PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Justus Sheehan Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sheehan Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Go Get it. Dux is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bloodsport - Fight to Survive. The key to victory for Justus Sheehan Jr has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Sheehan Jr
vs
Dux

168 cm
25
145 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

173 cm
28
145 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

TWGC Champion
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Merciless Gladiators
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Fury Nutrition Inc.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justus Sheehan Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Dux!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheehan Jr connects with a single shot there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dux has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dux connects with a body shot.
Dux on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sheehan Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sheehan Jr slips under a jab from Dux.
Dux looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sheehan Jr walks into a left hand.

It looks like Justus Sheehan Jr has been cut.
Sheehan Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sheehan Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dux circles away quickly and effectively.
We've been told by Sheehan Jr's head coaches at >TAPOUT ELITE< that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That kick from Dux tenderised Sheehan Jr's leg. Sheehan Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sheehan Jr thuds his shin into the meat of Dux's side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sheehan Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sheehan Jr.
Sheehan Jr stuffs the takedown.
Dux fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sheehan Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dux misses with a takedown attempt - Sheehan Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr thuds his right hand into Dux's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sheehan Jr.
Dux takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A low kick from Dux misses
and Sheehan Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Dux gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dux wants to free his trapped foot but Sheehan Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sheehan Jr wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dux is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sheehan Jr is just riding it out for now. Dux eventually gives up the hold.

Dux is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dux wants to free his trapped foot but Sheehan Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Dux seems to be working for a kimura but Sheehan Jr defends the submission attempt.
Sheehan Jr is trying to stand up here but Dux is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dux is looking to take a break and control but Sheehan Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dux thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sheehan Jr's head.

Dux is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sheehan Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Dux looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sheehan Jr is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux moves into full mount! Sheehan Jr won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sheehan Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dux is trying to take his opponent's back.
Sheehan Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dux lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sheehan Jr hang on?
Sheehan Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sheehan Jr is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Dux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justus Sheehan Jr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dux lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sheehan Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dux is looking to chop away at Sheehan Jr's legs.
Sheehan Jr lands a jab.
Sheehan Jr slips under a jab.
Sheehan Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
Sheehan Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Dux misses with a takedown attempt - Sheehan Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sheehan Jr scores with a hook.
Dux lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sheehan Jr looks to land a left hand but Dux moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux shoots for a double leg takedown but Sheehan Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Dux's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sheehan Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dux.
Some wild striking there from Sheehan Jr.
Dux looks for a takedown but Sheehan Jr sprawls well.
Justus Sheehan Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Sheehan Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dux checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sheehan Jr misses with a body shot.
Dux stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sheehan Jr.
Dux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good work by Sheehan Jr as he checks the leg kick.

Dux darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sheehan Jr is trying to stand back up but Dux is controlling him

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dux is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sheehan Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dux is looking to take a break and control but Sheehan Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Dux is working for a kimura but Sheehan Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dux is keen to just control but Sheehan Jr is a slippery customer.
Frank Dux has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sheehan Jr kicks Dux off and gets back to his feet.
Dux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sheehan Jr.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dux fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sheehan Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dux scores with a nice body kick.
Dux lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sheehan Jr thows a body kick. Dux tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sheehan Jr throws a nice looking combination but Dux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sheehan Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dux checks the leg kick.
Sheehan Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sheehan Jr defends it nicely.
Sheehan Jr throws a leg kick but Dux sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Justus Sheehan Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sheehan Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dux throws a leg kick
and Sheehan Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
Dux misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dux rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sheehan Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sheehan Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dux dives in for a single leg takedown but Sheehan Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dux looking for a takedown.

Dux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Frank Dux will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Justus Sheehan Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A slapping leg kick lands for Dux.
Dux fails with a takedown attempt.
Dux tries to land a front kick but Sheehan Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dux chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sheehan Jr can pounce on him.
Sheehan Jr cracks Dux with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sheehan Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dux checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dux looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sheehan Jr is fending him off so far but Dux persists. Nope, Sheehan Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Dux shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sheehan Jr defends it nicely.
Justus Sheehan Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Good leg kick by Dux there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sheehan Jr. That's going to slow Dux down.
Sheehan Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dux closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sheehan Jr circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sheehan Jr.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dux.
Dux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sheehan Jr cracks Dux with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good leg kick by Sheehan Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sheehan Jr lands a head shot.
Dux looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dux throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sheehan Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sheehan Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dux doesn't seem bothered though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux misses with a head kick.
Sheehan Jr scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sheehan Jr.
An inside leg kick lands from Sheehan Jr.
Sheehan Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sheehan Jr throws a leg kick but Dux checks it.
Sheehan Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dux.
Dux fails with the takedown.
Dux takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sheehan Jr throws a nice looking combination but Dux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sheehan Jr tries to score with a low kick but Dux moves his leg out of the way.
Sheehan Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sheehan Jr tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dux throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sheehan Jr's waist but Sheehan Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dux off to one side.
Dux chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sheehan Jr, right into the meat.
Sheehan Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Dux misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dux misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux throws a leg kick
and Sheehan Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sheehan Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dux is out of range.
Dux moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Dux.
Sheehan Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dux drops his hands momentarily and Sheehan Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sheehan Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dux circles away quickly and effectively.
Sheehan Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dux.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sheehan Jr.
Dux takes one to the side of the head.
Justus Sheehan Jr is winning the standup battle so far.

