PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Schopenhauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Hernandez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Schopenhauer
vs
Hernandez

181 cm
26
194 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

180 cm
26
186 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Powerful

Vikai Gear Island

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arthur Schopenhauer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, David Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Schopenhauer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hernandez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Schopenhauer is in Hernandez's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Schopenhauer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schopenhauer slips nicely into half guard.

Schopenhauer is working for a kimura but Hernandez is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schopenhauer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Schopenhauer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hernandez defending well though.
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet.
Hernandez gets full guard.
Schopenhauer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hernandez working for a triangle but Schopenhauer defends it easily.

Hernandez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Schopenhauer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hernandez swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schopenhauer with a nice head shot there.
Schopenhauer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Schopenhauer won't allow Hernandez to sweep him here.
Schopenhauer throws a big right hand that misses.
Schopenhauer is looking to work some ground and pound but Hernandez has wrist control.
Schopenhauer passes Hernandez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hernandez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Schopenhauer seems to be looking for submissions.
Schopenhauer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Schopenhauer trying to control from half guard but Hernandez is working away.

Hernandez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schopenhauer pulls his head out easily.

Schopenhauer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Schopenhauer works his way into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Schopenhauer actively working from the bottom here.
Schopenhauer wants to get back to full guard.

Hernandez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Schopenhauer works his way to full guard. Good work.

Schopenhauer working for a triangle but Hernandez defends it easily.
Hernandez looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hernandez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schopenhauer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hernandez has managed to get both his arms back between Schopenhauer's legs - danger averted.
Schopenhauer keeping full guard, as Hernandez tries to pass.
Hernandez won't allow Schopenhauer to sweep him here.
Hernandez pushes down on Schopenhauer's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Hernandez seems to be looking for submissions.
Hernandez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Hut - $50. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Schopenhauer trying to control here.

Schopenhauer looking for submissions off his back.
Schopenhauer is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Schopenhauer has a takedown stuffed.
Schopenhauer is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.

Schopenhauer gets a takedown into half guard.
Hernandez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Schopenhauer.

Schopenhauer seems to be working for a kimura but Hernandez defends the submission attempt.
Schopenhauer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Schopenhauer is working for a kimura but Hernandez is defending it quite comfortably.
Hernandez trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Schopenhauer 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.

Schopenhauer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hernandez pinned against the cage. Hernandez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Schopenhauer tries for a takedown but Hernandez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hernandez leaves Schopenhauer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Schopenhauer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hernandez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Schopenhauer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hernandez can do to turn this around?
Schopenhauer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schopenhauer shoots in and drives through. Hernandez sprawls well.
Arthur Schopenhauer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schopenhauer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hernandez sprawls well. Hernandez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Schopenhauer gets slowly back to his feet.
Hernandez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez darts in looking for a takedown but Schopenhauer gets double underhooks and turns Hernandez into the cage.
Hernandez looks for a takedown but Schopenhauer sprawls well.
Schopenhauer attempts a counter takedown but Hernandez avoids it well and moves away.
Schopenhauer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Schopenhauer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hernandez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Schopenhauer shoots in looking for a takedown. Hernandez tries to sprawl out of it but Schopenhauer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hernandez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schopenhauer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hernandez's waist but Hernandez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schopenhauer off to one side.

Hernandez feints and as Schopenhauer raises his hands in defense, Hernandez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Schopenhauer wants to sweep here but Hernandez controlling him for the moment.
Schopenhauer 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.

Hernandez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Arthur Schopenhauer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hernandez trying to control but Schopenhauer is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Schopenhauer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hernandez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schopenhauer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Schopenhauer working a defensive guard here.

Schopenhauer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hernandez is aware though and is defending well.

Schopenhauer working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hernandez has passed into half guard!
Schopenhauer wants to get back to full guard but Hernandez has passed into side control.

Hernandez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Schopenhauer struggling a bit here.

Hernandez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schopenhauer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schopenhauer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Schopenhauer is staying active underneath Hernandez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Schopenhauer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hernandez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Hernandez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Schopenhauer can't keep his opponent in guard - Hernandez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Schopenhauer wants to improve his position but Hernandez is controlling well.
Hernandez is looking to take a break and control but Schopenhauer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Schopenhauer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hernandez to the ground. Schopenhauer is now in Hernandez's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Schopenhauer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hernandez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Schopenhauer, into his guard.
Schopenhauer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hernandez stopping the sweep attempt from Schopenhauer.
Schopenhauer keeping full guard, as Hernandez tries to pass.

Schopenhauer working for submissions but it's allowed Hernandez to get to half guard.
Schopenhauer is pressing down on Hernandez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schopenhauer wants to sweep but no luck.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Schopenhauer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Hernandez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Schopenhauer shoots in but Hernandez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hernandez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Hernandez gets caught flat footed, as Schopenhauer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Hernandez has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Schopenhauer doesn't defend quickly enough and Hernandez has managed to lock this one up! Can Schopenhauer escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hernandez on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David Hernandez!
David Hernandez is the new middleweight champion!