PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Sheedy (ranked 146 p4p, 22 weight class) and Damien The Omen (ranked 682 p4p, 87 weight class). The Omen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Number of the Beast - Iron Maiden. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sheedy
vs
The Omen

172 cm
22
160 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

177 cm
20
165 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Sheedy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Damien The Omen!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Omen moves out of range as Sheedy strikes.
The Omen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Omen throws out a counter right but Sheedy avoids it with no problem.
Sheedy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sheedy cracks The Omen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The Omen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sheedy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sheedy connects with a good right hand that stumbles The Omen. The Omen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The Omen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sheedy.

The Omen is rocked!

Sheedy forces The Omen back against the cage and clinches.
A body shot lands from The Omen.
The Omen lands with a short shot to the head.
Sheedy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Omen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sheedy backwards.
The Omen has a couple of punches blocked by Sheedy.
Sheedy misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from The Omen.

The Omen gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The Omen wants to free his trapped foot but Sheedy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sheedy is trying to maintain the position but The Omen is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Omen prevents Sheedy from improving his position.
The Omen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sheedy pushes The Omen off looking to stand but The Omen dives back in and keeps control.
The Omen throwing shots but Sheedy is blocking nicely.
The Omen is looking to advance position but Sheedy won't allow it.
The Omen thows a huge punch but Sheedy dodges it nicely.
Sheedy is looking to improve his position.
The Omen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sheedy defending well though.
The Omen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sheedy defending well though.
Sheedy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The Omen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The Omen thows a huge punch but Sheedy dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Omen prevents Sheedy from improving his position.
Sheedy blocking the ground and pound attempt from The Omen.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sheedy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The Omen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Omen cracks Sheedy with a solid left hand.

Sheedy is looking for a triangle but The Omen pushes his legs off easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sheedy holds on and takes a little breather.

Sheedy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Omen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sheedy pulls The Omen in close to prevent any damage.
The Omen postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Omen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sheedy is trying to keep The Omen in close.

Sheedy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Omen throws a big elbow that misses.
The Omen throws a big right hand that misses.
Sheedy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The Omen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The Omen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The Omen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sheedy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Omen.
The Omen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sheedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The Omen with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheedy is pulling down on The Omen's head to control his posture.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Sheedy closes the distance and pushes The Omen back into the cage.
The Omen throws a punch but it's blocked by Sheedy.
Sheedy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sheedy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Sheedy on the inside.
The Omen has Sheedy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sheedy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The Omen tries for a takedown. No joy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sheedy.
Sheedy misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Omen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
I was talking to Sheedy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sheedy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sheedy blocking some punches.
The Omen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sheedy misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Omen throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Omen.
The Omen blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Damien The Omen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Sheedy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

The Omen pushes Sheedy up against the cage in a clinch.
The Omen wants a takedown but no success here.

The Omen pulls guard effortlessly.
The Omen is looking to sweep but instead, Sheedy has passed into half guard.
The Omen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The Omen is trying to control the position but Sheedy postures up.
The Omen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheedy wants to control from the top but The Omen keeps moving.
Sheedy preventing the sweep.
The Omen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sheedy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sheedy trying to control but The Omen is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheedy won't allow The Omen to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Omen is on top in guard.

Sheedy looking to control.
The Omen throws a big elbow that misses.
Sheedy has The Omen pulled in close to control his posture.
The Omen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sheedy is controlling The Omen's posture.
The Omen is looking to work some ground and pound but Sheedy has wrist control.
Sheedy controlling the position.
Sheedy looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheedy keeping moving, preventing The Omen from controlling successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sheedy misses with a lunging right hand
and The Omen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sheedy throws a lazy right hand but The Omen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kevin Sheedy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Omen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sheedy was well out of range. Poor timing from The Omen.

The Omen moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Omen.
Sheedy gets through The Omen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Omen trying to stall but Sheedy improves his position.
The Omen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sheedy backwards.
The Omen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Omen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Omen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Sheedy.
The Omen is working Sheedy over against the cage.
Sheedy gets underhooks to prevent The Omen's takedown attempt.
Sheedy throws a punch but it's blocked by The Omen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Omen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sheedy.
Sheedy lands a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Omen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sheedy tries to throw a body punch but The Omen avoids it by throwing Sheedy back against the cage.
The Omen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sheedy prevents a body shot from The Omen.
A left hand lands to the body for The Omen.
The Omen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sheedy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kevin Sheedy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien The Omen.
The Omen scores with a jab to the jaw.

The Omen moves into the clinch.
The Omen struggles to land a body shot inside as Sheedy controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Omen.

The Omen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. The Omen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sheedy wants to control from the top but The Omen keeps moving.
The Omen tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Omen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The Omen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The Omen works his foot free and advances to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sheedy tries to hold on but The Omen postures up.
Sheedy sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The Omen throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sheedy to regain full guard.
Sheedy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Omen tries to free his leg and advance position but Sheedy is retaining full guard.
The Omen throwing strikes but missing.
Sheedy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Omen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien The Omen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sheedy tries to clinch up but The Omen circles away and keeps his distance.

The Omen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The Omen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Omen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Sheedy looking for a guillotine here but The Omen defends easily.
Sheedy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Omen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The Omen throwing strikes from guard but Sheedy blocks nicely.
The Omen throwing strikes from guard but Sheedy blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Omen trying to control but Sheedy is working from the bottom.
Sheedy looking to control.
Sheedy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Omen.
The Omen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sheedy trying to keep a closed guard but The Omen is proving a slippery customer.
The Omen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sheedy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sheedy has The Omen pulled in close to control his posture.
Sheedy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sheedy seems keen to control The Omen's posture.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The Omen defending well as Sheedy loads up on a big left hand.
The Omen ducks right into an uppercut from Sheedy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheedy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sheedy misses with an uppercut.
Sheedy staying out of range there.
The Omen punishes Sheedy's body with a nice straight punch.
The Omen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sheedy throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting The Omen counter with a right hand.
Sheedy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kevin Sheedy is winning the standup battle so far.
The Omen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sheedy.
The Omen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sheedy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sheedy swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Omen scores with a jab to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sheedy clinches up against the cage.
The Omen throws a head punch that misses.
The Omen wants a takedown.
Sheedy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The Omen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sheedy misses with the head strike.
Sheedy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Omen.
The Omen blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Omen.
The Omen lands a left hand.
The Omen swings wildly with an uppercut but Sheedy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sheedy lands with a short shot to the head.
Sheedy swings wildly with an uppercut but The Omen uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Omen misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Omen.
Damien The Omen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sheedy is trying to break the clinch but The Omen is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheedy swings wildly with an uppercut but The Omen uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Omen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The Omen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sheedy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from The Omen.
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!
The Omen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sheedys head.
The Omen misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Omen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sheedy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sheedy lands with a right to the head.
Sheedy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Omen tries to work over Sheedy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sheedy misses with some punches.
The Omen is trying to drag Sheedy to the mat but Sheedy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kevin Sheedy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien The Omen.
The Omen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Damien The Omen just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by The Omen.
Sheedy slips a straight right by The Omen.
Sheedy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
No joy there for Sheedy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sheedy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The Omen is still on wobbly legs! Can Sheedy finish him?
Sheedy wobbles The Omen with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Sheedy dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts The Omen to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kevin Sheedy!
Kevin Sheedy retains his lightweight title!