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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Hardman (ranked 2217 p4p, 1539 weight class) and Loki Kvakkestad (ranked 258 p4p, 186 weight class). Kvakkestad is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: TÆL - Sprengstoff. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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World class MT
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World class boxer
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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 17 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Brock Hardman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Loki Kvakkestad!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kvakkestad gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hardman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kvakkestad throws a right and a left that Hardman avoids nicely.
Hardman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kvakkestad. That's going to slow Hardman down.
Hardman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kvakkestad throws a body kick that misses
and Hardman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Loki Kvakkestad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kvakkestad misses with a wild combination.
Hardman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvakkestad dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hardman. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Kvakkestad as he connects with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kvakkestad.
Hardman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kvakkestad.
Some bone on bone action there as Hardman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hardman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kvakkestad has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kvakkestad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardman was well out of range. Poor timing from Kvakkestad.
Hardman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kvakkestad fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kvakkestad misses with a looping right.
Kvakkestad has his takedown stuffed
and Hardman counters with a series of strikes. Kvakkestad will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kvakkestad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hardman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kvakkestad thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad looks to land a right hand but Hardman moved out of range.
Hardman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kvakkestad throws a head kick that misses
and Hardman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've been hearing reports that Hardman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hardman avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Hardman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hardman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kvakkestad.
Kvakkestad misses with a takedown
and Hardman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brock Hardman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Loki Kvakkestad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hardman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kvakkestad misses with a takedown attempt
and Hardman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kvakkestad throws a lazy head kick
and Hardman counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Hardman as Kvakkestad shoots in.
Kvakkestad swinging wildly here.
Hardman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kvakkestad throws a combination that misses
and Hardman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kvakkestad looks to land a body kick but Hardman moved away.
It looked like Hardman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kvakkestad lands with a straight right. Hardman didn't see that one coming.
Kvakkestad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hardman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Kvakkestad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Hardman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A punch combination from Kvakkestad misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hardman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hardman walks into a stiff left hand from Kvakkestad.
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 swings for the body but Hardman moves out of range.
Kvakkestad misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardman misses the target.
Kvakkestad getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kvakkestad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hardman is looking to counter punch.
Kvakkestad lands a slapping body shot.
Kvakkestad throws a hook but Hardman blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Loki Kvakkestad dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kvakkestad doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Hardman to counter with a crisp jab.
Loki Kvakkestad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kvakkestad misses with a wild combination.
Kvakkestad misses with a combination
and Hardman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hardman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Hardman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvakkestad swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hardman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kvakkestad tries to land a body kick
and Hardman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kvakkestad throws a hook but Hardman blocks it.
Hardman is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hardman defending well as Kvakkestad loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Hardman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kvakkestad swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Hardman counter with a right hand.
Kvakkestad lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hardman might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kvakkestad misses with the combination.
Hardman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kvakkestad misses with a looping left.
It looked like Hardman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hardman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kvakkestad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardman moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kvakkestad tries to land a front kick but Hardman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A quick step to the side and Hardman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kvakkestad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hardman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kvakkestad. Hardman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kvakkestad.
It looked like Hardman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kvakkestad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hardman slips a straight right by Kvakkestad.
Kvakkestad misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad misses with a body shot.
Kvakkestad misses with a left hand
and Hardman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kvakkestad misses with a lunging right hand
and Hardman counters with a nice uppercut.
Kvakkestad misses the body punch
and Hardman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kvakkestad misses with a head kick.
Hardman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Kvakkestad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kvakkestad misses with a two punch combination.
Hardman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kvakkestad misses with a leg kick
and Hardman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kvakkestad won't be happy with that.
Hardman happy to just control the position for now.
Kvakkestad tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hardman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kvakkestad tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hardman presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Hardman looking to control but Kvakkestad is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hardman is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kvakkestad is surviving well by controlling Hardman's body position as best he can.
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 Brock Hardman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hardman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hardman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kvakkestad.
Hardman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hardman walks into a straight right hand from Kvakkestad.
Kvakkestad wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Loki Kvakkestad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kvakkestad.
Kvakkestad throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Hardman to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvakkestad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardman.
It looked like Hardman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kvakkestad.
Hardman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kvakkestad.
A counter left hand to the body from Hardman misses its target.
Kvakkestad swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hardman counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvakkestad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Hardman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kvakkestad misses with a jab to the body
letting Hardman counter with a right hand.
Kvakkestad throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Hardman counter with a right hand.
Kvakkestad takes a swing at Hardman's ribcage but misses.
Kvakkestad misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardman misses the target.
Kvakkestad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Kvakkestad looks to move away, Hardman throws a big counter combo but Kvakkestad just gets out of the way.
Kvakkestad misses with a low kick.
Hardman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kvakkestad swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hardman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kvakkestad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hardman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad with a poor takedown
and Hardman counters by clinching up.
Kvakkestad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kvakkestad has a couple of punches blocked by Hardman.
Kvakkestad tries to break free but Hardman pushes him back against the cage.
Hardman stalling against the cage.
Hardman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kvakkestad tries to throw a body punch but Hardman avoids it by throwing Kvakkestad back against the cage.
Kvakkestad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kvakkestad digs a right hand into Hardman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hardman's gas tank.
Kvakkestad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kvakkestad prevents a body shot from Hardman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad can't find room to land a body shot as Hardman controls the action.
Hardman has a couple of punches blocked by Kvakkestad.
A short uppercut from Hardman.
Hardman digs a right hand underneath Kvakkestad's ribcage. Kvakkestad let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kvakkestad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardman's elbow.
Kvakkestad is trying to break the clinch but Hardman is controlling him.
Kvakkestad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardman.
Kvakkestad tries to throw a body punch but Hardman avoids it by throwing Kvakkestad back against the cage.
Kvakkestad pushes off an throws an elbow but Hardman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad lands a left hand.
A frustrated look appears on Kvakkestad's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Kvakkestad scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kvakkestad lands with a right to the head.
Hardman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kvakkestad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kvakkestad lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hardman or not.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kvakkestad is trying to break the clinch but Hardman is controlling him.
Kvakkestad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kvakkestad tries to throw a body punch but Hardman avoids it by throwing Kvakkestad back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Loki Kvakkestad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kvakkestad has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Loki Kvakkestad!
After the big win, Loki Kvakkestad made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors 30th Century Beer Store and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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energy
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hype
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