Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: NSC 36: Woo vs Le
Date: Jul 02, 2019

#R1#
McGettigan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGettigan doesn't manage to clinch there - Munson circles away.
Munson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Some wild striking there from Munson.
McGettigan fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Munson, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
McGettigan tries to keep at a distance but Munson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Munson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Munson fails to land.
McGettigan prevents a body shot from Munson.
McGettigan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Munson has a couple of punches blocked by McGettigan.
McGettigan is pressed up against the ropes. Munson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McGettigan down to the mat. McGettigan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGettigan swings for the body but Munson moves out of range.
McGettigan closes the distance but Munson moves to the side
and Munson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
McGettigan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
McGettigan has a couple of punches blocked by Munson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Munson.
Munson looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
Munson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McGettigan lands a shoulder strike.
McGettigan lands with a right to the head.
Munson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGettigan avoids it.
Munson tries to land knees in the clinch but McGettigan avoids the damage to the body.
McGettigan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by McGettigan.
McGettigan tries to work over Munson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGettigan.
McGettigan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGettigan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Munson missing with knees to the body.
McGettigan can't find room to land a body shot as Munson controls the action.
Munson throws a head punch that misses.
Munson misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Munson.
Munson has a couple of punches blocked by McGettigan.
A head punch on the inside from Munson fails to land.
Munson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McGettigan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McGettigan doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from McGettigan.
Munson misses with a punch on the inside.
Munson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McGettigan's defenses. #TD#
Munson has hold of one of McGettigan's legs. McGettigan is fighting the takedown attempt but Munson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Munson wants to pass the guard but McGettigan is keeping the position.
Munson looking to sit in guard and control but McGettigan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SU2#
Munson is working an open guard so McGettigan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Munson misses with a low kick.
McGettigan misses with a looping left.#CL2#
McGettigan moves into range and clinches up with Munson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGettigan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGettigan avoids a wild elbow strike from Munson.
McGettigan swings wildly with an uppercut but Munson uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Robert Munson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
McGettigan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGettigan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGettigan tries to clinch up.
McGettigan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGettigan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Munson lands a really nice looking cross but McGettigan seems unphased.
McGettigan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Munson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Munson ducks under a wild hook from McGettigan.
McGettigan throws an overhand right that lands on Munson's shoulder, as Munson tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Munson. McGettigan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Munson lands a head shot.
McGettigan tries to clinch up.
Munson cracks McGettigan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McGettigan blocks a head kick by Munson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munson is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McGettigan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Munson on the side of the head.
McGettigan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Munson avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Munson scores with a hook.
McGettigan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Munson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Tom McGettigan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGettigan misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGettigan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGettigan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from McGettigan.
Munson works on McGettigan's body with a couple of short punches.
Munson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGettigan misses with a punch to the body.
McGettigan misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Munson.
Munson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Munson goes for a takedown attempt but McGettigan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Munson moves into the clinch.
Munson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Munson misses with the head strike. #T2#
McGettigan swings wildly with an uppercut but Munson uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGettigan blocks it with crossed arms.
McGettigan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Munson is keeping busy.
McGettigan blocks an elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Munson.
McGettigan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Munson lands with a right to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Munson.
McGettigan misses with a punch on the inside.
Munson is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Munson throws a punch but it's blocked by McGettigan.
McGettigan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGettigan misses with some punches.
McGettigan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGettigan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGettigan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from McGettigan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Robert Munson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice body punch from Munson.
Tom McGettigan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Munson cracks a nice hook into McGettigan's ribs.
Munson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Munson slips a straight right by McGettigan.
Nice takedown defense from McGettigan. No joy for Munson on that attempt.
McGettigan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Munson. Munson obviously looking to wear him down.
McGettigan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGettigan scores with a shot to the body.
McGettigan is looking to clinch.
McGettigan lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
McGettigan rushes Munson and presses him up against the ropes.
McGettigan pushes Munson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from McGettigan fails to land.
Munson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munson can't get the takedown.
Munson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
McGettigan dodges an elbow strike from Munson.
McGettigan blocks an uppercut.
McGettigan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Munson or not.
McGettigan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Munson working aggressively here.
Munson has a couple of punches blocked by McGettigan.
McGettigan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Munson backwards.
McGettigan lands with a short shot to the head.
Munson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Munson has a couple of punches blocked by McGettigan.
McGettigan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Munson has a couple of punches blocked by McGettigan.
Munson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Munson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGettigan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Munson.
Munson working aggressively here. #T2#
Munson misses with the head strike.
Munson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McGettigan's defenses.
Munson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Munson tries for a takedown. No joy.
McGettigan tries a body shot but Munson blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from McGettigan fails to land.
Munson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Munson.
Munson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
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!
McGettigan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGettigan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Munson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Munson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McGettigan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Munson lands an elbow that stopped McGettigan in his tracks for a moment.
McGettigan tries a body shot but Munson blocks it.
McGettigan has a couple of punches blocked by Munson.
McGettigan misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tom McGettigan.
I think Munson 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Tom McGettigan!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Robert Munson!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Robert Munson!

Robert Munson wins by split decision!
A victorious Robert Munson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: NSC 28: Hunt vs Bornholm
Date: Jun 04, 2019

#R1#
De Struicao defending well as McGettigan loads up on a big left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from De Struicao.
McGettigan is looking to clinch.
De Struicao throws a body kick that misses.
McGettigan tries to score a power double leg takedown but De Struicao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McGettigan somewhat.
McGettigan throws a lazy uppercut
and De Struicao counters with a nice low kick that buckles McGettigan's knee momentarily.
McGettigan wants to clinch up but De Struicao keeps it at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGettigan.
De Struicao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGettigan throws out the jab.
McGettigan misses with a two punch combination.
McGettigan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGettigan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck De Struicao on the side of the head.
De Struicao lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McGettigan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Struicao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
De Struicao throws a wild body kick that McGettigan sees coming a mile off.
De Struicao takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGettigan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Struicao replies with a solid counter kick to the body but McGettigan blocks it well.
McGettigan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGettigan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but De Struicao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGettigan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A cross from De Struicao lands.
De Struicao throws a body shot but no joy.
McGettigan throws a lazy right hand but De Struicao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGettigan is looking to clinch.
De Struicao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGettigan fails with an attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick from De Struicao misses.
McGettigan connects with a crisp jab.
McGettigan darts in trying to clinch
and De Struicao counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Struicao lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGettigan lands a jab to the head.
McGettigan misses with an uppercut. De Struicao saw that one coming.
McGettigan avoids a kick to the body.
Nice body punch from De Struicao.
McGettigan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGettigan tries to close the distance and clinch but De Struicao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from De Struicao misses.
McGettigan fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGettigan looks to score with a jab to the body but De Struicao is just out of range.
De Struicao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Struicao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by De Struicao.
McGettigan tries to clinch there but De Struicao circles away.
McGettigan looks to score with a jab to the body but De Struicao is just out of range.
McGettigan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Struicao circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Struicao misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dominick De Struicao will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
De Struicao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McGettigan fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGettigan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McGettigan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but De Struicao paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
McGettigan pushes De Struicao up against the ropes in a clinch.
De Struicao blocks an uppercut.
De Struicao digs a right hand underneath McGettigan's ribcage. McGettigan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
De Struicao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGettigan's elbow.
McGettigan misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGettigan working aggressively here.
De Struicao misses with an elbow over the top.
McGettigan misses with some punches.
De Struicao tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGettigan avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGettigan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGettigan is stalling here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGettigan.
McGettigan misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGettigan dodges an elbow strike from De Struicao.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGettigan. #T1#
McGettigan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Struicao throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
De Struicao trying to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Struicao.
De Struicao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
De Struicao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Struicao lands a head kick. McGettigan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
De Struicao misses with a low kick. #CL#
McGettigan moves into the clinch successfully.
McGettigan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Struicao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
De Struicao tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGettigan avoids it.
McGettigan throws a punch but it's blocked by De Struicao.
McGettigan tries a body shot but De Struicao blocks it.
McGettigan misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGettigan avoids the elbow strike from De Struicao, against the ropes.
De Struicao lands a body shot in the clinch.
De Struicao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Struicao lands an elbow inside that McGettigan shrugs off. #T2#
De Struicao misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Struicao lands with a short shot to the head.
De Struicao lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Struicao.
A short body shot lands from De Struicao as the two fighters clinch.
McGettigan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from McGettigan.
Dominick De Struicao seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, McGettigan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGettigan lands a right hand.
De Struicao misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from De Struicao.
McGettigan avoids the elbow strike from De Struicao, against the ropes.
A short right from McGettigan on the inside.
De Struicao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from McGettigan fails to land.
De Struicao scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters up against the ropes, De Struicao throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Struicao.
McGettigan tries to work over De Struicao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominick De Struicao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
McGettigan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tom McGettigan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Struicao keeps the fight on the outside.
McGettigan cracks De Struicao with an open hand slap.
De Struicao tries a low kick but McGettigan avoids it.
De Struicao finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGettigan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Struicao was well out of range. Poor timing from McGettigan.
McGettigan wants to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Struicao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGettigan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McGettigan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A slow jab from De Struicao misses its intended target.
De Struicao looks to throw the jab but McGettigan is out of range. #T1#
McGettigan wants to clinch up but De Struicao keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circling - McGettigan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Struicao feints a counter leg kick.
McGettigan sizes up De Struicao with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McGettigan pounces like a tiger and cracks De Struicao with a vicious hook! De Struicao is down but not out! McGettigan follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tom McGettigan!
Tom McGettigan took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: NSC 21: Nielsen vs Barca
Date: May 07, 2019

#R1#
The fighters circling - McGettigan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Osterman misses.
Decent striking displayed by McGettigan there.
Osterman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGettigan was well out of range. Poor timing from Osterman.
McGettigan connects with a nice looking jab.
Osterman throws a right hand that McGettigan ducks under and follows up with a left that McGettigan also avoids with ease.
Osterman works McGettigan's body with a nice hook.
Osterman throws a body shot but no joy.
Osterman misses with a few strikes there.
Osterman sizes up McGettigan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McGettigan lands a head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Kevin Osterman has been cut.
Kevin Osterman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Osterman does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Osterman throws a nice looking combination but McGettigan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGettigan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Osterman.
McGettigan lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
McGettigan moves into the clinch.
McGettigan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Osterman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGettigan lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGettigan misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
A short uppercut from McGettigan.
McGettigan tries to throw a body punch but Osterman avoids it by throwing McGettigan back against the ropes.
McGettigan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Osterman backwards. #BC2#
Osterman breaks from the clinch.
McGettigan cracks a nice hook into Osterman's ribs.
Osterman walks into a straight right hand from McGettigan.
Osterman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGettigan was well out of range. Poor timing from Osterman.
Osterman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A left lands for McGettigan.
McGettigan scores with a hook to the body. Osterman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Osterman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Osterman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGettigan was well out of range. Poor timing from Osterman.
McGettigan wants to clinch up but Osterman keeps it at a distance.
Osterman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Osterman throws a lazy right hand but McGettigan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Osterman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Osterman tries to move into range but McGettigan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC#
Osterman is rocked!
McGettigan cracks a nice hook into Osterman's ribs.
Osterman is still on wobbly legs! Can McGettigan finish him?#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Osterman misses the target.
Osterman seems to have recovered his senses.
McGettigan wants to clinch up but Osterman keeps it at a distance.
Osterman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Osterman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGettigan manages to avoid it.#CL#
McGettigan clinches with his opponent.
A short left from McGettigan.
McGettigan scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGettigan struggles to land a body shot inside as Osterman controls his hands.
Osterman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Osterman manages to break the clinch.
Osterman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
McGettigan moves into the clinch.
Osterman is trying to break the clinch but McGettigan is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from McGettigan fails to land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGettigan scores with a shot to the side of Osterman's head.
McGettigan tries to throw a body punch but Osterman avoids it by throwing McGettigan back against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Osterman.
Osterman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGettigan lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom McGettigan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Osterman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
McGettigan rushes Osterman and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
McGettigan pushes Osterman back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
McGettigan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Osterman backwards.
McGettigan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Osterman backwards.
Osterman is looking to break free of the clinch but McGettigan has double underhooks.
Osterman wants to break free but McGettigan has control.
McGettigan tries a body shot but Osterman blocks it.
McGettigan presses Osterman against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGettigan tries to throw a body punch but Osterman avoids it by throwing McGettigan back against the ropes.
A hook to the body from McGettigan.
Osterman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Osterman can't break the clinch.
McGettigan lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osterman is looking to break free of the clinch but McGettigan has double underhooks.
McGettigan misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGettigan has Osterman pressed against the ropes, preventing Osterman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Osterman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Osterman in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
McGettigan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from McGettigan fails to land.
McGettigan lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
McGettigan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Osterman's efforts to push away.
Osterman is trying to force a seperation but McGettigan has the dominant position.
McGettigan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Osterman.
Osterman is looking to break free of the clinch but McGettigan has double underhooks.
McGettigan misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGettigan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Osterman can do to turn this around?
Still in the clinch, McGettigan scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from McGettigan.
Osterman is breathing heavily.
McGettigan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Osterman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGettigan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from McGettigan.
Osterman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGettigan tries a body shot but Osterman blocks it. #BC2#
Osterman breaks the clinch.
McGettigan needs to keep his hands up - Osterman had a free shot at his head there.
Nice defenses there by McGettigan.
Decent striking displayed by McGettigan there.#CL#
Osterman gets tackled into the ropes by McGettigan. McGettigan maintains the clinch. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from McGettigan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Osterman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGettigan has him pressed against the ropes.
Osterman is trying to break the clinch but McGettigan is controlling him.
McGettigan misses with the head strike.
Tom McGettigan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGettigan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGettigan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by McGettigan.
A head punch on the inside from McGettigan fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGettigan.
A shot in the inside from McGettigan.
McGettigan lands with a short shot to the head.
McGettigan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from McGettigan.
Osterman is trying to force a seperation but McGettigan has the dominant position.
Nice body punch from McGettigan - that landed with a thud.
McGettigan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A frustrated look appears on Osterman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGettigan lands an uppercut.
Osterman is trying to break the clinch but McGettigan has him pressed against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom McGettigan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Osterman's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Osterman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGettigan connects with a body shot.
McGettigan tries to clinch but Osterman is having none of it.
Tom McGettigan is winning the standup battle so far.
Osterman looks to score with a jab to the body but McGettigan is just out of range.
A big left from Osterman misses.
McGettigan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Osterman's head.#CL#
Osterman gets tackled into the ropes by McGettigan. McGettigan maintains the clinch.
McGettigan lands with a short shot to the head.
McGettigan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGettigan struggles to land a body shot inside as Osterman controls his hands.
McGettigan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Osterman or not.
A short left from McGettigan.
McGettigan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGettigan gets through Osterman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Osterman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Osterman is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Osterman takes a shot to the head.
Osterman can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Osterman.
McGettigan lands a shot to the body.#T1#
McGettigan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Osterman backwards.
Osterman tries to break free but McGettigan pushes him back against the ropes.
Osterman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Osterman is looking to break free of the clinch but McGettigan has double underhooks.
McGettigan digs a right hand underneath Osterman's ribcage. Osterman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGettigan.
McGettigan throws a punch but it's blocked by Osterman.
McGettigan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGettigan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Osterman backwards.
McGettigan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tom McGettigan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short left from McGettigan.
Osterman can't break the clinch.
Osterman is trying to break the clinch but McGettigan has him pressed against the ropes.
Osterman wants to get back to striking at distance but McGettigan won't allow it.
McGettigan prevents Osterman from breaking the clinch.
Osterman is trying to force a seperation but McGettigan has the dominant position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGettigan. #T2#
Osterman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Osterman wants to break free but McGettigan has control.
Osterman is trying to break the clinch but McGettigan has him pressed against the ropes.
Osterman takes a shot to the head.
Kevin Osterman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Osterman working aggressively here.
McGettigan misses with a punch on the inside.
Osterman is trying to force a seperation but McGettigan has the dominant position.
Osterman is trying to push McGettigan away but McGettigan has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Osterman misses with a punch to the body.
McGettigan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Osterman lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGettigan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from McGettigan.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom McGettigan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGettigan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Tom McGettigan!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Tom McGettigan!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Tom McGettigan!

