PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom McGettigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGettigan comes to the cage accompanied by Knifeman - The Bronx. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

McGettigan
vs
Smith

182 cm
29
170 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

172 cm
31
172 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tom McGettigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Smith!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGettigan.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. McGettigan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McGettigan sprawls well. McGettigan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Tom McGettigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Smith.
McGettigan fails to land with a series of punches.
McGettigan misses the jab.
Smith dives in and grabs McGettigan's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGettigan pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
McGettigan misses with a straight right.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGettigan but McGettigan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.
McGettigan misses with a straight left.
Nice takedown defense from McGettigan. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
McGettigan throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the liver by McGettigan. Beautiful body shot.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but McGettigan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGettigan throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGettigan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
McGettigan lands a jab to Smith's midsection.

Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith prevents McGettigan from standing back up.
McGettigan trying to control from the bottom.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McGettigan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
McGettigan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McGettigan tries to get out of the position.

Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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!

Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McGettigan defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGettigan is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of McGettigan's head.
Smith throwing shots but McGettigan is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ground and pound from Smith.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McGettigan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGettigan's head.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McGettigan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smith wants to pass to mount but McGettigan is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Smith seems to be working for a kimura but McGettigan defends the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smith trying to work for an americana but McGettigan has managed to regain full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McGettigan wants to hit a switch here but Smith passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McGettigan there!
Smith landing punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smith cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Smith slips a straight right by McGettigan.
McGettigan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGettigan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McGettigan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGettigan.
Mike Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGettigan swivels and escapes.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith moves out of range as McGettigan strikes.
McGettigan lands a jab to the nose.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGettigan.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by McGettigan.
Smith throws a series of punches but McGettigan moves out of range.
McGettigan throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith slips a jab from McGettigan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGettigan scores with a nice head shot.

Smith shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McGettigan is trying to defend but Smith finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Smith working over McGettigan with some ground and pound. McGettigan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Smith.
Smith winds up and cracks McGettigan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McGettigan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McGettigan is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McGettigan avoid being mounted?
McGettigan tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGettigan is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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!
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McGettigan is in trouble now - Smith has advanced to mount!
Mike Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGettigan taking shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGettigan wants to try and get back to his feet.
Smith landing strikes, looking to finish!
Smith scores with a couple of good head shots there.

McGettigan is rocked!

Smith looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Oh McGettigan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Smith! McGettigan is hurt baaadly! Smith is firing away with more strikes - McGettigan is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Smith!
An out of breath Mike Smith thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.