PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian L Schou (ranked 7410 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Zuccari (ranked 6162 p4p, 0 weight class). Sebastian L Schou could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Felipe Zuccari's chin.

L Schou
vs
Zuccari

170 cm
25
184 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
24
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sebastian L Schou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Felipe Zuccari!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schou throws a body kick, spinning off balance

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

Schou is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Zuccari presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Zuccari scores with a shot to the side of Schou's head.
Stalling in the clinch from Zuccari.

Schou has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Zuccari clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zuccari trying to control the hands but Schou won't let him.
Zuccari tries to escape but Schou has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuccari trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Zuccari is keeping busy.

Schou seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Zuccari's chin but Zuccari turns very nicely into Schou's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Zuccari.
Zuccari sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuccari wants to stand but Schou is controlling his posture from full guard.
Zuccari not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuccari wants to pass the guard but Schou is keeping the position.
Zuccari passes Schou's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Schou wants to control but Zuccari is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zuccari prevents Schou from improving his position.
Schou wants to control but Zuccari is keeping busy.
Schou is trying to get back to full guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Zuccari moves into the clinch.
Schou is trying to drag Zuccari to the mat but Zuccari just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Schou has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zuccari uses from the top position.

Zuccari thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Schou looking to control but Zuccari passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zuccari throws a strike but Schou avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Felipe Zuccari will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Schou shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Schou was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Schou wants to control but Zuccari is keeping him busy.

Schou is trying to get an arm triangle but Zuccari is defending well.
Zuccari manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuccari is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Schou trying to control but Zuccari postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuccari is nestled in close to Schou, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Zuccari seems to be looking for submissions.
Schou keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zuccari thows a huge punch but Schou dodges it nicely.
Schou has a hand on Zuccari's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Zuccari takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Zuccari controlling from the full mount.
Schou tries to improve his position but instead Zuccari has taken his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schou is really stuck here.
Felipe Zuccari has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zuccari is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Zuccari is landing with strikes from the back.
Schou wants to control his opponent's hands but Zuccari gets his hands free.
Good control from Zuccari.

Schou showing good submission defense here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuccari biding his time, controlling Schou.
Zuccari's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Zuccari looking for the RNC.
Schou wants to control his opponent's hands but Zuccari gets his hands free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A lull in the action here.
Schou trying to get back to his feet but Zuccari is in full control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Zuccari is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Zuccari looking to break Schou's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Schou remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Zuccari will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Schou's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Schou is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Zuccari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Zuccari throws a head kick that misses.
Zuccari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Zuccari has closed the distance and engaged Schou in a clinch.

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

Zuccari clinches up with Schou and pushes him back against the cage.
Zuccari gets underhooks to prevent Schou's takedown attempt.
Schou tries to pull guard but Zuccari won't allow it.

Zuccari gets control of Schou's arms and successfully pulls guard. Zuccari will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Zuccari has his feet on Schou's thighs here. He's pushed Schou off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Schou screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Felipe Zuccari!