PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simo Supermies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eirik Rivfader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Supermies comes to the cage accompanied by D12 - Fight Music. Eirik Rivfader is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Supermies
vs
Rivfader

180 cm
47
196 lbs
48 - 35 - 0

150 cm
41
245 lbs
21 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 48 - 35 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simo Supermies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eirik Rivfader!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Supermies.
Rivfader ducks under a wild hook from Supermies.
Rivfader closes the distance looking to clinch
and Supermies counters with a nice uppercut.
Rivfader walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Rivfader looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Supermies kicks off Rivfader and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Supermies lands a head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rivfader. Supermies does a little dance to reset his feet.

Rivfader gets the takedown into side control.
Supermies looks to move to half guard but instead Rivfader has passed into mount! Damn!
Supermies is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Supermies wants to control but Rivfader is having none of it.
Supermies gets back to half guard.
Rivfader wants to pass to mount but Supermies is defending the position.
Supermies is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rivfader's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rivfader's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivfader is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Supermies controlling well, preventing Rivfader from escaping the position.
Supermies scores with strikes from the back.

Supermies is looking for the choke from the back position but Rivfader is controlling his hands well.
Supermies doesn't have the hooks in and Rivfader manages to turn into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivfader stays in close to Supermies's body and controls the position.
Rivfader wants to pass the guard but Supermies is keeping the position.
Supermies looking for a sweep. Not yet Supermies, not yet.
Rivfader wants to stand but Supermies is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rivfader trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Supermies looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Supermies is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivfader seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rivfader trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Supermies lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Rivfader is trying to control the position but Supermies postures up.
Rivfader is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Supermies in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivfader keeping full guard, as Supermies tries to pass.

Rivfader throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rivfader keeping full guard, as Supermies tries to pass.
Supermies passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Supermies fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Supermies misses with the ground and pound.
Rivfader is looking to reverse the position.
Supermies working away.
Rivfader is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Supermies's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simo Supermies dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Supermies lands a leg kick that knocks Rivfader off balance momentarily.
Rivfader jabs at Supermies's body.
Rivfader shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Supermies as he avoids it easily.
Rivfader avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Supermies backs off Rivfader throws a huge counter combo but Supermies manages to avoid it all.
Rivfader shoots for a takedown but Supermies saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rivfader on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rivfader shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Supermies pinned against the cage. Supermies gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Simo Supermies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eirik Rivfader.

Rivfader shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rivfader was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Supermies is not content to let Rivfader control the position.
Rivfader scoring with punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivfader tries to move to mount but Supermies blocks the move with his legs.

Rivfader decides to stand back up. Rivfader steps back and let's Supermies get back to his feet.
Supermies throws a body shot but no joy.
Rivfader shoots and misses
and Supermies counters with a series of strikes. Rivfader will be more careful next time no doubt.
Supermies is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Supermies throws a body punch but Rivfader moves out of range.
Rivfader fails with a takedown attempt.
Rivfader walks into a jab.
Rivfader walks into a jab.
Rivfader checks a low kick from Supermies.
Simo Supermies is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rivfader looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rivfader closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rivfader lands in his opponent's guard.
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 is trying to keep Rivfader in close.
Supermies will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Supermies can't keep his opponent in guard - Rivfader advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Supermies trying to control from the bottom.
Supermies wants to improve his position but Rivfader is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Supermies looking for submissions off his back.
Rivfader looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivfader working Supermies over with strikes.
Rivfader wants to free his trapped foot but Supermies is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rivfader is thwarting Supermies's attempts to control the position.
Supermies tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Rivfader has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Supermies regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Supermies is trying to stand back up but Rivfader is controlling him
Rivfader controlling the action here.
Rivfader prevents Supermies from improving his position.
Rivfader wants to get back to his feet.
Rivfader missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Supermies tries to get to full guard but Rivfader has control of the leg.
Supermies tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Rivfader has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Simo Supermies will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Supermies throws a jab when Rivfader was well out of range.
Supermies is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

Supermies closes the distance and clinches.
Supermies crunches a lovely knee into Rivfader's ribcage.
Rivfader changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Supermies fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rivfader looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Supermies is fending him off so far but Rivfader persists. Nope, Supermies circles away and we're back to standing.
Supermies throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Simo Supermies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivfader fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Supermies avoids it really well and circles away.
Supermies was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Simo Supermies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eirik Rivfader.
Rivfader tries to clinch up.
Rivfader avoids the body shot from Supermies.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supermies scores with a jab to the jaw.
Supermies scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Rivfader throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Supermies tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rivfader is in Supermies's guard.
Rivfader takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Supermies looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Supermies trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Supermies has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rivfader can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rivfader looking to pass the guard.
Rivfader trying to control the position from guard on top but Supermies is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Supermies is looking to sweep but instead, Rivfader has passed into half guard.
Supermies is looking for a sweep. Rivfader is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rivfader performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Supermies is pressing down on Rivfader's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Supermies looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rivfader trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rivfader trying to control but Supermies is working from the bottom.
Rivfader lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rivfader stays in close to Supermies's body and controls the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivfader stopping the sweep attempt from Supermies.
Rivfader content to stall in guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Supermies throws a nice inside leg kick.
Supermies throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rivfader misses with a two punch combination.
Supermies lands a jab to the nose.
Supermies tests Rivfader's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Some wild striking there from Rivfader.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supermies listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rivfader misses with an uppercut.
Simo Supermies is winning the standup battle so far.
Supermies leaves Rivfader with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rivfader gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Supermies.
Rivfader tries to score a power double leg takedown but Supermies sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rivfader somewhat.
Supermies jabs Rivfader right on the nose. Rivfader blinks but takes it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No joy there for Supermies, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eirik Rivfader has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Supermies is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rivfader can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Supermies jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Simo Supermies!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Simo Supermies!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Simo Supermies!

Simo Supermies wins by unanimous decision!
Simo Supermies seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.