Kidd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kidd dodges the punch combination from Andermatt.
Kidd tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Andermatt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kidd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Andermatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kidd. #T3#
Kidd 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 swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andermatt lands with a nice body punch.
Andermatt avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from Kidd misses.
Kidd scores with a leg kick.
Andermatt looks to land a combination but Kidd avoids it well.
Andermatt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Andermatt misses with a hook. Kidd ducked under it nicely.
Andermatt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kidd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Andermatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Kidd is just out of range.
A good leg kick by Kidd.
A nice combination there by Andermatt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Andermatt, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
Andermatt looks to land a left hand but Kidd moved out of range nicely.
Kidd throws a wild body kick that Andermatt sees coming a mile off.
Kidd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A shot to the body from Andermatt misses
and Kidd counters with a stiff right hand.
Andermatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kidd manages to avoid it.
Kidd 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.
Andermatt avoids a kick to the body.
Andermatt takes a swing at Kidd's ribcage but misses.
Andermatt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kidd pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kidd!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kidd.
Kidd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kidd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Roger Andermatt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kidd scores with a nice head shot.

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 Killer Kidd.
Well Kidd 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Killer Kidd!

A very excited looking Killer Kidd 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.

 

Event: FARTMMA 106: 205 Quarterfinals     
Date:   Jul 03, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andermatt throws the left hand but Cruz avoids the punch easily.
Andermatt misses with a body shot.
Andermatt closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cruz fails to land the takedown.
Andermatt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Andermatt misses with a wild combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cruz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Andermatt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cruz doesn't seem phased though.
Andermatt scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
Andermatt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC2#Cruz is rocked!
Andermatt pounces like a tiger and cracks Cruz with a vicious hook! Cruz is down but not out! Andermatt follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Roger Andermatt!
During a confident post fight interview, Roger Andermatt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Darian Cruz spoke after the fight, saying 'Great to see this man back! It's pretty easy decision if you ask us.'.

 

Event: FARTMMA 99     
Date:   May 16, 2020



The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Georgiev misses its intended target.
Georgiev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Andermatt.
Andermatt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Georgiev.
Georgiev fires out a quick counter leg kick but Andermatt just manages to avoid it.
Georgiev throws a jab but it's blocked by Andermatt.
Georgiev dodges the punch combination from Andermatt.
Georgiev throws a looping overhand right but Andermatt ducks down to avoid it.
Georgiev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Andermatt.
Georgiev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Georgiev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andermatt blocks the body kick.
Good exchange - Andermatt coming out on top.
Andermatt misses with a lunging right hand
and Georgiev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Georgiev missing with a left hand there. Andermatt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Georgiev slips a jab and a cross from Andermatt.
Andermatt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andermatt misses with a hook

and Georgiev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Georgiev prevents Andermatt from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Georgiev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Andermatt seems keen to control Georgiev's posture.
Georgiev is looking to work some ground and pound but Andermatt has wrist control.
Andermatt told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Andermatt is looking to stand up but Georgiev isn't so interested in that idea.
Georgiev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Georgiev passes Andermatt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Andermatt holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

Georgiev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Andermatt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Georgiev.
Georgiev trying to control from half guard but Andermatt is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andermatt is trying to control but can't.
Georgiev prevents Andermatt from standing back up.

Andermatt makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Georgiev throws a leg kick
enabling Andermatt to counter with a crisp jab.
Georgiev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Andermatt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andermatt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Georgiev lets loose with a powerful body kick. Andermatt will feel that in the morning.
Andermatt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Georgiev finds it's way round the side to connect with Andermatt's head.
Andermatt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Georgiev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Andermatt on his heels. He'll look to pass Andermatt's guard now, I'm sure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andermatt is adopting a defensive guard.

Andermatt is trying to push Georgiev off with his feet but Georgiev grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Andermatt's ankles and Andermatt is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Prohor Georgiev!
A very excited looking Prohor Georgiev 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.

 

