PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Schopenhauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schopenhauer comes to the cage accompanied by London Calling. Arthur Schopenhauer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Frank Lopez's chin.

Schopenhauer
vs
Lopez

181 cm
29
194 lbs
17 - 4 - 0

185 cm
29
187 lbs
10 - 6 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Victory! Sports Nutrition
Highland Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Arthur Schopenhauer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Frank Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Lopez.
Lopez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Schopenhauer. Schopenhauer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Schopenhauer blocks the body kick.
Schopenhauer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Schopenhauer dodges the punch combination from Lopez.
Lopez tries to land a leg kick but Schopenhauer saw it coming and moves away.
Schopenhauer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schopenhauer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lopez sprawls and moves away.
Lopez throws an overhand right that lands on Schopenhauer's shoulder, as Schopenhauer tries to avoid the shot.
Schopenhauer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lopez sprawls and moves away.
Lopez's corner calls for a 1-2. Lopez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Schopenhauer is just out of range.
Lopez throws a body shot but no joy.
Schopenhauer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lopez sprawls and moves away.
Schopenhauer blocks a low kick nicely.
Schopenhauer tries to counter with a takedown but Lopez is quick to defend against it.
Schopenhauer drops his hands momentarily and Lopez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lopez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schopenhauer moves away.
Lopez misses with a wild body shot.
Schopenhauer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lopez lands a really nice looking cross but Schopenhauer seems unphased.
Lopez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Schopenhauer.
Lopez throws a series of punches but Schopenhauer moves out of range.
A left lands for Lopez.
Schopenhauer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez thuds a left hand into Schopenhauer's body.
Lopez swings for the body but Schopenhauer moves out of range.
Schopenhauer tries to counter with a takedown but Lopez is quick to defend against it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez throws a body punch but Schopenhauer moves out of range.
Schopenhauer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lopez.
Schopenhauer feinted with a counter takedown.
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick and Schopenhauer moves out of range easily.
Lopez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lopez throws a big shot that misses.
Schopenhauer feinted with a counter takedown.
Lopez thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schopenhauer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Schopenhauer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lopez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Frank Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lopez throws a leg kick that misses.
Lopez throws a push kick but Schopenhauer slaps the foot to one side.
Schopenhauer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lopez sprawls and moves away.
Schopenhauer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
Lopez misses with a low kick.
Schopenhauer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Lopez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lopez throws a body shot but no joy.
Schopenhauer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lopez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schopenhauer manages to avoid it.
Lopez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lopez thows a leg kick but Schopenhauer checks it

and Schopenhauer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Schopenhauer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Schopenhauer from controlling successfully.

Schopenhauer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schopenhauer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez can't keep his opponent in guard - Schopenhauer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Schopenhauer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Schopenhauer breaks from Lopez's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schopenhauer tries to control but Lopez wriggling away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Schopenhauer cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

It looks like Frank Lopez has been cut.
Lopez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schopenhauer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Schopenhauer swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arthur Schopenhauer!
Arthur Schopenhauer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.