PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Abdullah Sajid (ranked 3979 p4p, 401 weight class) and Barry Diemomd (ranked 4661 p4p, 446 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Sajid
vs
Diemomd

178 cm
25
156 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

179 cm
21
165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abdullah Sajid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barry Diemomd!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diemomd misses with a wild body shot.
Diemomd throws a low kick but Sajid avoids it.
A combination from Diemomd does no damage.
Sajid tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diemomd swivels and escapes.
Sajid slips a straight right by Diemomd.
Diemomd throws a leg kick but Sajid sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Diemomd throws a hook but Sajid blocks it.
Sajid darts in looking for a takedown but Diemomd gets double underhooks and turns Sajid into the cage.
Diemomd keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Despite the aggression on Diemomd's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdullah Sajid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diemomd throws a hook to the side of Sajid's head but Sajid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sajid looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diemomd is fending him off so far but Sajid persists. Nope, Diemomd circles away and we're back to standing.
Diemomd misses with a looping right.
Diemomd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sajid.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sajid.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sajid misses with a takedown attempt - Diemomd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diemomd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diemomd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sajid moves away.
Sajid shoots in and drives through. Diemomd sprawls well.
Sajid defending well as Diemomd loads up on a big left hand.
Diemomd throws a hook but Sajid blocks it.
Sajid has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sajid there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diemomd misses with an uppercut. Sajid saw that one coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sajid is defended easily by Diemomd.
Sajid is breathing heavily.
Sajid ducks under a wild hook from Diemomd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sajid.
Despite the aggression on Diemomd's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Diemomd misses with a series of wild punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sajid tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diemomd sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sajid somewhat.
A jab from Diemomd misses.
Diemomd misses with a straight right.
Sajid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diemomd.
Sajid avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diemomd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Sajid looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Diemomd!
Diemomd is looking to regain half guard here but Sajid keeps moving and retains side control.
I wouldn't like to be where Diemomd is right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sajid is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diemomd is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Diemomd is looking for a sweep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Sajid looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Diemomd tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sajid wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Sajid is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diemomd is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Sajid is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diemomd has escaped the position, nice work there.
Diemomd sneaks back into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diemomd moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Diemomd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sajid can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diemomd wants to sweep but no luck.

Sajid is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sajid postures up.

Sajid drops back, looking for a kneebar! Diemomd looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Diemomd looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Diemomd!

Sajid is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Diemomd off and has taken his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sajid looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Diemomd taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abdullah Sajid!
An out of breath Abdullah Sajid thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.