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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justus Sheehan Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dux comes to the cage accompanied by Bloodsport - Fight to Survive. Sheehan Jr has chosen Go Get it as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Granite chin |
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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
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Dux!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justus Sheehan Jr!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Sheehan Jr. That snapped Dux's head back.
Nice defenses there by Dux.
Dux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sheehan Jr misses with the combination.
Dux checks a low kick from Sheehan Jr.
Dux shoots in but no luck this time.
Dux thows a left - swing and a miss!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dux checks a leg kick.
Dux throws a head kick but Sheehan Jr moves out of range.
Sheehan Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dux's hands.
Sheehan Jr swinging wildly here.
Sheehan Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr thuds his shin into the meat of Dux's side.
Sheehan Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sheehan Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Dux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dux misses with a left hand
and Sheehan Jr counters with a good low kick that Dux was not able to check.
Sheehan Jr throws a leg kick but Dux moved away.
Dux swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sheehan Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sheehan Jr dodges the punch combination from Dux.
Sheehan Jr thumps Dux with a low kick.
Sheehan Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dux throws a lazy right hand but Sheehan Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dux wants to clinch.
Sheehan Jr avoids the head kick by Dux.
Dux throws a leg kick that misses.
Sheehan Jr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dux backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Sheehan Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Dux throws the kick towards the body but Sheehan Jr avoids it.
Sheehan Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sheehan Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dux's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sheehan Jr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dux won't allow Sheehan Jr to get back to his feet.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Sheehan Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dux wants to pass the guard but Sheehan Jr is keeping the position.
Dux wants to control from the top but Sheehan Jr keeps moving.
Dux sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Frank Dux.
Sheehan Jr lands with a straight right. Dux didn't see that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux 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 throws a leg kick but Sheehan Jr checks it.
Dux throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sheehan Jr is looking to chop away at Dux's legs.
Dux tries a low kick but Sheehan Jr avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sheehan Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Dux should have avoided that one.
Sheehan Jr misses with a leg kick
and Dux counters with a straight right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sheehan Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dux's head.
Dux stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dux is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sheehan Jr's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Justus Sheehan Jr will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sheehan Jr throws a series of punches but Dux moves out of range.
Dux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sheehan Jr manages to avoid it.
Dux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dux takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick from Sheehan Jr misses
and Dux counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sheehan Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Dux checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice uppercut there from Sheehan Jr.
Dux throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sheehan Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr connects with a body shot that sends Dux's belly button to the back.
Dux shoots in and gets a takedown into Sheehan Jr's guard.
Dux postures up in Sheehan Jr's guard and throws a big left but Sheehan Jr blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Sheehan Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sheehan Jr keeping full guard, as Dux tries to pass.
Dux stops Sheehan Jr from standing up.
Dux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sheehan Jr is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr wants to get back to his feet but Dux is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dux controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sheehan Jr.
Dux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sheehan Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dux throws a sloppy head kick and Sheehan Jr moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sheehan Jr is looking to slow Dux down with leg kicks.
Sheehan Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dux shoots in looking for a takedown but Sheehan Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dux's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dux.
Sheehan Jr throws a low kick, looking for Dux's leg but Dux calmly moves out of range.
Sheehan Jr throws a right and a left that Dux avoids nicely.
Dux closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sheehan Jr circles away.
Dux is looking to score with low kicks.
Dux throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sheehan Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Dux tries a head kick but it misses.
Sheehan Jr tried to score with a low kick but Dux checks it.
Good work by Sheehan Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Sheehan Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dux prevents Sheehan Jr from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux wants to control from the top but Sheehan Jr keeps moving.
Dux postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sheehan Jr is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dux, into his guard.
Dux has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sheehan Jr decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dux, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Frank Dux will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dux fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sheehan Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Dux looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sheehan Jr.
Sheehan Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Sheehan Jr lunges at Dux with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dux's hand.
Sheehan Jr connects with the punch.
Justus Sheehan Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sheehan Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sheehan Jr misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Dux.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sheehan Jr.
Dux is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head kick misses from Dux.
Dux blocks a low kick nicely.
Dux thows a body shot but no joy.
Justus Sheehan Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sheehan Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dux tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dux tries to close the distance and clinch but Sheehan Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dux throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dux lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dux swinging wildly here.
