PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Puma (ranked 2010 p4p, 3626 weight class) and Loki Kvakkestad (ranked 316 p4p, 507 weight class). Kvakkestad is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Contempt - Jucifer. Loki Kvakkestad has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Puma
vs
Kvakkestad

190 cm
24
215
4 - 0 - 0

182 cm
30
205
4 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Puma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Loki Kvakkestad!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Puma throws an overhand right that lands on Kvakkestad's shoulder, as Kvakkestad tries to avoid the shot.
Kvakkestad is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Puma misses with a straight left.
Puma lunges at Kvakkestad with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kvakkestad's hand.
Kvakkestad misses with a hook. Puma ducked under it nicely.
Puma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Puma misses with a hook

and Kvakkestad counters with a takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Puma managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kvakkestad.
Puma is not content to let Kvakkestad control the position.
Puma defending against the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puma holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.

Kvakkestad swings around for an armbar but Puma sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kvakkestad's guard.
Puma tries to free his leg and advance position but Kvakkestad is retaining full guard.
Puma postures up.
Puma preventing the sweep.
Kvakkestad looking to control.
Puma trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kvakkestad manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Puma seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kvakkestad is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kvakkestad passes Puma's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad trying to mount his opponent but Puma defends it.

Kvakkestad seems to be working for a kimura but Puma defends the submission attempt.
Kvakkestad thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Puma's head.
Kvakkestad trying to control from Puma's half guard. Puma has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Puma holds on and takes a little breather.
Puma trying to keep a closed guard but Kvakkestad is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puma pulls Kvakkestad in close to prevent any damage.
Kvakkestad in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Puma is trying to keep Kvakkestad in close.
Kvakkestad throws a big elbow that misses.
Kvakkestad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puma is keeping the position for now.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kvakkestad closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Puma takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Puma works Kvakkestad's body with a nice hook.
Kvakkestad takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kvakkestad has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A punch lands to the side of Puma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Puma just misses with a punch to the body.
Puma cracks a nice hook into Kvakkestad's ribs.

Puma instigates a clinch.

Puma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kvakkestad shoots in for a takedown but Puma shows good takedown defense.
Kvakkestad has a takedown stuffed.
Puma is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Puma finds it's way through Kvakkestad's defenses.
Kvakkestad takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kvakkestad avoids the body shot from Puma.
It looks like Puma has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Puma is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice jab there from Kvakkestad.
Johnny Puma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puma misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kvakkestad! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kvakkestad on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Puma lands the left hand.
Kvakkestad throws a nice head kick!
Kvakkestad looks for the body kick but Puma saw that one coming.
Jab, jab by Puma - just one landing.
A punch lands to the side of Puma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kvakkestad fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Puma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Kvakkestad decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kvakkestad is trying to control. Puma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kvakkestad throwing shots but Puma is blocking nicely.
Kvakkestad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Puma keeps working.
Puma is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kvakkestad's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kvakkestad's back!

Puma is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvakkestad turns into Puma and is now in his guard.
Puma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Puma keeping moving, preventing Kvakkestad from controlling successfully.
Puma managing to control the position.
Kvakkestad looking to sit in guard and control but Puma gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puma wants to pass the guard but Kvakkestad is keeping the position.
Puma looking to sit in guard and control but Kvakkestad gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Kvakkestad tries to free his leg and advance position but Puma is retaining full guard.
Kvakkestad looking to sit in guard and control but Puma gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Kvakkestad trying to keep a closed guard but Puma is proving a slippery customer.
Puma looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Puma tries to free his leg and advance position but Kvakkestad is retaining full guard.
Puma stands and throws Kvakkestad's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puma is looking to take a break and control but Kvakkestad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kvakkestad is looking for a sweep.
Puma wants to control but Kvakkestad is keeping him busy.
Kvakkestad tries to improve position but can't.

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.
Kvakkestad is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Puma trying to control the action but Kvakkestad is working from the bottom.
Puma wants to free his trapped foot but Kvakkestad is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kvakkestad is looking for a sweep. Puma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Puma wants to pass the guard but Kvakkestad is defending well.
Kvakkestad is trying to get back to full guard.

Puma is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Kvakkestad has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Puma is in a lot of trouble! Kvakkestad is straining to finish and he's done it! Puma taps out! Amazing!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Loki Kvakkestad!
During a confident post fight interview, Loki Kvakkestad thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.