PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Toshi Matoshin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacque Schtrappe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matoshin's entrance music is Mortal Kombat theme. A fine choice. Schtrappe has chosen Nitzer Ebb - Violent Playground as his entrance music. Toshi Matoshin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jacque Schtrappe's chin.

Matoshin
vs
Schtrappe

180 cm
33
158 lbs
29 - 16 - 0

173 cm
39
169 lbs
40 - 24 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Pearson Specter Litt

GREEN!160

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 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Toshi Matoshin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jacque Schtrappe!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schtrappe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matoshin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Schtrappe defends well and Matoshin ends up having to push Schtrappe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've been informed that Schtrappe has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.

Matoshin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Matoshin lands in his opponent's guard.
Schtrappe is looking to sweep but instead, Matoshin has passed into half guard.
Matoshin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Schtrappe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schtrappe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matoshin working Schtrappe over with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matoshin trying to control from half guard but Schtrappe is working away.

Schtrappe pushes Matoshin off and gets back to his feet.
Matoshin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Matoshin has Schtrappe up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schtrappe.
Matoshin swings wildly with an uppercut but Schtrappe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matoshin wants a takedown but no success here.
Matoshin swings wildly with an uppercut but Schtrappe uses good head movement to avoid it.

Schtrappe drags the fight down to the ground.
Matoshin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe keeping moving, preventing Matoshin from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matoshin prevents Schtrappe from getting back to his feet.
Schtrappe keeping moving, preventing Matoshin from controlling successfully.
Matoshin is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Granite Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Matoshin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schtrappe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Schtrappe has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Matoshin has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Matoshin is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Schtrappe breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matoshin misses with a jab to the body
and Schtrappe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe avoids the body shot from Matoshin.
Schtrappe throws a series of punches but Matoshin avoids them all with ease.
Matoshin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Matoshin has closed the distance and engaged Schtrappe in a clinch.

Matoshin is trying to trip Schtrappe. He has hold of a leg but Schtrappe is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Matoshin persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Matoshin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schtrappe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Matoshin trying to control but Schtrappe is working from the bottom.
Matoshin is pushing down on Schtrappe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Schtrappe is fighting to maintain full guard but Matoshin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Schtrappe works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin looking to sit in guard and control but Schtrappe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Matoshin keeping moving, preventing Schtrappe from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schtrappe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Matoshin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Schtrappe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matoshin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schtrappe is controlling him.
Matoshin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schtrappe is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jacque Schtrappe will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nice sprawl there from Schtrappe as Matoshin shoots in.
Schtrappe misses with a head kick.
Good work by Schtrappe as he checks the leg kick.
A low kick from Schtrappe misses
and Matoshin counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Matoshin misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Matoshin.
Schtrappe takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Matoshin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Schtrappe counters with a good low kick that Matoshin was not able to check.
Matoshin throws a leg kick
and Schtrappe counters with a good low kick that Matoshin was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schtrappe moves into range and connects with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matoshin.
Matoshin tries to clinch but Schtrappe is having none of it.
Schtrappe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matoshin's calf.
A swing and a miss from Matoshin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Schtrappe misses.
Schtrappe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matoshin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Schtrappe feints and then cracks Matoshin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matoshin down.
Good work by Matoshin as he checks the leg kick.
Matoshin jabs Schtrappe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Matoshin misses with a hook.
Schtrappe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Schtrappe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Matoshin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Matoshin does it's job there.
Schtrappe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matoshin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Schtrappe manages to circle out of the way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schtrappe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matoshin's calf.

Matoshin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Matoshin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schtrappe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Matoshin.
Matoshin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Schtrappe is trying to stand.
Schtrappe wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schtrappe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Matoshin lands a couple of digs.
Matoshin throwing strikes from guard but Schtrappe blocks nicely.
Matoshin prevents Schtrappe from getting back to his feet.
Matoshin trying to control the position from guard on top but Schtrappe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matoshin passes Schtrappe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Schtrappe is looking to control Matoshin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schtrappe avoid being mounted?

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

Matoshin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schtrappe sees it coming and defends easily.
Matoshin throwing shots but Schtrappe is blocking nicely.
Schtrappe tries to kick Matoshin off but Matoshin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Schtrappe manages to get to full guard.
Schtrappe wants to sweep but no luck.
Matoshin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Matoshin stands and throws Schtrappe's legs to the side, diving into side control.
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 Toshi Matoshin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Matoshin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Schtrappe only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Matoshin shoots in but Schtrappe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Matoshin misses with a wild body shot.
Schtrappe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Matoshin counters with a head kick. That will keep Schtrappe thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Schtrappe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matoshin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

Schtrappe is rocked!
Schtrappe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matoshin.
Schtrappe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matoshin.
Schtrappe is still on wobbly legs! Can Matoshin finish him?
Schtrappe needs to keep his hands up - Matoshin had a free shot at his head there.
Matoshin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Schtrappe wants to land a leg kick but Matoshin is out of range.
Schtrappe throws a body kick that misses.
Matoshin throwing a counter right hand but Schtrappe manages to avoid it.
Matoshin scores with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matoshin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schtrappe.
Schtrappe seems to have recovered his senses.

Matoshin has Schtrappe up against the cage in a clinch.

Schtrappe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matoshin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Schtrappe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matoshin missing with a left hand there. Schtrappe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schtrappe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Schtrappe wants it to stay on the feet.
Schtrappe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matoshin lands a nice looking body shot.
Schtrappe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Schtrappe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matoshin.
Matoshin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Schtrappe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Toshi Matoshin is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Schtrappe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matoshin ducks under a wild hook from Schtrappe.
Matoshin connects with a nice looking jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matoshin checks a leg kick.
Schtrappe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matoshin misses with a takedown
and Schtrappe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toshi Matoshin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matoshin works the jab nicely.
Schtrappe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schtrappe throws a jab when Matoshin was well out of range.
Matoshin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jacque Schtrappe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schtrappe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matoshin tries to clinch up
enabling Schtrappe to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Schtrappe.
A clash of legs there as Schtrappe blocks the low kick.
Schtrappe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matoshin is out of range.
Matoshin shoots in for a takedown but Schtrappe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Schtrappe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Schtrappe cracks the inside of Matoshin's front leg.
Schtrappe cracks the inside of Matoshin's front leg.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matoshin.

Matoshin gets tackled into the cage by Schtrappe. Schtrappe maintains the clinch.
Matoshin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schtrappe jumps guard but Matoshin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin misses with a kick to the body.
Matoshin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Matoshin tries to clinch there but Schtrappe circles away.
Schtrappe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matoshin.
Schtrappe tries a head kick but it misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matoshin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schtrappe.
Schtrappe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matoshin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Schtrappe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matoshin.
A low kick from Schtrappe misses
and Matoshin counters with a low kick, right behind Schtrappe 's knee.
Good work by Matoshin as he checks the leg kick.
Schtrappe moves out of range of the leg kick from Matoshin.
Matoshin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Schtrappe counters with a nice low kick that buckles Matoshin's knee momentarily.
Matoshin throws a solid leg kick but Schtrappe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matoshin.
Schtrappe tries to counter by closing the distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Toshi Matoshin.
I think Matoshin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jacque Schtrappe!
After the fight, Jacque Schtrappe was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.