Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RapidFC 41
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Alpha swinging wildly here. #CL#
Schmidt darts in and clinches Alpha up against the cage.
Schmidt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alpha smiles and moves away.
Schmidt misses with a takedown
and Alpha counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Schmidt thinking.
Alpha scores with a hook to the body. Schmidt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alpha shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schmidt defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt darts in looking for a takedown but Alpha gets double underhooks and turns Schmidt into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manfred Schmidt . That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Schmidt moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Alpha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schmidt has his takedown stuffed
and Alpha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Schmidt throws a lazy head kick
and Alpha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alpha blocks a head kick by Schmidt .
Schmidt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alpha is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD#
Schmidt is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Alpha's half guard.
Schmidt prevents Alpha from improving his position.
Alpha avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Schmidt .
Alpha is trying to control but can't.
Schmidt wants to pass to mount but Alpha is defending the position.
Alpha keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Schmidt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alpha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Alpha tries to get to full guard but Schmidt has control of the leg.
Alpha tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Schmidt has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Schmidt tries to control but Alpha wriggling away.
Alpha sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Schmidt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Alpha tries to get to full guard but Schmidt has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alpha gets full guard.
Alpha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schmidt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Alpha keeping moving, preventing Schmidt from controlling successfully.
Alpha trying to control the position here.
Alpha looking for a sweep. Not yet Alpha, not yet. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Schmidt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alpha's head.
Alpha looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Alpha is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Schmidt won't allow Alpha to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Schmidt shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Schmidt was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Schmidt trying to control the action but Alpha is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alpha is being controlled here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eddie Alpha will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Alpha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Alpha misses.
Alpha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schmidt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Manfred Schmidt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alpha lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Alpha throws out a loose jab but Schmidt uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Schmidt closes the distance and pushes Alpha back into the cage.
Alpha tries to break the clinch but Schmidt is controlling the position.
Schmidt is looking to break free of the clinch but Alpha has double underhooks.
Schmidt is looking to take this one to the mat.
Alpha tries to stall but Schmidt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt trying to land knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alpha - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Alpha is trying to break the clinch but Schmidt is controlling him.#TD#
Schmidt manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1#
Schmidt wants to control the position but Alpha says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Alpha seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schmidt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alpha stops Schmidt from getting back to his feet.
Schmidt taking some punishment here, with Alpha in his half guard.
Schmidt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alpha throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Manfred Schmidt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alpha with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Schmidt has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Alpha doesn't defend quickly enough and Schmidt has managed to lock this one up! Can Alpha escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Schmidt on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Manfred Schmidt !
In his post fight interview, Manfred Schmidt gave a big smile as he said 'Baka Gaijin Ichiban~!'.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 14
Date: Jul 06, 2019

#R1#
Schmidt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Schmidt tries to clinch
and Nekrasov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nekrasov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Schmidt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheers as Nekrasov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Schmidt doesn't seem phased though.
Nekrasov misses with a straight right. #TD#
Schmidt is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nekrasov's half guard.
Nekrasov scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Schmidt manages to mount him!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schmidt lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nekrasov wants to try and get back to his feet.
Schmidt misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Nekrasov wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Schmidt . #T1#
Schmidt content just to control the position here.
Schmidt seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nekrasov for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Schmidt looking to secure an arm triangle but Nekrasov defends it well.
Schmidt looking to control but Nekrasov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Schmidt won't let Nekrasov get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #SUB#
Schmidt looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T2#
Schmidt throws some wild stikes that Nekrasov manages to avoid easily.
Nekrasov is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Nekrasov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schmidt . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Schmidt in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Schmidt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Schmidt controlling his opponent.
Schmidt 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Schmidt looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #T3#
Schmidt tries to control but Nekrasov wriggling away. #SUB#
Schmidt looking for a guillotine from mount but Nekrasov is having none of it. #SUB#
Schmidt goes for an armbar but Nekrasov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Nekrasov.
Schmidt controlling Nekrasov's posture. #SUB#
Schmidt has his foot on Nekrasov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nekrasov works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Schmidt looking for a guillotine here but Nekrasov defends easily.
Schmidt has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Schmidt looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nekrasov stops Schmidt from standing up.
Schmidt pulls Nekrasov in to control the position.
Nekrasov throws a strike but Schmidt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SU#
Schmidt stands and steps away. Nekrasov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manfred Schmidt dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Schmidt shoots and misses
enabling Nekrasov to counter with a crisp jab.
Nekrasov misses with a two punch combination.
Schmidt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nekrasov.
Schmidt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nekrasov can do to turn this around?
Nekrasov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schmidt .
Nekrasov throws out a counter right but Schmidt avoids it with no problem.
Nekrasov throws a head kick that misses.
Nekrasov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #TD#
Nekrasov gets caught flat footed, as Schmidt shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nekrasov keeping moving, preventing Schmidt from controlling successfully.
Schmidt throws a big elbow that misses. #T1##ES2#
Nekrasov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC#
Schmidt breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Nekrasov misses the target.
Schmidt half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Schmidt tries to clinch up.
