PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sami Supermies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Burnquist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burnquist has chosen "Blut Royale" by Combichrist as his entrance music. Bob Burnquist has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Supermies
vs
Burnquist

205 cm
20
289 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

198 cm
24
275 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Granite 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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sami Supermies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Burnquist!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Supermies will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burnquist misses with a head kick.
Burnquist tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Burnquist.
Supermies scores with a sloppy right hand. Burnquist should have avoided that one.

It looks like Bob Burnquist has been cut.
Supermies misses with a series of wild punches.
Burnquist walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burnquist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Supermies misses with a straight right.
Burnquist dodges the punch combination from Supermies.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burnquist.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A good leg kick by Burnquist.
Supermies is breathing heavily.
Burnquist throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Burnquist.
Burnquist looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Burnquist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burnquist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Burnquist.
Burnquist misses with an attempted mid kick.
Supermies avoids the head kick by Burnquist.
A big left from Supermies misses.
Supermies cracks Burnquist with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bob Burnquist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burnquist goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Sami Supermies has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Supermies throws a jab when Burnquist was well out of range.
Supermies lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burnquist circles away quickly and effectively.
Supermies getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Supermies darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Supermies blocks a head kick by Burnquist.
Burnquist takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Supermies throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burnquist lands a nice looking body kick.
Burnquist throws a head kick but Supermies moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burnquist.
Supermies avoids the head kick by Burnquist.
Burnquist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burnquist has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Supermies finds it's way round the side to connect with Burnquist's head.
Supermies checks the leg kick.
Supermies lands with a shot to the body.
Burnquist takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Supermies getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Burnquist chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burnquist misses with a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Supermies.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burnquist moves out of range as Supermies strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supermies throws a hook but Burnquist blocks it.
Supermies avoids the head kick by Burnquist.
Supermies scores with a nice right hand.
Supermies lands a body shot.
Supermies connects with a nice looking jab.
Supermies bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Burnquist's head.
Supermies misses with a wild combination.
Supermies is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Burnquist misses with a head kick.
Supermies throws out a loose jab but Burnquist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Supermies is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice straight punches there by Supermies. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Supermies.
Burnquist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from Burnquist.
Burnquist displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Supermies throws out the jab.
Burnquist takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Burnquist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Supermies.
Burnquist throws a sloppy head kick and Supermies moves out of range easily.
Supermies connects with a looping right hand.
Burnquist throws a head kick but Supermies moves out of range.
Supermies scores with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnquist turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Supermies thuds his right hand into Burnquist's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fighters circling - Supermies throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burnquist throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Burnquist feints and then cracks Supermies's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Supermies down.
Burnquist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Supermies.
Burnquist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Supermies cracks Burnquist with a good jab.
Burnquist drops his hands momentarily and Supermies takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Supermies.
Burnquist has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Burnquist there as he acknowledges the shot.
Burnquist throws a sloppy head kick and Supermies moves out of range easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Supermies.
A right-left combo lands from Supermies.
Supermies moves out of range as Burnquist throws a body kick.
Burnquist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Supermies.
Burnquist defending well as Supermies loads up on a big left hand.
Good leg kick by Burnquist there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick misses from Burnquist.
Supermies lands a lovely overhand right.
Supermies chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burnquist can pounce on him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burnquist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Supermies lands an overhand right.
Burnquist motions for Supermies to come forward. Burnquist throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Supermies scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Burnquist misses with a head kick.
Supermies cracks Burnquist with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Burnquist turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Supermies scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Supermies blocks a head kick by Burnquist.
Supermies connects with a single shot there.
Burnquist delivers a nice body kick.
Burnquist has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Supermies connects with a good right hand that stumbles Burnquist. Burnquist circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Supermies fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Supermies connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Burnquist's hands.
A head kick misses from Burnquist.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burnquist takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Burnquist looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Supermies connects with a single shot there.
A big left from Supermies misses.
Burnquist keeps Supermies at a distance using the push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sami Supermies dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Burnquist tries to land a front kick but Supermies steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burnquist.
Supermies misses with a wild body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burnquist.
Burnquist scores with a head kick.
Supermies avoids the head kick by Burnquist.
Burnquist misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burnquist throws a head kick but Supermies moves out of range.
Burnquist takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Burnquist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Supermies thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burnquist throws a sloppy head kick and Supermies moves out of range easily.
Burnquist misses with a head kick.
Burnquist takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Supermies as he connects with a hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burnquist throws a wild body kick that Supermies sees coming a mile off.
Burnquist walks into a straight right hand from Supermies.
Supermies avoids the head kick by Burnquist.
Burnquist takes one on the button.
Danga de danga de dang - Supermies scores with a four punch combination!
Burnquist throws a body punch but Supermies moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Supermies does it's job there.
Burnquist throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Supermies.
Supermies connects with a good right hand that stumbles Burnquist. Burnquist circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Supermies takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A big right from Supermies misses.
Sami Supermies is winning the standup battle so far.
Burnquist scores with a head kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Burnquist in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Supermies avoids a kick to the body.
Burnquist with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Supermies to score with a decent uppercut.
Burnquist throws a sloppy head kick and Supermies moves out of range easily.
Burnquist throws a solid leg kick but Supermies takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burnquist.
Burnquist takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Burnquist lands with a kick to the temple. Supermies shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Supermies cracks Burnquist with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Burnquist slips under a jab from Supermies.
Burnquist throws a head kick that Supermies semi-blocks.
Burnquist throws a sloppy head kick and Supermies moves out of range easily.
Supermies connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Burnquist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Supermies moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burnquist chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Supermies scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Supermies throws a nice looking combination but Burnquist bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burnquist lands a head kick. Supermies smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Supermies throws out a powerful jab.
