PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Whitey O Whitersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shayne Cairncross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shayne Cairncross has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Whitey O Whitersson's chin.

O Whitersson
vs
Cairncross

175 cm
18
168 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
175 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Whitey O Whitersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shayne Cairncross!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Francis DeMontford and Darius Henderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cairncross clinches with his opponent.
O Whitersson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cairncross is trying to pull guard but O Whitersson has him pressed against the cage.

Cairncross manages to break the clinch.
Cairncross's jab looks to have found its range, popping O Whitersson under the eye.

It looks like Whitey O Whitersson has been cut.
O Whitersson misses with a lunging right hand
and Cairncross counters with a slapping leg kick.
O Whitersson misses with a wild combination.
O Whitersson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cairncross tries to close the distance and clinch up but O Whitersson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Cairncross lands a big head kick that sends O Whitersson tumbling to the mat! Cairncross takes a step backwards and waves O Whitersson back to his feet - he wants the finish!

O Whitersson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cairncross keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oh O Whitersson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
O Whitersson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
O Whitersson seems to have got his legs back now.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by O Whitersson!
O Whitersson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Cairncross moves into the clinch.
O Whitersson struggles to land a body shot inside as Cairncross controls his hands.

Cairncross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Whitersson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
O Whitersson throws a right hand that misses
and Cairncross counters with a nice uppercut.
Cairncross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cairncross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice shot lands for O Whitersson.
Cairncross's coach down at The Iron Works $800 Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cairncross's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
O Whitersson throws a nice looking combination but Cairncross bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cairncross changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
O Whitersson swinging wildly here.
O Whitersson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from O Whitersson does no damage.

Cairncross has closed the distance and engaged O Whitersson in a clinch.
A short right from Cairncross on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cairncross dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Cairncross breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cairncross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
O Whitersson misses with a combination
and Cairncross counters with a one-two to the body.
O Whitersson with a jab.
Cairncross misses with a series of wild punches.
Cairncross bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
O Whitersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cairncross slips under a jab from O Whitersson.
Cairncross now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

Cairncross closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from O Whitersson.
O Whitersson works on Cairncross's body with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cairncross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A right-left combo lands from Cairncross.
O Whitersson throws a nice looking combination but Cairncross bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cairncross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Whitersson moves away.
Cairncross ducks under a wild hook from O Whitersson.
Cairncross wants to counter the offense by O Whitersson and move into the clinch position.

Cairncross moves into range and clinches up with O Whitersson.
Cairncross fails to pull the fight into his guard.
O Whitersson wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice right hand lands inside from O Whitersson.
Cairncross has O Whitersson pressed against the cage.
O Whitersson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cairncross's elbow.
Cairncross lands with a light punch inside.

O Whitersson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cairncross fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with O Whitersson, pushing him back against the cage.
O Whitersson is trying to break free.
Cairncross 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!
O Whitersson misses with a punch on the inside.
Cairncross gets through O Whitersson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cairncross slows down the pace here.
O Whitersson has a couple of punches blocked by Cairncross.
O Whitersson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
O Whitersson lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Whitersson struggles to land a body shot inside as Cairncross controls his hands.

Cairncross breaks from the clinch.
Cairncross takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shayne Cairncross will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Whitey O Whitersson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Cairncross looks to land a combination. O Whitersson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
O Whitersson lands a jab.
O Whitersson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
O Whitersson misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Cairncross. Those never looked like landing.
O Whitersson misses with a combination

and Cairncross counters by moving into the clinch.
Cairncross is trying to pull guard but O Whitersson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
O Whitersson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cairncross is struggling to control the position.
O Whitersson is looking to control Cairncross's arms but Cairncross gets an underhook and turns him. Now O Whitersson has his back to the cage.
A short right from Cairncross on the inside.
Cairncross blocks a body shot from O Whitersson.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cairncross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cairncross throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cairncross pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cairncross slips under a jab from O Whitersson.
Whitey O Whitersson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cairncross takes one on the button.

Cairncross closes the distance and pushes O Whitersson back into the cage.
O Whitersson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cairncross backwards.
Cairncross misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cairncross with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shayne Cairncross seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Whitersson.

