PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jere Luokkamaki (ranked 3929 p4p, 1976 weight class) and Broady Hallows (ranked 314 p4p, 181 weight class). Hallows has chosen POSTALMONDCLARITY as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Broady Hallows was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Luokkamaki
vs
Hallows

170 cm
25
145
8 - 12 - 0

177 cm
22
152
5 - 3 - 2

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Knock Out Sups

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 8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jere Luokkamaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Broady Hallows!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Hallows does no damage.
Luokkamaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hallows was well out of range. Poor timing from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hallows at a distance.
Hallows throws a series of punches but Luokkamaki moves out of range.
Luokkamaki throws a jab when Hallows was well out of range.
Luokkamaki slips under a jab from Hallows.
Luokkamaki appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Luokkamaki connects with a body shot that sends Hallows's belly button to the back.
Luokkamaki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hallows on the side of the head.
Hallows works over Luokkamaki's head and body with a nice combination.
Luokkamaki throws out a loose jab but Hallows uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hallows pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Luokkamaki back to the cage. Hallows follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Luokkamaki tries to sprawl but Hallows drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Hallows is working for a kimura but Luokkamaki is defending it quite comfortably.
Hallows wants to control but Luokkamaki is keeping him busy.
Hallows looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hallows looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hallows sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Luokkamaki defending well though.
Hallows is stalling here. Luokkamaki is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hallows seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Luokkamaki has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hallows is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luokkamaki controls the position from side control.
Hallows holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Hallows tries to improve position but can't.
Hallows manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hallows is looking to improve his position.
Hallows wants to control but Luokkamaki is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallows is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hallows makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hallows.
Hallows pulls Luokkamaki in to control the position.
Hallows lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Luokkamaki has his hands on Hallows's head, controlling the position.
Hallows advances to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hallows is trying to control the action in half guard but Luokkamaki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hallows is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hallows trying to control but Luokkamaki is having none of it.

Hallows goes for an armbar but Luokkamaki turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Luokkamaki.
Hallows is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Luokkamaki stopping the sweep attempt from Hallows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Broady Hallows dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Luokkamaki is looking to land body kicks.
A swing and a miss from Hallows.
Hallows looks to land a combination but Luokkamaki avoids it well.
Luokkamaki slips under a jab from Hallows.
Broady Hallows is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hallows takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jere Luokkamaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hallows throws a good cross that connects.
Luokkamaki has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Good exchange - Luokkamaki coming out on top.
Hallows throws a combination that misses
and Luokkamaki counters with a stiff right hand.
Hallows throws a series of punches but Luokkamaki moves out of range.
A combination from Luokkamaki does no damage.
Hallows swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been told by Luokkamaki's head coaches at Tappelukerho that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Luokkamaki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hallows is out of range and Luokkamaki settles back down.
Hallows misses with a wild combination.
Luokkamaki scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luokkamaki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've been informed that Hallows has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Luokkamaki wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallows ducks under a wild hook from Luokkamaki.
Hallows scores with a hook.
Hallows uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Luokkamaki tries to clinch up.
Luokkamaki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hallows doesn't seem bothered though.
Luokkamaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Hallows avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luokkamaki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Luokkamaki closes the distance and clinches.
Luokkamaki lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Luokkamaki fails to land.
Hallows creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Luokkamaki's defenses.

It looks like Jere Luokkamaki has been cut.
A short left from Hallows.
Hallows has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Luokkamaki after a bit of a struggle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short body shot lands from Luokkamaki as the two fighters clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luokkamaki misses with some punches.
Hallows tries to score a body lock takedown but Luokkamaki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hallows lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hallows working aggressively here.
Hallows has Luokkamaki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Luokkamaki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jere Luokkamaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Broady Hallows.
Hallows pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Luokkamaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Hallows controls his hands.
Luokkamaki blocking some punches.
Hallows blocking some punches.
Hallows gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Luokkamaki misses with a punch to the body.

