PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Robert Eichstaedt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olaf Saurkraut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Eichstaedt might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Klaxons- Gravity Rainbow. Saurkraut is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Poland National Anthem. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Eichstaedt
vs
Saurkraut

170 cm
28
145 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

163 cm
24
158 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Eichstaedt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olaf Saurkraut!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saurkraut keeps Eichstaedt at a distance using the push kick.
Saurkraut thuds a left hand into Eichstaedt's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eichstaedt. Saurkraut does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eichstaedt wants to clinch up but Saurkraut keeps it at a distance.
Saurkraut takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Olaf Saurkraut has been cut.
Saurkraut takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Saurkraut shoots and misses
and Eichstaedt counters with a nice uppercut.
Saurkraut lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Olaf Saurkraut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saurkraut shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Eichstaedt but Eichstaedt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Saurkraut throws a right and a left that Eichstaedt avoids nicely.
Eichstaedt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saurkraut blocks a head kick by Eichstaedt.
Eichstaedt lands a high kick!
Eichstaedt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saurkraut counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Saurkraut throws a nice outside leg kick.
Eichstaedt is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eichstaedt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saurkraut.
Robert Eichstaedt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olaf Saurkraut.
Saurkraut with a lazy takedown attempt
and Eichstaedt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Saurkraut thinking.
Eichstaedt throws a sloppy head kick and Saurkraut moves out of range easily.
Eichstaedt swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Saurkraut, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eichstaedt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Saurkraut drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saurkraut throwing strikes but missing.
Eichstaedt is trying to keep Saurkraut in close.
Saurkraut trying to control the position from guard on top but Eichstaedt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eichstaedt controls Saurkraut momentarily but Saurkraut frees himself.
Eichstaedt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saurkraut.
Eichstaedt controlling the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Eichstaedt lands with a shot to the body.
Saurkraut misses with a double jab

and Eichstaedt counters by clinching up.
Saurkraut wants a takedown but no success here.
Saurkraut tries for a takedown but Eichstaedt manages to get underhooks.
Saurkraut looks gassed!
Eichstaedt prevents a takedown attempt there.
Saurkraut blocks the elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eichstaedt stalling.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Eichstaedt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Saurkraut's brow.
Saurkraut has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Eichstaedt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Eichstaedt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Saurkraut is trying to drag Eichstaedt to the mat but Eichstaedt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Eichstaedt lands an elbow that stopped Saurkraut in his tracks for a moment.
Eichstaedt taking a breather.
Eichstaedt gets underhooks to prevent Saurkraut's takedown attempt.
Eichstaedt is struggling to control the position.
Saurkraut tries to pull guard but Eichstaedt holds him up against the cage and eventually Saurkraut drops back down to his feet.
Saurkraut tries for a takedown. No joy.
A bit of stalling here from Eichstaedt.
Saurkraut can't break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Eichstaedt.

That has opened up Olaf Saurkraut's cut even more.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eichstaedt missing with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Eichstaedt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Saurkraut's brow.
Saurkraut has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Eichstaedt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Eichstaedt prevents a body shot from Saurkraut.
Eichstaedt stops a takedown attempt from Saurkraut.
Saurkraut has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Eichstaedt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Eichstaedt's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Saurkraut drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Eichstaedt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Eichstaedt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Saurkraut's brow.
Saurkraut is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Saurkraut gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eichstaedt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saurkraut is working away from the top position though.

Saurkraut is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Eichstaedt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Olaf Saurkraut's cut.
That's time! Eichstaedt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Eichstaedt cracks Saurkraut with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Eichstaedt is looking to clinch but Saurkraut is avoiding it.

Saurkraut shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Eichstaedt's guard.
Eichstaedt looking to control.
Saurkraut wants to control from the top but Eichstaedt keeps moving.
Eichstaedt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saurkraut lands a couple of elbows.
Saurkraut is breathing heavily.
Saurkraut cracks Eichstaedt with a solid left hand.
Saurkraut stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eichstaedt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saurkraut wants to control from the top but Eichstaedt keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eichstaedt trying to keep a closed guard but Saurkraut is proving a slippery customer.
Saurkraut slips nicely into half guard.
Saurkraut thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Eichstaedt's head.

