Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RapidFC 62
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
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 #TD2#
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.#T1#
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. #REF3#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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. #TD2#
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. #REVR#
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.
#R2#
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.#T1#
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.#ROC#
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. #T2#
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 #TD2#
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?#T3#
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.#T4#
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!
#R3#
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. #T1#
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. #TD2#
Schroder scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sripituksakul is not content to let Schroder control the position. #SUB2#
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! #T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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.

Event: RapidFC 60
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schroder is defended easily by Lurkman.
Lurkman just misses with a punch to the body.
Schroder changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Schroder takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A swing and a miss from Lurkman.
Schroder appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lurkman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Schroder thuds a left hand into Lurkman's body.
Schroder misses with a takedown attempt - Lurkman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lurkman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schroder fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ariel Schroder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lurkman misses with a body shot. #T1#
Schroder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steven Lurkman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schroder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lurkman defends it nicely.
Lurkman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Schroder with a body shot.
Lurkman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lurkman lands a nice looking body shot.
Lurkman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lurkman steps in with a hook that catches Schroder right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Lurkman follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Schroder looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Lurkman!

Event: RapidFC 58
Date: Dec 21, 2019

#R1#
Chin misses the shot to the body.
And Schroder tries to counter it with a takedown but Chin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chin works the jab nicely.
Chin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chin throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Schroder decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chin's guard.
Chin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chin working a defensive guard but Schroder manages to pass into side control anyway.
Chin gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chin is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chin controlling the position for now.
Chin is looking to control Schroder's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chin avoid being mounted?
Schroder missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Schroder throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schroder is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Schroder throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Schroder sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chin defending well though.
Schroder trying to control from Chin's half guard. Chin has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Chin wants to sweep here but Schroder controlling him for the moment.
Chin is trying to control the position but Schroder postures up.
Schroder stopping the sweep attempt from Chin.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Schroder puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Schroder trying to control the action but Chin is working from the bottom.
Schroder prevents Chin from improving his position.
Schroder keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Chin trying to control here.
Schroder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chin keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Chin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chin trying to land knees to the body.
Chin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T3#
Chin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Schroder lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Schroder can't get the takedown.
Schroder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chin missing with knees to the body. #KD#
Chin lands a big knee from the Thai clinch and Schroder goes down hard! The ref takes a good look at him but he's still defending himself. Chin in side control. #ROC#
Schroder is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Ariel Schroder has been cut.#SUB#
Chin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Schroder is still in real trouble! Can Chin finish him?
Chin controls the position.
Schroder is not content to let Chin control the position.
Schroder seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Schroder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Chin is looking to take a break and control but Schroder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uriah Chin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ariel Schroder's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Chin moves into the clinch.
Chin scores with a knee to the head.
Chin working Schroder over with knees to the body.#BC#
Chin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schroder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Schroder shoots in for a takedown but Chin shows good takedown defense.
Chin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schroder can do to turn this around?
Chin lands a nice hook to Schroder's body. Schroder takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Chin closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chin connects with a knee to the head.
Chin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Schroder's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Chin has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and Schroder goes down! Chin pounces into side control - this one could be over soon!
Schroder is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB#
Chin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Schroder knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Schroder regains half guard there - taking advantage of Chin's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Schroder desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Schroder wants to improve his position but Chin is controlling well.
Schroder is not content to let Chin control the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Schroder is looking to improve his position.
Schroder wants to get back to his feet.
Chin moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Chin tries for a kimura but Schroder is defending well. #SUB#
Chin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schroder has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chin is looking to take a break and control but Schroder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Schroder is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Chin is trying to get an arm triangle but Schroder is defending well.
Schroder is trying to improve his position.
Schroder is trying to control Chin's posture but Chin avoids it.
We've been informed that Schroder has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Uriah Chin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Chin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Chin tries for a kimura but Schroder is defending well.
Schroder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schroder is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chin throws a head kick that misses.
Chin slaps away a takedown attempt from Schroder, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uriah Chin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ariel Schroder's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Schroder shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Schroder landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Chin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Schroder passes into side control. #SUB2#
Schroder looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chin sneaks back into half guard.
Still in half guard, Schroder seems content to control.#T1##SUB#
Chin looking for submissions off his back.
Schroder trying to control from Chin's half guard. Chin has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Chin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schroder defends it easily.#SUB#
Chin working for a triangle but Schroder defends it easily.
Chin keeping full guard, as Schroder tries to pass.
Uriah Chin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chin is controlling Schroder's posture.
Schroder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chin looking for a sweep. Not yet Chin, not yet.
Schroder content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Schroder is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chin has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Chin's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Chin passes Schroder's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Schroder trying to hold on to Chin's head to control him but Chin postures up.
Schroder misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Schroder is trying to maintain the position but Chin is very close to passing his half guard.
Chin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chin is thwarting Schroder's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chin wants it to stay on the feet.
Chin lands a nice shot to the body.
Chin scores with a hook to the body. Schroder takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Schroder shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Uriah Chin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schroder takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ariel Schroder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Chin closes the distance and clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Uriah Chin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chin 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:26
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uriah Chin!
A very excited looking Uriah Chin 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.

