PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yabu Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simo Supermies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Supermies is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by D12 - Fight Music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kersikov
vs
Supermies

186 cm
29
211 lbs
16 - 9 - 3

180 cm
30
196 lbs
27 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 3, fighting out of New York, Yabu Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Simo Supermies!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov looks to throw the jab but Supermies is out of range.
Supermies throws a low kick, looking for Kersikov's leg but Kersikov calmly moves out of range.
Supermies gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kersikov.
Supermies lands with a straight right. Kersikov didn't see that one coming.

Supermies looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Supermies thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kersikov's head.

Supermies seems to be looking for submissions.
Kersikov is not content to let Supermies control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Supermies thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kersikov's head.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Supermies is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Supermies connects with a nice short shot to Kersikov's temple.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kersikov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kersikov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Supermies.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Supermies trying to control the pace.
Supermies is looking to pass Kersikov's guard but actually Kersikov recovers to full guard.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Supermies in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Supermies throwing strikes from guard but Kersikov blocks nicely.
Supermies is looking to work some ground and pound but Kersikov has wrist control.
Kersikov is trying to keep Supermies in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Supermies content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Supermies slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Supermies throws a big right hand that misses.
Supermies wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Supermies has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Supermies throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kersikov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Supermies loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Supermies throwing strikes but missing.
Supermies throwing strikes from guard but Kersikov blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kersikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kersikov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kersikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Supermies.
Kersikov 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.
Supermies lands a couple of digs.
Supermies preventing the sweep.
Supermies wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Supermies pushing down on Kersikov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supermies missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Supermies uses his free foot to push down on Kersikov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kersikov.
Supermies is landing with some decent strikes but Kersikov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov is bucking up trying to escape but Supermies cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Supermies pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kersikov blocking the ground and pound.
Kersikov squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Supermies lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kersikov wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Supermies.
Kersikov working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simo Supermies dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Supermies ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov wants to clinch up but Supermies keeps it at a distance.
Supermies shoots in but Kersikov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Supermies walks into a jab.
Supermies lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Supermies finds it's way through Kersikov's defenses.
Kersikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Supermies swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kersikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Supermies.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick.
Supermies lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kersikov lands with a good body shot.
Supermies swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Supermies. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Supermies.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Supermies thows a body shot but no joy.
Supermies moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
A swing and a miss from Supermies.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Supermies looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kersikov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Supermies's head backwards.

Supermies tries to keep at a distance but Kersikov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Kersikov blocks a body shot from Supermies.
Supermies blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Supermies on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
A short right from Supermies.
Nice body punch from Supermies.
Supermies blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Supermies creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Supermies blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Supermies blocking some punches.
Yabu Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov.

Supermies gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Supermies missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Supermies wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Kersikov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Supermies.
Supermies working the head and body with strikes.
Supermies wants to pass to mount but Kersikov is defending the position.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Supermies keeps him under control.
Kersikov taking some punishment here, with Supermies in his half guard.
Supermies trying to control from half guard but Kersikov is working away.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supermies missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Supermies is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kersikov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Supermies.
Kersikov is trying to keep Supermies in close.
Supermies trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supermies trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Supermies throws a big right hand that misses.
Supermies trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Supermies trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Supermies is looking to work some ground and pound but Kersikov has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kersikov trying to keep a closed guard but Supermies is proving a slippery customer.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Supermies looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kersikov!
Kersikov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simo Supermies comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Supermies has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 18:20
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 18:20
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 18:20

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simo Supermies!
Simo Supermies decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.