PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Burt The Hurt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justus Sheehan Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Hurt comes into the arena with Stayin' Alive blaring out of the sound system. Sheehan Jr has chosen Keep Ridin' as his entrance music. Justus Sheehan Jr acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

The Hurt
vs
Sheehan Jr

168 cm
35
145 lbs
26 - 16 - 1

168 cm
39
145 lbs
33 - 20 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Hellbent
Bullet Proof System

Urban Fighter

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 26 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Burt The Hurt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justus Sheehan Jr!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheehan Jr throws a series of punches but The Hurt moves out of range.
Sheehan Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Hurt.
The Hurt slips a jab from Sheehan Jr.
Sheehan Jr defending well as The Hurt loads up on a big left hand.
Sheehan Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before The Hurt has time to react.

The Hurt looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Sheehan Jr has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but The Hurt is on him like a limpet, forcing Sheehan Jr back against the cage.

Sheehan Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Hurt lands with a nice body punch.
Sheehan Jr throws a series of strikes that have The Hurt backpedaling.
The Hurt tries to clinch there but Sheehan Jr circles away.
Sheehan Jr sizes up The Hurt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The Hurt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sheehan Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr cracks The Hurt with a right hand to the side of the head.
The Hurt's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and The Hurt duly obliges.
Sheehan Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sheehan Jr throws a hook to the side of The Hurt's head but The Hurt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sheehan Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Hurt doesn't manage to clinch there - Sheehan Jr circles away.
Sheehan Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A right-left combo lands from Sheehan Jr.
The Hurt defending well as Sheehan Jr loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Sheehan Jr misses.
The Hurt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sheehan Jr.

Sheehan Jr gets caught flat footed, as The Hurt shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Sheehan Jr pushes The Hurt off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from The Hurt does it's job there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr swinging wildly here.
Sheehan Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

The Hurt rushes Sheehan Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sheehan Jr working hard to break the clinch.

Sheehan Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Hurt slips a straight right by Sheehan Jr.
The Hurt slips under a jab from Sheehan Jr.

The Hurt moves into range and clinches up with Sheehan Jr.

The Hurt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sheehan Jr misses the shot to the body.
The Hurt darts in looking for a takedown but Sheehan Jr gets double underhooks and turns The Hurt into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Justus Sheehan Jr has been cut.
Sheehan Jr throws a hook to the side of The Hurt's head but The Hurt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Hurt drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sheehan Jr sprawls and moves away.
Sheehan Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Hurt throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Hurt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

The Hurt moves into the clinch successfully.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sheehan Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but The Hurt won't allow it.
The Hurt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sheehan Jr to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Burt The Hurt. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Hurt taking a breather.
The Hurt is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sheehan Jr is defending well.

Sheehan Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sheehan Jr misses with a head kick.
The Hurt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sheehan Jr leaves The Hurt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

The Hurt shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sheehan Jr is trying to defend but The Hurt finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Sheehan Jr manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Hurt slips a jab from Sheehan Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justus Sheehan Jr 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!

The Hurt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A left and a right from Sheehan Jr both land. Nice combination.
Sheehan Jr avoids the body shot from The Hurt.
Sheehan Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sheehan Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick misses from Sheehan Jr.
The Hurt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sheehan Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Sheehan Jr misses.
Justus Sheehan Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Hurt throws a combination. Sheehan Jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Hurt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sheehan Jr as he jumps to the side.
Sheehan Jr throws a hook but The Hurt avoids it easily.
Sheehan Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Hurt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sheehan Jr pinned against the cage. Sheehan Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Burt The Hurt. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burt The Hurt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sheehan Jr falls off balance throwing a combination

and The Hurt moves into the clinch.

