PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Claudius Calaeabius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juha Nimmaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juha Nimmaki is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Calaeabius
vs
Nimmaki

150 cm
25
145 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

170 cm
26
140 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Claudius Calaeabius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Nimmaki!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Calaeabius feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Calaeabius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Calaeabius has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Calaeabius working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Calaeabius throws a big elbow that misses.
Calaeabius might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Calaeabius is looking to work some ground and pound but Nimmaki has wrist control.
Calaeabius throws an elbow that misses. Nimmaki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Calaeabius's guard. Nice move by Nimmaki!

Calaeabius is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nimmaki tries to stand but Calaeabius is controlling from the bottom.
Calaeabius is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nimmaki is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calaeabius really is a fat lump.

Nimmaki stands up from Calaeabius's guard - Nimmaki perhaps looking for a knockout.
A head kick misses from Nimmaki.

Calaeabius drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Calaeabius with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Calaeabius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Calaeabius with a flurry of punches that miss.
Calaeabius throws a strike but Nimmaki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Nimmaki won't allow Calaeabius to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nimmaki would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Calaeabius is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nimmaki is controlling him.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Calaeabius instigates a clinch.

Calaeabius has hold of one of Nimmaki's legs. Nimmaki is fighting the takedown attempt but Calaeabius gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Calaeabius throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nimmaki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Calaeabius is controlling him.
Nimmaki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Calaeabius throws an elbow that misses. Nimmaki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Calaeabius's guard. Nice move by Nimmaki!

Calaeabius wants to stand but Nimmaki is controlling the position.
Nimmaki wants to stand and escape but instead Calaeabius has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Calaeabius missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Claudius Calaeabius dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Calaeabius shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Calaeabius looks to land a strike but Nimmaki avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Calaeabius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Claudius Calaeabius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nimmaki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Calaeabius.
Calaeabius throws a strike but Nimmaki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Nimmaki decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Calaeabius looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Calaeabius not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calaeabius working over Nimmaki with some ground and pound. Nimmaki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Calaeabius throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nimmaki to regain full guard.
Nimmaki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Calaeabius manages to get himself to full guard.

Calaeabius on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Calaeabius tries to get out of the position.
Calaeabius wants to get back to his feet but Nimmaki passes into half guard.
Nimmaki wants to stand but Calaeabius has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Calaeabius is trying to escape back to his feet but Nimmaki uses the scramble to pass into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calaeabius is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nimmaki is controlling him well.
Nimmaki tries to stand but Calaeabius is controlling his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calaeabius tries to escape but Nimmaki is in control.
Calaeabius bucks up and tries to throw Nimmaki off but instead Nimmaki has got his back!
Calaeabius is trying to get back to his feet but Nimmaki has full control of the position and if anything, Calaeabius has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nimmaki is trying to stand.
Calaeabius trying to get back to his feet but Nimmaki is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Juha Nimmaki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Calaeabius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Calaeabius feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Calaeabius throws an elbow that misses. Nimmaki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Calaeabius's guard. Nice move by Nimmaki!

Calaeabius wants to stand but Nimmaki is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Nimmaki stands up from Calaeabius's guard - Nimmaki perhaps looking for a knockout.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Calaeabius is trying to trip Nimmaki. He has hold of a leg but Nimmaki is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Calaeabius persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Calaeabius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Calaeabius throws an elbow that misses. Nimmaki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Calaeabius's guard. Nice move by Nimmaki!

Nimmaki stops Calaeabius from standing up.
Nimmaki wanted to stand there but Calaeabius had control of the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Calaeabius wants to get back to his feet but Nimmaki passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nimmaki tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Calaeabius.
Calaeabius is trying to stand back up but Nimmaki is controlling him
Nimmaki wants to stand up but Calaeabius manages to regain full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nimmaki prevents Calaeabius from getting back to his feet.
Calaeabius trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Calaeabius gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Calaeabius is trying to trip Nimmaki. He has hold of a leg but Nimmaki is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Calaeabius persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Calaeabius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Calaeabius is in close to Nimmaki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Calaeabius throws a strike but Nimmaki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Calaeabius wants to stand and escape but Nimmaki is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nimmaki is looking to stand up but Calaeabius won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Calaeabius wants to stand up but Nimmaki is controlling him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Claudius Calaeabius showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Calaeabius has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claudius Calaeabius!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Claudius Calaeabius waved his t-shirt featuring Farm of Muscle's logo in front of the cameras.