PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justus Sheehan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colby Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sheehan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Devil. Henderson has chosen Waka Flocka Flame- Hard in The Paint as his entrance music. Colby Henderson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sheehan
vs
Henderson

187 cm
26
205 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

191 cm
30
210 lbs
17 - 13 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justus Sheehan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Colby Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheehan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Henderson tries to avoid it but Sheehan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Henderson to the ground. Henderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Sheehan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Henderson prevents Sheehan from moving into mount.
Henderson defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sheehan is looking to take a break and control but Henderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sheehan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sheehan working the ground and pound but Henderson is defending the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sheehan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Henderson, who protects the arm well.
Sheehan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Henderson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sheehan landing strikes.

Sheehan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Henderson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Sheehan tries for a kimura but Henderson is defending well.
Henderson looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sheehan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Henderson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sheehan but great work by Henderson.
Sheehan is trying to get back to half guard.
Sheehan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan is looking to control Henderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sheehan avoid being mounted?
Sheehan is looking to improve his position.

Sheehan looking for submissions off his back.
Sheehan tries to roll over but Henderson keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sheehan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henderson pulls his head out easily.
Henderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sheehan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Sheehan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henderson pulls his head out easily.
Sheehan works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sheehan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Henderson!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justus Sheehan 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.

Henderson misses with a body shot.
Sheehan misses with a takedown attempt - Henderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sheehan moves in looking to clinch but Henderson pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sheehan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Henderson is squirming around, avoiding Sheehan's attempts to control the action.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Sheehan misses with a head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson is trying to escape the mount but Sheehan keeps good control and instead manages to take Henderson's back.

Sheehan looking to break Henderson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Henderson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sheehan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Henderson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Sheehan is persistently looking for the submission but Henderson is defending it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Sheehan has his arm under Henderson's chin here. Game over son! Sheehan squeezes tightly and Henderson is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Justus Sheehan!
In his post fight interview, Justus Sheehan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.