Tom McGettigan wins by unanimous decision!
Tom McGettigan made sure to mention his sponsor, KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Kevin Osterman stepped up to the mic, saying 'where am i?'.

Event: NSC 15: Nielsen vs Hoyo
Date: Apr 16, 2019

#R1#
Rigano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGettigan but McGettigan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McGettigan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rigano.
McGettigan tries to close the distance and clinch but Rigano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rigano throws a big counter combination but McGettigan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tom McGettigan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGettigan tries to clinch but Rigano is having none of it.
It looked like Rigano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGettigan.
Rigano fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cliff Rigano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGettigan fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGettigan throws a shot from downtown. Rigano moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Rigano misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGettigan lands a right hook to the body.
McGettigan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rigano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rigano.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
McGettigan struggles to land a body shot inside as Rigano controls his hands.
Rigano goes for a takedown attempt but McGettigan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rigano goes for a double leg but McGettigan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as McGettigan continues to drive forward.
Rigano fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
McGettigan darts in and clinches Rigano up against the ropes.
McGettigan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rigano is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McGettigan is defending well.
Rigano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGettigan swings wildly with an uppercut but Rigano uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGettigan lands with a left to the head.
McGettigan lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGettigan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rigano blocking some punches. #T2#
McGettigan gets underhooks to prevent Rigano's takedown attempt.
McGettigan tries to throw a body punch but Rigano avoids it by throwing McGettigan back against the ropes.
McGettigan throws a punch but it's blocked by Rigano.
A right hook to the body lands for McGettigan.
McGettigan stops a takedown attempt from Rigano.
Rigano drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McGettigan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McGettigan misses with a punch on the inside.
McGettigan lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGettigan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGettigan gets underhooks to prevent Rigano's takedown attempt.
McGettigan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGettigan struggles to land a body shot inside as Rigano controls his hands.
McGettigan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGettigan.
McGettigan lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom McGettigan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
McGettigan tries to sprawl but Rigano drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McGettigan is controlling Rigano's trapped leg to prevent Rigano from advancing to side control.
McGettigan is pressing down on Rigano's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rigano trying to control but McGettigan is working from the bottom.
Rigano passes McGettigan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McGettigan tries to roll over but Rigano keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rigano wants to control but McGettigan is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Rigano looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T1#
McGettigan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McGettigan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGettigan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGettigan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rigano is pushing down on McGettigan's leg trying to pass to half guard. McGettigan is fighting to maintain full guard but Rigano has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McGettigan is staying active underneath Rigano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McGettigan is trying to control but can't.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rigano trying to mount his opponent but McGettigan defends it.
McGettigan is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGettigan moves in looking to clinch but Rigano pushes him off.
McGettigan stuns Rigano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rigano.
McGettigan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cliff Rigano dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
McGettigan is looking to clinch.
Rigano was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
McGettigan moves into range and clinches up with Rigano.
Rigano is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McGettigan is defending well.
Rigano goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGettigan prevents it.
McGettigan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGettigan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rigano is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cliff Rigano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGettigan lands a body shot.
Rigano blocks an uppercut.
Tom McGettigan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right hand to the body from McGettigan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGettigan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from McGettigan as the two fighters clinch.
McGettigan misses with the head strike.
McGettigan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rigano backwards.
Rigano takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGettigan. #T1#
Rigano tries to score a body lock takedown but McGettigan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rigano blocking some punches.
McGettigan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rigano's elbow.
Rigano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGettigan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGettigan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rigano is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice left hand lands by McGettigan.
McGettigan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGettigan tries to work over Rigano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGettigan lands a shoulder strike.
McGettigan digs a right hand underneath Rigano's ribcage. Rigano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGettigan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rigano blocks a body shot from McGettigan.
McGettigan misses with a punch on the inside.
McGettigan misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Rigano goes for a takedown attempt but McGettigan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
McGettigan takes the fight into the clinch.
Rigano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGettigan backwards.
McGettigan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
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 short right hand to the side of the head by McGettigan.
A right hand to the body from McGettigan.
Rigano changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGettigan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McGettigan moves in looking to clinch but Rigano pushes him off.
McGettigan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGettigan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rigano moves away.
McGettigan tries to close the distance and clinch but Rigano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rigano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom McGettigan really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Rigano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McGettigan throws a series of strikes that have Rigano backpedaling.
Rigano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGettigan finds it's way round the side to connect with Rigano's head.
No luck for Rigano with that takedown attempt.
McGettigan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rigano's head.#CL2#
McGettigan has managed to clinch. #TD#
Rigano gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, McGettigan regains guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rigano trying to control but McGettigan is working from the bottom.
Rigano throwing strikes from guard but McGettigan blocks nicely.
McGettigan controls Rigano momentarily but Rigano frees himself. #T1#
McGettigan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McGettigan is still trying to improve position.
Rigano trying to control but McGettigan is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McGettigan can do anything to dispel that myth.
McGettigan looking for a sweep. Not yet McGettigan, not yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McGettigan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rigano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tom McGettigan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rigano slips under a jab.#T2#
McGettigan tries to clinch there but Rigano circles away.
McGettigan tries to clinch up but Rigano circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
McGettigan pushes Rigano up against the ropes in a clinch.
McGettigan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGettigan prevents the takedown attempt.
Rigano blocking some punches.
McGettigan misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGettigan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rigano is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McGettigan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cliff Rigano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGettigan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rigano blocks a body shot from McGettigan.
Rigano is trying to drag McGettigan to the mat but McGettigan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
McGettigan lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom McGettigan dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
McGettigan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rigano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
McGettigan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McGettigan misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGettigan is pressed up against the ropes. Rigano has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McGettigan down to the mat. McGettigan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rigano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGettigan tries to clinch there but Rigano circles away.
Tom McGettigan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from McGettigan misses.
McGettigan scores with a jab to the body.
Rigano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGettigan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rigano was well out of range. Poor timing from McGettigan.
McGettigan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rigano gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McGettigan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
McGettigan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rigano keeping moving, preventing McGettigan from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Rigano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGettigan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cliff Rigano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1##SUB#
Rigano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McGettigan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Rigano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tom McGettigan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Rigano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rigano throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
McGettigan's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McGettigan trying to control the position from guard on top but Rigano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGettigan looking to pass the guard.
Rigano lands a couple of decent looking body shots there. #SUB#
Rigano looking for a guillotine here but McGettigan defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Rigano has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. McGettigan doesn't defend quickly enough and Rigano has managed to lock this one up! Can McGettigan escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Rigano on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cliff Rigano!
During a confident post fight interview, Cliff Rigano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: NSC 7: Escobar vs Power
Date: Mar 19, 2019

#R1#
McGettigan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Barbosa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barbosa staying out of range there.
Barbosa keeps the fight on the outside.
McGettigan tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Barbosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
Tom McGettigan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Barbosa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Barbosa goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McGettigan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barbosa's guard! Nice work there by McGettigan!
Barbosa looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGettigan is one step ahead there.
Barbosa has McGettigan pulled in close to control his posture.
Barbosa looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGettigan is one step ahead there. #T1#
Barbosa wants to stand but McGettigan is controlling the position.
Barbosa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barbosa is on top in guard. #REVB#
McGettigan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Barbosa puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Barbosa controlling the action here. #T2#
McGettigan tries to get to full guard but Barbosa has control of the leg.
Barbosa trying to control the pace.
Barbosa is trying to control. McGettigan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbosa is controlling the pace.
McGettigan works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Barbosa dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
McGettigan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbosa looks for a takedown but McGettigan sprawls well.
McGettigan is looking to counter the offense by Barbosa and move into the clinch.
McGettigan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Barbosa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGettigan.
A little jabbing left from Barbosa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McGettigan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Barbosa.
McGettigan moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like Daniel Barbosa has been cut.
Barbosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGettigan misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGettigan misses with a body shot
and Barbosa counters with a left and a right that stings McGettigan.
Barbosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL#
McGettigan drives through and clinches with Barbosa against the ropes. #BC2#
Barbosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGettigan moves forwards but Barbosa connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
McGettigan tries to clinch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barbosa lands with an uppercut that bounces McGettigan off the ropes and back into range.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbosa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGettigan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGettigan tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGettigan tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Barbosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGettigan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGettigan tries to move into range but Barbosa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barbosa swats away the attempt to clinch by McGettigan.
Barbosa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGettigan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Barbosa paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Barbosa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Barbosa showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGettigan wants to control but Barbosa is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
McGettigan is staying active underneath Barbosa, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Barbosa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Barbosa wants to pass the guard but McGettigan is defending well.
Barbosa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Barbosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daniel Barbosa's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Barbosa looks to land a combination. McGettigan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tom McGettigan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbosa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGettigan on the side of the head.
Barbosa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McGettigan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGettigan tries to clinch but Barbosa moves out of range.
McGettigan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barbosa scores with a nice strike.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by McGettigan there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGettigan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barbosa.
Barbosa swats away the attempt to clinch by McGettigan.
Barbosa throws a counter combo.
Barbosa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGettigan tries to clinch
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Barbosa tests McGettigan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGettigan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barbosa under the eye.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa lands with an uppercut that bounces McGettigan off the ropes and back into range.
McGettigan doesn't manage to clinch there - Barbosa circles away.
Barbosa misses with a two punch combination.
McGettigan is looking to clinch but Barbosa is avoiding it.
Daniel Barbosa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGettigan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
McGettigan thuds his right hand into Barbosa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC#
Barbosa is rocked!
Tom McGettigan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barbosa drops his hands for a split second and McGettigan immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Barbosa face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. McGettigan follows up with a right hand that knocks Barbosa into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tom McGettigan!
After the big win, Tom McGettigan made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KOMBAT KLOTHING and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Daniel Barbosa stepped up to the mic, saying 'That was most unfortunate, sir i hope you have endless farts for the rest of the night. '.

Event: NSC 2 : Carsara vs Jackson
Date: Feb 12, 2019

#R1##CL#
McGettigan clinches.
Rigano is trying to drag McGettigan to the mat but McGettigan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Rigano drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGettigan is working Rigano over against the ropes.
McGettigan misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
McGettigan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
McGettigan moves into the clinch.#TD2#
McGettigan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rigano is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McGettigan to the mat. McGettigan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rigano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rigano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGettigan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rigano trying to control the position from guard on top but McGettigan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rigano wants to pass the guard but McGettigan is keeping the position.#T1#
Rigano wants to control from the top but McGettigan keeps moving.
Rigano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGettigan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGettigan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rigano puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Rigano seems to be working for a kimura but McGettigan defends the submission attempt.
McGettigan is looking for a sweep. Rigano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGettigan is concentrating on defense, preventing Rigano from advancing position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rigano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGettigan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McGettigan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rigano keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rigano is looking to advance position but McGettigan won't allow it.
Rigano wants to take a breather but McGettigan is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice shot by McGettigan.
Rigano shoots in for a double leg but McGettigan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tom McGettigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rigano defending well as McGettigan loads up on a big left hand.
McGettigan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rigano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rigano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGettigan's waist but McGettigan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rigano off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cliff Rigano will probably get the nod.
That's time! McGettigan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
McGettigan tries to close the distance and clinch but Rigano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rigano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGettigan tries to clinch but Rigano moves out of range.
McGettigan moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRigano.
Rigano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGettigan but McGettigan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rigano swats away the attempt to clinch by McGettigan.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGettigan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rigano gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and McGettigan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McGettigan.
Tom McGettigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGettigan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGettigan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rigano backwards.
McGettigan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rigano is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rigano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from McGettigan fails to land. #T1#
McGettigan misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGettigan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rigano can do to turn this around?
McGettigan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rigano backwards.
McGettigan works on Rigano's body with a couple of short punches.#TD2#
Rigano turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rigano manages to end up in side control.
McGettigan is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB2#
Rigano goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McGettigan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rigano but great work by McGettigan.
McGettigan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rigano on the ground.
Rigano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McGettigan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rigano keeps trying to improve his position.
Cliff Rigano has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Rigano manages to work his way to half guard, despite McGettigan's best efforts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rigano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rigano.#SUB2#
McGettigan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rigano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGettigan has managed to get both his arms back between Rigano's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Rigano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Rigano is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Rigano looking for a guillotine here but McGettigan defends easily. #SUB2#
Rigano working for a triangle but McGettigan defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tom McGettigan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Rigano shoots in and bounces McGettigan off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
McGettigan working a defensive guard here.
Rigano trying to control but McGettigan is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rigano looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Rigano trying to control the position from guard on top but McGettigan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rigano slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McGettigan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rigano's best efforts.#SUB2#
Rigano is looking for a kimura here.
Rigano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGettigan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McGettigan wants to get back to full guard but Rigano has mounted him!#SUB2#
Rigano goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now McGettigan is on top in guard. #SUB2#
Rigano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGettigan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGettigan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McGettigan wants to control from the top but Rigano keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rigano keeping full guard, as McGettigan tries to pass.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cliff Rigano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rigano has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Tom McGettigan!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Cliff Rigano!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight as a draw!

The fight ends as a draw!

