PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Oxenfrei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Garfunkel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garfunkel has chosen Haifisch as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Oliver Oxenfrei had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Oxenfrei
vs
Garfunkel

197 cm
37
264 lbs
19 - 22 - 0

208 cm
24
272 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Oliver Oxenfrei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Garfunkel!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Oxenfrei. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Oxenfrei.
Garfunkel fails with the takedown.
Garfunkel ducks under a wild hook from Oxenfrei.
A swing and a miss from Oxenfrei.
Oxenfrei lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

It looks like Frank Garfunkel has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Garfunkel has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Oxenfrei misses with a two punch combination.
Oxenfrei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Oxenfrei misses the target.
Oxenfrei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garfunkel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oliver Oxenfrei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Oxenfrei. That snapped Garfunkel's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oxenfrei misses with a left hand
and Garfunkel counters with a nice kick to the body.
Oxenfrei thows a body shot but no joy.
Oxenfrei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garfunkel tries to bum rush Oxenfrei with a series of wild strikes but Oxenfrei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oxenfrei falls off balance throwing a combination

and Garfunkel counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Garfunkel.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Oxenfrei has momentary wrist control but Garfunkel slips an elbow through the middle.
Garfunkel lands a couple of elbows.
Oxenfrei might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Oxenfrei has momentary wrist control but Garfunkel slips an elbow through the middle.
Garfunkel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oxenfrei has momentary wrist control but Garfunkel slips an elbow through the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garfunkel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oxenfrei is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Garfunkel stands and throws Oxenfrei's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Garfunkel lands an elbow.
Garfunkel is looking to take a break and control but Oxenfrei is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oxenfrei takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Garfunkel is working to tighten his grip on Oxenfrei's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Oxenfrei has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Garfunkel is really squeezing tight and eventually Oxenfrei passes out! Garfunkel breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Frank Garfunkel!
During a confident post fight interview, Frank Garfunkel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.