Event: FARTMMA 95     
Date:   Apr 18, 2020
#R1#
Georgiev looks to land a left hand but Andermatt moved out of range nicely.
Georgiev throws a body punch but Andermatt moves out of range.
Andermatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Georgiev is just out of range.
Georgiev misses with a hook. Andermatt ducked under it nicely.
Georgiev fails to land the takedown.
Georgiev lands an overhand right.
Georgiev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Andermatt looks to land a right hand but Georgiev moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Georgiev slips under a jab.
Georgiev lands a nice shot to the body.
Prohor Georgiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Andermatt misses.
Georgiev throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Andermatt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Andermatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Georgiev.
Georgiev misses with a leg kick
and Andermatt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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.
Andermatt tries to close the distance and clinch but Georgiev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Georgiev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andermatt throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Georgiev counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Andermatt!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andermatt is not content to let Georgiev control the position.
Georgiev misses with the ground and pound.
Andermatt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Georgiev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Georgiev tries to move to mount but Andermatt blocks the move with his legs.
Andermatt is looking to regain half guard here but Georgiev keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Georgiev working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB2#
Georgiev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Georgiev postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Andermatt defending against the ground and pound.
Andermatt holding on.
Andermatt struggling a bit here.#T3##SUB2#
Georgiev tries for a kimura but Andermatt is defending well.
Andermatt has one of Georgiev's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Sloppy strikes there by Georgiev.#SUB2#
Georgiev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Georgiev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Andermatt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Georgiev goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Andermatt has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Georgiev but great work by Andermatt.
Georgiev gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Andermatt controlling the pace.
Georgiev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andermatt prevents Georgiev from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Prohor Georgiev will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Georgiev misses with a low kick.
Andermatt moves out of range of the strikes.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Georgiev misses with a lunging right hand
letting Andermatt counter with a right hand.
Georgiev lands with an overhand left.
Andermatt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andermatt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Georgiev misses with an uppercut. Andermatt saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Andermatt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Georgiev connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Andermatt blocks the low kick.
Andermatt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Georgiev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Andermatt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Georgiev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Georgiev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andermatt fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Georgiev lands a nice looking body shot.
A slow jab from Georgiev misses its intended target.
Andermatt connects with a body shot.
Andermatt lands with a nice body punch.
Nice straight punches there by Georgiev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Georgiev.
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 swings widly with a right hand
letting Georgiev counter with a right hand.
Georgiev cracks Andermatt with an open hand slap.
A slapping leg kick lands for Georgiev.
Andermatt lands with a straight right. Georgiev didn't see that one coming.
Andermatt moves out of range as Georgiev strikes.
Andermatt dips to his left and cracks Georgiev with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Georgiev misses with a straight left. #T2#
Andermatt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Georgiev misses with a leg kick.
Andermatt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD2#
Georgiev dives in and scores a takedown into Andermatt's guard.#ES#
Andermatt has his feet on Georgiev's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Roger Andermatt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Georgiev connects with a solid leg kick.
Andermatt throws a body punch but Georgiev moves out of range.
Georgiev swings for the body but Andermatt moves out of range.
Andermatt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Georgiev throws a body shot but no joy.
Georgiev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Georgiev looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T3#
Georgiev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andermatt.
Georgiev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Andermatt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Georgiev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Georgiev just misses with a punch to the body.
Prohor Georgiev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andermatt misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Andermatt misses the target.
Georgiev connects with a right hand. Andermatt shakes it off.
Georgiev throws a body shot but no joy.
Andermatt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Georgiev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andermatt.
Andermatt avoids the head kick by Georgiev.
Andermatt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Georgiev.
Georgiev defending well as Andermatt loads up on a big left hand.
Georgiev throws a leg kick
enabling Andermatt to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Andermatt throws a right hand that Georgiev ducks under and follows up with a left that Georgiev also avoids with ease.
Andermatt throws a jab but it's blocked by Georgiev.
Andermatt throws a nice looking combination but Georgiev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Georgiev ducks under a wild hook from Andermatt.
Georgiev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andermatt misses with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Andermatt checks a leg kick.
Georgiev's corner calls for a 1-2. Georgiev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Georgiev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Georgiev misses the jab.
Georgiev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Georgiev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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 Roger Andermatt will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Andermatt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Andermatt.
Some bone on bone action there as Andermatt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Andermatt swings for the body but Georgiev moves out of range.
Georgiev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andermatt.
Georgiev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Andermatt misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Georgiev misses.
Georgiev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Andermatt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Georgiev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Georgiev shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice defenses there by Georgiev.
Andermatt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Georgiev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Andermatt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Georgiev tries to land a leg kick but Andermatt saw it coming and moves away.
Andermatt scores with a jab. Georgiev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Georgiev stuns Andermatt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Andermatt.
Georgiev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Andermatt defends it well.
Georgiev moves out of range of the strikes.
Andermatt jabs at Georgiev's body.
Andermatt throws a hook but Georgiev blocks it.
Georgiev connects with a looping right hand.
Georgiev fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Andermatt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Andermatt tries to clinch but Georgiev is having none of it.
Georgiev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Andermatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Georgiev is just out of range.
Georgiev throws out a counter right but Andermatt avoids it with no problem.
Andermatt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD2#
Georgiev closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Andermatt's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Georgiev passes Andermatt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Andermatt is looking to get back to full guard here but Georgiev has managed to pass to side control instead.
Andermatt tries to buck Georgiev off but Georgiev is having none of it.
Andermatt is not content to let Georgiev control the position.
Andermatt regains half guard.#T3#
Georgiev throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Andermatt to regain full guard.
Andermatt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Andermatt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Georgiev's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Georgiev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Andermatt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Our spies down at at VenDettaGYM inform us that Georgiev has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Georgiev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Georgiev is trying to keep Andermatt in close. #T4#
Andermatt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Georgiev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Georgiev looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Andermatt puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Georgiev wants to improve his position but Andermatt is controlling well.
Georgiev is looking to control Andermatt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Georgiev avoid being mounted?
Georgiev is trying to get back to full 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 Roger Andermatt.
I think Andermatt 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: FARTMMA 89     
Date:   Mar 14, 2020
#R1#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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. #ROC#
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. #CL2#
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. #T3#
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.#BC#
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.#T4#
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.#CL2#
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.#BC#
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.
#R2#
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. #CL2#
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?#T1#
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. #BC#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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.
#R3#
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. #T1#
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.#CUT#
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. #T2#
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.

 

