PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bach Schtrappe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Schtrappe's choice of entrance music: Phobia by Kreator. Bach Schtrappe is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Carvalho
vs
Schtrappe

172 cm
25
165 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

175 cm
37
163 lbs
27 - 14 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gustavo Carvalho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bach Schtrappe!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carvalho clobbers Schtrappe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Carvalho checks a leg kick nicely.

Carvalho drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Carvalho misses with the ground and pound.
Schtrappe wants to control but Carvalho postures up.
Carvalho working the ground and pound but Schtrappe is defending the strikes.
Schtrappe takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Schtrappe controls the position for a moment.
Carvalho is looking to take a break and control but Schtrappe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carvalho working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Schtrappe is not content to let Carvalho control the position.
Schtrappe takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Carvalho working the ground and pound.
Schtrappe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carvalho wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Carvalho with the ground and pound but Schtrappe regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Carvalho throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho wants to pass to mount but Schtrappe is defending the position.
Carvalho looks to land a strike but Schtrappe avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Carvalho is fighting to break Schtrappe's control of his arms but Schtrappe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Carvalho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Carvalho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carvalho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Schtrappe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Carvalho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho throws a big right hand that misses.
Carvalho postures up in Schtrappe's guard and throws a big left but Schtrappe blocks it.
Carvalho trying to control but Schtrappe is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Carvalho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Schtrappe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carvalho.
Carvalho makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Carvalho postures up in Schtrappe's guard and throws a big left but Schtrappe blocks it.
Carvalho tries to free his leg and advance position but Schtrappe is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carvalho throws a strike but Schtrappe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Carvalho wants to improve his position but instead Schtrappe has moved into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Carvalho actively working from the bottom here.
Schtrappe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Carvalho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schtrappe working Carvalho over with strikes.
Schtrappe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Schtrappe wants to control but Carvalho is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carvalho trying to control from the bottom.
Schtrappe prevents Carvalho from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Carvalho dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A looping hook to the body misses from Carvalho. Schtrappe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carvalho shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Schtrappe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carvalho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carvalho throws a leg kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Carvalho.
Schtrappe ducks right into an uppercut from Carvalho.
Carvalho misses with a looping right.
Carvalho moves out of range of the body kick from Schtrappe.
Carvalho throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Schtrappe's head.
Schtrappe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Carvalho on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Carvalho.
Schtrappe misses with an uppercut. Carvalho saw that one coming.
Schtrappe cracks Carvalho with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Carvalho throws a hook but Schtrappe avoids it easily.
It seemed like Schtrappe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho has his takedown stuffed
letting Schtrappe counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Schtrappe misses
and Carvalho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Schtrappe.
Schtrappe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carvalho.
Carvalho throws a low kick but Schtrappe moves out of range easily.
Carvalho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schtrappe can do to turn this around?
Carvalho lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Carvalho misses with a hook. Schtrappe ducked under it nicely.
Carvalho scores with a hook.
Carvalho throws a low kick but Schtrappe moves out of range easily.
Bach Schtrappe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Carvalho shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Schtrappe napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carvalho lands some shots froms side control.
Schtrappe takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho throws an elbow but Schtrappe slips to the side and avoids it well.

Carvalho tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Carvalho has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Carvalho lands a few punches from side control.
Carvalho working the ground and pound.
Schtrappe avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Carvalho.
Schtrappe takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
You can see the frustration on Schtrappe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Carvalho tries for a kimura but Schtrappe is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schtrappe keeps working.
Schtrappe managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Carvalho.

Carvalho goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Schtrappe has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Carvalho but great work by Schtrappe.
Carvalho is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Schtrappe off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carvalho scores with strikes from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe just trying to survive but Carvalho is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Carvalho is looking for the choke from the back position but Schtrappe is controlling his hands well.
A lull in the action here.
Schtrappe tries to escape the position.
Carvalho loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Schtrappe hold on?
Carvalho wants to control but Schtrappe is keeping busy.
Schtrappe looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Gustavo Carvalho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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 is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Carvalho dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

A jab from Carvalho does it's job there.
Carvalho takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Carvalho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Schtrappe counters with a nice uppercut.
Schtrappe throws a leg kick that is checked

and Carvalho counters with a nice double leg into side control. Schtrappe won't be happy with that.
Carvalho trying to control the position but Schtrappe is working away.
Schtrappe is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Schtrappe takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Schtrappe avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Carvalho.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schtrappe takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Carvalho tries for a kimura but Schtrappe is defending well.
Carvalho throwing strikes but Schtrappe manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Schtrappe working the ground and pound.
Carvalho can't do much from the bottom here.
Carvalho manages to get back to half guard.
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. Schtrappe connects with a nice short shot to Carvalho's temple.

Schtrappe is looking for a kimura here.
Carvalho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho is trying to maintain the position but Schtrappe is very close to passing his half guard.
Schtrappe is trying to control the action in half guard but Carvalho is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Carvalho wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Carvalho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schtrappe pulls his head out easily.
Schtrappe working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Carvalho actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho is trying to maintain the position but Schtrappe is very close to passing his half guard.
Schtrappe moves nicely into side control.
Schtrappe working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Carvalho looks to move to half guard but instead Schtrappe has passed into mount! Damn!
Carvalho wants to control but Schtrappe is having none of it.
Carvalho is desperately trying to improve his position but Schtrappe has a good base and remains in mount.
Schtrappe is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Carvalho slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Schtrappe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carvalho keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Carvalho with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Carvalho wants to control but Schtrappe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Schtrappe trying to control the action but Carvalho is working from the bottom.
Schtrappe is pressing down on Carvalho's thigh, looking to free his foot. Carvalho is holding on for now.

Carvalho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Carvalho wants to control but Schtrappe is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schtrappe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bach Schtrappe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schtrappe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bach Schtrappe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Carvalho has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Carvalho!
Gustavo Carvalho was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.