Cairncross manages to break the clinch.
Cairncross throws a head kick that O Whitersson semi-blocks.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cairncross taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cairncross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Whitersson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cairncross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cairncross walks into a straight right hand from O Whitersson.
O Whitersson throws a nice looking combination but Cairncross bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shayne Cairncross seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O Whitersson takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Cairncross moves into the clinch.
O Whitersson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Cairncross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
O Whitersson jabs Cairncross to the body, keeping him at a distance.
O Whitersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cairncross manages to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Whitey O Whitersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Whitersson throws a right hand that misses
and Cairncross counters with an inside leg kick.
O Whitersson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cairncross circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cairncross showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from O Whitersson.
Cairncross throws a nice looking combination but O Whitersson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cairncross lands a body shot.

Cairncross has closed the distance and engaged O Whitersson in a clinch.
Cairncross lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down O Whitersson.
O Whitersson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cairncross working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from O Whitersson.
O Whitersson gets through Cairncross's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
O Whitersson tries to work over Cairncross's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cairncross just leaning against O Whitersson, taking a breather.

Cairncross breaks the clinch.
Cairncross defending well as O Whitersson loads up on a big left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cairncross tries to clinch but O Whitersson moves out of range.
O Whitersson appears to be looking for a big counter.
That kick from Cairncross tenderised O Whitersson's leg. O Whitersson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cairncross jabs O Whitersson right on the nose. O Whitersson blinks but takes it well.
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!
Cairncross tries to clinch but O Whitersson moves out of range.
O Whitersson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cairncross was well out of range. Poor timing from O Whitersson.
O Whitersson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cairncross falls off balance throwing a combination
and O Whitersson counters with a stiff right hand.
Cairncross dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cairncross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice defenses there by Cairncross.
O Whitersson looks to land a combination but Cairncross avoids it well.
Cairncross feints the counter takedown.
O Whitersson looks to land a combination but Cairncross avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shayne Cairncross showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Whitey O Whitersson'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!

Cairncross on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Cairncross forces O Whitersson back against the cage and clinches.
O Whitersson trying to stall but Cairncross improves his position.
O Whitersson tries to circle away but Cairncross has him pinned against the cage.
Cairncross keeps control of O Whitersson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
O Whitersson misses with a hook to the ribs.
O Whitersson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
O Whitersson takes a shot to the head.
Cairncross with a knee to the head.

Cairncross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Cairncross, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cairncross swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
O Whitersson is looking to counter punch.

Cairncross instigates a clinch.
Cairncross blocking some punches.
Cairncross tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Whitersson's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cairncross lands a nice shot to the body.
Cairncross jumps guard but O Whitersson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cairncross lands with a short shot to the head.
O Whitersson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Cairncross breaks the clinch.
Cairncross is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down O Whitersson rather than just go for the knockout.
Cairncross lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cairncross ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Cairncross instigates a clinch.
O Whitersson tries to throw a body punch but Cairncross avoids it by throwing O Whitersson back against the cage.

Cairncross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Cairncross has managed to clinch.
A short right from O Whitersson on the inside.
O Whitersson stalling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Whitersson swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Whitersson tries to circle away but Cairncross has him pinned against the cage.

Cairncross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Cairncross forces O Whitersson back against the cage and clinches.

Cairncross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cairncross misses with a double jab
and O Whitersson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cairncross thinking.
A telegraphed right hand from O Whitersson misses the target.
O Whitersson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cairncross was well out of range. Poor timing from O Whitersson.
Cairncross throws a combination but it was largely blocked by O Whitersson.

Cairncross moves into range and clinches up with O Whitersson.
Cairncross avoiding damage.

Cairncross breaks the clinch.
Cairncross drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Whitersson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cairncross counters with a nice body kick.

Cairncross gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from O Whitersson on the inside.
Cairncross stalling in the clinch.
O Whitersson misses with a body punch.
O Whitersson tries to throw a body punch but Cairncross avoids it by throwing O Whitersson back against the cage.
O Whitersson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Cairncross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from O Whitersson misses.
O Whitersson ducks right into an uppercut from Cairncross.
Cairncross has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
O Whitersson misses with a straight right.
O Whitersson scores with a jab. Cairncross acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cairncross is on the wrong end of a nice combination from O Whitersson.

Cairncross is rocked!
Cairncross is looking to clinch but O Whitersson is avoiding it.
Cairncross is still on wobbly legs! Can O Whitersson finish him?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cairncross throws a series of punches but O Whitersson moves out of range.
Cairncross throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cairncross loses concentration momentarily and O Whitersson pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Cairncross crashes face first to the mat, out cold! O Whitersson finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Whitey O Whitersson!