PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Oxenfrei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Oxenfrei
vs
Smith

197 cm
37
264 lbs
19 - 23 - 0

195 cm
30
263 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Oliver Oxenfrei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, John Smith!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oxenfrei misses with a wild body shot.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oxenfrei misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Oxenfrei misses with a body shot.
Oxenfrei chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Oxenfrei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oxenfrei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Oxenfrei throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Oxenfrei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oxenfrei is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Oxenfrei misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oxenfrei rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Smith counters with a head kick that drops Oxenfrei!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oxenfrei wants to get back to his feet but Smith passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Oxenfrei on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oxenfrei tries to get out of the position.
Oxenfrei is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Oxenfrei avoid being mounted?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Oxenfrei's temple.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oxenfrei does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Oxenfrei trying to get back to full guard but Smith takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Smith has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Smith controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oxenfrei is bucking up trying to escape but Smith cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith punishing his opponent with strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Oxenfrei is working to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Oxenfrei that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Smith controlling his opponent.
Smith with shots to the head and body - Oxenfrei looks very uncomfortable down there.
Smith scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Oxenfrei?
Smith working the ground and pound effectively.
Oxenfrei knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Smith with shots to the head and body - Oxenfrei looks very uncomfortable down there.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oxenfrei tries to hold on but Smith postures up.
Oxenfrei is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smith connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Smith connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Smith content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Smith has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oxenfrei tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Smith controlling the pace for now.
Oxenfrei is bucking up trying to escape but Smith cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a big shot there that rocks Oxenfrei but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Smith with shots to the head and body - Oxenfrei looks very uncomfortable down there.
Smith lands a big shot there that rocks Oxenfrei but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Smith postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Oxenfrei looks a forlorn figure.
Smith lands a couple of good shots and Oxenfrei has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Smith is riding his opponent, not letting Oxenfrei buck him off.

Oxenfrei showing good submission defense here.
Smith connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Oxenfrei to escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith has good solid back control here.
Smith trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Oxenfrei avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Oxenfrei avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Oxenfrei.
Oxenfrei tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
Oxenfrei with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith scores with a head kick.
Oxenfrei misses with a body shot
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oxenfrei just misses with a punch to the body.
Oxenfrei lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oxenfrei throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith misses the jab.
Smith throws a right hand that Oxenfrei ducks under and follows up with a left that Oxenfrei also avoids with ease.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oxenfrei tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smith is able to avoid easily.

Oooooh!!! Oxenfrei has knocked Smith down with a huge combo! Oxenfrei steps away and waves a wobbly Smith back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

It looks like John Smith has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Oxenfrei misses.
Oxenfrei misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oxenfrei. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oliver Oxenfrei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith throws a hook but Oxenfrei avoids it easily.
Oxenfrei lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oxenfrei lands a lovely overhand right.

Smith is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oxenfrei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oxenfrei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliver Oxenfrei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oxenfrei throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oxenfrei swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Oxenfrei lands with an overhand left.
Oxenfrei jabs at Smith's body.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oxenfrei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oxenfrei misses with a wild combination.
Oliver Oxenfrei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oxenfrei tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oxenfrei just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oxenfrei blocks a head kick by Smith.
Oxenfrei lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Oxenfrei looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oxenfrei throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith counters with an inside leg kick.

Smith throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Oxenfrei tumbling to the canvas!

It looks like Oliver Oxenfrei has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Smith cracks Oxenfrei with a solid left hand.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
John Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith in side control lands a decent elbow.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oxenfrei keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith lands a nice forearm strike.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Oxenfrei down.

Oxenfrei is rocked!
Oxenfrei is letting Smith control him for a moment.
Oh Oxenfrei is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith trying to control the position but Oxenfrei is working away.
Smith in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Oxenfrei seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith looks up at the clock and then as Oxenfrei takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Smith smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Smith takes a little break here. Oxenfrei wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Oxenfrei is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Smith Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Oxenfrei is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). John Smith!