Event: RapidFC 56
Date: Dec 07, 2019

#R1#
Schroder lands a slapping body shot.
Delarock tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Schroder defends well and Delarock ends up having to push Schroder into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Schroder tries for a takedown but Delarock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Schroder tries for a takedown but Delarock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Schroder changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Delarock looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Schroder working the strikes but Delarock uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Schroder takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Delarock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Schroder on the ground.
Schroder passes to full mount!
Delarock tries to improve his position but instead Schroder has taken his back!
Delarock rolls, trying to escape but Schroder keeps control of the position.
Schroder slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #T1##SUB2#
Schroder is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Delarock is defending well though. Schroder let's go of the attempt for now.
Delarock trying to control the hands but Schroder breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Delarock won't enjoy being in this position. Schroder looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Delarock is tapping - it's over boys! Schroder picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ariel Schroder!

Event: RapidFC 51
Date: Nov 02, 2019

#R1#
Schroder avoids the body shot from Lurkman.
Schroder throws an overhand right that lands on Lurkman's shoulder, as Lurkman tries to avoid the shot.
Lurkman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lurkman lands a really nice looking cross but Schroder seems unphased.
Nice jab there from Lurkman.
Lurkman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD2#
Lurkman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Schroder is standing up over Lurkman. Lurkman looks to escape but Schroder dives into side control. #REVR#
Schroder is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Lurkman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lurkman wants to control but Schroder postures up.#T1#
Schroder is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lurkman will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lurkman tries to escape but Schroder is in control.
Lurkman is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Lurkman is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lurkman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Schroder is controlling the pace.
Schroder not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lurkman is trying to stand.
Lurkman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Schroder.
Schroder not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Schroder tries to land a front kick but Lurkman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice body punch from Schroder.
Schroder moves out of range as Lurkman strikes.#T3#
Lurkman connects with a single shot there.
Schroder fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lurkman avoids it really well and circles away.
Schroder takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lurkman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steven Lurkman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schroder. Lurkman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lurkman dodges the punch combination from Schroder.
Lurkman scores with a nice right hand.
Lurkman misses with a looping left.
Schroder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lurkman was well out of range. Poor timing from Schroder.
Schroder walks into a stiff left hand from Lurkman.#ROC#
Schroder is rocked!#T4#
Lurkman swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Schroder decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lurkman's guard.
Schroder is still in real trouble! Can Lurkman finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lurkman wants to improve his position but instead Schroder has moved into half guard.
Schroder seems to have recovered his senses.
Schroder is keen to just control but Lurkman is a slippery customer.
Schroder moves nicely into side control.
Lurkman is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Schroder is controlling him well.
Lurkman is not content to let Schroder control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Steven Lurkman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lurkman connects with a nice looking jab.
Schroder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lurkman swings for the body but Schroder moves out of range.
Schroder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lurkman lands with a straight right. Schroder didn't see that one coming.
Ariel Schroder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lurkman throws a body punch but Schroder moves out of range.
Lurkman misses the shot to the body.
Lurkman digs a good body shot into Schroder's ribs.
Lurkman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A quick step to the side and Lurkman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lurkman misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schroder shoots in for a double leg but Lurkman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Schroder just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Schroder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lurkman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Schroder throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lurkman.
Steven Lurkman is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Nice jab there from Lurkman.
Lurkman throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've been informed that Schroder has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Schroder misses with a combination
and Lurkman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Schroder darts in looking for a takedown but Lurkman gets double underhooks and turns Schroder into the cage.
Schroder fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lurkman avoids it really well and circles away.
Steven Lurkman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ariel Schroder.
Schroder throws out a loose jab but Lurkman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lurkman is looking to wear down Schroder with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Schroder misses with a series of wild punches.
A swing and a miss from Schroder.
Schroder ducks under a wild hook from Lurkman.
Schroder drops his hands momentarily and Lurkman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lurkman misses with a straight right. #T2#
Schroder misses with a takedown attempt
and Lurkman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lurkman throws a body shot but no joy.
Schroder throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lurkman's waist but Lurkman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schroder off to one side.
Lurkman throws a body punch but Schroder moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schroder shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lurkman sprawls well. Lurkman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Schroder gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Schroder looking to score a takedown here. Lurkman is defending well but Schroder drives through and ends up in Lurkman's guard.#ES#
Lurkman has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Schroder is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC#
Lurkman manages to break the clinch.
Lurkman lands a nice shot to the body.
Schroder tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lurkman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schroder somewhat.#T3#
Lurkman connects with a body shot that sends Schroder's belly button to the back.
Lurkman jabs Schroder to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A cross from Lurkman lands.
Lurkman lands with an overhand left.
Schroder doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lurkman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schroder stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Schroder misses with a series of wild punches.
Schroder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Schroder tries to counter it with a takedown but Lurkman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lurkman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schroder can do to turn this around?
Lurkman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Lurkman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schroder thows a leg kick but Lurkman checks it
and Lurkman counters with a straight right hand.
Schroder slips a jab from Lurkman.
Schroder takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lurkman drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Schroder right on the button. Schroder goes down! Lurkman follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Lurkman gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Lurkman!

