PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shayne Cairncross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herteruiop Jertuaser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cairncross
vs
Jertuaser

190 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

160 cm
20
175 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shayne Cairncross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Herteruiop Jertuaser!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Topper Green and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Jertuaser does no damage.
Jertuaser tries to clinch but Cairncross moves out of range.
Cairncross changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cairncross misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jertuaser throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cairncross counters with a three punch combo that has Jertuaser backing up. Jertuaser nods at Cairncross to acknowledge the strikes.
Jertuaser with a poor takedown

and Cairncross counters with a single leg into guard. Jertuaser didn't expect that.
Jertuaser can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cairncross controls the pace.
Cairncross knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jertuaser on the ground.

Jertuaser looking for a guillotine here but Cairncross defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cairncross looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cairncross gets to his feet. Jertuaser looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cairncross misses with a few strikes there.
Cairncross throws a sloppy head kick and Jertuaser moves out of range easily.
Cairncross dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Jertuaser has eaten all the pies!
Cairncross lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
No luck for Jertuaser with that takedown attempt.
Cairncross tries a head kick but it misses.
Jertuaser tries to bum rush Cairncross with a series of wild strikes but Cairncross uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cairncross stalks Jertuaser and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jertuaser's face. Jertuaser staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Herteruiop Jertuaser has been cut.
Cairncross lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jertuaser at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cairncross throws out a powerful jab.
Cairncross looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jertuaser tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cairncross swivels and escapes.
Shayne Cairncross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herteruiop Jertuaser.
Jertuaser misses with a takedown
and Cairncross counters with a straight right hand.

Cairncross drives through and clinches with Jertuaser against the cage.

Cairncross manages to break the clinch.
Jertuaser takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cairncross scores with a one two! Jertuaser had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cairncross lands a leg kick that knocks Jertuaser off balance momentarily.
Cairncross bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

Jertuaser clinches up against the cage.
Cairncross is pressed up against the cage. Jertuaser has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cairncross down to the mat. Cairncross avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jertuaser throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Herteruiop Jertuaser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jertuaser misses with a two punch combination.

Cairncross looking to score a takedown here. Jertuaser is defending well but Cairncross drives through and ends up in Jertuaser's guard.

Jertuaser is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Cairncross presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Jertuaser tries to work over Cairncross's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jertuaser missing with knees to the body.
Jertuaser is working for takedown but Cairncross is calmly controlling the position for now.

Cairncross breaks from the clinch.
Jertuaser has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jertuaser closes the distance and clinches up with Cairncross, looking for a takedown. Jertuaser pushes Cairncross against the cage but Cairncross circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jertuaser takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Cairncross.
Jertuaser throws a low kick but Cairncross avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jertuaser throws a series of punches but Cairncross moves out of range.

Cairncross gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jertuaser is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cairncross to keep the fight standing.

Cairncross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jertuaser shoots in for a takedown but Cairncross shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jertuaser shoots in and drives through. Cairncross sprawls well.
Jertuaser has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jertuaser misses with a lunging right hand

and Cairncross counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Cairncross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jertuaser moves in looking to clinch but Cairncross pushes him off.
Cairncross tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jertuaser manages to circle out of the way.
Cairncross throws a head kick that Jertuaser semi-blocks.
Jertuaser fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cairncross checks it well.
Cairncross feinted with a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shayne Cairncross dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Herteruiop Jertuaser's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jertuaser blocks a low kick nicely.

Cairncross clinches with his opponent.

Jertuaser escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cairncross throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cairncross goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Cairncross shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jertuaser napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cairncross misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jertuaser is trying to escape the position but Cairncross is controlling the position.
Cairncross working the ground and pound but Jertuaser is defending the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jertuaser is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cairncross off and has taken his back!
Cairncross wants to control his opponent's hands but Jertuaser gets his hands free.
Jertuaser is controlling the position but Cairncross somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cairncross is trying to get back to full guard.
Jertuaser wants to pass to mount but Cairncross is defending the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jertuaser slips a jab and a cross from Cairncross.
Cairncross stalks Jertuaser and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jertuaser's face. Jertuaser staggers backwards, shaken.
Jertuaser misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Jertuaser looks to move away, Cairncross throws a big counter combo bu Jertuaser just gets out of the way.
Cairncross scores with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jertuaser checks a leg kick.