Event: FARTMMA 84     
Date:   Feb 15, 2020
#R1#
Andermatt misses with an uppercut. Nesset saw that one coming.
We've been informed that Andermatt has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nesset throws a looping overhand right but Andermatt ducks down to avoid it.
Nesset misses with a looping right.
Andermatt throws an off balance right hand
and Nesset counters with a straight right hand.
Andermatt throws a shot from downtown. Nesset moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Nesset tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nesset circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nesset looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nesset lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andermatt misses with a looping right.
Andermatt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nesset counters with a right hand to the body.
Andermatt misses with an uppercut
enabling Nesset to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Andermatt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nesset on the side of the head.
A big right from Andermatt misses.
Nesset throwing a counter right hand but Andermatt manages to avoid it.
Andermatt throws a shot to the body.
Nesset displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andermatt throws out the jab.
Andermatt cracks Nesset with an open hand slap.
A big right from Andermatt misses.
Andermatt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nesset momentarily.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andermatt throws a sloppy body shot
and Nesset counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Andermatt lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheers as Andermatt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nesset doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Nesset.#CUT#
It looks like Roger Andermatt has been cut.
Andermatt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andermatt misses with an uppercut
letting Nesset counter with a right hand.
Nesset loads up on a big right hand but Andermatt slips the punch.
Andermatt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nesset with a body shot.
Andermatt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Andermatt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Andermatt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nesset counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Andermatt thinking. #T3#
Andermatt throws a body shot but no joy.
Roger Andermatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andermatt throws a hook but Nesset blocks it.
Andermatt throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Nesset to counter with a crisp jab.
Nesset is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Andermatt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andermatt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Andermatt throws a body punch but Nesset moves out of range.
Andermatt swings for the body but Nesset moves out of range.
Nesset jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Andermatt tries to clinch #KD#
and Nesset counters with a nice right hand that sends Andermatt toppling to the canvas! Andermatt scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Nesset finish him?!#ROC#
Andermatt is rocked!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andermatt swings widly with a right hand
and Nesset counters with a right hand from hell and Andermatt is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arnfinn Nesset!
During a confident post fight interview, Arnfinn Nesset thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: FARTMMA 79     
Date:   Jan 11, 2020
#R1#
A slow jab from Andermatt misses its intended target.
Andermatt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dadasov throws out the jab.
Andermatt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dadasov. Dadasov obviously looking to wear him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dadasov.
Dadasov misses with a left hand
and Andermatt counters with a right hand to the body.
Dadasov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dadasov misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andermatt! But no joy.
Dadasov is looking to chop away at Andermatt's legs.
Dadasov lands a nice hook to Andermatt's body. Andermatt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dadasov tries a low kick but Andermatt avoids it.
Andermatt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've been told by Dadasov's head coaches at Gym Boiks that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Andermatt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dadasov throws a leg kick which misses Andermatt's front leg but catches the back leg as Andermatt tries to avoid it.
Andermatt throws a hook but Dadasov blocks it.
Andermatt throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheers as Dadasov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Andermatt doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dadasov swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Andermatt counters by moving into the clinch.
Andermatt lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Andermatt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dadasov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Andermatt.
Dadasov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dadasov lands a nice uppercut.
Dadasov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andermatt lands a left hand.
Andermatt tries to work over Dadasov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andermatt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A left hand lands to the body for Andermatt.
A short right from Andermatt on the inside.
Dadasov working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dadasov. #BC2#
Andermatt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dadasov throws a body shot but no joy.
Dadasov misses the jab.
Andermatt is looking for the big counter here.
Dadasov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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 shot to the liver by Dadasov. Beautiful body shot.
Andermatt lands a nice shot that snaps Dadasov's head back.
Dadasov connects with a nice looking jab.
Dadasov with a hook.#T2#
Nice cross by Dadasov.
Dadasov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Renat Dadasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dadasov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andermatt.
A slow jab from Andermatt misses its intended target.
Dadasov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dadasov wants to land a leg kick but Andermatt is out of range.
Dadasov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Andermatt slips under a jab.
Dadasov throws out a loose jab but Andermatt uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Andermatt.
A telegraphed right hand from Dadasov misses the target.
Dadasov dodges the punch combination from Andermatt.
Dadasov is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dadasov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dadasov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Andermatt throws the left hand but Dadasov avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Dadasov throws out a loose jab but Andermatt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dadasov throws a leg kick which misses Andermatt's front leg but catches the back leg as Andermatt tries to avoid it.
Andermatt throws an overhand right that lands on Dadasov's shoulder, as Dadasov tries to avoid the shot.
Dadasov throws a lazy right hand but Andermatt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dadasov lands with a straight right. Andermatt didn't see that one coming.
Andermatt throws a shot to the body.
Dadasov throws a body kick that misses
and Dadasov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andermatt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dadasov.
Dadasov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Andermatt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dadasov feints and then cracks Andermatt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Andermatt down.
Dadasov just misses with a punch to the body.
Andermatt throws a hook but Dadasov blocks it.
Dadasov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andermatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dadasov.
Dadasov looks to score with a jab to the body but Andermatt is just out of range.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Andermatt.
Dadasov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Andermatt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dadasov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andermatt.
Dadasov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Andermatt staying out of range there.
Andermatt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dadasov motions for Andermatt to come forward. Dadasov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Andermatt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dadasov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dadasov throws an off balance right hand
and Andermatt counters with a nice body shot.
Dadasov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Andermatt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dadasov throws a lazy uppercut
letting Andermatt counter with a right hand.
Dadasov throws a right hand that misses
and Andermatt counters with a straight right hand.
Andermatt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dadasov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Renat Dadasov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Andermatt moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Andermatt breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Andermatt misses.
It looked like Dadasov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dadasov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dadasov throws a big shot that misses.
Renat Dadasov is winning the standup battle so far.
Andermatt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dadasov.
Andermatt takes one on the button.
