PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bach Schtrappe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asa Sharp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schtrappe comes to the cage accompanied by Phobia by Kreator. Bach Schtrappe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Schtrappe
vs
Sharp

175 cm
33
163 lbs
18 - 9 - 0

175 cm
30
168 lbs
21 - 9 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

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 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bach Schtrappe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Asa Sharp!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharp lands with a shot to the body.
We've been informed that Sharp 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.
Schtrappe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sharp moves out of range of the body kick from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe lands a nice shot that snaps Sharp's head back.
Schtrappe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sharp.
Sharp fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sharp lands a nice shot to the body.
Schtrappe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sharp.
Sharp ducks under a wild hook from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe scores with a nice right hand.
Schtrappe slips a jab and a cross from Sharp.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schtrappe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Schtrappe there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Sharp does no damage.
Schtrappe throws an overhand right that lands on Sharp's shoulder, as Sharp tries to avoid the shot.
Sharp tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sharp lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Schtrappe at a distance.
Sharp is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Schtrappe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Schtrappe blocks a jab.
Schtrappe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Sharp.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharp tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schtrappe paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Schtrappe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Schtrappe lands a nice uppercut.

Sharp gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharp winds up and cracks Schtrappe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Schtrappe tries to roll over but Sharp keeps him under control.
Sharp not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Schtrappe is not content to let Sharp control the position.
Schtrappe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Schtrappe is trying to get back to full guard.
Sharp wants to pass the guard but Schtrappe is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sharp is working away from the top position though.

Sharp is working for a submission of some sort.
Sharp stalling away here and it's allowed Schtrappe to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Sharp postures up in Schtrappe's guard and throws a big left but Schtrappe blocks it.
Sharp is looking to work some ground and pound but Schtrappe has wrist control.
Sharp wants to control from the top but Schtrappe keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sharp looking to pass the guard.
Sharp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sharp throws a big right hand that misses.
Sharp wants to control from the top but Schtrappe keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sharp postures up in Schtrappe's guard and throws a big left but Schtrappe blocks it.
Schtrappe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sharp moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Schtrappe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asa Sharp 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.

Schtrappe wants to clinch

and Sharp counters with a shoot takedown. Schtrappe fights it but they end up in guard.
Sharp with a nice head shot there.
Sharp postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sharp in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schtrappe pulls Sharp in to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sharp postures up in Schtrappe's guard and throws a big left but Schtrappe blocks it.
Schtrappe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sharp trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sharp has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schtrappe keeping moving, preventing Sharp from controlling successfully.
Sharp cracks Schtrappe with a solid left hand.
Sharp trying to control but Schtrappe is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp lands a couple of digs.
Asa Sharp has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schtrappe looking to control.
Sharp advances position into side control!
Sharp creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Schtrappe sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sharp landing a few strikes.
Sharp trying to control the position but Schtrappe is working away.

Sharp thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sharp remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe sneaks back into half guard.
Sharp throwing shots but Schtrappe is blocking nicely.
Schtrappe is looking to improve his position.
Sharp not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Schtrappe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sharp.
Sharp throwing shots but Schtrappe is blocking nicely.
Schtrappe trying to control here.
Sharp throws a strike but Schtrappe avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharp tries to free his leg and advance position but Schtrappe is retaining full guard.
Sharp with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sharp in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sharp lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sharp wants to control from the top but Schtrappe keeps moving.

Sharp has gone for a leg lock! Schtrappe slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sharp's guard.

Schtrappe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sharp wants to sweep here but Schtrappe controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sharp is on top in guard.

Sharp stopping the sweep attempt from Schtrappe.
Sharp trying to control but Schtrappe is working from the bottom.
Sharp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sharp is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Schtrappe looking for a sweep. Not yet Schtrappe, not yet.
Schtrappe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sharp trying to control but Schtrappe is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asa Sharp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Schtrappe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Sharp swings for the body but Schtrappe moves out of range.
Schtrappe fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sharp just manages to avoid it.
Sharp lands a nice hook to Schtrappe's body. Schtrappe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sharp connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Schtrappe moves away from the strike by Sharp.
Sharp bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sharp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schtrappe scores with a jab.

Schtrappe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sharp, pushing him back against the cage.
Sharp lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schtrappe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sharp.
Schtrappe stops a takedown attempt from Sharp.
Sharp has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Schtrappe after a bit of a struggle.
Bach Schtrappe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asa Sharp.
Sharp changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Schtrappe fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schtrappe misses with a kick to the body.
Sharp with a lazy takedown attempt
and Schtrappe counters with an inside leg kick.
Sharp checks a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Sharp - just one landing.
Sharp swings for the body but Schtrappe moves out of range.
Schtrappe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sharp blocks a jab.
Schtrappe circles away from the clinch attempt
and Schtrappe counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharp scores with a jab.
Sharp misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Schtrappe misses the target.
A big left from Schtrappe misses.
Sharp stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sharp misses with an uppercut. Schtrappe saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Sharp throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schtrappe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sharp. Schtrappe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sharp throws a nice looking combination but Schtrappe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bach Schtrappe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Schtrappe as Sharp shoots in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe misses with a body shot.
Sharp stuns Schtrappe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Schtrappe misses with a leg kick.
Sharp connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sharp rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Schtrappe counters with a nice uppercut.
Asa Sharp is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sharp throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Schtrappe counters with a good low kick that Sharp was not able to check.
Schtrappe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Schtrappe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Schtrappe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A big right from Sharp misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharp fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schtrappe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sharp.
Sharp cracks Schtrappe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Schtrappe.
Sharp with the counter takedown but Schtrappe avoids it easily.
Sharp misses with a looping left.
Schtrappe feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sharp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schtrappe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Asa Sharp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sharp fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Schtrappe throws out a loose jab but Sharp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bach Schtrappe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sharp rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schtrappe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Sharp backs away, Schtrappe returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Asa Sharp.
I've got Sharp winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asa Sharp!
Our winner, Asa Sharp, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.