PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mayuri Tatsuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacque Schtrappe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tatsuki comes to the cage accompanied by Norther - Released. Schtrappe is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Nitzer Ebb - Violent Playground. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Tatsuki
vs
Schtrappe

170 cm
33
166 lbs
29 - 8 - 1

173 cm
29
169 lbs
23 - 8 - 1

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mayuri Tatsuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jacque Schtrappe!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schtrappe staying out of range there.
Schtrappe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tatsuki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Schtrappe sprawls well. Schtrappe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tatsuki gets slowly back to his feet.
Schtrappe throws a jab when Tatsuki was well out of range.
Schtrappe thows a body kick. Tatsuki tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tatsuki tries to bum rush Schtrappe with a series of wild strikes but Schtrappe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice leg kick lands there from Schtrappe.
Tatsuki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Schtrappe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A combination from Tatsuki does no damage.
That kick from Schtrappe tenderised Tatsuki's leg. Tatsuki is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick misses from Tatsuki.
Schtrappe lands a jab to the nose.
Tatsuki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schtrappe looks for the body kick but Tatsuki saw that one coming.
Tatsuki throws a right and a left that Schtrappe avoids nicely.
Tatsuki misses with a leg kick.
Schtrappe misses with a low kick.
Schtrappe lands a jab to Tatsuki's midsection.
Tatsuki moves out of range of the body kick from Schtrappe.
Tatsuki wants to land a leg kick but Schtrappe is out of range.
Tatsuki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Schtrappe throws a leg kick which misses Tatsuki's front leg but catches the back leg as Tatsuki tries to avoid it.
Tatsuki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Schtrappe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tatsuki throws a shot from downtown. Schtrappe moves away and avoids it.
Tatsuki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schtrappe manages to avoid it.
Schtrappe throws a front kick that sends Tatsuki stumbling back into the cage.
Tatsuki blocks a low kick nicely.
Schtrappe swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Schtrappe.
Tatsuki misses with a head kick.
Jacque Schtrappe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schtrappe misses with an uppercut. Tatsuki saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tatsuki misses with a low kick as Schtrappe jumps back.
Tatsuki scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Tatsuki.
Schtrappe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schtrappe looks to land a body kick but Tatsuki moved away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tatsuki.
Tatsuki throws a leg kick that misses.
Tatsuki swings for the body but Schtrappe moves out of range.
Tatsuki throws a low kick, looking for Schtrappe's leg but Schtrappe calmly moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe throws a body punch but Tatsuki moves out of range.
Schtrappe misses the body punch
and Tatsuki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tatsuki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Schtrappe leaves Tatsuki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mayuri Tatsuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schtrappe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tatsuki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schtrappe.
The fighters circle momentarily. Schtrappe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tatsuki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Schtrappe sprawls well. Schtrappe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tatsuki gets slowly back to his feet.
Tatsuki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Schtrappe works Tatsuki's body with a nice hook.
Schtrappe loads up on a big right hand but Tatsuki slips the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schtrappe throws a looping overhand right but Tatsuki ducks down to avoid it.
Schtrappe throws a series of punches but Tatsuki avoids them all with ease.
Some bone on bone action there as Schtrappe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Schtrappe misses with a hook. Tatsuki ducked under it nicely.
Tatsuki thows a body shot but no joy.
Schtrappe thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Schtrappe. Tatsuki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schtrappe connects with a nice looking jab.
Tatsuki looks to land a right hand but Schtrappe moved out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schtrappe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tatsuki checks it well.
Tatsuki misses with a wild body shot.
Schtrappe connects with a solid leg kick.
Schtrappe lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacque Schtrappe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Schtrappe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tatsuki loads up on a big right hand but Schtrappe slips the punch.
A cross from Schtrappe lands.
Tatsuki is looking to score with low kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Schtrappe.
Tatsuki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Schtrappe throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tatsuki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheers as Tatsuki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Schtrappe doesn't seem phased though.
Tatsuki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Schtrappe misses with the combination.
Tatsuki misses with a head kick.
Schtrappe throws a hook but Tatsuki avoids it easily.
Schtrappe throws a big shot that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatsuki throws a combination. Schtrappe tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tatsuki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schtrappe.
The fighters circling - Schtrappe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schtrappe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Schtrappe connects with a solid leg kick.
Tatsuki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jacque Schtrappe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schtrappe blocks a jab.
Schtrappe throws the left hand but Tatsuki avoids the punch easily.
Schtrappe throws a nice inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tatsuki.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tatsuki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Schtrappe lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schtrappe throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuki throws a right and a left that Schtrappe avoids nicely.
Tatsuki takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tatsuki slips a jab and a cross from Schtrappe.
Tatsuki thows a body shot but no joy.
Schtrappe tries a low kick but Tatsuki avoids it.
Schtrappe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tatsuki.
Schtrappe moves out of range as Tatsuki strikes.
Tatsuki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schtrappe swings for the body but Tatsuki moves out of range.

Tatsuki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Schtrappe is looking to improve his position.
Tatsuki with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe tries to roll over but Tatsuki keeps him under control.
Tatsuki wants to take a breather but Schtrappe is having none of it.
Schtrappe is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tatsuki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schtrappe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tatsuki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Schtrappe is concentrating on defense, preventing Tatsuki from advancing position.
Tatsuki not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tatsuki is looking for a kimura here.
Schtrappe is looking for a sweep. Tatsuki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tatsuki wants to free his trapped foot but Schtrappe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Schtrappe is trying is best to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schtrappe is looking to escape.
Tatsuki working the head and body with strikes.
Schtrappe looks like he's trying to stand up.
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 Mayuri Tatsuki 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!

Schtrappe jabs at Tatsuki's body.
Tatsuki clobbers Schtrappe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tatsuki moves out of range of the body kick.

Tatsuki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Schtrappe to the ground. Tatsuki is now in Schtrappe's guard.
Tatsuki looking to pass the guard.
Schtrappe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tatsuki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schtrappe keeping moving, preventing Tatsuki from controlling successfully.
Schtrappe looking for a sweep. Not yet Schtrappe, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schtrappe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tatsuki.
Tatsuki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tatsuki throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tatsuki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tatsuki looking to sit in guard and control but Schtrappe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Tatsuki is looking for a triangle but Schtrappe pushes his legs off easily.
Schtrappe tries to stand but Tatsuki is controlling from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuki working a defensive guard but Schtrappe manages to pass into side control anyway.
Tatsuki can't do much from the bottom here.

Schtrappe decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Schtrappe slips under a jab from Tatsuki.
Schtrappe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tatsuki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tatsuki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatsuki tries to move into range but Schtrappe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tatsuki does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Schtrappe connects with the punch.
Tatsuki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mayuri Tatsuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tatsuki lands a jab.
Schtrappe with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tatsuki.
Tatsuki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schtrappe scores with a shot to the body.
Tatsuki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tatsuki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tatsuki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tatsuki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tatsuki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe thuds his shin into the meat of Tatsuki's side.
Tatsuki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Schtrappe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tatsuki was well out of range. Poor timing from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Some wild striking there from Schtrappe.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A slapping leg kick lands for Schtrappe.
Tatsuki takes a shot right to the bread basket.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacque Schtrappe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Schtrappe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacque Schtrappe!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jacque Schtrappe made sure he mentioned Syndicate Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.