|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Barry Diemomd (ranked 6173 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raymond Shabalala (ranked 4001 p4p, 0 weight class). Raymond Shabalala is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 179 cm
21
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
|
178 cm
25
158 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
|
Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Tends to cut |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barry Diemomd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raymond Shabalala!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diemomd misses with a looping right.
Shabalala slips a straight right by Diemomd.
Shabalala shoots in looking for a takedown but Diemomd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shabalala's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diemomd leaves Shabalala with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shabalala darts in looking for a takedown but Diemomd gets double underhooks and turns Shabalala into the cage.
Barry Diemomd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Shabalala.
Shabalala shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diemomd as he jumps to the side.
Shabalala drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Diemomd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diemomd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diemomd throws a shot from downtown. Shabalala moves away and avoids it.
Shabalala with the counter takedown but Diemomd avoids it easily.
A big right from Diemomd misses.
Shabalala throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diemomd's waist but Diemomd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shabalala off to one side.
Diemomd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shabalala defending well as Diemomd loads up on a big left hand.
Shabalala ducks under a wild hook from Diemomd.
The fighters circling - Diemomd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diemomd throws a shot from downtown. Shabalala moves away and avoids it.
Diemomd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shabalala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diemomd.
Shabalala will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diemomd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shabalala shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Shabalala looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diemomd is looking to improve his position.
Diemomd taking some punishment here, with Shabalala in his half guard.
Shabalala throwing shots but Diemomd is blocking nicely.
Shabalala is nestled in close to Diemomd, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diemomd trying to control here.
Diemomd avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shabalala.
Shabalala is thwarting Diemomd's attempts to control the position.
Diemomd blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shabalala.
Diemomd is trying to stand up here but Shabalala is controlling him well.
Diemomd wants to get back to full guard.
Shabalala thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diemomd's head.
Diemomd throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shabalala lands strikes from half guard.
Diemomd trying to hold on to Shabalala's head to control him but Shabalala postures up.
Shabalala is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shabalala lands a nice short elbow.
Shabalala prevents Diemomd from improving his position.
Shabalala is working for a kimura but Diemomd is defending it quite comfortably.
Shabalala missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shabalala lands with a punch from half guard.
Shabalala working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shabalala slips a nice elbow through Diemomd's hands, connecting with Diemomd's forehead.
Diemomd avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shabalala.
Diemomd has hold of Shabalala's hands but Shabalala slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shabalala 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shabalala lands a nice short elbow.
Diemomd knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shabalala on the ground.
Shabalala is nestled in close to Diemomd, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Diemomd avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shabalala.
Diemomd tries to get to full guard but Shabalala has control of the leg.
Shabalala lands strikes from half guard.
Shabalala is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Diemomd tries to kick Shabalala off but Shabalala keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Diemomd actively working from the bottom here.
Shabalala scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shabalala is thwarting Diemomd's attempts to control the position.
Shabalala looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diemomd with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shabalala is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shabalala seems to be looking for submissions.
Shabalala 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diemomd actively working from the bottom here.
Diemomd on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shabalala lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shabalala scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Diemomd is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raymond Shabalala dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shabalala changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diemomd tries to avoid it but Shabalala manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diemomd to the ground. Diemomd escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diemomd missing with a left hand there. Shabalala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raymond Shabalala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diemomd misses with a hook.
Shabalala fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diemomd avoids it really well and circles away.
Diemomd throws a body punch but Shabalala moves out of range.
Shabalala dives in and grabs Diemomd's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diemomd pushes down on Shabalala's head and hops out.
Barry Diemomd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Shabalala.
Diemomd throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diemomd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shabalala.
Diemomd tests Shabalala's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shabalala ducks under a wild hook from Diemomd.
Diemomd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shabalala slips a jab from Diemomd.
Shabalala shoots in for a takedown but Diemomd shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabalala tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diemomd swivels and escapes.