Saurkraut is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Eichstaedt sees it coming and defends easily.
Saurkraut is looking to take a break and control but Eichstaedt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two 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.
Saurkraut is thwarting Eichstaedt's attempts to control the position.
Eichstaedt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Eichstaedt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Eichstaedt trying to hold on to Saurkraut's head to control him but Saurkraut postures up.
Saurkraut thows a huge punch but Eichstaedt dodges it nicely.
Saurkraut trying to pass the guard but Eichstaedt defending well.
Saurkraut takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Saurkraut misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eichstaedt takes a swing at Saurkraut's ribcage but misses.
Saurkraut gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Eichstaedt counters with a head kick.
Saurkraut swats away the attempt to clinch by Eichstaedt.
Good shot there by Saurkraut.
Nice takedown defense from Eichstaedt. No joy for Saurkraut on that attempt.
Saurkraut misses with a combination
and Eichstaedt counters with a three punch combo that has Saurkraut backing up. Saurkraut nods at Eichstaedt to acknowledge the strikes.
Eichstaedt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saurkraut.
Saurkraut tries for a takedown but Eichstaedt circles away easily

and Eichstaedt moves into the clinch.
Robert Eichstaedt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olaf Saurkraut.
Eichstaedt throws an elbow but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eichstaedt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saurkraut goes for a takedown in the clinch but Eichstaedt prevents it.
Saurkraut has Eichstaedt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Eichstaedt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Saurkraut dodges an elbow strike from Eichstaedt.
Saurkraut is working Eichstaedt over against the cage.
Eichstaedt stalls.
A hook to the body from Eichstaedt.
Eichstaedt pressing his opponent against the cage.
Eichstaedt prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Saurkraut takes a shot to the head.
Saurkraut tries to score a body lock takedown but Eichstaedt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Saurkraut blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Robert Eichstaedt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Olaf Saurkraut's cut.
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!

Saurkraut looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Eichstaedt is fending him off so far but Saurkraut persists. Nope, Eichstaedt circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick by Eichstaedt misses
and Saurkraut counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Saurkraut changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Eichstaedt tries to avoid it but Saurkraut manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Eichstaedt to the ground. Eichstaedt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Eichstaedt.
Eichstaedt throws a right hand that Saurkraut ducks under and follows up with a left that Saurkraut also avoids with ease.
Eichstaedt loads up on a big right hand but Saurkraut slips the punch.
Saurkraut fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eichstaedt manages to avoid it.
Eichstaedt tries to bum rush Saurkraut with a series of wild strikes but Saurkraut uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saurkraut bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Eichstaedt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Eichstaedt tries to clinch but Saurkraut moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A combination from Saurkraut does no damage.
Jab by Eichstaedt.
Saurkraut misses with a takedown attempt
and Eichstaedt counters with a straight right hand.
Robert Eichstaedt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olaf Saurkraut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eichstaedt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Eichstaedt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saurkraut paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Eichstaedt instigates a clinch.
Eichstaedt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Saurkraut.
Saurkraut dodges an elbow strike from Eichstaedt.
Saurkraut goes for a takedown attempt but Eichstaedt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Eichstaedt slips a straight right by Saurkraut.
Eichstaedt throws a sloppy head kick and Saurkraut moves out of range easily.
Eichstaedt misses with a body shot

and Saurkraut counters with a nice double leg into side control. Eichstaedt won't be happy with that.
Saurkraut wants to stand but Eichstaedt has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Saurkraut throwing strikes from guard but Eichstaedt blocks nicely.
Olaf Saurkraut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saurkraut postures up in Eichstaedt's guard and throws a big left but Eichstaedt blocks it.
Saurkraut 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.
Eichstaedt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Saurkraut in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Eichstaedt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saurkraut wants to control from the top but Eichstaedt keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saurkraut chips away with some ground and pound.
Eichstaedt wants to sweep but no luck.
Saurkraut throwing strikes from guard but Eichstaedt blocks nicely.
Saurkraut postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Saurkraut won't allow Eichstaedt to sweep him here.
Eichstaedt controls Saurkraut momentarily but Saurkraut frees himself.
Saurkraut throwing strikes from guard but Eichstaedt blocks nicely.
Saurkraut postures up and lands a big shot to Eichstaedt's brow.
Robert Eichstaedt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Eichstaedt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eichstaedt keeping moving, preventing Saurkraut from controlling successfully.

Saurkraut gets to his feet - Eichstaedt follows without any prompting.
Saurkraut tries to bum rush Eichstaedt with a series of wild strikes but Eichstaedt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saurkraut circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crunch! Saurkraut slams his shin into Eichstaedt's torso.
Saurkraut circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saurkraut shoots and misses
letting Eichstaedt counter with a right hand.
Eichstaedt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Eichstaedt clinches up with Saurkraut and pushes him back against the cage.
Saurkraut misses with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Robert Eichstaedt.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Eichstaedt, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Eichstaedt!