Schmidt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nekrasov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manfred Schmidt . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nekrasov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nekrasov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Schmidt has his takedown stuffed
and Nekrasov counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Schmidt shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Schmidt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nekrasov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Schmidt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schmidt tries to advance to mount but Nekrasov denies him. #SUB#
Schmidt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nekrasov stops Schmidt from passing to mount. #SUB#
Schmidt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Schmidt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Schmidt taking a breather here. #SUB#
Schmidt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Schmidt works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nekrasov seems a little lost for a moment, as Schmidt dominates the positioning.#T4#
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.#SUB#
Schmidt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nekrasov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Schmidt goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nekrasov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Schmidt 's guard! Nice work there by Nekrasov!
Schmidt is trying to keep Nekrasov in close.
Schmidt pulls Nekrasov in close to prevent any damage.
Schmidt has a closed guard, preventing Nekrasov from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitaliy Nekrasov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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##CL#
Schmidt clinches.
Schmidt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Schmidt throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Schmidt 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schmidt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nekrasov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schmidt somewhat.
Nekrasov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nekrasov as he jumps to the side.
Schmidt tries for a takedown but Nekrasov circles away easily
and Nekrasov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manfred Schmidt . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Schmidt misses with a takedown attempt
and Nekrasov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vitaliy Nekrasov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nekrasov connects with a jab.
Nekrasov lands with a cross.
Nekrasov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Schmidt staying out of range there.
Nekrasov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schmidt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Schmidt has his takedown stuffed
and Nekrasov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schmidt misses with a takedown
and Nekrasov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nekrasov's corner calls for a 1-2. Nekrasov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Schmidt moves in looking to clinch but Nekrasov pushes him off.
Some wild striking there from Nekrasov.
Schmidt seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Schmidt defending well as Nekrasov loads up on a big left hand.
Schmidt appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schmidt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Schmidt tries for a takedown but Nekrasov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Schmidt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schmidt looks to clinch
and Schmidt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Nekrasov tries to keep at a distance but Schmidt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nekrasov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Schmidt .
Schmidt tries to pull guard but Nekrasov holds him up against the cage and eventually Schmidt drops back down to his feet.
Nekrasov working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Schmidt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Schmidt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nekrasov to keep the fight standing.
Nekrasov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Schmidt prevents Nekrasov from breaking the clinch.
Nekrasov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nekrasov is trying to push Schmidt away but Schmidt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Schmidt breaks the clinch. #CL#
Schmidt clinches.
Schmidt misses with a knee to the head.
Schmidt tries to land knees in the clinch but Nekrasov avoids the damage to the body.
Nekrasov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
Schmidt wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
Schmidt breaks the clinch. #CL#
Schmidt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Schmidt throws a punch but it's blocked by Nekrasov. #BC2#
Nekrasov breaks the clinch. #TD#
Schmidt closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nekrasov quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Nekrasov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Schmidt is on him like a limpet, forcing Nekrasov back against the cage.
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!
Schmidt wants a takedown.
Schmidt jumps guard but Nekrasov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nekrasov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Nekrasov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schmidt tries for a takedown but Nekrasov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Schmidt moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNekrasov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vitaliy Nekrasov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nekrasov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitaliy Nekrasov!

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 9
Date: Jun 01, 2019

#R1#
Alcantara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alcantara throws a hook but Schmidt avoids it easily.
Schmidt takes a kick to the side of the head.
Schmidt tries to bum rush Alcantara with a series of wild strikes but Alcantara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alcantara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Schmidt at a distance.
Schmidt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Schmidt clinches.
Schmidt managing to block the knees to the body from Alcantara.
Schmidt blocking some punches.
Alcantara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Schmidt jumps guard but Alcantara stands there with Schmidt around his waist. Schmidt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alcantara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schmidt backwards.
Alcantara lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schmidt is looking to break free of the clinch but Alcantara has double underhooks.
Our sources have told us that Schmidt has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Schmidt jumps guard but Alcantara stands there with Schmidt around his waist. Schmidt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manfred Schmidt . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alcantara working aggressively here.
Schmidt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alcantara just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
Alcantara lands an elbow that stopped Schmidt in his tracks for a moment.
Schmidt managing to block the knees to the body from Alcantara.
Alcantara lands with a light punch inside.
Alcantara throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Schmidt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schmidt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Schmidt drives through with a takedown into Alcantara's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Alcantara can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schmidt controls the pace.
Alcantara looking for a sweep. Not yet Alcantara, not yet.
Alcantara wants to hit a switch here but Schmidt passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Alcantara there!
Schmidt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Alcantara really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schmidt . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2##SUB#
Schmidt looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Schmidt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schmidt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Alcantara wants to control but Schmidt is having none of it.#T3#
Schmidt tries to control but Alcantara wriggling away.
Alcantara wants to hold on but Schmidt pushes him away.
Alcantara can't escape the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Schmidt content just to control the position here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alcantara really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Schmidt fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Schmidt trying to control but Alcantara is having none of it.
Schmidt content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abraham Alcantara will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Alcantara has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alcantara missing with knees to the body.
Schmidt taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Alcantara throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Schmidt 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Schmidt rushes Alcantara and presses him up against the cage.