Cairncross gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jertuaser avoids a wild elbow strike from Cairncross.
Jertuaser is trying to pull guard but Cairncross has him pressed against the cage.
Jertuaser tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cairncross smiles and moves away.
Shayne Cairncross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herteruiop Jertuaser.
Jertuaser fails to land the takedown.
Jertuaser throws a sloppy head kick and Cairncross moves out of range easily.
Cairncross looks to land a combination. Jertuaser sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jertuaser.
Jertuaser looks to clinch
enabling Cairncross to counter with a crisp jab.
Cairncross is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cairncross.

Cairncross has Jertuaser up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jertuaser is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cairncross is defending well for now.

Cairncross lands a takedown into guard.
Jertuaser is looking to stand back up but Cairncross counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jertuaser.
Cairncross winds up and cracks Jertuaser with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Cairncross decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Jertuaser looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jertuaser blocks a head kick by Cairncross.
Jertuaser dives in for a single leg takedown but Cairncross sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Cairncross rushes Jertuaser and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Jertuaser's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cairncross closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jertuaser's guard.
Jertuaser keeping moving, preventing Cairncross from controlling successfully.
Jertuaser looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cairncross is one step ahead there.
Jertuaser lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Shayne Cairncross overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Cairncross is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Cairncross has picked Jertuaser up - he's going for a ride! Cairncross dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shayne Cairncross dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Herteruiop Jertuaser's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Nice body punch from Cairncross.
Cairncross is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jertuaser can do to turn this around?
Cairncross moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Cairncross has Jertuaser up against the cage in a clinch.

Jertuaser drags the fight down to the ground.

Cairncross stands up and waves to Jertuaser to follow him.
Jertuaser avoids the head kick by Cairncross.
Cairncross misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Jertuaser moves into the clinch.

Cairncross turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Jertuaser sneaks out the side door and pushes Cairncross away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Cairncross looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jertuaser!

Jertuaser throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jertuaser is looking to slow Cairncross down with leg kicks.
Jertuaser misses with a head kick.
Jertuaser is looking to land body kicks.

Jertuaser gets caught napping as Cairncross dives in and scores a takedown. Jertuaser manages to retain guard.

Jertuaser looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Cairncross got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jertuaser has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cairncross has managed to get both his arms back between Jertuaser's legs - danger averted.
Jertuaser takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Cairncross stands up and waves to Jertuaser to follow him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jertuaser shoots in for a double leg but Cairncross sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cairncross avoids the body shot from Jertuaser.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cairncross. That's going to slow Jertuaser down.
Cairncross closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jertuaser will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cairncross half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cairncross changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cairncross lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cairncross lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That has opened up Herteruiop Jertuaser's cut even more.
Jertuaser takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Cairncross closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jertuaser has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cairncross avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shayne Cairncross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herteruiop Jertuaser.
Jertuaser wants to get back to striking at distance but Cairncross won't allow it.
Jertuaser working hard to break the clinch.
Jertuaser is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cairncross to keep the fight standing.
Cairncross's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cairncross tries to land knees in the clinch but Jertuaser avoids the damage to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Cairncross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jertuaser looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jertuaser will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cairncross looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cairncross misses with the combination.
Cairncross lands a jab to Jertuaser's midsection.
Jertuaser misses with a body kick.
Herteruiop Jertuaser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cairncross lands a nice hook to Jertuaser's body. Jertuaser takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shayne Cairncross is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jertuaser looks to throw the jab but Cairncross is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shayne Cairncross showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cairncross 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:26
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shayne Cairncross!