PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jake Drake (ranked 881 p4p, 3415 weight class) and Mike Ehrmantraut (ranked 97 p4p, 326 weight class). Drake comes to the cage accompanied by Lose Yourself. This should be fireworks!

Drake
vs
Ehrmantraut

175 cm
24
150
9 - 2 - 1

174 cm
23
153
3 - 4 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

HARDCORE Threads
Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jake Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Ehrmantraut!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Darius Henderson and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ehrmantraut looks to land a combination but Drake avoids it well.
Drake half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Drake needs to keep his hands up - Ehrmantraut had a free shot at his head there.
Drake is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Drake is defended easily by Ehrmantraut.
Drake shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ehrmantraut counters with a nice uppercut.
Ehrmantraut tries to clinch but Drake is having none of it.
Ehrmantraut scoring well with a low kick there.
Ehrmantraut scores with a crisp jab that stopped Drake in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake slips a straight right by Ehrmantraut.
Drake tries to counter with a takedown but Ehrmantraut is quick to defend against it.
Ehrmantraut throws a shot to the body.
Drake tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ehrmantraut throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Drake closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ehrmantraut did well to prevent Drake getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Drake wants to work for an arm triangle but Ehrmantraut is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake moves nicely into side control.
Ehrmantraut takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Drake working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Drake tries for a kimura but Ehrmantraut is defending well.
Ehrmantraut gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ehrmantraut has a hand on Drake's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Drake takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Ehrmantraut is looking to get to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Drake.
Ehrmantraut is working to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake landing strikes from the mount and Ehrmantraut is in trouble!

Drake has control of Ehrmantraut's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ehrmantraut regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ehrmantraut working to try and regain half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ehrmantraut is still trying to improve position.
Drake in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Drake landing strikes from the mount.
Ehrmantraut is wriggling around trying to escape.
Drake pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Drake wants to control the pace but Ehrmantraut is squirming around nicely.
Ehrmantraut is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake landing strikes from the mount and Ehrmantraut is in trouble!
Ehrmantraut regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ehrmantraut is looking to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Drake connects with a nice short shot to Ehrmantraut's temple.
Drake lands strikes from half guard.
Drake trying to mount his opponent but Ehrmantraut defends it.
Ground and pound from Drake.

Ehrmantraut makes his way to full guard, as Drake worked for a kimura.

Ehrmantraut has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Drake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Drake trying to control but Ehrmantraut is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ehrmantraut has his foot on Drake's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Drake works his way back into a safe position though.
Drake postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Drake 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.
Drake wants to control from the top but Ehrmantraut keeps moving.
Drake wants to pass the guard but Ehrmantraut is keeping the position.
Drake advances position into side control!
Drake is looking to take a break and control but Ehrmantraut is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ehrmantraut manages to work his way to half guard, despite Drake's best efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Drake dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Ehrmantraut keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Drake slips under a jab.
Drake is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ehrmantraut.
Drake takes a swing at Ehrmantraut's ribcage but misses.
Drake goes for a double leg but Ehrmantraut avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ehrmantraut continues to drive forward.
Ehrmantraut throws out a counter right but Drake avoids it with no problem.
Drake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ehrmantraut can do to turn this around?
Ehrmantraut throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake.
Ehrmantraut tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ehrmantraut scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ehrmantraut is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ehrmantraut misses with some punches.
Ehrmantraut lands a hook that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ehrmantraut fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Drake tries to move into range but Ehrmantraut moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ehrmantraut takes a swing at Drake's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drake.
Ehrmantraut throws the left hand but Drake avoids the punch easily.
Ehrmantraut throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drake.
Ehrmantraut avoids the body shot from Drake.
Good shot there by Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Drake.

Ehrmantraut closes the distance and clinches.
Ehrmantraut throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Drake.
Drake can't find room to land a body shot as Ehrmantraut controls the action.
A short left from Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut gets through Drake's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ehrmantraut prevents the takedown attempt.
Ehrmantraut misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drake struggles to land a body shot inside as Ehrmantraut controls his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drake blocking some punches.
Ehrmantraut misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drake scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake tries to score a body lock takedown but Ehrmantraut shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ehrmantraut is trying to stall.
Ehrmantraut swings wildly with an uppercut but Drake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ehrmantraut fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ehrmantraut fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ehrmantraut misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ehrmantraut lands a right hand that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Drake goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ehrmantraut prevents it.
Ehrmantraut has a couple of punches blocked by Drake.
Ehrmantraut swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ehrmantraut misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ehrmantraut misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut throws a head punch that misses.
Ehrmantraut lands a right hand.
Ehrmantraut has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Drake seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ehrmantraut can turn it around.
Ehrmantraut swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut misses with a punch on the inside.
Drake can't find room to land a body shot as Ehrmantraut controls the action.
Drake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ehrmantraut throws an elbow but it misses.
Drake has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ehrmantraut is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Drake has clasped his hands together around Ehrmantraut's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ehrmantraut takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jake Drake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Drake tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ehrmantraut tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake working the ground and pound.
Ehrmantraut is looking for a sweep.
Drake landing a few strikes.
Ehrmantraut is looking to reverse the position.
Drake is working Ehrmantraut over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ehrmantraut tries to bench press Drake off him but Drake keeps the position.

Drake is trying to get an arm triangle but Ehrmantraut is defending well.
Drake creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Drake thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ehrmantraut is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Drake's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Ehrmantraut showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Ehrmantraut lands the left hand.
Ehrmantraut looks to score with a jab to the body but Drake is just out of range.
Drake slips a jab from Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut thumps Drake with a low kick.
Ehrmantraut throws a head kick but Drake moves out of range.
Drake changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ehrmantraut tries to avoid it but Drake 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 connects with a single shot there.
Jab, jab by Ehrmantraut - just one landing.
Ehrmantraut lunges at Drake with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Drake's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Drake lands a right hook to the body.
Drake slips under a jab.
Drake dodges the punch combination from Ehrmantraut.
Mike Ehrmantraut seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Drake counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Ehrmantraut working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Drake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Drake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Drake scoring with punches to the head and body.
Drake landing some decent shots from guard.
Drake stands up over Ehrmantraut, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Ehrmantraut throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.
Drake slips nicely into half guard.

Ehrmantraut looking for a kimura from the bottom but Drake passes into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut wants to control but Drake postures up.
Ehrmantraut is looking to regain half guard here but Drake keeps moving and retains side control.

Drake is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ehrmantraut knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Drake scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ehrmantraut to see if he's OK.
Drake lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ehrmantraut down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake lands a decent elbow from side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Drake scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ehrmantraut to see if he's OK.
Ehrmantraut tries to bench press Drake off him but Drake keeps the position.
Ehrmantraut keeps trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake working the ground and pound.
Ehrmantraut is trying to get back to half guard.
Ehrmantraut is trying to control Drake's posture but Drake avoids it.

Drake working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Drake connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ehrmantraut some visible discomfort.
Drake trying to control the position but Ehrmantraut is working away.
Ehrmantraut tries to bench press Drake off him but Drake keeps the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut can't do much from the bottom here.
Drake in side control lands a decent elbow.
Drake in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ehrmantraut taking a bit of punishment here - Drake scoring with strikes.
Drake taking a break here but Ehrmantraut is having none of it and regains half guard.
Ehrmantraut trying to control but Drake postures up.
Drake trying to control the action but Ehrmantraut is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Drake showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Drake 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Drake!
An out of breath Jake Drake thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.