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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shayne Cairncross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shayne Cairncross will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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178 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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175 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Good kicks
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shayne Cairncross!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ben Hemmingworth and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Cairncross.
Cairncross blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Cairncross lands a left hand.
Cairncross taking a breather.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Cairncross forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cairncross up against the cage.
Johnson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Johnson gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cairncross lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cairncross misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Cairncross manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cairncross controlling the action here for a moment.
Cairncross is looking to control Johnson's arms but Johnson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cairncross has his back to the cage.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cairncross's elbow.
Johnson decides to pull guard.
Cairncross told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Cairncross with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cairncross is one step ahead there.
Johnson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cairncross is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cairncross decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Johnson, up you get!
Shayne Cairncross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cairncross has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Cairncross pulls Johnson into guard.
Cairncross has a closed guard, preventing Johnson from standing up.
Cairncross working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cairncross is trying to keep Johnson in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Cairncross is keeping the position.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cairncross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson tries to stand but Cairncross is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cairncross's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cairncross escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cairncross looking to control.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
Johnson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cairncross looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cairncross looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cairncross!
Cairncross wants to take a breather but Johnson manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Cairncross.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cairncross stands up from Johnson's guard - Cairncross perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shayne Cairncross dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cairncross looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Cairncross manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cairncross tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cairncross avoids it really well and circles away.
Cairncross tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cairncross moves into the clinch successfully.
Cairncross is trying to break free.
Cairncross has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Johnson.
Cairncross is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Cairncross is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Cairncross manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cairncross lands a right hand.
Cairncross stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Cairncross blocks an elbow strike.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Cairncross.
Johnson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cairncross utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Cairncross forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cairncross can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson just leaning against Cairncross, taking a breather.
Cairncross dodges an elbow strike from Johnson.
Cairncross is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cairncross working hard to break the clinch.
Cairncross blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Nice elbow from Cairncross.
Cairncross works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Cairncross is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cairncross misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cairncross tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Cairncross holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
Cairncross can't get the takedown.
Cairncross tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
Shayne Cairncross seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Cairncross forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cairncross has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Johnson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Cairncross.
Cairncross prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson jumps guard and drags Cairncross to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cairncross controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cairncross wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Cairncross is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cairncross won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Cairncross trying to stand up but can't free himself from Johnson's guard.
Cairncross trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cairncross decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cairncross displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Cairncross misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson jumps guard but Cairncross stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Johnson 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 Alexander Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cairncross blocks an elbow strike from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cairncross is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cairncross pulls guard successfully.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but instead Cairncross has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Johnson wants to stand but Cairncross is controlling the position.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Cairncross from controlling successfully.
Johnson is adopting a defensive guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Cairncross from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cairncross trying to stand up but can't free himself from Johnson's guard.
Cairncross trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Cairncross is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
Cairncross wants to get up but he can't break Johnson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Cairncross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cairncross shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Cairncross is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cairncross catches Johnson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cairncross, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cairncross is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cairncross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Cairncross tries to get set, Johnson tries to push him back and clinch up but Cairncross manages to avoid the attempt.
Cairncross is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cairncross moves into the clinch.
Alexander Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cairncross lands a shoulder strike.
Shayne Cairncross is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cairncross breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shayne Cairncross comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cairncross 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shayne Cairncross!
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energy
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hype
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