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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jean Claude Bombaata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jari Nieminen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jean Claude Bombaata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jari Nieminen!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Bombaata.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bombaata.
Bombaata is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nieminen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bombaata stands up and beckons Nieminen to his feet.
Nieminen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bombaata counters by clinching up.
Nieminen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bombaata jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nieminen walks away with a smile on his face. Bombaata gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bombaata has Nieminen up against the cage in a clinch.
Nieminen stalls.
Bombaata pulls guard effortlessly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieminen postures up in Bombaata's guard and throws a big left but Bombaata blocks it.
Bombaata keeping moving, preventing Nieminen from controlling successfully.
Nieminen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bombaata manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nieminen has Bombaata in his guard.
Nieminen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bombaata is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bombaata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nieminen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bombaata prevents Nieminen from getting back to his feet.
Nieminen trying to keep a closed guard but Bombaata is proving a slippery customer.
Bombaata wants to get up but he can't break Nieminen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombaata is looking to advance position but Nieminen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nieminen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nieminen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Bombaata slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nieminen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bombaata doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nieminen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bombaata is breathing heavily.
Bombaata trying to hold on to Nieminen's head to control him but Nieminen postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nieminen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bombaata defends it well.
Bombaata wants to control but Nieminen is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nieminen prevents Bombaata from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Claude Bombaata dominated that round.
That's time! Bombaata's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nieminen tries for a takedown but Bombaata sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bombaata shoots in but no luck this time.
Nieminen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bombaata throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nieminen's waist but Nieminen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bombaata off to one side.
Jean Claude Bombaata is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bombaata shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bombaata showed some decent athleticism there.
Nieminen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nieminen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bombaata!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieminen thowing shots but they're missing.
Nieminen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bombaata working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bombaata defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nieminen.
Bombaata on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bombaata tries to get out of the position.
Nieminen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bombaata knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nieminen on the ground.
Bombaata tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nieminen unloads with some shots from mount but Bombaata bucks and avoids them well.
Nieminen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieminen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nieminen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bombaata really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bombaata is squirming around, avoiding Nieminen's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nieminen landing strikes from the mount and Bombaata is in trouble!
Bombaata tries to hold on but Nieminen pushes him away.
Nieminen wants to control the pace but Bombaata is squirming around nicely.
Bombaata tries to reverse the position but Nieminen maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nieminen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Nieminen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Bombaata misses with a double jab.
Jean Claude Bombaata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bombaata tries to clinch there but Nieminen circles away.
Bombaata with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nieminen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nieminen wants to control but Bombaata is keeping him busy.
Nieminen throwing shots but Bombaata is blocking nicely.
Nieminen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nieminen gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Bombaata wants to clinch
and Nieminen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bombaata won't be happy with that.
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!
Nieminen trying to control the position but Bombaata is working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bombaata wants to control but Nieminen postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieminen trying to control the action but Bombaata is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Bombaata's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bombaata is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bombaata is working hard here to advance position.
Bombaata is letting Nieminen control him for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nieminen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bombaata works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombaata tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nieminen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bombaata's guard.
Bombaata is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Nieminen dives into side control.
Nieminen advances to mount.
Nieminen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bombaata tries to hold on but Nieminen pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bombaata tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bombaata has given up his back here.
Bombaata is really stuck here.
Bombaata covers up after that shot from Nieminen.
Nieminen biding his time, looking for the opening.
Nieminen is trying to stick to Bombaata's back but Bombaata is turning into Nieminen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nieminen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bombaata.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jari Nieminen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nieminen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jari Nieminen!
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hype
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