PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Timo Takka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simo Supermies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takka 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kavinsky - Nightcall. Supermies has chosen D12 - Fight Music as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Takka
vs
Supermies

195 cm
32
194 lbs
17 - 13 - 1

180 cm
35
196 lbs
32 - 22 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

TWGC Champion
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 17 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Timo Takka !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Simo Supermies!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Supermies closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A low kick from Takka is predictable there

and Supermies counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Supermies.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Takka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Supermies defends well.
Takka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Supermies is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takka trying to keep a closed guard but Supermies is proving a slippery customer.
Takka has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Supermies postures up.
Takka wants to sweep here but Supermies controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Supermies works over Takka with some ground and pound from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Supermies lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Supermies lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Supermies postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Supermies wants to control from the top but Takka keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Supermies accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Supermies throwing strikes but missing.
Supermies throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Takka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Supermies wants to control from the top but Takka keeps moving.
Takka working a defensive guard here.

Takka 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.
Supermies makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Supermies is looking to work some ground and pound but Takka has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Takka has his foot on Supermies's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Supermies works his way back into a safe position though.
Takka is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Supermies working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Supermies wants to control from the top but Takka keeps moving.
Takka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Supermies stands up over Takka , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Supermies throwing strikes but missing.
Supermies postures up and lands a big shot to Takka 's brow.
Supermies wants to control from the top but Takka keeps moving.
Supermies advances position into side control!
Supermies lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supermies working the ground and pound.
Takka on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Supermies working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Supermies tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Supermies trying to control the action but Takka is working from the bottom.
Takka tries to buck Supermies off but Supermies is having none of it.
Supermies working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Supermies scores with punches from side control.
Supermies misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Supermies is putting a hurting on Takka here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takka is trying to get back to half guard.
Supermies landing a few strikes.
The ground and pound from Supermies seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Takka is trying to get back to half guard.
Supermies cracks Takka with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Supermies working the ground and pound.
Takka is looking for a sweep.

Supermies working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Takka is looking to regain half guard here but Supermies keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Supermies grinds an elbow into Takka 's temple.
Supermies landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simo Supermies dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Supermies digs a good body shot into Takka 's ribs.
Takka tries to close the distance and clinch but Supermies swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Supermies connects with a body shot.
Takka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Supermies on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Takka has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Supermies.
Supermies misses with a head kick.
Takka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Supermies keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takka .
Takka ducks under a wild hook from Supermies.
Supermies stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takka .
Timo Takka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Supermies takes a jab right on the kisser.
Takka jabs Supermies right on the nose. Supermies blinks but takes it well.
Takka misses with the combination.
Supermies throws a jab but it's blocked by Takka .
Supermies chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takka can pounce on him.
Takka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Supermies.
Takka throws a leg kick that is checked

and Supermies counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Takka 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Supermies scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Takka to see if he's OK.
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!
Takka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Simo Supermies has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supermies is working Takka over with some ground and pound from side control.
Takka sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Takka 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 trying to control but not successfully.
Supermies manages to reverse the position and now he's in Takka 's guard. Nice work there by Supermies.

Supermies got a little sloppy there for a moment and Takka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Supermies has managed to get both his arms back between Takka 's legs - danger averted.
Supermies connects with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supermies cracks Takka with a solid left hand.
Supermies is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Takka wants to sweep but no luck.
Supermies throwing strikes but missing.
Takka looking for a sweep. Not yet Takka , not yet.
Takka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Supermies trying to control the position from guard on top but Takka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Supermies throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Takka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Takka is trying to control the position but Supermies postures up.
Supermies in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Supermies wants to control from the top but Takka keeps moving.
Takka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Takka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Supermies's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supermies manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takka manages to get himself to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Supermies trying to control but Takka is working from the bottom.
Takka wants to improve his position but instead Supermies has moved into half guard.
Supermies throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Takka to regain full guard.
Supermies is working Takka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Supermies has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Supermies tries to free his leg and advance position but Takka is retaining full guard.
Supermies postures up and lands a big shot to Takka 's brow.
Takka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Supermies.

Supermies thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Supermies throws a big right hand that misses.
Takka 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 scoring with some ground and pound.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Takka misses the jab.
Supermies throws a sloppy body shot
and Takka counters with an outside leg kick.
Takka avoids the body shot from Supermies.
Supermies takes a swing at Takka 's ribcage but misses.
Jab from Supermies.
A low kick from Takka misses

and Supermies counters with a nice double leg into side control. Takka won't be happy with that.
Takka is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Supermies's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Takka is trying to stand back up but Supermies is controlling him
Supermies not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Takka actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takka tries to roll over but Supermies keeps him under control.

Takka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Supermies passes the guard and advances to mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Supermies with good strikes from the mount here!
Supermies lands a heavy elbow.
Supermies lands a big shot there that rocks Takka but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Takka is in all sorts of trouble here.
Supermies landing shots from mount.
Supermies landing strikes from the mount and Takka is in trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takka is working to get back to half guard.
Supermies punishing his opponent with strikes.
Supermies working Takka over with strikes here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takka wants to control but Supermies is having none of it.
Supermies lands a big shot to the head and Takka winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Simo Supermies!
Simo Supermies seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.