PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hairy Scrotum (ranked 460 p4p, 64 weight class) and Kagekatsu Uesugi (ranked 956 p4p, 127 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Scrotum
vs
Uesugi

185 cm
23
177 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

182 cm
23
174 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hairy Scrotum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kagekatsu Uesugi!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uesugi misses with a left hand
and Scrotum counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Uesugi throws a body punch but Scrotum moves out of range.
Scrotum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Scrotum stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Scrotum looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Scrotum misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Uesugi misses.
Scrotum doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scrotum staying out of range there.
Uesugi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Uesugi lands a nice hook to Scrotum's body. Scrotum takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Scrotum misses the target.
Scrotum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Uesugi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Uesugi does it's job there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut
enabling Scrotum to counter with a crisp jab.
Uesugi looks to land a left hand but Scrotum moved out of range nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Uesugi.
A big left from Uesugi misses.
Scrotum lands with a good body shot.
Uesugi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Scrotum looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Uesugi misses with a left hand
and Scrotum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scrotum tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Uesugi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Uesugi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uesugi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uesugi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Scrotum counters with a nice uppercut.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut.
Scrotum tries to clinch but Uesugi moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi connects with a body shot that sends Scrotum's belly button to the back.
Scrotum walks into a left hand.
Scrotum slips under a jab from Uesugi.
Uesugi punishes Scrotum's body with a nice straight punch.
Scrotum gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Uesugi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scrotum's hands.
Uesugi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Scrotum counters with a stiff right hand.
Uesugi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Scrotum momentarily.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Uesugi misses with a right hand
and Scrotum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Uesugi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uesugi with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scrotum throws a right hand that misses
and Uesugi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Uesugi misses with a left hand
and Scrotum counters with a thumping low kick.
Scrotum is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Scrotum lands a two punch combo.
Scrotum takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Uesugi.
Scrotum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Scrotum throws a hook to the side of Uesugi's head but Uesugi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scrotum looks to land a combination but Uesugi avoids it well.
Uesugi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Scrotum had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Uesugi jabs Scrotum to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Scrotum doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uesugi lands a jab to Scrotum's midsection.
Uesugi stuns Scrotum with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scrotum.
It looked like Scrotum wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A left and a right from Scrotum both land. Nice combination.
Uesugi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Uesugi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Scrotum rather than just go for the knockout.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Uesugi scores with a decent looking hook.
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Scrotum is just out of range.
As Uesugi tries to get set, Scrotum tries to push him back and clinch up but Uesugi manages to avoid the attempt.
Uesugi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Scrotum counters with a series of strikes. Uesugi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Scrotum avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uesugi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A cross from Uesugi lands.
Uesugi throws the left hand but Scrotum avoids the punch easily.
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!

Uesugi throws an overhand right that lands on Scrotum's shoulder, as Scrotum tries to avoid the shot.
Scrotum fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Uesugi misses with a hook to the body
enabling Scrotum to counter with a crisp jab.
Uesugi throws a sloppy body shot
and Scrotum counters with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Uesugi does it's job there.
Uesugi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Scrotum is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Uesugi misses the body punch
and Scrotum counters with a slapping leg kick.
Uesugi loads up on a big right hand but Scrotum slips the punch.
Uesugi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scrotum.
A slow jab from Uesugi misses its intended target.
Uesugi jabs Scrotum to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uesugi scores with a hook to the body. Scrotum takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Scrotum gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Uesugi blocks a body shot from Scrotum.
Scrotum struggles to land a body shot inside as Uesugi controls his hands.
Uesugi blocks a body shot from Scrotum.
Uesugi is trying to force a seperation but Scrotum has the dominant position.
Uesugi looking to slow down the pace here.

