PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Whitey O Whitersson (ranked 5312 p4p, 459 weight class) and Conor Tiernan (ranked 2020 p4p, 205 weight class). Tiernan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tartanic - Unavoidable - 09 BAllZ/Ringworm. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

O Whitersson
vs
Tiernan

175 cm
26
168 lbs
9 - 12 - 0

175 cm
27
165 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
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Olympic wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Whitey O Whitersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Conor Tiernan!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiernan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tiernan throws a head kick but O Whitersson moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Tiernan blocks the low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Tiernan misses.
O Whitersson just misses with a punch to the body.
Tiernan throws a good cross that connects.

Tiernan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for O Whitersson!
O Whitersson pushes Tiernan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tiernan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Whitersson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tiernan.
O Whitersson tries to escape but Tiernan is in control.
Tiernan wants to control but O Whitersson is keeping him busy.
Tiernan prevents O Whitersson from escaping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiernan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tiernan looks up at the clock and then as O Whitersson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tiernan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
O Whitersson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tiernan asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Tiernan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
O Whitersson is looking to get back to his feet here but Tiernan is keeping cool and he's managed to take O Whitersson's back.
Tiernan has the hooks in. O Whitersson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Tiernan controls the action.

O Whitersson showing good submission defense here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tiernan looking for the choke but no joy.
O Whitersson trying to get back to his feet but Tiernan is in full control for now.
Tiernan connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for O Whitersson to escape the position.
O Whitersson is trying to get back to his feet but Tiernan has full control of the position and if anything, O Whitersson has just worked his way into a worse spot.

O Whitersson is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by O Whitersson.
Tiernan is looking to slow O Whitersson down with leg kicks.
O Whitersson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tiernan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Tiernan.
O Whitersson misses with a body punch
and Tiernan counters with a right hand to the body.
Tiernan throws a solid leg kick but O Whitersson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tiernan.
O Whitersson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
O Whitersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiernan manages to avoid it.
O Whitersson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
O Whitersson scores with a body shot.
A combination from O Whitersson does no damage.
Tiernan scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiernan scores with a decent looking hook.
O Whitersson thuds a left hand into Tiernan's body.
O Whitersson misses with a body punch
enabling Tiernan to counter with a crisp jab.
O Whitersson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tiernan feints and then cracks O Whitersson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow O Whitersson down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Whitersson tries to close the distance and clinch but Tiernan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
O Whitersson tries a head kick but it misses.
Tiernan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tiernan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Whitersson backing away here, and Tiernan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tiernan throws a hook but O Whitersson blocks it.
Whitey O Whitersson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Whitersson dips to his left and cracks Tiernan with an uppercut!
O Whitersson throws a body shot but no joy.
O Whitersson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiernan was well out of range. Poor timing from O Whitersson.
Tiernan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
O Whitersson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tiernan scores with a crisp jab that stopped O Whitersson in his tracks.
Tiernan misses with a shot to the body

and O Whitersson counters by moving into the clinch.
Tiernan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
O Whitersson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
O Whitersson has a couple of punches blocked by Tiernan.
O Whitersson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tiernan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tiernan misses with a punch on the inside.
Tiernan misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor Tiernan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tiernan throws a low kick but O Whitersson avoids it.
Tiernan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Whitersson was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiernan.
Tiernan shoots in for a takedown but O Whitersson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
O Whitersson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
O Whitersson slips a straight right by Tiernan.
O Whitersson looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiernan is just out of range.
O Whitersson walks into a left hand.
Tiernan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by O Whitersson.

O Whitersson moves into the clinch.
Tiernan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O Whitersson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tiernan misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiernan tries to throw a body punch but O Whitersson avoids it by throwing Tiernan back against the cage.
Tiernan throws a punch but it's blocked by O Whitersson.
O Whitersson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
O Whitersson misses with a punch on the inside.
O Whitersson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tiernan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiernan throws a head punch that misses.
Tiernan throws a punch but it's blocked by O Whitersson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiernan scores with a shot to the side of O Whitersson's head.
Tiernan lands with a left to the head.
O Whitersson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O Whitersson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O Whitersson misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Whitersson blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Whitersson.
Tiernan pushes O Whitersson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
O Whitersson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tiernan lands with a light punch inside.
O Whitersson lands a left hand.
Tiernan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt O Whitersson or not.
O Whitersson misses with a punch on the inside.
O Whitersson lands a hook that snaps the head of Tiernan backwards.
Tiernan blocks an uppercut.
Tiernan scores with a nice hook to the head.

It looks like Whitey O Whitersson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiernan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Tiernan fails to land.
Tiernan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt O Whitersson or not.
A shot in the inside from Tiernan.
Tiernan has O Whitersson pushed against the cage.
Tiernan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Whitersson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tiernan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
O Whitersson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tiernan blocks an uppercut.
Tiernan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tiernan lands with a left to the head.

