PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Justus Sheehan Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mika Zibanejadass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sheehan Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Neon Skies. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sheehan Jr
vs
Zibanejadass

168 cm
30
145 lbs
19 - 10 - 0

170 cm
34
138 lbs
16 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justus Sheehan Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mika Zibanejadass!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheehan Jr lands a head shot.
Sheehan Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Sheehan Jr has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

Zibanejadass shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Zibanejadass stops Sheehan Jr from getting back to his feet.
Sheehan Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zibanejadass is trying to control. Sheehan Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr tries to kick Zibanejadass off but Zibanejadass keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zibanejadass on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sheehan Jr.
Zibanejadass throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sheehan Jr.
As Zibanejadass looks to move away, Sheehan Jr throws a big counter combo bu Zibanejadass just gets out of the way.
Sheehan Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zibanejadass moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Zibanejadass clinches.
Zibanejadass throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sheehan Jrs head.
Sheehan Jr takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Justus Sheehan Jr has been cut.
Zibanejadass swings wildly with an uppercut but Sheehan Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sheehan Jr dodges an elbow strike from Zibanejadass.
Sheehan Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zibanejadass's coach down at Nights Watch MMA Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zibanejadass's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Zibanejadass misses with a punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr wants to break free but Zibanejadass has control.
Zibanejadass pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sheehan Jr blocks the elbow strike.
Sheehan Jr wants to break free but Zibanejadass has control.
Zibanejadass working aggressively here.
Zibanejadass lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zibanejadass wants to stall.
Zibanejadass pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Zibanejadass's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sheehan Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice combination there by Zibanejadass.
Good exchange - Zibanejadass coming out on top.
Sheehan Jr staying out of range there.
Zibanejadass looks to throw the jab but Sheehan Jr is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Sheehan Jr. Those never looked like landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zibanejadass shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sheehan Jr but Sheehan Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sheehan Jr throws a leg kick
and Zibanejadass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sheehan Jr misses with a straight left.
Zibanejadass tries a low kick but Sheehan Jr avoids it.
Sheehan Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sheehan Jr throws a shot to the body.
Zibanejadass throws a low kick but Sheehan Jr moves out of range easily.
Justus Sheehan Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sheehan Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zibanejadass.
Nice takedown defense from Sheehan Jr. No joy for Zibanejadass on that attempt.
Zibanejadass tries to clinch up.
Zibanejadass tries to clinch but Sheehan Jr is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Zibanejadass.
Sheehan Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zibanejadass sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sheehan Jr avoids the head kick by Zibanejadass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sheehan Jr throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sheehan Jr lands an overhand right.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zibanejadass.
Sheehan Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zibanejadass! But no joy.
Sheehan Jr looks for the body kick but Zibanejadass saw that one coming.

Zibanejadass gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zibanejadass.
A short left from Zibanejadass.

Sheehan Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zibanejadass closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sheehan Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Zibanejadass goes for a double leg but Sheehan Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sheehan Jr continues to drive forward.
Justus Sheehan Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mika Zibanejadass.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zibanejadass is defended easily by Sheehan Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mika Zibanejadass dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justus Sheehan Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Zibanejadass takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Zibanejadass closes the distance and clinches.

Sheehan Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sheehan Jr ducks under a wild hook from Zibanejadass.
Zibanejadass throws a leg kick but Sheehan Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An inside leg kick from Zibanejadass misses.
Sheehan Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zibanejadass dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sheehan Jr. That did some damage!
Zibanejadass has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zibanejadass looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheehan Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zibanejadass.
Sheehan Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Sheehan Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zibanejadass connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sheehan Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sheehan Jr moves away from the strike by Zibanejadass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Sheehan Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zibanejadass circles away quickly and effectively.
Sheehan Jr looks to land a left hand but Zibanejadass moved out of range nicely.
Zibanejadass throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Justus Sheehan Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Zibanejadass lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sheehan Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Justus Sheehan Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zibanejadass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sheehan Jr manages to avoid it.
It looked like Sheehan Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zibanejadass throws a head kick but Sheehan Jr moves out of range.
As Zibanejadass backs away, Sheehan Jr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Zibanejadass throws a head kick that Sheehan Jr semi-blocks.

Zibanejadass changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sheehan Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Zibanejadass looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sheehan Jr is trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr is trying to get back to half guard.
Sheehan Jr defending against the ground and pound.
Zibanejadass controls the position.
Sheehan Jr is pushing Zibanejadass's head away, looking to escape. Zibanejadass manages to hold on to the position though.
Zibanejadass lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sheehan Jr down.
Sheehan Jr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Zibanejadass's best efforts.

