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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roger Andermatt (ranked 497 p4p, 522 weight class) and Gilmat Kirk (ranked 64 p4p, 68 weight class). Kirk has chosen Lords of Iron as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 16 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Andermatt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gilmat Kirk!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Kirk gets a takedown into half guard.
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!
Kirk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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hype
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