Event: RapidFC 47
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Krawlee throws a hook but Schroder blocks it.
Schroder tries to counter with a takedown but Krawlee is quick to defend against it.
Krawlee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Krawlee shoots for a takedown but Schroder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Schroder shoots in for a takedown but Krawlee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Krawlee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Schroder to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2#
Schroder gets caught flat footed, as Krawlee shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Krawlee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Schroder's guard.
Krawlee is keen to just control but Schroder is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Krawlee seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Schroder is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kreepee Krawlee!
Kreepee Krawlee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 23
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1#
Zyx on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zyx shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Schroder.
Schroder lands with a hook. Zyx tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Schroder rushes Zyx and presses him up against the cage.
Zyx is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zyx is working for takedown but Schroder is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ariel Schroder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xix Zyx.#TD2#
Zyx wants the takedown. Schroder is fighting it off but Zyx persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Schroder's guard against the cage.
Schroder pulls Zyx in close to prevent any damage.
Zyx trying to control but Schroder is working from the bottom.
Zyx not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1##SUB#
Zyx has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Schroder to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Zyx is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Schroder pulls down on the head and he's put Zyx to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ariel Schroder!
The defeated Xix Zyx had this to say: 'Fuck you eceryone i shall return. !!! DROP THE MIC'.

Event: Rapid Fight Night 10
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1#
Schroder connects with a looping right hand.
Villa fails to land with a series of punches.
Villa throws out a leg kick but Schroder moves out of range and Villa only half commits.
Villa throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Schroder counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Villa manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Schroder keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC#
Villa manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Villa enables Schroder to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Villa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schroder throws a big right hand that misses.
Schroder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Schroder seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #ES#
Villa kicks Schroder off and gets to his feet.
Villa throws a head kick that misses.
Villa throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Schroder decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Villa's guard.#T1#
Schroder sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Villa's guard.
Schroder is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Schroder wants to pass to mount but Villa is defending the position.
Villa pushes Schroder off looking to stand but Schroder dives back in and keeps control.
Villa is looking to get back to is feet but Schroder passes into side control.
Villa is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Schroder asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Schroder controls the position from side control.
Villa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Schroder controlling from side mount.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Villa is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Villa swats away the attempt to clinch by Schroder.
A low kick from Villa misses #TD2#
and Schroder counters with a single leg into guard. Villa didn't expect that.
Schroder controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4##ES#
Villa kicks Schroder off and gets to his feet.
Juan Villa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schroder closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Villa throws a sloppy head kick and Schroder moves out of range easily.
Villa throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've been informed that Schroder has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Villa throws the left hand but Schroder avoids the punch easily.
Villa throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Schroder counters with a single leg into guard. Villa didn't expect that.
Villa is wriggling around but Schroder manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Schroder keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Schroder stops Villa from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ariel Schroder will probably get the nod.
That's time! Villa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Schroder throws a shot to the body.
Villa throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Schroder counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Schroder is pushing down on Villa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Villa is fighting to maintain full guard but Schroder has managed to sneak the leg through.
Schroder stops Villa from getting back to his feet.
Ariel Schroder has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Schroder is trying to work for a kimura but Villa is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villa scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Schroder manages to mount him!
Schroder controlling the pace for now. #T1##SUB2#
Schroder is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Villa can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Schroder sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Villa is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Schroder has taken his back!#SUB2#
Schroder working for a choke but Villa reverses nicely into Schroder 's guard. #T2#
Villa stopping the sweep attempt from Schroder.#SU#
Schroder is working an open guard so Villa takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Villa tries to sprawl but Schroder drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Villa scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Schroder manages to mount him!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schroder controlling from the full mount.
Villa is really trying hard to get back to his feet. #T3##SUB2#
Villa tries to buck Schroder off so he can stand up but Schroder has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Villa falls backwards, slamming Schroder to the mat but Schroder holds on tight! Villa is forced to tap and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ariel Schroder!

