PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simo Supermies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arvi Rausku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Supermies might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to D12 - Fight Music. Rausku comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Notkea Rotta - Taas Lähtee Taju kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Supermies
vs
Rausku

180 cm
40
196 lbs
38 - 26 - 0

182 cm
41
190 lbs
26 - 44 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 38 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simo Supermies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 44 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Arvi Rausku!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Supermies lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rausku takes a step back to recover.
Supermies slaps away a takedown attempt from Rausku, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Supermies swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rausku.
Supermies throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Supermies fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rausku lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Supermies.
Rausku dodges the punch combination from Supermies.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rausku or perhaps it was just good defense by Supermies, which made it look bad.
Rausku misses with a series of wild punches.
Supermies scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Supermies tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rausku swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rausku or perhaps it was just good defense by Supermies, which made it look bad.
Simo Supermies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arvi Rausku.
Supermies throws a head kick that misses.
Rausku fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rausku misses with a takedown attempt
and Supermies counters with a nice body kick.
Supermies throws a head kick that misses.

Rausku shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Supermies napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Rausku swings around for an armbar but Supermies sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rausku's guard.
Rausku keeping moving, preventing Supermies from controlling successfully.
Supermies throws a big elbow that misses.
Supermies postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Supermies throwing strikes from guard but Rausku blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supermies looking to sit in guard and control but Rausku gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Supermies looking to control.
Supermies wants to get back to his feet but Rausku is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rausku works over Supermies with some ground and pound from guard.
Rausku stays in close to Supermies's body and controls the position.
Supermies is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Supermies is really struggling to control Rausku but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rausku looking to sit in guard and control but Supermies gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Supermies in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Supermies throws a strike but Rausku rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Rausku trying to control but Supermies is working from the bottom.
Supermies wants to stand and escape but Rausku is having none of it.
Supermies keeping full guard, as Rausku tries to pass.
Supermies avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Supermies has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rausku off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rausku fails to land the takedown.
Supermies lands a high kick!
Rausku fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rausku sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Supermies throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arvi Rausku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rausku misses with a jab, cross combination.
Supermies definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rausku shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Supermies but Supermies pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Supermies lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rausku's sensitive parts.
Rausku misses with a takedown attempt
and Supermies counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Supermies displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rausku.
Rausku looks winded!
Supermies lands a head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simo Supermies dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Rausku throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Supermies.
Rausku gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Supermies counters with a crisp one two that drops Rausku! Supermies thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rausku to his feet! Rausku is in big trouble!
Rausku's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rausku duly obliges.
A combination from Supermies does no damage.
Rausku fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Rausku gets caught flat footed, as Supermies shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Supermies throws a big right hand that misses.
Supermies postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Supermies sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Supermies postures up in Rausku's guard and throws a big left but Rausku blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Supermies working some strikes from top position.

Supermies gets to his feet - Rausku follows without any prompting.
Supermies will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rausku throws a low kick, looking for Supermies's leg but Supermies calmly moves out of range.

Supermies rushes Rausku and presses him up against the cage.
Supermies misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Supermies throws a head punch that misses.
Rausku stops a takedown attempt from Supermies.
Supermies goes for a takedown attempt but Rausku pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Supermies throws a series of strikes that have Rausku backpedaling.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rausku stopping the sweep attempt from Supermies.
Rausku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Supermies is keeping the position for now.
Supermies seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rausku trying to control but Supermies is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rausku in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rausku sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rausku tries to free his leg and advance position but Supermies is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supermies wants to stand and escape but Rausku is having none of it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rausku.
Rausku throws out a loose jab but Supermies uses good head movement to avoid it.

Supermies drives through with a takedown into Rausku's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rausku not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Supermies stands and throws Rausku's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Supermies wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rausku keeps working.
Supermies connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rausku some visible discomfort.
Supermies is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rausku can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supermies wants to control but Rausku is keeping him busy.
Simo Supermies overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rausku is looking for a sweep.
Supermies sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rausku is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Rausku wants to get back to his feet but Supermies drags him back down.
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.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Supermies throws a body kick that misses
and Rausku counters with a nice uppercut.

Supermies moves into the clinch.
Rausku stops a takedown attempt from Supermies.
Supermies is looking for a takedown.
Supermies is leaning against Rausku and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rausku blocks a body shot from Supermies.
Supermies struggles to land a body shot inside as Rausku controls his hands.
Supermies has a couple of punches blocked by Rausku.

Supermies has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rausku clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Supermies looking for the choke from the back.
Rausku covering up well and avoiding damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Supermies is punishing Rausku with strikes - can he finish him?!
Supermies misses with punches from the back.
Supermies throws strikes from the back but Rausku rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Rausku.
Supermies has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Supermies working some strikes from top position.
Rausku 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.
Rausku is trying to control the position but Supermies postures up.
Arvi Rausku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rausku preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Supermies is looking to work some ground and pound but Rausku has wrist control.
Rausku preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Supermies is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Supermies trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Supermies loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rausku can't keep his opponent in guard - Supermies advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Supermies looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Supermies looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rausku is looking for a sweep. Supermies is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Supermies has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Simo Supermies has been cut.
Supermies tests Rausku's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Rausku scores with a four punch combination!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rausku throws a series of punches but Supermies avoids them all with ease.
Supermies swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Supermies misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Rausku on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

Supermies closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Rausku is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Supermies pulls his head out easily.
Rausku takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rausku is refusing to be controlled, as Supermies sits in half guard.
Supermies thows a huge punch but Rausku dodges it nicely.
Supermies thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rausku's head.
Supermies works his way into full mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Simo Supermies showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Supermies has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simo Supermies!
A relieved looking Simo Supermies thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.