PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Ehrmantraut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahandry Andriamboavonjy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mahandry Andriamboavonjy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ehrmantraut
vs
Andriamboavonjy

178 cm
23
175 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

175 cm
24
171 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Ehrmantraut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mahandry Andriamboavonjy!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Andriamboavonjy drives through and clinches with Ehrmantraut against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andriamboavonjy.
Andriamboavonjy dodges an elbow strike from Ehrmantraut.
Andriamboavonjy blocking some punches.
Ehrmantraut misses with a punch on the inside.
Ehrmantraut misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ehrmantraut throws a head punch that misses.
Andriamboavonjy tries to throw a body punch but Ehrmantraut avoids it by throwing Andriamboavonjy back against the cage.
Andriamboavonjy lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Ehrmantraut on the inside.
Ehrmantraut blocks a body shot from Andriamboavonjy.
Ehrmantraut pushes Andriamboavonjy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Andriamboavonjy has picked Ehrmantraut up - he's going for a ride! Andriamboavonjy dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Andriamboavonjy looks to land a strike but Ehrmantraut avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Andriamboavonjy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ehrmantraut is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andriamboavonjy lands a couple of elbows.
Ehrmantraut keeping full guard, as Andriamboavonjy tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andriamboavonjy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andriamboavonjy wants to pass the guard but Ehrmantraut is keeping the position.
Andriamboavonjy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Andriamboavonjy throws a strike but Ehrmantraut rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ehrmantraut is in close to Andriamboavonjy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ehrmantraut slips nicely into half guard.
Andriamboavonjy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Andriamboavonjy scores with a few weak punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Andriamboavonjy gets full guard.
Ehrmantraut works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Andriamboavonjy tries to roll over but Ehrmantraut keeps him under control.
Ehrmantraut drops an elbow to the side of Andriamboavonjy's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andriamboavonjy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ehrmantraut not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Andriamboavonjy gets back to full guard.
Andriamboavonjy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ehrmantraut has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut trying to control but Andriamboavonjy is working from the bottom.
Andriamboavonjy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Andriamboavonjy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Andriamboavonjy looking to finish with strikes here!
Andriamboavonjy with the ground and pound from mount.
Andriamboavonjy landing shots from mount.
Ehrmantraut holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Andriamboavonjy tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Andriamboavonjy throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Andriamboavonjy jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ehrmantraut is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ehrmantraut and Andriamboavonjy has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An elbow from Andriamboavonjy crashes against the mat.
Andriamboavonjy fails to land a wild elbow strike.

Andriamboavonjy is trying to get an arm triangle but Ehrmantraut is defending well.
Andriamboavonjy throws a strike aimed at the side of Ehrmantraut's head but Ehrmantraut avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Andriamboavonjy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ehrmantraut rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Andriamboavonjy's guard! Nice work there by Ehrmantraut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ehrmantraut misses with a straight right.
Ehrmantraut tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ehrmantraut. Andriamboavonjy does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab lands there for Andriamboavonjy.
Ehrmantraut throws a lazy right hand but Andriamboavonjy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ehrmantraut throws a shot from downtown. Andriamboavonjy moves away and avoids it.
Andriamboavonjy lands a right hook to the body.
Andriamboavonjy lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Ehrmantraut misses.
Michael Ehrmantraut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andriamboavonjy throws a series of punches but Ehrmantraut moves out of range.
Ehrmantraut throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Andriamboavonjy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ehrmantraut at a distance.
A left lands for Andriamboavonjy.
Andriamboavonjy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ehrmantraut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ehrmantraut lands a nice shot that snaps Andriamboavonjy's head back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut misses with a body punch
and Andriamboavonjy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Andriamboavonjy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Andriamboavonjy looks up at the clock and then as Ehrmantraut takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Andriamboavonjy smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Andriamboavonjy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Andriamboavonjy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ehrmantraut defending against the ground and pound.
Andriamboavonjy cracks Ehrmantraut with a big right hand but Ehrmantraut just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Andriamboavonjy throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Ehrmantraut works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Ehrmantraut trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ehrmantraut has his hands clasped together around Andriamboavonjy's back. He's all about the action.
Andriamboavonjy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ehrmantraut knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Andriamboavonjy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ehrmantraut with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Andriamboavonjy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Andriamboavonjy looks to land a strike but Ehrmantraut avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Andriamboavonjy throws a big elbow that misses.
Andriamboavonjy connects with a couple of short punches.
Andriamboavonjy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Andriamboavonjy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Andriamboavonjy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ehrmantraut dives on top into guard.
Ehrmantraut working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Ehrmantraut got a little sloppy there for a moment and Andriamboavonjy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ehrmantraut has managed to get both his arms back between Andriamboavonjy's legs - danger averted.
Andriamboavonjy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ehrmantraut with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ehrmantraut manages to get himself to full guard.
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!
Andriamboavonjy throwing strikes but missing.
Andriamboavonjy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Andriamboavonjy advances position into side control!
Ehrmantraut parries the strikes from Andriamboavonjy easily there. Andriamboavonjy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ehrmantraut to escape.
Mahandry Andriamboavonjy has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andriamboavonjy connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ehrmantraut some visible discomfort.
Andriamboavonjy throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Andriamboavonjy tries to advance to mount but Ehrmantraut denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mahandry Andriamboavonjy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ehrmantraut dodges the punch combination from Andriamboavonjy.