Shabalala shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diemomd as he avoids it easily.
Shabalala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diemomd.
Barry Diemomd is winning the standup battle so far.
Shabalala is breathing heavily.
Diemomd throws a shot from downtown. Shabalala moves away and avoids it.
Shabalala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diemomd.
Diemomd throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diemomd tried to score with a low kick but Shabalala checks it.
Shabalala defending well as Diemomd loads up on a big left hand.
Diemomd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diemomd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diemomd lands a really nice looking cross but Shabalala seems unphased.
Shabalala will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diemomd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diemomd displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shabalala.
Shabalala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diemomd.
Barry Diemomd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diemomd throws a hook to the side of Shabalala's head but Shabalala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Shabalala.
A jab from Diemomd misses.
Diemomd throws a hook but Shabalala blocks it.
Shabalala is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Diemomd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diemomd misses with a looping right.
Shabalala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diemomd.
Diemomd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shabalala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shabalala shoots in for a takedown but Diemomd shows good takedown defense.
Diemomd takes a swing at Shabalala's ribcage but misses.
Shabalala moves away from the strike by Diemomd.
Shabalala is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diemomd throws out a loose jab but Shabalala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diemomd looks to land a left hand but Shabalala moved out of range nicely.
And Shabalala tries to counter it with a takedown but Diemomd pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sloppy strikes from Diemomd. Those never looked like landing.
Shabalala is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A telegraphed right hand from Diemomd misses the target.
Diemomd looks to throw the jab but Shabalala is out of range.
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!
Shabalala shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diemomd pinned against the cage. Diemomd gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Diemomd misses with an uppercut.
No luck for Shabalala with that takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shabalala.
Shabalala blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Diemomd misses its intended target.
Diemomd misses with a straight right.
Shabalala tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice defenses there by Shabalala.
Diemomd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shabalala manages to avoid it.
Shabalala checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shabalala shoots in for a double leg but Diemomd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diemomd stuffs the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Diemomd tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shabalala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diemomd.
Diemomd swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shabalala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shabalala tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Diemomd misses with a looping right.
Shabalala shoots in for a takedown but Diemomd shows good takedown defense.
Shabalala slips under a jab.
Shabalala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diemomd.
Shabalala slips under a jab.
Diemomd misses with an uppercut.
Shabalala staying out of range there.
Shabalala drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diemomd defends it well.
Shabalala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shabalala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diemomd throws out the jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shabalala.
Shabalala moves out of range of the strikes.
Shabalala shoots for a double leg takedown but Diemomd sprawls well. He's pushed Shabalala's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diemomd looks to score with a jab to the body but Shabalala is just out of range.
Shabalala slips under a jab from Diemomd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Diemomd misses.
Shabalala feints the counter takedown.
Diemomd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shabalala on the side of the head.
Diemomd throws a jab when Shabalala was well out of range.
Diemomd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diemomd throws a shot from downtown. Shabalala moves away and avoids it.
Shabalala shoots for a takedown but Diemomd saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diemomd throws a hook but Shabalala avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shabalala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diemomd throws out the jab.
Shabalala shoots in looking for a takedown but Diemomd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shabalala's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shabalala has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shabalala there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diemomd throws a hook but Shabalala blocks it.
Diemomd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shabalala.
Diemomd misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Diemomd misses.
Shabalala moves out of range of the strikes.
Shabalala shoots in looking for a takedown. Diemomd tries to sprawl out of it but Shabalala keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diemomd manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shabalala slips under a jab.
Shabalala feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Diemomd dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Shabalala moves away from the strike by Diemomd.
Diemomd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shabalala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shabalala closes the distance and clinches up with Diemomd, looking for a takedown. Shabalala pushes Diemomd against the cage but Diemomd circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diemomd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shabalala defending well as Diemomd loads up on a big left hand.
Diemomd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shabalala feints the counter takedown.
