PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Loki Kvakkestad (ranked 2498 p4p, 2175 weight class) and Brock Hardman (ranked 372 p4p, 330 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kvakkestad might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Contempt - Jucifer. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Brock Hardman enters the cage!

Kvakkestad
vs
Hardman

182 cm
29
205
4 - 2 - 0

191 cm
29
206
11 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 - 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 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Brock Hardman!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kvakkestad checks a low kick from Hardman.
Hardman misses with a leg kick

and Kvakkestad counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kvakkestad lands with a punch from half guard.
Hardman controlling the position for now.

Kvakkestad seems to be working for a kimura but Hardman defends the submission attempt.
Kvakkestad lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman is trying to maintain the position but Kvakkestad is very close to passing his half guard.
Hardman is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardman is trying to control but can't.
Hardman wants to improve his position but Kvakkestad is controlling well.
Kvakkestad is nestled in close to Hardman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardman throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Kvakkestad manages to pass to side control.

Kvakkestad is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hardman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hardman regains half guard.
Hardman trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kvakkestad is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Hardman still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Hardman has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Kvakkestad tries to bench press Hardman off him but Hardman keeps the position.
Hardman throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hardman misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kvakkestad is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Kvakkestad's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hardman is looking to take a break and control but Kvakkestad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kvakkestad can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardman throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kvakkestad is looking to regain half guard here but Hardman keeps moving and retains side control.
Hardman throws a strike aimed at the side of Kvakkestad's head but Kvakkestad avoids it well.
Hardman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kvakkestad tries to improve position but can't.
Kvakkestad is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kvakkestad takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kvakkestad is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hardman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kvakkestad tries to roll over but Hardman keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardman working over Kvakkestad with some ground and pound. Kvakkestad looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hardman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kvakkestad with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kvakkestad moves into full guard.
Kvakkestad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hardman.
Hardman trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvakkestad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kvakkestad has an active guard here but Hardman has managed to pass into half guard.
Hardman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kvakkestad defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kvakkestad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hardman pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brock Hardman will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Kvakkestad throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kvakkestad circles away from the clinch attempt

and Kvakkestad counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hardman wants to get back to full guard.

Kvakkestad is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hardman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kvakkestad blocks the strikes from Hardman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman gets full guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvakkestad working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Kvakkestad drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hardman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hardman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hardman!

Kvakkestad manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hardman's best efforts.
Kvakkestad is refusing to be controlled, as Hardman sits in half guard.
Kvakkestad regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hardman preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardman lands a couple of digs.
Hardman won't allow Kvakkestad to sweep him here.
Hardman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kvakkestad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hardman is one step ahead there.
Hardman throwing strikes from guard but Kvakkestad blocks nicely.
Kvakkestad trying to control the position.
Hardman throws a big elbow that misses.
Hardman won't allow Kvakkestad to sweep him here.
Hardman postures up.
Hardman trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvakkestad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardman postures up and lands a big shot to Kvakkestad's brow.
Hardman is looking to work some ground and pound but Kvakkestad has wrist control.
Hardman is looking to work some ground and pound but Kvakkestad has wrist control.
Hardman lands a couple of elbows.
Hardman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kvakkestad lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Hardman throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hardman thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kvakkestad wants to pass the guard but Hardman is keeping the position.
Brock Hardman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hardman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hardman has his foot on Kvakkestad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kvakkestad works his way back into a safe position though.
Kvakkestad trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Hardman is looking for a triangle but Kvakkestad pushes his legs off easily.
Hardman keeping full guard, as Kvakkestad tries to pass.
Kvakkestad throwing strikes from guard but Hardman blocks nicely.

Hardman has his foot on Kvakkestad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kvakkestad works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardman looking to control.
Kvakkestad engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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 Loki Kvakkestad will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

That kick from Hardman tenderised Kvakkestad's leg. Kvakkestad is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hardman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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.
A shot to the liver by Hardman. Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from Hardman misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvakkestad throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Hardman to counter with a crisp jab.
Brock Hardman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kvakkestad connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kvakkestad moves out of range as Hardman strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kvakkestad is able to avoid easily.
Kvakkestad stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hardman.
A jab from Hardman misses.
Hardman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hardman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hardman takes a swing at Kvakkestad's ribcage but misses.
Kvakkestad appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hardman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kvakkestad appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hardman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A low kick from Hardman misses
and Kvakkestad counters with a stiff right hand.
Kvakkestad lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardman lands a head shot.

Hardman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hardman lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Kvakkestad has his foot on Hardman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hardman works his way back into a safe position though.
Kvakkestad is trying to keep Hardman in close.
Kvakkestad seems keen to control Hardman's posture.
Hardman throws a big right hand that misses.
Kvakkestad can't keep his opponent in guard - Hardman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hardman.
Kvakkestad keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kvakkestad avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hardman.
Hardman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kvakkestad moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kvakkestad wants to sweep but no luck.

Kvakkestad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hardman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hardman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kvakkestad not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kvakkestad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hardman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kvakkestad looking for a sweep. Not yet Kvakkestad, not yet.
Hardman trying to control but Kvakkestad is working from the bottom.
Hardman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Kvakkestad had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hardman defends it easily.
Hardman throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kvakkestad's head.
Kvakkestad has Hardman pulled in close to control his posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Hardman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hardman 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

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