PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom McGettigan (ranked 537 p4p, 72 weight class) and Hairy Scrotum (ranked 831 p4p, 116 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Hairy Scrotum was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

McGettigan
vs
Scrotum

188 cm
30
185 lbs
13 - 2 - 0

185 cm
23
177 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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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 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom McGettigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hairy Scrotum!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGettigan moves in looking to clinch but Scrotum pushes him off.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGettigan, as that shot connected.
McGettigan throws a looping overhand right but Scrotum ducks down to avoid it.
Scrotum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGettigan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGettigan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scrotum moves away.
Scrotum slips under a jab.
Scrotum let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McGettigan doesn't manage to clinch there - Scrotum circles away.
McGettigan sizes up Scrotum with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tom McGettigan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGettigan lands a nice shot that snaps Scrotum's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGettigan tries to clinch up but Scrotum circles away and keeps his distance.
McGettigan throws an off balance right hand
and Scrotum counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Scrotum misses its intended target.
McGettigan throws a poor cross that misses
and Scrotum counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scrotum takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGettigan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scrotum sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGettigan tries to close the distance and clinch but Scrotum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scrotum tries to counter by closing the distance.
McGettigan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scrotum throws out a counter right but McGettigan avoids it with no problem.
McGettigan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGettigan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Scrotum looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McGettigan misses with a lunging right hand
and Scrotum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGettigan swings for the body but Scrotum moves out of range.
It seemed like Scrotum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Scrotum moves away from the strike by McGettigan.
McGettigan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Scrotum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGettigan.
Scrotum takes a shot to the body in his stride.

McGettigan has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGettigan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scrotum backwards.
Scrotum prevents a body shot from McGettigan.
McGettigan blocks a couple of punches 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!
A right hand to the body from Scrotum.
A short right from Scrotum.
McGettigan misses with a punch to the body.
McGettigan throws a punch but it's blocked by Scrotum.
McGettigan blocks a body shot from Scrotum.
Scrotum misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGettigan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scrotum misses with a punch to the body.
McGettigan fails to pull guard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGettigan.
McGettigan tries to work over Scrotum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scrotum lands a left hand.
McGettigan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from McGettigan fails to land.
Scrotum gets underhooks to prevent McGettigan's takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGettigan.
Scrotum lands a left hand.
Scrotum lands a hook that snaps the head of McGettigan backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGettigan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scrotum lands with a right to the head.
McGettigan blocks a body shot from Scrotum.
Scrotum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scrotum lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGettigan backwards.
McGettigan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scrotum misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGettigan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scrotum blocking some punches.
Scrotum tries to work over McGettigan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scrotum is leaning against McGettigan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Scrotum lands with a left to the head.
Scrotum lands a hook that snaps the head of McGettigan backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scrotum.
Scrotum misses with a body punch.
Scrotum tries to throw a body punch but McGettigan avoids it by throwing Scrotum back against the cage.
Scrotum lands a body punch in the clinch.
Scrotum tries a body shot but McGettigan blocks it.
McGettigan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGettigan misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scrotum goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scrotum misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scrotum lands a shoulder strike.
Scrotum stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGettigan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scrotum's elbow.
Scrotum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGettigan throws a head punch that misses.
McGettigan throws a head punch that misses.
Scrotum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGettigan throws a head punch that misses.
Scrotum struggles to land a body shot inside as McGettigan controls his hands.
Scrotum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGettigan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scrotum blocks a body shot from McGettigan.
McGettigan misses with a body punch.
Scrotum scores with a hook to the body.
Scrotum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGettigan's elbow.
Good body shot from Scrotum.
Scrotum tries a body shot but McGettigan blocks it.
Scrotum working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hairy Scrotum dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nice cross by McGettigan.
McGettigan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scrotum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGettigan misses with a combination
and Scrotum counters with a left to the body.
Scrotum moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hairy Scrotum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scrotum uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Scrotum keeps the fight on the outside.
Scrotum avoids the body shot from McGettigan.
McGettigan blocks a head kick by Scrotum.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGettigan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGettigan tries to clinch up but Scrotum circles away and keeps his distance.
McGettigan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGettigan cracks Scrotum with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hairy Scrotum seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGettigan fails in his attempt to clinch.

