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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jose Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Ehrmantraut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandao comes to the cage accompanied by Work Hard, Play Hard. Ehrmantraut has chosen non existent as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose Brandao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Ehrmantraut!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandao takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brandao misses with a hook. Ehrmantraut ducked under it nicely.
Ehrmantraut lands an overhand right.
Ehrmantraut lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ehrmantraut gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brandao struggles to land a body shot inside as Ehrmantraut controls his hands.
Brandao definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brandao with a knee to the head.
It looks like Michael Ehrmantraut has been cut.
Ehrmantraut lands a right hand.
Ehrmantraut is trying to trip Brandao. He has hold of a leg but Brandao is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ehrmantraut persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ehrmantraut working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ehrmantraut with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ehrmantraut throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brandao looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ehrmantraut throws a big elbow that misses.
Ehrmantraut throwing strikes from guard but Brandao blocks nicely.
Brandao looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao working a defensive guard but Ehrmantraut manages to pass into side control anyway.
Brandao can't do much from the bottom here.
Brandao is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brandao is working hard here to advance position.
Brandao is trying to control Ehrmantraut's posture but Ehrmantraut avoids it.
Ehrmantraut working the ground and pound from side control.
Brandao managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ehrmantraut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ehrmantraut creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Brandao tries to bench press Ehrmantraut off him but Ehrmantraut keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ehrmantraut wants to control but Brandao is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ehrmantraut controlling from side mount.
Brandao tries to bench press Ehrmantraut off him but Ehrmantraut keeps the position.
Brandao is not content to let Ehrmantraut control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ehrmantraut might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brandao haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Brandao can't do much from the bottom here.
Ehrmantraut looking to control but instead Brandao has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandao regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brandao is trying to control the position but Ehrmantraut postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ehrmantraut accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ehrmantraut is stalling in the full guard.
Brandao is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brandao has momentary wrist control but Ehrmantraut slips an elbow through the middle.
Brandao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brandao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ehrmantraut working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ehrmantraut lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut throws a big elbow that misses.
Ehrmantraut trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brandao is adopting a defensive guard.
Ehrmantraut wants to pass the guard but Brandao is keeping the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandao wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jose Brandao wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ehrmantraut tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brandao swings for the body but Ehrmantraut moves out of range.
Ehrmantraut checks a leg kick nicely.
Ehrmantraut moves out of range as Brandao throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Ehrmantraut dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Ehrmantraut's cut.
That's time! Brandao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ehrmantraut slips under a jab.
Ehrmantraut buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brandao throws a head kick but Ehrmantraut moves out of range.
Brandao throws a front kick aimed at Ehrmantraut's knee but Ehrmantraut avoids it well.
Brandao swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ehrmantraut keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Jose Brandao has been cut.
Ehrmantraut checks a low kick from Brandao.
Ehrmantraut jabs Brandao to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ehrmantraut throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ehrmantraut dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brandao. That did some damage!
Ehrmantraut misses with a straight right.
Ehrmantraut throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandao misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brandao missing with a left hand there. Ehrmantraut was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao throws a leg kick but Ehrmantraut checks it.
Ehrmantraut chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ehrmantraut works the jab nicely.
Ehrmantraut stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brandao.
Brandao misses with a leg kick
and Ehrmantraut counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Brandao's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandao pulls Ehrmantraut in close to prevent any damage.
Ehrmantraut controlling from the top position.
Brandao managing to control the position.
Ehrmantraut wants to control from the top but Brandao keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ehrmantraut accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Michael Ehrmantraut has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ehrmantraut cracks a nice hook into Brandao's ribs.
Ehrmantraut connects with an inside leg kick.
Brandao keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut is looking to clinch.
Ehrmantraut misses with a looping left.
Brandao is looking to clinch but Ehrmantraut is avoiding it.
Ehrmantraut's corner calls for a 1-2. Ehrmantraut obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ehrmantraut moves out of range of the body kick.
Brandao scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ehrmantraut swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut throws a nice outside leg kick.
Michael Ehrmantraut seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ehrmantraut blocks a head kick by Brandao.
Brandao lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ehrmantraut shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brandao as he jumps to the side.
Nice uppercut lands for Brandao. That snapped Ehrmantraut's head back.
