PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Liam Browne (ranked 931 p4p, 130 weight class) and Arthur Schopenhauer (ranked 2621 p4p, 324 weight class). Schopenhauer has chosen London Calling as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Arthur Schopenhauer enters the cage!

Browne
vs
Schopenhauer

184 cm
23
189 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

181 cm
36
194 lbs
26 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Liam Browne!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arthur Schopenhauer!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Browne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Schopenhauer dives in for a single leg takedown but Browne sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheers as Schopenhauer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Browne doesn't seem phased though.
Schopenhauer slips a jab and a cross from Browne.
Schopenhauer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Horrible takedown attempt by Schopenhauer or perhaps it was just good defense by Browne, which made it look bad.
Schopenhauer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Browne sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schopenhauer somewhat.
Liam Browne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Schopenhauer.
Browne walks into a straight right hand from Schopenhauer.
Browne looks to land a right hand but Schopenhauer moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Browne.
Jab from Browne.
Schopenhauer misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Browne.
Arthur Schopenhauer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schopenhauer with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Browne counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Browne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schopenhauer thows a leg kick but Browne checks it
and Browne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schopenhauer throws a body punch but Browne moves out of range.
Schopenhauer swings widly with a right hand
and Browne counters with a left to the body.
Schopenhauer tries for a takedown but Browne circles away easily
enabling Browne to counter with a crisp jab.
Browne throws a leg kick but Schopenhauer moved away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Browne darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Browne just misses with a punch to the body.
Browne cracks Schopenhauer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Browne throws a low kick but it's checked well by Schopenhauer.
Browne lands with a shot to the body.
Schopenhauer lands a body shot.
Schopenhauer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Browne has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Browne throws a leg kick but Schopenhauer moved away.
Schopenhauer jabs Browne to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Schopenhauer misses with a hook
and Browne counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Browne throws a body kick that misses.
Schopenhauer checks a low kick from Browne.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schopenhauer throws a front kick aimed at Browne's knee but Browne avoids it well.
Schopenhauer misses with a leg kick
and Browne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Browne throws a nice looking combination but Schopenhauer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Browne gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Browne wants to stand but Schopenhauer is controlling the position.
Schopenhauer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Browne can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schopenhauer controls the pace.
Schopenhauer looking to sit in guard and control but Browne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Schopenhauer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Browne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Browne manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Schopenhauer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Browne has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Schopenhauer is proving hard to escape from.

Schopenhauer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Browne can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Browne's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Schopenhauer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Browne defends well.
Schopenhauer trying to keep a closed guard but Browne is proving a slippery customer.
Browne controlling from the top position.

Schopenhauer is looking for a triangle but Browne pushes his legs off easily.
Browne is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Schopenhauer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Browne dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Schopenhauer darts in looking for a takedown but Browne gets double underhooks and turns Schopenhauer into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schopenhauer. Browne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Browne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Schopenhauer throws a leg kick
and Browne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Browne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schopenhauer throws out the jab.
Liam Browne is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice jab there from Schopenhauer.
Schopenhauer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Browne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schopenhauer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Liam Browne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Schopenhauer.
Schopenhauer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Browne.
Schopenhauer with a poor takedown
enabling Browne to counter with a crisp jab.
Browne blocks a jab.
Schopenhauer jabs Browne right on the nose. Browne blinks but takes it well.
Browne misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Browne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schopenhauer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schopenhauer tries for a takedown but Browne circles away easily
and Browne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Browne moves out of range as Schopenhauer strikes.
Browne is looking to counter punch.
Browne throws an overhand right that lands on Schopenhauer's shoulder, as Schopenhauer tries to avoid the shot.
Browne throws a shot to the body.

Schopenhauer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Schopenhauer wants to pass the guard but Browne is keeping the position.
Browne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schopenhauer can do to turn this around?
Browne seems keen to control Schopenhauer's posture.
Schopenhauer trying to control the position from guard on top but Browne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Browne trying to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schopenhauer preventing the sweep.
Schopenhauer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Schopenhauer fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Browne trying to remain calm as Schopenhauer controls from the top position.
Browne is looking for a sweep.

Schopenhauer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Browne has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Schopenhauer but great work by Browne.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schopenhauer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Browne gets to mount! Schopenhauer was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Browne controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Browne is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Schopenhauer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Browne is fending him off so far but Schopenhauer persists. Nope, Browne circles away and we're back to standing.
Schopenhauer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Schopenhauer misses with an uppercut. Browne saw that one coming.
Browne throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Browne.
Schopenhauer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Schopenhauer fails with a takedown attempt.
Browne punishes Schopenhauer's body with a nice straight punch.
Schopenhauer misses with a takedown attempt - Browne sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Schopenhauer is breathing heavily.
Schopenhauer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Browne on the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schopenhauer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Browne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Browne lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Liam Browne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Browne stuffs the takedown attempt from Schopenhauer. Schopenhauer gets slowly back to his feet.
Schopenhauer shoots in for a double leg but Browne sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Browne appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Schopenhauer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Browne.
A low kick from Schopenhauer misses
enabling Browne to counter with a crisp jab.

Schopenhauer is rocked!
A big left from Browne misses.
Schopenhauer looks for a takedown but Browne sprawls well.

Browne sends Schopenhauer crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Browne is motioning to the referee to let Schopenhauer up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Schopenhauer is still on wobbly legs! Can Browne finish him?
Schopenhauer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Schopenhauer has his takedown stuffed
and Schopenhauer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Browne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Browne dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

It's a brutal combination of punches from Browne! Schopenhauer is backing up but he can't get away as Browne lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Schopenhauer and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Liam Browne!
Liam Browne retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Liam Browne thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.