PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Ehrmantraut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Valderena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ehrmantraut comes to the cage accompanied by non existent. Hugo Valderena has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Ehrmantraut
vs
Valderena

178 cm
33
175 lbs
19 - 14 - 0

185 cm
34
171 lbs
25 - 13 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

GREEN!160
Arcticus University: London

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 19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Ehrmantraut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hugo Valderena!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Ehrmantraut lands an impressive looking overhand right. Valderena doesn't seem phased though.
Ehrmantraut slips a jab from Valderena.

Valderena shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ehrmantraut napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Valderena lands some shots froms side control.
Valderena throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sloppy strikes there by Valderena.
Ehrmantraut takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ehrmantraut is trying to control Valderena's posture but Valderena avoids it.
Valderena looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ehrmantraut is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Ehrmantraut's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Valderena trying to control the position but Ehrmantraut is working away.
Ehrmantraut is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut is trying to control Valderena's posture but Valderena avoids it.
Valderena wants to control but Ehrmantraut is keeping him busy.
Valderena tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ehrmantraut manages to get back to half guard.
Ehrmantraut won't allow Valderena to pass to mount.
Valderena wants to take a breather but Ehrmantraut is having none of it.
Ehrmantraut is trying to control but can't.
Valderena wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ehrmantraut keeps working.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Valderena works Ehrmantraut's body with a nice hook.
We've been hearing reports that Ehrmantraut has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Valderena comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ehrmantraut swings widly with a right hand
and Valderena counters with a left to the body.
Valderena throws a combination that misses

so Ehrmantraut counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ehrmantraut throws an elbow that misses. Valderena uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ehrmantraut's guard. Nice move by Valderena!

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valderena trying to control the position from guard on top but Ehrmantraut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ehrmantraut pulls Valderena in close to his closed guard and prevents Valderena from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ehrmantraut trying to control the position.
Valderena tries to free his leg and advance position but Ehrmantraut is retaining full guard.
Valderena in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Valderena won't allow Ehrmantraut to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Valderena throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ehrmantraut pulls Valderena in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ehrmantraut bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Valderena's guard.

Ehrmantraut wants to control from the top but Valderena keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valderena is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Valderena dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Valderena looking to score a takedown here. Ehrmantraut is defending well but Valderena drives through and ends up in Ehrmantraut's guard.
Valderena in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Valderena scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ehrmantraut is controlling Valderena's posture.
Valderena postures up.
Valderena trying to control but Ehrmantraut is working from the bottom.
Valderena sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ehrmantraut's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valderena is keen to just control but Ehrmantraut is a slippery customer.
Ehrmantraut tries to get to full guard but Valderena has control of the leg.
Valderena has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valderena trying to control the action but Ehrmantraut is working from the bottom.
Valderena trying to control from Ehrmantraut's half guard. Ehrmantraut has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ehrmantraut avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Valderena wants to control from the top but Ehrmantraut keeps moving.
Hugo Valderena has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ehrmantraut working a defensive guard here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Valderena shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ehrmantraut as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ehrmantraut is defended easily by Valderena.
It seemed like Valderena was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ehrmantraut missing with a left hand there. Valderena was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valderena throws a head kick but Ehrmantraut moves out of range.
Ehrmantraut throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valderena connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ehrmantraut scores with a spinning back kick!
Valderena moves out of range as Ehrmantraut throws a body kick.
Ehrmantraut keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ehrmantraut fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valderena manages to avoid it.
Valderena throws a jab when Ehrmantraut was well out of range.
Ehrmantraut appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Valderena is defended easily by Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut just misses with a punch to the body.
Valderena throws out a counter right but Ehrmantraut avoids it with no problem.
Ehrmantraut ducks under a wild hook from Valderena.
Ehrmantraut throws a leg kick but Valderena checks it.
Ehrmantraut fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valderena manages to avoid it.
Ehrmantraut connects with a body shot.
Ehrmantraut throws a body punch but Valderena moves out of range.
Ehrmantraut punishes Valderena's body with a nice straight punch.
Valderena will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Michael Ehrmantraut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Valderena.
Valderena on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ehrmantraut swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ehrmantraut waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valderena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ehrmantraut looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Valderena!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ehrmantraut throws an elbow but Valderena slips to the side and avoids it well.
Valderena tries to improve position but can't.
Valderena keeps trying to improve his position.
Valderena gets back to half guard.
Valderena is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valderena is doing well to control the position and prevent Ehrmantraut from advancing to side control.
Ehrmantraut winds up and cracks Valderena with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Ehrmantraut dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Ehrmantraut goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ehrmantraut lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ehrmantraut scoring well with a low kick there.
Valderena chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ehrmantraut can pounce on him.
Valderena shoots in but Ehrmantraut avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Valderena tries to score with a low kick but Ehrmantraut moves his leg out of the way.
Ehrmantraut buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ehrmantraut throws out a leg kick but Valderena moves out of range and Ehrmantraut only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valderena checks the leg kick.
Ehrmantraut throws a front kick aimed at Valderena's knee but Valderena avoids it well.
Michael Ehrmantraut is winning the standup battle so far.
Valderena has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ehrmantraut finds it's way round the side to connect with Valderena's head.
Ehrmantraut throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valderena throws a leg kick but Ehrmantraut sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valderena scores with a nice strike.

Valderena shoots in and bounces Ehrmantraut off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Valderena working some strikes from top position.
Valderena trying to control but Ehrmantraut is working from the bottom.
Ehrmantraut is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ehrmantraut lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Ehrmantraut tries to free his leg and advance position but Valderena is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut cracks Valderena with a solid left hand.
Ehrmantraut throws a strike but Valderena rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Ehrmantraut keeping moving, preventing Valderena from controlling successfully.
Valderena stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ehrmantraut swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ehrmantraut is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

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 is thwarting Valderena's attempts to control the position.
Ehrmantraut wants to control but Valderena is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valderena works his way to full guard. Good work.
Valderena keeping moving, preventing Ehrmantraut from controlling successfully.
Ehrmantraut working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Valderena looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ehrmantraut is one step ahead there.
Ehrmantraut working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ehrmantraut passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ehrmantraut working the head with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Valderena is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Valderena wants to control but Ehrmantraut postures up.
Ehrmantraut looking to control but instead Valderena has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Valderena is looking to improve his position.
Ehrmantraut seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Valderena does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ehrmantraut missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valderena moves into full guard.
Ehrmantraut stopping the sweep attempt from Valderena.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Ehrmantraut showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ehrmantraut has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... 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.