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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moritz Zimmerman (ranked 2529 p4p, 2721 weight class) and Loki Kvakkestad (ranked 336 p4p, 356 weight class). Kvakkestad is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Contempt - Jucifer. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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 19 - 20 - 1, fighting out of London, Moritz Zimmerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Loki Kvakkestad!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kvakkestad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zimmerman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kvakkestad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Zimmerman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kvakkestad keeping full guard, as Zimmerman tries to pass.
Kvakkestad throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kvakkestad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zimmerman wants to pass the guard but Kvakkestad is keeping the position.
Zimmerman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kvakkestad is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zimmerman, into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kvakkestad gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvakkestad postures up in Zimmerman's guard and throws a big left but Zimmerman blocks it.
Kvakkestad trying to control but Zimmerman is working from the bottom.
Zimmerman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kvakkestad throws a big elbow that misses.
Kvakkestad working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zimmerman has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kvakkestad has passed into side control.
Zimmerman tries to bench press Kvakkestad off him but Kvakkestad keeps the position.
Zimmerman is working hard here to advance position.
Kvakkestad working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kvakkestad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zimmerman keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman tries to bench press Kvakkestad off him but Kvakkestad keeps the position.
Kvakkestad landing strikes.
Kvakkestad is looking to take a break and control but Zimmerman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zimmerman looking for a sweep but Kvakkestad has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Zimmerman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kvakkestad lands a couple of good shots and Zimmerman has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Zimmerman rolls, trying to escape but Kvakkestad keeps control of the position.
Good control from Kvakkestad.
Kvakkestad controlling well, preventing Zimmerman from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Zimmerman manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kvakkestad's guard. Nice work there by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman slips nicely into half guard.
Kvakkestad tries to get to full guard but Zimmerman has control of the leg.
Kvakkestad trying to control here.
Zimmerman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kvakkestad is just riding it out for now. Zimmerman eventually gives up the hold.
Zimmerman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kvakkestad has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zimmerman is thwarting Kvakkestad's attempts to control the position.
Kvakkestad is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zimmerman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zimmerman's back!
Kvakkestad trying to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kvakkestad has the hooks in. Zimmerman is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Zimmerman rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Zimmerman taking some punishment here, with Kvakkestad in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Loki Kvakkestad will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kvakkestad!
Kvakkestad misses with a wild body shot.
Zimmerman tries to counter with a takedown but Kvakkestad is quick to defend against it.
Zimmerman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kvakkestad throws out the jab.
Zimmerman seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Zimmerman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Loki Kvakkestad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kvakkestad swings widly with a right hand
and Zimmerman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman tries to free his leg and advance position but Kvakkestad is retaining full guard.
Zimmerman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zimmerman throws a big elbow that misses.
Kvakkestad looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zimmerman stopping the sweep attempt from Kvakkestad.
Zimmerman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kvakkestad's guard.
Kvakkestad wants to get back to full guard.
Kvakkestad is looking to control Zimmerman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kvakkestad avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kvakkestad manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zimmerman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kvakkestad looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kvakkestad looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kvakkestad!
Zimmerman is looking for a sweep.
Zimmerman prevents Kvakkestad from improving position.
Kvakkestad takes a little break here. Zimmerman wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Zimmerman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kvakkestad wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Zimmerman to see if he's OK.
Kvakkestad trying to control the position but Zimmerman is working away.
Kvakkestad connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Zimmerman some visible discomfort.
Kvakkestad gets to mount! Zimmerman was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Kvakkestad looking to control but Zimmerman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zimmerman working to try and regain half guard.
Kvakkestad can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zimmerman is looking to escape.
Kvakkestad lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad wants to control the pace but Zimmerman is squirming around nicely.
Zimmerman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kvakkestad is landing with some decent strikes but Zimmerman is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Zimmerman is looking to improve his position but Kvakkestad isn't that keen on the idea.
Zimmerman sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Zimmerman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kvakkestad pulls his head out easily.
Zimmerman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kvakkestad scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kvakkestad uses his free foot to push down on Zimmerman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zimmerman.
Kvakkestad working the ground and pound effectively.
Zimmerman throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kvakkestad. What's that going to do exactly?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman is trying to escape the mount.
A nice elbow there by Kvakkestad.
Kvakkestad looking to finish Zimmerman with some ground and pound. This is bad for Zimmerman!
Zimmerman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zimmerman is squirming around, avoiding Kvakkestad's attempts to control the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kvakkestad landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kvakkestad scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kvakkestad looking to control and managing it successfully.
Zimmerman can't escape the position.
Zimmerman gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Loki Kvakkestad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Zimmerman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kvakkestad.
Kvakkestad throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zimmerman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman looking for a takedown.
Zimmerman wants a takedown.
Zimmerman blocks an elbow strike from Kvakkestad.
Zimmerman pulls guard successfully.
Loki Kvakkestad has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zimmerman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kvakkestad defends well.
Kvakkestad wants to control from the top but Zimmerman keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvakkestad is pushing down on Zimmerman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zimmerman is fighting to maintain full guard but Kvakkestad has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kvakkestad is nestled in close to Zimmerman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kvakkestad working over Zimmerman with some ground and pound. Zimmerman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvakkestad wants to work for an arm triangle but Zimmerman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kvakkestad working Zimmerman over with strikes.
Kvakkestad is looking to take a break and control but Zimmerman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zimmerman has hold of Kvakkestad's hands but Kvakkestad slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zimmerman is looking for a sweep. Kvakkestad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kvakkestad is trying to control. Zimmerman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zimmerman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kvakkestad pulls his head out easily.
Kvakkestad lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zimmerman has hold of Kvakkestad's hands but Kvakkestad slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kvakkestad pulls his head out easily.
Kvakkestad trying to control the pace.
Kvakkestad is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zimmerman is just riding it out for now. Kvakkestad eventually gives up the hold.
Kvakkestad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zimmerman keeps working.
Kvakkestad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zimmerman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zimmerman looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kvakkestad passes into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman regains half guard.
Zimmerman looking for submissions off his back.
Zimmerman is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kvakkestad takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kvakkestad tries to pass to full mount but Zimmerman defends it.
Kvakkestad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zimmerman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kvakkestad working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Kvakkestad there.
Zimmerman tries to roll over but Kvakkestad keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad trying to control from half guard but Zimmerman is working away.
Kvakkestad prevents Zimmerman from improving his position.
Kvakkestad looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kvakkestad is looking to take a break and control but Zimmerman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zimmerman punching from the bottom.
Zimmerman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zimmerman actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Loki Kvakkestad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kvakkestad winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
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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