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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stu Pidaso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timur Umarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Umarov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rizavdi Ismailov - Vpered Akhmat. The key to victory for Stu Pidaso has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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178 cm
25
183 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily |
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stu Pidaso !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timur Umarov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pidaso shoots in for a double leg but Umarov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pidaso dives in and grabs Umarov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Umarov pushes down on Pidaso 's head and hops out.
Umarov unleashes a big counter combination but Pidaso bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pidaso shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Umarov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stu Pidaso . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Umarov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Umarov lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pidaso wants to get back to his feet but Umarov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Umarov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umarov stops Pidaso from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pidaso wants to sweep but no luck.
Umarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pidaso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Umarov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Umarov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Umarov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pidaso is looking to regain half guard here but Umarov keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pidaso manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Umarov taking some punishment here, with Pidaso in his half guard.
Umarov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Umarov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pidaso .
Pidaso pushing down on Umarov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Umarov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Pidaso not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Umarov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pidaso looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Umarov keeping hold of Pidaso 's head, controlling as best he can.
Umarov is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pidaso missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Umarov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pidaso is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pidaso missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pidaso is trying to control the action in half guard but Umarov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pidaso has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Umarov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Umarov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Umarov is looking to improve his position.
Umarov looking for submissions off his back.
Umarov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umarov managing to control the position.
Pidaso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Umarov is keeping the position for now.
Umarov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pidaso gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pidaso passes Umarov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pidaso thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Umarov's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Timur Umarov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pidaso shoots in but Umarov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pidaso fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pidaso enables Umarov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pidaso manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Umarov prevents Pidaso from getting back to his feet.
Umarov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Umarov postures up and lands a big shot to Pidaso 's brow.
Umarov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umarov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pidaso wants to stand and escape but Umarov is having none of it.
Pidaso has momentary wrist control but Umarov slips an elbow through the middle.
Umarov lands a couple of elbows.
Umarov postures up and lands a big shot to Pidaso 's brow.
Timur Umarov has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pidaso is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Umarov is controlling him.
Umarov distracts Pidaso with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Umarov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Umarov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Umarov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Umarov forces his way into half guard.
Pidaso is looking to escape.
Pidaso wants to control but Umarov passes into side.
Pidaso tries to bench press Umarov off him but Umarov keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umarov working the ground and pound from side control.
Umarov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pidaso to see if he's OK.
Check out the look on Umarov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Umarov scores with punches from side control.
Umarov cracks Pidaso with a big right hand but Pidaso just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Umarov working the head and body with strikes.
Umarov staying calm.
Umarov scores with punches from side control.
A lull in the action here as Umarov stalls from top position.
Umarov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umarov has an Americana. Pidaso didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Umarov is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Umarov hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Timur Umarov!
A very excited looking Timur Umarov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
35% |
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