Dux closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dux lands in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justus Sheehan Jr clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Justus Sheehan Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Sheehan Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sheehan Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dux was well out of range. Poor timing from Sheehan Jr.
Sheehan Jr defending well as Dux loads up on a big left hand.
Sheehan Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
A left and a right from Sheehan Jr both land. Nice combination.
Dux shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sheehan Jr sprawls well. Sheehan Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dux gets slowly back to his feet.
Dux fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sheehan Jr checks it well.
Dux wants to land a leg kick but Sheehan Jr is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux moves out of range of the leg kick from Sheehan Jr.
Sheehan Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sheehan Jr thows a leg kick but Dux checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sheehan Jr connects with the punch.
Sheehan Jr throws a low kick but Dux moves out of range easily.
Sheehan Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dux moves away.
Dux closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sheehan Jr circles away.
Dux shoots for a takedown but Sheehan Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Justus Sheehan Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Dux is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Dux throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sheehan Jr.
Sheehan Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dux misses with a leg kick.
Justus Sheehan Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dux looks for a takedown but Sheehan Jr sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sheehan Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sheehan Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sheehan Jr scores with the left hand. Dux knows he should have avoided that one.
Dux shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sheehan Jr sprawls well. Sheehan Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dux gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sheehan Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dux's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sheehan Jr thumps Dux with a low kick.
Dux fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Dux 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sheehan Jr throws a head kick that misses
and Dux counters with a thumping low kick.
Sheehan Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Sheehan Jr needs to keep his hands up - Dux had a free shot at his head there.
Dux cracks the inside of Sheehan Jr's front leg.
A punch combination from Sheehan Jr misses.
Dux tries to move into range but Sheehan Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sheehan Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sheehan Jr checks the leg kick.
Sheehan Jr blocks a leg kick.
Dux darts in looking for a takedown but Sheehan Jr gets double underhooks and turns Dux into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sheehan Jr is trying to break the clinch but Dux has him pressed against the cage.

Sheehan Jr manages to break the clinch.
Sheehan Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dux moves away.
Sheehan Jr throws a front kick aimed at Dux's knee but Dux avoids it well.
Dux throws a right hand that misses
and Sheehan Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Dux 's knee.
Dux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sheehan Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Dux.
Dux checks a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sheehan Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dux's calf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sheehan Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dux is out of range and Sheehan Jr settles back down.
Dux shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sheehan Jr as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justus Sheehan Jr had his way with Frank Dux in that round.
The cut man is working on Justus Sheehan Jr's cut.
That's time! Sheehan Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Sheehan Jr throws a leg kick but Dux moved away.
Sheehan Jr checks a leg kick.
Dux wants to land a leg kick but Sheehan Jr is out of range.
Sheehan Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sheehan Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Sheehan Jr blocks a head kick by Dux.
Sheehan Jr ducks under a wild hook from Dux.
Sheehan Jr motions for Dux to come forward. Sheehan Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sheehan Jr wants to slow Dux down by chopping away at his legs.
Dux shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sheehan Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Dux tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sheehan Jr swivels and escapes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dux feints and then cracks Sheehan Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sheehan Jr down.
Dux tries to land a leg kick but Sheehan Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Horrible takedown by Dux or perhaps it was just good defense by Sheehan Jr which made him look bad.
Justus Sheehan Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Dux is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Dux throws a leg kick but Sheehan Jr checks it.
Sheehan Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sheehan Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sheehan Jr.
Sheehan Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dux has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dux jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dux fails with the takedown
enabling Sheehan Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Sheehan Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
A big left from Sheehan Jr misses.
Sheehan Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sheehan Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Dux fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dux scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sheehan Jr cracks the inside of Dux's front leg.
Dux throws a low kick but Sheehan Jr avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Dux checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dux shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sheehan Jr napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sheehan Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dux wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sheehan Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dux's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dux takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dux trying to control from half guard but Sheehan Jr is working away.
Sheehan Jr is trying to stand up here but Dux is controlling him well.
Dux is trying to control the action in half guard but Sheehan Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dux stops Sheehan Jr from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dux trying to control the action but Sheehan Jr is working from the bottom.
Dux tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sheehan Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sheehan Jr is trying to stand.

Sheehan Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Dux.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dux is pressing down on Sheehan Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sheehan Jr is holding on for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sheehan Jr pushes Dux off looking to stand but Dux dives back in and keeps control.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Justus Sheehan Jr.
I think Sheehan Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 48:47
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justus Sheehan Jr!
Justus Sheehan Jr retains his bantamweight title!
Justus Sheehan Jr spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.