PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Justus Sheehan Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yong Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sheehan Jr's entrance music is Keep Ridin'. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sheehan Jr
vs
Wright

168 cm
38
145 lbs
31 - 18 - 0

165 cm
36
144 lbs
15 - 12 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

Arcticus University: London

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 31 - 18 - 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 15 - 12 - 2, fighting out of London, Yong Wright!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheehan Jr throws a hook to the side of Wright's head but Wright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sheehan Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Wright looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sheehan Jr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A big right from Wright misses.
Sheehan Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Wright is just out of range.
Sheehan Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Wright looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sheehan Jr slips a jab from Wright.
Wright connects with a single shot there.
Sheehan Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Sheehan Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Wright drives through and clinches with Sheehan Jr against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Wright fails to land.
Sheehan Jr wants to break free but Wright has control.
Wright misses with the head strike.
Sheehan Jr blocking some punches.
Sheehan Jr is trying to break the clinch but Wright has him pressed against the cage.
Sheehan Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright has a couple of punches blocked by Sheehan Jr.
Sheehan Jr blocks an uppercut.
Wright is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sheehan Jr is defending well.
Wright throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sheehan Jrs head.
Wright keeps control of Sheehan Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wright misses with some punches.
Wright lands with a right to the head.
Sheehan Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sheehan Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sheehan Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Sheehan Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sheehan Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Wright scores with a nice right hand.
Sheehan Jr misses the body punch
and Wright counters with a nice uppercut.
Sheehan Jr misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wright! But no joy.
Wright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Wright's shoulder, as Wright tries to avoid the shot.
Sheehan Jr slips a jab from Wright.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sheehan Jr looks for the body kick but Wright saw that one coming.
Sheehan Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wright swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Sheehan Jr's shoulder, as Sheehan Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Sheehan Jr misses with a wild combination.
Wright looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sheehan Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wright misses with a hook. Sheehan Jr ducked under it nicely.
Sheehan Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Wright misses.

Wright rushes Sheehan Jr and presses him up against the cage.

Sheehan Jr breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr punishes Wright's body with a nice straight punch.
Wright misses with a looping left.
Wright thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wright misses with a left hand
and Sheehan Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Wright throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Wright misses.
Sheehan Jr throws a nice head kick!
Sheehan Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yong Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright misses with a hook.
Wright uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sheehan Jr has time to react.
Wright uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sheehan Jr.
Wright clobbers Sheehan Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Some wild striking there from Sheehan Jr.
Sheehan Jr is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Wright misses its intended target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr misses with a hook. Wright ducked under it nicely.
Wright misses with an uppercut.
Sheehan Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Sheehan Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Wright.
Sheehan Jr lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sheehan Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Wright throws out a counter right but Sheehan Jr avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Wright misses.
Wright lands a jab to the nose.
Sheehan Jr throws a combination that misses
and Wright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sheehan Jr.
It looked like Sheehan Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wright throws a hook but Sheehan Jr avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Wright.
Sheehan Jr swinging wildly here.
A jab from Wright finds it's way through Sheehan Jr's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yong Wright will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sheehan Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sheehan Jr.
A slow jab from Wright misses its intended target.
Wright throws the left hand but Sheehan Jr avoids the punch easily.
Wright throws out a loose jab but Sheehan Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright misses with a straight right.
Sheehan Jr missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wright misses with a right hand
and Sheehan Jr finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Wright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sheehan Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Wright moves out of range easily.
Sheehan Jr throws a series of punches but Wright avoids them all with ease.
Wright swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Wright.
Wright keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sheehan Jr scores with a head kick.
Sheehan Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright avoids the head kick by Sheehan Jr.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr takes one on the button.
Sheehan Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Justus Sheehan Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab, jab by Sheehan Jr - just one landing.
Wright missing with a left hand there. Sheehan Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sheehan Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sheehan Jr throws a big shot that misses.
No joy there for Sheehan Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sheehan Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Wright lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sheehan Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Wright.
It looked like Sheehan Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wright.
Wright tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sheehan Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sheehan Jr throws a quick counter kick to the body but Wright avoids it.
Sheehan Jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wright.
A jab from Sheehan Jr misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright looks to land a right hand but Sheehan Jr moved out of range.
Sheehan Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Wright avoided it.
Wright tries to clinch there but Sheehan Jr circles away.
Justus Sheehan Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sheehan Jr tries to move into range but Wright moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sheehan Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Wright connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sheehan Jr. Sheehan Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sheehan Jr misses with a double jab.
Wright is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Wright fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sheehan Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Sheehan Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Wright won't allow it.
Sheehan Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Wright won't allow it.

