PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arlie Ermie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demetrious Smiff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smiff is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Nutz On Ya Chin by Eazy E. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Ermie
vs
Smiff

195 cm
23
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

196 cm
23
266 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arlie Ermie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Demetrious Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ermie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Smiff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ermie is one step ahead there.
Smiff trying to keep a closed guard but Ermie is proving a slippery customer.
Ermie landing with the ground and pound.

Smiff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ermie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Smiff looking for a guillotine here but Ermie defends easily.
Ermie looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smiff working for a triangle but Ermie defends it easily.
Ermie trying to control the position from guard on top but Smiff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ermie 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.
Ermie trying to control the position from guard on top but Smiff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ermie throwing strikes from guard but Smiff blocks nicely.
Smiff throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ermie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Smiff throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smiff looking for a sweep. Not yet Smiff, not yet.
Smiff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Ermie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Smiff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ermie defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ermie preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ermie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ermie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ermie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ermie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smiff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ermie is one step ahead there.

Smiff looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ermie passes into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smiff is looking to reverse the position.
Ermie cracks Smiff with a big elbow.
Ermie cracks Smiff with a big elbow.
Ermie works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smiff is looking for a sweep.
Smiff looks winded!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ermie working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Demetrious Smiff will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Ermie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Smiff trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ermie in particular looking to stall.

Smiff looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ermie passes into side control!
Smiff tries to bench press Ermie off him but Ermie keeps the position.
Ermie controls the position from side control.
Smiff tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ermie works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ermie trying to control the position but Smiff is working away.
You can see the frustration on Smiff's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ermie slows the pace down.
Smiff takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smiff is looking to regain half guard here but Ermie keeps moving and retains side control.
Smiff manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Smiff wants to take a breather but Ermie is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiff might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ermie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ermie wants to control but Smiff is keeping busy.

Smiff is working for a submission of some sort.
Ermie is trying to control but can't.

Smiff is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ermie is positioning himself well to prevent Smiff advancing to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ermie is pressing down on Smiff's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Smiff has gone for a leg lock! Ermie slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smiff's guard.

Smiff has his foot on Ermie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ermie works his way back into a safe position though.
Smiff is breathing heavily.
Smiff trying to keep a closed guard but Ermie is proving a slippery customer.
Smiff looking for a sweep. Not yet Smiff, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ermie wants to pass the guard but Smiff is keeping the position.
Ermie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Smiff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ermie won't allow Smiff to sweep him here.

Smiff working for a triangle but Ermie defends it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ermie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Arlie Ermie will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Ermie missing with a left hand there. Smiff was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ermie stuffs the takedown.
Smiff tries to close the distance and clinch but Ermie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smiff looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smiff shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Smiff misses with a kick to the body.

Ermie forces Smiff back against the cage and clinches.
Smiff has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ermie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ermie controlling the action here for a moment.

Smiff has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ermie clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smiff has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ermie has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ermie trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

Smiff looking for the RNC.

Smiff is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ermie knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ermie for a finish.
Smiff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ermie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Smiff is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Ermie preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Smiff.
Ermie can't escape the position.

Smiff working for the choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ermie defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Smiff not allowing Ermie to control his hands.
Ermie just looking to survive in the bad position.
Ermie wants to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smiff is persistently looking for the submission but Ermie is defending it well.
Well, with Smiff on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Ermie is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Ermie trying to control the hands but Smiff breaks the grip.
Smiff punches the canvas rather than the man.

Ermie is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Smiff working for a choke but Ermie is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Demetrious Smiff comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smiff 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight for Demetrious Smiff!
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Demetrious Smiff!
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Demetrious Smiff!

Demetrious Smiff wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Demetrious Smiff thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Arlie Ermie was interviewed post fight and said 'A Marine never makes excuses, numb-nuts!'.