Schmidt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alcantara to keep the fight standing.
Schmidt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alcantara just stands there and leans against the cage.
Schmidt wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manfred Schmidt . That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Schmidt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alcantara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Schmidt walks into a straight right hand from Alcantara.
Alcantara looks to land a combination. Schmidt sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T1#
Alcantara lands a nice leg kick that just misses Schmidt 's sensitive parts.
Schmidt with a poor takedown
and Alcantara counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alcantara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schmidt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Alcantara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Schmidt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Schmidt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alcantara defends well and Schmidt ends up having to push Alcantara into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alcantara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Schmidt goes for a double leg but Alcantara avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alcantara continues to drive forward.
Schmidt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good leg kick by Alcantara there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Abraham Alcantara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schmidt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alcantara defends well and Schmidt ends up having to push Alcantara into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Alcantara clinches up against the cage.
Alcantara scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alcantara lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alcantara lands an elbow just above Schmidt 's eye.
Alcantara lands a knee to the body. #T2#
Schmidt takes an elbow to the temple.
A short right from Alcantara.
Alcantara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Schmidt is trying to maintain a safe position but Alcantara gets an underhook and turns Schmidt into the cage.
A short left from Alcantara. #ROC2#
Schmidt is rocked!
Alcantara lands an elbow that stopped Schmidt in his tracks for a moment.
Oh Schmidt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alcantara using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Schmidt is pressed against the cage. Alcantara pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Schmidt ! Two more big strikes from Alcantara and Schmidt crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Abraham Alcantara!

Event: RapidFC 25
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1##CL#
Schmidt moves into range and clinches up with Dillinger.
Schmidt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dillinger avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Schmidt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Schmidt clinches up against the cage.
Come on Dillinger - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dillinger is struggling to control the position.
Schmidt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dillinger fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Schmidt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dillinger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manfred Schmidt . That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Schmidt has Dillinger up against the cage in a clinch.
Dillinger avoiding damage.
A right hand to the body from Dillinger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt looking for a takedown.
Dillinger effectively controlling the action here.
Schmidt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dillinger smiles and moves away.
Dillinger looks to throw the jab but Schmidt is out of range.
Schmidt misses with a wild combination.
Dillinger steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Schmidt .#T1#
Dillinger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schmidt .
Dillinger throws a hook but Schmidt blocks it.
Schmidt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Schmidt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dillinger counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Dillinger.
Schmidt digs a good hook to Dillinger's body.
Schmidt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dillinger as he avoids it easily.
Dillinger tries to counter by closing the distance.
A low kick from Schmidt misses
and Dillinger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dillinger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dillinger throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dillinger on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Dillinger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schmidt fails with the takedown.#CL#
Schmidt darts in and clinches Dillinger up against the cage.
Dillinger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dillinger content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dillinger digs a right hand into Schmidt 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Schmidt 's gas tank.
Dillinger lands with a short shot to the head.
Dillinger is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Schmidt swings wildly with an uppercut but Dillinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dillinger effectively controlling the action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Dillinger.
Schmidt is breathing heavily.
Schmidt is trying to drag Dillinger to the mat but Dillinger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dillinger lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Dillinger lands a body punch.
Dillinger is working Schmidt over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Dillinger.
Dillinger leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dillinger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Schmidt looking to stall.
Schmidt wants to take the fight to the mat but Dillinger manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Good body shot from Dillinger.
Dillinger works on Schmidt 's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Dillinger.
Dillinger is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dillinger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schmidt backwards.
Dillinger has Schmidt pushed against the cage.
Dillinger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schmidt backwards. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Dillinger.
A short right from Dillinger on the inside.
Dillinger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dillinger lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Dillinger taking a breather.
Dillinger stalling in the clinch.
Dillinger is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dillinger continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Dillinger has Schmidt pressed against the cage.
Schmidt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Schmidt is trying to drag Dillinger to the mat but Dillinger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dillinger has Schmidt pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nate Dillinger.#CL#
Schmidt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dillinger, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Dillinger dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A head kick by Schmidt misses #CL2#
and Dillinger counters by clinching up.
Schmidt tries to score a body lock takedown but Dillinger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dillinger works on Schmidt 's body with a couple of short punches.
Schmidt is looking for a takedown.
Dillinger is leaning against Schmidt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dillinger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schmidt s head.
Dillinger taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Dillinger.
Dillinger presses Schmidt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dillinger lands a shot to the body.
Dillinger stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dillinger gets underhooks to prevent Schmidt 's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manfred Schmidt . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dillinger digs a right hand underneath Schmidt 's ribcage. Schmidt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Dillinger.
Dillinger will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Schmidt up against the cage.
Schmidt goes for a takedown attempt but Dillinger pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dillinger throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1##CL#
Schmidt instigates a clinch.
Schmidt being controlled against the cage.
Dillinger lands an uppercut.
Dillinger is pushing Schmidt up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dillinger.
Dillinger taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The referee calls for Dillinger to work.
Dillinger leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nate Dillinger.
Schmidt misses with the combination.