Sheehan Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sheehan Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Hurt blocks a leg kick.
Sheehan Jr throws an off balance right hand
and The Hurt counters with a three punch combo that has Sheehan Jr backing up. Sheehan Jr nods at The Hurt to acknowledge the strikes.
The Hurt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sheehan Jr swivels and escapes.
Sheehan Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sheehan Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sheehan Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped The Hurt in his tracks.
A combination from Sheehan Jr does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Hurt falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Sheehan Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sheehan Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The Hurt misses with a few strikes there.
Nice takedown defense from Sheehan Jr. No joy for The Hurt on that attempt.
Sheehan Jr avoids a kick to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Hurt.
The Hurt blocks a head kick by Sheehan Jr.
Sheehan Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles The Hurt. The Hurt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The Hurt takes one to the side of the head.
The Hurt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sheehan Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by The Hurt.
Sheehan Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sheehan Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sheehan Jr misses with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Sheehan Jr blocks the low kick.
The Hurt slips a jab from Sheehan Jr.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A cross from Sheehan Jr lands.
Sheehan Jr throws a leg kick but The Hurt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The Hurt attempts a counter takedown but Sheehan Jr avoids it well and moves away.
The Hurt slips a jab from Sheehan Jr.
Sheehan Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The Hurt tries to move into range but Sheehan Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Justus Sheehan Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sheehan Jr with a hook.
Sheehan Jr throws a leg kick
and The Hurt counters with a left and a right that stings Sheehan Jr.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sheehan Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and The Hurt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from The Hurt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The Hurt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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!
The Hurt stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sheehan Jr is trying to break the clinch but The Hurt has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Sheehan Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The Hurt jumps guard but Sheehan Jr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sheehan Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Hurt pushes Sheehan Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

The Hurt manages to break the clinch.
Sheehan Jr misses with a body shot.
The Hurt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sheehan Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Sheehan Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Sheehan Jr does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justus Sheehan Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 tries a head kick but it misses.
Sheehan Jr tried to score with a low kick but The Hurt checks it.
As Sheehan Jr backs away, The Hurt returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The Hurt shoots in but no luck this time.
Sheehan Jr scores with a three punch combo!
Sheehan Jr stuffs the takedown.
Sheehan Jr throws a series of punches but The Hurt avoids them all with ease.
The Hurt is looking to clinch.
A slow jab from Sheehan Jr misses its intended target.
Sheehan Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Hurt throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sheehan Jr avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheehan Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Hurt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sheehan Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Hurt dives in for a single leg takedown but Sheehan Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Burt The Hurt. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The Hurt fails with the takedown.
Sheehan Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Hurt moves away.

The Hurt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sheehan Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
The Hurt prevents Sheehan Jr from breaking the clinch.

Sheehan Jr manages to break the clinch.
Sheehan Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
The Hurt throws a counter high kick but Sheehan Jr was just alert enough to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sheehan Jr.
The fighters circling - Sheehan Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Hurt thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nice body kick from Sheehan Jr.
Sheehan Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Hurt.
Sheehan Jr throws a head kick but The Hurt moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The Hurt darts in and clinches Sheehan Jr up against the cage.
Sheehan Jr working hard to break the clinch.
The Hurt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The Hurt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sheehan Jr tries to break the clinch but The Hurt is controlling the position.

Sheehan Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Hurt closes the distance but Sheehan Jr moves to the side
and Sheehan Jr counters with a left and a right that stings The Hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sheehan Jr misses with a straight right.
Sheehan Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and The Hurt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Sheehan Jr. Beautiful body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hurt tries to close the distance and clinch but Sheehan Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Hurt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sheehan Jr.

The Hurt moves into the clinch.
The Hurt wants a takedown but no success here.

Sheehan Jr breaks from the clinch.
The Hurt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Burt The Hurt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sheehan Jr throws a right hand that The Hurt ducks under and follows up with a left that The Hurt also avoids with ease.
The Hurt moves away from the strike by Sheehan Jr.
The Hurt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sheehan Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
The Hurt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by The Hurt.
The Hurt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Hurt tries to clinch up but Sheehan Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
The Hurt tries to clinch up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Hurt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Sheehan Jr misses.
The Hurt seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sheehan Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Hurt darts in looking for a takedown but Sheehan Jr gets double underhooks and turns The Hurt into the cage.
It seemed like Sheehan Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A head kick misses from The Hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Hurt 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 throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Hurt gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sheehan Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Hurt 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 Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The Hurt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sheehan Jr tries to avoid it but The Hurt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sheehan Jr to the ground. Sheehan Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sheehan Jr scores with a jab.
The Hurt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Donk. Sheehan Jr catches The Hurt right on the button with a cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Justus Sheehan Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sheehan Jr 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justus Sheehan Jr!
Post fight, an emotional Justus Sheehan Jr said 'There's no place like home, good to be back in the OFC! '.