O Whitersson is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Tiernan fails to land.
Tiernan lands a hook that snaps the head of O Whitersson backwards.
Oh O Whitersson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Tiernan.
Conor Tiernan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tiernan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tiernan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tiernan working aggressively here.
Tiernan lands a right hand that snaps the head of O Whitersson backwards.
Tiernan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O Whitersson lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tiernan.
Tiernan lands a right hand that snaps the head of O Whitersson backwards.
O Whitersson misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Whitersson misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Whitersson blocks an uppercut.
O Whitersson seems to have got his legs back now.
Tiernan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tiernan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of O Whiterssons head.
O Whitersson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiernan's elbow.
Tiernan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. O Whitersson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Whitersson.
O Whitersson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tiernan lands with a short shot to the head.
Tiernan throws a head punch that misses.
O Whitersson blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Tiernan.
O Whitersson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tiernan pushes O Whitersson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tiernan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of O Whitersson backwards.
O Whitersson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Whitersson.
O Whitersson blocks a body shot from Tiernan.
Tiernan swings wildly with an uppercut but O Whitersson uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from O Whitersson.
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!
O Whitersson misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Whitersson.
O Whitersson swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiernan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tiernan lands a left hand.
Tiernan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tiernan misses with a punch on the inside.
O Whitersson misses with some punches.
O Whitersson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O Whitersson lands a body punch.
O Whitersson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
O Whitersson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
O Whitersson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O Whitersson throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiernan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Whitersson has a couple of punches blocked by Tiernan.
Tiernan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tiernan working aggressively here.
Tiernan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
O Whitersson misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor Tiernan 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!

Tiernan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt O Whitersson.
Whitey O Whitersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiernan slips under a jab from O Whitersson.
Tiernan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
O Whitersson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tiernan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tiernan lands with a good body shot.
O Whitersson takes a swing at Tiernan's ribcage but misses.
Tiernan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tiernan misses with a hook.
O Whitersson throws a body shot but no joy.
Tiernan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tiernan throws a wild body kick that O Whitersson sees coming a mile off.
O Whitersson throws a body punch but Tiernan moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Whitersson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiernan moves away.
Tiernan loads up on a big right hand but O Whitersson slips the punch.
Tiernan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
O Whitersson throws a body punch but Tiernan moves out of range.
Tiernan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by O Whitersson.
O Whitersson blocks a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Whitersson throws a right hand that misses
and Tiernan counters with an inside leg kick.
O Whitersson misses the body punch
and Tiernan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps O Whitersson thinking.
Tiernan moves out of range of the strikes.
O Whitersson moves in looking to clinch but Tiernan pushes him off.
Tiernan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tiernan or perhaps it was just good defense by O Whitersson, which made it look bad.
Tiernan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tiernan swats away the attempt to clinch by O Whitersson.
O Whitersson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
O Whitersson misses with an uppercut
and Tiernan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Whitersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiernan manages to avoid it.
O Whitersson jabs at Tiernan's body.
O Whitersson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiernan was well out of range. Poor timing from O Whitersson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiernan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but O Whitersson swivels and escapes.
A punch combination from O Whitersson misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tiernan! But no joy.
O Whitersson walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Whitersson takes a swing at Tiernan's ribcage but misses.
O Whitersson lands a really nice looking cross but Tiernan seems unphased.
Tiernan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
O Whitersson is looking to wear down Tiernan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tiernan slips under a jab from O Whitersson.
Tiernan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Whitersson.
Conor Tiernan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That kick from Tiernan tenderised O Whitersson's leg. O Whitersson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tiernan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tiernan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. O Whitersson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tiernan throws a body shot but no joy.
Tiernan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
O Whitersson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tiernan throws an overhand right that lands on O Whitersson's shoulder, as O Whitersson tries to avoid the shot.
Whitey O Whitersson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Whitersson misses with a body shot
and Tiernan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot by Tiernan.
Tiernan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tiernan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tiernan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O Whitersson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tiernan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Tiernan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tiernan throws a sloppy head kick and O Whitersson moves out of range easily.
Tiernan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O Whitersson tries to move into range but Tiernan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A head kick misses from Tiernan.
Conor Tiernan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tiernan's jab looks to have found its range, popping O Whitersson under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiernan looks to score with a jab to the body but O Whitersson is just out of range.
O Whitersson lands a jab to the head.
O Whitersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiernan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
O Whitersson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiernan moves away.
Jab from Tiernan.
O Whitersson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tiernan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O Whitersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
O Whitersson misses with a body shot.
O Whitersson misses with an uppercut. Tiernan saw that one coming.
Tiernan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Whitersson.
O Whitersson misses the body punch
and Tiernan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
O Whitersson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tiernan throws out the jab.
Tiernan avoids the body shot from O Whitersson.
O Whitersson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiernan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
O Whitersson is looking to counter the offense by Tiernan and move into the clinch.
Whitey O Whitersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Tiernan.
Tiernan misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from O Whitersson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conor Tiernan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tiernan 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor Tiernan!
An out of breath Conor Tiernan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.