PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julius Benedict (ranked 1975 p4p, 1446 weight class) and Loki Kvakkestad (ranked 304 p4p, 228 weight class). Benedict kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Twins. Kvakkestad has chosen Contempt - Jucifer as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Benedict
vs
Kvakkestad

188 cm
30
205
10 - 3 - 0

182 cm
31
205
6 - 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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Julius Benedict!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Loki Kvakkestad!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benedict misses the jab.
Julius Benedict seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Kvakkestad is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Benedict's half guard.

Kvakkestad is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Benedict doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kvakkestad.
Benedict on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Benedict tries to get out of the position.
Benedict is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedict slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kvakkestad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benedict is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvakkestad is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kvakkestad pushing down on Benedict's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benedict tries to roll over but Kvakkestad keeps him under control.

Kvakkestad is looking for a kimura here.
Kvakkestad is trying to control the action in half guard but Benedict is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two 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.
Benedict trying to control but Kvakkestad postures up.
Kvakkestad keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kvakkestad trying to pass the guard but Benedict defending well.
Kvakkestad moves into full mount! Benedict won't be happy about that!

Kvakkestad is working for a guillotine from mount but Benedict frees his head quite easily.

Kvakkestad working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Kvakkestad looking for a guillotine from mount but Benedict is having none of it.
Benedict is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad trying to control but Benedict is having none of it.
Benedict is trying desperately to improve position.
Kvakkestad landing shots from mount.
Kvakkestad scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Kvakkestad has hold of Benedict's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Benedict manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Benedict is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad tries to control but Benedict wriggling away.
Kvakkestad is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Benedict is looking to get to half guard.

Kvakkestad working for a submission but Benedict is keeping him at bay.
Benedict is controlling an arm, preventing Kvakkestad from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Benedict really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kvakkestad looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Loki Kvakkestad dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Benedict misses with a head kick.
Kvakkestad changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Kvakkestad as he connects with a hook.
Benedict just misses with a punch to the body.
Kvakkestad tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kvakkestad swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Benedict to counter with a crisp jab.
Benedict misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kvakkestad.
Kvakkestad ducks under a wild hook from Benedict.
A shot to the body from Kvakkestad misses
and Benedict counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedict keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kvakkestad.

Kvakkestad closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Benedict quickly recovers to half guard.
Kvakkestad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Kvakkestad wants to work for an arm triangle but Benedict is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kvakkestad throwing shots but Benedict is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedict is looking for a sweep. Kvakkestad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Benedict pushes Kvakkestad off looking to stand but Kvakkestad dives back in and keeps control.

Kvakkestad is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Benedict has managed to free his arm - good work.
Benedict is looking for a sweep. Kvakkestad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kvakkestad is trying to control. Benedict wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kvakkestad in particular looking to stall.
Kvakkestad is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Kvakkestad is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Benedict is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Loki Kvakkestad!
A victorious Loki Kvakkestad thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.