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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sum Yung Gai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simo Supermies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Supermies has chosen D12 - Fight Music 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.
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200 lbs
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196 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
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Lethal high kicks
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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
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sum Yung Gai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
44 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simo Supermies!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Supermies takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gai thows a leg kick but Supermies checks it
and Supermies counters with a body kick.
Gai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Holding Cell in the buildup to the fight.
Supermies jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Supermies decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gai looking for submissions off his back.
Gai tries to roll over but Supermies keeps him under control.
Gai moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gai trying to strike off his back.
Supermies working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Supermies trying to control but Gai is working from the bottom.
Supermies loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supermies wants to pass the guard but Gai is keeping the position.
Gai throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Gai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Supermies pushes down on Gai's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Supermies waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gai.
Gai is looking to land body kicks.
Gai lands a body shot.
Sum Yung Gai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Supermies throws a body shot but no joy.
Supermies misses with a body shot.
Gai throws a head kick that misses.
Gai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Supermies appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Supermies moves away from the strike by Gai.
Gai slips under a jab from Supermies.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gai looks to land a left hand but Supermies moved out of range nicely.
Gai is looking to clinch but Supermies is avoiding it.
Supermies misses with a straight right.
Gai throws a shot from downtown. Supermies moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Supermies on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Supermies pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gai back to the cage. Supermies follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Supermies misses with a straight left.
Gai connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gai throws a head kick that misses.
Gai throws a solid leg kick but Supermies takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gai.
Supermies tries to counter with a clinch but Gai shakes him off and moves away.
Gai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Supermies is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Supermies throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gai misses with a head kick.
Supermies gets caught napping as Gai dives in and scores a takedown. Supermies manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gai throws an elbow that misses. Supermies uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gai's guard. Nice move by Supermies!
Gai controls Supermies momentarily but Supermies frees himself.
Supermies working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Supermies defends it easily.
Gai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Supermies manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Supermies wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gai throws a big elbow that misses.
We've been informed that Supermies has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gai wants to get up but he can't break Supermies's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gai trying to control the position from guard on top but Supermies is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Supermies is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gai gets full guard.
Gai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Supermies defends well.
Gai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Supermies is working Gai over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sum Yung Gai will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Some wild striking there from Gai.
Gai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Supermies. That did some damage!
Supermies bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A jab from Supermies finds it's way through Gai's defenses.
Supermies tries for a takedown but Gai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Supermies throws an overhand right that lands on Gai's shoulder, as Gai tries to avoid the shot.
Supermies throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gai scores with a head kick.
It looks like Simo Supermies has been cut.
Gai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Supermies.
Gai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Supermies swats away the attempt to clinch by Gai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gai throws a nice looking combination but Supermies bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Supermies moves into the clinch successfully.
Supermies tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Supermies tries for a takedown but Gai manages to get underhooks.
Supermies tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sum Yung Gai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Supermies.
Gai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gai misses with a body punch.
Gai lands with a right to the head.
Supermies prevents a body shot from Gai.
Gai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Gai.
Supermies blocks an elbow strike.
Gai pressing his opponent against the cage.
Supermies misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Supermies.
Supermies tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Gai.
Supermies's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gai misses with a head kick.
Supermies swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Supermies looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Supermies's sensitive parts.
Supermies closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Supermies dodges an elbow strike from Gai.
Gai throws a punch but it's blocked by Supermies.
Supermies is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gai gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Supermies is trying to trip Gai. He has hold of a leg but Gai is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Supermies persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Gai pushes Supermies off and scrambles back to his feet.
Sum Yung Gai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gai misses with a body shot.
Gai lands a head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Supermies waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gai.
Gai throws a sloppy head kick and Supermies moves out of range easily.
Supermies misses with a two punch combination.
Sum Yung Gai is winning the standup battle so far.
Supermies misses with a head kick.
Gai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Supermies keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Supermies connects with a crisp jab.
Gai is looking to wear down Supermies with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gai moves out of range as Supermies strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - Gai finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gai throws a head kick but Supermies moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Gai as Supermies shoots in.
Supermies throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gai closes the distance and pushes Supermies back into the cage.
Gai has Supermies pressed against the cage, preventing Supermies from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supermies escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gai moves out of range as Supermies throws a body kick.
Gai misses with a head kick.
Gai misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gai has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Supermies.
Gai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gai misses with a lunging right hand
and Supermies counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gai won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee asks Supermies politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Supermies prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gai is looking for a sweep.
Supermies landing strikes.
Supermies creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gai tries to buck Supermies off but Supermies is having none of it.
Supermies lands a few punches from side control.
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 Sum Yung Gai will probably get the nod.
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!
Supermies throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Gai.
Gai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Supermies looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Supermies clinches up with Gai and pushes him back against the cage.
Supermies doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Supermies has Gai pressed against the cage.
Gai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Supermies blocks it with crossed arms.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supermies prevents the takedown attempt.
Supermies managing to block the knees to the body from Gai.
Supermies is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gai is defending well.
Supermies tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Supermies using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Supermies on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gai lands a knee to the head.
Supermies takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gai.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gai.
Supermies has Gai pushed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Supermies.
Gai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gai.
Gai can't find room to land a body shot as Supermies controls the action.
Gai is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Supermies digs a good hook to Gai's body.
Supermies avoids the head kick by Gai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supermies misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Supermies lands a head shot.
Supermies throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Supermies steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gai. That one must have hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Supermies throws a sloppy head kick and Gai moves out of range easily.
Gai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That has opened up Simo Supermies's cut even more.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gai.
Supermies misses with a hook from the clinch.
Supermies misses with some punches.
Supermies wants to stall.
Gai lands with a short shot to the head.
Gai working Supermies over with knees to the body.
Supermies takes a shot to the head.
Gai tries a body shot but Supermies blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supermies looking to slow down the pace here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gai.
Gai can't find room to land a body shot as Supermies controls the action.
Gai lands a good knee to the midsection. Supermies won't want to take too many of those.
Gai lands with a light punch inside.
Supermies blocks an elbow strike from Gai.
Gai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gai is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Supermies's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Gai is trying to stall.
Supermies takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gai.
Supermies tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gai's elbow.
Gai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Supermies can do to turn this around?
Supermies lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gai cracks Supermies with a nice body shot.
Gai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gai lands a left hand.
The cut above Simo Supermies's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gai controlling the action here for a moment.
Gai manages to break the clinch.
Supermies dodges the punch combination from Gai.
Supermies feints the counter takedown.
Gai misses with a wild body shot.
Supermies throws a head kick but Gai moves out of range.
Gai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Supermies shoots in for a takedown but Gai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Supermies tries to keep at a distance but Gai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Simo Supermies has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sum Yung Gai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Supermies tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sum Yung Gai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gai, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sum Yung Gai!
Sum Yung Gai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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