Event: RapidFC 38
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1#
Suzuki fails to land the takedown.
Suzuki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schroder avoids it really well and circles away.
Suzuki fails with a takedown attempt.
Ariel Schroder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichiro Suzuki.
Suzuki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Schroder circles away.
Suzuki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Schroder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Suzuki somewhat.
Schroder fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suzuki fails to land the takedown.
Schroder drops down looking for a counter takedown but Suzuki sprawls and moves away.
Suzuki tries for a takedown but Schroder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Suzuki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Schroder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Suzuki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Schroder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Suzuki looks winded!
Schroder scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1##TD#
Schroder drives through with a takedown into Suzuki's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Suzuki keeping moving, preventing Schroder from controlling successfully.
Schroder slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Suzuki has an active guard here but Schroder has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suzuki gets back to full guard.
Schroder trying to control the position from guard on top but Suzuki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suzuki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schroder is one step ahead there. #T2#
Schroder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Schroder wants to control from the top but Suzuki keeps moving. #SUB2#
Schroder is sitting in close to Suzuki's body. Suzuki has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Schroder is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Schroder is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Suzuki.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ichiro Suzuki!
An out of breath Ichiro Suzuki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RapidFC 34
Date: Jul 06, 2019

#R1##TD#
Schroder looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nouveau!
Nouveau is not content to let Schroder control the position.
Nouveau struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Schroder wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nouveau, who protects the arm well.
Nouveau is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Schroder is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nouveau's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nouveau is trying to get back to his feet.
Nouveau is trying to get back to half guard.
Nouveau is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Schroder working away.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nouveau pushes Schroder away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Schroder gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Nouveau shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Schroder's guard.
Nouveau stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schroder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nouveau keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Nouveau is posturing up here but Schroder has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Nouveau tries to roll out but it's too tight and Nouveau has to tap! Slick submission there by Schroder!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ariel Schroder!

Event: RapidFC 30
Date: Jun 08, 2019

#R1#
Schroder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kidd but Kidd pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Schroder misses with a takedown attempt
and Schroder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Schroder shoots in and drives through. Kidd sprawls well.
Killer Kidd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ariel Schroder.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schroder is defended easily by Kidd.
Schroder fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Schroder tries for a takedown but Kidd circles away easily
and Kidd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Kidd.
Schroder takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kidd stuns Schroder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Schroder swings widly with a right hand
and Kidd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schroder looks for a takedown but Kidd sprawls well.
It looked like Kidd was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Schroder.
Schroder has his takedown stuffed
and Kidd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Kidd. No joy for Schroder on that attempt.
Kidd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kidd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A left and a right from Kidd both land. Nice combination.
Schroder fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kidd appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Killer Kidd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body kick from Kidd.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Schroder. #TD2#
Schroder looking to score a takedown here. Kidd is defending well but Schroder drives through and ends up in Kidd's guard.#ES#
Kidd wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schroder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Schroder misses with a takedown
and Kidd counters with a nice low kick that buckles Schroder's knee momentarily.
Schroder with a poor takedown
and Kidd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schroder shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schroder misses with a takedown attempt
and Kidd counters with a nice body shot.
Kidd punishes Schroder's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Kidd connects with a solid leg kick.
Good exchange - Kidd coming out on top.
Schroder shoots in for a takedown but Kidd shows good takedown defense.
Schroder tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kidd swivels and escapes.
As Schroder backs away, Kidd returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kidd lets loose with a powerful body kick. Schroder will feel that in the morning.
Kidd slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kidd.
Kidd misses with a body kick.
Ariel Schroder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schroder tries for a takedown but Kidd circles away easily
and Kidd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kidd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kidd lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Kidd throws a half hearted mid kick.
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!
Kidd looks to land a body kick but Schroder moved away.
Schroder goes for a double leg but Kidd avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kidd continues to drive forward.
Kidd defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Schroder.
Schroder takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Schroder gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kidd counters with a straight right hand.
Kidd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Schroder shoots in looking for a takedown. Kidd tries to sprawl out of it but Schroder keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kidd manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kidd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Killer Kidd dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Schroder shoots for a takedown but Kidd saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kidd is looking to slow Schroder down with leg kicks.
Kidd cracks the inside of Schroder's front leg.
Schroder fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Schroder crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kidd - the referee stops the clock and Schroder gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kidd. Schroder manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Schroder takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ariel Schroder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schroder misses with a takedown
and Kidd counters with a stiff right hand.
Killer Kidd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ariel Schroder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schroder fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kidd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schroder doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Kidd moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kidd leaves Schroder with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kidd jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Schroder takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kidd lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kidd works Schroder's body with a nice hook.
Kidd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Schroder. That did some damage!
Schroder misses with a takedown
and Kidd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Schroder is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kidd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Schroder has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kidd.#T2#
Schroder shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kidd counters with an inside leg kick.
Schroder tries to move into range but Kidd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kidd slaps away a takedown attempt from Schroder, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Schroder throws a half hearted mid kick.
Schroder has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kidd.
Kidd lands with a cross.
Killer Kidd is winning the standup battle so far.
Schroder takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kidd lands with a kick to the ribs.
Schroder shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kidd as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Kidd scores with a jab.
Schroder fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Schroder on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A jab lands there for Kidd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schroder is defended easily by Kidd.
Kidd explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T4#
Kidd keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kidd scores with a push kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kidd darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kidd.
Schroder shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Decent striking displayed by Kidd there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kidd stuffs the takedown attempt from Schroder. Schroder gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Killer Kidd dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Schroder shoots and misses
and Kidd counters with a low kick, right behind Schroder 's knee.
Kidd plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kidd throws a good cross that connects.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kidd.
Schroder's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Schroder fails to land the takedown.
Schroder shoots and misses
and Kidd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Killer Kidd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ariel Schroder.
Kidd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd lands a jab.
Schroder sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kidd moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Schroder has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Schroder fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kidd avoids it really well and circles away.
And Kidd counters with a quick kick to the body but Schroder blocks it.
Schroder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schroder shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kidd counters with a slapping leg kick.
A cross from Kidd lands.
Nice uppercut there from Kidd.
Kidd looks for the body kick but Schroder saw that one coming.
Kidd lands a jab.
Schroder darts in looking for a takedown but Kidd gets double underhooks and turns Schroder into the cage.
Schroder tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Kidd. No joy for Schroder on that attempt.
Kidd thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Schroder if he has to take too many more of those.
Kidd fakes the leg kick and cracks Schroder in the body.
Schroder shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kidd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kidd sizes up Schroder with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kidd fakes the leg kick and cracks Schroder in the body.
Killer Kidd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice body kick from Kidd.
Kidd digs a good body shot into Schroder's ribs.
Kidd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Schroder.
Kidd stuffs the takedown attempt from Schroder. Schroder gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Kidd thows a body kick. Schroder tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kidd lands a really nice looking cross but Schroder seems unphased.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Schroder crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kidd - the referee stops the clock and Schroder gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kidd. Schroder manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kidd misses with a body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Kidd. No joy for Schroder on that attempt.
Kidd fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kidd lands an overhand right.
Kidd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jab by Kidd.#T4#
Schroder tries for a takedown but Kidd sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kidd leaves Schroder with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kidd thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kidd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kidd.
Schroder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kidd but Kidd pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kidd half committed to a counter leg kick.
Schroder misses with a takedown
and Kidd counters with a stiff right hand.
Kidd pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