Dillinger lands a really nice looking cross but Schmidt seems unphased. #T2#
Schmidt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dillinger is fending him off so far but Schmidt persists. Nope, Dillinger circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Schmidt instigates a clinch.
Dillinger has Schmidt pressed against the cage, preventing Schmidt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dillinger lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dillinger.
Dillinger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dillinger slows down the pace here.
Schmidt tries for a takedown but Dillinger manages to get underhooks.
Our sources have told us that Schmidt has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Come on Dillinger - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dillinger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schmidt backwards.
Dillinger controlling the action here for a moment.
Dillinger presses Schmidt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
A shot in the inside from Dillinger.
Dillinger is stalling here.
Schmidt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dillinger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Schmidt letting Dillinger take a breather here.
Schmidt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dillinger fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Schmidt needs to keep his hands up - Dillinger had a free shot at his head there.
Manfred Schmidt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Schmidt clinches with his opponent.
Dillinger will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Schmidt up against the cage.
Dillinger is pushing Schmidt up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dillinger receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T4#
Dillinger dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nate Dillinger.
Schmidt shoots in for a takedown but Dillinger shows good takedown defense.
Dillinger tries to counter with a clinch but Schmidt shakes him off and moves away.
Dillinger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Schmidt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Schmidt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schmidt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Dillinger counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The referee calls for Dillinger to work.
Dillinger leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Dillinger's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Dillinger holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Dillinger.
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!
Schmidt letting Dillinger take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Dillinger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Dillinger throws a nice looking combination but Schmidt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dillinger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schmidt .
Nate Dillinger seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Schmidt darts in and clinches Dillinger up against the cage.
Dillinger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schmidt backwards.
Dillinger cracks Schmidt with a nice body shot.
Schmidt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dillinger avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dillinger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dillinger scores with a hook to the body.
Dillinger is stalling here.
A short body shot lands from Dillinger as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Dillinger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dillinger.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dillinger presses Schmidt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dillinger content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dillinger - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Schmidt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dillinger pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Dillinger stalling in the clinch.
Schmidt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dillinger smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manfred Schmidt . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dillinger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC2#
Schmidt is rocked!
Dillinger cracks Schmidt on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Schmidt falls backwards against the cage. Dillinger follows up with more strikes that drop Schmidt to his knees. Dillinger keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Schmidt ! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Dillinger!
Nate Dillinger thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 3
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1##TD#
Schmidt throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alpha was covering up waiting for the punch and Schmidt finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Alpha has control of Schmidt 's left arm, preventing Schmidt from doing any damage.
Schmidt stands and throws Alpha's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Schmidt wants to control but Alpha is keeping him busy.
Alpha looks to move to half guard but instead Schmidt has passed into mount! Damn!
Alpha really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schmidt . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alpha is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alpha is bucking up trying to escape but Schmidt cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Schmidt wants to control the pace but Alpha is squirming around nicely.
Alpha tries to hold on but Schmidt postures up.
Alpha is in all sorts of trouble here. #T1#
Schmidt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alpha is looking to escape.
Schmidt punching from mount but Alpha doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Alpha is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Alpha felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Schmidt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Schmidt fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Schmidt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Schmidt trying to control but Alpha is having none of it. #T2#
Schmidt landing shots from mount.
Alpha is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB#
Schmidt is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Alpha has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Alpha!
Alpha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Alpha got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schmidt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alpha has managed to get both his arms back between Schmidt 's legs - danger averted.
Alpha trying to control the position from guard on top but Schmidt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Alpha stands and steps away. Schmidt gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3#
Schmidt misses with a takedown attempt - Alpha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Schmidt backs off Alpha throws a huge counter combo but Schmidt manages to avoid it all.
Schmidt dives in and grabs Alpha's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alpha pushes down on Schmidt 's head and hops out.
Schmidt misses with a takedown attempt
and Alpha counters with a left and a right that stings Schmidt .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manfred Schmidt . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alpha stuffs the takedown.
Alpha appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Schmidt feints and then cracks Alpha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alpha down. #CL#
Schmidt gets a clinch.
Schmidt is trying to pull guard but Alpha has him pressed against the cage.
Schmidt can't get the takedown.
Alpha prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alpha gets underhooks to prevent Schmidt 's takedown attempt.
Schmidt is breathing heavily.
Alpha is trying to break the clinch but Schmidt has him pressed against the cage.
Schmidt has Alpha pressed against the cage, preventing Alpha from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Alpha's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Schmidt fails to pull guard.
Alpha prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alpha lands with a short shot to the head.
Schmidt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alpha walks away with a smile on his face. Schmidt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Schmidt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schmidt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alpha.
Schmidt tries for a takedown but Alpha circles away easily
and Alpha counters with a left and a right that stings Schmidt .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alpha loads up on a big right hand but Schmidt slips the punch.
Schmidt fails to land the takedown.
Alpha is looking for the big counter here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eddie Alpha will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Schmidt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alpha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schmidt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD#
Schmidt feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Schmidt has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Alpha pulls Schmidt in close to his closed guard and prevents Schmidt from doing any damage or advancing position.
Schmidt wants to pass the guard but Alpha is keeping the position.
