PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Little Kitty Sripituksakul (ranked 2512 p4p, 144 weight class) and Ariel Schroder (ranked 3728 p4p, 198 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Schroder's choice of entrance music: Rammstein - Deutschland. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Kitty Sripituksakul
vs
Schroder

168 cm
21
136 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

170 cm
28
142 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Arcticus University: London

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Little Kitty Sripituksakul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ariel Schroder!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Topper Green and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sripituksakul works the jab nicely.
Schroder throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sripituksakul's waist but Sripituksakul gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schroder off to one side.
Schroder ducks under a wild hook from Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Schroder's head.
Sripituksakul missing with a left hand there. Schroder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Sripituksakul misses.
Schroder feints the counter takedown.
A big left from Sripituksakul misses.
Schroder shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sripituksakul as he avoids it easily.
Sripituksakul jabs at Schroder's body.
Sripituksakul misses with a hook

and Schroder counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sripituksakul keeping full guard, as Schroder tries to pass.
Schroder controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sripituksakul is pulling down on Schroder's head. It's preventing any offense from Schroder, at least for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schroder controlling from the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sripituksakul has control of Schroder's left arm, preventing Schroder from doing any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sripituksakul's jab looks to have found its range, popping Schroder under the eye.
Schroder on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sripituksakul scores with a punch to the head.
Schroder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul cracks Schroder with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Schroder defending well as Sripituksakul loads up on a big left hand.
Sripituksakul lands a nice shot to the body.
Sripituksakul lands with a straight right. Schroder didn't see that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Schroder.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ariel Schroder.
Sripituksakul changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sripituksakul works Schroder's body with a nice hook.
Sripituksakul digs a good body shot into Schroder's ribs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schroder is defended easily by Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul cracks Schroder with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Schroder shoots in for a double leg but Sripituksakul sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Schroder is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sripituksakul cracks a nice hook into Schroder's ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Schroder's hands.
Sripituksakul lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
Sripituksakul scores with a shot to the body.

Schroder shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sripituksakul keeping full guard, as Schroder tries to pass.
Sripituksakul bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Schroder's guard.

Schroder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sripituksakul is one step ahead there.
Schroder wants to improve his position but instead Sripituksakul has moved into half guard.
Sripituksakul prevents Schroder from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Little Kitty Sripituksakul dominated that round.
That's time! Sripituksakul's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sripituksakul thuds his right hand into Schroder's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sripituksakul thuds a left hand into Schroder's body.
Sripituksakul stuns Schroder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sripituksakul paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sripituksakul lands a jab to the nose.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice jab there from Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul throws a body punch but Schroder moves out of range.
Good exchange - Sripituksakul coming out on top.
Schroder has his takedown stuffed
and Sripituksakul counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sripituksakul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schroder takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sripituksakul connects with a good right hand that stumbles Schroder. Schroder circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Sripituksakul. Beautiful body shot.
Sripituksakul lands with an overhand left.
Sripituksakul cracks Schroder with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Schroder is rocked!
Sripituksakul lands with an overhand left.
Schroder is still on wobbly legs! Can Sripituksakul finish him?
Schroder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sripituksakul defends it nicely.
Sripituksakul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schroder.
Schroder seems to have recovered his senses.
Schroder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sripituksakul fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Schroder on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Schroder misses with a takedown attempt
and Sripituksakul counters with a nice uppercut.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ariel Schroder.
Schroder fails with the takedown
and Sripituksakul counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sripituksakul misses the body punch
and Schroder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sripituksakul closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Schroder needs to keep his hands up - Sripituksakul had a free shot at his head there.
Sripituksakul moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sripituksakul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sripituksakul swinging wildly here.
Sripituksakul looks to land a left hand but Schroder moved out of range nicely.
Sripituksakul paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sripituksakul misses with a double jab

and Schroder counters with a takedown into side control.
Sripituksakul is looking to regain half guard here but Schroder keeps moving and retains side control.
Sripituksakul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schroder can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Schroder working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sripituksakul stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Sripituksakul has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sripituksakul sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sripituksakul controlling the position for now.
Schroder seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sripituksakul does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sripituksakul manages to get to full guard.
Sripituksakul seems keen to control Schroder's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Little Kitty Sripituksakul dominated that second round.
That's time! Sripituksakul's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Nice cross by Sripituksakul.
Schroder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Schroder.
Sripituksakul stuffs the takedown.
Schroder is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sripituksakul.
Schroder with a poor takedown
and Sripituksakul counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Schroder thinking.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ariel Schroder.
Sripituksakul scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sripituksakul scores with a three punch combo!
Sripituksakul lands with an uppercut that bounces Schroder off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schroder has his takedown stuffed
and Sripituksakul counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schroder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sripituksakul defends it nicely.
Sripituksakul darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sripituksakul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sripituksakul lands a jab.
Schroder has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sripituksakul scores with a jab to the head.

Schroder scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sripituksakul is not content to let Schroder control the position.

Schroder goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sripituksakul rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Schroder's guard! Nice work there by Sripituksakul!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Sripituksakul slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Schroder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schroder being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schroder wants to get back to his feet but Sripituksakul is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sripituksakul is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Schroder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sripituksakul stopping the sweep attempt from Schroder.
Sripituksakul engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schroder has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sripituksakul has passed into side control.
Sripituksakul moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schroder is trying to control Sripituksakul's posture but Sripituksakul avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Little Kitty Sripituksakul showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sripituksakul, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Little Kitty Sripituksakul!
Little Kitty Sripituksakul thanked the fans post fight for their support.