PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Ehrmantraut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cliff Rigano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ehrmantraut comes to the cage accompanied by 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
Rigano

178 cm
37
175 lbs
25 - 19 - 1

188 cm
24
184 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 25 - 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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cliff Rigano!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Rigano misses the target.

Ehrmantraut closes the distance and clinches.
Rigano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ehrmantraut fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rigano fails to land.
Ehrmantraut throws a head punch that misses.
Rigano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Rigano fails to land.
Ehrmantraut stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Ehrmantraut has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rigano clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ehrmantraut is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Ehrmantraut gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Ehrmantraut gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Ehrmantraut apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Rigano cracks the inside of Ehrmantraut's front leg.
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!
Rigano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ehrmantraut throws a right hand that misses
and Rigano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rigano defending well as Ehrmantraut loads up on a big left hand.
Rigano has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rigano misses with a wild combination.
Rigano throws an overhand right that lands on Ehrmantraut's shoulder, as Ehrmantraut tries to avoid the shot.
Ehrmantraut tries to counter with a takedown but Rigano is quick to defend against it.
Cliff Rigano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rigano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rigano lands a nice looking body shot.
That kick from Rigano tenderised Ehrmantraut's leg. Ehrmantraut is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ehrmantraut scores with a hook to the body. Rigano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ehrmantraut tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Rigano counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ehrmantraut!
Ehrmantraut wants to control but Rigano postures up.
Ehrmantraut is trying to escape the position but Rigano is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ehrmantraut is looking for a sweep.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ehrmantraut wants to control but Rigano postures up.
Rigano creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut is looking for a sweep.
Rigano is looking to take a break and control but Ehrmantraut is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ehrmantraut regains half guard there - taking advantage of Rigano's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Ehrmantraut tries to get to full guard but Rigano has control of the leg.
Rigano is keen to just control but Ehrmantraut is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rigano is stalling here. Ehrmantraut is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rigano seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ehrmantraut has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ehrmantraut with the ground and pound but Rigano regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice strikes from Ehrmantraut there.
Rigano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ehrmantraut's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ehrmantraut's back!
Rigano trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ehrmantraut doesn't escape.
Rigano throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Ehrmantraut turns into Rigano and is now in his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut trying to control but Rigano is working from the bottom.
Rigano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut being controlled here momentarily.
Ehrmantraut trying to control but Rigano is working from the bottom.
Ehrmantraut with a flurry of punches that miss.
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.
Ehrmantraut postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cliff Rigano will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Rigano throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Michael Ehrmantraut has been cut.
Rigano throws a leg kick which misses Ehrmantraut's front leg but catches the back leg as Ehrmantraut tries to avoid it.
Ehrmantraut fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rigano 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 throws a looping overhand right but Rigano ducks down to avoid it.
Rigano moves away from the strike by Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut throws a jab but it's blocked by Rigano.
Rigano scores with a jab. Ehrmantraut acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rigano blocks a head kick by Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut scores with a body shot.
Ehrmantraut takes a swing at Rigano's ribcage but misses.
Nice body punch from Ehrmantraut.
A slow jab from Rigano misses its intended target.
Ehrmantraut changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Ehrmantraut gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Ehrmantraut breaks from the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rigano.
Ehrmantraut looks to score with a jab to the body but Rigano is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut throws a wild body kick that Rigano sees coming a mile off.
Rigano misses with a wild body shot.
Ehrmantraut looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ehrmantraut connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rigano momentarily.
Cliff Rigano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ehrmantraut scores with a head kick. Rigano tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rigano throws an overhand right that lands on Ehrmantraut's shoulder, as Ehrmantraut tries to avoid the shot.
Ehrmantraut throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rigano connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Rigano.
Ehrmantraut feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rigano's calf.
Ehrmantraut swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rigano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rigano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ehrmantraut.
Rigano throws a right hand that Ehrmantraut ducks under and follows up with a left that Ehrmantraut also avoids with ease.
Ehrmantraut scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rigano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ehrmantraut.
A jab from Rigano misses.
Ehrmantraut cracks Rigano with an open hand slap.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut scoring well with a low kick there.
Ehrmantraut throws a leg kick but Rigano moved away.
Rigano missing with a left hand there. Ehrmantraut was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ehrmantraut on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ehrmantraut swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Ehrmantraut closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ehrmantraut lands in his opponent's guard.
Ehrmantraut trying to control but Rigano is working from the bottom.
Ehrmantraut is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut looking to pass the guard.
Ehrmantraut throws an elbow that misses. Rigano uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ehrmantraut's guard. Nice move by Rigano!

Ehrmantraut manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rigano manages to get himself to full guard.

Ehrmantraut working some strikes from top position.

Rigano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ehrmantraut defends it easily.
Ehrmantraut postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ehrmantraut scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut wants to control from the top but Rigano keeps moving.
Rigano trying to keep a closed guard but Ehrmantraut is proving a slippery customer.
Ehrmantraut looking to sit in guard and control but Rigano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Ehrmantraut bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rigano's guard.

Rigano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ehrmantraut is one step ahead there.
Ehrmantraut throws an elbow that misses. Rigano uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ehrmantraut's guard. Nice move by Rigano!

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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Ehrmantraut swinging wildly here.
Ehrmantraut avoids the body shot from Rigano.
Ehrmantraut feinted with a counter takedown.
Ehrmantraut avoids the body shot from Rigano.
Rigano lands with a right hand.
Ehrmantraut on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good work by Ehrmantraut as he checks the leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Rigano finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ehrmantraut throws a big shot that misses.
Rigano lands with a kick to the temple. Ehrmantraut shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ehrmantraut feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rigano's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rigano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rigano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ehrmantraut half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rigano thows a leg kick but Ehrmantraut checks it

and Ehrmantraut counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ehrmantraut trying to pass the guard but Rigano defending well.
Ehrmantraut throwing shots but Rigano is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ehrmantraut wants to take a breather but Rigano is having none of it.
Rigano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rigano.
Ehrmantraut landing some decent shots from guard.
Ehrmantraut missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ehrmantraut throws a big elbow that misses.
Rigano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ehrmantraut.
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.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rigano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ehrmantraut throwing strikes from guard but Rigano blocks nicely.
Ehrmantraut postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ehrmantraut throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ehrmantraut throws an elbow that misses. Rigano uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ehrmantraut's guard. Nice move by Rigano!

Rigano is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rigano trying to control but Ehrmantraut is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ehrmantraut is on top in guard.

Rigano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rigano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ehrmantraut is pushing down on Rigano's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rigano is fighting to maintain full guard but Ehrmantraut has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ehrmantraut missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ehrmantraut thows a huge punch but Rigano dodges it nicely.
Rigano gets full guard.
Ehrmantraut won't allow Rigano to sweep him here.

Rigano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ehrmantraut defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ehrmantraut's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ehrmantraut's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Ehrmantraut!
A victorious Michael Ehrmantraut thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.