Event: ABW 190 Kansalainen - Nielsen
Date: Jan 10, 2019

#R1#
A combination from Schmitt does no damage.
Schmitt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Schmitt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McGettigan swings for the body but Schmitt moves out of range.
Schmitt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGettigan.
Schmitt tries to bum rush McGettigan with a series of wild strikes but McGettigan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Schmitt closes the distance and clinches.
McGettigan struggles to land a body shot inside as Schmitt controls his hands.
McGettigan tries to work over Schmitt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schmitt misses with a punch to the body.
Schmitt scores with a shot to the side of McGettigan's head.
Schmitt tries to land knees in the clinch but McGettigan avoids the damage to the body.
McGettigan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGettigan blocks an uppercut.
Schmitt misses with a punch to the body.
Schmitt crunches a lovely knee into McGettigan's ribcage.
McGettigan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGettigan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schmitt lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Schmitt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Schmitt.
McGettigan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGettigan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schmitt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Schmitt lands a nice shot to the body.
Schmitt misses with a punch on the inside.
Schmitt misses with a body punch.
McGettigan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schmitt lands with a light punch inside.
Schmitt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schmitt misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGettigan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Schmitt.
Schmitt works on McGettigan's body with a couple of short punches.
McGettigan blocks a body shot from Schmitt.
Schmitt struggles to land a body shot inside as McGettigan controls his hands.
McGettigan takes a knee to the side of the body. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGettigan.
McGettigan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schmitt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from McGettigan on the inside.
McGettigan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schmitt blocks an uppercut.
Schmitt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGettigans head.
Schmitt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Schmitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Schmitt.
McGettigan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Schmitt misses with a body punch.
Schmitt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Schmitt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGettigan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGettigan.
McGettigan lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGettigan can't find room to land a body shot as Schmitt controls the action.
McGettigan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
McGettigan works on Schmitt's body with a couple of short punches.
McGettigan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGettigan lands a left hand.
Schmitt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schmitt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGettigan's elbow.
McGettigan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGettigan blocks a body shot from Schmitt.
McGettigan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Schmitt or not.
Schmitt cracks McGettigan with a nice body shot.
Schmitt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schmitt scores with a shoulder strike.
McGettigan swings wildly with an uppercut but Schmitt uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGettigan blocking some punches.
McGettigan misses with some punches.
McGettigan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schmitt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Schmitt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McGettigan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Schmitt can turn it around.
McGettigan has a couple of punches blocked by Schmitt. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schmitt.
McGettigan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schmitt misses with a punch on the inside.
McGettigan working aggressively here.
Schmitt working aggressively here.
McGettigan pushes Schmitt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Schmitt.
McGettigan misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGettigan can't find room to land a body shot as Schmitt controls the action.
McGettigan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schmitt's elbow.
McGettigan misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Schmitt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGettigan struggles to land a body shot inside as Schmitt controls his hands.
McGettigan tries a body shot but Schmitt blocks it.
McGettigan has a couple of punches blocked by Schmitt.
Schmitt scores with a shoulder strike.
McGettigan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schmitt digs a right hand into McGettigan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGettigan's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tumleh Schmitt dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A punch combination from Schmitt misses.
McGettigan misses with an uppercut. Schmitt saw that one coming.
Schmitt works McGettigan's body with a nice hook.
Schmitt scores with a kick to the midsection.
Schmitt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Schmitt is looking to land body kicks.
Schmitt lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from McGettigan. No joy for Schmitt on that attempt. #CL#
McGettigan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Schmitt has a couple of punches blocked by McGettigan.
Schmitt tries a body shot but McGettigan blocks it.
McGettigan blocks a body shot from Schmitt.
Schmitt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schmitt throws a punch but it's blocked by McGettigan.
McGettigan can't find room to land a body shot as Schmitt controls the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schmitt.
McGettigan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schmitt can't find room to land a body shot as McGettigan controls the action. #T1#
Schmitt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGettigans head.
Tumleh Schmitt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Schmitt unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McGettigan lands a hook that snaps the head of Schmitt backwards.
McGettigan lands a body shot.
Schmitt lands with a light punch inside.
McGettigan tries a body shot but Schmitt blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from McGettigan fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Schmitt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schmitt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGettigan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Schmitt throws a punch but it's blocked by McGettigan.
McGettigan struggles to land a body shot inside as Schmitt controls his hands.
McGettigan has a couple of punches blocked by Schmitt.
Schmitt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Schmitt has a couple of punches blocked by McGettigan.
McGettigan blocks an uppercut.
Schmitt blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGettigan.
A head punch on the inside from Schmitt fails to land.
Schmitt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schmitt gets through McGettigan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Schmitt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schmitt.
Schmitt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Schmitt.
A body shot lands from Schmitt.
Schmitt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Schmitt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schmitt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schmitt lands a nice uppercut.
Schmitt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGettigan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGettigan prevents a body shot from Schmitt.
Schmitt blocks a body shot from McGettigan.
Schmitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
McGettigan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Schmitt.
McGettigan blocking some punches.
Schmitt tries a body shot but McGettigan blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Schmitt.
McGettigan misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGettigan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Schmitt working aggressively here.
McGettigan prevents a body shot from Schmitt.
Schmitt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schmitt blocking some punches.
McGettigan misses with the head strike.
Schmitt misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Schmitt.
A head punch on the inside from Schmitt fails to land.
Schmitt tries a body shot but McGettigan blocks it.
A body shot lands from Schmitt.
McGettigan struggles to land a body shot inside as Schmitt controls his hands.
McGettigan lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
Schmitt misses with a punch on the inside.
McGettigan misses with a punch on the inside.
McGettigan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schmitt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGettigan's elbow.
Schmitt has a couple of punches blocked by McGettigan.
McGettigan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schmitt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGettigan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schmitt's elbow.
McGettigan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schmitt.
McGettigan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Schmitt prevents a body shot from McGettigan.
McGettigan misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGettigan throws a punch but it's blocked by Schmitt.
Schmitt misses with a punch on the inside.
McGettigan scores with a shoulder strike.
McGettigan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tumleh Schmitt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
McGettigan tries to clinch up but Schmitt circles away and keeps his distance.
Schmitt goes for a double leg but McGettigan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McGettigan continues to drive forward.
McGettigan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD2#
Schmitt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Schmitt moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB2#
Schmitt tries for a kimura but McGettigan is defending well. #SUB2#
Schmitt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Schmitt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1##SUB2#
Schmitt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Schmitt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McGettigan can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGettigan is looking to regain half guard here but Schmitt keeps moving and retains side control.
McGettigan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Schmitt.
Tom McGettigan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schmitt wants to control but McGettigan is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Schmitt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Schmitt trying to control the position but McGettigan is working away. #SUB2#
Schmitt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McGettigan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McGettigan is not content to let Schmitt control the position.
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.#T3##SUB2#
Schmitt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Schmitt is looking to take a break and control but McGettigan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Schmitt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McGettigan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Schmitt tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
McGettigan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Schmitt on the ground.#SUB2#
Schmitt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SU2#
Schmitt has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGettigan throws a body shot but no joy.
Tumleh Schmitt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schmitt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tumleh Schmitt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Schmitt 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tumleh Schmitt!
Our winner, Tumleh Schmitt, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: ABW 181 Kai - Carsara
Date: Dec 04, 2018

#R1#
McGettigan tries to clinch but Cusumano is having none of it.
McGettigan wants to clinch up but Cusumano keeps it at a distance.
Cusumano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGettigan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cusumano manages to circle out of the way.
Cusumano ducks under a wild hook from McGettigan.
Cusumano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cusumano swinging wildly here.
McGettigan is looking to clinch but Cusumano is avoiding it.
McGettigan avoids a punch combination nicely.
A swing and a miss from McGettigan.
Cusumano has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McGettigan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cusumano throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
McGettigan gets a clinch.
McGettigan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGettigan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cusumano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cusumano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
McGettigan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cusumano's elbow.
McGettigan has Cusumano pressed against the cage, preventing Cusumano from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McGettigan misses with a body punch.
Cusumano tries to break the clinch but McGettigan is controlling the position.
Cusumano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGettigan misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Cusumano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cusumano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cusumano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
McGettigan pushes Cusumano up against the cage in a clinch.
Cusumano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Cusumano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cusumano slips a straight right by McGettigan.
Cusumano misses with a body shot.
Cusumano throws a body shot but no joy.
Cusumano swats away the attempt to clinch by McGettigan.#T2##CL#
McGettigan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cusumano, pushing him back against the cage.
McGettigan lands with a left to the head.
Cusumano is looking to break free of the clinch but McGettigan has double underhooks.
Cusumano blocking some punches.
McGettigan has Cusumano pressed against the cage, preventing Cusumano from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short body shot lands from McGettigan as the two fighters clinch.
McGettigan lands with a short shot to the head.
McGettigan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cusumano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGettigan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cusumano working hard to break the clinch.
McGettigan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGettigan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cusumanos head.
McGettigan lands a hook that snaps the head of Cusumano backwards. #T3#
McGettigan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGettigan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cusumano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGettigan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cusumano tries to circle away but McGettigan has him pinned against the cage.
Cusumano can't break the clinch.
Cusumano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGettigan lands with a light punch inside.
McGettigan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cusumano can't break the clinch.
McGettigan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGettigan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cusumano's elbow.
Cusumano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Cusumano breaks the clinch.
Cusumano staying out of range there.#T4#
McGettigan moves into range and connects with a jab.
McGettigan checks a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Cusumano. Those never looked like landing.
Cusumano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGettigan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cusumano looks to land a left hand but McGettigan moved out of range nicely.#CL#
McGettigan moves into the clinch successfully.
Cusumano wants to get back to striking at distance but McGettigan won't allow it.
McGettigan fails to land with a short punch 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!
Cusumano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGettigan has him pressed against the cage.
McGettigan scores with a hook to the body.
Cusumano tries to throw a body punch but McGettigan avoids it by throwing Cusumano back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cusumano.
Cusumano wants to break the clinch but can't.
McGettigan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Cusumano's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGettigan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom McGettigan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Cusumano tries to keep at a distance but McGettigan has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGettigan misses with some punches.
McGettigan struggles to land a body shot inside as Cusumano controls his hands.
McGettigan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGettigan tries to throw a body punch but Cusumano avoids it by throwing McGettigan back against the cage.
McGettigan doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Cusumano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGettigan, as that shot connected.
McGettigan clobbers Cusumano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McGettigan shoots in but no luck this time.
Cusumano throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGettigan lands with a nice body punch.
Cusumano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGettigan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cusumano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGettigan catches Cusumano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#
It looks like Steve Cusumano has been cut.#CL#
McGettigan rushes Cusumano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
McGettigan swings wildly with an uppercut but Cusumano uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGettigan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGettigan swings wildly with an uppercut but Cusumano uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cusumano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGettigan has him pressed against the cage.
Cusumano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cusumano blocking some punches.
McGettigan swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Cusumano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGettigan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McGettigan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McGettigan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cusumano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGettigan just misses with a punch to the body.
Cusumano swinging wildly here. #T2##CL#
McGettigan moves into the clinch successfully.
Cusumano blocks a body shot from McGettigan.
McGettigan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGettigan lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
McGettigan breaks the clinch.
McGettigan ducks under a wild hook from Cusumano.
Cusumano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cusumano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cusumano throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
McGettigan darts in and clinches Cusumano up against the cage.
McGettigan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cusumano is trying to break free.
McGettigan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cusumano backwards.
Cusumano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
McGettigan presses Cusumano against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cusumano takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Cusumano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGettigan tries to clinch but Cusumano moves out of range.
Cusumano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McGettigan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McGettigan defending well as Cusumano loads up on a big left hand.
Cusumano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cusumano is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
McGettigan is looking to clinch.
Cusumano is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cusumano ducks under a wild hook from McGettigan.#CL#
McGettigan clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Cusumano breaks from the clinch.
McGettigan jabs Cusumano right on the nose. Cusumano blinks but takes it well.
Cusumano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Cusumano. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tom McGettigan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cusumano wants to break the clinch but can't.
McGettigan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cusumano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGettigan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGettigan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cusumano can do to turn this around?
McGettigan lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by McGettigan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cusumano.
McGettigan misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGettigan lands a left hand.
McGettigan tries to work over Cusumano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGettigan misses with some punches.
Cusumano tries to break the clinch but McGettigan is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom McGettigan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steve Cusumano's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds 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.
#R3#
McGettigan misses with a straight left.
McGettigan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Danga de danga de dang - McGettigan scores with a four punch combination!
McGettigan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cusumano doesn't seem bothered though.
McGettigan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGettigan slips a jab and a cross from Cusumano.
McGettigan lands a right hook to the body.
Cusumano misses with a few strikes there.
McGettigan looks to score with a jab to the body but Cusumano is just out of range.
Steve Cusumano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGettigan swinging wildly here.
Cusumano takes one to the chin there.
McGettigan misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cusumano scores with a body shot.
McGettigan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cusumano.#T1#
Cusumano throws out a powerful jab.
McGettigan tries to clinch but Cusumano moves out of range.
Cusumano keeps the fight on the outside.
Cusumano tries to move into range but McGettigan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cusumano looks to land a combination but McGettigan avoids it well.
Cusumano throws a nice looking combination but McGettigan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cusumano pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McGettigan back to the cage. Cusumano follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McGettigan moves out of range of the strikes.
McGettigan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cusumano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cusumano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGettigan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McGettigan tries to clinch but Cusumano moves out of range.
Cusumano doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cusumano stuns McGettigan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cusumano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cusumano misses with a wild combination. #T2#
McGettigan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McGettigan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
McGettigan has Cusumano up against the cage in a clinch.
McGettigan working aggressively here.
Cusumano wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A shot in the inside from McGettigan. #BC2#
Cusumano breaks from the clinch.
Cusumano throws a series of punches but McGettigan avoids them all with ease.
Cusumano misses with a series of wild punches.
Cusumano wants to slow McGettigan down by chopping away at his legs.
McGettigan tries to clinch there but Cusumano circles away.
Cusumano misses with a few strikes there. #T3#
McGettigan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cusumano misses with a double jab.
McGettigan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
McGettigan closes the distance and clinches.
McGettigan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cusumano.
McGettigan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cusumano.
McGettigan misses with a punch to the body.
McGettigan tries to work over Cusumano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tom McGettigan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGettigan misses with some punches.
Cusumano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGettigan has him pressed against the cage.
Cusumano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGettigan lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
McGettigan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGettigan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cusumano tries to break free but McGettigan pushes him back against the cage.
Cusumano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cusumano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cusumano tries to circle away but McGettigan has him pinned against the cage.
Steve Cusumano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cusumano can't break the clinch.
McGettigan swings wildly with an uppercut but Cusumano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cusumano takes a shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom McGettigan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGettigan, 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom McGettigan!
Tom McGettigan took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: ABW 174 170lbs Eliminators
Date: Nov 08, 2018

#R1#
McGettigan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wood misses the jab.
McGettigan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wood manages to avoid it.
Wood throws the left hand but McGettigan avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the body from McGettigan misses
and Wood counters with a nice uppercut.
McGettigan wants to clinch up but Wood keeps it at a distance.
Wood staying out of range there.
Wood with a hook.
McGettigan misses with a hook.#CL2#
McGettigan gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGettigan has a couple of punches blocked by Wood.
Wood has a couple of punches blocked by McGettigan.
Wood trying to land knees to the body.
Wood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wood is working for takedown but McGettigan is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1#
Wood working aggressively here.
Wood working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wood.
A head punch on the inside from McGettigan fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wood.
Wood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wood has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGettigan.
Wood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGettigan misses with the head strike.
Wood blocking some punches.
McGettigan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wood tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGettigan blocking some punches.
Wood blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wood.#T2#
McGettigan misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGettigan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGettigan lands a body shot.
McGettigan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Wood.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGettigan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wood throws a punch but it's blocked by McGettigan.
Wood misses with the head strike.
McGettigan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGettigan.
Wood lands a left hand.
McGettigan scores with a shoulder strike.
McGettigan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wood.
McGettigan tries to work over Wood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from McGettigan fails to land. #T3#
Wood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGettigan backwards.
Wood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGettigan throws a punch but it's blocked by Wood.
Wood misses with a punch on the inside.
Wood lands with a right to the head.
Wood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wood with a knee to the head.
McGettigan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGettigan swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Wood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wood gets through McGettigan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wood working aggressively here.
McGettigan misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGettigan lands an uppercut.
McGettigan blocking some punches.
McGettigan swings wildly with an uppercut but Wood uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGettigan misses with the head strike.
Wood is working for takedown but McGettigan is calmly controlling the position for now.
McGettigan throws a punch but it's blocked by Wood.
McGettigan blocks an uppercut.
McGettigan throws a punch but it's blocked by Wood.
Wood lands a shoulder strike.
Wood lands with a short shot to the head.
Wood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rich Wood dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Wood walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McGettigan misses with a lunging right hand
and Wood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGettigan tries to close the distance and clinch but Wood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Wood on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGettigan swings widly with a right hand
and Wood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGettigan tries to clinch there but Wood circles away.
Wood takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
McGettigan closes the distance and clinches.
Rich Wood has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
McGettigan lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wood looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wood is looking for a sweep. McGettigan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGettigan is trying to control. Wood wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McGettigan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wood. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wood is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Wood makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wood.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wood is on top in guard. #REVR#
McGettigan can't keep his opponent in guard - Wood advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wood looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wood missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McGettigan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wood missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGettigan can do to turn this around?
McGettigan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wood. #T2##SUB#
Wood maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! McGettigan could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Wood has cracked it and McGettigan is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Wood!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rich Wood!
Rich Wood took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: ABW 166 McArthur - Jenkins
Date: Oct 09, 2018