Dadasov misses with a left hand
and Andermatt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dadasov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Andermatt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Andermatt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Andermatt throws a series of punches but Dadasov avoids them all with ease.
A quick step to the side and Dadasov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dadasov defending well as Andermatt loads up on a big left hand.
Dadasov looks to land a left hand but Andermatt moved out of range nicely.
Dadasov misses with a right hand
and Andermatt counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dadasov scores with a nice body kick.
Dadasov cracks the inside of Andermatt's front leg. #T1#
Dadasov throws a leg kick but Andermatt moved away.
Dadasov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Andermatt has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dadasov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Andermatt might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dadasov loads up on a big right hand but Andermatt slips the punch.
Dadasov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dadasov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Andermatt finds it's way through Dadasov's defenses.
Nice defenses there by Dadasov.
Dadasov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Dadasov.
Dadasov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andermatt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dadasov.
Dadasov scores with a spinning back kick!
Andermatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dadasov.
Dadasov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dadasov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Andermatt slips under a jab from Dadasov.
Andermatt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dadasov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Andermatt scrambles back to his feet.
Andermatt cracks Dadasov with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andermatt scores with a jab to the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Andermatt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Andermatt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Andermatt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Andermatt moves away from the strike by Dadasov.
A little jabbing left from Andermatt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andermatt moves forwards but Dadasov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dadasov missing with a left hand there. Andermatt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andermatt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dadasov with a body shot.
Andermatt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dadasov.
An attempted straight right counter from Dadasov misses the target.
Andermatt checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andermatt! But no joy.
Dadasov ducks under a wild hook from Andermatt.
Dadasov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Andermatt.
A right-left combo lands from Andermatt. #T3#
Dadasov scores with a jab.
Dadasov throws a wild body kick that Andermatt sees coming a mile off.
Dadasov throws a leg kick but Andermatt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dadasov lands a high kick!
Andermatt misses with a double jab.
Andermatt throws the left hand but Dadasov avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Andermatt does it's job there.
Andermatt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dadasov can pounce on him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dadasov.
Dadasov thuds his shin into the meat of Andermatt's side.
Andermatt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dadasov looks to land a body kick but Andermatt moved away.
Andermatt slips a straight right by Dadasov.
Andermatt slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dadasov moves away.#T4#
Dadasov misses with a jab to the body
and Andermatt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andermatt just misses with a punch to the body.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dadasov moves away.
Dadasov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Andermatt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dadasov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Andermatt counters with a nice uppercut.
Dadasov misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Andermatt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dadasov ducks under a wild hook from Andermatt.
Dadasov throwing a counter right hand but Andermatt manages to avoid it.
Andermatt moves away from the strike by Dadasov.
Dadasov moves out of range as Andermatt strikes.
A jab from Andermatt misses.
A shot to the liver by Andermatt. Beautiful body shot.
Dadasov cracks Andermatt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dadasov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dadasov tries to work over Andermatt's front leg with a kick but Andermatt checks it.
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 Renat Dadasov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dadasov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dadasov misses with a right hand
and Andermatt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dadasov thinking.
Dadasov throws a poor cross that misses
and Andermatt counters with a stiff right hand.
Andermatt misses the shot to the body.
Dadasov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Andermatt throws a body punch but Dadasov moves out of range.
Andermatt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Andermatt misses with a straight right.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andermatt is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Andermatt slips a jab and a cross from Dadasov.
Dadasov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jab by Andermatt.
Andermatt throws a lazy right hand but Dadasov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dadasov throws a jab when Andermatt was well out of range.
Andermatt avoids the body shot from Dadasov.
Andermatt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dadasov.
Dadasov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Andermatt tests Dadasov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Andermatt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dadasov throws a jab but it's blocked by Andermatt.
Andermatt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Andermatt misses with a looping right.
Good leg kick by Dadasov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Andermatt jabs Dadasov right on the nose. Dadasov blinks but takes it well.
Dadasov misses with a left hand
and Andermatt counters with a series of strikes. Dadasov will be more careful next time no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Dadasov misses the target.
Andermatt blocks a jab.
Andermatt on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
An inside leg kick lands from Dadasov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dadasov.
Dadasov misses with an uppercut.
Dadasov misses with a leg kick.
Dadasov tests Andermatt's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andermatt catches Dadasov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dadasov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Andermatt is out of range.
Andermatt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dadasov counters with a nice uppercut.
Andermatt lands the left hand.
Andermatt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Andermatt misses the jab.
Dadasov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andermatt.
Dadasov throws a body punch but Andermatt moves out of range.
Andermatt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dadasov, right into the meat.
Dadasov misses with a body shot.
Andermatt misses with a looping left.
Andermatt is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dadasov throws a leg kick but Andermatt checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andermatt! But no joy.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Dadasov as he connects with a hook.
Andermatt misses the shot to the body.
Andermatt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dadasov 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's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dadasov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Andermatt scrambles back to his feet.
Dadasov throws an off balance right hand
and Andermatt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dadasov lands with a good body shot.
Dadasov misses with an uppercut
and Andermatt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dadasov throws a looping overhand right but Andermatt ducks down to avoid it.
Dadasov throws a lazy body kick
and Andermatt counters with a nice uppercut.
Andermatt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A leg kick checked by Andermatt.
A big left from Dadasov misses.
Andermatt swings for the body but Dadasov moves out of range.
Dadasov tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dadasov throws a low kick, looking for Andermatt's leg but Andermatt calmly moves out of range.
Andermatt blocks a jab.
Andermatt just misses with a punch to the body.
Andermatt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A shot to the body from Dadasov misses
letting Andermatt counter with a right hand.
Andermatt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dadasov.
Dadasov throws a chopping leg kick but Andermatt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dadasov connects with a solid leg kick.
Dadasov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dadasov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andermatt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dadasov throws a hook to the side of Andermatt's head but Andermatt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dadasov digs a good hook to Andermatt's body.
Roger Andermatt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andermatt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dadasov counters with a lovely straight right hand!

