PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Big Fuss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulio Pidaraskez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hulio Pidaraskez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fuss
vs
Pidaraskez

190 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
25
196 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Big Fuss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hulio Pidaraskez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pidaraskez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fuss but Fuss pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Fuss closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Fuss manages to break the clinch.
Fuss displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Hulio Pidaraskez has been cut.
Pidaraskez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Fuss moves into the clinch.

Fuss breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pidaraskez shoots in for a double leg but Fuss sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Fuss darts in and clinches Pidaraskez up against the cage.
Fuss gets underhooks to prevent Pidaraskez's takedown attempt.
Big Fuss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hulio Pidaraskez.
Pidaraskez tries to pull guard but Fuss won't allow it.
Pidaraskez wants to take the fight to the mat but Fuss manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fuss prevents a takedown attempt there.

Fuss breaks the clinch.

Fuss clinches up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuss stops a takedown attempt from Pidaraskez.

Fuss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Fuss closes the distance and clinches.

Fuss turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pidaraskez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pidaraskez wants to improve his position but Fuss is controlling well.
Pidaraskez is trying to maintain the position but Fuss is very close to passing his half guard.
Pidaraskez gets back to full guard.
Fuss wants to get up but he can't break Pidaraskez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fuss knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pidaraskez on the ground.

Pidaraskez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pidaraskez is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuss would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Pidaraskez controls Fuss momentarily but Fuss frees himself.
Fuss wanted to stand there but Pidaraskez had control of the position.
Pidaraskez managing to control the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pidaraskez closes the distance and clinches up with Fuss, looking for a takedown. Pidaraskez pushes Fuss against the cage but Fuss circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pidaraskez misses with a takedown attempt - Fuss sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Big Fuss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuss throws a nice looking combination but Pidaraskez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fuss works over Pidaraskez's head and body with a nice combination.

Fuss gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Fuss lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pidaraskez trying to control from the bottom.
Pidaraskez is looking for a sweep. Fuss is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Pidaraskez looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pidaraskez trying to control but Fuss postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuss seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fuss is thwarting Pidaraskez's attempts to control the position.
Pidaraskez is positioning himself well to prevent Fuss advancing to mount.
Pidaraskez tries to roll over but Fuss keeps him under control.

Pidaraskez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pidaraskez is trying to control but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
It looks like Fuss is going to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Fuss dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hulio Pidaraskez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Fuss scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Danga de danga de dang - Fuss scores with a four punch combination!

Fuss closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Fuss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fuss lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fuss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pidaraskez shoots in for a takedown but Fuss shows good takedown defense.

Fuss closes the distance and clinches.
Pidaraskez is trying desperately to land a takedown but Fuss is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Pidaraskez.

Fuss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fuss rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pidaraskez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Big Fuss is winning the standup battle so far.

Fuss gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Fuss breaks the clinch.
Fuss lands a glancing blow to the side of Pidaraskez's head.
Jab from Fuss.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fuss instigates a clinch.
Pidaraskez tries to score a body lock takedown but Fuss shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fuss throws a knee to the head but misses.

Fuss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fuss tries to work over Pidaraskez's front leg with a kick but Pidaraskez checks it.
Fuss looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fuss scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Fuss darts in and clinches Pidaraskez up against the cage.
Pidaraskez fails to pull guard.
Big Fuss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hulio Pidaraskez.
Fuss makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Fuss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Fuss takes the fight into the clinch.
Pidaraskez tries for a takedown but Fuss manages to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pidaraskez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fuss stalling in the clinch.

Fuss is trying to trip Pidaraskez. He has hold of a leg but Pidaraskez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Fuss persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fuss would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fuss will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pidaraskez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fuss!

Fuss is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Pidaraskez locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Fuss is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hulio Pidaraskez!