PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Morlikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrus Ergma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Morlikov
vs
Ergma

195 cm
22
260 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

197 cm
22
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergei Morlikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrus Ergma!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morlikov lands a two punch combo.
Ergma takes one to the side of the head.
Morlikov scores with a nice head shot.

Ergma is rocked!

Morlikov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ergma is still in real trouble! Can Morlikov finish him?
Ergma is looking for a sweep. Morlikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ergma seems to have recovered his senses.
Morlikov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Morlikov prevents Ergma from improving his position.
Ergma regains full guard. Nicely done.
Morlikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ergma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morlikov postures up in Ergma's guard and throws a big left but Ergma blocks it.
Morlikov wants to control from the top but Ergma keeps moving.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ergma shoots in but no luck this time.
Ergma tries to clinch but Morlikov is having none of it.
Ergma tries for a takedown but Morlikov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Morlikov lands with a right hand.
Morlikov throws a right and a left that Ergma avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morlikov works over Ergma's head and body with a nice combination.
A nice combination there by Morlikov.
Some wild striking there from Morlikov.
Morlikov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Morlikov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Morlikov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ergma circles away.
Ergma changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Morlikov tries to avoid it but Ergma manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Morlikov to the ground. Morlikov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sergei Morlikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrus Ergma.
Morlikov misses with a two punch combination.
Morlikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morlikov fails to land the takedown.

Ergma gets the takedown into side control.
Ergma looks gassed!

Ergma stands up.

Ergma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Morlikov breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morlikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ergma misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Morlikov misses with a two punch combination.
Morlikov shoots in but Ergma avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Morlikov throws a series of punches but Ergma moves out of range.
Ergma fails to land the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ergma takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Morlikov scores with a nice right hand.
Ergma blocks a low kick nicely.
Morlikov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sergei Morlikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morlikov lands a two punch combo.
Ergma on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Ergma darts in and clinches Morlikov up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ergma gets underhooks to prevent Morlikov's takedown attempt.

Ergma manages to break the clinch.
Morlikov throws a nice looking combination but Ergma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ergma shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Morlikov as he jumps to the side.
Ergma blocks a head kick by Morlikov.
Ergma fails with a takedown attempt.
Morlikov stuffs the takedown.

Ergma clinches with his opponent.
Ergma has Morlikov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Morlikov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Morlikov has Ergma pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ergma manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Morlikov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ergma drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morlikov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ergma has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Morlikov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Morlikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ergma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morlikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morlikov misses with a few strikes there.
Morlikov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ergma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ergma fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Morlikov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Ergma shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ergma showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ergma seems to be looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morlikov gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Morlikov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Ergma shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Morlikov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Danga de danga de dang - Morlikov scores with a four punch combination!
Ergma tries to clinch up.
Morlikov connects with a looping right hand.
Ergma looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morlikov is fending him off so far but Ergma persists. Nope, Morlikov circles away and we're back to standing.
Ergma keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Morlikov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Morlikov misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Morlikov.
Ergma tries for a takedown but Morlikov circles away easily
letting Morlikov counter with a right hand.
Sergei Morlikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrus Ergma.
Ergma has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Morlikov throws a series of punches but Ergma avoids them all with ease.
Ergma shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Morlikov as he avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morlikov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morlikov misses with a series of wild punches.
No luck for Ergma with that takedown attempt.
Morlikov misses with a few strikes there.
Ergma will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Morlikov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ergma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ergma thows a body shot but no joy.
Horrible takedown by Ergma or perhaps it was just good defense by Morlikov which made him look bad.
Ergma shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morlikov but Morlikov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Morlikov throws a right and a left that both miss.

Ergma shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Morlikov is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ergma is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ergma wants to control but Morlikov is keeping him busy.

Ergma is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Morlikov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Morlikov is not content to let Ergma control the position.
Morlikov moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Morlikov is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morlikov thows a big elbow that misses.
Morlikov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Morlikov won't allow Ergma to sweep him here.

Ergma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Ergma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ergma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ergma wants to sweep but no luck.
Morlikov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Morlikov throwing strikes but missing.
Ergma not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four 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.
Morlikov thows a big elbow that misses.
Morlikov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Ergma pushes Morlikov up against the cage in a clinch.
Morlikov has had enough of the clinch but Ergma keeps him there for the moment.
Morlikov is pressed up against the cage. Ergma has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Morlikov down to the mat. Morlikov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sergei Morlikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Morlikov. No joy for Ergma on that attempt.
Morlikov misses with a wild combination.
Morlikov keeps the fight on the outside.
Morlikov misses with a few strikes there.
Morlikov throws a wild body kick that Ergma sees coming a mile off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Morlikov.

Ergma shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Morlikov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Morlikov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Andrus Ergma will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Nice takedown defense from Morlikov. No joy for Ergma on that attempt.
Morlikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ergma. That did some damage!
Ergma is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Morlikov.
Morlikov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ergma. Ergma circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ergma doesn't manage to clinch there - Morlikov circles away.
Morlikov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ergma.
Ergma throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morlikov's waist but Morlikov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ergma off to one side.
Morlikov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ergma's head.
Morlikov motions for Ergma to come forward. Morlikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Morlikov looks for a takedown but Ergma sprawls well.
Morlikov throws and low kick but Ergma moves out of range easily.

Ergma shoots in and bounces Morlikov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Ergma drops back looking for a leg! Morlikov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morlikov manages to kick Ergma off! Ergma jumps back into Morlikov's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ergma stopping the sweep attempt from Morlikov.
Morlikov is working hard here to advance position.
Ergma stands and throws Morlikov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Morlikov is looking to reverse the position.
Ergma wants to control but Morlikov is keeping him busy.
Morlikov is looking to regain half guard here but Ergma keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ergma fails to land the takedown.
Sergei Morlikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrus Ergma.
Morlikov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ergma looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Morlikov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ergma stuffs the takedown.
A left and a right from Morlikov both land. Nice combination.
Morlikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ergma closes this distance looking for a takedown but Morlikov circles away.
Ergma has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ergma wants to clinch but Morlikov slips to the side
and Morlikov counters with a one-two to the body.
Ergma looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ergma misses with a takedown attempt - Morlikov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ergma fails with a takedown attempt.
Ergma will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Morlikov misses with a two punch combination.
Horrible takedown by Ergma or perhaps it was just good defense by Morlikov which made him look bad.
Ergma takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice takedown defense from Ergma. No joy for Morlikov on that attempt.
Ergma changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Morlikov tries to avoid it but Ergma manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Morlikov to the ground. Morlikov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Morlikov misses with a wild combination.
Morlikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morlikov swinging wilding here.

That's four 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.
Ergma fails with the takedown.
Morlikov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Morlikov lands with a nice combination. Ergma backs away looking to recover.
A punch combination from Morlikov misses.
Morlikov misses with a few strikes there.
Sergei Morlikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Ergma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ergma tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Morlikov counters with a left and a right that stings Ergma.
Ergma tries to clinch but Morlikov is having none of it.
Ergma fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Morlikov scores with a nice strike.
Morlikov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ergma fails with the takedown.
Morlikov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Morlikov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Morlikov 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Morlikov!