PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Riccardo Schiesaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curt Perfect (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Schiesaro
vs
Perfect

183 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Riccardo Schiesaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Curt Perfect!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perfect takes one on the button.
Perfect closes this distance looking for a takedown but Schiesaro circles away.
Schiesaro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Perfect throws a right and a left that Schiesaro avoids nicely.
Schiesaro blocks the body kick.
Perfect walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Perfect throws a sloppy head kick and Schiesaro moves out of range easily.
Perfect pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perfect pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schiesaro takes a kick to the side of the head.
Schiesaro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Perfect tries a head kick but it misses.
Perfect throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Perfect throws a nice looking combination but Schiesaro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perfect throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Perfect tries to clinch there but Schiesaro circles away.
Perfect throws a head kick that misses.
Perfect throws a sloppy head kick and Schiesaro moves out of range easily.
Perfect pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perfect tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schiesaro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Perfect throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Perfect throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Schiesaro.
Schiesaro throws a shot from downtown. Perfect moves away and avoids it.
Perfect misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Perfect avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schiesaro dodges the punch combination from Perfect.
Schiesaro circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two 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.
Perfect pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perfect avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Riccardo Schiesaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Schiesaro gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Perfect with a flurry of punches that miss.

Schiesaro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Perfect can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perfect throwing strikes but missing.

Schiesaro has his foot on Perfect's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Perfect works his way back into a safe position though.

Schiesaro looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Perfect has picked Schiesaro up and slammed him! Schiesaro can't keep hold of the triangle and Perfect manages to pass to side control!
Schiesaro takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Perfect throws a strike aimed at the side of Schiesaro's head but Schiesaro avoids it well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Schiesaro is looking to reverse the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schiesaro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Perfect looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Schiesaro actively working from the bottom here.
Schiesaro is breathing heavily.

Schiesaro is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Perfect pulls his head out easily.

Schiesaro actively working from the bottom here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Perfect connects with a nice short shot to Schiesaro's temple.
Perfect wants to pass to mount but Schiesaro is defending the position.
Perfect is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Perfect is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Schiesaro actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perfect thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Schiesaro's head.
Schiesaro is not content to let Perfect control the position.
Schiesaro wants to get back to full guard.
Perfect slips a nice elbow through Schiesaro's hands, connecting with Schiesaro's forehead.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Perfect tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Perfect.
Perfect throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Perfect is looking to clinch.
Schiesaro blocks a head kick by Perfect.
Perfect throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Curt Perfect dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Perfect wants to clinch.
Perfect looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Perfect lands a head kick. Schiesaro smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Perfect looks for the body kick but Schiesaro saw that one coming.
Perfect tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schiesaro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Perfect has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Perfect.
Perfect misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Schiesaro takes a kick to the side of the head.
Curt Perfect is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Perfect scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Perfect is breathing heavily.

Schiesaro looking for submissions off his back.

Schiesaro is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Perfect pulls his head out easily.

Schiesaro is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Perfect pulls his head out easily.
Perfect thows a huge punch but Schiesaro dodges it nicely.
Perfect wants to free his trapped foot but Schiesaro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Perfect thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perfect is keen to just control but Schiesaro is a slippery customer.
Perfect tries to pass to full mount but Schiesaro defends it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Perfect changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schiesaro tries to avoid it but Perfect manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schiesaro to the ground. Schiesaro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perfect ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Perfect tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schiesaro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schiesaro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Perfect's head.
Curt Perfect seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perfect misses with a double jab.
Perfect ducks under a wild hook from Schiesaro.
Perfect throws a sloppy head kick and Schiesaro moves out of range easily.
Perfect throws a head kick that misses.
Schiesaro throws a looping overhand right but Perfect ducks down to avoid it.
Perfect fails with a takedown attempt.
Riccardo Schiesaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curt Perfect.
Perfect moves in looking to clinch but Schiesaro pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perfect throws a head kick that misses.
Perfect tries to clinch up but Schiesaro circles away and keeps his distance.
Perfect misses with a few strikes there.
Perfect shoots in but no luck this time.
Perfect fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Perfect moves out of range as Schiesaro strikes.
Perfect avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Perfect takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Perfect tries a head kick but it misses.
Schiesaro throws out a loose jab but Perfect uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perfect wants to clinch up but Schiesaro keeps it at a distance.

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.
Perfect tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Perfect tries a head kick but it misses.
Schiesaro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Schiesaro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Schiesaro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Perfect.
Perfect looks for the body kick but Schiesaro saw that one coming.
Perfect ducks under a wild hook from Schiesaro.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perfect steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schiesaro.
Perfect lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Perfect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Riccardo Schiesaro will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice cross by Schiesaro.
Perfect throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Perfect shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Perfect really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schiesaro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Schiesaro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Perfect must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Schiesaro is looking for a triangle but Perfect pushes his legs off easily.

Schiesaro has his feet on Perfect's thighs here. He's pushed Perfect 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! Perfect screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Riccardo Schiesaro!