PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Loki Kvakkestad (ranked 1357 p4p, 1566 weight class) and Tank Tribute (ranked 169 p4p, 195 weight class). Kvakkestad comes to the cage accompanied by TÆL - Sprengstoff. Tribute has chosen tank abbot tribute as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kvakkestad
vs
Tribute

182 cm
34
215
11 - 10 - 0

184 cm
37
204
27 - 18 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

KOMBAT KLOTHING

Conviction

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 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Loki Kvakkestad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tank Tribute!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tribute takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kvakkestad throws a body shot but no joy.
Kvakkestad has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cant Lose MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Kvakkestad wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tribute is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tank Tribute seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tribute walks into a jab.
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.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kvakkestad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tribute misses with a punch to the body.
Tribute misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kvakkestad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kvakkestad can't find room to land a body shot as Tribute controls the action.
Kvakkestad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kvakkestad pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tribute tries a body shot but Kvakkestad blocks it.
A hook to the body from Kvakkestad.
Tribute prevents a body shot from Kvakkestad.
Kvakkestad throws an elbow but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tribute struggles to land a body shot inside as Kvakkestad controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tribute misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kvakkestad.
Tribute doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Kvakkestad turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kvakkestad manages to end up in side control.
Kvakkestad throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kvakkestad in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kvakkestad in side control, throwing shots but Tribute defends.
Tribute gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Poor strikes thrown by Kvakkestad there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kvakkestad lands a nice shot to the head.
Kvakkestad thowing shots but they're missing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kvakkestad looking to ground and pound but Tribute is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tribute is squirming around, avoiding Kvakkestad's attempts to control the action.
Kvakkestad misses with a head shot.
Kvakkestad lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kvakkestad looking to finish Tribute with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tribute!
Kvakkestad lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tribute felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Tribute is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Tribute really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kvakkestad connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kvakkestad in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Kvakkestad moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Tribute has worked his arm free - good work by Tribute!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tribute tries to buck Kvakkestad off but Kvakkestad is having none of it.
Tribute taking a bit of punishment here - Kvakkestad scoring with strikes.
Tribute takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kvakkestad lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kvakkestad fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kvakkestad throws an elbow but Tribute slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tribute holds on to Kvakkestad's head and controls the position momentarily.
Kvakkestad wants to control but Tribute is keeping him busy.
Kvakkestad lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tribute is not content to let Kvakkestad control the position.
Tribute takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kvakkestad throws an elbow but Tribute slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kvakkestad looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tribute is avoiding damage well.
Kvakkestad cracks Tribute with a big right hand but Tribute just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Tribute 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.
Kvakkestad throws a strike aimed at the side of Tribute's head but Tribute avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kvakkestad postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Loki Kvakkestad dominated that round.
That's time! Kvakkestad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kvakkestad misses with a straight left.
Kvakkestad lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kvakkestad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Tribute was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tribute scores with a body shot.
Kvakkestad takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tribute tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tribute takes one to the side of the head.
Tribute lands with a kick to the temple. Kvakkestad shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tribute leaves Kvakkestad with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Kvakkestad shoots in and bounces Tribute off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
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 chips away with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvakkestad trying to control but Tribute is working from the bottom.
Tribute trying to keep a closed guard but Kvakkestad is proving a slippery customer.
Kvakkestad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tribute is keeping the position for now.
Tribute working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kvakkestad.
Tribute seems keen to control Kvakkestad's posture.
Kvakkestad throwing strikes from guard but Tribute blocks nicely.
Kvakkestad throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tribute has his hands on Kvakkestad's head, controlling the position.
Kvakkestad is working Tribute over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tribute is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Kvakkestad is holding on to half guard well.
It looks like Tribute is going to stand back up.
Kvakkestad is pressing down on Tribute's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tribute is fighting to break Kvakkestad's control of his arms but Kvakkestad is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Kvakkestad looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tribute sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Loki Kvakkestad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Kvakkestad looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tribute has picked Kvakkestad up and slammed him! Kvakkestad can't keep hold of the triangle and Tribute manages to pass to side control!
Tribute content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kvakkestad is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tribute off and has taken his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad is landing with strikes. Tribute can't take much more of this.
Kvakkestad has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kvakkestad has Tribute flattened out and is raining down punches.
Tribute is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Tribute is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kvakkestad off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Kvakkestad struggling to land strikes to the head as Tribute covers up.
Tribute tries to escape the position.
Tribute is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kvakkestad.
Kvakkestad is throwing strikes but Tribute counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Tribute regains half guard.
Kvakkestad thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tribute's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Loki Kvakkestad dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Kvakkestad takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kvakkestad has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kvakkestad there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tribute thumps Kvakkestad with a low kick.
Kvakkestad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Loki Kvakkestad is winning the standup battle so far.
Tribute is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kvakkestad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tribute moves out of range of the strikes.
Tribute swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tribute keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kvakkestad.

Tribute has Kvakkestad up against the cage in a clinch.
Kvakkestad goes for a takedown attempt but Tribute pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tribute lunges at Kvakkestad with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kvakkestad's hand.
Kvakkestad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tribute digs a good body shot into Kvakkestad's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tribute lands with a good body shot.
Kvakkestad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tribute.
Kvakkestad is looking to counter punch.
Kvakkestad on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tribute. Tribute obviously looking to wear him down.
Tribute has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tribute there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kvakkestad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Kvakkestad.
Tribute looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kvakkestad is fending him off so far but Tribute persists. Nope, Kvakkestad circles away and we're back to standing.
Tribute throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kvakkestad.
Kvakkestad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tribute takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kvakkestad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kvakkestad appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tribute on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Some bone on bone action there as Kvakkestad checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tribute on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kvakkestad. Tribute does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tank Tribute has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Tribute checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kvakkestad comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tribute takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kvakkestad lands a nice hook to Tribute's body. Tribute takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tribute avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kvakkestad takes a swing at Tribute's ribcage but misses.
Kvakkestad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tribute moves away.
Tribute moves away from the strike by Kvakkestad.
Tribute fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tribute looks to land a left hand but Kvakkestad moved out of range nicely.
Tribute lands a body shot.
Tribute lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kvakkestad's sensitive parts.
Tribute lands a nice looking body shot.
Kvakkestad changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tribute takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kvakkestad works over Tribute's head and body with a nice combination.
Kvakkestad misses with a body shot.
As Kvakkestad backs off Tribute throws a huge counter combo but Kvakkestad manages to avoid it all.
Kvakkestad takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tribute throws a head kick that misses.
Kvakkestad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tribute can do to turn this around?

Kvakkestad throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tribute was covering up waiting for the punch and Kvakkestad finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tribute keeping moving, preventing Kvakkestad from controlling successfully.
Kvakkestad controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad wants to control from the top but Tribute keeps moving.
Kvakkestad throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tribute works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tribute trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Tribute really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kvakkestad. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kvakkestad is looking to work some ground and pound but Tribute has wrist control.
Tribute avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tribute has his hands on Kvakkestad's head, controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kvakkestad avoids the body shot from Tribute.
As Tribute looks to move away, Kvakkestad throws a big counter combo but Tribute just gets out of the way.
Tribute moves to clinch but Kvakkestad breaks away

and Kvakkestad counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Loki Kvakkestad.
Well Kvakkestad has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Loki Kvakkestad!
Loki Kvakkestad really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KOMBAT KLOTHING logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.