PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Cabreros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Ehrmantraut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cabreros's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Love is what i got. Ehrmantraut has chosen non existent as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Cabreros
vs
Ehrmantraut

176 cm
36
170 lbs
43 - 22 - 1

178 cm
29
175 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 43 - 22 - 1, fighting out of New York, Peter Cabreros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Ehrmantraut!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ehrmantraut slips a jab and a cross from Cabreros.
Cabreros keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ehrmantraut misses the jab.
Ehrmantraut scores with a shot to the body.
Ehrmantraut swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cabreros.
Nice cross by Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cabreros fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ehrmantraut thumps Cabreros with a low kick.
Ehrmantraut throws out a loose jab but Cabreros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabreros moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Michael Ehrmantraut has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ehrmantraut misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cabreros takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cabreros scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ehrmantraut uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cabreros.
Cabreros throws a hook but Ehrmantraut blocks it.
Ehrmantraut throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabreros takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ehrmantraut has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cabreros.
Cabreros throws a body kick that misses.
Ehrmantraut moves out of range as Cabreros throws a body kick.
Ehrmantraut throws a right hand that misses
and Cabreros counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ehrmantraut darts in looking for a takedown but Cabreros gets double underhooks and turns Ehrmantraut into the cage.
Cabreros tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Ehrmantraut escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cabreros connects with a leg kick. Ehrmantraut looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ehrmantraut lands a glancing blow to the side of Cabreros's head.
Sloppy strikes from Ehrmantraut. Those never looked like landing.
Ehrmantraut lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut dives in and grabs Cabreros's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cabreros pushes down on Ehrmantraut's head and hops out.
Peter Cabreros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Ehrmantraut.
Cabreros lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ehrmantraut is defended easily by Cabreros.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Ehrmantraut lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cabreros doesn't seem phased though.
Cabreros misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Ehrmantraut.
Cabreros throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ehrmantraut throws out a loose jab but Cabreros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabreros jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ehrmantraut throws a hook but Cabreros blocks it.
Ehrmantraut is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cabreros had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Cabreros throws a right hand that misses

and Ehrmantraut decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cabreros's guard.
Ehrmantraut trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabreros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cabreros wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ehrmantraut connects with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros keeping moving, preventing Ehrmantraut from controlling successfully.
Ehrmantraut preventing the sweep.
Ehrmantraut postures up in Cabreros's guard and throws a big left but Cabreros blocks it.
Cabreros working a defensive guard here.
Ehrmantraut has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ehrmantraut throwing strikes but missing.
Cabreros keeping moving, preventing Ehrmantraut from controlling successfully.
Cabreros controls Ehrmantraut momentarily but Ehrmantraut frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ehrmantraut avoids the head kick by Cabreros.
Cabreros scores with a hook.
Ehrmantraut doesn't manage to clinch there - Cabreros circles away.
Cabreros throws a head kick but Ehrmantraut moves out of range.
Ehrmantraut tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabreros was well out of range. Poor timing from Ehrmantraut.
Cabreros blocks a leg kick.
Cabreros throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cabreros lands an overhand right.
Cabreros throws a leg kick but Ehrmantraut sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ehrmantraut lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cabreros misses with an uppercut.
Ehrmantraut throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A head kick misses from Cabreros.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Ehrmantraut will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Ehrmantraut's cut.
That's time! Cabreros's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Cabreros blocks a head kick by Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cabreros.
Ehrmantraut takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cabreros moves away from the strike by Ehrmantraut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cabreros, right into the meat.
Ehrmantraut looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabreros is just out of range.
Ehrmantraut misses with a wild combination.
Cabreros lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice shot lands for Ehrmantraut.
Cabreros jabs at Ehrmantraut's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabreros scores with a jab to the body.
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 throws a leg kick but Cabreros checks it.
Cabreros staying out of range there.
Ehrmantraut connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ehrmantraut scoring well with a low kick there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut takes one to the chin there.
Ehrmantraut bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ehrmantraut uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabreros.
Peter Cabreros is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ehrmantraut misses with a combination
and Cabreros counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cabreros thumps Ehrmantraut with a low kick.
Cabreros throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ehrmantraut gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cabreros connects with a jab.

Ehrmantraut is rocked!
Ehrmantraut slips under a jab.
Cabreros throws a body punch but Ehrmantraut moves out of range.
Cabreros fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ehrmantraut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ehrmantraut takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cabreros bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ehrmantraut's head backwards.
Ehrmantraut is still on wobbly legs! Can Cabreros finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cabreros uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cabreros steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut seems to have recovered his senses.
Ehrmantraut wants to slow Cabreros down by chopping away at his legs.
Cabreros throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ehrmantraut lands a glancing blow to the side of Cabreros's head.
A good leg kick by Ehrmantraut.
Cabreros misses with a leg kick

and Ehrmantraut counters with a shoot takedown. Cabreros fights it but they end up in guard.
Ehrmantraut throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ehrmantraut accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ehrmantraut trying to control but Cabreros is working from the bottom.
Ehrmantraut sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabreros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Michael Ehrmantraut has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ehrmantraut connects with an inside leg kick.
Ehrmantraut does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cabreros works Ehrmantraut's body with a nice hook.
Ehrmantraut dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cabreros. That did some damage!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabreros.
Ehrmantraut throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cabreros sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ehrmantraut takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ehrmantraut misses with a wild body shot.
Cabreros moves out of range of the body kick from Ehrmantraut.
Cabreros throws a shot to the body.
Ehrmantraut checks a leg kick.
Ehrmantraut takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cabreros tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ehrmantraut is able to avoid easily.
Cabreros throws out a loose jab but Ehrmantraut uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabreros ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ehrmantraut throws a front kick aimed at Cabreros's knee but Cabreros avoids it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cabreros checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cabreros digs a good hook to Ehrmantraut's body.
Cabreros takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cabreros fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ehrmantraut on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Cabreros dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Ehrmantraut's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Cabreros throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ehrmantraut throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cabreros sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cabreros lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cabreros misses the shot to the body.
Cabreros throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cabreros moves out of range of the strikes.
Ehrmantraut throws a leg kick but Cabreros sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cabreros, right into the meat.
Ehrmantraut cracks Cabreros with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ehrmantraut's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
No joy there for Ehrmantraut, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ehrmantraut connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cabreros misses with an uppercut

