PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borowa Gora (ranked 3011 p4p, 3025 weight class) and Loki Kvakkestad (ranked 402 p4p, 406 weight class). Kvakkestad has chosen Contempt - Jucifer as his entrance music. Loki Kvakkestad has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Gora
vs
Kvakkestad

194 cm
25
213
4 - 1 - 0

182 cm
27
205
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Heavy Metal Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Borowa Gora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Loki Kvakkestad!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gora throws a leg kick but Kvakkestad moved away.
It seemed like Kvakkestad was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Gora. That snapped Kvakkestad's head back.
Gora uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kvakkestad has time to react.
Gora misses with a straight right.
Kvakkestad with the counter takedown but Gora avoids it easily.
Gora smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kvakkestad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gora manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Gora. Those never looked like landing.
Gora connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kvakkestad misses with an uppercut. Gora saw that one coming.
Borowa Gora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kvakkestad blocks a head kick by Gora.
Kvakkestad tries to move into range but Gora moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kvakkestad on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gora fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kvakkestad.
Nice shot by Gora.
Gora pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kvakkestad is out of range and Gora settles back down.
Kvakkestad misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Kvakkestad misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gora lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Borowa Gora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kvakkestad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kvakkestad lands a body shot.
Kvakkestad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gora thumps Kvakkestad with a low kick.
Kvakkestad looks to land a body kick but Gora moved away.
Gora lands a high kick!
Kvakkestad on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kvakkestad takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kvakkestad lands with a shot to the body.
A big left from Gora misses.
Kvakkestad throws out a counter right but Gora avoids it with no problem.
Kvakkestad throws a shot from downtown. Gora moves away and avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kvakkestad moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kvakkestad throws out a loose jab but Gora uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kvakkestad swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Gora to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gora misses with the combination.
Kvakkestad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gora was well out of range. Poor timing from Kvakkestad.
Gora ducks under a wild hook from Kvakkestad.
Kvakkestad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gora was well out of range. Poor timing from Kvakkestad.
Gora pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gora cracks Kvakkestad with a good jab.
Gora is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kvakkestad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kvakkestad changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gora moves out of range of the strikes.
Gora throws a series of punches but Kvakkestad avoids them all with ease.
Kvakkestad is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gora looks to throw the jab but Kvakkestad is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Gora misses.
A slow jab from Gora misses its intended target.
Kvakkestad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gora swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gora doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kvakkestad avoids the body shot from Gora.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kvakkestad.
Gora throws a combination that misses

and Kvakkestad counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gora is trying to stand back up but Kvakkestad is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kvakkestad trying to pass the guard but Gora defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gora pushes Kvakkestad off looking to stand but Kvakkestad dives back in and keeps control.
Kvakkestad lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kvakkestad not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kvakkestad is keen to just control but Gora is a slippery customer.
Gora is trying to stand.
Kvakkestad is looking to take a break and control but Gora is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Kvakkestad is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Kvakkestad 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.
Gora scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kvakkestad manages to mount him!
Gora is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Kvakkestad looking to secure an arm triangle but Gora defends it well.
Gora is trying to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Borowa Gora dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Gora uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kvakkestad.
Kvakkestad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gora has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kvakkestad.
Gora ducks under a wild hook from Kvakkestad.
Kvakkestad is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Gora ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gora scores with a nice head shot.
Kvakkestad misses with a leg kick.
Gora throws the left hand but Kvakkestad avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Kvakkestad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gora bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gora tried to counter with a leg kick but Kvakkestad avoided it.
Kvakkestad digs a good hook to Gora's body.
Gora connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kvakkestad momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gora throws a leg kick but Kvakkestad sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kvakkestad throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Gora on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gora is looking to slow Kvakkestad down with leg kicks.
Gora sizes up Kvakkestad with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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!
Kvakkestad shoots for a double leg takedown but Gora sprawls well. He's pushed Kvakkestad's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvakkestad misses with a looping right.
Gora throwing a counter right hand but Kvakkestad manages to avoid it.
Kvakkestad slips under a jab from Gora.
Gora waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kvakkestad.
A nice side step and Kvakkestad releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kvakkestad with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gora connects with a leg kick.
Kvakkestad throws a body punch but Gora moves out of range.
Gora connects with a nice looking jab.
Kvakkestad lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gora takes a step back to recover.
A head kick by Gora misses
and Kvakkestad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kvakkestad throws a hook to the side of Gora's head but Gora sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gora is looking to slow Kvakkestad down with leg kicks.
Kvakkestad throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gora misses with a jab to the body
and Kvakkestad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kvakkestad slips a jab and a cross from Gora.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gora with a nice calf kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gora pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gora misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gora tests Kvakkestad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Borowa Gora is winning the standup battle so far.
Gora looks to land a left hand but Kvakkestad moved out of range nicely.
Kvakkestad checks a leg kick.
Gora uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kvakkestad.
Gora is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kvakkestad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kvakkestad tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gora defends well and Kvakkestad ends up having to push Gora into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gora misses with a straight left.
Kvakkestad takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kvakkestad's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gora throws a hook but Kvakkestad avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Kvakkestad.
Gora connects with a solid leg kick.
Gora misses with a hook.
Kvakkestad throws out a counter right but Gora avoids it with no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kvakkestad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kvakkestad staying out of range there.
Kvakkestad is looking for the big counter here.
Gora darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gora fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gora throws a jab when Kvakkestad was well out of range.
Kvakkestad loads up on a big right hand but Gora slips the punch.
Kvakkestad staying out of range there.
Kvakkestad takes one to the chin there.
Nice sprawl there from Gora as Kvakkestad shoots in.
Borowa Gora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Loki Kvakkestad.