Schmidt stopping the sweep attempt from Alpha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alpha is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Alpha has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Schmidt has passed into side control.
Schmidt looks up at the clock and then as Alpha takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Schmidt smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Schmidt tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
Alpha is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schmidt controls the position.
Alpha taking a bit of punishment here - Schmidt scoring with strikes.
Alpha tries to buck Schmidt off but Schmidt is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Alpha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Manfred Schmidt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schmidt is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Alpha will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2##SUB#
Schmidt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alpha is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Alpha wants to control but Schmidt postures up.
Alpha is looking to regain half guard here but Schmidt keeps moving and retains side control.
Alpha is not content to let Schmidt control the position.
Schmidt slows the pace down. #SUB#
Schmidt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alpha knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Alpha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alpha stops Schmidt from passing to mount.
Alpha struggling a bit here.
Schmidt trying to control the position but Alpha is 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.
Alpha stops Schmidt from passing to mount.
Alpha is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alpha is pushing Schmidt 's head away, looking to escape. Schmidt manages to hold on to the position though.
Alpha is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Schmidt landing a few strikes.
Alpha tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Schmidt presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Schmidt landing punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schmidt content just to control the position here.
Schmidt trying to control but Alpha is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manfred Schmidt dominated that second round.
That's time! Schmidt 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Schmidt shoots in for a takedown but Alpha shows good takedown defense.
Schmidt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alpha is looking for the big counter here.
Manfred Schmidt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schmidt with a poor takedown
and Alpha counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Schmidt thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manfred Schmidt . That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Schmidt is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Alpha's half guard.#ES2#
Alpha manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Schmidt keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Alpha tries to circle away but Schmidt has him pinned against the cage.
Schmidt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alpha fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alpha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice sprawl there from Alpha as Schmidt shoots in.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Schmidt throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alpha was covering up waiting for the punch and Schmidt finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Alpha wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Schmidt manages to pass to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##REVB#
Schmidt slips a nice elbow through Alpha's hands, connecting with Alpha's forehead.
Schmidt trying to control from half guard but Alpha is working away.
Alpha tries to get to full guard but Schmidt has control of the leg.
Alpha keeps trying to improve his position.
Alpha won't allow Schmidt to pass to mount.
Alpha is looking for a sweep. Schmidt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alpha wants to control but Schmidt is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2##SUB#
Schmidt is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Schmidt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alpha has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alpha trying to control from the bottom.
Alpha is doing well to control the position and prevent Schmidt from advancing to side control.
Schmidt wants to take a breather but Alpha is having none of it.
Alpha is looking for a sweep. Schmidt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Alpha moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alpha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schmidt is one step ahead there.
Schmidt sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alpha trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alpha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schmidt shoots and misses
letting Alpha counter with a right hand.
Schmidt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alpha counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been told by Schmidt 's head coaches at IFA: Performance Institute that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T4#
Schmidt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alpha defends well and Schmidt ends up having to push Alpha into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Schmidt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alpha avoids it really well and circles away.
Alpha is looking for the big counter here.
Schmidt shoots for a double leg takedown but Alpha sprawls well. He's pushed Schmidt 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Schmidt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Schmidt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Alpha closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Schmidt 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Alpha tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alpha has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Alpha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alpha has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Alpha!

Event: Rapid Fight Night 9
Date: Mar 15, 2019

#R1#
Elder avoids the head kick by Schmidt .
Elder fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Elder feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Elder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Schmidt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Schmidt is looking to stand up but Elder isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schmidt controls Elder momentarily but Elder frees himself.
Schmidt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Elder with a nice head shot there.#ES2#
Schmidt uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Elder shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Schmidt as he jumps to the side.
Schmidt cracks Elder with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Elder has closed the distance and engaged Schmidt in a clinch.
Schmidt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Schmidt working aggressively here.
Schmidt working hard to break the clinch.
Elder's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Schmidt gets underhooks to prevent Elder's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Elder. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##BC2#
Schmidt breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schmidt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Schmidt looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schmidt 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Schmidt won't allow Elder to sweep him here.
Elder keeping moving, preventing Schmidt from controlling successfully.
Schmidt is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Elder looking for a guillotine here but Schmidt defends easily. #T3#
Schmidt wants to control from the top but Elder keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Schmidt 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Schmidt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Elder. That did some damage!
Jab by Schmidt .
Elder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schmidt .
Schmidt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T4#
Elder takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Elder circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Elder counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Schmidt looking to control.
Our spies down at at Power Wrestling Academy inform us that Schmidt has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Schmidt wants to sweep here but Elder controlling him for the moment.
Schmidt wants to stand but Elder is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Schmidt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schmidt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Elder is controlling him.
Schmidt has Elder pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manfred Schmidt dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A solid body kick from Schmidt .
Schmidt throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Elder counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Elder.
A head punch on the inside from Schmidt fails to land.
Schmidt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Elder takes an elbow to the temple.
Elder tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
Schmidt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schmidt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Elder.
