PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wolfgang Steuermann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hjalti Eyj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Steuermann might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ein Prosit. Eyj has chosen I'm Sexy and I Know It as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Wolfgang Steuermann could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hjalti Eyj's chin.

Steuermann
vs
Eyj

166 cm
28
265 lbs
9 - 6 - 1

187 cm
25
245 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick

TWGC Champion
World class MT
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 9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Wolfgang Steuermann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hjalti Eyj!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steuermann throws a right and a left that Eyj avoids nicely.
Eyj feints and then cracks Steuermann's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steuermann down.
Eyj throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Eyj throws a half hearted mid kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Steuermann.
Steuermann tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Eyj defends well and Steuermann ends up having to push Eyj into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Eyj pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eyj throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eyj throws a head kick that misses.
Steuermann closes the distance and clinches up with Eyj, looking for a takedown. Steuermann pushes Eyj against the cage but Eyj circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wolfgang Steuermann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eyj stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Eyj wants it to stay on the feet.

Steuermann bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Eyj is looking to regain half guard here but Steuermann keeps moving and retains side control.
Eyj manages to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steuermann thows a huge punch but Eyj dodges it nicely.
Eyj is looking to control Steuermann's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Eyj avoid being mounted?
Eyj is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Eyj is trying to maintain the position but Steuermann is very close to passing his half guard.
Steuermann thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Eyj's head.
Steuermann seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Eyj does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Eyj has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steuermann is working away from the top position though.
Steuermann looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Steuermann is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Eyj has managed to free his arm - good work.
Eyj has his hands clasped together around Steuermann's back. He's all about the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steuermann wants to control but Eyj is keeping him busy.
Eyj tries to roll over but Steuermann keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eyj keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Steuermann looking for a submission but Eyj manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eyj pulls Steuermann in close to prevent any damage.
Steuermann trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Our spies down at at VENDETTA Elite Gym inform us that Eyj has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eyj not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Eyj keeping full guard, as Steuermann tries to pass.
Eyj controlling Steuermann's posture.
Eyj bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steuermann's guard.
Eyj trying to control the position from guard on top but Steuermann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Steuermann throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Steuermann being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like Eyj might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hjalti Eyj wasn't active enough on the ground.
Steuermann looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That kick from Eyj tenderised Steuermann's leg. Steuermann is trying to keep his angry face on.
An inside leg kick from Eyj misses.
Eyj keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Eyj stuffs the takedown attempt from Steuermann. Steuermann gets slowly back to his feet.
Steuermann throws a right hand that Eyj ducks under and follows up with a left that Eyj also avoids with ease.

Steuermann tries to sprawl but Eyj drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Eyj is trying to work for a kimura but Steuermann is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steuermann is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Eyj's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Eyj's back!
Eyj looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hjalti Eyj dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Steuermann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steuermann blocks a head kick by Eyj.
Steuermann fails with the takedown
and Eyj counters with a solid body kick.
Eyj feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Steuermann's calf.
Eyj throws a nice head kick!
Eyj is looking to chop away at Steuermann's legs.
Steuermann shoots in and drives through. Eyj sprawls well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eyj throws a body kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Eyj.
Steuermann misses with a takedown

and Eyj counters with a single leg into guard. Steuermann didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wolfgang Steuermann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eyj wants to control from the top but Steuermann keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eyj is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Eyj trying to control but Steuermann is working from the bottom.

Steuermann is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steuermann keeping moving, preventing Eyj from controlling successfully.

Eyj thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Eyj wants to control from the top but Steuermann keeps moving.

Steuermann has his foot on Eyj's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Eyj works his way back into a safe position though.
Eyj trying to control but Steuermann is working from the bottom.
Eyj stopping the sweep attempt from Steuermann.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Eyj drops back looking for a leg! Steuermann is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steuermann manages to kick Eyj off! Eyj jumps back into Steuermann's guard.
Eyj trying to control the position from guard on top but Steuermann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Steuermann looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Eyj trying to control but Steuermann is working from the bottom.
Eyj stopping the sweep attempt from Steuermann.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Steuermann is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eyj wants to control from the top but Steuermann keeps moving.
Eyj stays in close to Steuermann's body and controls the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Hjalti Eyj was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Steuermann shoots in but no luck this time.
Eyj fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steuermann has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Eyj darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Steuermann is refusing to be controlled, as Eyj sits in half guard.
Steuermann is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eyj is trying to control. Steuermann wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Eyj is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Steuermann wants to improve his position but Eyj is controlling well.
Steuermann throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Eyj looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Eyj is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steuermann wants to get back to full guard.
Eyj stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hjalti Eyj showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Eyj stuffs the takedown.
Steuermann misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Steuermann, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Eyj, right into the meat.
Steuermann misses with a takedown
and Eyj counters with a head kick.
Eyj feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Steuermann's calf.
Steuermann tries for a takedown but Eyj sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wolfgang Steuermann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steuermann throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Eyj throws a wild body kick that Steuermann sees coming a mile off.
Wolfgang Steuermann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steuermann takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Steuermann walks forward, straight into a front kick from Eyj.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steuermann shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Eyj sprawls well. Eyj wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Steuermann gets slowly back to his feet.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Eyj. Steuermann shrugs it off though.

Eyj lands a head kick that stumbles Steuermann and the fighters go to the mat.

It looks like Wolfgang Steuermann has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eyj controlling from the top position.
Hjalti Eyj has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Hjalti Eyj has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Eyj stuffs the takedown attempt from Steuermann. Steuermann gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steuermann swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A solid body kick from Eyj.
Crack! A monster head kick from Eyj and Steuermann falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Eyj!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hjalti Eyj!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Hjalti Eyj made sure he mentioned Steel Penn's All 160, along with how happy he was to win his fight.