PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mahandry Andriamboavonjy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Ehrmantraut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Andriamboavonjy
vs
Ehrmantraut

175 cm
25
169 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

178 cm
24
175 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

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 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mahandry Andriamboavonjy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Ehrmantraut!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andriamboavonjy throws out a loose jab but Ehrmantraut uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andriamboavonjy throws a lazy right hand but Ehrmantraut sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ehrmantraut slips a jab from Andriamboavonjy.
Ehrmantraut uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andriamboavonjy.
Andriamboavonjy dips to his left and cracks Ehrmantraut with an uppercut!
Ehrmantraut takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Andriamboavonjy fails to land the takedown.
Andriamboavonjy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ehrmantraut keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andriamboavonjy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ehrmantraut sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Andriamboavonjy.
Ehrmantraut stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ehrmantraut wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mahandry Andriamboavonjy. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ehrmantraut defends it nicely.
Ehrmantraut just misses with a punch to the body.
Andriamboavonjy throws a shot from downtown. Ehrmantraut moves away and avoids it.
Ehrmantraut lands an overhand right.
Ehrmantraut fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andriamboavonjy fails to land with a series of punches.
Andriamboavonjy dives in and grabs Ehrmantraut's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ehrmantraut pushes down on Andriamboavonjy's head and hops out.
Andriamboavonjy shoots in looking for a takedown. Ehrmantraut tries to sprawl out of it but Andriamboavonjy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ehrmantraut manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ehrmantraut uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andriamboavonjy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy walks into a jab.
Andriamboavonjy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ehrmantraut moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Andriamboavonjy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ehrmantraut was well out of range. Poor timing from Andriamboavonjy.
Andriamboavonjy misses with a body shot.
Good exchange - Ehrmantraut coming out on top.
Ehrmantraut connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Andriamboavonjy momentarily.
Ehrmantraut tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mahandry Andriamboavonjy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andriamboavonjy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ehrmantraut swivels and escapes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Ehrmantraut bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Andriamboavonjy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Andriamboavonjy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Andriamboavonjy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Andriamboavonjy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ehrmantraut scores with a couple of nice shots.
Andriamboavonjy is looking for a sweep. Ehrmantraut is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ehrmantraut working over Andriamboavonjy with some ground and pound. Andriamboavonjy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Andriamboavonjy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ehrmantraut won't allow Andriamboavonjy to sweep him here.
Andriamboavonjy is working hard here to advance position.
Ehrmantraut distracts Andriamboavonjy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Andriamboavonjy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ehrmantraut can't escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Andriamboavonjy.
Andriamboavonjy thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut tries to reverse the position but Andriamboavonjy maintains control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andriamboavonjy with the ground and pound from mount.
Ehrmantraut holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Andriamboavonjy tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ehrmantraut manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ehrmantraut is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andriamboavonjy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ehrmantraut blocking the ground and pound attempt from Andriamboavonjy.
Andriamboavonjy 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 blocking the ground and pound attempt from Andriamboavonjy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ehrmantraut gets back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Andriamboavonjy advances to half guard.
Andriamboavonjy is thwarting Ehrmantraut's attempts to control the position.
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 Mahandry Andriamboavonjy will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A jab from Andriamboavonjy misses.
Andriamboavonjy throws a right hand that misses

and Ehrmantraut counters by clinching up.
Andriamboavonjy lands a body shot.
Andriamboavonjy blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Ehrmantraut - that landed with a thud.
Ehrmantraut lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut blocks a body shot from Andriamboavonjy.
Andriamboavonjy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ehrmantraut blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andriamboavonjy throws a punch but it's blocked by Ehrmantraut.
Andriamboavonjy misses with a punch to the body.
Ehrmantraut lands a shoulder strike.
Ehrmantraut can't find room to land a body shot as Andriamboavonjy controls the action.
Ehrmantraut prevents a body shot from Andriamboavonjy.
Ehrmantraut is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Andriamboavonjy is defending well for now.
Ehrmantraut lands a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut swings wildly with an uppercut but Andriamboavonjy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ehrmantraut drops down looking for an ankle pick but Andriamboavonjy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Andriamboavonjy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andriamboavonjy throws a shot from downtown. Ehrmantraut moves away and avoids it.
Andriamboavonjy misses with a hook. Ehrmantraut ducked under it nicely.
Andriamboavonjy throws a hook but Ehrmantraut avoids it easily.
A big right from Andriamboavonjy misses.
Andriamboavonjy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Andriamboavonjy duly obliges.
Andriamboavonjy scores with a jab to the body.
Ehrmantraut defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Andriamboavonjy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andriamboavonjy misses with a right hand

and Ehrmantraut decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Andriamboavonjy's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andriamboavonjy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ehrmantraut is one step ahead there.
Ehrmantraut scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Andriamboavonjy wants to sweep here but Ehrmantraut controlling him for the moment.
Ehrmantraut trying to control but Andriamboavonjy is working from the bottom.
Ehrmantraut scoring with some ground and pound.
Ehrmantraut scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ehrmantraut accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ehrmantraut working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Andriamboavonjy tries to roll over but Ehrmantraut keeps him under control.
Ehrmantraut throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Andriamboavonjy to regain full guard.
Ehrmantraut wants to control from the top but Andriamboavonjy keeps moving.

Ehrmantraut is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Andriamboavonjy has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ehrmantraut is looking to defend but Andriamboavonjy has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ehrmantraut! Andriamboavonjy pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ehrmantraut taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mahandry Andriamboavonjy!