Schmidt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schmidt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Elder defends well and Schmidt ends up having to push Elder into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Elder throws a big counter combination but Schmidt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elder stuffs the takedown.
Schmidt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Elder tries to avoid it but Schmidt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Elder to the ground. Elder escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bob Elder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manfred Schmidt .#CL2#
Schmidt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Elder tries to pull guard but Schmidt won't allow it. #BC#
Elder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Elder looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Elder gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Elder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Elder gets a takedown into half guard.
Schmidt is trying to escape back to his feet but Elder uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Schmidt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Schmidt is not content to let Elder control the position. #T2##SUB#
Elder is trying to get an arm triangle but Schmidt is defending well.
Schmidt manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schmidt passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schmidt misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T3#
Schmidt working away.
Schmidt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Elder keeps working. #SU2#
Schmidt decides to stand back up.
Schmidt shoots in for a takedown but Elder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Manfred Schmidt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Schmidt has Elder up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Schmidt 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schmidt misses with a head kick.
Schmidt throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Elder's head.#T4#
Schmidt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schmidt throws a head kick that half lands. #CL2#
Schmidt clinches with his opponent.
Elder has Schmidt pressed against the cage, preventing Schmidt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Elder tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Schmidt just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Elder. #TD#
Elder ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Elder no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schmidt lands a couple of digs.
Elder working a defensive guard here.
Schmidt is looking to stand up but Elder won't let him. #SUB2#
Schmidt postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Elder is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Schmidt , into his guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manfred Schmidt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Schmidt clinches with his opponent.
Schmidt wants to get back to striking at distance but Elder won't allow it.
Elder stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC#
Elder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Schmidt clinches. #BC2#
Schmidt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Schmidt .
Schmidt scores with the left hand. Elder knows he should have avoided that one.
Schmidt works Elder's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Schmidt clinches. #T1##BC2#
Schmidt 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Elder fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Schmidt moves into the clinch.
Elder jumps guard but Schmidt stands there with Elder around his waist. Elder gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Elder pulls guard successfully.
Schmidt lands a couple of elbows.
Elder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Elder keeping moving, preventing Schmidt from controlling successfully. #T2##SU2#
Schmidt decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Schmidt scoring well with a low kick there.
Elder gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Schmidt fails with a takedown attempt.
Elder tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Schmidt manages to circle out of the way.
Schmidt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Elder's waist but Elder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schmidt off to one side.
Elder is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Schmidt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Elder, pushing him back against the cage.
Elder stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Elder blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Elder on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Manfred Schmidt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Elder has Schmidt pressed against the cage, preventing Schmidt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Elder is trying to trip Schmidt . He has hold of a leg but Schmidt is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Elder persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Schmidt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Schmidt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Elder trying to control the position from guard on top but Schmidt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schmidt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Elder wants to control from the top but Schmidt keeps moving.
Elder's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Elder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schmidt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Elder has managed to get both his arms back between Schmidt 's legs - danger averted.#SU#
Elder decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Schmidt fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elder avoids the head kick by Schmidt . #CL2#
Schmidt drives through and clinches with Elder against the cage.
Bob Elder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manfred Schmidt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Elder tries a body shot but Schmidt blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manfred Schmidt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Schmidt winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manfred Schmidt !
In his post fight interview, Manfred Schmidt gave a big smile as he said 'Baka Gaijin Ichiban~!'.

Event: RapidFC 14
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mane.
Schmidt struggling a bit here.
Schmidt might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mane haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Schmidt is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Schmidt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schmidt is trying to get back to his feet.
Mane working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt tries to bench press Mane off him but Mane keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schmidt can't do much from the bottom here.
Mane wants to control but Schmidt is keeping him busy. #T1#
Schmidt prevents Mane from moving into mount.
Mane working away.
Schmidt prevents Mane from improving position.
Schmidt is looking for a sweep.
Schmidt is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Mane tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mane has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SU#
Mane stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mane definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mane goes for a double leg but Schmidt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Schmidt continues to drive forward.
Mane closes this distance looking for a takedown but Schmidt circles away.
Schmidt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Schmidt throws a nice head kick! #T2##CL2#
Schmidt clinches with his opponent.
Mane blocks an uppercut.
Schmidt wants to get back to striking at distance but Mane won't allow it. #BC2#
Schmidt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schmidt has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mane is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD2#
Schmidt darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mane is looking to control Schmidt 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mane avoid being mounted?
Schmidt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mane does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mane wants to control but Schmidt is keeping busy.
Schmidt prevents Mane from improving his position.#T3#
Mane trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Schmidt manages to pass to mount!
Schmidt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Schmidt trying to control but Mane is having none of it.
Schmidt working Mane over with strikes here. #SU2#
Schmidt is standing up, even though he is in mount. #T4##CL2#
Schmidt closes the distance and clinches.
Schmidt is trying to push Mane away but Mane has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Schmidt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Schmidt 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mane keeps control of Schmidt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Schmidt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Schmidt rushes Mane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Schmidt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Schmidt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schmidt throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Mane counters with a shoot takedown. Schmidt fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schmidt looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Schmidt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manfred Schmidt dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Mane shoots in and drives through. Schmidt sprawls well.