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 Renat Dadasov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dadasov, 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renat Dadasov!

During a confident post fight interview, Renat Dadasov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: FARTMMA 71     
Date:   Nov 16, 2019
#R1#
Andermatt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Andermatt misses with a straight right.
Harper drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Andermatt defends it well.
Nice sprawl there from Andermatt as Harper shoots in.
Andermatt is looking to counter punch.
Andermatt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice defenses there by Harper.
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.
Andermatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harper was well out of range. Poor timing from Andermatt.
Andermatt throws a hook but Harper blocks it.
Harper tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Andermatt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Harper is trying hard to land a takedown here. Andermatt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Andermatt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Harper.
Harper on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Harper shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Andermatt as he avoids it easily.
Roger Andermatt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Harper.
Andermatt ducks under a wild hook from Harper.
A swing and a miss from Harper.
Harper shoots in for a double leg but Andermatt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Harper throws an overhand right that lands on Andermatt's shoulder, as Andermatt tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andermatt lands a right hook to the body.
Harper throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Harper shoots for a double leg takedown but Andermatt sprawls well. He's pushed Harper's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A slow jab from Harper misses its intended target.
Harper fails with the takedown
and Andermatt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andermatt misses with a series of wild punches.
Harper slips a straight right by Andermatt.
Andermatt jabs at Harper's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Andermatt, as that shot connected.
Andermatt stuns Harper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Harper takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Andermatt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Harper missing with a left hand there. Andermatt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andermatt slips under a jab.
Andermatt is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andermatt throws out a loose jab but Harper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roger Andermatt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andermatt scores with a hook.
Andermatt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Harper lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Harper throws a right hand that Andermatt ducks under and follows up with a left that Andermatt also avoids with ease.
Andermatt just misses with a punch to the body.
Miguel Harper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Andermatt.
Andermatt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Harper lands with a good body shot.
Andermatt works the jab nicely.
Donk. Harper catches Andermatt right on the button with a cross.
Andermatt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A left lands for Andermatt.#TD2#
Harper closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Andermatt to the mat! Andermatt manages to get full guard.
Harper stays in close to Andermatt's body and controls the position.
Harper postures up in Andermatt's guard and throws a big left but Andermatt blocks it. #T3#
Harper missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Andermatt keeping moving, preventing Harper from controlling successfully.
Harper sitting in guard here, content to control.
Andermatt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harper is one step ahead there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Harper's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Harper throwing strikes from guard but Andermatt blocks nicely.
Harper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harper is looking to work some ground and pound but Andermatt has wrist control.
Andermatt keeping moving, preventing Harper from controlling successfully.
Andermatt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harper has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Harper trying to control the position from guard on top but Andermatt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harper throws a lazy right hand but Andermatt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harper connects with a crisp jab.
Andermatt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Harper moves out of range as Andermatt strikes.
Harper scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andermatt doesn't seem bothered though.
Harper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andermatt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Roger Andermatt will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Harper tries for a takedown but Andermatt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Harper shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Andermatt napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Andermatt is not content to let Harper control the position.
Harper working the strikes but Andermatt uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Andermatt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Harper not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Harper wants to control but Andermatt is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andermatt tries to get to full guard but Harper has control of the leg.
Andermatt taking some punishment here, with Harper in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Harper is pressing down on Andermatt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Andermatt is holding on for now.
Andermatt is looking to control Harper's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andermatt avoid being mounted?
Harper not doing much here.
Harper works his way into side control.
Harper tries to move to mount but Andermatt blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Harper throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Andermatt is being controlled here.
Harper misses with the ground and pound.
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.
Harper takes a little break here. Andermatt wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The strikes coming from Harper are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Harper looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Andermatt is avoiding damage well. #SUB2#
Harper working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Harper advances nicely into full mount. #T3#
Andermatt is squirming around, avoiding Harper's attempts to control the action.
Harper throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Andermatt because Harper loaded up on that one.
Harper in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Harper throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Harper lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Harper with shots to the head and body - Andermatt looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andermatt is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #T4#
Harper misses with a head shot.
Harper can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Andermatt is looking to escape.
Harper dominating with strikes here.
Harper has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Andermatt's face.
Harper lands a couple of good shots and Andermatt has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Well, with Harper on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Andermatt is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harper biding his time, looking for the opening.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Harper's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andermatt rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Harper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Andermatt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harper.
Harper tests Andermatt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harper lands with a good body shot.
Harper looks to throw the jab but Andermatt is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Andermatt.
Harper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andermatt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Harper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andermatt.
Harper feints the counter takedown.
Andermatt misses with an uppercut. Harper saw that one coming.
Harper throws out a loose jab but Andermatt uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andermatt moves out of range as Harper strikes.
Harper avoids the body shot from Andermatt.
Andermatt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harper cracks Andermatt with an open hand slap.#T1#
Harper avoids the body shot from Andermatt.
Andermatt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Andermatt stuffs the takedown.
Harper takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Andermatt jabs at Harper's body.
Harper ducks under a wild hook from Andermatt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harper. Andermatt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andermatt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Harper shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Andermatt as he avoids it easily.
Andermatt is looking for a counter combo.
Andermatt looks to land a right hand but Harper moved out of range.
Andermatt tries to clinch up.
Harper throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Andermatt tries to sprawl but Harper drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andermatt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Harper missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Harper is working for a kimura but Andermatt is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Harper is working for a kimura but Andermatt is defending it quite comfortably.
Harper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harper throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Andermatt is trying to maintain the position but Harper is very close to passing his half guard.
Andermatt is refusing to be controlled, as Harper sits in half guard.
Andermatt tries to get to full guard but Harper has control of the leg.
Harper not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Andermatt taking some punishment here, with Harper in his half guard.
Harper thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Harper lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Harper not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Harper not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Andermatt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Harper trying to mount his opponent but Andermatt defends it.
Harper misses with a head shot. Andermatt uses the momentum to regain guard.
Harper wants to pass the guard but Andermatt is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harper accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Harper really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Harper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harper throws a body shot but no joy.
Harper throws a lazy uppercut
and Andermatt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Harper gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Harper turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Andermatt stops Harper from passing to mount.
Harper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andermatt keeps working.
Miguel Harper has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ground and pound from Harper seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper is chipping away with strikes.
Andermatt is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Harper moves nicely into side control.
Andermatt parries the strikes from Harper easily there. Harper is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Andermatt to escape.
Harper looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Andermatt is avoiding damage well. #SUB2#
Harper is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Andermatt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Andermatt managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Harper.
Harper misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Harper wants to control but Andermatt is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Harper tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Harper has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Andermatt holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Harper tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Harper throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Andermatt holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Harper tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #T3#
Harper thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Harper wants to control the pace but Andermatt is squirming around nicely.
Harper throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Harper unloads with some shots from mount but Andermatt bucks and avoids them well.
Andermatt really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Harper throws some wild stikes that Andermatt manages to avoid easily. #T4#
Andermatt is squirming around, avoiding Harper's attempts to control the action.
Harper scoring with strikes but Andermatt is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Harper dominated that fourth 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!
#R5#
Andermatt scores with a nice strike.
Harper lands with a good body shot.
Andermatt lands an overhand right.
Andermatt connects with a nice looking jab.
Andermatt throws a big shot that misses.
Harper feints the counter takedown.
