PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Ehrmantraut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Hanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ehrmantraut's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, non existent. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ehrmantraut
vs
Hanks

178 cm
37
175 lbs
24 - 19 - 1

179 cm
40
175 lbs
38 - 25 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Conviction

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 24 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Michael Ehrmantraut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craig Hanks!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hanks, right into the meat.
Jab from Hanks.

It looks like Michael Ehrmantraut has been cut.
Hanks lands with a nice body punch.
Hanks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ehrmantraut moves away.

Ehrmantraut dives in and scores a takedown into Hanks's guard.

Hanks scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ehrmantraut moves out of range of the strikes.
Hanks jabs Ehrmantraut to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big left from Ehrmantraut misses.
Hanks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ehrmantraut moves away.
Hanks walks into a straight right hand from Ehrmantraut.
A head kick misses from Hanks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hanks misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hanks throws the left hand but Ehrmantraut avoids the punch easily.
Ehrmantraut on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hanks. Hanks obviously looking to wear him down.
Ehrmantraut throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hanks counters with a solid body kick.
Ehrmantraut lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ehrmantraut ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanks moves away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hanks.
Hanks is looking to score with low kicks.
Hanks throws a big shot that misses.
Ehrmantraut attempts a counter takedown but Hanks avoids it well and moves away.
Ehrmantraut punishes Hanks's body with a nice straight punch.
Hanks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ehrmantraut fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ehrmantraut keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ehrmantraut looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hanks just misses with a punch to the body.
Ehrmantraut throws a head kick that Hanks semi-blocks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut blocks a head kick by Hanks.
Ehrmantraut blocks a jab.
Ehrmantraut connects with a solid leg kick.
Ehrmantraut attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ehrmantraut connects with a body shot that sends Hanks's belly button to the back.
Hanks jabs at Ehrmantraut's body.
Good exchange - Ehrmantraut coming out on top.

It looks like Craig Hanks has been cut.
Ehrmantraut dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hanks. That did some damage!
Ehrmantraut uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hanks has time to react.
Ehrmantraut ducks under a wild hook from Hanks.
Hanks jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Ehrmantraut clinches up against the cage.
Ehrmantraut lands with a right to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ehrmantraut tries for a takedown but Hanks manages to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Hanks fails to land.
Ehrmantraut looking for a takedown.
Ehrmantraut blocks a body shot from Hanks.
Ehrmantraut tries a body shot but Hanks blocks it.
Ehrmantraut tries to throw a body punch but Hanks avoids it by throwing Ehrmantraut back against the cage.

Ehrmantraut wants the takedown. Hanks is fighting it off but Ehrmantraut persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hanks's guard against the cage.
Ehrmantraut throws an elbow that misses. Hanks uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ehrmantraut's guard. Nice move by Hanks!

Ehrmantraut tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ehrmantraut is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Ehrmantraut forces his way into half guard.
Ehrmantraut performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hanks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Ehrmantraut there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ehrmantraut works his way into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Michael Ehrmantraut will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Hanks drives through and clinches with Ehrmantraut against the cage.

Hanks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A leg kick checked by Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut moves out of range as Hanks strikes.
Ehrmantraut connects with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Ehrmantraut - just one landing.
Ehrmantraut lands a head shot.
Ehrmantraut lands with a cross.
Ehrmantraut moves out of range as Hanks throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanks avoids the head kick by Ehrmantraut.
A jab lands there for Ehrmantraut.
Hanks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ehrmantraut misses with a hook.
Ehrmantraut throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanks lands a lovely overhand right.
Ehrmantraut takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hanks walks into a stiff left hand from Ehrmantraut.
Hanks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ehrmantraut manages to avoid it.
Ehrmantraut attempts a counter takedown but Hanks avoids it well and moves away.
Ehrmantraut with a hook.
Hanks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hanks misses with a low kick.
Ehrmantraut lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ehrmantraut throws a jab when Hanks was well out of range.
Hanks tries a head kick but it misses.

Ehrmantraut closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hanks to the mat! Hanks manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ehrmantraut is stalling in the full guard.
Hanks looking for a sweep. Not yet Hanks, not yet.
Michael Ehrmantraut overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hanks controlling the position.
Ehrmantraut throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hanks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ehrmantraut stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ehrmantraut missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ehrmantraut won't allow Hanks to sweep him here.
Ehrmantraut is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hanks tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut throwing strikes but missing.
Ehrmantraut with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hanks is pulling down on Ehrmantraut's head. It's preventing any offense from Ehrmantraut, at least for the moment.
Ehrmantraut working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ehrmantraut stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ehrmantraut throwing strikes but missing.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hanks swings for the body but Ehrmantraut moves out of range.
Hanks throws a big shot that misses.
Hanks 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.
Hanks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ehrmantraut has time to react.
Ehrmantraut wants to land a leg kick but Hanks is out of range.
Ehrmantraut lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jab, jab by Hanks - just one landing.
Ehrmantraut misses with an uppercut. Hanks saw that one coming.
Hanks throws a front kick aimed at Ehrmantraut's knee but Ehrmantraut avoids it well.
Ehrmantraut attempts a counter takedown but Hanks avoids it well and moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ehrmantraut.
Hanks lands a really nice looking cross but Ehrmantraut seems unphased.
A slow jab from Hanks misses its intended target.
Michael Ehrmantraut is winning the standup battle so far.
Ehrmantraut takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hanks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Ehrmantraut dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Hanks throws a good cross that connects.
Hanks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ehrmantraut slips a jab from Hanks.
Ehrmantraut feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hanks's calf.
Hanks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ehrmantraut was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanks.
Ehrmantraut swings for the body but Hanks moves out of range.
Ehrmantraut avoids the head kick by Hanks.

Hanks gets caught napping as Ehrmantraut dives in and scores a takedown. Hanks manages to retain guard.
Ehrmantraut trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hanks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ehrmantraut missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanks trying to control the position here.
Ehrmantraut in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanks is pulling down on Ehrmantraut's head to control his posture.
Ehrmantraut working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ehrmantraut sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ehrmantraut won't allow Hanks to sweep him here.
Ehrmantraut is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hanks can do to turn this around?
Ehrmantraut throws an elbow that misses. Hanks uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ehrmantraut's guard. Nice move by Hanks!

Hanks preventing the sweep.
Hanks wants to control from the top but Ehrmantraut keeps moving.
Craig Hanks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hanks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hanks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ehrmantraut wants to sweep here but Hanks controlling him for the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hanks throws a hook but Ehrmantraut avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanks with a jab.
Ehrmantraut punishes Hanks's body with a nice straight punch.
Ehrmantraut looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanks is just out of range.
Hanks misses with a leg kick

so Ehrmantraut counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ehrmantraut stands up over Hanks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ehrmantraut in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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.
Hanks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ehrmantraut lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ehrmantraut in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hanks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ehrmantraut throws a big elbow that misses.
Ehrmantraut slips nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ehrmantraut working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hanks's thigh. Hanks counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ehrmantraut distracts Hanks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ehrmantraut throwing strikes but missing.
Ehrmantraut preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanks keeping moving, preventing Ehrmantraut from controlling successfully.
Ehrmantraut with a flurry of punches that miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Ehrmantraut showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ehrmantraut has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

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