Some bone on bone action there as Shabalala checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shabalala defending well as Diemomd loads up on a big left hand.
Diemomd misses the jab.
Shabalala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diemomd.
Shabalala shoots in but Diemomd avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A big left from Diemomd misses.
Shabalala is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diemomd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barry Diemomd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Shabalala.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diemomd throws a series of punches but Shabalala avoids them all with ease.
Diemomd misses the jab.
Diemomd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diemomd throws a hook but Shabalala blocks it.
Shabalala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diemomd connects with a looping right hand.
Diemomd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diemomd leaves Shabalala with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Diemomd misses the target.
Diemomd throws a right hand that Shabalala ducks under and follows up with a left that Shabalala also avoids with ease.
Shabalala shoots in for a takedown but Diemomd shows good takedown defense.
Shabalala moves out of range of the strikes.
Diemomd throws a body punch but Shabalala moves out of range.
Shabalala drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diemomd defends it well.
Diemomd tries a low kick but Shabalala avoids it.
Shabalala fails with a takedown attempt.
Diemomd throws a hook to the side of Shabalala's head but Shabalala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shabalala ducks under a wild hook from Diemomd.
Diemomd misses with a hook.
Diemomd misses with an uppercut. Shabalala saw that one coming.
Shabalala changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Diemomd throws a hook to the side of Shabalala's head but Shabalala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diemomd throws a hook but Shabalala blocks it.
Shabalala drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diemomd defends it well.
Diemomd throws a hook but Shabalala blocks it.
Shabalala tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diemomd swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shabalala or perhaps it was just good defense by Diemomd, which made it look bad.
Shabalala has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Diemomd misses with a looping left.
Shabalala misses with a takedown attempt - Diemomd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shabalala moves away from the strike by Diemomd.
Diemomd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shabalala tries for a takedown but Diemomd sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diemomd appears to be looking for a big counter.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diemomd lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shabalala has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shabalala and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big left from Diemomd misses.
Shabalala moves out of range of the strikes.
Shabalala fails with a takedown attempt.
Diemomd looks to land a right hand but Shabalala moved out of range.
Diemomd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shabalala can do to turn this around?
Nice defenses there by Shabalala.
Shabalala shoots for a double leg takedown but Diemomd sprawls well. He's pushed Shabalala's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diemomd lands with an uppercut that bounces Shabalala off the cage and back into range.
Diemomd missing with a left hand there. Shabalala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diemomd throws a lazy right hand but Shabalala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shabalala misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shabalala moves out of range of the strikes.
Diemomd throws an overhand right that lands on Shabalala's shoulder, as Shabalala tries to avoid the shot.
Shabalala shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diemomd defends it nicely.
Shabalala fails with a takedown attempt.
Diemomd misses the shot to the body.
Diemomd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shabalala dives in and grabs Diemomd's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diemomd pushes down on Shabalala's head and hops out.
Diemomd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shabalala circles away quickly and effectively.
Diemomd misses with a looping left.
Diemomd misses with a looping right.
Diemomd looks to score with a jab to the body but Shabalala is just out of range.
Diemomd misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shabalala shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diemomd sprawls well. Diemomd wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shabalala gets slowly back to his feet.
Diemomd misses with a hook.
Diemomd throws a shot from downtown. Shabalala moves away and avoids it.
Diemomd looks to throw the jab but Shabalala is out of range.
Shabalala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diemomd.
Shabalala shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diemomd but Diemomd pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Diemomd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Diemomd misses the target.
Shabalala shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diemomd but Diemomd pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fighters circling - Diemomd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shabalala or perhaps it was just good defense by Diemomd, which made it look bad.
An attempted straight right counter from Diemomd misses the target.
Diemomd throws a lazy right hand but Shabalala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diemomd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diemomd throws a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Diemomd showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diemomd has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:26
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:26
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Diemomd!
Our winner, Barry Diemomd, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
52% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
