PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Schroeder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arbi Minasian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Schroeder
vs
Minasian

190 cm
30
217 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

185 cm
23
216 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Amsterdam in London 95% Laundry
HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Schroeder!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arbi Minasian!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minasian closes this distance looking for a takedown but Schroeder circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Schroeder. No joy for Minasian on that attempt.
Minasian takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Schroeder lands a right hook to the body.
Schroeder throws a series of punches but Minasian avoids them all with ease.
Schroeder stuffs the takedown attempt from Minasian. Minasian gets slowly back to his feet.
Brian Schroeder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arbi Minasian.
Schroeder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Schroeder loads up on a big right hand but Minasian slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schroeder uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Minasian has time to react.
Minasian moves out of range of the strikes.
Minasian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Minasian misses with a left hand
letting Schroeder counter with a right hand.
Minasian slips under a jab.
Minasian attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Schroeder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Minasian.
Minasian has a takedown stuffed.
Nice uppercut there from Schroeder.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schroeder looks to score with a jab to the body but Minasian is just out of range.

Schroeder drops Minasian with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Minasian looks back up at him and smiles so Schroeder waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Minasian is rocked!
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!

Minasian looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Schroeder is looking to stand back up but Minasian counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Schroeder.
Minasian content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Minasian is looking to take a break and control but Schroeder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minasian thows a huge punch but Schroeder dodges it nicely.
Minasian throws a strike but Schroeder avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Minasian 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.

Schroeder wriggles free and stands up.
The fighters circling - Minasian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schroeder scores with a jab to the head.

Minasian drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minasian stands up over Schroeder, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Minasian must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Schroeder is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Minasian is controlling him.
Minasian throwing strikes from guard but Schroeder blocks nicely.
Schroeder working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Minasian.
Schroeder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schroeder keeping full guard, as Minasian tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Schroeder keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Minasian accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Minasian throws a big elbow that misses.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Schroeder keeps moving.
Schroeder wants to get back to his feet but Minasian is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Minasian looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Schroeder dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Minasian closes this distance looking for a takedown but Schroeder circles away.
Schroeder bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Minasian's head backwards.
Schroeder takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Schroeder scores with a shot to the body.

Schroeder gets caught flat footed, as Minasian shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Schroeder kicks Minasian off and gets to his feet.
Brian Schroeder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minasian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schroeder scores with a three punch combo!
Schroeder lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Schroeder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schroeder looks to land a combination. Minasian sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Schroeder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Minasian shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Schroeder as he avoids it easily.
Schroeder swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Minasian counters with a single leg into guard. Schroeder didn't expect that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schroeder is looking to stand back up but Minasian counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Schroeder.
Arbi Minasian has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schroeder looks like he's trying to stand up.
Minasian wants to control but Schroeder is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minasian is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Schroeder reverses the position - he's now on top in Minasian's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minasian wants to stand up but Schroeder is controlling him.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Arbi Minasian hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Schroeder takes a swing at Minasian's ribcage but misses.
Schroeder checks the leg kick.
Schroeder misses with a wild combination.
Minasian throws a big shot that misses.
Minasian shoots in but Schroeder avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brian Schroeder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arbi Minasian.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schroeder connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Minasian momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Minasian lands an impressive looking overhand right. Schroeder doesn't seem phased though.
Minasian misses with a right hand
and Schroeder counters with a nice uppercut.
Schroeder swings widly with a right hand
and Minasian counters with a stiff right hand.
Minasian scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Minasian is trying hard to land a takedown here. Schroeder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schroeder lands a nice shot to the body.
Schroeder looks to land a left hand but Minasian moved out of range nicely.
Schroeder misses with an uppercut.
Minasian will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Schroeder throws a shot to the body.
Minasian is breathing heavily.
Schroeder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Minasian shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Schroeder as he jumps to the side.
Schroeder misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minasian misses with a takedown attempt - Schroeder sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice defenses there by Schroeder.
Minasian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schroeder.
Schroeder fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Minasian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Schroeder feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Minasians jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice shot lands for Schroeder.
Schroeder wobbles Minasian with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Schroeder dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Minasian to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brian Schroeder!
Brian Schroeder is the new light heavyweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Brian Schroeder waved his t-shirt featuring HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158's logo in front of the cameras.