PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrus Ergma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Snir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Snir is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Ergma
vs
Snir

197 cm
22
270 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

197 cm
18
245 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrus Ergma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Snir!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snir tries a low kick but Ergma avoids it.

Ergma scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Ergma working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Ergma is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Snir is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Snir is looking to reverse the position.
Snir sneaks back into half guard.

Ergma is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Snir defends it well.
Ergma is trying to control the action in half guard but Snir is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snir trying to control but Ergma postures up.
Ergma is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Snir looking for submissions off his back.
Snir gets full guard.
Ergma would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Snir looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ergma is one step ahead there.
Snir looks gassed!
Ergma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snir is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Snir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ergma wants to control from the top but Snir keeps moving.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Ergma scores with a takedown into Snir's guard.

Ergma drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Snir dives on top into guard.

Ergma working for submissions but it's allowed Snir to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ergma is in trouble now - Snir has advanced to mount!
Snir wants to control the pace but Ergma is squirming around nicely.
Snir might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ergma kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ergma regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ergma moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ergma lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Snir!
Ergma landing shots from mount.
Snir is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ergma with shots to the head and body - Snir looks very uncomfortable down there.
Snir is looking to get to half guard.

Ergma looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrus Ergma dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Ergma bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Ergma goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Snir rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ergma's guard! Nice work there by Snir!
Ergma wants to sweep here but Snir controlling him for the moment.
Snir controls from within his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Ergma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ergma had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Snir is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Ergma Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Snir's back instead.
Ergma is not going to allow Snir to sit and survive in this position.
Ergma doesn't have the hooks in and Snir manages to turn into his guard.

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

Ergma keeping busy on the bottom but Snir has passed one foot through into half guard.
Snir takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ergma is trying to control but can't.

Ergma looking for submissions off his back.
Snir content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Snir seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ergma does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ergma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ergma is trying to control but can't.
Ergma is looking to improve his position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ergma wants to clinch up but Snir keeps it at a distance.
Snir with a poor takedown
and Ergma counters with a head kick. That will keep Snir thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ergma looks for the body kick but Snir saw that one coming.
Ergma misses with a takedown attempt

and Snir counters with a takedown into side control.
Ergma is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Snir off and has taken his back!
Snir breaks Ergma's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ergma keeping moving, preventing Snir from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Snir drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ergma dives on top into guard.

Snir working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ergma doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ergma manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ergma trying to control the position from guard on top but Snir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Snir has his foot on Ergma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ergma works his way back into a safe position though.
Snir is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ergma passes Snir's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Snir 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. This is the final round!

Ergma tries to clinch but Snir moves away

and Snir counters with a takedown into side control.
Ergma manages to work his way to half guard, despite Snir's best efforts.
Snir throwing shots but Ergma is blocking nicely.
Ergma tries to get to full guard but Snir has control of the leg.
Snir passes to full mount!
Ergma tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ergma regains half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Snir passes to full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ergma regains half guard.

Snir is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ergma doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Snir.

Snir is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ergma is just riding it out for now. Snir eventually gives up the hold.

Snir is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ergma defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ergma wants to improve his position but Snir is controlling well.
Snir not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Snir seems to be looking for submissions.

Ergma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ergma shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so Snir counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Snir postures up.
Ergma wants to sweep but no luck.
Snir trying to control but Ergma is working from the bottom.
Ergma wants to sweep here but Snir controlling him for the moment.
Snir trying to control but Ergma is working from the bottom.
Ergma looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Snir tries for a takedown but Ergma circles away easily

and Ergma counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Snir looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Snir keeping full guard, as Ergma tries to pass.
Snir looking to control.

Snir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Snir comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Snir has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Snir!