Mane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schmidt .
Schmidt throws out a counter right but Mane avoids it with no problem.
Jab from Schmidt .#CL2#
Mane gets tackled into the cage by Schmidt . Schmidt maintains the clinch.
Mane looking for a takedown.
Mane changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Schmidt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ze Mane. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Mane gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU2#
Schmidt gets to his feet - Mane follows without any prompting. #T1##TD2#
Schmidt drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Mane is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Schmidt 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2#
Schmidt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Schmidt is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mane's half guard.
Schmidt is keen to just control but Mane is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Schmidt is working for a kimura but Mane is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mane wants to get back to full guard but Schmidt has passed into side control.
Mane being controlled for a moment.
Manfred Schmidt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schmidt is looking to take a break and control but Mane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mane is trying to control Schmidt 's posture but Schmidt avoids it.
Schmidt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3##SU2#
Schmidt decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Schmidt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Schmidt lands with a shot to the body.
Mane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schmidt is fending him off so far but Mane persists. Nope, Schmidt circles away and we're back to standing.
Mane chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Schmidt can pounce on him.
Mane shoots in looking for a takedown but Schmidt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Decent striking displayed by Schmidt there.#TD2#
Mane gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Schmidt to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Schmidt is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Mane looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SU2#
Schmidt stands and steps away. Mane gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Mane shoots in and bounces Schmidt off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Schmidt trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manfred Schmidt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! 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##TD2#
Schmidt shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mane napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Schmidt tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mane struggling a bit here.
Schmidt in side control, throwing shots but Mane defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schmidt controlling from side mount.
Schmidt is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mane struggling a bit here.#T1#
Mane is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Schmidt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
A lull in the action here as Schmidt stalls from top position.
Mane is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Mane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Schmidt throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#
It looks like Ze Mane has been cut.
Schmidt lands with a kick to the ribs.
Manfred Schmidt seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Schmidt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Schmidt fails to land.
Mane tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
Schmidt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manfred Schmidt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mane shoots in but Schmidt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mane fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schmidt avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ze Mane. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Mane takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mane enables Schmidt to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mane manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Schmidt trying to control but Mane is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Schmidt stands and steps away. Mane gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Schmidt throws a sloppy head kick and Mane moves out of range easily.
Schmidt displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Schmidt tries a head kick but it misses. #T4##CL2#
Schmidt has closed the distance and engaged Mane in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schmidt .
Schmidt is looking to break free of the clinch but Mane has double underhooks.
Schmidt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mane has him pressed against the cage.
Schmidt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Schmidt is trying to break free.
Schmidt tries a knee to the head but Mane blocks it. #TD#
Mane is trying to trip Schmidt . He has hold of a leg but Schmidt is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mane persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schmidt trying to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manfred Schmidt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Schmidt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manfred Schmidt !
Post fight, Manfred Schmidt stared into the camera and said 'Baka Gaijin Ichiban~!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Schmidt moves into the clinch.
Liguy cracks Schmidt with a nice body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Liguy.
Schmidt tries to stall but Liguy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Schmidt lands a body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Schmidt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Liguy's brow.
Liguy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Liguy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Schmidt looking to stall.
Schmidt struggles to land a body shot inside as Liguy controls his hands.
Schmidt 's coach down at Power Wrestling Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Schmidt 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#BC2#
Schmidt 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Liguy scores with a shot to the body. #TD#
Liguy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Schmidt 's half guard.
Schmidt wants to get back to his feet.
Schmidt wants to get back to full guard.
Liguy trying to control the action but Schmidt is working from the bottom.
Schmidt tries to kick Liguy off but Liguy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Liguy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Liguy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Schmidt tries to roll over but Liguy keeps him under control.
Liguy drops an elbow to the side of Schmidt 's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liguy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Schmidt wants to get back to full guard.
Schmidt looks like he's trying to stand up.
Liguy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Schmidt gets back to full guard. #T2#
Liguy wants to control from the top but Schmidt keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liguy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Liguy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Schmidt controls Liguy momentarily but Liguy frees himself.
Liguy is pushing down on Schmidt 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Schmidt is fighting to maintain full guard but Liguy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Schmidt is trying to maintain the position but Liguy is very close to passing his half guard.
Schmidt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Liguy.
Liguy is controlling the pace.
Liguy stops Schmidt from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Liguy throwing shots but Schmidt is blocking nicely.
Schmidt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Liguy lands a nice short elbow.
Schmidt is looking to control Liguy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schmidt avoid being mounted?
Schmidt is trying to stand back up but Liguy is controlling him
Liguy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Schmidt tries to get to full guard but Liguy has control of the leg. #T4#
Liguy trying to control the pace.
Schmidt is trying to stand back up but Liguy is controlling him
Liguy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Liguy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Schmidt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Liguy is working away from the top position though.
Liguy slows the pace down in half guard.
Liguy wants to control but Schmidt is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schmidt is trying to stand back up but Liguy is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oleg Liguy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Danga de danga de dang - Schmidt scores with a four punch combination!
Schmidt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liguy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schmidt .