Sheehan Jr manages to break the clinch.
Wright might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sheehan Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Wright.
Wright lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sheehan Jr drops his hands momentarily and Wright takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wright connects with a crisp jab.
Wright looks to land a left hand but Sheehan Jr moved out of range nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr throws a series of punches but Wright avoids them all with ease.
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Sheehan Jr's shoulder, as Sheehan Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Sheehan Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sheehan Jr throws a body punch but Wright moves out of range.
Sheehan Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sheehan Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Wright.
Sheehan Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Sheehan Jr throwing a counter right hand but Wright manages to avoid it.
Sheehan Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wright clobbers Sheehan Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wright looks to throw the jab but Sheehan Jr is out of range.
Sheehan Jr 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 bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sheehan Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wright.
Sheehan Jr ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Sheehan Jr loads up on a big right hand but Wright slips the punch.
Sheehan Jr misses with a two punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr blocks a jab.
Wright moves out of range as Sheehan Jr throws a body kick.
Sheehan Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Wright.
Sheehan Jr lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Wright misses the target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sheehan Jr.
Wright takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wright looks to land a right hand but Sheehan Jr moved out of range.
Good exchange - Wright coming out on top.
Sheehan Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Wright has managed to clinch.

Sheehan Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sheehan Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from Sheehan Jr misses.
Sheehan Jr misses with a head kick.
Good exchange - Wright coming out on top.
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 Justus Sheehan Jr will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Sheehan Jr's shoulder, as Sheehan Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Sheehan Jr throwing a counter right hand but Wright manages to avoid it.
Wright's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sheehan Jr under the eye.
Sheehan Jr connects with a right hand. Wright shakes it off.
Wright tries to clinch but Sheehan Jr is having none of it.
Sheehan Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wright scores with a nice head shot.
Sheehan Jr throws a nice looking combination but Wright bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sheehan Jr catches Wright with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A slow jab from Wright misses its intended target.
Sheehan Jr staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Sheehan Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Sheehan Jr.
Wright misses with an uppercut. Sheehan Jr saw that one coming.
Wright lands with a right hand.

Wright rushes Sheehan Jr and presses him 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!
Wright throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wright.
Sheehan Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Sheehan Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sheehan Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright.
A big right from Wright misses.
Wright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sheehan Jr throws a combination that misses
letting Wright counter with a right hand.
Wright throws a big shot that misses.
Sheehan Jr moves out of range as Wright strikes.
Wright loads up on a big right hand but Sheehan Jr slips the punch.
Wright throws the left hand but Sheehan Jr avoids the punch easily.
Sheehan Jr throws a quick counter head kick but Wright was just out of range.
No joy there for Sheehan Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab by Wright.
Sheehan Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright throws a hook to the side of Sheehan Jr's head but Sheehan Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sheehan Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sheehan Jr.
Wright throws a hook to the side of Sheehan Jr's head but Sheehan Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Sheehan Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Wright misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sheehan Jr throws a combination that misses
enabling Wright to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Sheehan Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wright.
Sheehan Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wright misses with a hook. Sheehan Jr ducked under it nicely.
Wright just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSheehan Jr.
Sheehan Jr throws a head kick but Wright moves out of range.
Wright fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wright moves out of range of the strikes.
Wright scores with a jab to the head.
Wright throws a lazy uppercut
and Sheehan Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Wright.
Wright misses with a straight right.
Sheehan Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sheehan Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Sheehan Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wright.
A telegraphed right hand from Sheehan Jr misses the target.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wright.
Wright misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wright has a couple of punches blocked by Sheehan Jr.

Sheehan Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sheehan Jr works Wright's body with a nice hook.
Sheehan Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wright.
Wright looks to land a right hand but Sheehan Jr moved out of range.
Wright throws a lazy uppercut
and Sheehan Jr counters with a good low kick that Wright was not able to check.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sheehan Jr on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright slips under a jab from Sheehan Jr.
Wright swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sheehan Jr tries to land a leg kick but Wright saw it coming and moves away.
Wright scores with a punch to the head.
Wright lands with a right hand.
Sheehan Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Sheehan Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sheehan Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Wright blocks a head kick by Sheehan Jr.
Wright connects with a single shot there.
Wright looks to throw the jab but Sheehan Jr is out of range.
Wright tries to clinch but Sheehan Jr is having none of it.
The fighters circling - Wright throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Wright misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yong Wright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wright has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yong Wright!
A victorious Yong Wright thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.