PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simo Supermies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Me Smash You Die (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Supermies
vs
Smash You Die

180 cm
18
203 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
21
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Poweful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simo Supermies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Me Smash You Die!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
You Die wants to break free but Supermies has control.

You Die pulls guard effortlessly.
You Die wants to stand and escape but Supermies is having none of it.
Supermies stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. You Die swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Supermies trying to control but You Die is working from the bottom.
Supermies slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Supermies working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Supermies creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
You Die is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Supermies's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
You Die gets full guard.
You Die working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Supermies.
You Die looking to hit a scissor sweep but Supermies is one step ahead there.
You Die has Supermies pulled in close to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Supermies trying to control the position from guard on top but You Die is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Supermies's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Supermies is looking to advance position but You Die has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Supermies throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Supermies tries to reverse the position but You Die maintains control.
You Die trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Supermies really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, You Die cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Supermies flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
You Die thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Supermies is trying desperately to improve position.
You Die dominating with strikes here.
You Die looks gassed!
Supermies is in all sorts of trouble here.
You Die trying to control but Supermies is having none of it.
Supermies is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supermies sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
You Die wants to stand up but Supermies has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Supermies moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Supermies lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Supermies manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Supermies in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
You Die is looking to get to half guard.
Supermies lands with some vicious ground and pound - can You Die hang on?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supermies lands with some vicious ground and pound - can You Die hang on?
You Die wants to try and get back to his feet.
You Die gets back to half guard.
You Die works his way to full guard. Good work.
You Die is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
You Die working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Supermies.
Supermies trying to move into half guard but instead You Die has managed to sweep!
You Die would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
You Die must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Supermies tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Supermies is working hard here to advance position.
Supermies is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Supermies striking off his back.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
You Die has a takedown stuffed.
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 feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Supermies wants to control from the top but You Die keeps moving.
You Die is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Supermies cracks You Die with a solid left hand.
Supermies won't allow You Die to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You Die wants to get back to his feet but Supermies is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Supermies stands up over You Die, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Supermies has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
You Die working a defensive guard here.
Supermies tries to free his leg and advance position but You Die is retaining full guard.
Supermies works over You Die with some ground and pound from guard.
You Die has momentary wrist control but Supermies slips an elbow through the middle.
Supermies distracts You Die with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You Die seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Supermies controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You Die throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
You Die controls Supermies momentarily but Supermies frees himself.
You Die has momentary wrist control but Supermies slips an elbow through the middle.
Supermies working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
You Die is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
You Die wants to get back to his feet but Supermies is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Supermies pushing down on You Die's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
You Die trying to control but Supermies postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supermies lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Supermies missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Simo Supermies overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You Die works his way to full guard. Good work.
You Die controls Supermies momentarily but Supermies frees himself.
Supermies slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You Die wants to get back to his feet but Supermies drags him back down.
Supermies scores with punches from side control.
You Die regains half guard.
Supermies thows a huge punch but You Die dodges it nicely.
Supermies thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed You Die's head.
You Die taking some punishment here, with Supermies in his half guard.
You Die is trying to stand back up but Supermies is controlling him

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You Die is trying to control but can't.
You Die regains full guard. Nicely done.
Supermies works over You Die with some ground and pound from guard.
You Die is looking to stand up but Supermies isn't so interested in that idea.

You Die is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Supermies postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
You Die wants to stand but Supermies is controlling the position.
Supermies is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Supermies keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of You Die's head.
Supermies scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Supermies with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Supermies throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supermies connects with a couple of short punches.
Supermies working some strikes from top position.
Supermies lands a couple of digs.
You Die wants to get back to his feet but Supermies is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
You Die keeping full guard, as Supermies tries to pass.
Supermies chips away with some ground and pound.
Supermies trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but You Die manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
You Die wants to pass the guard but Supermies is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Supermies is on top in guard.
Supermies working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of You Die's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simo Supermies dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

You Die looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Supermies!
Supermies blocking the ground and pound.
Supermies tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A nice elbow there by You Die.
Poor strikes thrown by You Die there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
You Die is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Supermies tries to hold on but You Die postures up.
You Die punishing his opponent with strikes.
You Die throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
You Die looking to ground and pound but Supermies is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Supermies wants to hold on but You Die pushes him away.
Supermies is working to get back to half guard.
Supermies slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Supermies slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Supermies keeping moving, preventing You Die from controlling successfully.
You Die won't allow Supermies to sweep him here.
Supermies trying to keep a closed guard but You Die is proving a slippery customer.
You Die wants to control from the top but Supermies keeps moving.

Supermies working for a triangle but You Die defends it easily.

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

You Die rushes Supermies and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

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 can't get the takedown.
Supermies keeps control of You Die as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Supermies tries for a takedown but You Die manages to get underhooks.
You Die trying to stall but Supermies improves his position.

Supermies gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, You Die regains guard.
Supermies lands a couple of digs.
You Die working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Supermies.
Supermies trying to control the position from guard on top but You Die is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Supermies works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Supermies blocks the strikes from You Die.
Supermies slips a nice elbow through You Die's hands, connecting with You Die's forehead.
Supermies landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Supermies throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
You Die is trying to stand up here but Supermies is controlling him well.
Supermies has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
You Die is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You Die regains half guard.
You Die trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
You Die is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Supermies lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
You Die is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The referee warns You Die that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
You Die is looking to get to half guard.
You Die in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supermies unloading with bombs!
Supermies with shots to the head and body - You Die looks very uncomfortable down there.
You Die is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Supermies dominating with strikes here.
You Die working to try and regain half guard.
Supermies lands a big shot there that rocks You Die but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
You Die really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Me Smash You Die has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Supermies raining down shots from the mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Simo Supermies showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Supermies, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simo Supermies!