Harper lands with a good body shot.
Andermatt misses with a series of wild punches.
Harper tries to bum rush Andermatt with a series of wild strikes but Andermatt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andermatt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andermatt missing with a left hand there. Harper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andermatt misses with a straight right.
Harper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harper.
Harper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andermatt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Harper finds it's way through Andermatt's defenses.
Nice cross by Andermatt.
Harper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andermatt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harper shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Andermatt sprawls well. Andermatt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harper gets slowly back to his feet.
Andermatt is looking to counter punch.
Harper throws a body punch but Andermatt moves out of range.
Harper fails with the takedown.
Miguel Harper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Roger Andermatt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Harper.#T2#
Harper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Harper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andermatt throws a jab when Harper was well out of range.
Harper tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Andermatt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harper.
Andermatt looks to land a left hand but Harper moved out of range nicely.
Harper tries to clinch
and Harper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andermatt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Andermatt misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andermatt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Andermatt misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Harper decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Andermatt's guard.
Andermatt is trying to keep Harper in close.
Harper is fighting to break Andermatt's control of his arms but Andermatt is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Harper is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Harper trying to control the position from guard on top but Andermatt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harper tries to free his leg and advance position but Andermatt is retaining full guard.
Harper trying to control the position from guard on top but Andermatt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Harper is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Andermatt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Andermatt has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Harper wants to sweep here but Andermatt controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Harper has Andermatt pulled in close to control his posture.
Harper is trying to hold Andermatt in close to prevent damage but Andermatt has managed to pass into half guard.
Harper is concentrating on defense, preventing Andermatt from advancing position. #SUB2#
Harper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Andermatt pulls his head out easily.
Andermatt slows the pace down in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Andermatt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Harper has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 47:48
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 47:48
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Harper!
Miguel Harper retains his featherweight title!
Miguel Harper decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: FARTMMA 63     
Date:   Sep 28, 2019
#R1#
Sailcirc takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Sailcirc shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sailcirc was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Sailcirc swings around for an armbar but Andermatt sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sailcirc's guard.
Sailcirc looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Sailcirc looking for a guillotine here but Andermatt defends easily. #SUB2#
Sailcirc working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Andermatt has passed into half guard!
Andermatt wants to pass the guard but Sailcirc is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Andermatt's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Well, if Andermatt is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T1##SUB2#
Sailcirc is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Andermatt pulls his head out easily.
Andermatt wants to free his trapped foot but Sailcirc is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sailcirc has a hand on Andermatt's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Andermatt takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Andermatt prevents Sailcirc from getting the reversal.
Sailcirc is still trying to improve position.
Andermatt controlling his opponent.
Sailcirc is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Andermatt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sailcirc is in all sorts of trouble here.
Andermatt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sailcirc keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sailcirc keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andermatt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sailcirc is desperately trying to improve his position but Andermatt has a good base and remains in mount.
Andermatt content just to control the position here.
Sailcirc is looking to get to half guard.
Andermatt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sailcirc is looking to escape. #T4#
Andermatt controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andermatt avoids the attempt from Sailcirc to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Andermatt dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sailcirc dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sailcirc connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Andermatt looks to throw the jab but Sailcirc is out of range.
Andermatt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sailcirc.
It looked like Andermatt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sailcirc.
Andermatt lands with an overhand left.
Sailcirc dives in for a single leg takedown but Andermatt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sailcirc slips under a jab.
Andermatt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andermatt misses with a straight right.
Sailcirc waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andermatt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sailcirc scores with a jab to the body.
Sailcirc misses with a wild body shot.
Sailcirc staying out of range there.
Sailcirc circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andermatt dodges the punch combination from Sailcirc. #T1#
Andermatt looks to land a combination but Sailcirc avoids it well.
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.
Sailcirc misses with a looping right.
Sailcirc looks to score with a jab to the body but Andermatt is just out of range.
Andermatt digs a good hook to Sailcirc's body.
Nice sprawl there from Andermatt as Sailcirc shoots in.
Sailcirc thuds a left hand into Andermatt's body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Andermatt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sailcirc fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Andermatt ducks under a wild hook from Sailcirc.
Sailcirc shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Andermatt but Andermatt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Roger Andermatt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eideard Sailcirc.
Sailcirc misses with the combination.
Andermatt throws a body punch but Sailcirc moves out of range.
Roger Andermatt is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Sailcirc misses the body punch
and Sailcirc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sailcirc missing with a left hand there. Andermatt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from Andermatt misses its target.
Sailcirc walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andermatt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Sailcirc does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andermatt avoids the body shot from Sailcirc.
Sailcirc misses with a hook to the body
and Andermatt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andermatt tries to clinch up.
Sailcirc slips a jab from Andermatt.
Sailcirc misses with a right hand
letting Andermatt counter with a right hand.
Andermatt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sailcirc lands a jab to Andermatt's midsection.
Sailcirc gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Andermatt.
A combination from Andermatt does no damage.
A big left from Sailcirc misses. #T3#
Andermatt swings for the body but Sailcirc moves out of range.
Sailcirc misses with an uppercut.
Andermatt just misses with a punch to the body.
Andermatt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sailcirc can do to turn this around?
Sailcirc looks to score with a jab to the body but Andermatt is just out of range.
Sailcirc throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andermatt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andermatt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Andermatt.#ROC#
Sailcirc is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Sailcirc does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sailcirc is still on wobbly legs! Can Andermatt finish him?
Andermatt avoids the body shot from Sailcirc.
Jab by Sailcirc.
Andermatt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sailcirc misses with a wild body shot.
Andermatt is looking to counter punch.
Andermatt misses with a looping right.
Sailcirc seems to have recovered his senses.
Andermatt misses with an uppercut.
Andermatt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sailcirc.
Andermatt just misses with a punch to the body. #T4##TD2#
Sailcirc gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Sailcirc is trying to get an arm triangle but Andermatt is defending well.
Roger Andermatt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Andermatt is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sailcirc is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sailcirc is trying to control the action in half guard but Andermatt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Andermatt is trying to control but can't.
Sailcirc is looking to take a break and control but Andermatt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sailcirc looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Andermatt dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Andermatt misses the shot to the body.
Sailcirc thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Andermatt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sailcirc, pushing him back against the cage.
Sailcirc tries to score a body lock takedown but Andermatt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A right handed body shot lands from Andermatt.
Andermatt throws a punch but it's blocked by Sailcirc.
Andermatt working aggressively here.
Andermatt trying to control the position but instead, Sailcirc has worked for underhooks and has pushed Andermatt into the cage.
Andermatt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andermatt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sailcirc is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sailcirc blocking some punches.
Sailcirc lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Andermatt as the two fighters clinch.
Sailcirc blocking some punches.
Sailcirc jumps guard but Andermatt stands there with Sailcirc around his waist. Sailcirc gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Roger Andermatt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eideard Sailcirc.
Andermatt blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Andermatt has a couple of punches blocked by Sailcirc.
Sailcirc is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Andermatt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sailcirc has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Andermatt seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sailcirc can turn it around.#TD2#
Sailcirc manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Sailcirc escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Andermatt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Sailcirc isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Andermatt stacks Sailcirc on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Andermatt!
Sailcirc looking for a sweep but Andermatt has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Sailcirc is working to get back to half guard.
Andermatt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Eideard Sailcirc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sailcirc is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sailcirc regains half guard.#SUB2#
Sailcirc is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Andermatt pulls his head out easily.
Andermatt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sailcirc knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Sailcirc looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Andermatt slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Sailcirc looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sailcirc looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Andermatt is taking a breather. Sailcirc says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sailcirc is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Sailcirc looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sailcirc is trying to get back to full guard.
Andermatt is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Sailcirc looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andermatt connects with a body shot that sends Sailcirc's belly button to the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Andermatt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andermatt 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Andermatt!

