PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Loki Kvakkestad (ranked 3836 p4p, 2489 weight class) and Kill Shot Jackson (ranked 502 p4p, 354 weight class). Kvakkestad comes to the cage accompanied by Contempt - Jucifer. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Kvakkestad
vs
Jackson

182 cm
29
205
3 - 2 - 0

194 cm
29
216
11 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

Un-Kaged Nutrition
Fantasy Threads

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Loki Kvakkestad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Kill Shot Jackson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kvakkestad stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kvakkestad wants it to stay on the feet.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick

and Kvakkestad counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kvakkestad showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Kvakkestad tries to pass.
Jackson has momentary wrist control but Kvakkestad slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvakkestad not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Kvakkestad from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvakkestad throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.

Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kvakkestad passes into half guard.

Kvakkestad is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Kvakkestad wants to work for an arm triangle but Jackson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Kvakkestad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kvakkestad trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Kvakkestad is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jackson defends it well.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kvakkestad is working away from the top position though.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.

Kvakkestad is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work.

Kvakkestad is working for a kimura but Jackson is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jackson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Kvakkestad is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kvakkestad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kvakkestad manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kvakkestad is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kvakkestad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kvakkestad might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Kvakkestad drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Kvakkestad off! Kvakkestad jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Kvakkestad lands a couple of digs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kvakkestad working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head.

Jackson is looking for a triangle but Kvakkestad pushes his legs off easily.

Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Kvakkestad from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kvakkestad controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Loki Kvakkestad dominated that round.
That's time! Kvakkestad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kvakkestad cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
Jackson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kvakkestad's head.
Jackson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kvakkestad's sensitive parts.
Kvakkestad looks for the body kick but Jackson saw that one coming.

Jackson clinches.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvakkestad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kvakkestad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kvakkestad wants to take the fight to the mat but Jackson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kvakkestad is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Kvakkestad gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
Kvakkestad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kvakkestad misses with the head strike.
Kvakkestad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Kvakkestad.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Kvakkestad.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Jackson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kvakkestad is trying to keep an underhook but Jackson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Jackson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kvakkestad prevents Jackson from taking his back.
Kvakkestad has given up his back. Will we see Jackson going for some submissions?
Jackson keeps control of the position as Kvakkestad tries to break free.
Jackson not allowing Kvakkestad to control his hands.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jackson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jackson's guard. Nice work there by Kvakkestad.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Kvakkestad from controlling successfully.
Jackson controls Kvakkestad momentarily but Kvakkestad frees himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kvakkestad trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson controls Kvakkestad momentarily but Kvakkestad frees himself.
Kvakkestad trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.

Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kvakkestad defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.

Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kvakkestad is retaining full guard.

Kvakkestad working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Jackson advances position into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to move to mount but Kvakkestad blocks the move with his legs.

Jackson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kvakkestad has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jackson trying to control the position but Kvakkestad is working away.
Kvakkestad is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Jackson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kvakkestad is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kvakkestad is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kill Shot Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Kvakkestad takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kvakkestad checks a leg kick.
Kvakkestad feinted with a counter takedown.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kvakkestad in his tracks.
Kvakkestad avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Kvakkestad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson throws a low kick but Kvakkestad moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvakkestad throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Kvakkestad fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvakkestad misses with a straight left.
Jackson with the counter takedown but Kvakkestad avoids it easily.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Kvakkestad manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jackson avoids a kick to the body.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kvakkestad appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kvakkestad is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Kvakkestad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jackson misses with a leg kick
and Kvakkestad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kvakkestad throws a body kick that misses.
And Jackson tries to counter it with a takedown but Kvakkestad pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kvakkestad was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Kvakkestad counters with a takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad lands an elbow.

Kvakkestad wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jackson, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.
Kvakkestad trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Kvakkestad thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kvakkestad's best efforts.
Kvakkestad lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jackson trying to hold on to Kvakkestad's head to control him but Kvakkestad postures up.
Kvakkestad is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jackson gets back to half guard.
Kvakkestad is looking to stall here but Jackson recovers full guard.

Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Kvakkestad is in close to Jackson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kvakkestad trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Kvakkestad looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Loki Kvakkestad showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kvakkestad 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Loki Kvakkestad!
Loki Kvakkestad decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.