McGettigan moves into the clinch.
Scrotum blocks an uppercut.
Scrotum has a couple of punches blocked by McGettigan.
Scrotum lands with a left to the head.
McGettigan blocks an uppercut.
Scrotum misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGettigan.
McGettigan blocks a body shot from Scrotum.
Scrotum misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGettigan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scrotum throws a punch but it's blocked by McGettigan.
A head punch on the inside from McGettigan fails to land.
Scrotum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGettigan has a couple of punches blocked by Scrotum.
McGettigan misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Scrotum.
Scrotum misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Scrotum.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGettigan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scrotum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scrotum misses with the head strike.
Scrotum tries a body shot but McGettigan blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGettigan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scrotum has a couple of punches blocked by McGettigan.
Good body shot from McGettigan.
Scrotum misses with a punch to the body.
Scrotum working aggressively here.
Scrotum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGettigan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scrotum.
McGettigan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from McGettigan fails to land.
Scrotum misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGettigan misses with the head strike.
Scrotum scores with a nice hook to the head.
Scrotum throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGettigans head.
McGettigan misses with a punch to the body.
Scrotum can't find room to land a body shot as McGettigan controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from McGettigan.
McGettigan lands with a light punch inside.
Scrotum lands a right hand.
Scrotum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGettigan lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Scrotum fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGettigan.
Scrotum lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGettigan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scrotum backwards.
Scrotum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scrotum blocking some punches.
McGettigan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scrotum's elbow.
McGettigan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGettigan can't find room to land a body shot as Scrotum controls the action.
McGettigan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scrotum backwards.
A short left from Scrotum.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGettigan misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scrotum.
McGettigan scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scrotum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGettigan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Scrotum fails to land.
Scrotum cracks McGettigan with a nice body shot.
McGettigan tries to work over Scrotum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGettigan misses with some punches.
Scrotum lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGettigan backwards.
Scrotum goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scrotum tries to work over McGettigan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scrotum misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGettigan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scrotum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scrotum working aggressively here.
McGettigan prevents a body shot from Scrotum.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGettigan.
McGettigan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scrotum throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scrotum.
Scrotum lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hairy Scrotum will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

McGettigan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGettigan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGettigan ducks under a wild hook from Scrotum.
Scrotum circles away from the clinch attempt
and McGettigan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGettigan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Scrotum in his tracks.
Scrotum takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGettigan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scrotum.
McGettigan misses with a left hand
and Scrotum counters with a stiff right hand.
McGettigan tries to clinch but Scrotum moves away
and Scrotum counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McGettigan tries to clinch but Scrotum is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Scrotum.
Scrotum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGettigan throws an off balance right hand
and Scrotum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGettigan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McGettigan just misses with a punch to the body.
Scrotum throws a body shot but no joy.
Scrotum circles away from the clinch attempt
and Scrotum counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Scrotum has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Scrotum there as he acknowledges the shot.
Scrotum with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tom McGettigan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGettigan misses with a wild body shot.
McGettigan moves in looking to clinch but Scrotum pushes him off.
Scrotum throws a shot to the body.
McGettigan moves in looking to clinch but Scrotum pushes him off.
Scrotum swinging wildly here.
McGettigan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGettigan wants to clinch.
No joy there for McGettigan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Scrotum scores with a decent looking hook.
Scrotum circles away from the clinch attempt
and Scrotum counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scrotum lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGettigan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scrotum sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scrotum misses with a wild combination.
Hairy Scrotum is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Scrotum throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGettigan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A telegraphed right hand from McGettigan misses the target.
Scrotum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scrotum is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

McGettigan moves into the clinch.
Scrotum misses with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGettigan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scrotum lands a body punch.
McGettigan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGettigan tries to throw a body punch but Scrotum avoids it by throwing McGettigan back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Scrotum scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGettigan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scrotum pushes McGettigan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGettigan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hairy Scrotum seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Scrotum.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Scrotum.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Scrotum.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Scrotum goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scrotum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGettigan lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGettigan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGettigan blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hairy Scrotum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Scrotum 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hairy Scrotum!
An out of breath and clearly excited Hairy Scrotum thanked Cipher Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).