PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao Da Souza (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. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Da Souza
vs
Garfunkel

200 cm
27
280 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

208 cm
21
272 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joao Da Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Garfunkel!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garfunkel slaps away a takedown attempt from Da Souza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Da Souza throws a right hand that Garfunkel ducks under and follows up with a left that Garfunkel also avoids with ease.

Garfunkel lands a head kick that stumbles Da Souza and the fighters go to the mat.

It looks like Joao Da Souza has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garfunkel tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Souza is retaining full guard.
Da Souza on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Da Souza tries to get out of the position.
Garfunkel trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garfunkel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Souza is keeping the position for now.
Garfunkel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Da Souza is trying to control the position but Garfunkel postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Garfunkel is pushing down on Da Souza's leg trying to pass to half guard. Da Souza is fighting to maintain full guard but Garfunkel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Da Souza blocking the ground and pound attempt from Garfunkel.
Da Souza is trying to get back to full guard.
Da Souza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Garfunkel is working away from the top position though.
Garfunkel working Da Souza over with strikes.
Garfunkel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Souza is looking to control Garfunkel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Da Souza avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Souza tries to get to full guard but Garfunkel has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garfunkel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Garfunkel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Garfunkel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Garfunkel lands strikes from half guard.
Garfunkel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Garfunkel is nestled in close to Da Souza, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Garfunkel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Da Souza!
Da Souza is squirming around, avoiding Garfunkel's attempts to control the action.
Garfunkel landing strikes, looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Souza really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Garfunkel raining down shots from the mount!
Garfunkel lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Da Souza! Garfunkel sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Da Souza and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Frank Garfunkel!
A relieved looking Frank Garfunkel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.