PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sly Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simo Supermies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone comes into the arena with Rambo blaring out of the sound system. Supermies has chosen Resgate - Rock da Vovó as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Stone
vs
Supermies

175 cm
22
194 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

180 cm
23
203 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Muscle UP

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sly Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simo Supermies!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Supermies takes a swing at Stone's ribcage but misses.
Supermies shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stone as he jumps to the side.

Supermies decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Supermies controlling the action here.
Stone tries to kick Supermies off but Supermies keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Stone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Supermies.
Supermies has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Supermies seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Stone pushes Supermies off looking to stand but Supermies dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Supermies throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Supermies with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Stone pushes Supermies off looking to stand but Supermies dives back in and keeps control.
Supermies trying to control the action but Stone is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stone keeps Supermies at a distance using the push kick.
Supermies is looking to clinch.
Supermies scores with a nice strike.
Stone tries a head kick but it misses.
Stone throws a right hand that Supermies ducks under and follows up with a left that Supermies also avoids with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Supermies throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stone was covering up waiting for the punch and Supermies finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Supermies is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Supermies looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stone is looking to stand up but Supermies isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supermies is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Supermies stops Stone from standing up.
Supermies wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
Supermies missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Supermies works over Stone with some ground and pound from guard.

That's four 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.
Supermies is pushing down on Stone's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stone is fighting to maintain full guard but Supermies has managed to sneak the leg through.
Supermies slows the pace down in half guard.
Stone tries to kick Supermies off but Supermies keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Stone is looking to escape.
Supermies looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Stone wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simo Supermies dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Supermies fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stone avoids it really well and circles away.
Supermies shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stone as he avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Stone misses its intended target.
Stone throws a front kick aimed at Supermies's knee but Supermies avoids it well.
Supermies takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Simo Supermies has been cut.
Sly Stone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Supermies looks to throw the jab but Stone is out of range.
Supermies uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stone.

Supermies scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Supermies prevents Stone from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Supermies is looking to take a break and control but Stone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stone is trying to stand up here but Supermies is controlling him well.
Stone taking some punishment here, with Supermies in his half guard.
Supermies controlling the pace.
Supermies seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two 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.
Supermies content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Supermies is trying to control. Stone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stone looks like he's trying to stand up.
Supermies controlling the action here.
Supermies looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supermies content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Supermies has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Despite being in the dominant position, Simo Supermies just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Supermies moves out of range of the strikes.
Supermies lands a nice looking body shot.
Supermies blocks a head kick by Stone.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stone.
Supermies is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone misses with a hook to the body
and Supermies counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Supermies checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stone lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stone throws a push kick but Supermies slaps the foot to one side.
Stone throws a body punch but Supermies moves out of range.
Stone misses with a head kick.
Supermies throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stone's waist but Stone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Supermies off to one side.
Sly Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Supermies.
Stone misses with a hook. Supermies ducked under it nicely.
Stone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Supermies.
Stone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sly Stone dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Simo Supermies's cut.
That's time! Stone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Stone throws a nice head kick!
Nice defenses there by Supermies.
Stone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Supermies will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stone misses with a looping right.
Stone 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 slips under a jab from Stone.
Stone misses with a kick to the body.
Stone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stone throws a sloppy head kick and Supermies moves out of range easily.
Supermies takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Supermies shoots in but Stone avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Supermies looks for a takedown but Stone sprawls well.
Sly Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Supermies.
Supermies blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Stone.
Supermies scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Supermies.
Stone cracks Supermies with a good jab.
Stone throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Supermies coming out on top.
Supermies slips a straight right by Stone.
No joy there for Stone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stone leaves Supermies with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Supermies stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stone delivers a nice body kick.
Stone throws a head kick that Supermies semi-blocks.
A bone on bone clash there as Supermies blocks the leg kick.

Supermies shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Stone trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Stone taking shots to the head.
Stone's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Supermies in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Supermies lands a big elbow.
Stone is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supermies content just to control the position here.
Supermies tries to control but Stone wriggling away.
Stone is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sly Stone showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stone 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sly Stone!