PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Ehrmantraut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hois Kreisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ehrmantraut comes into the arena with non existent blaring out of the sound system. Kreisi has chosen Ella ja Aleksi - Kakkaa lumella as his entrance music. Hois Kreisi acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Ehrmantraut
vs
Kreisi

178 cm
35
175 lbs
23 - 16 - 1

182 cm
37
178 lbs
24 - 12 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 23 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Michael Ehrmantraut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hois Kreisi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ehrmantraut connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kreisi. Ehrmantraut does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ehrmantraut feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kreisi's calf.
Kreisi stuns Ehrmantraut with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kreisi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ehrmantraut sprawls well. Ehrmantraut wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kreisi gets slowly back to his feet.
Kreisi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kreisi misses with a wild body shot.
Ehrmantraut throws a shot from downtown. Kreisi moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ehrmantraut throws a head kick but Kreisi moves out of range.
Kreisi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kreisi wants it to stay on the feet.
Kreisi lands with a hook. Ehrmantraut tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

It looks like Michael Ehrmantraut has been cut.
Kreisi shoots in and drives through. Ehrmantraut sprawls well.
Ehrmantraut changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ehrmantraut throws out a loose jab but Kreisi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kreisi throws a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut misses with a leg kick
and Kreisi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ehrmantraut thinking.
Kreisi misses with a body shot.
Ehrmantraut lands a jab to the head.
Kreisi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ehrmantraut throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kreisi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kreisi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kreisi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ehrmantraut takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kreisi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little jabbing left from Kreisi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kreisi cracks Ehrmantraut with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kreisi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ehrmantraut rather than just go for the knockout.
Kreisi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ehrmantraut is fending him off so far but Kreisi persists. Nope, Ehrmantraut circles away and we're back to standing.
Michael Ehrmantraut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hois Kreisi.
Ehrmantraut scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ehrmantraut scores with a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Ehrmantraut as he connects with a hook.
Kreisi lands a glancing blow to the side of Ehrmantraut's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreisi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ehrmantraut cracks Kreisi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ehrmantraut throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kreisi counter with a right hand.
Ehrmantraut tries a head kick but it misses.
Ehrmantraut looks for the body kick but Kreisi saw that one coming.
Ehrmantraut throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kreisi shoots in but Ehrmantraut avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ehrmantraut's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kreisi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ehrmantraut scrambles back to his feet.
Kreisi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ehrmantraut manages to avoid it.
Ehrmantraut throws a big shot that misses.
Kreisi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ehrmantraut changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kreisi stuns Ehrmantraut with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreisi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kreisi misses with an uppercut.
Kreisi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ehrmantraut sprawls well. Ehrmantraut wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kreisi gets slowly back to his feet.
Ehrmantraut attempts a counter takedown but Kreisi avoids it well and moves away.
Ehrmantraut missing with a left hand there. Kreisi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kreisi with a nice cross.
Kreisi lands a right hook to the body.
Ehrmantraut dives in for a single leg takedown but Kreisi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ehrmantraut throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ehrmantraut moves away from the strike by Kreisi.
Ehrmantraut connects with a solid leg kick.
Kreisi looks for a takedown but Ehrmantraut sprawls well.
Ehrmantraut changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kreisi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kreisi lands a nice hook to Ehrmantraut's body. Ehrmantraut takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ehrmantraut.
Kreisi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ehrmantraut drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kreisi sprawls and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ehrmantraut swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kreisi moves out of range of the strikes.
Kreisi throws a body punch but Ehrmantraut moves out of range.
Ehrmantraut lands a jab to the head.
Ehrmantraut moves out of range as Kreisi strikes.
Kreisi lands an overhand right.
Ehrmantraut looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kreisi lands a jab to Ehrmantraut's midsection.
Ehrmantraut cracks the inside of Kreisi's front leg.
Ehrmantraut walks into a straight right hand from Kreisi.
Kreisi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ehrmantraut tries to avoid it but Kreisi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ehrmantraut to the ground. Ehrmantraut escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ehrmantraut appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kreisi defending well as Ehrmantraut loads up on a big left hand.
Kreisi throws out a counter right but Ehrmantraut avoids it with no problem.
Nice takedown defense from Ehrmantraut. No joy for Kreisi on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hois Kreisi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Ehrmantraut's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ehrmantraut shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ehrmantraut scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ehrmantraut working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Kreisi working for a triangle but Ehrmantraut defends it easily.
Ehrmantraut lands a couple of elbows.
Ehrmantraut stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kreisi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ehrmantraut postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Kreisi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kreisi has his foot on Ehrmantraut's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ehrmantraut works his way back into a safe position though.
Kreisi wants to improve his position but instead Ehrmantraut has moved into half guard.
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.

Kreisi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kreisi moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut lands a couple of elbows.
Ehrmantraut scoring with some ground and pound.

Kreisi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ehrmantraut trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Kreisi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ehrmantraut gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ehrmantraut pushes down on Kreisi's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Kreisi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ehrmantraut pulls his head out easily.

Kreisi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Kreisi actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreisi is looking for a sweep. Ehrmantraut is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kreisi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ehrmantraut looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kreisi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kreisi has hold of Ehrmantraut's hands but Ehrmantraut slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kreisi wants to improve his position but Ehrmantraut is controlling well.
Ehrmantraut working the head and body with strikes.
Ehrmantraut is nestled in close to Kreisi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Michael Ehrmantraut overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ehrmantraut wants to take a breather but Kreisi is having none of it.
Ground and pound from Ehrmantraut.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ehrmantraut is controlling the pace.
Kreisi wants to improve his position but Ehrmantraut is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut is keen to just control but Kreisi is a slippery customer.
Ehrmantraut works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ehrmantraut in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kreisi tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kreisi is still trying to improve position.
Ehrmantraut lands a heavy elbow.
Ehrmantraut punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ehrmantraut wants to control the pace but Kreisi is squirming around nicely.
Ehrmantraut dominating with strikes here.
Kreisi is trying to escape the mount.
Ehrmantraut lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kreisi hang on?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kreisi takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kreisi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kreisi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ehrmantraut looking for a sweep. Not yet Ehrmantraut, not yet.
Kreisi looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Ehrmantraut dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Ehrmantraut's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Kreisi looks to score with a jab to the body but Ehrmantraut is just out of range.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ehrmantraut.
Kreisi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ehrmantraut's best efforts.
Ehrmantraut working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Kreisi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kreisi is not content to let Ehrmantraut control the position.

Kreisi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kreisi moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ehrmantraut postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kreisi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ehrmantraut is one step ahead there.
Ehrmantraut connects with a couple of short punches.
Ehrmantraut is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kreisi can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut scoring with punches to the head and body.

Kreisi working for submissions but it's allowed Ehrmantraut to get to half guard.
Kreisi wants to get back to full guard.
Kreisi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ehrmantraut lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ehrmantraut scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Kreisi is rocked!
Ehrmantraut is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Kreisi is hurt! He's hurt bad - Ehrmantraut fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Kreisi from any more punishment! Congratulations to Ehrmantraut! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Ehrmantraut!
A relieved looking Michael Ehrmantraut thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.