Roger Andermatt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: FARTMMA 57     
Date:   Aug 24, 2019
#R1#
Heimo looks to score with a jab to the body but Andermatt is just out of range.
Heimo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Andermatt misses with a straight right.
Heimo is looking to counter punch.
Heimo swings for the body but Andermatt moves out of range.
Heimo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A swing and a miss from Heimo.
Heimo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Heimo scores with a one two! Andermatt had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Heimo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Heimo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Heimo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jab from Andermatt.
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!
Andermatt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heimo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andermatt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Andermatt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Heimo moves out of range as Andermatt strikes.
Nice shot lands for Heimo.#CL2#
Andermatt rushes Heimo and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Heimo taking a breather.
Andermatt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andermatt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Heimo or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Heimo.
Andermatt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Heimo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Heimo.
Heimo looking to stall.
Andermatt lands a shoulder strike.
Heimo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andermatt stalls.
A shot in the inside from Andermatt.
Andermatt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Andermatt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andermatt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andermatt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heimo backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andermatt throws a head punch that misses.
Andermatt misses with some punches. #T2#
Andermatt prevents a body shot from Heimo.
Heimo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heimo.
Heimo blocks an uppercut.
Heimo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Heimo is working Andermatt over against the cage.
Heimo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andermatt lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Heimo is rocked!
Andermatt presses Heimo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oh Heimo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Andermatt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heimo seems to have got his legs back now.
Andermatt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andermatt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Heimo's efforts to push away.
Andermatt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andermatt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heimo misses with a punch to the body.
Heimo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andermatt lands with a light punch inside.
Heimo tries to throw a body punch but Andermatt avoids it by throwing Heimo back against the cage.
Heimo tries to work over Andermatt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Heimo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Heimo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andermatt's elbow.
Andermatt is trying to stall.
Heimo tries to work over Andermatt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Heimo digs a right hand into Andermatt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Andermatt's gas tank.
Heimo digs a right hand into Andermatt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Andermatt's gas tank.
Andermatt blocks a body shot from Heimo.
Heimo blocks an uppercut.
Heimo pushes Andermatt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Andermatt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heimo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andermatt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heimo misses with a punch to the body.
Andermatt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Heimo tries to work over Andermatt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andermatt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Andermatt tries to work over Heimo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Heimo misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Andermatt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heimo misses with a body punch.
Heimo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heimo.
Heimo blocks an uppercut.
Andermatt misses with a punch on the inside.
Heimo blocks an uppercut.
Andermatt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heimos head.
Heimo takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heimo is trying to stall.
Heimo prevents a body shot from Andermatt.
Heimo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Heimo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heimo misses with a body punch.
Andermatt blocks a body shot from Heimo.
Andermatt creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Heimo with a big uppercut! Heimo tries to clinch up but Andermatt pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Heimo to the mat! Heimo covers up and Andermatt unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Roger Andermatt!
Roger Andermatt thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: FARTMMA 55     
Date:   Aug 10, 2019
#R1#
Andermatt circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Andermatt to counter with a crisp jab.
One connects with a looping right hand.
One throws a poor cross that misses
and Andermatt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
One misses with a hook #KD#
and Andermatt counters with a crisp one two that drops One! Andermatt thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves One to his feet! One is in big trouble!#ROC#
One is rocked!
One tries to clinch up#KD#
and Andermatt counters with a nice right hand that sends One toppling to the canvas! One scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Andermatt finish him?!
One is still on wobbly legs! Can Andermatt finish him?#T1#
One gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Andermatt counters with a crisp right that sends One to the canvas! Andermatt follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Andermatt!
Roger Andermatt thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: FARTMMA 45     
Date:   Jun 28, 2019
#R1#
Andermatt misses with a straight left.
Sully appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Andermatt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Andermatt.#CUT2#
It looks like Capt Sully has been cut.
Sully showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andermatt.
A quick step to the side and Sully tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Sully forces Andermatt back against the cage and clinches.
Andermatt misses with a punch on the inside.
Sully blocking some punches.
Andermatt scores with a shoulder strike.
Andermatt cracks Sully with a nice body shot.
Andermatt prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andermatt misses with a punch on the inside.
Andermatt lands with a short shot to the head.
Sully lands an uppercut.
Andermatt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Andermatt managing to block the knees to the body from Sully.
Andermatt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sully lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
A short right from Sully. #BC2#
Andermatt breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Andermatt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Sully misses the target.
Sully looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Andermatt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sully seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sully ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andermatt moves away.
Andermatt scores with a jab.
Andermatt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Andermatt misses with a few strikes there.
Sully shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Andermatt misses with a jab to the body #KD#
and Sully counters with a crisp one two that drops Andermatt! Sully thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Andermatt to his feet! Andermatt is in big trouble!#ROC#
Andermatt is rocked!
Andermatt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andermatt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sully counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sully takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
Sully takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sully uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andermatt.
Andermatt jabs Sully to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Andermatt throws a nice looking combination but Sully bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sully is looking for a counter combo.
Andermatt misses with a looping left.
Roger Andermatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sully takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Andermatt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sully has time to react.
Sully doesn't manage to clinch there - Andermatt circles away.
Sully uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andermatt.
Sully throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Andermatt does it's job there.#T3#
Jab, jab by Sully - just one landing.
A swing and a miss from Sully.
Andermatt misses with a hook to the body
and Sully counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sully misses with an uppercut.
Andermatt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andermatt has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sully. Andermatt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sully avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sully moves out of range as Andermatt strikes.
Andermatt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sully doesn't seem bothered though.
Sully ducks under a wild hook from Andermatt.
Sully swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Andermatt swings for the body but Sully moves out of range. #T4#
Sully avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andermatt misses with a double jab #CL#
and Sully counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Andermatt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Andermatt has Sully pushed against the cage.
Sully landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Sully.
Knees to the body from Sully.
Andermatt looks winded!
Andermatt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sully lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andermatt backwards.
Andermatt working aggressively here.
Andermatt lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sully unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sully lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Andermatt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sully using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Andermatt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Andermatt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Capt Sully's cut.
That's time! Sully's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sully takes a swing at Andermatt's ribcage but misses.
Sully throws a hook but Andermatt avoids it easily.
Andermatt misses with a left hand
and Sully counters with a stiff right hand.
Andermatt misses with a combination
and Sully counters with a nice uppercut.
Andermatt closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Andermatt throws a lazy right hand but Sully sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andermatt lands with a hook. Sully tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andermatt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andermatt misses with a lunging right hand
and Sully counters with a stiff right hand.
Andermatt misses with a combination
and Sully counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Sully connects with a jab.
Andermatt throws a right and a left that Sully avoids nicely.
Andermatt misses with a shot to the body
enabling Sully to counter with a crisp jab.
Andermatt is still on wobbly legs! Can Sully finish him?
A jab from Sully misses.
Andermatt lands with a cross.
Andermatt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sully swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sully takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice cross by Andermatt.
Andermatt seems to have recovered his senses.
Andermatt is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sully scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slow jab from Sully misses its intended target.
Sully throws a body shot but no joy.
Sully moves out of range as Andermatt strikes.
Sully is looking to counter the offense by Andermatt and move into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andermatt misses with a hook.
Sully wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
Sully takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sully works the jab nicely.#CL#
Sully moves into the clinch.
Andermatt blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Andermatt breaks the clinch.
Andermatt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Andermatt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sully cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sully takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Andermatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andermatt swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Sully counters with a nice right hand that sends Andermatt toppling to the canvas! Andermatt scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Sully finish him?!
Sully misses with an uppercut. Andermatt saw that one coming.
Andermatt looks to throw the jab but Sully is out of range. #T3#
Andermatt loads up on a big right hand but Sully slips the punch.
Sully throws an overhand right that lands on Andermatt's shoulder, as Andermatt tries to avoid the shot.
Sully cracks Andermatt with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Andermatt falls to his knees and Sully doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Capt Sully!