Hallows pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luokkamaki scores with a jab to the head.
Luokkamaki lands with a good body shot.
Hallows misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Luokkamaki slips a straight right by Hallows.
Luokkamaki lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallows throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jere Luokkamaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hallows throws a big shot that misses.
Luokkamaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hallows.
Luokkamaki connects with a looping right hand.
Luokkamaki tries to clinch up.
Hallows uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki jabs Hallows to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Luokkamaki as he connects with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Hallows. Those never looked like landing.
Hallows swinging wildly here.
Luokkamaki with a nice calf kick.
Luokkamaki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hallows on the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Hallows.
Hallows misses with a jab, cross combination.
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!
Hallows fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Luokkamaki.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hallows fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Hallows darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Luokkamaki is refusing to be controlled, as Hallows sits in half guard.
Hallows is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Luokkamaki reverses the position - he's now on top in Hallows's guard.
Luokkamaki stopping the sweep attempt from Hallows.
Hallows is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hallows throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Luokkamaki to regain full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jere Luokkamaki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jere Luokkamaki's cut.
That's time! Luokkamaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Luokkamaki thuds his right hand into Hallows's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Luokkamaki jabs Hallows to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hallows throws a series of punches but Luokkamaki moves out of range.
It looked like Luokkamaki was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hallows.
Luokkamaki lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Some wild striking there from Hallows.
A big left from Hallows misses.
Hallows misses with a two punch combination.
Hallows throws a one two combo.
Hallows thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice straight punches there by Luokkamaki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki dodges the punch combination from Hallows.
Luokkamaki seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hallows avoids the body shot from Luokkamaki.
Hallows might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Luokkamaki throws a shot from downtown. Hallows moves away and avoids it.
Hallows on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luokkamaki. Luokkamaki obviously looking to wear him down.
Luokkamaki gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hallows counters with a stiff right hand.
Hallows will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallows moves out of range as Luokkamaki strikes.
Hallows lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Luokkamaki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Luokkamaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hallows misses with a series of wild punches.
Hallows misses with a double jab.
Luokkamaki catches Hallows with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hallows throws a lazy right hand but Luokkamaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luokkamaki lands a slapping body shot.
Luokkamaki misses with a wild body shot.
Hallows takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Luokkamaki scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luokkamaki slips a jab and a cross from Hallows.
Decent striking displayed by Luokkamaki there.
Broady Hallows seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hallows looks to land a combination but Luokkamaki avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallows misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hallows takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hallows throws a body punch but Luokkamaki moves out of range.
Luokkamaki cracks Hallows with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Luokkamaki connects with a single shot there.
Hallows throws an overhand right that lands on Luokkamaki's shoulder, as Luokkamaki tries to avoid the shot.
Luokkamaki throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hallows avoids it.
Luokkamaki lands with a cross.
Luokkamaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luokkamaki lands with an uppercut that bounces Hallows off the cage and back into range.
Hallows misses with a looping left.
Hallows throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Luokkamaki lands a right hook to the body.
Hallows ducks under a wild hook from Luokkamaki.
Hallows doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hallows throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Luokkamaki to counter with a crisp jab.
Luokkamaki misses with a body kick.
Hallows connects with a right hand. Luokkamaki shakes it off.
Hallows moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luokkamaki lands a glancing blow to the side of Hallows's head.
Luokkamaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Luokkamaki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hallows throws out a powerful jab.
Luokkamaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Luokkamaki.

Luokkamaki forces Hallows back against the cage and clinches.
Luokkamaki working aggressively here.
Luokkamaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Hallows controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Luokkamaki.
Hallows creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hallows wants a takedown.
Luokkamaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Luokkamaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Luokkamaki avoids a wild elbow strike from Hallows.
Luokkamaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Luokkamaki lands an uppercut.
Luokkamaki lands a nice uppercut.
Luokkamaki scores with a shot to the side of Hallows's head.
Luokkamaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luokkamaki blocks a body shot from Hallows.
Luokkamaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hallows tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Luokkamaki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Luokkamaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hallows backwards.
Luokkamaki takes an elbow to the temple.
Hallows has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hallows lands a hook that snaps the head of Luokkamaki backwards.

Hallows breaks the clinch.
Luokkamaki takes a swing at Hallows's ribcage but misses.
Hallows looks to land a combination but Luokkamaki avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luokkamaki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hallows misses with a straight right.
Luokkamaki swings for the body but Hallows moves out of range.
Luokkamaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jere Luokkamaki.
I think Luokkamaki 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!