#R1#
Turner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McGettigan.#TD#
Turner manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McGettigan on his heels. He'll look to pass McGettigan's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
McGettigan is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Turner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGettigan's elbow.
Turner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGettigans head.
Turner lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGettigan misses with the head strike.
McGettigan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turner lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGettigan backwards.
McGettigan swings wildly with an uppercut but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGettigan tries a body shot but Turner blocks it.
Turner tries a body shot but McGettigan blocks it.
McGettigan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGettigan's elbow.
McGettigan misses with a punch on the inside.
McGettigan can't find room to land a body shot as Turner controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGettigan.
McGettigan has a couple of punches blocked by Turner. #T1#
Turner lands a body punch.
Turner prevents a body shot from McGettigan.
Turner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Turner tries to throw a body punch but McGettigan avoids it by throwing Turner back against the cage.
McGettigan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turner lands a hook that snaps the head of McGettigan backwards.
Turner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Turner lands a body shot.
A short right from McGettigan.
Turner misses with some punches.
McGettigan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow.
Turner tries to throw a body punch but McGettigan avoids it by throwing Turner back against the cage.
Turner blocks a body shot from McGettigan.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land.
McGettigan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Turner prevents a body shot from McGettigan.
Turner lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Turner. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGettigan looks winded!
Turner lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGettigan backwards.
Turner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turner struggles to land a body shot inside as McGettigan controls his hands.
Turner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Turner lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGettigan backwards.
Turner lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Turner.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Turner.
Turner lands an uppercut.
Turner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGettigan struggles to land a body shot inside as Turner controls his hands.
Turner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Turner lands a body punch in the clinch.
The referee calls for Turner to work.
McGettigan takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Turner.
Turner gets through McGettigan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
Turner lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #T3#
Turner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Turner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McGettigan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Turner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Turner has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Turner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Turner is taking a breather. McGettigan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McGettigan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Turner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Turner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Turner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGettigan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Turner throwing shots but McGettigan is blocking nicely.
Turner wants to control but McGettigan is keeping him busy.
Turner passes to full mount!
McGettigan is trying desperately to improve position.
Turner throwing strikes here but McGettigan is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Turner lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Turner content just to control the position here.
Turner lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elgin Turner dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGettigan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGettigan.
The fighters circling - Turner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGettigan tries to clinch but Turner moves out of range.
McGettigan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turner to score with a decent uppercut.
Turner lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGettigan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Turner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McGettigan scrambles back to his feet.
McGettigan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. McGettigan moves away and avoids it.
McGettigan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turner appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Turner misses with an uppercut. McGettigan saw that one coming.
Turner sets himself, and McGettigan steps forward looking for the clinch! Turner avoids it this time.
McGettigan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McGettigan moves in looking to clinch but Turner pushes him off.
McGettigan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGettigan clobbers Turner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McGettigan is looking to clinch.
Turner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGettigan at a distance.
Turner lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGettigan misses the shot to the body. #T1#
McGettigan checks a leg kick.
Elgin Turner is winning the standup battle so far.
McGettigan is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.
Turner keeps the fight on the outside.
Turner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGettigan pinned against the cage. McGettigan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Turner closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McGettigan's guard.
Turner trying to control but McGettigan is working from the bottom.
Turner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGettigan keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
Turner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Turner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but McGettigan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turner stands and throws McGettigan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McGettigan is not content to let Turner control the position.
Turner passes to full mount! That's big trouble for McGettigan!
Turner punishing his opponent with strikes.
Turner looking to ground and pound but McGettigan is blocking nicely. #T3#
Turner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Turner sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Turner controlling from the full mount.
Turner lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Turner tries to control but McGettigan wriggling away.
McGettigan is in all sorts of trouble here. #T4#
Turner throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Turner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Turner throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Turner is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Turner controlling the pace for now.
Turner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGettigan can do to turn this around?
Turner lands a big elbow.
McGettigan is breathing heavily.
Turner throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Turner landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Turner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McGettigan is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elgin Turner dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Turner.
Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGettigan.
Turner shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McGettigan eats them both and turns towards Turner to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McGettigan is looking to clinch.
Turner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McGettigan throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Turner feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Turner throwing strikes but missing.
McGettigan keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
McGettigan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Turner passes McGettigan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McGettigan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Turner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Turner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Turner passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGettigan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Turner trying to control the position but McGettigan is working away.
Turner passes to full mount! That's big trouble for McGettigan!
Turner lands a big elbow.
McGettigan is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Turner is landing with some decent strikes but McGettigan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tom McGettigan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elgin Turner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Elgin Turner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Turner looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Turner continues to stall.
Turner's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elgin Turner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Turner has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: ABW 160 Brahms - Experiment
Date: Sep 13, 2018

#R1#
Hund shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGettigan misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
McGettigan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McGettigan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hund blocking some punches.
Hund wants a takedown but no success here.
Hund is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McGettigan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borys Hund. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Hund gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hund wants to control from the top but McGettigan keeps moving. #SUB#
Hund drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McGettigan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hund has McGettigan in his guard.#REVB#
McGettigan stopping the sweep attempt from Hund.#SUB#
Hund is looking for a triangle but McGettigan pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
McGettigan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McGettigan postures up.
McGettigan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hund is trying to control the position but McGettigan postures up.
McGettigan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Hund has an active guard here but McGettigan has managed to pass into half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hund is trying to maintain the position but McGettigan is very close to passing his half guard.
McGettigan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hund. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McGettigan prevents Hund from improving his position.
Hund regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hund tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hund wants to control but McGettigan passes easily into half guard. #SUB#
Hund looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hund actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Hund is looking for a sweep. McGettigan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hund throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McGettigan in particular looking to stall.
McGettigan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hund walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD#
Hund gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Hund tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hund has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hund wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGettigan keeps working. #T4#
Hund with the ground and pound but McGettigan regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Hund is keen to just control but McGettigan is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hund is pressing down on McGettigan's thigh, looking to free his foot. McGettigan is holding on for now. #SUB#
Hund is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom McGettigan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
McGettigan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hund paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
McGettigan instigates a clinch.
Hund is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McGettigan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hund blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGettigan can't find room to land a body shot as Hund controls the action.
McGettigan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hund wants a takedown but no success here.
McGettigan lands a hook that snaps the head of Hund backwards.
McGettigan can't find room to land a body shot as Hund controls the action. #TD#
Hund gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
McGettigan manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Borys Hund is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
McGettigan clinches with his opponent.
Hund is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borys Hund. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hund drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGettigan scores with a shoulder strike.
McGettigan is leaning against Hund and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGettigan scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGettigan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
McGettigan lands a body punch.
A short right from McGettigan on the inside.
Hund has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McGettigan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hund is working for takedown but McGettigan is calmly controlling the position for now.
McGettigan swings wildly with an uppercut but Hund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hund is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McGettigan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McGettigan pushes Hund back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hund drops down looking for an ankle pick but McGettigan pulls his leg out and moves away.
McGettigan doesn't manage to clinch there - Hund circles away.
McGettigan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
McGettigan pushes Hund up against the cage in a clinch.
McGettigan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hund is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McGettigan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hund blocking some punches.
McGettigan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hund backwards.
McGettigan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hund drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McGettigan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short left from McGettigan. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGettigan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGettigan lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#
Hund is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGettigan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Hund is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hund takes a shot to the head.
McGettigan creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Hund's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Hund drops to his knees and McGettigan pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom McGettigan!
Tom McGettigan really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KOMBAT KLOTHING logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Borys Hund spoke after the fight, saying 'I need a rope'.

Event: ABW 151 Meat Boy - Smith II
Date: Aug 09, 2018

#R1##CL2#
McGettigan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vattalles, pushing him back against the cage.
McGettigan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from McGettigan fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGettigan.
Vattalles tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McGettigan has a couple of punches blocked by Vattalles.
Vattalles jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McGettigan walks away with a smile on his face. Vattalles gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McGettigan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vattalles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mee Vattalles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice straight punches there by Vattalles. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vattalles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Vattalles changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McGettigan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Vattalles is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McGettigan has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Vattalles wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McGettigan, who protects the arm well. #T1#
McGettigan is not content to let Vattalles control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Vattalles's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Vattalles throws an elbow but McGettigan slips to the side and avoids it well.
McGettigan is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Vattalles is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McGettigan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vattalles misses with the ground and pound.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vattalles in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Vattalles content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The strikes coming from Vattalles are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB#
Vattalles tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vattalles has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Vattalles looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vattalles trying to control the position but McGettigan is working away.
McGettigan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vattalles wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3##SUB#
Vattalles working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Vattalles looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McGettigan struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Vattalles working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vattalles wants to control for a moment but McGettigan uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vattalles wants to take a breather but McGettigan is having none of it.
Vattalles passes the guard and advances to mount!
Vattalles throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McGettigan can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Vattalles working for a submission but McGettigan is keeping him at bay.
Vattalles postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McGettigan looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mee Vattalles dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
McGettigan throws a lazy right hand but Vattalles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGettigan throws a jab but it's blocked by Vattalles.
McGettigan tries to clinch there but Vattalles circles away.
A swing and a miss from McGettigan.
Vattalles swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vattalles tries for a takedown but McGettigan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Vattalles clinches up with McGettigan and pushes him back against the cage.
McGettigan stops a takedown attempt from Vattalles.
McGettigan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from McGettigan.
McGettigan tries to work over Vattalles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vattalles blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Vattalles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vattalles swinging wildly here. #TD#
Vattalles decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
Vattalles is nestled in close to McGettigan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McGettigan has hold of Vattalles's hands but Vattalles slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vattalles is trying to control the action in half guard but McGettigan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Vattalles is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McGettigan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McGettigan is staying active underneath Vattalles, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McGettigan wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Vattalles is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McGettigan defends it well.
McGettigan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vattalles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McGettigan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
McGettigan won't allow Vattalles to pass to mount.
Vattalles has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
McGettigan is defending against the submission attempts here by Vattalles.
Vattalles is looking to stall here but McGettigan recovers full guard.
Vattalles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGettigan is keeping the position for now.
Vattalles distracts McGettigan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mee Vattalles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Vattalles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vattalles throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Vattalles drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vattalles jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vattalles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGettigan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vattalles's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vattalles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGettigan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGettigan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McGettigan throws a hook but Vattalles avoids it easily.
McGettigan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vattalles.
Vattalles goes for a double leg but McGettigan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McGettigan continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mee Vattalles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vattalles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGettigan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGettigan throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
McGettigan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vattalles.
McGettigan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
Vattalles clinches up with McGettigan and pushes him back against the cage.
McGettigan struggles to land a body shot inside as Vattalles controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vattalles.
McGettigan lands a body punch.
Vattalles is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McGettigan tries a body shot but Vattalles blocks it.
McGettigan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGettigan doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Vattalles gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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!
Vattalles throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mee Vattalles will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
McGettigan throws a hook but Vattalles avoids it easily.#CL2#
McGettigan clinches.
Vattalles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGettigan can do to turn this around?
Vattalles blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Vattalles tightens his grip and picks McGettigan up, before dumping him to the ground. McGettigan manages to land in guard.
Vattalles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vattalles forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Vattalles is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McGettigan sees it coming and defends easily.
Nice strikes from Vattalles there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGettigan wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Vattalles is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGettigan is not content to let Vattalles control the position.#T1##SUB#
Vattalles is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McGettigan is just riding it out for now. Vattalles eventually gives up the hold.
Vattalles is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SU#
Vattalles postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for McGettigan to stand up.
Vattalles drops his hands momentarily and McGettigan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good shot there by Vattalles.
Mee Vattalles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from McGettigan as Vattalles shoots in.
Tom McGettigan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Vattalles thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vattalles lands the left hand.#TD#
Vattalles dives in and scores a takedown into McGettigan's guard.
Vattalles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vattalles throwing strikes but missing.
Vattalles trying to control but McGettigan is working from the bottom.
Vattalles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vattalles postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vattalles pushes down on McGettigan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vattalles is looking to take a break and control but McGettigan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Vattalles winds up and cracks McGettigan with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Vattalles is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vattalles wants to control but McGettigan is keeping him busy.
Vattalles thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Vattalles is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vattalles looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Vattalles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGettigan keeping hold of Vattalles's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Vattalles is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McGettigan sees it coming and defends easily.
Vattalles trying to pass the guard but McGettigan defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Vattalles is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mee Vattalles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGettigan is not content to let Vattalles control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mee Vattalles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vattalles, 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mee Vattalles!
Mee Vattalles decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: ABW 144 Smith - Meat Boy
Date: Jul 12, 2018