And that's the end of the fight!
Killer Kidd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kidd 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:24
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:24
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Killer Kidd!
During a confident post fight interview, Killer Kidd thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Rapid Showdown in Tokyo 7
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1#
Krawlee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schroder.
Schroder changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Krawlee tries to avoid it but Schroder manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Krawlee to the ground. Krawlee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Krawlee has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Schroder misses with a wild combination. #TD#
Schroder feints and as Krawlee raises his hands in defense, Schroder changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Schroder is fighting to break Krawlee's control of his arms but Krawlee is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Krawlee throws his legs up looking for a submission but Schroder uses it to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krawlee is looking to regain half guard here but Schroder keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Krawlee can't do much from the bottom here.
Krawlee is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schroder in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Krawlee is looking for a sweep.
Krawlee gets back to half guard.
Schroder has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Krawlee tries to roll over but Schroder keeps him under control.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Krawlee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Krawlee is looking to improve his position.
Krawlee trying to control here.
Krawlee works his way to full guard. Good work.
Krawlee trying to strike off his back.
Schroder throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Krawlee works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Krawlee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Schroder shoots in but Krawlee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ariel Schroder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schroder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Krawlee defends it nicely.
Krawlee drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Schroder defends it well.
Nice takedown defense from Krawlee. No joy for Schroder on that attempt.
Schroder ducks under a wild hook from Krawlee.#TD#
Schroder scores with a takedown into Krawlee's guard.#SUB2#
Krawlee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
Krawlee wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Schroder is now in half guard.
Krawlee missing with punches from the bottom.
Schroder trying to advance position but Krawlee counters by regaining guard.
Schroder slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Krawlee.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krawlee trying to control but Schroder postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ariel Schroder dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schroder is defended easily by Krawlee.
Krawlee let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Schroder slaps away a takedown attempt from Krawlee, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Krawlee manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Schroder on his heels. He'll look to pass Schroder's guard now, I'm sure.
Krawlee stands and throws Schroder's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schroder parries the strikes from Krawlee easily there. Krawlee is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Schroder to escape.
Krawlee is looking to take a break and control but Schroder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Schroder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Schroder is looking for a sweep.
Krawlee throws an elbow but Schroder slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB2#
Krawlee swings around for an armbar but Schroder sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Krawlee's guard.#SUB2#
Krawlee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Krawlee isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Schroder stacks Krawlee on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Schroder!#T2#
Krawlee struggling a bit here.
Krawlee is looking for a sweep.
Krawlee wants to control but Schroder postures up.
Schroder trying to control the position but Krawlee is working away.
Krawlee can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Schroder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krawlee keeps working.
Krawlee struggling a bit here.
Schroder cracks Krawlee with a big elbow.
Krawlee is trying to improve his position.
Schroder is looking to take a break and control but Krawlee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Schroder tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Schroder has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Krawlee wants to control but Schroder postures up.
Krawlee is looking to regain half guard here but Schroder keeps moving and retains side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schroder dives in and grabs Krawlee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Krawlee pushes down on Schroder's head and hops out.#TD#
Schroder shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Schroder showed some decent athleticism there.
Schroder is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ariel Schroder dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Schroder fails with a takedown attempt.
Schroder fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Krawlee avoids it really well and circles away.
Schroder shoots for a takedown but Krawlee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ariel Schroder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schroder avoids the body shot from Krawlee.
Krawlee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schroder's waist but Schroder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krawlee off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Schroder dives in and scores a takedown into Krawlee's guard.#SUB2#
Krawlee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schroder is aware though and is defending well.
Schroder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Schroder trying to control the position from guard on top but Krawlee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krawlee trying to keep a closed guard but Schroder is proving a slippery customer.
Schroder content to stall in guard here.
Schroder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Schroder has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Krawlee counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Krawlee.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schroder is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Krawlee has an active guard here but Schroder has managed to pass into half guard.
Schroder wants to pass to mount but Krawlee is defending the position. #SUB2#
Krawlee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schroder pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Schroder blocks the strikes from Krawlee.
Krawlee is looking to get back to full guard here but Schroder has managed to pass to side control instead.
Krawlee is looking to reverse the position.
Schroder taking a breather here.
Krawlee is trying to control Schroder's posture but Schroder avoids it.
Kreepee Krawlee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Krawlee striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Schroder tries to advance to mount but Krawlee denies him.
Krawlee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Krawlee is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Krawlee wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Krawlee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ariel Schroder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Krawlee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