 

Event: FARTMMA 39     
Date:   May 31, 2019
#R1#
Georgiev misses with a straight right.
Andermatt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Andermatt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD#
Georgiev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Andermatt!#SUB#
Georgiev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Georgiev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Georgiev is trying to get an arm triangle but Andermatt is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Georgiev is trying to get an arm triangle but Andermatt is defending well.
We've been hearing that Georgiev has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Georgiev is trying to get an arm triangle but Andermatt is defending well.
Georgiev wants to control but Andermatt is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Georgiev swings around for an armbar but Andermatt sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Georgiev's guard.
Georgiev 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.#T2##SUB#
Georgiev working for a triangle but Andermatt defends it easily.
Andermatt is fighting to break Georgiev's control of his arms but Georgiev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Andermatt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Georgiev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Georgiev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Andermatt defends well.#SUB#
Georgiev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Andermatt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Andermatt would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU2#
Andermatt stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Andermatt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Georgiev connects with a body shot that sends Andermatt's belly button to the back.
Georgiev fails to land the takedown.
Georgiev slips a jab and a cross from Andermatt.
Georgiev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Andermatt counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheers as Georgiev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Andermatt doesn't seem phased though.#TD#
Georgiev drives through with a takedown into Andermatt's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Andermatt keeping moving, preventing Georgiev from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Georgiev 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. #T4#
Andermatt is looking to stand up but Georgiev isn't so interested in that idea.
Georgiev looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andermatt wants to stand up but Georgiev is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Georgiev trying to control the position from guard on top but Andermatt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Prohor Georgiev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Georgiev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Andermatt counters with a straight right hand.
Georgiev throws a shot from downtown. Andermatt moves away and avoids it.
Georgiev looks to score with a jab to the body but Andermatt is just out of range.
Andermatt just misses with a punch to the body.
Georgiev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Georgiev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andermatt cracks Georgiev with a good jab.
A big right from Andermatt misses.
Andermatt throws a body punch but Georgiev moves out of range.
Andermatt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Andermatt misses the target.
Georgiev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Roger Andermatt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andermatt circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Georgiev shoots in and gets a takedown into Andermatt's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Georgiev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Georgiev looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Georgiev wants to control from the top but Andermatt keeps moving.
Georgiev slips nicely into half guard.
Georgiev is pressing down on Andermatt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Andermatt is holding on for now.
Georgiev is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Georgiev is looking to take a break and control but Andermatt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Georgiev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Andermatt has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Georgiev wants to take a breather but Andermatt is having none of it.
Georgiev passes to side control.
Georgiev tries to move into full mount but can't pass Andermatt's legs. #SUB#
Georgiev swings around for an armbar but Andermatt sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Georgiev's guard.#SUB#
Georgiev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Andermatt is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB#
Georgiev isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Andermatt stacks Georgiev on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Andermatt!
Georgiev manages to work his way to half guard, despite Andermatt's best efforts.
Andermatt tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Georgiev.
Andermatt is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Georgiev manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Georgiev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Georgiev wants to control the position but Andermatt says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Georgiev trying to hold on to Andermatt's head to control him but Andermatt postures up.
Andermatt is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Georgiev trying to control here.
Georgiev is looking for a sweep. Andermatt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Georgiev trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Andermatt manages to pass to mount!
Prohor Georgiev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Georgiev wants to hold on but Andermatt pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Andermatt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Georgiev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andermatt.
Georgiev misses with a body punch
and Andermatt counters with a stiff right hand.
Prohor Georgiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Georgiev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andermatt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andermatt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice cross by Georgiev.
Georgiev slips under a jab from Andermatt.
Georgiev throws the left hand but Andermatt avoids the punch easily.
Andermatt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Georgiev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Georgiev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Andermatt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Andermatt misses with a wild body shot.
Georgiev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andermatt.
It seemed like Andermatt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Andermatt pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Georgiev back to the cage. Andermatt follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#
It looks like Prohor Georgiev has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Georgiev slips under a jab from Andermatt.
Some wild striking there from Andermatt. #T1#
Andermatt throws a body punch but Georgiev moves out of range.
Andermatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andermatt misses the jab.#CL#
Georgiev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andermatt.
Andermatt working aggressively here. #BC2#
Andermatt manages to break the clinch.
Andermatt misses with a double jab.
Georgiev ducks right into an uppercut from Andermatt.
Georgiev tries to clinch but Andermatt is having none of it.
Andermatt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Georgiev.
A little jabbing left from Andermatt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andermatt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Andermatt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Georgiev. #TD#
Georgiev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Andermatt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Georgiev is looking to take a break and control but Andermatt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Georgiev in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Andermatt is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Prohor Georgiev!
In his post fight interview, Prohor Georgiev started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: FARTMMA 31     
Date:   Apr 23, 2019
#R1##TD2#
Harper scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Andermatt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Andermatt tries to get out of the position.
Harper missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Andermatt pushes Harper off looking to stand but Harper dives back in and keeps control.
Harper thows a huge punch but Andermatt dodges it nicely.
Andermatt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Andermatt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Harper.
Harper trying to control from half guard but Andermatt is working away. #SUB2#
Harper is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Andermatt is just riding it out for now. Harper eventually gives up the hold.
Harper sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Andermatt defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Andermatt is looking to get back to is feet but Harper passes into side control.
Harper in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
A lull in the action here as Harper stalls from top position.
The strikes coming from Harper are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
An elbow from Harper crashes against the mat.
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 is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Andermatt avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Harper.
Harper in side control, throwing shots but Andermatt defends.
Harper lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Andermatt is not content to let Harper control the position. #T2#
An elbow from Harper crashes against the mat.
Harper trying to control the action but Andermatt is working from the bottom.
Andermatt pushes Harper away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Harper gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Harper misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Harper in side control, throwing shots but Andermatt defends.
Harper has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Harper working the ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harper trying to control the action but Andermatt is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Harper is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Andermatt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Harper landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Harper lands a nice forearm strike.
The ground and pound from Harper seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Harper tries to score with some ground and pound. Andermatt controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Harper lands some shots froms side control.#SUB2#
Harper is trying to get an arm triangle but Andermatt is defending well. #SUB2#
Harper tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Harper has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4##SUB2#
Harper is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Andermatt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Harper is looking to take a break and control but Andermatt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harper working the ground and pound but Andermatt is defending the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harper tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Harper wants to control but Andermatt is keeping him busy.
Harper is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Harper dominated that round.
That's time! Andermatt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Harper tries to score a power double leg takedown but Andermatt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Harper somewhat.
Andermatt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Andermatt wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Andermatt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Roger Andermatt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andermatt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andermatt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Andermatt wants it to stay on the feet.
Roger Andermatt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Harper.
Harper dives in and grabs Andermatt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Andermatt pushes down on Harper's head and hops out.
Harper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andermatt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Harper on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD2#
Harper closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Andermatt wants to get back to his feet.
Harper wants to take a breather but Andermatt is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Andermatt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Andermatt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Harper is trying to work for a kimura but Andermatt is defending well. #T1#
Harper thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Andermatt's head.
Harper missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Andermatt pushes Harper off looking to stand but Harper dives back in and keeps control.
Harper passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Andermatt!
Harper breaks from Andermatt's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Harper landing punches.
Andermatt is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Harper throwing strikes here but Andermatt is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #T2#
Andermatt trying desperately to get to his feet.
Harper is trying to control here but Andermatt has managed to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harper thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Andermatt's head.
Andermatt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harper on the ground.
Harper missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Harper slips a nice elbow through Andermatt's hands, connecting with Andermatt's forehead.
Harper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harper seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Harper lands with a punch from half guard.
Harper looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Harper thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Harper winds up and cracks Andermatt with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andermatt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Harper.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Harper landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Andermatt regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Harper.
Harper throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Andermatt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andermatt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harper is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Harper postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Andermatt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harper is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Harper loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Harper trying to control but Andermatt is working from the bottom.
Harper throws a big elbow that misses.
Harper scoring with some ground and pound.
Harper slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Harper has hold of Andermatt's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Andermatt tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Harper cranks the arm and Andermatt screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Andermatt, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Miguel Harper!
Miguel Harper is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Miguel Harper thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: FARTMMA 23     
Date:   Mar 16, 2019
#R1#
Harper moves out of range as Andermatt strikes.
Harper with the counter takedown but Andermatt avoids it easily.
Andermatt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Andermatt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Andermatt.
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.
Harper gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Andermatt counters with a series of strikes. Harper will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC#
Harper is rocked!
Andermatt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Harper is still on wobbly legs! Can Andermatt finish him?
Andermatt lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Harper falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roger Andermatt!
Roger Andermatt is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Roger Andermatt, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: GR 11: Kumo vs. Pleez     
Date:   Feb 03, 2019
#R1#
Andermatt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice takedown defense from Andermatt. No joy for Nelson on that attempt.
A jab from Andermatt misses.
Nelson tries to counter with a clinch but Andermatt shakes him off and moves away.
Nelson fails with the takedown.
It looked like Andermatt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nelson.
Nelson tries to clinch but Andermatt is having none of it.
Andermatt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
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 just misses with a punch to the body.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andermatt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andermatt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Nelson rushes Andermatt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Andermatt lands a right hand. #BC2#
Nelson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nelson fails with the takedown.
Roger Andermatt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregg Nelson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andermatt throws out the jab.
Andermatt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nelson wants to counter the offense by Andermatt and move into the clinch position.
We've been informed that Nelson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Andermatt jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Nelson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andermatt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Nelson has managed to clinch.
Andermatt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andermatt scores with a shoulder strike.
Nelson wants to break free but Andermatt has control.
Andermatt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Andermatt.
Andermatt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nelson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Andermatt misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Andermatt on the inside.
Andermatt misses with some punches.
Nelson is trying to break the clinch but Andermatt has him pressed against the cage.
Andermatt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Andermatt on the inside. #BC#
Andermatt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nelson tries to clinch up
and Andermatt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson misses with a low kick.
Nelson tries for a takedown but Andermatt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nelson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Andermatt scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Andermatt avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #KD#
Andermatt cracks Nelson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Nelson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Andermatt finish him? #ROC#
Nelson is rocked!
Andermatt cracks Nelson with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Nelson tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Andermatt pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Nelson is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Andermatt!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 27, 2018
#R1#
Good shot there by Andermatt.
Eagle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Andermatt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Eagle momentarily. #ROC2#
Eagle is rocked!
Andermatt cracks Eagle with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roger Andermatt!
Jaximus Eagle was interviewed post fight and said 'Always learning and looking to improve. I'll be back you can count on it'.

 

 
 
 
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