PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Robert Eichstaedt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Urban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eichstaedt comes to the cage accompanied by Klaxons- Gravity Rainbow. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Eichstaedt
vs
Urban

170 cm
22
145 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

170 cm
23
145 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Eichstaedt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerry Urban!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eichstaedt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urban.
Urban circles away from the clinch attempt.
Eichstaedt tries to clinch there but Urban circles away.
Eichstaedt swings for the body but Urban moves out of range.
Urban fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Urban tries for a takedown but Eichstaedt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Urban staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eichstaedt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Eichstaedt tries to clinch but Urban moves out of range.
Urban avoids the head kick by Eichstaedt.
Robert Eichstaedt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eichstaedt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Urban.
Robert Eichstaedt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Urban.
Urban staying out of range there.
Eichstaedt misses with a looping left.
Urban shoots in looking for a takedown. Eichstaedt tries to sprawl out of it but Urban keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Eichstaedt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Eichstaedt clinches up with Urban and pushes him back against the cage.
Eichstaedt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Urban.
Eichstaedt slows down the pace here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Urban tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Urban tries to score a body lock takedown but Eichstaedt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Eichstaedt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Urban backwards.
Eichstaedt holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Eichstaedt trying to land knees to the body.
Eichstaedt slows down the pace here.
Urban on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urban tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Eichstaedt smiles and moves away.

Eichstaedt clinches.
Urban is working for takedown but Eichstaedt is calmly controlling the position for now.
Eichstaedt throws an elbow that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Urban takes an elbow to the temple.

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.
Eichstaedt unloads a knee to the mid-section. Urban lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Urban tries to pull guard but Eichstaedt won't allow it.
Urban tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Urban blocks an elbow strike from Eichstaedt.
Eichstaedt will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Urban up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Eichstaedt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Eichstaedt.
Eichstaedt will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Urban up against the cage.
Urban tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Eichstaedt dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Urban shoots in for a double leg but Eichstaedt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Eichstaedt fails with an attempt to clinch.

Eichstaedt drives through and clinches with Urban against the cage.
Urban tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Eichstaedt smiles and moves away.
Eichstaedt lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Jerry Urban has been cut.
Eichstaedt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eichstaedt misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Eichstaedt finds it's way through Urban's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Eichstaedt misses.
Eichstaedt misses the jab.
Urban shoots in for a takedown but Eichstaedt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Robert Eichstaedt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Urban.
Eichstaedt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Urban misses with a takedown attempt - Eichstaedt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Eichstaedt looks to land a left hand but Urban moved out of range nicely.
Urban tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Eichstaedt swivels and escapes.
Urban steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eichstaedt.

That's two 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.
Urban closes this distance looking for a takedown but Eichstaedt circles away.
Urban fails with a takedown attempt.
Urban keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eichstaedt.
Urban shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Eichstaedt pinned against the cage. Eichstaedt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Urban keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eichstaedt misses with a looping left.
Urban moves away from the strike by Eichstaedt.
Eichstaedt tries to clinch there but Urban circles away.
Urban checks a leg kick nicely.
Urban changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Eichstaedt tries to avoid it but Urban manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Eichstaedt to the ground. Eichstaedt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Urban shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Eichstaedt as he jumps to the side.
Eichstaedt tries to clinch up but Urban circles away and keeps his distance.
Urban tries for a takedown but Eichstaedt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Eichstaedt doesn't manage to clinch there - Urban circles away.
Eichstaedt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eichstaedt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Eichstaedt is looking to clinch but Urban is avoiding it.
Urban takes one to the chin there.

Urban shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Eichstaedt controlling the position well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Eichstaedt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jerry Urban's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Eichstaedt throws the left hand but Urban avoids the punch easily.
Robert Eichstaedt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eichstaedt is looking to clinch but Urban is avoiding it.
Eichstaedt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Urban.
Eichstaedt stuffs the takedown attempt from Urban. Urban gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eichstaedt wants to clinch up but Urban keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eichstaedt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urban moves away.
A punch combination from Eichstaedt misses.
Eichstaedt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Urban moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Eichstaedt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Urban paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Eichstaedt lands an overhand right.
Eichstaedt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Urban shoots for a double leg takedown but Eichstaedt sprawls well. He's pushed Urban's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Robert Eichstaedt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Urban.
Urban closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Eichstaedt misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Eichstaedt has managed to clinch.
Eichstaedt stalling.
Urban fails to pull guard.
Eichstaedt lands an elbow that stopped Urban in his tracks for a moment.
Eichstaedt is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Eichstaedt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Urban has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Eichstaedt lands an elbow just above Urban 's eye.
Eichstaedt lands with a short shot to the head.

Urban has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Eichstaedt clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eichstaedt turns into Urban and is now in his guard.
Eichstaedt wants to pass the guard but Urban is keeping the position.

Urban escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Eichstaedt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Urban takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Urban working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Eichstaedt has passed into half guard!
Eichstaedt trying to control the action but Urban is working from the bottom.
Robert Eichstaedt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Urban wants to improve his position but Eichstaedt is controlling well.
Eichstaedt with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Eichstaedt wants to pass the guard but Urban is defending well.
Urban moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Eichstaedt preventing the sweep.
Jerry Urban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Urban is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Eichstaedt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Eichstaedt showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

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