PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Justus Sheehan Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Jamison (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
Jamison

168 cm
31
145 lbs
19 - 11 - 0

175 cm
28
145 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Fury Nutrition Inc.
SP Ultimate Nutrition

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 - 11 - 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 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Jamison!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheehan Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Sheehan Jr swings for the body but Jamison moves out of range.
Sheehan Jr throws a solid leg kick but Jamison takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sheehan Jr.
Jamison is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sheehan Jr with a body shot.
Sheehan Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sheehan Jr connects with a jab.
Jamison tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sheehan Jr swivels and escapes.
Sheehan Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jamison throws a front kick aimed at Sheehan Jr's knee but Sheehan Jr avoids it well.
Sheehan Jr wants to land a leg kick but Jamison is out of range.
Jamison shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sheehan Jr is looking for a counter combo.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sheehan Jr checks a leg kick.
Jamison fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sheehan Jr.
Jamison has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamison throws a body punch but Sheehan Jr moves out of range.
Sheehan Jr dodges the punch combination from Jamison.
Jamison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jamison swings away with a leg kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Sheehan Jr.
Jamison checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jamison walks into a jab.
Jamison throws a head kick that Sheehan Jr semi-blocks.
Jamison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Sheehan Jr.
John Jamison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jamison throws a head kick but Sheehan Jr moves out of range.
Jamison misses with a low kick.
Jamison connects with the punch.
Sheehan Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Montreal Elite Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Sheehan Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Jamison counters with a one-two to the body.
Sheehan Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sheehan Jr loads up on a big right hand but Jamison slips the punch.
A big right from Sheehan Jr misses.
Sheehan Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Sheehan Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sheehan Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jamison was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Jamison.
Nice shot by Sheehan Jr.
Sheehan Jr scores with a three punch combo!
Sheehan Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Justus Sheehan Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jamison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jamison lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jamison tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sheehan Jr swivels and escapes.
Justus Sheehan Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Jamison.
Jamison keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It seemed like Jamison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sheehan Jr.
Jamison looks for a takedown but Sheehan Jr sprawls well.
Jamison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Sheehan Jr.
Sheehan Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jamison takes a step back to recover.
Good work by Jamison as he checks the leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jamison counters with a two punch combo.
Sheehan Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sheehan Jr is looking for a counter combo.
No luck for Jamison with that takedown attempt.
Jamison tries to clinch
and Sheehan Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sheehan Jr misses with a low kick.
Jamison with a poor takedown
and Sheehan Jr counters with a two punch combo.
Sheehan Jr throws a series of punches but Jamison moves out of range.
A punch combination from Sheehan Jr misses.
Nice defenses there by Jamison.
Jamison unleashes a big counter combination but Sheehan Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jamison misses with a body kick.
Jamison 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.
Some bone on bone action there as Jamison checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sheehan Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jamison.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jamison circles away quickly and effectively.
An inside leg kick lands from Sheehan Jr.
Jamison checks a low kick from Sheehan Jr.
Jamison's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sheehan Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jamison scrambles back to his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sheehan Jr.
A big left from Sheehan Jr misses.
Sheehan Jr scores with a jab.
Sheehan Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sheehan Jr thumps Jamison with a low kick.
Sheehan Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jamison moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sheehan Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sheehan Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Jamison's shoulder, as Jamison tries to avoid the shot.
Sheehan Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Jamison tenderised Sheehan Jr's leg. Sheehan Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jamison tries to score with a low kick but Sheehan Jr moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justus Sheehan Jr dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Jamison moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jamison fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sheehan Jr is out of range.
It looked like Sheehan Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jamison fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Sheehan Jr.
Sheehan Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sheehan Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Jamison's shoulder, as Jamison tries to avoid the shot.
Jamison is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sheehan Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Jamison shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jamison showed some decent athleticism there.
Sheehan Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jamison can do to turn this around?
Sheehan Jr is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jamison trying to mount his opponent but Sheehan Jr defends it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sheehan Jr is trying to stand.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sheehan Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Sheehan Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jamison.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamison keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sheehan Jr connects with a right hand. Jamison shakes it off.
