PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trouble Some (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simo Supermies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Some's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Von Hertzen Brothers - Coming Home. Supermies has chosen D12 - Fight Music as his entrance music. Trouble Some could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Simo Supermies's chin.

Some
vs
Supermies

190 cm
32
203 lbs
23 - 13 - 1

180 cm
43
196 lbs
43 - 30 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Perkele!

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 23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Trouble Some!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 43 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simo Supermies!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Some enables Supermies to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Some manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Some throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Supermies wants to control from the top but Some keeps moving.
Supermies loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Supermies has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at DiscoClub. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Supermies avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Supermies wants to control from the top but Some keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Some preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Supermies pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Some is keeping the position for now.
Some is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Supermies trying to control the position from guard on top but Some is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Some looking to hit a scissor sweep but Supermies is one step ahead there.
Supermies is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Supermies with a nice head shot there.

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.
Supermies wants to control from the top but Some keeps moving.
Some working a defensive guard here.
Some keeping moving, preventing Supermies from controlling successfully.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A lazy left from Supermies finds it's target.
Supermies throws a head kick that misses.
Some was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Supermies fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Some.
Some swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Supermies looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Some is fending him off so far but Supermies persists. Nope, Some circles away and we're back to standing.
Some closes the distance looking to clinch
and Supermies cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Supermies drives through with a takedown into Some's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supermies is in close to Some's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Some working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Supermies doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Supermies manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Supermies stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Some swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Supermies loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Supermies missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Supermies throws a big right hand that misses.
Some is controlling Supermies's posture.
Supermies chips away with some ground and pound.

That's four 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.
Some working a defensive guard here.
Some has Supermies pulled in close to control his posture.
Supermies won't allow Some to sweep him here.
Supermies trying to control but Some is working from the bottom.
Supermies connects with a couple of short punches.
Some looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Some looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Supermies passes into half guard.
Supermies is keen to just control but Some is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simo Supermies dominated that round.
That's time! Some's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Some lands a nice looking body kick.
Some finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Some sizes up Supermies with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Supermies throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Some sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some is looking to counter punch.
Supermies blocks a head kick by Some.
Some throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Supermies counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Supermies is looking to clinch.
Some is looking for a counter combo.
Supermies tries to score with a low kick but Some moves his leg out of the way.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Some lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Supermies has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Supermies and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A low kick from Some misses
and Supermies counters with a nice body kick.
Supermies ducks under a wild hook from Some.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Supermies.
Supermies has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Supermies lands a big head kick that sends Some tumbling to the mat! Supermies takes a step backwards and waves Some back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Some is rocked!
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!
Some bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some half committed to a counter leg kick.
Oh Some is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Supermies moves away from the strike by Some.
Supermies takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Some is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Supermies.
Good exchange - Some coming out on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Some with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Some seems to have got his legs back now.
Some throws a body punch but Supermies moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Supermies! But no joy.
Supermies bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Supermies rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Some counters with a nice leg kick.
Supermies misses with a combination
and Some counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Supermies shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Some tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Supermies was well out of range. Poor timing from Some.
Simo Supermies seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Supermies misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Supermies throws a hook but Some avoids it easily.
Supermies misses with a hook. Some ducked under it nicely.
Supermies takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Supermies shoots in and drives through. Some sprawls well.
Supermies has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Some.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some throws a sloppy head kick and Supermies moves out of range easily.
Some lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Supermies takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Simo Supermies is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some lands a nice leg kick that just misses Supermies's sensitive parts.
Supermies on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Some. Some obviously looking to wear him down.
Some looks to land a body kick but Supermies moved away.
Some uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Supermies.
The crowd cheers as Supermies lands an impressive looking overhand right. Some doesn't seem phased though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Some.
Supermies misses with a head kick.
Supermies takes one to the side of the head.
Some stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Some scores with a shot to the body.
Some throws the kick towards the body but Supermies avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supermies on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

It looks like Simo Supermies has been cut.
Supermies looks for the body kick but Some saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Some misses.
Supermies takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Supermies misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Supermies tests Some's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the liver by Some. Beautiful body shot.
Supermies looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Some misses with an attempted mid kick.
Some misses with a body kick.
Supermies throws a jab but it's blocked by Some.
Some throwing a counter right hand but Supermies manages to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Some!
Some looks to throw a body kick

and Supermies counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Supermies working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supermies connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Some some visible discomfort.
Some is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The strikes coming from Supermies are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Supermies in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Supermies working the strikes but Some uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Supermies looks to land a strike but Some avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Simo Supermies has got the better of the ground game so far.

Some is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Supermies defends well.
Some is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trouble Some dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Simo Supermies's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Some smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Some tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Supermies was well out of range. Poor timing from Some.
Supermies with the counter takedown but Some avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Some. That's going to slow Supermies down.
Some connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Some comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Supermies moves out of range of the body kick.
Supermies with the counter takedown but Some avoids it easily.
Supermies lands a slapping body shot.

Some tries to keep at a distance but Supermies has taken the fight into the clinch.

Supermies's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Supermies throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Supermies lands with a slapping head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Supermies waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Some.
Some was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Supermies throws a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some scoring well with a low kick there.
Some showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Supermies.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Some.
Supermies is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Supermies fails with an attempt to clinch.
Supermies throws a looping overhand right but Some ducks down to avoid it.
Some swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Some tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Supermies tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Some manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A counter left hand to the body from Some misses its target.
Some scores with a crisp jab that stopped Supermies in his tracks.
An inside leg kick lands from Some.
Trouble Some seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Supermies swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Supermies takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Supermies throws a head kick that misses
and Some makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Some lands a slapping body shot.
Some scores with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Supermies.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Some.
Supermies tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Some tries a head kick but it misses.
Supermies throws a right and a left that both miss.
Supermies tries a head kick but it misses.
Supermies keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Some dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Supermies sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Supermies takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Some feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Supermies's calf.
Some throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Some lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Supermies has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Supermies and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Supermies raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Some takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Supermies's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Some cracks Supermies with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Supermies tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Supermies takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Supermies scores with a takedown into Some's guard.
Some trying to keep a closed guard but Supermies is proving a slippery customer.
Some 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 slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Some's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supermies lands some shots froms side control.
Supermies wants to lay and pray for a moment but Some keeps working.
Some is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Supermies tries to score with some ground and pound. Some controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Some on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Some struggling a bit here.
Supermies staying calm.
Supermies wants to lay and pray for a moment but Some keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trouble Some showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Some 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trouble Some!
Trouble Some very nearly forgot to thank Perkele! amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.