#R1#
Uesugi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Uesugi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tom McGettigan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
McGettigan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Uesugi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGettigan blocks a body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGettigan's elbow.
Uesugi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Uesugi lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uesugi.
Nice body punch from Uesugi - that landed with a thud.
Uesugi swings wildly with an uppercut but McGettigan uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGettigan misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi throws a head punch that misses.
McGettigan lands a right hand.
A short left from McGettigan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGettigan misses with the head strike.
McGettigan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Uesugi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Uesugi lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Uesugi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGettigan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGettigan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Uesugi backwards.
McGettigan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uesugi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Uesugi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGettigan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGettigan.
McGettigan misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Uesugi.
McGettigan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Uesugi blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Uesugi.
Uesugi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uesugi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGettigan.
Uesugi working aggressively here.
McGettigan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Uesugi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGettigan. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uesugi struggles to land a body shot inside as McGettigan controls his hands.
Uesugi scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGettigan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Uesugi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGettigan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uesugi misses with some punches.
McGettigan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Uesugi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGettigan misses with some punches.
Uesugi presses McGettigan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGettigan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Uesugi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Uesugi tries to throw a body punch but McGettigan avoids it by throwing Uesugi back against the cage.
Uesugi blocking some punches.
Uesugi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short uppercut from Uesugi.
McGettigan misses with a body punch. #T3#
Uesugi misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGettigan misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Uesugi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Uesugi.
Uesugi blocks an uppercut.
McGettigan lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Uesugi.
Uesugi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Uesugi fails to land.
Uesugi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGettigan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uesugi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Uesugi misses with a punch on the inside.
Uesugi working aggressively here.
McGettigan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Uesugi.
McGettigan swings wildly with an uppercut but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McGettigan tries to throw a body punch but Uesugi avoids it by throwing McGettigan back against the cage. #T4#
Uesugi takes a shot to the head.
McGettigan tries a body shot but Uesugi blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Uesugi fails to land.
Uesugi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Uesugi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGettigan.
McGettigan misses with a punch to the body.
McGettigan misses with a body punch.
Uesugi presses McGettigan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGettigan blocks an uppercut.
McGettigan misses with a punch on the inside.
McGettigan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Uesugi presses McGettigan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGettigan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uesugi displaying some good clinch control by pressing McGettigan up against the cage.
A short right from Uesugi on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kagekatsu Uesugi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Uesugi tries to keep at a distance but McGettigan has taken the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Uesugi lands with a short shot to the head.
Uesugi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McGettigan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGettigan misses with a punch on the inside.
Kagekatsu Uesugi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGettigan swings wildly with an uppercut but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi wants to stall.
McGettigan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uesugi throws a punch but it's blocked by McGettigan.
Uesugi gets through McGettigan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGettigan throws a punch but it's blocked by Uesugi.
McGettigan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Uesugi or not.
McGettigan lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGettigan working aggressively here.
McGettigan misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Uesugi misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Uesugi.
McGettigan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGettigan misses with a punch to the body.
McGettigan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Uesugi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uesugi tries to throw a body punch but McGettigan avoids it by throwing Uesugi back against the cage.
Uesugi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Uesugi misses with a punch to the body.
McGettigan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McGettigan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uesugi lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGettigan backwards.
McGettigan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGettigan struggles to land a body shot inside as Uesugi controls his hands.
Uesugi lands a nice uppercut.
Uesugi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGettigans head.
Uesugi is struggling to control the position.
McGettigan throws a punch but it's blocked by Uesugi. #T2#
McGettigan working aggressively here.
Uesugi misses with some punches.
McGettigan can't find room to land a body shot as Uesugi controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Uesugi.
McGettigan has a couple of punches blocked by Uesugi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uesugi.
A head punch on the inside from McGettigan fails to land.
Uesugi is stalling here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uesugi lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGettigan.
Uesugi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uesugi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGettigan can do to turn this around?
A short right from Uesugi.
Uesugi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGettigan backwards.
Uesugi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGettigan's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uesugi.
McGettigan throws a punch but it's blocked by Uesugi. #T3#
McGettigan struggles to land a body shot inside as Uesugi controls his hands.
McGettigan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uesugi's elbow.
McGettigan lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGettigan.
Uesugi swings wildly with an uppercut but McGettigan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGettigan.
McGettigan misses with a punch on the inside.
Uesugi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGettigan backwards.
Uesugi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Uesugi tries to work over McGettigan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Uesugi working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uesugi.
McGettigan throws a head punch that misses.
McGettigan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uesugi's elbow.
McGettigan lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGettigan struggles to land a body shot inside as Uesugi controls his hands. #T4#
Uesugi stalling the fight.
Uesugi working aggressively here.
McGettigan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Uesugi throws a punch but it's blocked by McGettigan.
McGettigan blocks an uppercut.
McGettigan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uesugi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uesugi can't find room to land a body shot as McGettigan controls the action.
McGettigan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Uesugi.
McGettigan misses with a body punch.
Uesugi cracks McGettigan with a nice body shot.
McGettigan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uesugi's elbow.
A short body shot lands from McGettigan as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Uesugi as the two fighters clinch.
Uesugi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGettigan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGettigan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kagekatsu Uesugi 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uesugi lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
McGettigan moves into range and clinches up with Uesugi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uesugi.
McGettigan has a couple of punches blocked by Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGettigan.
Uesugi blocks an uppercut.
McGettigan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uesugi's elbow.
Uesugi blocks a body shot from McGettigan.
A right hook to the body lands for Uesugi.
Uesugi has a couple of punches blocked by McGettigan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Uesugi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Uesugi is trying to maintain a safe position but McGettigan gets an underhook and turns Uesugi into the cage.
Uesugi misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGettigan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Uesugi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGettigan misses with some punches.
Uesugi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGettigans head. #T1#
Uesugi can't find room to land a body shot as McGettigan controls the action.
Uesugi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uesugi.
Uesugi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGettigan throws a punch but it's blocked by Uesugi.
Uesugi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGettigan or not.
Still in the clinch, Uesugi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Uesugi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGettigan working aggressively here.
Uesugi stalling against the cage.
McGettigan working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Uesugi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Uesugi scores with a shot to the side of McGettigan's head.
McGettigan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Uesugi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Uesugi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGettigan backwards.
Tom McGettigan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McGettigan blocking some punches.
McGettigan blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from McGettigan - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
McGettigan breaks the clinch.
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
McGettigan forces Uesugi back against the cage and clinches.
Uesugi lands a nice uppercut.
Uesugi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGettigan misses with the head strike.
Uesugi prevents a body shot from McGettigan.
McGettigan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Uesugi throws a punch but it's blocked by McGettigan.
A short right from Uesugi on the inside.
Uesugi misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGettigan.
Uesugi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Uesugi tries to throw a body punch but McGettigan avoids it by throwing Uesugi back against the cage. #T3#
McGettigan tries to throw a body punch but Uesugi avoids it by throwing McGettigan back against the cage.
Uesugi prevents a body shot from McGettigan.
McGettigan misses with a body punch.
Uesugi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Uesugi lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGettigan backwards.
Uesugi has a couple of punches blocked by McGettigan.
Uesugi throws a punch but it's blocked by McGettigan.
Uesugi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGettigan backwards.
Uesugi is stalling here.
Uesugi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGettigan's elbow.
Uesugi misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGettigan scores with a shot to the side of Uesugi's head.
McGettigan misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Uesugi.
McGettigan swings wildly with an uppercut but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi is leaning against McGettigan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Uesugi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McGettigan blocks a body shot from Uesugi.
McGettigan blocks an uppercut.
Uesugi slowing the pace effectively.
Nice body punch from Uesugi.
McGettigan misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uesugi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGettigan lands a right hand.
Uesugi throws a punch but it's blocked by McGettigan.
McGettigan gets through Uesugi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGettigan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGettigan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGettigan throws a head punch that misses.
Uesugi throws a head punch that misses.
Uesugi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Uesugi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGettigan's elbow.
Uesugi tries a body shot but McGettigan blocks it.
Good body shot from Uesugi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kagekatsu Uesugi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Uesugi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kagekatsu Uesugi!
After the big win, Kagekatsu Uesugi made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Vikai Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: ABW 137 Verygood - Tanaka
Date: Jun 12, 2018

#R1#
McGettigan lands a slapping body shot.
Experiment lV is looking to score with low kicks.
McGettigan has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Experiment lV is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McGettigan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Experiment lV tried to score with a low kick but McGettigan checks it.
Experiment lV scores with a decent looking hook.
Experiment lV takes a swing at McGettigan's ribcage but misses.
McGettigan misses with a body shot
and Experiment lV counters with a flying knee. Nice. #CL2#
McGettigan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Experiment lV is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Experiment lV blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGettigan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Experiment lV tries a body shot but McGettigan blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McGettigan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Experiment lVs head.
McGettigan swings wildly with an uppercut but Experiment lV uses good head movement to avoid it.
Experiment lV tries to pull guard but McGettigan holds him up against the cage and eventually Experiment lV drops back down to his feet. #T1#
Experiment lV is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McGettigan is keeping busy.
McGettigan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGettigan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Experiment lV is trying to pull guard but McGettigan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGettigan.
McGettigan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGettigan misses with the head strike.
Experiment lV lands with a right to the head.
Experiment lV looking to stall.
Experiment lV tries to work over McGettigan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGettigan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGettigan misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Experiment lV on the inside.
McGettigan throws a punch but it's blocked by Experiment lV.
Experiment lV tries to work over McGettigan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Experiment lV tries a body shot but McGettigan blocks it.
McGettigan misses with a body punch.
Experiment lV misses with a punch on the inside.
Experiment lV tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finnish Experiment lV. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGettigan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Experiment lV is looking to control McGettigan's arms but McGettigan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Experiment lV has his back to the cage.
Still in the clinch, Experiment lV scores with a nice short uppercut.
Experiment lV trying to control the position but instead, McGettigan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Experiment lV into the cage.
Experiment lV lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGettigan throws a punch but it's blocked by Experiment lV.
A short right from McGettigan. #TD#
Experiment lV successfully pulls guard.
McGettigan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Experiment lV has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
Experiment lV is trying to control the position but McGettigan postures up. #SUB#
Experiment lV is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McGettigan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Experiment lV working for a triangle but McGettigan defends it easily.
McGettigan won't allow Experiment lV to sweep him here. #SUB#
Experiment lV isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McGettigan stacks Experiment lV on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by McGettigan!#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Experiment lV is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Experiment lV manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Experiment lV throwing shots but McGettigan is blocking nicely.
McGettigan has hold of Experiment lV's hands but Experiment lV slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Experiment lV wants to advance to full mount but McGettigan doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Experiment lV content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Experiment lV trying to control but McGettigan is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Finnish Experiment lV will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
McGettigan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
McGettigan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Experiment lV is leaning against McGettigan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGettigan tries to work over Experiment lV's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Experiment lV is trying to pull guard but McGettigan has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
McGettigan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGettigan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Experiment lV thinks about countering with a body kick.#CL2#
McGettigan darts in and clinches Experiment lV up against the cage.
Experiment lV leaning against his opponent.
McGettigan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment lV stalling.
Experiment lV tries to pull guard but McGettigan holds him up against the cage and eventually Experiment lV drops back down to his feet.
McGettigan takes a shot to the head.
McGettigan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Experiment lV jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McGettigan walks away with a smile on his face. Experiment lV gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finnish Experiment lV. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGettigan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Experiment lV looks to score with a jab to the body but McGettigan is just out of range.
McGettigan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Experiment lV counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - McGettigan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGettigan misses with a double jab. #CL2#
McGettigan darts in and clinches Experiment lV up against the cage.
McGettigan misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from McGettigan.
McGettigan working aggressively here.
McGettigan misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Experiment lV pulls guard successfully.
McGettigan stopping the sweep attempt from Experiment lV.#SUB#
Experiment lV working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGettigan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGettigan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McGettigan slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Experiment lV manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McGettigan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGettigan preventing the sweep.
Experiment lV trying to keep a closed guard but McGettigan is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Experiment lV tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Experiment lV bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McGettigan's guard. #REVR#
Experiment lV wants to control from the top but McGettigan keeps moving.
McGettigan is adopting a defensive guard.
Experiment lV in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Experiment lV throws a big right hand that misses.
Experiment lV throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
McGettigan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Experiment lV trying to control but McGettigan is working from the bottom.
Experiment lV missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Experiment lV scores with a nice strike.
Experiment lV buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Experiment lV misses with a head kick.
McGettigan checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGettigan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGettigan connects with a looping right hand.
A swing and a miss from McGettigan.
McGettigan looks to throw the jab but Experiment lV is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Finnish Experiment lV will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
McGettigan misses with a shot to the body
and Experiment lV counters with a low kick, right behind McGettigan 's knee.
McGettigan connects with a jab.#CL2#
McGettigan moves into the clinch.
McGettigan misses with some punches.
Experiment lV is looking to control McGettigan's arms but McGettigan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Experiment lV has his back to the cage.
Experiment lV misses with a punch on the inside.
Experiment lV tries to pull guard but McGettigan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Experiment lV tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGettigan smiles and moves away. #CL2#
McGettigan moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Experiment lV drags the fight down to the ground.
Experiment lV is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McGettigan slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Experiment lV.#T1#
Experiment lV wants to control but McGettigan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McGettigan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Experiment lV misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Experiment lV makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Experiment lV.
McGettigan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Experiment lV throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McGettigan escapes and throws Experiment lV's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Tom McGettigan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Experiment lV tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Experiment lV manages to get back to half guard.
Experiment lV works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
McGettigan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Experiment lV is pulling down on McGettigan's head. It's preventing any offense from McGettigan, at least for the moment.#T3#
McGettigan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Experiment lV has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McGettigan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Experiment lV. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Experiment lV working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGettigan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGettigan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Experiment lV looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Finnish Experiment lV is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Experiment lV is on top in guard. #REVR#
Experiment lV looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Finnish Experiment lV.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Experiment lV, 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Finnish Experiment lV!
Finnish Experiment lV spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Angry Birds War 131
Date: May 17, 2018

#R1#
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. #T1#
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. #CL#
McGettigan has taken the fight to the clinch. #T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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!
#R2#
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.#T1#
McGettigan fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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.#T4#
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!
#R3#
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. #T1#
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!#T2#
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. #T3#
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.#CL#
McGettigan moves into the clinch.
Scrotum misses with a body punch. #T4#
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).

Event: ABW 123 McGettigan - Lopez
Date: Apr 19, 2018

#R1#
McGettigan with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Nate Lopez has been cut.
Lopez shoots in looking for a takedown. McGettigan tries to sprawl out of it but Lopez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGettigan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like McGettigan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGettigan lands a nice shot to the body.
A slow jab from McGettigan misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Lopez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lopez looks to land a right hand but McGettigan moved out of range.
McGettigan is looking to counter punch.
McGettigan misses with a hook. Lopez ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGettigan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lopez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lopez! But no joy.
A big right from McGettigan misses.
Lopez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McGettigan misses with a wild body shot. #T1##TD2#
Lopez dives in and scores a takedown into McGettigan's guard.
McGettigan is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Lopez dives into side control.
McGettigan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#REVR#
Lopez wants to control but McGettigan is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Lopez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McGettigan, who protects the arm well.
McGettigan is trying to control Lopez's posture but Lopez avoids it.
Lopez trying to control the position but McGettigan is working away. #SUB2#
Lopez is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. McGettigan looks calm but he's in trouble here. Lopez gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. McGettigan is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Lopez lets go of the hold and McGettigan can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nate Lopez!
Nate Lopez is the new welterweight champion!
Nate Lopez was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: ABW 116 Scrotum - McGettigan
Date: Mar 22, 2018

