PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Ehrmantraut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole River (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ehrmantraut's entrance music is non existent. A fine choice. River has chosen Creedence Clearwater Revival - Born On The Bayou as his entrance music. Cole River has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Michael Ehrmantraut's chin.

Ehrmantraut
vs
River

178 cm
31
175 lbs
18 - 11 - 0

188 cm
30
175 lbs
29 - 6 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Hellbent

Hellbent
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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 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Ehrmantraut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Cole River!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River cracks the inside of Ehrmantraut's front leg.
River thows a body kick. Ehrmantraut tries to catch it but that hurt him.
River moves away from the strike by Ehrmantraut.
River tries to clinch but Ehrmantraut is having none of it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for River.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ehrmantraut tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice jab there from River.
River shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ehrmantraut misses with a body shot.
Ehrmantraut circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ehrmantraut takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
River fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ehrmantraut checks it well.
Ehrmantraut lands a leg kick that knocks River off balance momentarily.
River misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ehrmantraut. Ehrmantraut obviously looking to wear him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
River throws a big shot that misses.
Cole River is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ehrmantraut shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says River as he avoids it easily.
Ehrmantraut takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ehrmantraut throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
River throws a body kick that misses

and Ehrmantraut counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for River!
River tries to improve position but can't.
Ehrmantraut wants to control but River is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on River's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
River tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ehrmantraut working the ground and pound but River is defending the strikes.
River can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
River avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut working the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
River is trying to control Ehrmantraut's posture but Ehrmantraut avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
River is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ehrmantraut connects with a decent elbow.
River manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
River wants to take a breather but Ehrmantraut is having none of it.
River content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
River's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
River is looking to advance position but Ehrmantraut won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
River is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ehrmantraut is in trouble now - River has advanced to mount!
River wants to control the pace but Ehrmantraut is squirming around nicely.
River controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cole River will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

River avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
River scores with a leg kick.
River is looking to score with low kicks.
Michael Ehrmantraut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ehrmantraut has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from River.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ehrmantraut blocks a head kick by River.
River throws a wild body kick that Ehrmantraut sees coming a mile off.
Ehrmantraut throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River throws a solid leg kick but Ehrmantraut takes the impact on his shin and smiles at River.
River scores with a hook to the body. Ehrmantraut takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ehrmantraut lunges at River with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by River's hand.
River is looking to land body kicks.
River throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut ducks right into an uppercut from River.
Ehrmantraut jabs River right on the nose. River blinks but takes it well.
River throws a nice inside leg kick.

River moves into range and clinches up with Ehrmantraut.

River's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ehrmantraut.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
Ehrmantraut uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
River misses with a few strikes there.
Ehrmantraut fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice body punch from Ehrmantraut.
River throws a sloppy head kick and Ehrmantraut moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from River.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ehrmantraut connects with a jab.
Ehrmantraut misses with a low kick.
River moves forwards but Ehrmantraut connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ehrmantraut - that will leave a mark!
Ehrmantraut ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
Ehrmantraut throws a leg kick but River sees it coming and checks it nicely.
River connects with a body shot.
River throws a low kick, looking for Ehrmantraut's leg but Ehrmantraut calmly moves out of range.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ehrmantraut.
Both fighters circling a little - River finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
River moves out of range as Ehrmantraut strikes.
Ehrmantraut swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ehrmantraut on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by River. River obviously looking to wear him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Ehrmantraut as he checks the leg kick.
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ehrmantraut swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ehrmantraut fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ehrmantraut throws a hook but River avoids it easily.
Ehrmantraut connects with a solid leg kick.
A big left from Ehrmantraut misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for River.
River takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ehrmantraut has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by River.
Cole River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ehrmantraut on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ehrmantraut rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and River counters by clinching up.

River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ehrmantraut looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
River lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ehrmantraut's sensitive parts.
Ehrmantraut fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt River.
River tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ehrmantraut swats him away and circles back towards the center.

River has closed the distance and engaged Ehrmantraut in a clinch.
Ehrmantraut blocks a body shot from River.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut is trying to force a seperation but River has the dominant position.
River trying to land knees to the body.
River misses with the head strike.
River misses with an elbow strike.
Ehrmantraut prevents a body shot from River.
Ehrmantraut blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ehrmantraut lands with a right hand.
Ehrmantraut throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
River lands a lovely overhand right.
Ehrmantraut takes one on the button.
Ehrmantraut moves out of range of the leg kick from River.
River tries to land a front kick but Ehrmantraut steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ehrmantraut throws out the jab.
Ehrmantraut cracks a nice hook into River's ribs.
Ehrmantraut throws a hook but River avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River connects with an inside leg kick.
River blocks a leg kick.
River throws a leg kick

and Ehrmantraut counters with a nice double leg into side control. River won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River tries to buck Ehrmantraut off but Ehrmantraut is having none of it.
River takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut working the body and head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
River is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
River is not content to let Ehrmantraut control the position.
Check out the look on Ehrmantraut's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ehrmantraut has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
River can't do much from the bottom here.
River taking a bit of punishment here - Ehrmantraut scoring with strikes.
Ehrmantraut works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
River tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ehrmantraut wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut creates some space and throws a big elbow, but River sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ehrmantraut landing strikes.
River wants to control but Ehrmantraut postures up.
Ehrmantraut moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ehrmantraut works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The ground and pound from Ehrmantraut seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
River keeps Ehrmantraut under control for a moment.
River struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
River manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ehrmantraut trying to control here.
River with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ehrmantraut works his way to full guard. Good work.
Michael Ehrmantraut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
River not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
River must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cole River is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut looking to hit a scissor sweep but River is one step ahead there.
River engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Ehrmantraut showed his dominance in that final round.
I think River 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole River!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Cole River waved his t-shirt featuring //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear's logo in front of the cameras.