PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chok Delarock (ranked 4074 p4p, 211 weight class) and Ariel Schroder (ranked 3421 p4p, 191 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Delarock
vs
Schroder

175 cm
28
140 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

170 cm
27
142 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chok Delarock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ariel Schroder!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Ben Hemmingworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schroder lands a slapping body shot.
Delarock tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Schroder defends well and Delarock ends up having to push Schroder into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Schroder tries for a takedown but Delarock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Schroder tries for a takedown but Delarock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Schroder changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Delarock looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Schroder working the strikes but Delarock uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Schroder takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Delarock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Schroder on the ground.
Schroder passes to full mount!
Delarock tries to improve his position but instead Schroder has taken his back!
Delarock rolls, trying to escape but Schroder keeps control of the position.
Schroder slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Schroder is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Delarock is defending well though. Schroder let's go of the attempt for now.
Delarock trying to control the hands but Schroder breaks the grip.

Delarock won't enjoy being in this position. Schroder looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Delarock is tapping - it's over boys! Schroder picks up the submission victory!

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