#R1#
Scrotum connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McGettigan throws the left hand but Scrotum avoids the punch easily.
Scrotum stalks McGettigan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McGettigan's face. McGettigan staggers backwards, shaken.
McGettigan swings widly with a right hand
and Scrotum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGettigan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGettigan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Scrotum can pounce on him.
Hairy Scrotum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scrotum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGettigan misses with a body punch
and Scrotum counters with a left to the body.
Scrotum lands with a cross.
Scrotum misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGettigan throws a right and a left that Scrotum avoids nicely.
Scrotum misses with a jab, cross combination.
Scrotum throws the left hand but McGettigan avoids the punch easily.
Scrotum works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McGettigan lands with an uppercut that bounces Scrotum off the cage and back into range.
McGettigan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Scrotum lands the left hand.
Scrotum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGettigan throws an overhand right that lands on Scrotum's shoulder, as Scrotum tries to avoid the shot.
McGettigan cracks Scrotum with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McGettigan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scrotum misses with an uppercut. McGettigan saw that one coming.
Scrotum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGettigan looks to score with a jab to the body but Scrotum is just out of range.
Scrotum works the jab nicely.
McGettigan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scrotum.
Scrotum looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Scrotum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGettigan.
McGettigan avoids the body shot from Scrotum.
McGettigan misses the shot to the body.
Scrotum connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McGettigan momentarily. #T2#
McGettigan connects with a body shot that sends Scrotum's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGettigan misses with a body shot.
McGettigan takes a swing at Scrotum's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Scrotum misses its target.
Scrotum fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Scrotum clinches with his opponent.
Scrotum lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGettigan backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Scrotum.
Scrotum scores with a hook to the body.
McGettigan tries to circle away but Scrotum has him pinned against the cage.
Scrotum misses with a body punch.
McGettigan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGettigan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scrotum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGettigan fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
McGettigan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGettigan misses with a straight left.
Scrotum just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Scrotum looks to land a left hand but McGettigan moved out of range nicely.
McGettigan ducks under a wild hook from Scrotum.
Scrotum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGettigan.
McGettigan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McGettigan looks to land a right hand but Scrotum moved out of range.
McGettigan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scrotum.
A little jabbing left from McGettigan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McGettigan moves away from the strike by Scrotum. #CL#
Scrotum closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McGettigan misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGettigan working aggressively here.
McGettigan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scrotums head.
Scrotum scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGettigan is trying to break the clinch but Scrotum has him pressed against the cage.
Scrotum lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGettigan backwards.
McGettigan lands with a right to the head.
Scrotum trying to stall but McGettigan improves his position.
Scrotum lands with a right to the head. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scrotum has a couple of punches blocked by McGettigan.
McGettigan is leaning against Scrotum and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGettigan wants to get back to striking at distance but Scrotum won't allow it.
A short right from Scrotum on the inside. #TD#
Scrotum ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Scrotum no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Scrotum escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGettigan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGettigan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Scrotum's guard.#SUB#
Scrotum throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
McGettigan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scrotum has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGettigan has managed to get both his arms back between Scrotum's legs - danger averted.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGettigan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hairy Scrotum dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
McGettigan throws a hook to the side of Scrotum's head but Scrotum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scrotum is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McGettigan.
McGettigan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scrotum.
Scrotum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scrotum tries to clinch up but McGettigan circles away and keeps his distance.
McGettigan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Scrotum throws a jab when McGettigan was well out of range.#CL#
Scrotum rushes McGettigan and presses him up against the cage.
McGettigan lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Scrotum on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGettigan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Scrotum is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McGettigan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scrotum blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from McGettigan.
McGettigan scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGettigan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scrotum misses with a body punch.
Scrotum avoiding damage.
Scrotum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
McGettigan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGettigan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGettigan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Scrotum misses with a punch to the body.
McGettigan can't find room to land a body shot as Scrotum controls the action.
McGettigan pushes Scrotum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scrotum misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGettigan swings wildly with an uppercut but Scrotum uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGettigan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Scrotum looking to slow down the pace here.
McGettigan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Scrotum tries a body shot but McGettigan blocks it.
Scrotum lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
Scrotum jumps guard. #SUB#
Scrotum looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SU2#
McGettigan gets to his feet - Scrotum follows without any prompting. #T2#
Scrotum misses with a wild body shot.
McGettigan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Scrotum throws a combination that misses
and McGettigan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGettigan throws a big shot that misses.
McGettigan misses with a hook to the body
and Scrotum counters with a left and a right that stings McGettigan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scrotum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGettigan throws out a counter right but Scrotum avoids it with no problem.
Donk. McGettigan catches Scrotum right on the button with a cross.
McGettigan misses with a straight right.
Hairy Scrotum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scrotum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGettigan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Scrotum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGettigan.
McGettigan misses with a looping left.
Scrotum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGettigan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGettigan throws a hook but Scrotum avoids it easily.
Hairy Scrotum is winning the standup battle so far.
Scrotum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Scrotum misses with a series of wild punches.
Scrotum misses with an uppercut. McGettigan saw that one coming.
Scrotum fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Scrotum staying out of range there.
Scrotum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGettigan, as that shot connected.
McGettigan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Scrotum's head backwards.
Scrotum scores with a decent looking hook.
McGettigan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scrotum misses with an uppercut
and McGettigan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scrotum looks to land a combination. McGettigan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGettigan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
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.
Scrotum clobbers McGettigan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Some wild striking there from Scrotum. #CL#
Scrotum clinches up with McGettigan and pushes him back against the cage.
Scrotum goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scrotum lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGettigan backwards.
Scrotum throws a head punch that misses.
McGettigan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scrotum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scrotum is trying to pull guard but McGettigan has him pressed against the cage.
McGettigan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Scrotum backwards.
Scrotum can't find room to land a body shot as McGettigan controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scrotum. #BC2#
McGettigan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from McGettigan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hairy Scrotum will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Scrotum throws a lazy right hand but McGettigan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scrotum misses with a few strikes there.
Scrotum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGettigan.
McGettigan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Scrotum's head.
Scrotum throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGettigan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scrotum lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Scrotum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Scrotum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGettigan misses with a hook
and Scrotum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scrotum throws a series of strikes that have McGettigan backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scrotum shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Scrotum moves out of range of the strikes.
Scrotum throws a right hand that misses
and McGettigan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scrotum throws a hook to the side of McGettigan's head but McGettigan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
McGettigan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scrotum sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGettigan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Scrotum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGettigan counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Scrotum to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by McGettigan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tom McGettigan!
Tom McGettigan is the new welterweight champion!
After the big win, Tom McGettigan made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sin City Allstars and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: ABW 108 Scrotum - Uesugi II
Date: Feb 22, 2018

#R1#
Schmitt throws a body kick that misses.
A lazy left from McGettigan finds it's target.
Schmitt slips under a jab.
McGettigan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Schmitt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGettigan throwing a counter right hand but Schmitt manages to avoid it.
McGettigan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! in the buildup to the fight.
Schmitt tries to clinch up
and McGettigan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Tumleh Schmitt has been cut.
No joy there for McGettigan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGettigan looks to throw the jab but Schmitt is out of range.
Schmitt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McGettigan throws a hook but Schmitt blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmitt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Schmitt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Schmitt there as he acknowledges the shot.
McGettigan throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Schmitt counters with a single leg into guard. McGettigan didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Schmitt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
McGettigan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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.
McGettigan trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGettigan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Schmitt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGettigan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Schmitt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Schmitt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Schmitt looking to pass the guard.
Schmitt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McGettigan's head.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Schmitt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGettigan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGettigan wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Schmitt 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.
McGettigan is adopting a defensive guard.
Schmitt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schmitt throwing strikes but missing.
Schmitt trying to control but McGettigan is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Schmitt stops McGettigan from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
McGettigan throws a right hand that Schmitt ducks under and follows up with a left that Schmitt also avoids with ease.
Schmitt fails with a takedown attempt.
Schmitt misses the body punch
and McGettigan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGettigan throws an overhand right that lands on Schmitt's shoulder, as Schmitt tries to avoid the shot.
Tom McGettigan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGettigan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McGettigan duly obliges. #TD2#
Schmitt scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Schmitt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGettigan defending well though. #SU2#
Schmitt decides to return to a standing position.
Schmitt throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schmitt misses with a double jab.
Schmitt throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGettigan connects with a nice looking jab. #T4#
Schmitt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGettigan swinging wildly here.
McGettigan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schmitt was well out of range. Poor timing from McGettigan.
A head kick by Schmitt misses
and McGettigan counters with a straight right hand.
Schmitt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGettigan keeps the fight on the outside.
Schmitt just misses with a punch to the body.
Schmitt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Schmitt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Schmitt closes the distance and clinches.
McGettigan cracks Schmitt with a nice body shot.
Schmitt looks winded!
Schmitt pushes McGettigan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schmitt struggles to land a body shot inside as McGettigan controls his hands. #BC#
McGettigan breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom McGettigan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tumleh Schmitt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Schmitt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McGettigan is looking to counter punch.
Schmitt throws a series of punches but McGettigan moves out of range.
Schmitt looks to land a combination but McGettigan avoids it well.
Schmitt throws a sloppy head kick and McGettigan moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Schmitt misses #KD#
and McGettigan counters with a nice right hand that sends Schmitt toppling to the canvas! Schmitt scrambles and gets back to his feet - can McGettigan finish him?!#ROC#
Schmitt is rocked!
Schmitt throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGettigan counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Schmitt out cold! What a finish! McGettigan is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom McGettigan!
Tom McGettigan took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sin City Allstars for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: ABW 94 Douglas - Nielsen
Date: Jan 02, 2018

#R1#
McGettigan looks to land a left hand but Hund moved out of range nicely.
Hund keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGettigan slips a jab and a cross from Hund.
McGettigan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hund dives in and grabs McGettigan's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGettigan pushes down on Hund's head and hops out.
McGettigan throws a nice looking combination but Hund bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGettigan with a jab.
Hund goes for a double leg but McGettigan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McGettigan continues to drive forward.
McGettigan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hund.
Tom McGettigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borys Hund.
McGettigan lands a jab to the nose.
Hund looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hund defending well as McGettigan loads up on a big left hand.
McGettigan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hund looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A quick step to the side and McGettigan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hund tries for a takedown but McGettigan circles away easily
and McGettigan counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Hund is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hund looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGettigan is fending him off so far but Hund persists. Nope, McGettigan circles away and we're back to standing.
McGettigan throws a shot to the body. #T1#
McGettigan misses the shot to the body.
Hund darts in looking for a takedown but McGettigan gets double underhooks and turns Hund into the cage.
A little feinted left hand from McGettigan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGettigan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tom McGettigan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hund uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGettigan.
and McGettigan counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Hund! He's just covering up as McGettigan starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom McGettigan!
Tom McGettigan took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sin City Allstars for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Borys Hund stepped up to the mic, saying 'I need a rope'.

