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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Demetrious Jorgensen (ranked 1547 p4p, 70 weight class) and Justus Sheehan Jr (ranked 2324 p4p, 108 weight class). Sheehan Jr is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Keep Ridin'. Justus Sheehan Jr has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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143 lbs
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145 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Excellent MT
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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
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Demetrious Jorgensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Justus Sheehan Jr!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheehan Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jorgensen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sheehan Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jorgensen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sheehan Jr tries to avoid it but Jorgensen 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 fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jorgensen manages to avoid it.
Jorgensen shoots and misses
and Sheehan Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sheehan Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jorgensen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrious Jorgensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jorgensen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sheehan Jr did well to prevent Jorgensen getting side control.
Sheehan Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sheehan Jr kicks off Jorgensen and gets to his feet.
Jorgensen 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jorgensen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sheehan Jr.
Jorgensen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sheehan Jr is trying to defend but Jorgensen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgensen stops Sheehan Jr from getting back to his feet.
Sheehan Jr gets back to full guard.
Sheehan Jr is wriggling around but Jorgensen manages to pass to half guard.
Sheehan Jr desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jorgensen working over Sheehan Jr with some ground and pound. Sheehan Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jorgensen connects with a nice short shot to Sheehan Jr's temple.
Sheehan Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jorgensen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jorgensen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jorgensen is nestled in close to Sheehan Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sheehan Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Jorgensen there.
Jorgensen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jorgensen lands strikes from half guard.
Sheehan Jr manages to get to full guard.
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!
Jorgensen stops Sheehan Jr from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sheehan Jr's head.
Jorgensen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sheehan Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jorgensen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sheehan Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jorgensen stopping the sweep attempt from Sheehan Jr.
Jorgensen throwing strikes but missing.
Jorgensen stands up over Sheehan Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sheehan Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jorgensen manages to get himself to full guard.
Sheehan Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Jorgensen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jorgensen looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr passes Jorgensen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sheehan Jr is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sheehan Jr is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jorgensen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sheehan Jr get's back to his feet.
Jorgensen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sheehan Jr defends it nicely.
Sheehan Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Jorgensen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sheehan Jr throws a combination. Jorgensen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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 fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sheehan Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jorgensen counters with a shoot takedown. Sheehan Jr fights it but they end up in guard.
Jorgensen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sheehan Jr controlling the position.
Jorgensen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sheehan Jr manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Jorgensen misses with a punch on the inside.
Jorgensen throws a punch but it's blocked by Sheehan Jr.
Sheehan Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sheehan Jr throws a right and a left that Jorgensen avoids nicely.
Jorgensen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sheehan Jr sprawls and moves away.
Jorgensen avoids the head kick by Sheehan Jr.
Jorgensen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sheehan Jr sprawls and moves away.
Jorgensen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sheehan Jr on his heels. He'll look to pass Sheehan Jr's guard now, I'm sure.
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!
Jorgensen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jorgensen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sheehan Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jorgensen throws a strike but Sheehan Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jorgensen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgensen controlling Sheehan Jr's posture.
Sheehan Jr trying to control but Jorgensen is working from the bottom.
Sheehan Jr gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sheehan Jr throws a body kick that misses
and Jorgensen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sheehan Jr wants to stand up but Jorgensen is controlling him.
Jorgensen is in close to Sheehan Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jorgensen throwing strikes from guard but Sheehan Jr blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sheehan Jr is keeping the position for now.
Sheehan Jr wants to stand up but Jorgensen is controlling him.
Sheehan Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jorgensen is standing up over Sheehan Jr. Sheehan Jr looks to escape but Jorgensen dives into side control.
Sheehan Jr is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sheehan Jr is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jorgensen is controlling him well.
Jorgensen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jorgensen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jorgensen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jorgensen 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 is pushing Jorgensen's head away, looking to escape. Jorgensen manages to hold on to the position though.
Jorgensen throws an elbow but Sheehan Jr slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sheehan Jr takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sheehan Jr is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jorgensen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sheehan Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jorgensen manages to get to full guard.
Jorgensen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sheehan Jr's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen throws a big elbow that misses.
Sheehan Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jorgensen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jorgensen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sheehan Jr seems keen to control Jorgensen's posture.
Jorgensen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sheehan Jr's head.
Sheehan Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demetrious Jorgensen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Sheehan Jr as Jorgensen shoots in.
Jorgensen fails with a takedown attempt.
Jorgensen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jorgensen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sheehan Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrious Jorgensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorgensen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sheehan Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jorgensen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jorgensen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jorgensen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jorgensen is in close to Sheehan Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jorgensen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sheehan Jr wants to stand and escape but Jorgensen is having none of it.
Jorgensen is looking to work some ground and pound but Sheehan Jr has wrist control.
Jorgensen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jorgensen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jorgensen landing some decent shots from guard.
Jorgensen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jorgensen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jorgensen preventing the sweep.
Jorgensen is looking to work some ground and pound but Sheehan Jr has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen cracks Sheehan Jr with a solid left hand.
Sheehan Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jorgensen is controlling him.
Jorgensen pushes down on Sheehan Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sheehan Jr has hold of Jorgensen's hands but Jorgensen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jorgensen lands a nice short elbow.
Sheehan Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Jorgensen is stalling here. Sheehan Jr is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jorgensen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sheehan Jr has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sheehan Jr gets to mount! Jorgensen was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen is working to get back to half guard.
Sheehan Jr wants to control the pace but Jorgensen is squirming around nicely.
Sheehan Jr content just to control the position here.
Jorgensen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sheehan Jr stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Sheehan Jr lands a nice hook to Jorgensen's body. Jorgensen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sheehan Jr stuffs the takedown.
Sheehan Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jorgensen with a poor takedown
and Sheehan Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sheehan Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sheehan Jr.
Justus Sheehan Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jorgensen tries for a takedown but Sheehan Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sheehan Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jorgensen at a distance.
Jorgensen avoids the head kick by Sheehan Jr.
Sheehan Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sheehan Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justus Sheehan Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justus Sheehan Jr!
After the big win, Justus Sheehan Jr made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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