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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Juha Nimmaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gently Relaxing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
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145 lbs
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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Nimmaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gently Relaxing!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnem�ki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nimmaki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Relaxing on his heels. He'll look to pass Relaxing's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Relaxing is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Relaxing looking for a sweep. Not yet Relaxing, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nimmaki stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Relaxing fails with the takedown
and Nimmaki counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Relaxing!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Relaxing can't do much from the bottom here.
Relaxing seems a little lost for a moment, as Nimmaki dominates the positioning.
Relaxing is looking to regain half guard here but Nimmaki keeps moving and retains side control.
Relaxing wants to control but Nimmaki postures up.
Nimmaki decides to stand up, so the ref orders Relaxing to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Relaxing swats away the attempt to clinch by Nimmaki.
Nimmaki misses the shot to the body.
Nimmaki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nimmaki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Relaxing's half guard.
Nimmaki winds up and cracks Relaxing with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nimmaki is controlling the pace.
Relaxing won't allow Nimmaki to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Relaxing wants to improve his position but Nimmaki is controlling well.
Nimmaki passes the guard and advances to mount!
Relaxing working to try and regain half guard.
Nimmaki punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Relaxing tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Relaxing wants to control but Nimmaki is having none of it.
Relaxing really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nimmaki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Relaxing tries to improve his position but instead Nimmaki has taken his back!
Good control from Nimmaki.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nimmaki is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Relaxing has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Relaxing can't escape the position.
Relaxing trying to control but not successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nimmaki tightening his grip on Relaxing, looking for the choke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Relaxing tries to roll but Nimmaki sticks to his back.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Nimmaki dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nimmaki moves in looking to clinch but Relaxing pushes him off.
Relaxing misses with the combination.
Relaxing wants to clinch.
Nimmaki shoots in and gets a takedown into Relaxing's guard.
Nimmaki 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.
Relaxing not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nimmaki stands and steps away. Relaxing gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Relaxing doesn't manage to clinch there - Nimmaki circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Relaxing shoots in for a takedown but Nimmaki shows good takedown defense.
A bone on bone clash there as Relaxing blocks the leg kick.
Relaxing tries for a takedown but Nimmaki circles away easily
and Nimmaki counters with a single leg into guard. Relaxing didn't expect that.
Relaxing keeping full guard, as Nimmaki tries to pass.
Juha Nimmaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Relaxing controls Nimmaki momentarily but Nimmaki frees himself.
Nimmaki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Juha Nimmaki.
Relaxing throws a nice looking combination but Nimmaki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Relaxing keeps the fight on the outside.
Relaxing tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nimmaki swivels and escapes.
Juha Nimmaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gently Relaxing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nimmaki closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nimmaki is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Relaxing throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nimmaki takes a little break here. Relaxing wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Relaxing is looking for a sweep.
Nimmaki landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Relaxing is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Relaxing seems a little lost for a moment, as Nimmaki dominates the positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Relaxing tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nimmaki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nimmaki landing a few strikes.
Relaxing is looking for a sweep.
Relaxing taking a bit of punishment here - Nimmaki scoring with strikes.
Nimmaki scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Relaxing to see if he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nimmaki controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nimmaki decides to stand back up.
Relaxing wants to clinch up but Nimmaki keeps it at a distance.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Nimmaki dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nimmaki misses with a two punch combination.
Nimmaki throws an overhand right that lands on Relaxing's shoulder, as Relaxing tries to avoid the shot.
Nimmaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Relaxing swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Relaxing pushes Nimmaki up against the cage in a clinch.
Relaxing managing to block the knees to the body from Nimmaki.
Relaxing tries a body shot but Nimmaki blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nimmaki is trying to pull guard but Relaxing turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Relaxing stops a takedown attempt from Nimmaki.
Relaxing tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nimmaki just stands there and leans against the cage.
Relaxing tries for a takedown. No joy.
A frustrated look appears on Relaxing's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nimmaki gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Relaxing.
Juha Nimmaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gently Relaxing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nimmaki is trying to pull guard but Relaxing has him pressed against the cage.
Relaxing is trying to force a seperation but Nimmaki has the dominant position.
Relaxing tries to score a body lock takedown but Nimmaki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nimmaki prevents a takedown attempt there.
Relaxing tries to break free but Nimmaki pushes him back against the cage.
Relaxing tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nimmaki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Relaxing wants to take the fight to the mat but Nimmaki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Relaxing jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nimmaki walks away with a smile on his face. Relaxing gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nimmaki.
Relaxing is letting Nimmaki control him for a moment.
Nimmaki decides to stand back up. Nimmaki steps back and let's Relaxing get back to his feet.
Nimmaki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nimmaki wants it to stay on the feet.
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!
Relaxing tries to sprawl but Nimmaki drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Relaxing takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Relaxing wants to control but Nimmaki passes into side.
Nimmaki landing a few strikes.
Nimmaki takes a little break here. Relaxing wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nimmaki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nimmaki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Relaxing is trying to work for a sweep but Nimmaki has mounted him!
Nimmaki is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Nimmaki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nimmaki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nimmaki blocks a leg kick.
Nimmaki tries to land a leg kick but Relaxing saw it coming and moves away.
Relaxing shoots for a double leg takedown but Nimmaki sprawls well. He's pushed Relaxing's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nimmaki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Relaxing's guard.
Relaxing working a defensive guard but Nimmaki manages to pass into side control anyway.
Relaxing throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Nimmaki happy to just control the position for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nimmaki scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juha Nimmaki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nimmaki, 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 Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juha Nimmaki!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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