PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Garfunkel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Pabin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pabin has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Damian Pabin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Garfunkel
vs
Pabin

208 cm
18
272 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
27
268 lbs
5 - 21 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Garfunkel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Damian Pabin!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pabin stuffs the takedown.
Pabin looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Garfunkel fails to land the takedown.
Pabin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Garfunkel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garfunkel looks for a takedown but Pabin sprawls well.
Garfunkel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pabin as he jumps to the side.
Garfunkel misses with a body shot
and Pabin counters with a one-two to the body.

Garfunkel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garfunkel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pabin's head.
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. Garfunkel connects with a nice short shot to Pabin's temple.
Garfunkel throwing shots but Pabin is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garfunkel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Garfunkel there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garfunkel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Garfunkel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pabin's head.
Garfunkel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pabin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Garfunkel is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Garfunkel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Garfunkel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Garfunkel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pabin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Garfunkel.
Garfunkel is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Pabin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Garfunkel lands a nice short elbow.
Pabin won't allow Garfunkel to pass to mount.

Garfunkel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pabin sees it coming and defends easily.
Garfunkel drops an elbow to the side of Pabin's head.

That has opened up Damian Pabin's cut even more.
Garfunkel working Pabin over with strikes.
Garfunkel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Garfunkel lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Pabin is rocked!

The cut above Damian Pabin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Garfunkel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pabin is still in real trouble! Can Garfunkel finish him?
Garfunkel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pabin!
Garfunkel postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Pabin out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Garfunkel goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Frank Garfunkel!
Frank Garfunkel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.