PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Ang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justus Sheehan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ang's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, ACDC- Long Way To The Top. Sheehan has chosen Under the Dome as his entrance music. Rodney Ang could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Justus Sheehan's chin.

Ang
vs
Sheehan

183 cm
35
197 lbs
34 - 12 - 1

187 cm
33
198 lbs
29 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Rodney Ang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justus Sheehan!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheehan shoots in but Ang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sheehan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sheehan throws a series of punches but Ang avoids them all with ease.
Ang tries to clinch up but Sheehan circles away and keeps his distance.
Ang tries to clinch up but Sheehan circles away and keeps his distance.
Sheehan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ang.
Sheehan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sheehan.
Sheehan tries to bum rush Ang with a series of wild strikes but Ang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sheehan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sheehan throws a hook but Ang blocks it.
Ang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheehan moves out of range of the strikes.
Sheehan blocks a jab.
Ang tries to close the distance and clinch but Sheehan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sheehan scores with the left hand. Ang knows he should have avoided that one.
Sheehan misses with a wild combination.
Ang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sheehan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed right hand from Sheehan misses the target.
Ang takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ang lands with an uppercut that bounces Sheehan off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot by Sheehan.
Nice takedown defense from Ang. No joy for Sheehan on that attempt.
Rodney Ang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justus Sheehan.
Ang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sheehan.
Ang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sheehan.
The fighters circling - Ang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ang ducks under a wild hook from Sheehan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ang wants to clinch.
Sheehan moves out of range of the leg kick from Ang.
A combination from Sheehan does no damage.
Ang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sheehan cracks Ang with a good jab.
Sheehan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ang has time to react.
Ang blocks a jab.
Ang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sheehan circles away quickly and effectively.
Sheehan misses with a straight left.
Ang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sheehan looks to score with a jab to the body but Ang is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Sheehan. Those never looked like landing.
Ang misses with a left hand
and Sheehan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sheehan fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sheehan connects with a right hand. Ang shakes it off.
Sheehan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justus Sheehan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Sheehan lands a two punch combo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ang.
Sheehan staying out of range there.
Justus Sheehan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sheehan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sheehan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice defenses there by Ang.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sheehan.
Ang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sheehan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

Sheehan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ang is refusing to be controlled, as Sheehan sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sheehan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sheehan.
Sheehan stalling.

Sheehan is working for a kimura but Ang is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan is stalling here. Ang is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sheehan seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ang has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The strikes coming from Ang are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
A lull in the action here as Ang stalls from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ang misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ang has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ang content just to control the position here.
Ang throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan tries to reverse the position but Ang maintains control.
Sheehan regains half guard.
Sheehan won't allow Ang to pass to mount.
Sheehan wants to control but Ang is keeping busy.
Ang tries to pass to full mount but Sheehan defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ang wants to control but Sheehan is keeping him busy.
Sheehan is looking for a sweep. Ang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Justus Sheehan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A slow jab from Ang misses its intended target.
A big left from Sheehan misses.
A punch lands to the side of Ang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
No joy there for Sheehan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sheehan blocks a jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sheehan.

Sheehan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Sheehan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sheehan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ang struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheehan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ang keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ang seems a little lost for a moment, as Sheehan dominates the positioning.
Sheehan wants to stand but Ang has his arm trapped.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ang trying to remain calm as Sheehan controls from the top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Justus Sheehan.
Ang throws a poor cross that misses
and Sheehan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ang staying out of range there.
Sheehan fails to land the takedown.
Sheehan loads up on a big right hand but Ang slips the punch.
Ang wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ang throws a lazy right hand but Sheehan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sheehan misses with a few strikes there.
Ang throws a hook but Sheehan avoids it easily.
Justus Sheehan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sheehan throws a body punch but Ang moves out of range.
Sheehan cracks Ang with a good jab.
Justus Sheehan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sheehan moves away from the strike by Ang.
Nice takedown defense from Ang. No joy for Sheehan on that attempt.
Ang ducks right into an uppercut from Sheehan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sheehan connects with the punch.
Sheehan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodney Ang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sheehan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ang.
Ang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sheehan.
Rodney Ang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justus Sheehan.
Sheehan misses with a straight right.
Sheehan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sheehan misses with a body punch
and Ang counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sheehan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice straight punches there by Sheehan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sheehan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justus Sheehan really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Sheehan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ang.
Sheehan jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sheehan throws a body punch but Ang moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Sheehan.
Ang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sheehan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ang. Ang obviously looking to wear him down.
Sloppy strikes from Ang. Those never looked like landing.

Sheehan drops Ang with a beautiful combination! Ang stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sheehan is looking for the KO!

Ang is rocked!
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!
Sheehan defending well as Ang loads up on a big left hand.
Oh Ang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sheehan in his tracks.
Sheehan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ang avoids it really well and circles away.
Ang seems to have got his legs back now.
Sheehan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ang sprawls well. Ang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sheehan gets slowly back to his feet.
Sheehan is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

Ang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sheehan is trying to drag Ang to the mat but Ang just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rodney Ang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justus Sheehan.
Sheehan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ang after a bit of a struggle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ang working aggressively here.
Ang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ang missing with knees to the body.
Ang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ang fails to land.
Ang swings wildly with an uppercut but Sheehan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sheehan blocking some punches.
Ang misses with an elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ang digs a right hand underneath Sheehan's ribcage. Sheehan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sheehan can't get the takedown.

Sheehan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sheehan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sheehan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sheehan misses with a hook

and Ang counters by clinching up.
Sheehan takes a shot to the head.
Sheehan blocks an elbow strike.
Ang misses with the head strike.
Ang tries a body shot but Sheehan blocks it.
Ang misses with some punches.

Ang manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Sheehan misses.
Ang cracks Sheehan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sheehan scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sheehan scores with a decent looking hook.
Sheehan works Ang's body with a nice hook.
Ang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sheehan.
Sheehan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sheehan misses with a few strikes there.
Sheehan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justus Sheehan dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Ang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice defenses there by Sheehan.
Ang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sheehan misses with a series of wild punches.
Sheehan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ang slaps away a takedown attempt from Sheehan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sheehan shoots in looking for a takedown. Ang tries to sprawl out of it but Sheehan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheehan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ang manages to avoid it.
Ang slaps away a takedown attempt from Sheehan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rodney Ang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justus Sheehan.
Sheehan slips a straight right by Ang.
Ang chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Ang has Sheehan up against the cage in a clinch.
Sheehan blocks the elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan wants to take the fight to the mat but Ang manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rodney Ang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sheehan managing to block the knees to the body from Ang.
Sheehan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Sheehan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sheehan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sheehan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sheehan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sheehan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ang fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ang motions for Sheehan to come forward. Ang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Ang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ang.
Sheehan misses with a hook.
A big left from Ang misses.
Ang shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sheehan.
Nice uppercut there from Sheehan.
Sheehan punishes Ang's body with a nice straight punch.
Sheehan misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ang wants to clinch.
Sheehan throws a looping overhand right but Ang ducks down to avoid it.
Sheehan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sheehan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horrible takedown by Sheehan or perhaps it was just good defense by Ang which made him look bad.
Sheehan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Justus Sheehan.
I've got Sheehan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 46:50
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justus Sheehan!
Justus Sheehan is the new middleweight champion!
Justus Sheehan 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.