PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boipelo Chibuzo Ihejirika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Schopenhauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Chibuzo Ihejirika
vs
Schopenhauer

162 cm
25
195 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

181 cm
27
194 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Boipelo Chibuzo Ihejirika!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arthur Schopenhauer!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ihejirika gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Schopenhauer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Schopenhauer.
My spies in The Hut - $50 inform me that Schopenhauer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Schopenhauer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Schopenhauer drops back looking for a leg! Ihejirika is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ihejirika manages to kick Schopenhauer off! Schopenhauer jumps back into Ihejirika's guard.
Schopenhauer looking to pass the guard.
Ihejirika is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schopenhauer throwing strikes but missing.
Schopenhauer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Schopenhauer wants to pass the guard but Ihejirika is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schopenhauer throwing strikes from guard but Ihejirika blocks nicely.
Schopenhauer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Schopenhauer preventing the sweep.
Schopenhauer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Schopenhauer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Schopenhauer trying to pass the guard but Ihejirika defending well.

Schopenhauer wants to work for an arm triangle but Ihejirika is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ihejirika is in trouble now - Schopenhauer has advanced to mount!
Schopenhauer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ihejirika's face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schopenhauer is landing with some decent strikes but Ihejirika is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

It looks like Boipelo Chibuzo Ihejirika has been cut.

Schopenhauer is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ihejirika is surviving well by controlling Schopenhauer's body position as best he can.
Ihejirika looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schopenhauer landing punches.

Ihejirika is rocked!
Schopenhauer lands a nice shot to the head.
Oh Ihejirika is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Schopenhauer quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Schopenhauer but it's paid off an Ihejirika is forced to tap! Nice work by Schopenhauer.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arthur Schopenhauer!
During a confident post fight interview, Arthur Schopenhauer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.