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 Ariel Schroder.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Schroder, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ariel Schroder!

Event: RapidFC 22
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Schroder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jain.#CL#
Schroder tries to keep at a distance but Jain has taken the fight into the clinch.
Schroder wants a takedown.
Jain pushes Schroder back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jain has Schroder pressed against the cage.
Schroder goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jain prevents it.
Schroder takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jain working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jain lands a nice uppercut.
Jain lands a hook that snaps the head of Schroder backwards.
Jain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Schroder's efforts to push away.#T1#
Jain taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jain pushes Schroder back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jain working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jain scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
Schroder is rocked!
Jain is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Schroder is still on wobbly legs! Can Jain finish him?
Moganesh Jain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ariel Schroder.
Jain misses with a body punch.
Schroder seems to have recovered his senses.
Schroder is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jain is defending well.
Jain scores with a shoulder strike.
Jain lands a body punch in the clinch.
Schroder looks winded!
A nice left hand lands by Jain.
Jain just leaning against Schroder, taking a breather. #T2#
Jain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Jain.
Jain working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jain is struggling to control the position.
Jain lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jain lands a shoulder strike.
Jain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Jain.
Jain presses Schroder against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jain lands a left hand. #T3#
Jain gets through Schroder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jain presses Schroder against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schroders head.
Jain lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Schroder to his knees! Jain keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moganesh Jain!
A relieved looking Moganesh Jain thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RFC - Showdown in Tokyo
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schroder is defended easily by Krawlee.
Krawlee attempts a counter takedown but Schroder avoids it well and moves away.
Schroder fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Krawlee avoids it really well and circles away.
Krawlee changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Schroder shoots for a takedown but Krawlee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kreepee Krawlee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ariel Schroder.
Krawlee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schroder's waist but Schroder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krawlee off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Krawlee closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Krawlee successfully pulls guard.
Krawlee working a defensive guard here.
Krawlee keeping moving, preventing Schroder from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Krawlee throws his legs up looking for a submission but Schroder uses it to pass to side control.
Krawlee is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Schroder is looking to take a break and control but Krawlee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krawlee is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at JAG Battle Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Krawlee trying to control but Schroder flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Schroder not allowing Krawlee to control his hands.
Krawlee tries to break free.
Schroder thows a strike but Krawlee uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Krawlee as he ends up in Schroder 's guard!
Schroder keeping full guard, as Krawlee tries to pass.
Schroder managing to control the position.
Schroder wants to sweep here but Krawlee controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Schroder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krawlee throwing strikes from guard but Schroder blocks nicely.
Krawlee passes into half guard. #SUB#
Krawlee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schroder trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Schroder wants to get back to full guard but Krawlee has passed into side control.#SUB#
Krawlee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schroder is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schroder gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kreepee Krawlee 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.
#R2##CL#
Krawlee drives through and clinches with Schroder against the cage.
Krawlee has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Schroder after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Krawlee drags the fight down to the ground.
Krawlee wants to control but Schroder passes easily into half guard.
Krawlee wants to control but Schroder is keeping busy.
Schroder trying to mount his opponent but Krawlee defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schroder throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Krawlee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schroder is working away from the top position though.
Krawlee tries to roll over but Schroder keeps him under control.
Schroder frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Schroder sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Schroder trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Krawlee is in all sorts of trouble here. #T2#
Krawlee holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Schroder tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kreepee Krawlee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Krawlee is looking to get to half guard.
Krawlee slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Krawlee moves into full guard.
Schroder trying to control the position from guard on top but Krawlee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schroder slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've been informed that Schroder has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T3#
Schroder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Krawlee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schroder controls the pace.
Krawlee is striking off his back. Schroder thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Krawlee desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Krawlee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schroder can do to turn this around?#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Krawlee looking for submissions off his back.
Krawlee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Schroder. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Schroder misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Krawlee counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Krawlee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Krawlee drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Schroder manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Krawlee has Schroder in his guard.#REVB#
Schroder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krawlee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ariel Schroder will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Schroder throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Krawlee counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Schroder!
Schroder tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Schroder struggling a bit here.
Schroder is not content to let Krawlee control the position.
Krawlee postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schroder wants to control but Krawlee postures up.#T1#
Krawlee wants to control but Schroder is keeping him busy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Krawlee tries for a kimura but Schroder is defending well.
Schroder prevents Krawlee from improving position.
Schroder parries the strikes from Krawlee easily there. Krawlee is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Schroder to escape. #SUB#
Krawlee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Schroder knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schroder is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Schroder wants to control but Krawlee postures up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Schroder fails to land with a series of punches. #T3#
Schroder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krawlee manages to avoid it.
Schroder fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Krawlee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Krawlee is trying to pull guard but Schroder has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Krawlee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krawlee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schroder.
As Schroder tries to get set, Krawlee tries to push him back and clinch up but Schroder manages to avoid the attempt.
Krawlee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krawlee drops down looking for a counter takedown but Schroder sprawls and moves away.
Ariel Schroder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schroder shoots in but Krawlee avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
No luck for Schroder with that takedown attempt.
Kreepee Krawlee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ariel Schroder.
Schroder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Krawlee defends it nicely.#CL#
Krawlee closes the distance and clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kreepee Krawlee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Krawlee 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kreepee Krawlee!
An out of breath Kreepee Krawlee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Schroder.
Schroder drops down looking for an ankle pick but Johnson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Schroder tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Schroder changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Johnson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schroder wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Johnson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Johnson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Schroder. What's that going to do exactly?
Johnson has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Schroder biding his time, looking for the opening.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schroder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson trying to get back to his feet but Schroder is in full control for now. #T1#
Johnson rolls, trying to escape but Schroder keeps control of the position.
Johnson is still trying to improve position.
Johnson keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Johnson is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Schroder has locked on a rear naked choke here! Johnson is tapping out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ariel Schroder!