Uesugi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scrotum.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Uesugi misses.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Uesugi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Uesugi misses the body punch
and Scrotum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scrotum avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Scrotum half committed to a counter leg kick.
Scrotum showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Uesugi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi lands a nice looking body shot.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scrotum manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Scrotum misses its intended target.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scrotum manages to avoid it.
Hairy Scrotum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Uesugi misses with a looping right.
Scrotum falls off balance throwing a combination
and Uesugi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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!
Uesugi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Scrotum at a distance.
Uesugi misses with a looping right.
Scrotum was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Scrotum does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi missing with a left hand there. Scrotum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uesugi sizes up Scrotum with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Uesugi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Scrotum looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Scrotum doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Uesugi misses with a right hand
and Scrotum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Uesugi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Scrotum cracks Uesugi with an open hand slap.
Uesugi misses with a hook. Scrotum ducked under it nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Scrotum 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Uesugi swings widly with a right hand
and Scrotum counters with a straight right hand.
Scrotum blocks a jab.
Scrotum tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Uesugi manages to circle out of the way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uesugi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scrotum drops his hands momentarily and Uesugi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Uesugi throws a hook to the side of Scrotum's head but Scrotum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scrotum swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Uesugi loads up on a big right hand but Scrotum slips the punch.
Uesugi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Uesugi cracks Scrotum with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Scrotum walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Uesugi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Scrotum takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Uesugi throws a jab when Scrotum was well out of range.
Uesugi misses with a left hand

and Scrotum counters by moving into the clinch.
Uesugi wants to get back to striking at distance but Scrotum won't allow it.
Scrotum tries to throw a body punch but Uesugi avoids it by throwing Scrotum back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kagekatsu Uesugi 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! This is the final round!

Uesugi takes a swing at Scrotum's ribcage but misses.
Scrotum lands a jab to Uesugi's midsection.
Scrotum throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Uesugi on the side of the head.
Scrotum looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Scrotum moves out of range of the strikes.
Uesugi lands a nice shot to the body.
Scrotum just misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi missing with a left hand there. Scrotum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uesugi lands a nice hook to Scrotum's body. Scrotum takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uesugi misses with a hook. Scrotum ducked under it nicely.
Scrotum slips a jab from Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Scrotum seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Scrotum - just one landing.
Scrotum looks to land a combination but Uesugi avoids it well.
Uesugi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Uesugi lands with an overhand left.
Uesugi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Scrotum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scrotum slips a straight right by Uesugi.
Uesugi scores with a nice head shot.
Uesugi missing with a left hand there. Scrotum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Uesugi connects with a body shot that sends Scrotum's belly button to the back.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scrotum moves away.
Scrotum was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Uesugi lunges at Scrotum with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Scrotum's hand.
Uesugi scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Scrotum ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Scrotum misses the target.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scrotum.
A swing and a miss from Uesugi.
A slow jab from Uesugi misses its intended target.
Uesugi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scrotum.
Scrotum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scrotum avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Scrotum throws a big counter combination but Uesugi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Scrotum walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Uesugi swings for the body but Scrotum moves out of range.
Scrotum throws out a powerful jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scrotum avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Scrotum appears to be looking for a big counter.
Uesugi punishes Scrotum's body with a nice straight punch.
Scrotum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Uesugi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uesugi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scrotum moves in looking to clinch but Uesugi pushes him off.
Uesugi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Scrotum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scrotum throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Uesugi counters with a right hand to the body.
Uesugi cracks a nice hook into Scrotum's ribs.
Scrotum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hairy Scrotum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kagekatsu Uesugi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Uesugi scores with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Uesugi.
Scrotum went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Scrotum looks to throw the jab but Uesugi is out of range.
Uesugi misses with a straight left.
Scrotum is looking to counter the offense by Uesugi and move into the clinch.
Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scrotum.
Some wild striking there from Scrotum.
Uesugi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scrotum takes one to the chin there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kagekatsu Uesugi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Uesugi 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kagekatsu Uesugi!
Kagekatsu Uesugi made sure to mention his sponsor, Vikai Gear in his post fight interview.