PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwight Schrute (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Zalcock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schrute comes into the arena with Thunderstruck by AC DC blaring out of the sound system. Zalcock comes into a darkened arena with his song building. El Metro kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Schrute
vs
Zalcock

194 cm
27
280 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

195 cm
23
245 lbs
9 - 1 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dwight Schrute!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hugo Zalcock!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schrute falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zalcock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Zalcock.
Schrute throws a series of punches but Zalcock avoids them all with ease.
Schrute falls off balance throwing a combination

and Zalcock counters with a single leg into guard. Schrute didn't expect that.

Zalcock 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.
Schrute is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zalcock is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zalcock wants to control from the top but Schrute keeps moving.
Zalcock looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zalcock looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zalcock forces his way into half guard.

Zalcock is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schrute sees it coming and defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Zalcock is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schrute doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zalcock.
Zalcock trying to mount his opponent but Schrute defends it.
Zalcock throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zalcock trying to control from half guard but Schrute is working away.

Zalcock is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zalcock looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Zalcock is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schrute has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Zalcock is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Schrute wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zalcock wants to control but Schrute is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Zalcock dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Zalcock lands with a shot to the body.
Schrute throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zalcock misses with a wild body shot.
Dwight Schrute is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schrute misses with a combination
and Zalcock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Dwight Schrute has been cut.
Zalcock wants to clinch up but Schrute keeps it at a distance.
Schrute stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Schrute wants it to stay on the feet.
Zalcock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zalcock fails to land with a series of punches.
Zalcock slips a straight right by Schrute.
The crowd cheers as Schrute lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zalcock doesn't seem phased though.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Zalcock. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Schrute throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zalcock counters with a three punch combo that has Schrute backing up. Schrute nods at Zalcock to acknowledge the strikes.
Schrute throws a right and a left that Zalcock avoids nicely.
Schrute throws a nice looking combination but Zalcock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Zalcock clinches up with Schrute and pushes him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Zalcock.
Zalcock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schrute backwards.

Zalcock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zalcock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schrute swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Schrute misses with a combination
and Zalcock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Schrute throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zalcock counters with a stiff right hand.
Zalcock digs a good body shot into Schrute's ribs.

Zalcock pushes Schrute up against the cage in a clinch.

Schrute breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schrute shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Schrute falls off balance throwing a combination

so Zalcock counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zalcock stops Schrute from standing up.
Zalcock passes Schrute's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zalcock tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schrute knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Schrute avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zalcock.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zalcock is trying to control the action in half guard but Schrute is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Zalcock is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Schrute is trying to stand back up but Zalcock is controlling him
Zalcock is pressing down on Schrute's thigh, looking to free his foot. Schrute is holding on for now.
Schrute is staying active underneath Zalcock, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Schrute on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Schrute tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zalcock is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schrute doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zalcock.
Zalcock prevents Schrute from standing back up.

Zalcock is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schrute is just riding it out for now. Zalcock eventually gives up the hold.

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.
Schrute won't allow Zalcock to pass to mount.
Schrute knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zalcock on the ground.
Schrute is trying to stand up here but Zalcock is controlling him well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Zalcock wants to work for an arm triangle but Schrute is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Zalcock is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Zalcock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dwight Schrute's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Schrute throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zalcock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zalcock thows a body shot but no joy.
Zalcock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schrute.
Schrute swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zalcock counters with a three punch combo that has Schrute backing up. Schrute nods at Zalcock to acknowledge the strikes.
Zalcock tries to bum rush Schrute with a series of wild strikes but Schrute uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zalcock moves in looking to clinch but Schrute pushes him off.
Schrute works over Zalcock's head and body with a nice combination.
Schrute throws a right hand that Zalcock ducks under and follows up with a left that Zalcock also avoids with ease.
Schrute misses with a jab, cross combination.
Schrute misses with a few strikes there.
Zalcock wants to clinch up but Schrute keeps it at a distance.
Zalcock thows a body shot but no joy.
Zalcock misses the body punch
and Schrute counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Schrute as Zalcock shoots in.
Schrute blocks the body kick.
Schrute uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zalcock.
Some wild striking there from Schrute.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zalcock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Schrute throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zalcock counters with a nice uppercut.
Schrute misses with the combination.
Schrute falls off balance throwing a combination

and Zalcock counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nice body punch from Zalcock - that landed with a thud.
A frustrated look appears on Schrute's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zalcock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Schrute wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zalcock has him pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Zalcock.

Zalcock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice combination there by Schrute.
Schrute scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Schrute throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zalcock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schrute misses with a two punch combination.
Schrute misses with a double jab.
Schrute throws a combination that misses
and Zalcock counters with a straight right hand.
Dwight Schrute is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schrute throws a left and a right that both miss

and Zalcock counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zalcock sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Schrute defending well though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zalcock sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Zalcock wants to work for an arm triangle but Schrute is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zalcock thows a huge punch but Schrute dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schrute is looking to escape.
Schrute trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Zalcock wants to control but Schrute is keeping him busy.
Schrute is trying to stand up here but Zalcock is controlling him well.

Zalcock seems to be working for a kimura but Schrute defends the submission attempt.
Schrute wants to stand back up but Zalcock manages to pass into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Schrute is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Zalcock is controlling him well.
Zalcock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schrute keeps working.
Sloppy strikes there by Zalcock.
Dwight Schrute has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Zalcock is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schrute is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hugo Zalcock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schrute throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Zalcock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zalcock 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Zalcock!