Event: PSE 23
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Marshall tries for a takedown but Schroder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Schroder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Schroder stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Schroder wants it to stay on the feet.
Marshall has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Schroder is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD#
Schroder shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Marshall's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Marshall has his foot on Schroder's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schroder works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Marshall working for a triangle but Schroder defends it easily.
Schroder tries to free his leg and advance position but Marshall is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Marshall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Marshall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schroder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schroder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Schroder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marshall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schroder has managed to get both his arms back between Marshall's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Marshall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Marshall keeping moving, preventing Schroder from controlling successfully.
Schroder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Marshall working for a triangle but Schroder defends it easily. #SUB2#
Marshall working for a triangle but Schroder defends it easily.
Schroder wants to stand but Marshall has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Marshall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Marshall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schroder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schroder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Marshall looking for subs off his back but Schroder has passed one foot through into half guard.
Marshall is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Marshall looking for submissions off his back.
Marshall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Marshall with the active half guard here but Schroder passes nicely into side control.#T3#
Schroder working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Marshall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Schroder working the ground and pound but Marshall is defending the strikes.
Marshall looks to move to half guard but instead Schroder has passed into mount! Damn!
Marshall regains half guard.#SUB2#
Marshall actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Marshall looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Marshall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schroder pulls his head out easily. #T4##SUB2#
Marshall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schroder seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Marshall is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Marshall actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Marshall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ariel Schroder dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Schroder leaves Marshall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marshall fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Schroder looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Marshall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schroder prevents Marshall from improving his position.
Schroder not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Marshall actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Marshall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schroder pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Schroder controlling the action here.
Schroder passes to side control.
Schroder looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Marshall is looking to regain half guard here but Schroder keeps moving and retains side control.
Marshall gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Schroder content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Marshall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marshall manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Schroder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Marshall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schroder can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Marshall working for a triangle but Schroder defends it easily.
Marshall is breathing heavily.
Schroder is looking to work some ground and pound but Marshall has wrist control.#T3##SUB2#
Marshall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schroder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Marshall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Schroder stays in close to Marshall's body and controls the position.
Schroder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marshall can do to turn this around?
Schroder wants to pass the guard but Marshall is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Marshall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schroder defends it easily.#SUB2#
Marshall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Schroder looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Marshall working for a triangle but Schroder defends it easily. #SUB2#
Marshall looking for a guillotine here but Schroder defends easily.
Schroder sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marshall's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Marshall actively working from the bottom here.
Marshall won't allow Schroder to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ariel Schroder dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Schroder closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Schroder is looking to take a break and control but Marshall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marshall manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Marshall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schroder pulls his head out easily.
Schroder seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Marshall has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Schroder escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Schroder!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Schroder's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Marshall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schroder wants to take a breather but Marshall is having none of it. #T1#
Schroder is taking a breather. Marshall says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Marshall tries to get to full guard but Schroder has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Marshall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marshall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Marshall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Marshall with the active half guard here but Schroder passes nicely into side control.
Marshall is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Marshall looking for a sweep but Schroder has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Marshall is trying desperately to improve position.
Schroder unloads with some shots from mount but Marshall bucks and avoids them well.
Marshall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marshall tries to improve his position but instead Schroder has taken his back!
Marshall is really stuck here. #SUB#
Schroder is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Marshall has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Schroder has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Marshall taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Schroder doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ariel Schroder!