Kvakkestad looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gora wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kvakkestad manages to pass to side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gora looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad is looking to advance position but Gora won't allow it.

Gora manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Good exchange - Gora coming out on top.
Gora thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice leg kick from Gora, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kvakkestad just misses with a punch to the body.
Kvakkestad cracks Gora with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gora moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Kvakkestad misses its intended target.
Kvakkestad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kvakkestad pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gora with the inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Borowa Gora dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Kvakkestad throws a body shot but no joy.
Kvakkestad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kvakkestad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gora.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kvakkestad! But no joy.
Kvakkestad is looking to land body kicks.
Gora throwing a counter right hand but Kvakkestad manages to avoid it.
Gora's corner calls for a 1-2. Gora obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Loki Kvakkestad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kvakkestad misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Gora counter with a right hand.
Kvakkestad defending well as Gora loads up on a big left hand.
Gora fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kvakkestad.
Kvakkestad tries for a takedown but Gora sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Gora wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gora misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Kvakkestad was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvakkestad drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kvakkestad tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gora is able to avoid easily.
Gora tried to counter with a leg kick but Kvakkestad avoided it.
Gora ducks under a wild hook from Kvakkestad.
Gora swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gora just misses with a punch to the body.
And Kvakkestad tries to counter it with a takedown but Gora pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kvakkestad takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvakkestad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gora avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gora moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Gora does it's job there.
Gora cracks Kvakkestad with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gora connects with a body shot.
Kvakkestad takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A big left from Kvakkestad misses.
Kvakkestad has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gora.
Gora fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kvakkestad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No joy there for Gora, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kvakkestad swings widly with a right hand
and Gora counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gora slips a straight right by Kvakkestad.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad tries for a takedown but Gora sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kvakkestad misses with a hook. Gora ducked under it nicely.
Kvakkestad tries to clinch up
and Gora counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kvakkestad thinking.
Kvakkestad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kvakkestad throws a shot from downtown. Gora moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gora darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gora throws a shot from downtown. Kvakkestad moves away and avoids it.
Gora works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kvakkestad throws a right hand that misses
and Gora counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kvakkestad is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gora takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gora scores with a body shot.
Gora thumps Kvakkestad with a low kick.
Kvakkestad has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kvakkestad manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gora on his heels. He'll look to pass Gora's guard now, I'm sure.

Gora is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Gora breaks the clinch.
Kvakkestad misses with a kick to the body
and Gora counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kvakkestad's knee momentarily.
Gora lands a right hook to the body.
Kvakkestad gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gora ducks under a wild hook from Kvakkestad.
Gora misses with a looping left.
Kvakkestad with the counter takedown but Gora avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gora jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gora swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kvakkestad misses with a straight right.
Gora fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kvakkestad just manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Gora.
Donk. Gora catches Kvakkestad right on the button with a cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gora throws a sloppy head kick and Kvakkestad moves out of range easily.
Gora connects with an inside leg kick.
Gora avoids a kick to the body.
Gora is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kvakkestad looks to score with a jab to the body but Gora is just out of range.
Kvakkestad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gora.
Kvakkestad throws an overhand right that lands on Gora's shoulder, as Gora tries to avoid the shot.
Gora is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kvakkestad throws a jab but it's blocked by Gora.
Kvakkestad looks to score with a jab to the body but Gora is just out of range.
Kvakkestad jabs Gora to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kvakkestad looks to throw the jab but Gora is out of range.
Gora throws a head kick that Kvakkestad semi-blocks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the body from Kvakkestad misses
and Gora counters with a left to the body.
Kvakkestad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gora.

And that's the end of the fight!
Borowa Gora showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gora, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borowa Gora!
An out of breath Borowa Gora thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.