Ehrmantraut is rocked!
Ehrmantraut takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ehrmantraut is still on wobbly legs! Can Brandao finish him?
Brandao fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ehrmantraut lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brandao's sensitive parts.
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!
A good leg kick by Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut seems to have recovered his senses.
Ehrmantraut thows a body shot but no joy.
Ehrmantraut misses with a takedown attempt - Brandao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brandao. That's going to slow Ehrmantraut down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brandao on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ehrmantraut moves out of range of the body kick.
Ehrmantraut throws a head kick that misses.
Brandao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ehrmantraut.
Brandao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ehrmantraut lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brandao motions for Ehrmantraut to come forward. Brandao throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brandao needs to keep his hands up - Ehrmantraut had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brandao thumps Ehrmantraut with a low kick.
Ehrmantraut uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brandao.
Ehrmantraut connects with the punch.
Brandao gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ehrmantraut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Ehrmantraut showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ehrmantraut throws an overhand right that lands on Brandao's shoulder, as Brandao tries to avoid the shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brandao.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brandao checks a leg kick.
Brandao misses with an uppercut.
Ehrmantraut fails to land the takedown.
Ehrmantraut throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brandao thows a leg kick but Ehrmantraut checks it
and Ehrmantraut counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ehrmantraut.
Brandao looking to control but Ehrmantraut passes into half guard.
Brandao trying to control but Ehrmantraut postures up.
Brandao blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ehrmantraut.
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!
Brandao is looking for a sweep. Ehrmantraut is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brandao defending well though.
Ehrmantraut not doing much here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ehrmantraut connects with a nice short shot to Brandao's temple.
Brandao wants to control but Ehrmantraut is keeping busy.
Brandao gets back to full guard.
Ehrmantraut postures up.
Ehrmantraut trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ehrmantraut wants to pass the guard but Brandao is keeping the position.
Brandao wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ehrmantraut throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brandao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ehrmantraut throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ehrmantraut throws a big right hand that misses.
Brandao is trying to control the position but Ehrmantraut postures up.
Ehrmantraut postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brandao has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jose Brandao just wasn't active enough.
Ehrmantraut lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Brandao wants to clinch up but Ehrmantraut keeps it at a distance.
Brandao looks to throw the jab but Ehrmantraut is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Ehrmantraut.
Brandao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ehrmantraut checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brandao throws a chopping leg kick but Ehrmantraut manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ehrmantraut swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brandao.
Ehrmantraut uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brandao.
Brandao throws a head kick but Ehrmantraut moves out of range.
Jose Brandao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ehrmantraut fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brandao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ehrmantraut lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brandao tries a head kick but it misses.
Ehrmantraut has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ehrmantraut tries to clinch
and Brandao counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brandao.
Brandao gets underhooks to prevent Ehrmantraut's takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Ehrmantraut - that landed with a thud.
Ehrmantraut gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ehrmantraut is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Brandao working a defensive guard here.
Ehrmantraut throwing strikes from guard but Brandao blocks nicely.
Ehrmantraut sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brandao's guard.
Ehrmantraut looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ehrmantraut throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ehrmantraut takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brandao wants to control but Ehrmantraut is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ehrmantraut seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brandao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Ehrmantraut really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ehrmantraut throws a jab when Brandao was well out of range.
Brandao is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brandao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ehrmantraut at a distance.
Brandao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brandao tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brandao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brandao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brandao is trying to defend but Ehrmantraut finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ehrmantraut scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ehrmantraut has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ehrmantraut wants to pass the guard but Brandao is defending well.
Brandao tries to get to full guard but Ehrmantraut has control of the leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ehrmantraut tries to pass to full mount but Brandao defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao has his hands clasped together around Ehrmantraut's back. He's all about the action.
Brandao trying to control here.
Brandao is trying to get back to full guard.
Brandao is trying to control but Ehrmantraut manages to pass to mount!
Brandao is squirming around, avoiding Ehrmantraut's attempts to control the action.
Ehrmantraut connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandao wants to control but Ehrmantraut is having none of it.
Ehrmantraut is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ehrmantraut lands a big elbow.
Brandao is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ehrmantraut looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Brandao covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Ehrmantraut!
During a confident post fight interview, Michael Ehrmantraut thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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