PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mamed Khalidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulio Pidaraskez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mamed Khalidov had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Khalidov
vs
Pidaraskez

183 cm
25
187 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

179 cm
25
196 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mamed Khalidov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hulio Pidaraskez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pidaraskez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Khalidov's waist but Khalidov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pidaraskez off to one side.
Pidaraskez shoots and misses

and Khalidov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pidaraskez won't be happy with that.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Khalidov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Pidaraskez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Khalidov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pidaraskez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Khalidov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Khalidov thows a huge punch but Pidaraskez dodges it nicely.
Pidaraskez wants to control but Khalidov is keeping busy.
Khalidov wants to free his trapped foot but Pidaraskez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pidaraskez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pidaraskez is trying to control the position but Khalidov postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pidaraskez keeping moving, preventing Khalidov from controlling successfully.
Pidaraskez is adopting a defensive guard.
Khalidov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pidaraskez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pidaraskez pulls Khalidov in to control the position.
Khalidov wants to control from the top but Pidaraskez keeps moving.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pidaraskez looks for a takedown but Khalidov sprawls well.
Mamed Khalidov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hulio Pidaraskez.
Khalidov slaps away a takedown attempt from Pidaraskez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pidaraskez with a poor takedown

and Khalidov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Khalidov.

Pidaraskez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pidaraskez looking to control.
Khalidov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pidaraskez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pidaraskez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khalidov throws an elbow that misses. Pidaraskez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Khalidov's guard. Nice move by Pidaraskez!
Pidaraskez preventing the sweep.

Pidaraskez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pidaraskez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pidaraskez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khalidov keeping moving, preventing Pidaraskez from controlling successfully.
Pidaraskez preventing the sweep.
Pidaraskez advances position into side control!
Pidaraskez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khalidov keeps working.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pidaraskez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Pidaraskez is trying to get an arm triangle but Khalidov is defending well.
Khalidov holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Khalidov is not content to let Pidaraskez control the position.
Khalidov wants to control but Pidaraskez postures up.

Pidaraskez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Khalidov sneaks back into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pidaraskez seems to be looking for submissions.

Pidaraskez is looking for a kimura here.
Pidaraskez is trying to control the action in half guard but Khalidov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Khalidov wants to control but Pidaraskez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Khalidov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pidaraskez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pidaraskez's back!
Pidaraskez is really stuck here.
Khalidov doesn't have the hooks in and Pidaraskez manages to turn into his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khalidov keeping moving, preventing Pidaraskez from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pidaraskez wants to pass the guard but Khalidov is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hulio Pidaraskez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Pidaraskez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Khalidov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Khalidov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pidaraskez sees it coming and defends easily.
Pidaraskez wants to control but Khalidov is keeping busy.

Pidaraskez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Khalidov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Khalidov is looking for a kimura but Pidaraskez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Khalidov to get the leverage.
Pidaraskez wants to improve his position but Khalidov is controlling well.
Pidaraskez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Khalidov wants to control from the top but Pidaraskez keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pidaraskez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Pidaraskez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Khalidov uses it to pass to side control.
Pidaraskez is looking for a sweep.
Mamed Khalidov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Khalidov in side control lands a decent elbow.

Khalidov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pidaraskez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pidaraskez sneaks back into half guard.
Pidaraskez trying to control but Khalidov postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pidaraskez actively working from the bottom here.
Khalidov throwing shots but Pidaraskez is blocking nicely.
Khalidov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Khalidov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pidaraskez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Khalidov.
Pidaraskez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pidaraskez has control of Khalidov's left arm, preventing Khalidov from doing any damage.
Pidaraskez tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pidaraskez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Khalidov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Pidaraskez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Pidaraskez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pidaraskez is breathing heavily.

Pidaraskez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Khalidov defends it easily.
Pidaraskez looking to control.
Khalidov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pidaraskez swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Pidaraskez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pidaraskez trying to keep a closed guard but Khalidov is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pidaraskez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Khalidov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Khalidov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pidaraskez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Khalidov passes Pidaraskez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Khalidov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pidaraskez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pidaraskez wants to sweep here but Khalidov controlling him for the moment.
Khalidov throws a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pidaraskez trying to keep a closed guard but Khalidov is proving a slippery customer.
Khalidov postures up in Pidaraskez's guard and throws a big left but Pidaraskez blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hulio Pidaraskez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Khalidov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Khalidov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pidaraskez sprawls well initially but Khalidov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pidaraskez tries to get to full guard but Khalidov has control of the leg.

Khalidov seems to be looking for submissions.
Khalidov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pidaraskez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pidaraskez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Khalidov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Khalidov's back!
Khalidov is trying to break free.

Pidaraskez working for a choke but Khalidov is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Khalidov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pidaraskez trying to control momentarily.

Pidaraskez has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Pidaraskez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pidaraskez is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Khalidov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Khalidov for a finish.

Pidaraskez looking for the choke from the back.
Khalidov turns into Pidaraskez and is now in his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Khalidov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Khalidov scoring with some ground and pound.
Pidaraskez is controlling Khalidov's posture.
Pidaraskez working a defensive guard here.
Pidaraskez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Khalidov is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pidaraskez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Khalidov!

Pidaraskez wants to finish this one by submission but Khalidov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pidaraskez.
Khalidov is desperately trying to improve his position but Pidaraskez has a good base and remains in mount.
Khalidov wants to control but Pidaraskez is having none of it.
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!

Pidaraskez looking to secure an arm triangle but Khalidov defends it well.

Pidaraskez is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Khalidov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Khalidov shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pidaraskez wants to control the pace but Khalidov is squirming around nicely.
Khalidov tries to reverse the position but Pidaraskez maintains control.

Pidaraskez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Khalidov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Pidaraskez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Khalidov is looking to escape.
Khalidov is desperately trying to improve his position but Pidaraskez has a good base and remains in mount.

Pidaraskez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Khalidov has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Pidaraskez is working for a guillotine from mount but Khalidov frees his head quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pidaraskez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Khalidov has worked his arm free - good work by Khalidov!
Pidaraskez working away.

Pidaraskez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Khalidov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pidaraskez working away.

Pidaraskez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pidaraskez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
What's Khalidov going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hulio Pidaraskez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pidaraskez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hulio Pidaraskez!
Hulio Pidaraskez took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.