Event: QFC Tournament 886 Round 3
Date: Dec 09, 2018

#R1#
Schroder shoots in but Drought avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Drought connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Drought fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Schroder throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Drought's waist but Drought gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schroder off to one side.
Drought feinted with a counter takedown.
Schroder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drought is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schroder.
Schroder drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Drought defends it well.
Schroder tries to clinch up.
Schroder avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schroder moves out of range as Drought strikes.
Schroder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Drought but Drought pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Randy Drought has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ariel Schroder.
Jab, jab by Drought - just one landing. #T1#
Drought misses with an uppercut. #KD#
Drought cracks Schroder with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Drought has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Schroder to stand back up!#ROC#
Schroder is rocked!
Drought cracks Schroder with a left hook right on the temple and Schroder goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Drought lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Schroder is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randy Drought!

Event: QFC Tournament 886 Round 2
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
A punch combination from Starr misses.
Starr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #TD2#
Schroder closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Schroder lands in his opponent's guard.
Schroder not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Starr can't keep his opponent in guard - Schroder advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Starr looks like he's trying to stand up.
Well, if Schroder is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T1#
Starr wants to get back to full guard but Schroder has passed into side control.
Starr is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Schroder is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Starr has escaped the position, nice work there.
The strikes coming from Schroder are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Starr tries to improve position but can't.
Schroder staying calm.#T2#
Schroder throws a strike aimed at the side of Starr's head but Starr avoids it well.
Schroder taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Schroder is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Starr is trying to escape and Schroder transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Starr is forced to tap! Nice work there by Schroder! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ariel Schroder!

Event: QFC Tournament 886 Round 1
Date: Dec 07, 2018

#R1##TD#
Suave gets a takedown into half guard.
Schroder is controlling Suave's trapped leg to prevent Suave from advancing to side control.
Schroder is not content to let Suave control the position.
Suave really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Schroder works his way to full guard. Good work.
Schroder keeping moving, preventing Suave from controlling successfully.
Schroder is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Schroder enables Suave to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Schroder manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Schroder looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Schroder is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Schroder bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Suave's guard. #REVB#
Schroder engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Schroder postures up in Suave's guard and throws a big left but Suave blocks it.
Schroder controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Schroder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Suave is trying to control the position but Schroder postures up.
Schroder is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Schroder's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Schroder shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Suave's guard.
Schroder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Suave has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Schroder has passed into side control.
Schroder content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
More stalling from Schroder.
Suave tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schroder wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Suave is letting Schroder control him for a moment.
Schroder with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ariel Schroder 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.
#R2##TD2#
Schroder looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Schroder not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Schroder is trying to work for a kimura but Suave is defending well. #SUB2#
Schroder seems to be working for a kimura but Suave defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Schroder slows the pace down in half guard.
Suave is trying to control but Schroder passes into side control!
Schroder tries to move to mount but Suave blocks the move with his legs.
Ariel Schroder has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
You can see the frustration on Suave's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Suave is trying to escape the position but Schroder is controlling the position.
Suave is looking for a sweep.
Suave prevents Schroder from improving position.
Schroder controlling the position.
Schroder working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
Schroder cracks Suave with a big elbow.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Suave struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schroder landing a few strikes.
Suave is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Schroder misses with the ground and pound.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A swing and a miss from Schroder.#TD2#
Schroder shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Suave is trying to defend but Schroder finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Suave tries to roll over but Schroder keeps him under control.
Schroder stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ariel Schroder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD#
Schroder gets caught napping as Suave dives in and scores a takedown. Schroder manages to retain guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schroder is on top in guard. #REVB#
Suave utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Schroder is stalling in the full guard.
Suave knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Schroder on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Let's hope that Schroder has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Suave wants to stand and escape but Schroder is having none of it.
Schroder lands a couple of digs.
Schroder sitting in guard here, content to control.
Schroder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Suave avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Schroder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suave is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Suave closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Suave lands in his opponent's guard.
Schroder manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Suave manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Schroder advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Schroder has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Suave defend it? Schroder steps over the head and cranks it - Suave is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Schroder!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ariel Schroder!

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