and Ehrmantraut counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ehrmantraut sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cabreros defending well though.
Ehrmantraut tries to pass to full mount but Cabreros defends it.
Cabreros avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ehrmantraut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut is pressing down on Cabreros's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cabreros is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabreros moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cabreros is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cabreros trying to keep a closed guard but Ehrmantraut is proving a slippery customer.
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 wants to control from the top but Cabreros keeps moving.
Cabreros trying to keep a closed guard but Ehrmantraut is proving a slippery customer.
Ehrmantraut won't allow Cabreros to get back to his feet.

We're going to have a standup here because Peter Cabreros wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Cabreros goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ehrmantraut tries to close the distance and clinch but Cabreros swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cabreros throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cabreros thows a body shot but no joy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut misses the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ehrmantraut staying out of range there.
Ehrmantraut shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ehrmantraut moves out of range of the body kick from Cabreros.
Ehrmantraut throws a shot from downtown. Cabreros moves away and avoids it.
Cabreros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ehrmantraut moves away from the strike by Cabreros.
Cabreros throws a leg kick that misses.
Ehrmantraut scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ehrmantraut checks a leg kick nicely.
Cabreros takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ehrmantraut missing with a left hand there. Cabreros was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cabreros throws a hook to the side of Ehrmantraut's head but Ehrmantraut sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cabreros lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ehrmantraut will feel that in the morning.
Ehrmantraut throws a hook to the side of Cabreros's head but Cabreros sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros throws a leg kick but Ehrmantraut sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Peter Cabreros is winning the standup battle so far.
Cabreros checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ehrmantraut slips a straight right by Cabreros.
Cabreros uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cabreros throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabreros throws out a powerful jab.
Cabreros misses the jab.
Cabreros digs a good hook to Ehrmantraut's body.
Cabreros steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ehrmantraut.
Cabreros cracks Ehrmantraut with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ehrmantraut on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ehrmantraut steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cabreros.
Ehrmantraut chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ehrmantraut, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Peter Cabreros did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Michael Ehrmantraut's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Ehrmantraut throws a body punch but Cabreros moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ehrmantraut.
Cabreros throws a leg kick but Ehrmantraut sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ehrmantraut gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cabreros jabs Ehrmantraut to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cabreros scores with a body shot.
Cabreros dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cabreros throws a leg kick but Ehrmantraut sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cabreros throws the kick towards the body but Ehrmantraut avoids it.
Ehrmantraut steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cabreros.
Cabreros throws an off balance right hand

and Ehrmantraut counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cabreros won't be happy with that.
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!
Ehrmantraut laying and praying for a moment but Cabreros takes advantage and regains half guard.
Ehrmantraut is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabreros is doing well to control the position and prevent Ehrmantraut from advancing to side control.
Ehrmantraut prevents Cabreros from improving his position.
Ehrmantraut passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cabreros!
The referee warns Cabreros that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut misses with a head shot.
Ehrmantraut thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ehrmantraut raining down shots from the mount!
Cabreros slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ehrmantraut lands a nice short elbow.
Ehrmantraut looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cabreros with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Cabreros is rocked!
Ehrmantraut is trying to control. Cabreros wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Oh Cabreros is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Ehrmantraut 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.
Cabreros seems to have got his legs back now.
Ehrmantraut thows a huge punch but Cabreros dodges it nicely.
Cabreros is trying to get back to full guard.
Ehrmantraut takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ehrmantraut misses with a head shot. Cabreros uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ehrmantraut throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cabreros tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ehrmantraut throwing strikes but missing.
Cabreros lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ehrmantraut!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cabreros trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Ehrmantraut dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Michael Ehrmantraut's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Ehrmantraut fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cabreros has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cabreros takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cabreros misses with a looping right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cabreros throws out the jab.
Ehrmantraut uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cabreros.
Cabreros throws a sloppy body shot

and Ehrmantraut decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cabreros's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cabreros looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ehrmantraut cracks Cabreros with a solid left hand.
Ehrmantraut working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabreros wants to control but Ehrmantraut passes easily into half guard.
Ehrmantraut throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ehrmantraut takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ehrmantraut is looking to take a break and control but Cabreros is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cabreros keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cabreros wants to control but Ehrmantraut passes into side.
Ehrmantraut misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ehrmantraut trying to control the action but Cabreros is working from the bottom.
Cabreros is trying to escape the position but Ehrmantraut is controlling the position.
Ehrmantraut wants to control but Cabreros is keeping him busy.
Cabreros is trying to get back to half guard.
Ehrmantraut throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Cabreros works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ehrmantraut trying to control the action but Cabreros is working from the bottom.
Cabreros controlling the position well.
Cabreros is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut is looking to advance position but Cabreros won't allow it.
Cabreros blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cabreros does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ehrmantraut missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ehrmantraut thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ehrmantraut trying to control the action but Cabreros is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Ehrmantraut comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ehrmantraut has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Ehrmantraut!
After winning the bout, Michael Ehrmantraut thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.