Sheehan Jr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dux to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux wants to pass the guard but Sheehan Jr is keeping the position.
Dux looking to sit in guard and control but Sheehan Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sheehan Jr wants to stand but Dux is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dux had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sheehan Jr defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux working for a triangle but Sheehan Jr defends it easily.
Dux is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dux has his foot on Sheehan Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sheehan Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Sheehan Jr gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Justus Sheehan Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sheehan Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dux.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sheehan Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dux takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sheehan Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dux moves in looking to clinch but Sheehan Jr pushes him off.
Sheehan Jr misses the shot to the body.
Sheehan Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dux is out of range and Sheehan Jr settles back down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sheehan Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Dux. Dux gets slowly back to his feet.
Sheehan Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justus Sheehan Jr really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sheehan Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice uppercut lands for Sheehan Jr. That snapped Dux's head back.
Sheehan Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
A punch combination from Sheehan Jr misses.
Dux fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dux does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dux looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dux tries to clinch there but Sheehan Jr circles away.
Sheehan Jr misses with a double jab
and Dux counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dux just leaning against Sheehan Jr, taking a breather.
Sheehan Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sheehan Jr.
Dux takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dux slips under a jab.
Sheehan Jr cracks a nice hook into Dux's ribs.
Sheehan Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sheehan Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sheehan Jr cracks a nice hook into Dux's ribs.
No joy there for Sheehan Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sheehan Jr scores with a body shot.
Dux doesn't manage to clinch there - Sheehan Jr circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dux gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sheehan Jr is pressed up against the cage. Dux has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sheehan Jr down to the mat. Sheehan Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
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 dodges the punch combination from Sheehan Jr.
A big left from Dux misses.
Sheehan Jr misses the shot to the body.
Good work by Dux as he checks the leg kick.
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 Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sloppy strikes from Dux. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sheehan Jr.
Dux shoots in looking for a takedown. Sheehan Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Dux keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sheehan Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dux throws a leg kick
and Sheehan Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Dux 's knee.
Sheehan Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dux.
Sheehan Jr throws a right and a left that Dux avoids nicely.
Sheehan Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dux circles away quickly and effectively.
Dux shoots for a takedown but Sheehan Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sheehan Jr throws a low kick but Dux avoids it.
Sheehan Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That kick from Sheehan Jr tenderised Dux's leg. Dux is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick misses from Dux.
Dux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Dux throws a leg kick
and Sheehan Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Dux moves in looking to clinch but Sheehan Jr pushes him off.
Sheehan Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sheehan Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick from Sheehan Jr misses.
Sheehan Jr misses with a right hand
and Dux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justus Sheehan Jr dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dux stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sheehan Jr.
Sheehan Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dux is out of range.
Sheehan Jr thows a leg kick but Dux checks it
and Dux counters with an outside leg kick.
Sheehan Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dux drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dux wants to control from the top but Sheehan Jr keeps moving.
Sheehan Jr wants to stand and escape but Dux is having none of it.
Dux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sheehan Jr is keeping the position for now.
Dux passes Sheehan Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr tries to kick Dux off but Dux keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sheehan Jr is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Sheehan Jr is staying active underneath Dux, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dux missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sheehan Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Dux sits in half guard.
Sheehan Jr is trying to stand up here but Dux is controlling him well.
Dux wants to take a breather but Sheehan Jr is having none of it.
We're going to have a standup here because Frank Dux wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Dux lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dux shoots in and drives through. Sheehan Jr sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dux is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That kick from Sheehan Jr tenderised Dux's leg. Dux is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dux throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sheehan Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dux jabs Sheehan Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sheehan Jr misses with a hook
and Dux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dux tries to clinch there but Sheehan Jr circles away.
Sheehan Jr throws a leg kick
and Dux counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sheehan Jr's guard now.
Dux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sheehan Jr is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr wants to stand and escape but Dux is having none of it.
Sheehan Jr keeping full guard, as Dux tries to pass.
Frank Dux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sheehan Jr wants to get back to his feet but Dux is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Frank Dux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dux swings around for an armbar but Sheehan Jr sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dux's guard.
Dux working a defensive guard here.
Sheehan Jr wants to get up but he can't break Dux's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sheehan Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sheehan Jr is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Dux showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sheehan Jr 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 47:48
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justus Sheehan Jr!
Justus Sheehan Jr is the new bantamweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Justus Sheehan Jr started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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