Jamison throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from Sheehan Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jamison throws a poor cross that misses
and Sheehan Jr counters with a three punch combo that has Jamison backing up. Jamison nods at Sheehan Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
Sheehan Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jamison tries a low kick but Sheehan Jr avoids it.
Jamison lands a head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jamison lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jamison. That's going to slow Sheehan Jr down.
A combination from Sheehan Jr does no damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jamison.
Jamison tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jamison tries to clinch but Sheehan Jr is having none of it.
A combination from Sheehan Jr does no damage.
Nice uppercut there from Jamison.
Good exchange - Sheehan Jr coming out on top.
Sheehan Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Jamison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jamison lands with a straight right. Sheehan Jr didn't see that one coming.
Jamison misses with a double jab
and Sheehan Jr counters with a head kick.
Justus Sheehan Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sheehan Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jamison scoring well with a low kick there.
Sheehan Jr leaves Jamison with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sheehan Jr throwing a counter right hand but Jamison manages to avoid it.
Jamison takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jamison scores with a jab.
Jamison tries to close the distance and clinch but Sheehan Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jamison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sheehan Jr.
Jamison scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jamison throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Sheehan Jr counter with a right hand.
Jamison walks into a straight right hand from Sheehan Jr.
Sheehan Jr lands an overhand right.
Sheehan Jr feints and then cracks Jamison's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jamison down.
Jamison shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sheehan Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sheehan Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jamison.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Jamison will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A head kick misses from Sheehan Jr.
Sheehan Jr scores with the left hand. Jamison knows he should have avoided that one.
Jamison has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sheehan Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Jamison's head.
Jamison misses with a series of wild punches.
Sheehan Jr throws a hook to the side of Jamison's head but Jamison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jamison tries to counter with a clinch but Sheehan Jr shakes him off and moves away.
Sheehan Jr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sheehan Jr duly obliges.
Sheehan Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Justus Sheehan Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Sheehan Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jamison throws a leg kick
and Sheehan Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Jamison.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good work by Sheehan Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Jamison moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jamison. That's going to slow Sheehan Jr down.
Jamison scoring well with a low kick there.
Sheehan Jr throws out a leg kick but Jamison moves out of range and Sheehan Jr only half commits.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr connects with the punch.
Sheehan Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Jamison has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sheehan Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jamison misses with a series of wild punches.
Sheehan Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sheehan Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jamison checks it well.
Jamison jabs at Sheehan Jr's body.
Sheehan Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sheehan Jr misses with a hook. Jamison ducked under it nicely.
Jamison throws a sloppy head kick and Sheehan Jr moves out of range easily.
Sheehan Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Sheehan Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Jamison's shoulder, as Jamison tries to avoid the shot.
Sheehan Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jamison moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jamison staying out of range there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Jamison has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sheehan Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jamison drops his hands momentarily and Sheehan Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jamison, right into the meat.
Jamison checks a leg kick nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jamison.
Jamison's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jamison misses the shot to the body.
Sheehan Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Jamison counters with a series of strikes. Sheehan Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jamison takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jamison throws a head kick that half lands.
Jamison scoring well with a low kick there.

Jamison moves into range and clinches up with Sheehan Jr.
Jamison misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Sheehan Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jamison checks a leg kick nicely.
Jamison lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jamison ducks under a wild hook from Sheehan Jr.
Sheehan Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Sheehan Jr. No joy for Jamison on that attempt.
Jamison scores with a shot to the body.
Sheehan Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jamison will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sheehan Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Sheehan Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Jamison's shoulder, as Jamison tries to avoid the shot.
Jamison lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jamison wants to clinch up but Sheehan Jr keeps it at a distance.
Sheehan Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Jamison 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jamison fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sheehan Jr.
Sheehan Jr is looking to chop away at Jamison's legs.
Sheehan Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jamison misses with a body kick.
A big left from Sheehan Jr misses.
Jamison 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.
Good shot there by Sheehan Jr.
Sheehan Jr looks to land a combination but Jamison avoids it well.
Sheehan Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Jamison is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sheehan Jr's half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sheehan Jr trying to control here.

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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justus Sheehan Jr!
Justus Sheehan Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.