PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simo Supermies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jay Z - Empire State Of Mind. Supermies has chosen Resgate - Rock da Vovó as his entrance music. Simo Supermies acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Scott
vs
Supermies

188 cm
25
193 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

180 cm
22
203 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

WIN Nutritional
WIN Nutritional

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simo Supermies!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Supermies blocks a head kick by Scott.
Supermies shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Scott pinned against the cage. Scott gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Scott lands with a straight right. Supermies didn't see that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Scott misses the target.
Scott misses with a wild combination.

Supermies fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Scott sprawls well initially but Supermies persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Scott tries to roll over but Supermies keeps him under control.
Supermies slows the pace down in half guard.
Scott desperately trying to maintain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Supermies is working for a submission of some sort.

Supermies is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Scott is trying to stand back up but Supermies is controlling him
Supermies content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Supermies working over Scott with some ground and pound. Scott looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Scott moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Scott is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Supermies thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Supermies won't allow Scott to sweep him here.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Supermies from controlling successfully.
Scott is trying to control the position but Supermies postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supermies trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Supermies shoots for a takedown but Scott saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Scott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Supermies.
Scott throws a body kick that misses.

Supermies drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Supermies wants to control but Scott is keeping him busy.

Supermies tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Supermies has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Supermies looks gassed!
Scott is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott regains half guard, as Supermies was trying to land strikes.
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 Scott's temple.
Supermies throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Scott is trying to maintain the position but Supermies is very close to passing his half guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Scott throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Supermies.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott tries a head kick but it misses.
Scott throws a sloppy head kick and Supermies moves out of range easily.

Supermies shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Scott is trying to defend but Supermies finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Supermies ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scott moves away.
Scott slaps away a takedown attempt from Supermies, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Scott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Supermies tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Scott swivels and escapes.
Scott tries a head kick but it misses.
Scott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Supermies.
Supermies shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Scott defends it nicely.
Michael Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Supermies.
A slow jab from Supermies misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supermies looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Supermies thows a body shot but no joy.
Scott looks to score with a jab to the body but Supermies is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Supermies misses with a body shot
letting Scott counter with a right hand.
Supermies tries to score a power double leg takedown but Scott sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Supermies somewhat.
Supermies is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown by Supermies or perhaps it was just good defense by Scott which made him look bad.
A head kick misses from Scott.
Scott misses with a body shot.

Supermies decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Scott is looking to control Supermies's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Scott avoid being mounted?
Scott looks like he's trying to stand up.

Supermies is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supermies trying to control the action but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Supermies is working away from the top position though.
Scott is pressing down on Supermies's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Supermies got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scott has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Supermies has managed to get both his arms back between Scott's legs - danger averted.
Supermies in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Scott throws an overhand right that lands on Supermies's shoulder, as Supermies tries to avoid the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supermies scores with a jab to the body.
Scott needs to keep his hands up - Supermies had a free shot at his head there.
Supermies looks to score with a jab to the body but Scott is just out of range.
Scott throws a jab when Supermies was well out of range.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Supermies.
Scott is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Scott is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Supermies lands strikes from half guard.
Scott wants to control but Supermies is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Supermies lands strikes from half guard.
Supermies stops Scott from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supermies working over Scott with some ground and pound. Scott looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Supermies scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Scott is trying is best to control the position here.
Supermies trying to control the pace.

Supermies is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Scott has managed to free his arm - good work.
Scott regains full guard. Nicely done.
Scott looking to hit a scissor sweep but Supermies is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simo Supermies showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Scott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Scott tries to bum rush Supermies with a series of wild strikes but Supermies uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Supermies takes a jab right on the kisser.

Supermies shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Scott is trying to defend but Supermies finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Scott trying to hold on to Supermies's head to control him but Supermies postures up.
Supermies is controlling the pace.
Scott trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Scott has one foot on Supermies's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Supermies fails with a takedown attempt.
Supermies takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Scott misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Scott throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch lands to the side of Scott 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Scott takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Supermies misses the shot to the body.
Supermies takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Supermies displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scott throws out the jab.
Scott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Supermies shoots in for a double leg but Scott sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A big left from Scott misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supermies misses with a body shot
and Scott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scott throws a shot from downtown. Supermies moves away and avoids it.
Scott throws a head kick that misses.
Horrible takedown by Supermies or perhaps it was just good defense by Scott which made him look bad.
Michael Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Supermies.
Scott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Supermies.

Supermies is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Scott's half guard.
Scott wants to control but Supermies is keeping busy.
Scott tries to get to full guard but Supermies has control of the leg.
Scott is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Supermies's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Supermies's back!

Supermies showing good submission defense here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott trying to control.

Scott looking to break Supermies's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Supermies remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Scott will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Supermies manages to reverse the position and now he's in Scott's guard. Nice work there by Supermies.
Supermies trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Supermies is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Supermies postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Simo Supermies is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Supermies is stalling in the full guard.
Scott is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Michael Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Supermies has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Scott is working away from the top position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Simo Supermies.
I've got Supermies winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:30

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