Zibanejadass is working for an americana but Sheehan Jr has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Zibanejadass was thinking about the submission.
Sheehan Jr wants to sweep here but Zibanejadass controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sheehan Jr is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Zibanejadass presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

Sheehan Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zibanejadass fails with the takedown
and Sheehan Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sheehan Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zibanejadass's sensitive parts.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sheehan Jr, right into the meat.
Zibanejadass throws a sloppy head kick and Sheehan Jr moves out of range easily.
Zibanejadass misses with a body shot.
Sheehan Jr throws a one two combo.
Sheehan Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zibanejadass looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sheehan Jr!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sheehan Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Zibanejadass trying to control the position but Sheehan Jr is working away.
Sheehan Jr is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Zibanejadass has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Zibanejadass trying to control the position but Sheehan Jr is working away.
Sheehan Jr pushes Zibanejadass away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Zibanejadass gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Zibanejadass trying to control the action but Sheehan Jr is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mika Zibanejadass will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Justus Sheehan Jr'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!

Sheehan Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zibanejadass.
Zibanejadass wants to counter the offense by Sheehan Jr and move into the clinch position.
Zibanejadass throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sheehan Jr throws a leg kick which misses Zibanejadass's front leg but catches the back leg as Zibanejadass tries to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sheehan Jr.
Zibanejadass tries for a takedown but Sheehan Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sheehan Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sheehan Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zibanejadass.
It seemed like Zibanejadass was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zibanejadass tries to move into range but Sheehan Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zibanejadass jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zibanejadass avoids the head kick by Sheehan Jr.

Zibanejadass has Sheehan Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheehan Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Zibanejadass.
Sheehan Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zibanejadass creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zibanejadass throws an elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr can't break the clinch.
Zibanejadass throws an elbow that misses.

Sheehan Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zibanejadass with a poor takedown
and Sheehan Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zibanejadass jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sheehan Jr lands with a straight right. Zibanejadass didn't see that one coming.
Zibanejadass throws a head kick but Sheehan Jr moves out of range.
Zibanejadass is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sheehan Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Zibanejadass.
Zibanejadass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zibanejadass is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sheehan Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sheehan Jr wants to slow Zibanejadass down by chopping away at his legs.
Zibanejadass throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr avoids the body shot from Zibanejadass.
Sheehan Jr cracks Zibanejadass with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sheehan Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zibanejadass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sheehan Jr lands with a straight right. Zibanejadass didn't see that one coming.
Sheehan Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Zibanejadass is just out of range.
Sheehan Jr moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromZibanejadass.
Sheehan Jr wants to slow Zibanejadass down by chopping away at his legs.
Sheehan Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zibanejadass.
Zibanejadass connects with a solid leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sheehan Jr.
Zibanejadass moves in looking to clinch but Sheehan Jr pushes him off.

Zibanejadass closes the distance and pushes Sheehan Jr back into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zibanejadass throws an elbow but misses.
Zibanejadass swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr avoids the elbow strike from Zibanejadass, against the cage.
Sheehan Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Zibanejadass won't allow it.
Zibanejadass lands with a short shot to the head.
Sheehan Jr is trying to break the clinch but Zibanejadass has him pressed against the cage.
Sheehan Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Zibanejadass.
Sheehan Jr has had enough of the clinch but Zibanejadass keeps him there for the moment.
Sheehan Jr wants to break free but Zibanejadass has control.
Sheehan Jr blocks an elbow strike from Zibanejadass.
Zibanejadass misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Sheehan Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zibanejadass has Sheehan Jr pushed against the cage.
Zibanejadass tries to stall but Sheehan Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sheehan Jr has had enough of the clinch but Zibanejadass keeps him there for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zibanejadass pushes off an throws an elbow but Sheehan Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sheehan Jr dodges an elbow strike from Zibanejadass.
Sheehan Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sheehan Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zibanejadass throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

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

Zibanejadass moves into the clinch.

Sheehan Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zibanejadass swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zibanejadass connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zibanejadass connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zibanejadass shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sheehan Jr as he avoids it easily.
Justus Sheehan Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mika Zibanejadass.
Zibanejadass lands a leg kick that knocks Sheehan Jr off balance momentarily.
Justus Sheehan Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zibanejadass tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sheehan Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.

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 Zibanejadass has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mika Zibanejadass!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mika Zibanejadass thanked Fury Nutrition Inc. for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).