Event: KFC 39: TBA
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1#
McGettigan defending well as Cobb loads up on a big left hand.
Cobb scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGettigan in his tracks. #CL#
McGettigan moves into range and clinches up with Cobb.
McGettigan has Cobb pressed against the cage, preventing Cobb from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McGettigan swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGettigan throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb.
Cobb keeps control of McGettigan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from McGettigan.
McGettigan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGettigan lands a right hand.
Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGettigan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGettigan throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb.
Cobb tries to circle away but McGettigan has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
McGettigan struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Cobb blocks a body shot from McGettigan.
McGettigan struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
McGettigan misses with a punch to the body.
McGettigan misses with the head strike.
McGettigan misses with some punches.
McGettigan misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGettigan tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobb lands a left hand.
Cobb misses with a punch to the body.
McGettigan throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb.
McGettigan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGettigan swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGettigan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow. #T2#
Good body shot from McGettigan.
McGettigan misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Cobb breaks from the clinch.
Cobb throws a lazy uppercut
and Cobb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cobb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cobb throws an off balance right hand
and McGettigan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cobb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGettigan is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Cobb throws a looping overhand right but McGettigan ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by McGettigan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb scores with a jab.
Cobb misses with a lunging right hand
and McGettigan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cobb's corner calls for a 1-2. Cobb obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McGettigan throws a right and a left that Cobb avoids nicely. #T3#
Cobb throws a lazy uppercut
and McGettigan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cobb thinking.
McGettigan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice uppercut lands for Cobb. That snapped McGettigan's head back.
McGettigan tries to move into range but Cobb moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cobb throws a shot from downtown. McGettigan moves away and avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of McGettigan 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC2#
McGettigan is rocked!#CL2#
Cobb has McGettigan up against the cage in a clinch.
McGettigan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from McGettigan fails to land.
McGettigan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGettigan misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGettigan doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
McGettigan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Cobb closes the distance and pushes McGettigan back into the cage.
McGettigan has a couple of punches blocked by Cobb.
Cobb has McGettigan pressed against the cage, preventing McGettigan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McGettigan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGettigan throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb. #BC2#
Cobb breaks from the clinch.
McGettigan tries to clinch up.
McGettigan slips under a jab.
McGettigan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGettigan circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGettigan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cobb missing with a left hand there. McGettigan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cobb throws a shot from downtown. McGettigan moves away and avoids it.
Cobb with a nice cross.
Cobb tries to clinch up.
McGettigan works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tom McGettigan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cobb throws a right hand that misses
and McGettigan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cobb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGettigan.
A big right from Cobb misses.
Cobb throws a lazy uppercut
and McGettigan scores with a counter punch that sends Cobb to the canvas! McGettigan smells blood - he's punishing Cobb with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Cobb has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom McGettigan!
After winning the bout, Tom McGettigan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: KFC 33: Butcher vs Cobb
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1#
McGettigan throws a hook but Hammer avoids it easily.
Hammer ducks under a wild hook from McGettigan.
Hammer misses with a shot to the body
and McGettigan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hammer thinking.
McGettigan looks to score with a jab to the body but Hammer is just out of range.
Hammer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGettigan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hammer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hammer throws a big shot that misses.
Hammer missing with a left hand there. McGettigan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Hammer as he connects with a hook.
A big right from Hammer misses.
Hammer slips a jab from McGettigan.
Hammer misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like McGettigan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
A swing and a miss from McGettigan.
Hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGettigan moves away.
Hammer throws a poor cross that misses
enabling McGettigan to counter with a crisp jab.
McGettigan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hammer was well out of range. Poor timing from McGettigan.
Hammer looks to throw the jab but McGettigan is out of range.
McGettigan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hammer moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Hammer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGettigan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hammer moves away.
Hammer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McGettigan misses with a straight left. #T2#
Hammer throws a body punch but McGettigan moves out of range.
Hammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGettigan.
McGettigan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McGettigan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hammer with a hook.
Hammer scores with a nice head shot.
Hammer throws a looping overhand right but McGettigan ducks down to avoid it.
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!
Hammer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGettigan on the side of the head.
McGettigan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGettigan manages to avoid it.
Hammer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Hammer digs a good body shot into McGettigan's ribs.
Hammer lands a slapping body shot.
McGettigan misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by McGettigan.
A little jabbing left from McGettigan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hammer ducks under a wild hook from McGettigan.
Hammer swings widly with a right hand
and McGettigan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hammer moves into range and connects with a jab.
McGettigan misses with a wild body shot.
Hammer misses with a looping left.
Hammer sets himself, and McGettigan steps forward looking for the clinch! Hammer avoids it this time.#T4#
Hammer scores with the left hand. McGettigan knows he should have avoided that one.
McGettigan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hammer throws out the jab.
Hammer throws a body shot but no joy.
Hammer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGettigan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGettigan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hammer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGettigan misses with a lunging right hand
and Hammer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hammer scores with a jab to the body.
McGettigan throws a shot from downtown. Hammer moves away and avoids it.
McGettigan misses with a hook
and Hammer counters with a left to the body.
McGettigan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hammer throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from McGettigan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thor Hammer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Hammer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hammer.
McGettigan staying out of range there.
Thor Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGettigan! But no joy.
Hammer lands a jab.
Hammer misses with a hook. McGettigan ducked under it nicely.
McGettigan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hammer lands with a nice body punch.
Hammer slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer misses with a looping left.
Hammer scores with the left hand. McGettigan knows he should have avoided that one.
Hammer misses with a body punch
and McGettigan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
McGettigan scores with the left hand. Hammer knows he should have avoided that one.
McGettigan has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Sloppy strikes from McGettigan. Those never looked like landing.
Hammer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGettigan's head.
Nice defenses there by Hammer.
Hammer throws a right hand that McGettigan ducks under and follows up with a left that McGettigan also avoids with ease.
Hammer digs a good body shot into McGettigan's ribs.
Hammer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGettigan can do to turn this around?
McGettigan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hammer.
McGettigan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hammer cracks McGettigan with a good jab.#T2#
Hammer throws a jab when McGettigan was well out of range.
McGettigan throws out a counter right but Hammer avoids it with no problem.
Hammer punishes McGettigan's body with a nice straight punch.#KD2#
McGettigan drops Hammer with a beautiful combination! Hammer stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McGettigan is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Hammer is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oh Hammer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice defenses there by Hammer.
Hammer slips under a jab.
McGettigan ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Hammer's jaw. Hammer's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! McGettigan does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom McGettigan!
A victorious Tom McGettigan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: KFC Fight Night St Pete 3
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Sideman clinches up with McGettigan and pushes him back against the cage.
Sideman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGettigan's efforts to push away.#BC#
McGettigan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from McGettigan misses.
Sideman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McGettigan cracks a nice hook into Sideman's ribs.
Sideman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sideman misses with a body shot
and McGettigan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sideman scores with a decent looking hook.
Sideman missing with a left hand there. McGettigan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGettigan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sideman.
McGettigan misses with a hook
and Sideman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Sideman misses with a looping right.
A counter left hand to the body from McGettigan misses its target.#T1#
Sideman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McGettigan momentarily.
Tom McGettigan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sideman throws an off balance right hand
and McGettigan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sideman throws an overhand right that lands on McGettigan's shoulder, as McGettigan tries to avoid the shot.
Sideman misses with an uppercut.
McGettigan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sideman connects with a single shot there.
Sideman takes a swing at McGettigan's ribcage but misses.
Sideman ducks under a wild hook from McGettigan.
Sideman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGettigan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGettigan throwing a counter right hand but Sideman manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Sideman moves into range and clinches up with McGettigan.
McGettigan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGettigan struggles to land a body shot inside as Sideman controls his hands.
Sideman lands a shoulder strike.
Sideman misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sideman.
Good body shot from McGettigan. #BC#
McGettigan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGettigan is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#CL2#
Sideman moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sideman working aggressively here.
Sideman blocking some punches. #BC#
McGettigan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGettigan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sideman looks to score with a jab to the body but McGettigan is just out of range.
McGettigan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Sideman.
A jab from Sideman misses.
Sideman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGettigan.
Sideman lands a body shot.
Sideman looks to land a left hand but McGettigan moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Sideman takes a swing at McGettigan's ribcage but misses.
Sideman throws a shot from downtown. McGettigan moves away and avoids it.
McGettigan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sideman misses with a jab to the body
and McGettigan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sideman has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sideman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD2#
Sideman looking to score a takedown here. McGettigan is defending well but Sideman drives through and ends up in McGettigan's guard.#ES#
McGettigan pushes Sideman off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGettigan takes one on the button.
Denny Sideman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGettigan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T4#
McGettigan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sideman.#CL2#
Sideman has closed the distance and engaged McGettigan in a clinch. #BC#
McGettigan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGettigan takes one on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Sideman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sideman.
Sideman throws a lazy uppercut
and McGettigan counters with a nice uppercut.
Sideman loads up on a big right hand but McGettigan slips the punch.
McGettigan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sideman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sideman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McGettigan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Sideman misses the target.
McGettigan is looking to counter punch.
McGettigan misses with an uppercut.
Sideman throws a body punch but McGettigan moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denny Sideman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sideman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGettigan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McGettigan slips a jab from Sideman.
McGettigan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice body punch from Sideman.
Sideman lands a head shot.
Sideman tries to clinch up.
Sideman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGettigan was well out of range. Poor timing from Sideman.
An attempted straight right counter from McGettigan misses the target.
Sideman throws a shot from downtown. McGettigan moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideman misses with a left hand
and McGettigan counters with a stiff right hand.
Sideman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McGettigan on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Sideman misses with a lunging right hand
and McGettigan counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice combination there by Sideman.
Sideman swings away with a body shot that misses
letting McGettigan counter with a right hand.
Nice shot lands for Sideman.
Nice defenses there by McGettigan.
McGettigan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McGettigan misses the shot to the body. #KD#
McGettigan lands a big uppercut and Sideman crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sideman looks OK. McGettigan waves Sideman back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Sideman clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGettigan.
Sideman digs a right hand into McGettigan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGettigan's gas tank.
Sideman lands a nice uppercut.
McGettigan lands with a right to the head.
Sideman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Sideman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sideman working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
McGettigan breaks the clinch.
Sideman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGettigan was well out of range. Poor timing from Sideman.
A counter left hand to the body from McGettigan misses its target.
Sideman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGettigan.
A little feinted left hand from McGettigan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sideman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGettigan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sideman misses with a lunging right hand
and McGettigan counters with a nice uppercut.
A cross from Sideman lands.
Sideman misses with a takedown attempt - McGettigan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like McGettigan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sideman.
Sideman tries to clinch but McGettigan moves away
and McGettigan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sideman scores with a nice right hand. #T3#
McGettigan throws a jab when Sideman was well out of range.
McGettigan walks into a jab.#CL2#
Sideman moves into the clinch.
Sideman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McGettigan is keeping busy.
McGettigan has a couple of punches blocked by Sideman.
Sideman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGettigan tries to work over Sideman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGettigan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGettigan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGettigan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sideman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGettigan is trying to break free.
Sideman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGettigan blocks an uppercut. #T4#
McGettigan tries a body shot but Sideman blocks it.
McGettigan is trying to break the clinch but Sideman has him pressed against the cage.
Sideman blocking some punches.
Sideman lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
McGettigan breaks from the clinch.
Sideman dives in and grabs McGettigan's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGettigan pushes down on Sideman's head and hops out.
McGettigan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sideman scores with a hook to the body. McGettigan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sideman lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sideman throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Sideman rushes McGettigan and presses him up against the cage.
McGettigan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Sideman.
Sideman keeps control of McGettigan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sideman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGettigan backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sideman trying to stall but McGettigan improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denny Sideman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
A slow jab from Sideman misses its intended target.
McGettigan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sideman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McGettigan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McGettigan lands with an uppercut that bounces Sideman off the cage and back into range.
McGettigan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sideman.
Sideman digs a good hook to McGettigan's body.
Sideman falls off balance throwing a combination
letting McGettigan counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Sideman clinches up against the cage.#BC#
McGettigan breaks from the clinch.
McGettigan avoids the body shot from Sideman.
It looked like McGettigan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1##CL2#
Sideman moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
McGettigan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Sideman clinches with his opponent.
Sideman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGettigan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sideman digs a right hand into McGettigan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGettigan's gas tank.
McGettigan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sideman scores with a shoulder strike.
Sideman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGettigan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sideman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sideman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sideman blocking some punches.
Sideman blocking some punches. #BC#
McGettigan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGettigan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Sideman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGettigan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sideman tries to clinch but McGettigan moves away
and McGettigan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sideman. McGettigan does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGettigan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sideman misses the shot to the body.
Sideman connects with a body shot that sends McGettigan's belly button to the back.
McGettigan defending well as Sideman loads up on a big left hand.
Sideman lands a jab to the nose.
Nice sprawl there from McGettigan as Sideman shoots in.
McGettigan throwing a counter right hand but Sideman manages to avoid it.
McGettigan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sideman. #T3#
Sideman takes a swing at McGettigan's ribcage but misses.
Sideman lands a nice hook to McGettigan's body. McGettigan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGettigan blocks a jab.
McGettigan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Denny Sideman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGettigan blocks a jab.
Sideman misses with a hook
and Sideman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGettigan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from McGettigan misses the target.
Sideman connects with a nice looking jab.
McGettigan swats away the attempt to clinch by Sideman.
McGettigan throwing a counter right hand but Sideman manages to avoid it.
McGettigan needs to keep his hands up - Sideman had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Sideman misses with a straight right.
McGettigan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sideman shoots in but no luck this time.
Tom McGettigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denny Sideman.
McGettigan misses the jab.
Sideman misses with a wild body shot.
McGettigan avoids the body shot from Sideman.
McGettigan needs to keep his hands up - Sideman had a free shot at his head there.
Sideman darts in looking for a takedown but McGettigan gets double underhooks and turns Sideman into the cage.
McGettigan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sideman tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGettigan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sideman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denny Sideman really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Sideman misses the body punch
and McGettigan counters with a nice uppercut.
Sideman takes a swing at McGettigan's ribcage but misses.
Sideman throws a right hand that misses
and McGettigan counters with a straight right hand.
Sideman connects with a jab.
McGettigan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sideman manages to avoid it.
McGettigan throws a right hand that misses
and Sideman counters with a nice body shot.
McGettigan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGettigan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sideman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGettigan.
McGettigan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGettigan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sideman loads up on a big right hand but McGettigan slips the punch.
McGettigan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Sideman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGettigan.
McGettigan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sideman.
Sideman just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from McGettigan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sideman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGettigan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sideman scores with a jab to the body.
Sideman jabs McGettigan right on the nose. McGettigan blinks but takes it well.
Sideman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGettigan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sideman tests McGettigan's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Sideman looks to score with a jab to the body but McGettigan is just out of range.
Sideman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGettigan throws a series of punches but Sideman moves out of range.
McGettigan walks into a jab.
Sideman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sideman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McGettigan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sideman closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL2#
Sideman has closed the distance and engaged McGettigan in a clinch.
Sideman misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Sideman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sideman. #T3#
Sideman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sideman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sideman struggles to land a body shot inside as McGettigan controls his hands.
McGettigan is trying to break free.
McGettigan stalling.
Sideman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGettigan lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sideman.
Sideman prevents McGettigan from breaking the clinch.
Sideman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGettigan.
Denny Sideman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGettigan throws a head punch that misses.
McGettigan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sideman scores with a shot to the side of McGettigan's head.
McGettigan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sideman presses McGettigan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sideman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGettigan's elbow. #T4#
McGettigan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sideman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGettigan lands a shoulder strike.
McGettigan working aggressively here.
McGettigan misses with a punch to the body.
McGettigan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sideman presses McGettigan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sideman lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left hand lands to the body for Sideman.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sideman is working McGettigan over against the cage.
Sideman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGettigan tries to break the clinch but Sideman is controlling the position.
Sideman lands with a left to the head. #BC#
McGettigan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sideman connects with a body shot that sends McGettigan's belly button to the back.
Sideman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denny Sideman dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
McGettigan misses the jab.
Sideman lands a lovely overhand right.
Sideman tries to clinch but McGettigan is having none of it.
Sideman takes a swing at McGettigan's ribcage but misses.
Sideman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McGettigan slips a straight right by Sideman.
An attempted straight right counter from McGettigan misses the target.
Sideman shoots in for a takedown but McGettigan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McGettigan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGettigan manages to avoid it.
McGettigan slips under a jab from Sideman.
It looked like McGettigan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGettigan moves away from the strike by Sideman.
McGettigan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Sideman takes a swing at McGettigan's ribcage but misses.
Sideman throws out a loose jab but McGettigan uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGettigan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sideman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGettigan misses with an uppercut
and Sideman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sideman.
Sideman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McGettigan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A left lands for Sideman.
McGettigan slips under a jab.#CL2#
Sideman gets a clinch.
McGettigan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tom McGettigan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sideman misses with the head strike.
McGettigan is trying to maintain a safe position but Sideman gets an underhook and turns McGettigan into the cage.
McGettigan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for McGettigan.
McGettigan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGettigan is trying to break the clinch but Sideman has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sideman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
McGettigan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGettigan blocks a jab.
McGettigan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sideman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGettigan manages to avoid it.
McGettigan misses with an uppercut.
McGettigan sets himself, and Sideman steps forward looking for the clinch! McGettigan avoids it this time.
McGettigan throws a looping overhand right but Sideman ducks down to avoid it.
Sideman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGettigan moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from McGettigan misses its target.#T3#
Sideman throws a body shot but no joy.
McGettigan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sideman connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Sideman misses.
Nice uppercut there from Sideman.
Sideman lands with a nice combination. McGettigan backs away looking to recover.
Sideman tries to clinch up
and McGettigan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGettigan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Sideman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sideman moves away from the strike by McGettigan.
It seemed like Sideman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Sideman closes the distance and pushes McGettigan back into the cage.
McGettigan misses with some punches.
Sideman scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGettigan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sideman lands a hook that snaps the head of McGettigan backwards.
A short uppercut from McGettigan.
McGettigan is leaning against Sideman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sideman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGettigan blocks a body shot from Sideman.
Sideman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sideman digs a right hand into McGettigan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGettigan's gas tank.
Sideman working aggressively here.
Denny Sideman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McGettigan can't find room to land a body shot as Sideman controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Denny Sideman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sideman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 45:50
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 45:50
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denny Sideman!
Denny Sideman is the new middleweight champion!
Denny Sideman was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: KFC Fight Night Helsinki 2
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1##CL2#
The Reaper clinches.
McGettigan blocking some punches.
The Reaper tries a body shot but McGettigan blocks it.
McGettigan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from McGettigan.
The Reaper tries to throw a body punch but McGettigan avoids it by throwing The Reaper back against the cage.
The Reaper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGettigan.
McGettigan blocks a body shot from The Reaper.
McGettigan scores with a shoulder strike.
McGettigan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from The Reaper fails to land. #BC#
McGettigan breaks the clinch.
The Reaper looks to land a right hand but McGettigan moved out of range.
The Reaper digs a good hook to McGettigan's body.
The Reaper fails with the takedown
and McGettigan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The Reaper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Reaper doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McGettigan counters with a right hand to the body.
The Reaper's coach down at Kangaroo's MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on The Reaper's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The Reaper looks winded!#T1#
The Reaper swings widly with a right hand
and McGettigan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The Reaper is looking to clinch.
The Reaper throws a right hand that misses
and McGettigan counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Gary The Reaper has been cut.
McGettigan slips under a jab.
McGettigan throws a big counter combination but The Reaper scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A big right from McGettigan misses.
McGettigan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Reaper.
It looked like McGettigan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
The Reaper decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
The Reaper is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The Reaper wants to free his trapped foot but McGettigan is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
McGettigan is trying is best to control the position here.
McGettigan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from The Reaper.
The Reaper missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The Reaper is trying to control the action in half guard but McGettigan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The Reaper looks to land a strike but McGettigan avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells The Reaper's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Reaper lands a couple of elbows.
The Reaper trying to control the position from guard on top but McGettigan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Reaper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The Reaper is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
The Reaper trying to control but McGettigan is working from the bottom.
McGettigan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Reaper is pushing down on McGettigan's leg trying to pass to half guard. McGettigan is fighting to maintain full guard but The Reaper has managed to sneak the leg through.
The Reaper misses with a head shot. McGettigan uses the momentum to regain guard.
The Reaper with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The Reaper sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McGettigan is trying to control the position but The Reaper postures up. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The Reaper throws a big elbow that misses.
The Reaper in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The Reaper postures up in McGettigan's guard and throws a big left but McGettigan blocks it.
The Reaper is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The Reaper trying to control the position from guard on top but McGettigan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Reaper has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The Reaper passes into half guard.
McGettigan is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Touch Of Death Combat Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, The Reaper seems content to control.
McGettigan is trying to maintain the position but The Reaper is very close to passing his half guard.
McGettigan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gary The Reaper will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gary The Reaper's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
The Reaper connects with a right hand. McGettigan shakes it off.
The Reaper misses with a right hand
and McGettigan counters with a stiff right hand.
McGettigan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
The Reaper has closed the distance and engaged McGettigan in a clinch.
A short right from McGettigan on the inside.
The Reaper lands a hook that snaps the head of McGettigan backwards. #BC#
McGettigan breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
The Reaper has McGettigan up against the cage in a clinch.
The Reaper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Reaper is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McGettigan to keep the fight standing.
McGettigan misses with the head strike.
The Reaper misses with a punch on the inside.
The Reaper jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McGettigan walks away with a smile on his face. The Reaper gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McGettigan moves away from the strike by The Reaper.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Reaper throws a lazy uppercut
and McGettigan counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
The Reaper wants to clinch but McGettigan slips to the side
and McGettigan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Reaper misses with a takedown attempt
and McGettigan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tom McGettigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary The Reaper.
The Reaper lands a nice shot to the body.
Gary The Reaper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGettigan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGettigan wants it to stay on the feet.
McGettigan is looking to counter punch.
McGettigan avoids the body shot from The Reaper.
McGettigan circles away from the clinch attempt
and McGettigan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
The Reaper is rocked!
McGettigan drops The Reaper with a big left hand! The Reaper is injured, injured bad! McGettigan jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom McGettigan!
Tom McGettigan retains his middleweight title!
Tom McGettigan made sure to mention his sponsor, Aspire Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: KFC Fight Night St Pete
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
Peterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGettigan moves away.
Peterson moves in looking to clinch but McGettigan pushes him off.
McGettigan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like McGettigan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Peterson.
Peterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peterson wants to clinch
and McGettigan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Peterson tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling McGettigan to counter with a crisp jab.
Peterson walks into a jab.
Peterson throws the left hand but McGettigan avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Peterson wants to clinch
and McGettigan counters with a straight right hand.
Peterson fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Peterson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGettigan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Peterson tries to clinch up but McGettigan circles away and keeps his distance.
A counter left hand to the body from McGettigan misses its target.
Peterson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ian Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Peterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGettigan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from McGettigan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Peterson throws a jab but it's blocked by McGettigan.
McGettigan cracks Peterson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Peterson is looking to clinch.
Peterson lands a right hook to the body.
Peterson scores with a nice strike.
McGettigan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Peterson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McGettigan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from McGettigan misses the target.
Peterson tries to clinch up but McGettigan circles away and keeps his distance.
McGettigan takes one to the side of the head.
Peterson wants to clinch up but McGettigan keeps it at a distance.
A jab lands there for Peterson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from McGettigan misses the target.
Peterson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Peterson moves to clinch but McGettigan breaks away
and McGettigan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Peterson lands with a straight right. McGettigan didn't see that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Peterson wants to clinch up but McGettigan keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from McGettigan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGettigan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Peterson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McGettigan circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGettigan keeps the fight on the outside.
Peterson misses with a double jab.
McGettigan circles away from the clinch attempt
and McGettigan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Peterson moves in looking to clinch but McGettigan pushes him off.#T4#
McGettigan connects with a right hand. Peterson shakes it off.
Peterson fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGettigan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Peterson throws a predictable looking body shot
and McGettigan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGettigan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peterson wants to clinch up but McGettigan keeps it at a distance.
McGettigan throwing a counter right hand but Peterson manages to avoid it.
Peterson tries to clinch there but McGettigan circles away.
Peterson darts in trying to clinch
and McGettigan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD#
McGettigan lands a big uppercut and Peterson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Peterson looks OK. McGettigan waves Peterson back to his feet!#ROC#
Peterson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peterson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Peterson is still on wobbly legs! Can McGettigan finish him?
A combination from Peterson does no damage.
It looked like McGettigan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom McGettigan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
McGettigan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Peterson seems to have recovered his senses.
A lazy left from Peterson finds it's target.
McGettigan circles away from the clinch attempt#KD#
and McGettigan counters with a nice right hand that sends Peterson toppling to the canvas! Peterson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can McGettigan finish him?!#ROC#
Peterson is rocked!
Peterson fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like McGettigan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Peterson.#CL2#
Peterson darts in and clinches McGettigan up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peterson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGettigan.
McGettigan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Peterson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Peterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGettigan lands an uppercut.
McGettigan can't find room to land a body shot as Peterson controls the action.
McGettigan blocks a body shot from Peterson.
Peterson has McGettigan pressed against the cage, preventing McGettigan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1##BC#
McGettigan breaks from the clinch.
Peterson misses the jab.
Peterson misses the shot to the body.
Peterson is looking to clinch.
McGettigan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Peterson looks to score with a jab to the body but McGettigan is just out of range.
Peterson jabs at McGettigan's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGettigan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Peterson tries to clinch but McGettigan is having none of it.
McGettigan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from McGettigan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
McGettigan throws a body shot but no joy.
Peterson moves out of range of the strikes.
Peterson tries to clinch there but McGettigan circles away.
Peterson throws the left hand but McGettigan avoids the punch easily.
Peterson misses with a lunging right hand
and McGettigan counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Ian Peterson has been cut.
McGettigan circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGettigan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGettigan ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Peterson out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom McGettigan!
Tom McGettigan retains his middleweight title!
After the big win, Tom McGettigan made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Aspire Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: KFC 22: Mann vs Ramos
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
Cbomb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cbomb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cbomb swings for the body but McGettigan moves out of range.
McGettigan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cbomb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGettigan moves away.
McGettigan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by McGettigan as he connects with a hook.
McGettigan slips under a jab from Cbomb.
An attempted straight right counter from McGettigan misses the target.
McGettigan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cbomb swings for the body but McGettigan moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Cbomb misses the target.
Cbomb throws a lazy uppercut
and McGettigan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cbomb throws a poor cross that misses
and McGettigan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Cbomb lands a head shot.
Cbomb moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cbomb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGettigan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Cbomb is rocked!
Cbomb lands a nice shot to the body.
Cbomb connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGettigan. McGettigan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McGettigan looks to land a right hand but Cbomb moved out of range.
McGettigan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cbomb.
Cbomb takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cbomb misses with a right hand
letting McGettigan counter with a right hand. #T2#
Cbomb staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cbomb misses with a looping left.
McGettigan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cbomb.
McGettigan misses with a hook.
Cbomb fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cbomb. McGettigan does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGettigan throwing a counter right hand but Cbomb manages to avoid it.
Cbomb misses with an uppercut
enabling McGettigan to counter with a crisp jab.
McGettigan scores with a hook to the body. Cbomb takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cbomb slips a straight right by McGettigan.
Cbomb throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Cbomb connects with the punch.
Cbomb misses with a body punch
and McGettigan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cbomb misses with a shot to the body
and McGettigan counters with a nice uppercut.
Cbomb is still on wobbly legs! Can McGettigan finish him?
Cbomb misses with a lunging right hand
and McGettigan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cbomb seems to have recovered his senses.
McGettigan misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGettigan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McGettigan misses with a hook. Cbomb ducked under it nicely.
Cbomb throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cbomb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGettigan counters with a nice body shot.
C K Cbomb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Cbomb.#T4#
Cbomb throws a hook to the side of McGettigan's head but McGettigan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGettigan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGettigan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cbomb throws a body shot but no joy.
Cbomb misses the body punch
enabling McGettigan to counter with a crisp jab.
Cbomb connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McGettigan momentarily.
McGettigan connects with a body shot that sends Cbomb's belly button to the back.
Cbomb fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cbomb throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGettigan counters with a nice body shot.
Cbomb takes a swing at McGettigan's ribcage but misses.
Cbomb with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tom McGettigan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Cbomb drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McGettigan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGettigan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the body from Cbomb misses
enabling McGettigan to counter with a crisp jab.
Cbomb throws a right hand that misses
and McGettigan counters with a stiff right hand.
McGettigan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cbomb connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McGettigan scrambles back to his feet.
Cbomb misses with a shot to the body
and McGettigan scores with a counter punch that sends Cbomb to the canvas! McGettigan smells blood - he's punishing Cbomb with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Cbomb has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom McGettigan!
Tom McGettigan retains his middleweight title!
Tom McGettigan very nearly forgot to thank Aspire Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: KFC 18: Mumba vs Leary
Date: May 10, 2017

