PBP Commentary

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

Udd
vs
Schopenhauer

185 cm
27
185 lbs
6 - 0 - 1

181 cm
27
194 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

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 6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Harald Udd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arthur Schopenhauer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Udd misses with a hook

and Schopenhauer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Schopenhauer.
Schopenhauer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Udd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schopenhauer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Udd knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Schopenhauer on the ground.
Udd pulls Schopenhauer in close to prevent any damage.
Schopenhauer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schopenhauer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Udd has Schopenhauer pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schopenhauer tries to free his leg and advance position but Udd is retaining full guard.
Schopenhauer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Schopenhauer pushing down on Udd's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Schopenhauer is just content to waste time from the top position. Udd takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Udd keeping full guard, as Schopenhauer tries to pass.

Schopenhauer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Udd is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Udd has escaped and now he's on top!

Schopenhauer 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 keep a closed guard but Udd is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schopenhauer is on top in guard.

Udd wants to sweep here but Schopenhauer controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schopenhauer trying to control the position from guard on top but Udd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schopenhauer wants to pass the guard but Udd is keeping the position.
Schopenhauer keeps trying to improve his position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Schopenhauer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Schopenhauer advances to half guard.
Udd is looking for a sweep. Schopenhauer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schopenhauer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schopenhauer wants to pass the guard but Udd is defending well.
Udd wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Schopenhauer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Udd has managed to free his arm - good work.
Schopenhauer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Schopenhauer wants to pass to mount but Udd is defending the position.

Schopenhauer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Udd is just riding it out for now. Schopenhauer eventually gives up the hold.
Udd moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Schopenhauer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Udd is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schopenhauer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A lazy left from Udd finds it's target.
Udd scores with the left hand. Schopenhauer knows he should have avoided that one.
Schopenhauer fails with the takedown
and Schopenhauer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been told by Udd's head coaches at All Time Wrestling - 12 ELITE COACHES that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Udd swings for the body but Schopenhauer moves out of range.
Schopenhauer staying out of range there.
Schopenhauer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Udd.
Schopenhauer feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schopenhauer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Schopenhauer fails with a takedown attempt.
Udd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Harald Udd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Udd connects with a body shot that sends Schopenhauer's belly button to the back.
Udd sizes up Schopenhauer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Udd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Udd throws an off balance right hand

and Schopenhauer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Schopenhauer.
Schopenhauer is pushing down on Udd's leg trying to pass to half guard. Udd is fighting to maintain full guard but Schopenhauer has managed to sneak the leg through.

Schopenhauer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Schopenhauer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Udd keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schopenhauer trying to pass the guard but Udd defending well.
Udd tries to get to full guard but Schopenhauer has control of the leg.

Schopenhauer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Udd sees it coming and defends easily.

Schopenhauer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Schopenhauer wants to pass the guard but Udd is defending well.

Schopenhauer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Udd doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Schopenhauer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schopenhauer passes to full mount!

Schopenhauer jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Udd manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Schopenhauer trying to control the action but Udd is working from the bottom.

Schopenhauer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Udd has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Schopenhauer but great work by Udd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Schopenhauer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Schopenhauer is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Udd is staying active.
Udd is looking to take a break and control but Schopenhauer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schopenhauer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Udd wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schopenhauer wants to control but Udd postures up.
Schopenhauer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harald Udd dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Schopenhauer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fighters circling - Udd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schopenhauer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Udd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Schopenhauer counters with a takedown into side control.
Schopenhauer misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Udd tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Schopenhauer easily slips into full mount!
Schopenhauer with good strikes from the mount here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Udd is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Schopenhauer looking to take Udd's back but Udd rolls and after a scramble, Udd ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Udd to escape a tricky position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Schopenhauer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Udd can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Schopenhauer holds on and takes a little breather.
Schopenhauer is continuing to stall.

Udd got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schopenhauer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Udd has managed to get both his arms back between Schopenhauer's legs - danger averted.
Schopenhauer has Udd pulled in close to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Udd wants to control from the top but Schopenhauer keeps moving.

Schopenhauer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Udd gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Schopenhauer wants to sweep but no luck.
Schopenhauer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Schopenhauer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schopenhauer frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Arthur Schopenhauer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schopenhauer moves to back control.
Udd covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Schopenhauer controls the action.
Udd tries to escape but Schopenhauer has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Udd defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Schopenhauer's arms.
Schopenhauer wants to control but Udd is keeping busy.
Harald Udd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Schopenhauer working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Udd is doing well to defend. Schopenhauer seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Udd is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arthur Schopenhauer!
Arthur Schopenhauer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.