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QFC Tournament 56 Round 4 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Ehrmantraut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ike Manuel Pascoal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ike Manuel Pascoal has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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184 lbs
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173 cm
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181 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Ehrmantraut! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ike Manuel Pascoal! The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A head kick misses from Manuel Pascoal. Manuel Pascoal pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Good exchange - Manuel Pascoal coming out on top. Michael Ehrmantraut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. No luck for Ehrmantraut with that takedown attempt. Manuel Pascoal swings for the body but Ehrmantraut moves out of range.
Ehrmantraut slips a straight right by Manuel Pascoal. Ehrmantraut steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manuel Pascoal. Manuel Pascoal leaves Ehrmantraut with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Nice takedown defense from Manuel Pascoal. No joy for Ehrmantraut on that attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Ehrmantraut. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ehrmantraut shoots in and drives through. Manuel Pascoal sprawls well. Manuel Pascoal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ehrmantraut will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Manuel Pascoal has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Manuel Pascoal lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Manuel Pascoal thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Ehrmantraut moves into full guard.
Ehrmantraut being controlled here, momentarily. Ehrmantraut pulls Manuel Pascoal in close to prevent any damage. Manuel Pascoal wants to control from the top but Ehrmantraut keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Manuel Pascoal seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ike Manuel Pascoal wasn't active enough on the ground. Manuel Pascoal tries to bum rush Ehrmantraut with a series of wild strikes but Ehrmantraut uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A big right from Manuel Pascoal misses. Nice takedown defense from Manuel Pascoal. No joy for Ehrmantraut on that attempt. Manuel Pascoal throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ehrmantraut tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Manuel Pascoal is in Ehrmantraut's guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ehrmantraut lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Manuel Pascoal! Ehrmantraut lands a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ehrmantraut working the ground and pound effectively.
Manuel Pascoal takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Manuel Pascoal can do anything to dispel that myth. Ehrmantraut landing shots from mount. Manuel Pascoal tries to get back to half guard but can't. Ehrmantraut landing punches. 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 postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Manuel Pascoal in real trouble here! The ref calls for Manuel Pascoal to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Ehrmantraut!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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