#R1#
McGettigan tries to move into range but Taylor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#KD#
McGettigan sends Taylor crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McGettigan is motioning to the referee to let Taylor up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#
It looks like Timmy Taylor has been cut.
McGettigan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Taylor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McGettigan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGettigan drops Taylor with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Taylor! McGettigan dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom McGettigan!
Tom McGettigan is the new middleweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tom McGettigan made sure he mentioned Aspire Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: KFC 9: Azevedo vs Passion
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
Thomas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thomas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGettigan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Thomas shoots and misses
and McGettigan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thomas misses with a series of wild punches.
McGettigan throwing a counter right hand but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Thomas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC#
Thomas is rocked!
Thomas swings widly with a right hand
and McGettigan rattles Thomas with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Thomas tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. McGettigan dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Thomas stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tom McGettigan!
Tom McGettigan managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Aspire Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: KFC 4: Shuman vs Donaire
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Griffey Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Griffey Jr throws a hook to the side of McGettigan's head but McGettigan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Griffey Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Griffey Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGettigan throws a body shot but no joy.
McGettigan swats away the attempt to clinch by Griffey Jr.
McGettigan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Griffey Jr drives through and clinches with McGettigan against the cage.
A body shot lands from Griffey Jr.
Griffey Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Griffey Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGettigan's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffey Jr misses with some punches.
McGettigan misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGettigan presses Griffey Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from McGettigan on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGettigan.
McGettigan slows down the pace here. #T1#
McGettigan lands a shot to the body.#BC#
McGettigan breaks from the clinch.
Griffey Jr works over McGettigan's head and body with a nice combination.
Griffey Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
McGettigan misses with a straight left.
Griffey Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McGettigan with a body shot.
McGettigan misses the shot to the body.
McGettigan misses with a wild body shot.
Griffey Jr takes a swing at McGettigan's ribcage but misses.
Griffey Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGettigan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
McGettigan clinches with his opponent. #BC#
McGettigan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGettigan looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffey Jr is just out of range.
Griffey Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and McGettigan counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Griffey Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. McGettigan should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGettigan misses with a wild body shot.
McGettigan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griffey Jr manages to avoid it.
McGettigan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffey Jr moves away.
A little jabbing left from Griffey Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Griffey Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGettigan lands a nice looking body shot.
McGettigan connects with a looping right hand.
McGettigan jabs Griffey Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGettigan. Griffey Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by McGettigan. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
McGettigan closes the distance and clinches.
Griffey Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGettigan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Griffey Jr blocks an uppercut. #T3#
McGettigan throws a head punch that misses.
Griffey Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by McGettigan.
Griffey Jr digs a right hand into McGettigan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGettigan's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGettigan.
McGettigan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGettigan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, McGettigan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Griffey Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but McGettigan uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
McGettigan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGettigan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Griffey Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Griffey Jr! But no joy.
McGettigan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McGettigan with a hook.
Griffey Jr tries to clinch but McGettigan moves out of range.
Jab from Griffey Jr.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffey Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGettigan manages to avoid it.
Griffey Jr avoids the body shot from McGettigan.
McGettigan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griffey Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Griffey Jr tries to keep at a distance but McGettigan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Griffey Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Griffey Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from McGettigan - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by McGettigan.
We've been informed that Griffey Jr has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Griffey Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGettigan lands an uppercut.
Griffey Jr blocking some punches.
McGettigan misses with the head strike.
Griffey Jr misses with the head strike.
McGettigan lands with a left to the head.
Griffey Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGettigan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom McGettigan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
McGettigan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
McGettigan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Griffey Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Griffey Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Griffey Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griffey Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, McGettigan scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGettigan lands with a left to the head.
McGettigan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGettigan.
A right hand to the body from McGettigan.
McGettigan throws a punch but it's blocked by Griffey Jr.
McGettigan lands a nice shot to the body.
McGettigan misses with a body punch.
Tom McGettigan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Griffey Jr tries a body shot but McGettigan blocks it.
McGettigan working aggressively here.
Griffey Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGettigan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Griffey Jr backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGettigan. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from McGettigan fails to land.
McGettigan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Griffey Jr backwards.
Griffey Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGettigan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McGettigan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Griffey Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGettigan throws a punch but it's blocked by Griffey Jr.
Griffey Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Griffey Jr misses with some punches. #BC#
McGettigan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGettigan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griffey Jr manages to avoid it.
Griffey Jr works the jab nicely.
McGettigan takes a swing at Griffey Jr's ribcage but misses.
McGettigan misses with a straight right.
Griffey Jr throws out a counter right but McGettigan avoids it with no problem.
McGettigan just misses with a punch to the body.
Griffey Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and McGettigan counters with a nice uppercut. #T2##CL#
McGettigan has Griffey Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Griffey Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
McGettigan breaks from the clinch.
McGettigan connects with a body shot that sends Griffey Jr's belly button to the back.
McGettigan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Griffey Jr.
McGettigan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Griffey Jr throws out a loose jab but McGettigan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griffey Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Griffey Jr thuds his right hand into McGettigan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Griffey Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McGettigan throws a sloppy body shot #CL2#
and Griffey Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGettigan. #T3#
Griffey Jr misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for McGettigan.
McGettigan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGettigan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGettigan misses with a punch on the inside.
McGettigan digs a right hand underneath Griffey Jr's ribcage. Griffey Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGettigan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Griffey Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Griffey Jr scores with a shot to the side of McGettigan's head.
McGettigan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGettigan lands a left hand.
McGettigan blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from McGettigan fails to land.
McGettigan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Griffey Jr trying to stall but McGettigan improves his position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGettigan.
McGettigan lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffey Jr tries to throw a body punch but McGettigan avoids it by throwing Griffey Jr back against the cage.
McGettigan struggles to land a body shot inside as Griffey Jr controls his hands.
Griffey Jr lands a shoulder strike.
McGettigan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGettigan lands a hook that snaps the head of Griffey Jr backwards. #ROC#
Griffey Jr is rocked!
McGettigan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Griffey Jr backwards.
Griffey Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can McGettigan finish him?
Griffey Jr throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McGettigan blocking some punches.
McGettigan lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griffey Jr.
McGettigan blocking some punches.
McGettigan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Griffey Jr misses with some punches.
Griffey Jr misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGettigan.
A head punch on the inside from Griffey Jr fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGettigan prevents a body shot from Griffey Jr.
McGettigan lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom McGettigan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Griffey Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGettigan.
McGettigan throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
McGettigan has managed to clinch.
McGettigan blocking some punches.
McGettigan lands with a right to the head.
McGettigan lands an uppercut.#BC#
McGettigan manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. McGettigan engages and cracks Griffey Jr with a massive lead left hook - Griffey Jr tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! McGettigan is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom McGettigan!
Tom McGettigan really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Aspire Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2017

#R1#
Nice body punch from McGettigan.
Vergara with a lazy takedown attempt
and McGettigan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGettigan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vergara fails to land the takedown.
Vergara shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGettigan as he jumps to the side.
Tom McGettigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nadir Vergara.
McGettigan slaps away a takedown attempt from Vergara, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vergara is trying hard to land a takedown here. McGettigan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vergara misses with a takedown attempt
and McGettigan counters with a straight right hand.
Vergara needs to keep his hands up - McGettigan had a free shot at his head there.
McGettigan connects with a looping right hand.
McGettigan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vergara.
Vergara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGettigan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGettigan leaves Vergara with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McGettigan lands a slapping body shot.
Vergara looks winded!
McGettigan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from McGettigan does it's job there.#T1#
McGettigan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McGettigan throws an overhand right that lands on Vergara's shoulder, as Vergara tries to avoid the shot.
Vergara takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McGettigan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McGettigan lands a head shot.
McGettigan scores with a hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vergara is defended easily by McGettigan.
Vergara walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McGettigan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vergara slips a jab from McGettigan.
Vergara has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vergara there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big right from McGettigan misses.
A big right from McGettigan misses.
McGettigan scores with a hook to the body. Vergara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGettigan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vergara takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McGettigan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
McGettigan digs a good hook to Vergara's body.
Vergara takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McGettigan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vergara momentarily.
Vergara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGettigan lands a body shot.
McGettigan lands a jab to the head.
A cross from McGettigan lands.#ROC#
Vergara is rocked!
McGettigan punishes Vergara's body with a nice straight punch.
Vergara gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGettigan.
McGettigan lands a right hook to the body.
Nadir Vergara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGettigan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vergara is still on wobbly legs! Can McGettigan finish him?
Vergara gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGettigan.
Vergara has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Vergara blocks a jab.
McGettigan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vergara seems to have recovered his senses.
Vergara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McGettigan scores with a nice strike.#T3#
Vergara takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good exchange - McGettigan coming out on top.
Vergara goes for a double leg but McGettigan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McGettigan continues to drive forward.
McGettigan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGettigan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vergara's head backwards.
McGettigan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vergara under the eye.
McGettigan lands with a shot to the body.
Vergara takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McGettigan stuns Vergara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McGettigan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGettigan jabs Vergara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGettigan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vergara's head.
McGettigan scores with a shot to the body.
McGettigan lands a nice shot that snaps Vergara's head back.
McGettigan pounces like a tiger and cracks Vergara with a vicious hook! Vergara is down but not out! McGettigan follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tom McGettigan!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2017

#R1#
Malone closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#
It looks like Erin Malone has been cut.
McGettigan lands a really nice looking cross but Malone seems unphased.
McGettigan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Malone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
BOOM! McGettigan lands a beautiful left hook that drops Malone. Malone tries to recover but McGettigan is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Malone lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom McGettigan!

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