Bob Burnquist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Supermies looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burnquist connects with a solid leg kick.
Supermies misses with an uppercut. Burnquist saw that one coming.
Burnquist thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Supermies if he has to take too many more of those.
Supermies on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burnquist. Burnquist obviously looking to wear him down.
Supermies fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burnquist looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Burnquist fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Supermies checks it well.
Burnquist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Supermies.
An inside leg kick lands from Burnquist.
The fighters circle momentarily. Supermies darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Burnquist lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burnquist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Supermies throws a looping overhand right but Burnquist ducks down to avoid it.
Burnquist tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Supermies fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burnquist.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnquist tries to land a front kick but Supermies steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Supermies misses with an uppercut. Burnquist saw that one coming.
Supermies throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A solid body kick from Burnquist.
Burnquist tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Supermies fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good leg kick by Burnquist there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Supermies connects with a nice looking jab.
Supermies misses with a series of wild punches.
A swing and a miss from Supermies.
Supermies is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Burnquist thumps Supermies with a low kick.
Burnquist tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burnquist misses with a body kick.
Supermies swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Burnquist.
Supermies misses with a straight left.
Burnquist misses with a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Supermies.
Supermies moves out of range of the body kick from Burnquist.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burnquist.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supermies lands with an uppercut that bounces Burnquist off the cage and back into rage.
Supermies lands with a nice body punch.
Burnquist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burnquist takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Supermies avoids the head kick by Burnquist.
Burnquist has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Supermies finds it's way round the side to connect with Burnquist's head.
Burnquist throws a sloppy head kick and Supermies moves out of range easily.
Burnquist gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Burnquist misses with a head kick.
Jab, jab by Supermies - just one landing.
Supermies with a hook.
Supermies jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice body kick there by Burnquist.
Burnquist tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Supermies lands a nice shot that snaps Burnquist's head back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burnquist throws a sloppy head kick and Supermies moves out of range easily.
Supermies smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Burnquist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Supermies checks a leg kick.
Supermies throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Burnquist on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Burnquist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Supermies fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burnquist looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Supermies stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burnquist.
Burnquist lands with a slapping head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Burnquist. Supermies shrugs it off though.
Burnquist throws a nice inside leg kick.
Supermies will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Burnquist cracks the inside of Supermies's front leg.
Burnquist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burnquist takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Burnquist.
Burnquist tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Supermies misses.
Supermies scores with a decent looking hook.
A head kick misses from Burnquist.
Burnquist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Supermies scores with the left hand. Burnquist knows he should have avoided that one.
Burnquist takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Supermies digs a good hook to Burnquist's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Supermies misses the target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Supermies misses with a two punch combination.
Burnquist lands a head kick. Supermies smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Supermies scores with a decent looking hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnquist lands a head kick!
Supermies stalks Burnquist and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Burnquist's face. Burnquist staggers backwards, shaken.
Burnquist misses with a two punch combination.
Burnquist shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Supermies paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Supermies throws a looping overhand right but Burnquist ducks down to avoid it.
Burnquist throws a head kick but Supermies moves out of range.
Supermies with a nice cross.
Supermies avoids the head kick by Burnquist.
Supermies misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burnquist staying out of range there.
Burnquist explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Burnquist scores with a spinning back kick!
Burnquist throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Supermies bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Burnquist's head backwards.
Burnquist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burnquist showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Supermies.
Burnquist throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supermies connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Supermies lands a body shot.
A head kick misses from Burnquist.
Supermies connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Burnquist tries a head kick but it misses.
Burnquist fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Supermies is out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Supermies. That snapped Burnquist's head back.
Burnquist ducks under a wild hook from Supermies.
Burnquist misses with a leg kick.
Burnquist takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Supermies moves out of range of the body kick.
Supermies paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Supermies fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Burnquist on the side of the head.
Supermies has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Burnquist.
Supermies throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burnquist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Supermies.
Burnquist scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Supermies throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Supermies blocks a low kick nicely.
Burnquist tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnquist throws a push kick but Supermies slaps the foot to one side.
A right-left combo lands from Supermies.
Burnquist moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burnquist moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Burnquist throws a sloppy head kick and Supermies moves out of range easily.
Burnquist walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Burnquist is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Supermies.
Burnquist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Supermies bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Burnquist's head backwards.
Good exchange - Supermies coming out on top.
Supermies takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A shot to de liver by Supermies. Beautiful body shot.
Burnquist lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Supermies stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Burnquist lands a head kick!
Supermies swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burnquist goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Burnquist slips a jab and a cross from Supermies.
Burnquist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burnquist throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burnquist takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Supermies will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Supermies missing with a left hand there. Burnquist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burnquist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Supermies connects with a single shot there.
Supermies lands a glancing blow to the side of Burnquist's head.
Burnquist connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Burnquist throws a low kick but Supermies avoids it.
Supermies punishes Burnquist's body with a nice straight punch.
Burnquist takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Supermies throws an overhand right that lands on Burnquist's shoulder, as Burnquist tries to avoid the shot.
A good leg kick by Burnquist.
Burnquist throws a head kick but Supermies moves out of range.
Supermies lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burnquist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burnquist doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Supermies takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Burnquist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burnquist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Burnquist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Burnquist 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Sami Supermies!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Sami Supermies!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight as a draw!

Sami Supermies wins by majority decision!