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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roger Andermatt (ranked 1612 p4p, 1851 weight class) and Ryan Keenan (ranked 186 p4p, 207 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Andermatt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Keenan!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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