Andriamboavonjy closes the distance and pushes Ehrmantraut back into the cage.
Ehrmantraut blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ehrmantraut blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ehrmantraut lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andriamboavonjy backwards.
Andriamboavonjy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ehrmantraut's elbow.
A short left from Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut stalling the fight.
Ehrmantraut lands with a right to the head.
Andriamboavonjy looking for a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ehrmantraut doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andriamboavonjy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andriamboavonjy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Andriamboavonjy.
Ehrmantraut lands with a right to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut can't find room to land a body shot as Andriamboavonjy controls the action.
Ehrmantraut blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ehrmantraut working aggressively here.
Andriamboavonjy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ehrmantraut misses with a body punch.
Andriamboavonjy lands an uppercut.
Ehrmantraut lands an uppercut.
Andriamboavonjy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andriamboavonjy lands with a light punch inside.
Andriamboavonjy working aggressively here.
Andriamboavonjy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ehrmantrauts head.
Andriamboavonjy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andriamboavonjy is trying to drag Ehrmantraut to the mat but Ehrmantraut just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ehrmantraut tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ehrmantraut is looking to control Andriamboavonjy's arms but Andriamboavonjy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ehrmantraut has his back to the cage.
Andriamboavonjy has Ehrmantraut pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ehrmantraut manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Michael Ehrmantraut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mahandry Andriamboavonjy.
Ehrmantraut misses with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Ehrmantraut.
Andriamboavonjy swings wildly with an uppercut but Ehrmantraut uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ehrmantraut wants to stall.
Ehrmantraut doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ehrmantraut prevents a body shot from Andriamboavonjy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ehrmantraut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Andriamboavonjy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ehrmantraut backwards.
Ehrmantraut lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andriamboavonjy backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Andriamboavonjy fails to land.
Ehrmantraut blocks a body shot from Andriamboavonjy.
Ehrmantraut lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ehrmantraut tries a body shot but Andriamboavonjy blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ehrmantraut backwards.
Andriamboavonjy misses with a punch to the body.
Andriamboavonjy tries to pull guard but Ehrmantraut forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ehrmantraut tries to work over Andriamboavonjy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ehrmantraut scores with a shoulder strike.
Andriamboavonjy tries a body shot but Ehrmantraut blocks it.
Andriamboavonjy cracks Ehrmantraut with a nice body shot.
Andriamboavonjy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Andriamboavonjy tries for a takedown but Ehrmantraut manages to get underhooks.
Ehrmantraut lands a hook that snaps the head of Andriamboavonjy backwards.
Ehrmantraut throws a head punch that misses.
Andriamboavonjy working aggressively here.
Ehrmantraut lands with a short shot to the head.
Ehrmantraut lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andriamboavonjy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ehrmantraut's elbow.
Andriamboavonjy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Andriamboavonjy has Ehrmantraut pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ehrmantraut manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Andriamboavonjy can't find room to land a body shot as Ehrmantraut controls the action.
Andriamboavonjy lands with a left to the head.
Ehrmantraut swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ehrmantraut lands an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Andriamboavonjy tries a body shot but Ehrmantraut blocks it.
Michael Ehrmantraut has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Andriamboavonjy gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Mahandry Andriamboavonjy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Andriamboavonjy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Andriamboavonjy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ehrmantraut's head.
Andriamboavonjy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ehrmantraut keeps working.
Andriamboavonjy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Well, if Andriamboavonjy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Michael Ehrmantraut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mahandry Andriamboavonjy.
I've got Andriamboavonjy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mahandry Andriamboavonjy!