PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Lapis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacque Schtrappe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lapis comes to the cage accompanied by Once Solemn . Schtrappe is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Nitzer Ebb - Violent Playground. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Lapis
vs
Schtrappe

178 cm
29
185 lbs
21 - 17 - 0

173 cm
40
169 lbs
42 - 27 - 1

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Sun-Tzu

Museum of Monsters & Madmen

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 21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Lapis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 42 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jacque Schtrappe!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lapis avoids the body shot from Schtrappe.
Lapis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Schtrappe scores with a jab to the head.
Lapis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big right from Lapis misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Lapis. That snapped Schtrappe's head back.
Lapis misses with a double jab.
Lapis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lapis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schtrappe defends it nicely.
Lapis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lapis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schtrappe is fending him off so far but Lapis persists. Nope, Schtrappe circles away and we're back to standing.
Schtrappe scores with a body shot.
Lapis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lapis loads up on a big right hand but Schtrappe slips the punch.
Schtrappe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Lapis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schtrappe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lapis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schtrappe tries to avoid it but Lapis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schtrappe to the ground. Schtrappe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Schtrappe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Schtrappe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lapis looks to clinch
and Schtrappe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schtrappe connects with a leg kick. Lapis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lapis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lapis there as he acknowledges the shot.

Lapis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Schtrappe sprawls well initially but Lapis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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!
Schtrappe wants to control but Lapis is keeping busy.
Lapis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lapis looks to land a strike but Schtrappe avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Lapis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lapis sitting in guard here, content to control.
Schtrappe wants to sweep but no luck.
Lapis won't allow Schtrappe to get back to his feet.
Lapis lands a couple of elbows.
Lapis preventing the sweep.
Lapis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schtrappe is keeping the position for now.
Lapis trying to control the position from guard on top but Schtrappe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapis prevents Schtrappe from getting back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lapis swings widly with a right hand
and Schtrappe counters with an inside leg kick.
Schtrappe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lapis checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Lapis misses the target.
Schtrappe fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Lapis does it's job there.
Schtrappe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Lapis drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lapis wants to control from the top but Schtrappe keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lapis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lapis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Schtrappe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lapis tries for a kimura but Schtrappe is defending well.
Lapis is looking to take a break and control but Schtrappe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lapis postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Lapis is trying to get an arm triangle but Schtrappe is defending well.
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.

Schtrappe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lapis attempts a counter takedown but Schtrappe avoids it well and moves away.
Lapis darts in looking for a takedown but Schtrappe gets double underhooks and turns Lapis into the cage.
Lapis throws a series of punches but Schtrappe moves out of range.
Schtrappe scoring well with a low kick there.
Lapis misses with a double jab
enabling Schtrappe to counter with a crisp jab.
Schtrappe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lapis.
Schtrappe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lapis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schtrappe tries to clinch up.
Schtrappe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schtrappe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Schtrappe wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice shot lands for Lapis.
Lapis closes the distance and clinches up with Schtrappe, looking for a takedown. Lapis pushes Schtrappe against the cage but Schtrappe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Lapis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schtrappe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Schtrappe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapis has his takedown stuffed

and Schtrappe counters by clinching up.

Schtrappe breaks the clinch.
Schtrappe throws a head kick but Lapis moves out of range.
Lapis tries to counter with a takedown but Schtrappe is quick to defend against it.
Lapis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lapis checks a low kick from Schtrappe.
Jacque Schtrappe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schtrappe misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lapis. Schtrappe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schtrappe scoring well with a low kick there.
Schtrappe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lapis lands with an overhand left.

Lapis pushes Schtrappe up against the cage in a clinch.

Schtrappe has picked Lapis up - he's going for a ride! Schtrappe dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Andrey Lapis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Lapis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
My spies in LOD: Top Team inform me that Schtrappe has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

Lapis looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapis trying to control here.
Lapis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Schtrappe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lapis trying to hold on to Schtrappe's head to control him but Schtrappe postures up.
Schtrappe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lapis controlling the position well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lapis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schtrappe pulls his head out easily.
Lapis gets full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Schtrappe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Schtrappe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Schtrappe trying to control the position from guard on top but Lapis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schtrappe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lapis pulls Schtrappe in close to prevent any damage.

Lapis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schtrappe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schtrappe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Schtrappe with a nice head shot there.
Lapis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Schtrappe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lapis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacque Schtrappe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Schtrappe lands a lovely overhand right.
Schtrappe feints and then cracks Lapis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lapis down.
Schtrappe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lapis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Schtrappe scrambles back to his feet.
Schtrappe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lapis. Lapis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lapis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Schtrappe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schtrappe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Schtrappe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lapis.
Schtrappe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Schtrappe scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lapis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lapis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schtrappe lands a leg kick that knocks Lapis off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lapis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lapis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schtrappe manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lapis misses the jab.
Lapis falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Schtrappe to counter with a crisp jab.
Lapis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lapis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Schtrappe cracks Lapis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lapis throws the left hand but Schtrappe avoids the punch easily.
Schtrappe throws a hook but Lapis avoids it easily.
Lapis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lapis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lapis scores with a decent looking hook.
Schtrappe loads up on a big right hand but Lapis slips the punch.
Schtrappe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lapis.
A jab from Lapis misses.
Schtrappe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lapis. Lapis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schtrappe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Schtrappe finds it's target.
Lapis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Schtrappe counters with a good low kick that Lapis was not able to check.
Schtrappe throws a right hand that misses
letting Lapis counter with a right hand.
Schtrappe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lapis's calf.
Schtrappe misses with a body shot.
Schtrappe throws a looping overhand right but Lapis ducks down to avoid it.
Lapis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Schtrappe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lapis throws out a powerful jab.
Lapis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Schtrappe misses.
Lapis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schtrappe manages to avoid it.
Lapis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Schtrappe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lapis scores with a jab to the body.
Schtrappe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lapis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Schtrappe can pounce on him.
Jacque Schtrappe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe tries to clinch up.
Lapis tries to counter with a takedown but Schtrappe is quick to defend against it.
Schtrappe motions for Lapis to come forward. Schtrappe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lapis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schtrappe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lapis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Schtrappe jabs Lapis right on the nose. Lapis blinks but takes it well.
Schtrappe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lapis moves away.
The fighters circling - Lapis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schtrappe drops his hands momentarily and Lapis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lapis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Schtrappe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lapis is able to avoid easily.
Schtrappe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schtrappe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lapis.
Schtrappe clobbers Lapis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A swing and a miss from Schtrappe.
Lapis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice straight punches there by Schtrappe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Schtrappe.
Andrey Lapis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Schtrappe misses.
Lapis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Schtrappe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jacque Schtrappe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schtrappe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lapis misses with a hook
and Schtrappe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schtrappe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lapis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lapis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lapis. Schtrappe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lapis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Schtrappe swivels and escapes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Schtrappe! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Lapis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schtrappe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schtrappe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lapis throws a right hand that Schtrappe ducks under and follows up with a left that Schtrappe also avoids with ease.
Schtrappe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lapis misses with a jab to the body
enabling Schtrappe to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacque Schtrappe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Schtrappe 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacque Schtrappe!
A very excited looking Jacque Schtrappe rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.