Schmidt tries to bum rush Liguy with a series of wild strikes but Liguy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Schmidt moves into the clinch.
Liguy works on Schmidt 's body with a couple of short punches.
Schmidt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Liguy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schmidt can do to turn this around?#TD#
Liguy gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Liguy is standing up over Schmidt . Schmidt looks to escape but Liguy dives into side control. #REVB#
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!
Schmidt is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Liguy grinds an elbow into Schmidt 's temple.
Liguy lands a decent elbow from side control. #ROC#
Schmidt is rocked!
Liguy lands an elbow.
Schmidt is still in real trouble! Can Liguy finish him?
Liguy in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Schmidt looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Liguy turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oleg Liguy!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Schmidt .
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Jensen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Schmidt wants to control but Jensen is keeping him busy. #SU2#
Schmidt decides to stand back up. Schmidt steps back and let's Jensen get back to his feet.#TD2#
Schmidt shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Schmidt showed some decent athleticism there.
Jensen is refusing to be controlled, as Schmidt sits in half guard. #T1#
Schmidt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jensen is trying to stand up here but Schmidt is controlling him well.
Schmidt has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Power Wrestling Academy . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Schmidt seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schmidt seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jensen won't allow Schmidt to pass to mount. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Jensen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Schmidt to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Schmidt won't allow Jensen to sweep him here.
Schmidt trying to control but Jensen is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jensen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Schmidt . #T3#
Jensen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schmidt is controlling him.
Jensen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schmidt controls the pace.
Schmidt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schmidt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Schmidt scores with a takedown into Jensen's guard.#T4#
Schmidt is pushing down on Jensen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jensen is fighting to maintain full guard but Schmidt has managed to sneak the leg through.
Schmidt is trying to control. Jensen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Schmidt is taking a breather. Jensen 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.
Schmidt wants to free his trapped foot but Jensen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schmidt wants to take a breather but Jensen is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manfred Schmidt dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Schmidt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jensen wants to get back to his feet.
Schmidt has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Schmidt looking to control but Jensen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Schmidt wants to control but Jensen has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jensen wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Schmidt is looking to stall here but Jensen recovers full guard.
Schmidt trying to control the position from guard on top but Jensen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schmidt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Schmidt looking to pass the guard.
Schmidt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Schmidt slips nicely into half guard.
Schmidt is trying to control. Jensen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jensen wants to get back to full guard but Schmidt has passed into side control.
Jensen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Schmidt has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3#
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.
Schmidt in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Schmidt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jensen, who protects the arm well.
Schmidt trying to control the position but Jensen is working away.
Jensen is letting Schmidt control him for a moment.
Schmidt trying to control the action but Jensen is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Schmidt swings around for an armbar but Jensen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Schmidt 's guard.
Jensen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Schmidt looking to control.
Jensen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Schmidt is controlling Jensen's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jensen is looking to stand up but Schmidt won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manfred Schmidt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Schmidt connects with a nice looking jab. #TD2#
Schmidt shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Schmidt was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Schmidt in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The referee asks Schmidt politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Schmidt prefers to stall for the moment though.
Schmidt trying to control the position but Jensen is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jensen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jensen is looking to regain half guard here but Schmidt keeps moving and retains side control.
Schmidt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Schmidt controlling the position from side mount. #SU2#
Schmidt has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Schmidt closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jensen quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Schmidt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jensen is just riding it out for now. Schmidt eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Schmidt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jensen has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Schmidt prevents Jensen from standing back up.
Schmidt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Schmidt throwing shots but Jensen is blocking nicely. #T3#
Well, if Schmidt 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.
Jensen is not content to let Schmidt control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Schmidt fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jensen to the ground. Schmidt is now in Jensen's guard.#T4#
Schmidt throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schmidt passes into half guard.
Schmidt wants to pass the guard but Jensen is defending well.
Schmidt is trying to control. Jensen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Schmidt seems content to control.
Schmidt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schmidt works his foot free and advances to mount.
Todd Jensen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manfred Schmidt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Schmidt controlling the position easily from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manfred Schmidt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Schmidt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manfred Schmidt !
In his post fight interview, Manfred Schmidt gave a big smile as he said 'Baka Gaijin Ichiban~!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Schmidt decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Schmidt slows the pace down in half guard.
Schmidt is pressing down on Peters's thigh, looking to free his foot. Peters is holding on for now.
Peters knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Schmidt on the ground.
Schmidt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Schmidt 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.#SUB2#
Schmidt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Peters is just riding it out for now. Schmidt eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Schmidt tries to pass to full mount but Peters defends it.
Schmidt works his foot free and advances to mount.
Schmidt scoring with strikes but Peters is staying in there.
Schmidt landing strikes from the mount.#T2#
Schmidt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Schmidt wants to take Peters's back but he can't do it this time.
Schmidt lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Schmidt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Schmidt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Schmidt unloading with bombs!#ROC2#
Peters is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Schmidt ! Peters is hurt baaadly! Schmidt is firing away with more strikes - Peters is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manfred Schmidt !
Manfred Schmidt took some time post fight to say the following; 'Baka Gaijin Ichiban~!'.

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