PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Olaf Saurkraut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amir Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saurkraut kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Poland National Anthem. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Saurkraut
vs
Khan

163 cm
22
158 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

172 cm
20
162 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olaf Saurkraut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Amir Khan!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saurkraut closes this distance looking for a takedown but Khan circles away.
Khan tries to clinch there but Saurkraut circles away.
Saurkraut throws a lazy right hand but Khan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Khan.
Khan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saurkraut swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khan doesn't manage to clinch there - Saurkraut circles away.
Saurkraut throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Khan's waist but Khan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Saurkraut off to one side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Saurkraut is trying hard to land a takedown here. Khan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olaf Saurkraut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saurkraut avoids the head kick by Khan.
Saurkraut keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saurkraut shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Khan as he avoids it easily.

Saurkraut scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Khan is trying to stand.
Saurkraut is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Saurkraut wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khan keeps working.
Saurkraut throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Saurkraut gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Saurkraut avoids the head kick by Khan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Khan lands a high kick!

It looks like Olaf Saurkraut has been cut.
Saurkraut misses with a hook. Khan ducked under it nicely.

Saurkraut shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Khan's guard.

Saurkraut drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Khan dives on top into guard.
Saurkraut is breathing heavily.
Khan trying to control the position from guard on top but Saurkraut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saurkraut is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Khan is controlling him.
Khan trying to control the position from guard on top but Saurkraut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saurkraut trying to control the position here.
Khan trying to control the position from guard on top but Saurkraut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Khan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Saurkraut pulls Khan in to control the position.
Saurkraut thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Saurkraut looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Saurkraut looking for a guillotine here but Khan defends easily.
Saurkraut is trying to keep Khan in close.
Saurkraut is really struggling to control Khan but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Khan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saurkraut shoots in but Khan avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Saurkraut looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Saurkraut lands a nice short elbow.
Khan wants to get back to his feet.

Khan manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Khan throws a head kick that misses.
Khan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saurkraut throws out the jab.

Saurkraut moves into the clinch.
Khan tries a knee to the head but Saurkraut blocks it.
Khan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Saurkraut has Khan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Khan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Khan stops a takedown attempt from Saurkraut.
Khan tries to land a knee to the head but Saurkraut blocks with his arms.
Saurkraut is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Saurkraut drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Khan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Khan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Khan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Saurkraut's face.
Khan tries to land a knee to the head but Saurkraut blocks with his arms.
Khan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Khan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Khan throws a knee to the head but misses.

Saurkraut has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Khan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Saurkraut has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Saurkraut biding his time, looking for the opening.
Saurkraut scores with punches and elbows.
Saurkraut loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Khan hold on?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saurkraut punishes Khan with strikes from the back mount.
Saurkraut loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Khan hold on?
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!
Khan trying to control the hands but Saurkraut breaks the grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olaf Saurkraut dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Olaf Saurkraut's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Khan wants to clinch.
Khan clinches but Saurkraut breaks the clinch

and Saurkraut counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Khan keeping full guard, as Saurkraut tries to pass.
Saurkraut postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Khan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Saurkraut trying to control the position from guard on top but Khan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saurkraut postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Khan wants to clinch up but Saurkraut keeps it at a distance.
Khan misses with a head kick.
Khan is breathing heavily.
Khan throws a head kick that misses.
Saurkraut tries to clinch there but Khan circles away.
Khan misses with a straight left.
Saurkraut fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Saurkraut throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Khan was covering up waiting for the punch and Saurkraut finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Khan is trying to keep Saurkraut in close.
Saurkraut trying to control the position from guard on top but Khan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saurkraut postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Khan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Saurkraut!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saurkraut is in all sorts of trouble here.
Saurkraut is working hard here to advance position.
Khan avoids the attempt from Saurkraut to control.
Khan trying to control but Saurkraut is having none of it.
Khan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Saurkraut kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Saurkraut wants to control but Khan is having none of it.
Khan prevents Saurkraut from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saurkraut swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Saurkraut is desperately trying to improve his position but Khan has a good base and remains in mount.
Khan wants to control the pace but Saurkraut is squirming around nicely.
Saurkraut is working to get back to half guard.
Khan avoids the attempt from Saurkraut to control.
Khan controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Khan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Saurkraut is looking to improve his position but Khan isn't that keen on the idea.
Khan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saurkraut is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olaf Saurkraut dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Olaf Saurkraut's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Khan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Saurkraut to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Saurkraut scoring with some ground and pound.
Saurkraut stopping the sweep attempt from Khan.
Khan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saurkraut wants to control from the top but Khan keeps moving.
Saurkraut sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Khan wants to get back to his feet but Saurkraut is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Saurkraut is pushing down on Khan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Khan is fighting to maintain full guard but Saurkraut has managed to sneak the leg through.
Olaf Saurkraut overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saurkraut is thwarting Khan's attempts to control the position.
Khan is trying to stand.
Khan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saurkraut content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Saurkraut is trying to control. Khan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Khan is trying to get back to full guard.
Saurkraut is nestled in close to Khan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Saurkraut scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Saurkraut is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Khan defends it well.
Khan is trying to stand up here but Saurkraut is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Saurkraut winds up and cracks Khan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Saurkraut lands strikes from half guard.
Saurkraut landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Khan pushes Saurkraut off looking to stand but Saurkraut dives back in and keeps control.
Saurkraut landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Saurkraut throwing shots but Khan is blocking nicely.
Saurkraut wants to take a breather but Khan is having none of it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Saurkraut lands a nice short elbow.
Saurkraut winds up and cracks Khan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Saurkraut is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Khan wants to improve his position but Saurkraut is controlling well.
Khan trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan wants to improve his position but Saurkraut is controlling well.
Saurkraut lands strikes from half guard.
Saurkraut working Khan over with strikes.
Saurkraut controlling the action here.
Saurkraut stops Khan from getting back to his feet.
Amir Khan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saurkraut trying to control from half guard but Khan is working away.
Khan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saurkraut is working away from the top position though.

Khan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saurkraut pulls his head out easily.
Khan trying to hold on to Saurkraut's head to control him but Saurkraut postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Saurkraut is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Saurkraut perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Saurkraut working over Khan with some ground and pound. Khan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Saurkraut scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Saurkraut is controlling the pace.
Khan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Saurkraut scores with a couple of nice shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olaf Saurkraut showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Saurkraut, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olaf Saurkraut!