PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Don Sheidu (ranked 1232 p4p, 77 weight class) and Barry Diemomd (ranked 3834 p4p, 193 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sheidu
vs
Diemomd

167 cm
27
139 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

179 cm
23
142 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Don Sheidu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barry Diemomd!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diemomd throws a lazy right hand but Sheidu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Sheidu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diemomd throws a looping overhand right but Sheidu ducks down to avoid it.
Sheidu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sheidu is looking to counter punch.
Sheidu dodges the punch combination from Diemomd.
Diemomd goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Diemomd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheidu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sheidu moves away from the strike by Diemomd.
Sheidu feinted with a counter takedown.
Diemomd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diemomd looks to land a right hand but Sheidu moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Diemomd does it's job there.
Sheidu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diemomd avoids it really well and circles away.
Diemomd wants to counter the offense by Sheidu and move into the clinch position.
Diemomd swinging wildly here.
Diemomd lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Diemomd throws out a powerful jab.
Sheidu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sheidu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diemomd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diemomd throws a series of punches but Sheidu avoids them all with ease.
Diemomd just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSheidu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diemomd jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diemomd throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diemomd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sheidu is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sheidu ducks under a wild hook from Diemomd.
Sheidu appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sheidu.
Sheidu staying out of range there.
It looked like Sheidu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Diemomd.
Diemomd pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sheidu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diemomd sprawls and moves away.
Barry Diemomd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diemomd throws a head kick but Sheidu moves out of range.
Diemomd misses with a hook.
Sheidu appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Diemomd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sheidu attempts a counter takedown but Diemomd avoids it well and moves away.
A big left from Diemomd misses.
Barry Diemomd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheidu defending well as Diemomd loads up on a big left hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sheidu.
Sheidu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Sheidu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diemomd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It appears Sheidu was looking to counter with a kick there.
Diemomd swings for the body but Sheidu moves out of range.
Sheidu feinted with a counter takedown.
Sheidu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diemomd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diemomd tries to bum rush Sheidu with a series of wild strikes but Sheidu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diemomd throws an overhand right that lands on Sheidu's shoulder, as Sheidu tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Diemomd.
Sheidu shoots in but no luck this time.
Sheidu avoids the head kick by Diemomd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diemomd lands a head shot.
Diemomd lands with a cross.
Sheidu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diemomd.
Diemomd throws a leg kick but Sheidu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sheidu attempts a counter takedown but Diemomd avoids it well and moves away.
Diemomd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sheidu circles away quickly and effectively.
Diemomd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sheidu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diemomd sprawls and moves away.
Diemomd loads up on a big right hand but Sheidu slips the punch.
A combination from Diemomd does no damage.
Sheidu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diemomd misses with a double jab.
Nice cross by Diemomd.
Diemomd loads up on a big right hand but Sheidu slips the punch.
A big left from Diemomd misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Diemomd dominated that round.
That's time! Sheidu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sheidu dives in for a single leg takedown but Diemomd sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A cross from Diemomd lands.
Sheidu looks for a takedown but Diemomd sprawls well.
Diemomd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diemomd lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Diemomd.
Diemomd looks to throw the jab but Sheidu is out of range.
Sheidu is looking to counter with head kicks.
Barry Diemomd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sheidu shoots in but Diemomd avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Sheidu. 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.
Sheidu avoids the head kick by Diemomd.
Sheidu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diemomd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diemomd scores with a body shot.
Diemomd misses with a body shot.
Sheidu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Diemomd misses with a two punch combination.
Diemomd tries to score with a low kick but Sheidu moves his leg out of the way.
Sheidu wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Diemomd misses with a straight right.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sheidu might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Diemomd 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.
Diemomd throws a leg kick but Sheidu sees it coming and moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Diemomd.
Sheidu shoots in for a takedown but Diemomd shows good takedown defense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diemomd throws a head kick but Sheidu moves out of range.
Diemomd misses with a straight left.
Diemomd throws a jab when Sheidu was well out of range.
Sheidu dodges the punch combination from Diemomd.
Diemomd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diemomd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sheidu blocks a low kick nicely.
Sheidu appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sheidu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Barry Diemomd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diemomd throws a right hand that Sheidu ducks under and follows up with a left that Sheidu also avoids with ease.
Sheidu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A big right from Diemomd misses.
Sheidu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diemomd sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sheidu somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diemomd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sheidu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sheidu throws a quick counter head kick but Diemomd was just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Diemomd.
Sheidu throws a quick counter kick to the body but Diemomd avoids it.
Diemomd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diemomd swinging wildly here.
Sheidu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diemomd looks to land a right hand but Sheidu moved out of range.
Diemomd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diemomd falls off balance throwing a combination

and Sheidu counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Diemomd!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diemomd is looking for a sweep.

Sheidu is working to tighten his grip on Diemomd's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Diemomd has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Sheidu is really squeezing tight and eventually Diemomd passes out! Sheidu breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Don Sheidu!