PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Roger Andermatt (ranked 1846 p4p, 2379 weight class) and Jaro Lalla (ranked 107 p4p, 137 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lalla's choice of entrance music: ЛЮБИ. Roger Andermatt could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jaro Lalla's chin.

Andermatt
vs
Lalla

180 cm
29
145
12 - 12 - 1

175 cm
34
126
17 - 19 - 2

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Andermatt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 19 - 2, fighting out of London, Jaro Lalla!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.

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.

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

Lalla is trying to work for a kimura but Andermatt is defending well.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!@#$#@@'.