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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Baez (ranked 3763 p4p, 3265 weight class) and Jere Luokkamaki (ranked 341 p4p, 315 weight class). Jere Luokkamaki is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miguel Baez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jere Luokkamaki!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Luokkamaki's head backwards.
Luokkamaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Baez misses with a hook.
Luokkamaki throws a hook but Baez avoids it easily.
Luokkamaki lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Luokkamaki.
Baez misses with a looping left.
Baez throws a push kick but Luokkamaki slaps the foot to one side.
Luokkamaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Baez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Luokkamaki throws a hook but Baez blocks it.
Luokkamaki gets a clinch.
Luokkamaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baez backwards.
Baez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luokkamaki throws a head punch that misses.
Luokkamaki misses with a body punch.
Luokkamaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baez tries to stall but Luokkamaki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luokkamaki tries to work over Baez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luokkamaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luokkamaki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baez or not.
A head punch on the inside from Luokkamaki fails to land.
Luokkamaki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Luokkamaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luokkamaki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baez.
Luokkamaki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baez wants to stall.
Still in the clinch, Luokkamaki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Luokkamaki misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Luokkamaki.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baez backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baez is trying to maintain a safe position but Luokkamaki gets an underhook and turns Baez into the cage.
Luokkamaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Baez pushes Luokkamaki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luokkamaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luokkamaki keeps control of Baez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Baez.
Nice body punch from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luokkamaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Baez slows down the pace here.
Baez prevents a body shot from Luokkamaki.
Baez wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luokkamaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baez letting Luokkamaki take a breather here.
Baez misses with a body punch.
Luokkamaki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Luokkamaki blocking some punches.
Baez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Baez works on Luokkamaki's body with a couple of short punches.
Luokkamaki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baez or not.
Luokkamaki blocking some punches.
Luokkamaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baez.
Baez blocks an uppercut.
Luokkamaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baez's elbow.
Luokkamaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baez slows down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Luokkamaki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Luokkamaki lands a right hand.
Baez blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luokkamaki.
Baez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luokkamaki throws a head punch that misses.
Baez misses with some punches.
Baez blocking some punches.
Luokkamaki lands with a right to the head.
Luokkamaki pushes Baez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Luokkamaki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Baez.
Baez is stalling here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jere Luokkamaki dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Luokkamaki cracks Baez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Luokkamaki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Baez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Luokkamaki working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki misses with a punch to the body.
Luokkamaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luokkamaki pushes Baez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luokkamaki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jere Luokkamaki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Baez misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luokkamaki working aggressively here.
Luokkamaki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Luokkamaki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baez backwards.
Luokkamaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee calls for Baez to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luokkamaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baez tries to break free but Luokkamaki pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Luokkamaki.
Baez tries a body shot but Luokkamaki blocks it.
Luokkamaki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Luokkamaki is working Baez over against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Luokkamaki in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Luokkamaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luokkamaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luokkamaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luokkamaki digs a right hand into Baez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baez's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Luokkamaki.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Baez misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baez looking to slow down the pace here.
Luokkamaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Baez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luokkamaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Luokkamaki lands a hook that snaps the head of Baez backwards.
Luokkamaki misses with a body punch.
Baez taking a breather.
Luokkamaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baez backwards.
Baez throws a head punch that misses.
Luokkamaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baez backwards.
Nice body punch from Luokkamaki - that landed with a thud.
Luokkamaki scores with a nice hook 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!
Luokkamaki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Baez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luokkamaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baez prevents a body shot from Luokkamaki.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Luokkamaki fails to land.
Baez working aggressively here.
Luokkamaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baez trying to stall but Luokkamaki improves his position.
Luokkamaki is working Baez over against the cage.
Luokkamaki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Luokkamaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baez tries to work over Luokkamaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luokkamaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Baez prevents a body shot from Luokkamaki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baez misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baez can't find room to land a body shot as Luokkamaki controls the action.
Luokkamaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Luokkamaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baez's elbow.
Luokkamaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Baez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luokkamaki scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luokkamaki.
Baez blocks a body shot from Luokkamaki.
Baez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Luokkamaki backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luokkamaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luokkamaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Baez.
Luokkamaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jere Luokkamaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Baez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Luokkamaki jabs at Baez's body.
Baez lands a slapping body shot.
Baez swats away the attempt to clinch by Luokkamaki.
Baez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Luokkamaki.
An attempted straight right counter from Baez misses the target.
Baez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baez throws a body punch but Luokkamaki moves out of range.
Baez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki lands a jab to the head.
Luokkamaki throws an overhand right that lands on Baez's shoulder, as Baez tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Baez misses the target.
Baez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luokkamaki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Baez.
Baez misses with a hook.
Baez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luokkamaki manages to avoid it.
Luokkamaki throws a hook to the side of Baez's head but Baez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Luokkamaki lands a right hook to the body.
A slow jab from Luokkamaki misses its intended target.
Luokkamaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luokkamaki misses with a straight right.
Luokkamaki swings for the body but Baez moves out of range.
Luokkamaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Baez missing with a left hand there. Luokkamaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luokkamaki connects with a looping right hand.
Luokkamaki misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Baez misses the target.
Luokkamaki staying out of range there.
A big left from Baez misses.
Luokkamaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baez.
Baez is looking to counter punch.
Luokkamaki takes a swing at Baez's ribcage but misses.
Baez connects with a right hand. Luokkamaki shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baez misses with a combination
and Luokkamaki moves into the clinch.
Luokkamaki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baez backwards.
Luokkamaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baez is trying to break the clinch but Luokkamaki is controlling him.
Baez misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luokkamaki pushes Baez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Luokkamaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baez backwards.
Baez working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki scores with a shot to the side of Baez's head.
Luokkamaki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Luokkamaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Baez controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luokkamaki.
Baez blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jere Luokkamaki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Baez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maybe Baez would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Miguel Baez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luokkamaki has Baez pressed against the cage, preventing Baez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Baez.
Luokkamaki blocks a body shot from Baez.
Luokkamaki blocks an uppercut.
Baez misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Baez fails to land.
Baez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Baez misses with a punch on the inside.
Luokkamaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luokkamaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jere Luokkamaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Luokkamaki has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jere Luokkamaki!
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energy
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