PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Koh Ibu (ranked 124 p4p, 5 weight class) and Mads Nordskov (ranked 98 p4p, 4 weight class). Ibu kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is B DASH - WATER POW. Nordskov has chosen Fugle as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ibu
vs
Nordskov

175 cm
35
132 lbs
35 - 13 - 1

171 cm
36
138 lbs
34 - 11 - 3

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Koh Ibu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 11 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Mads Nordskov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nordskov tries to land a front kick but Ibu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ibu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ibu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nordskov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nordskov misses with a straight right.
It looked like Ibu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nordskov throws out a loose jab but Ibu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nordskov checks a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ibu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nordskov slips under a jab.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ibu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ibu has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nordskov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ibu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Nordskov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nordskov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nordskov tries to land a front kick but Ibu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ibu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nordskov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nordskov lands a head shot.
Nordskov throws a good cross that connects.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nordskov throws out the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibu throws a head kick but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ibu lands a glancing blow to the side of Nordskov's head.
Ibu moves out of range of the leg kick from Nordskov.
Nordskov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ibu throws an overhand right that lands on Nordskov's shoulder, as Nordskov tries to avoid the shot.
Ibu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nordskov.
Ibu lands a jab to the head.
Nice shot by Ibu.
Ibu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ibu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nordskov tries to land a front kick but Ibu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibu. Nordskov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ibu throws an overhand right that lands on Nordskov's shoulder, as Nordskov tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nordskov! But no joy.
Ibu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Ibu misses the target.
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Nordskov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nordskov slips a straight right by Ibu.
Ibu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nordskov to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Nordskov as he connects with a hook.
Nordskov misses the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Nordskov.
Nordskov doesn't manage to clinch there - Ibu circles away.
Ibu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ibu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibu moves away.
Ibu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ibu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nordskov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ibu throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut. Ibu saw that one coming.
Ibu connects with a high kick.
A slow jab from Ibu misses its intended target.
Ibu loads up on a big right hand but Nordskov slips the punch.

Nordskov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Ibu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ibu throws an overhand right that lands on Nordskov's shoulder, as Nordskov tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Nordskov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nordskov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nordskov thuds his right hand into Ibu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ibu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ibu just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ibu is looking to slow Nordskov down with leg kicks.
Ibu takes a swing at Nordskov's ribcage but misses.
Nordskov walks into a left hand.
Nordskov throws the kick towards the body but Ibu avoids it.
Nordskov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ibu moves out of range of the leg kick from Nordskov.
Ibu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nordskov misses with a straight right.
Nordskov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Ibu gets tackled into the cage by Nordskov. Nordskov maintains the clinch.
Nordskov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ibu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ibu misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Ibu.
Nordskov is leaning against Ibu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Ibu.
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Ibu.
Nordskov lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Ibu.
A body shot lands from Nordskov.
Nordskov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ibu throws a punch but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Ibu throws a head punch that misses.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Nordskov.
Nordskov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ibu backwards.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Ibu controls the action.

Nordskov manages to break the clinch.
Ibu misses with a hook
and Nordskov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ibu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nordskov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ibu to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Ibu.
Nordskov throws a jab when Ibu was well out of range.
It looked like Ibu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nordskov.
Ibu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nordskov.
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nordskov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nordskov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nordskov loads up on a big right hand but Ibu slips the punch.
Ibu throws a lazy right hand but Nordskov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mads Nordskov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ibu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nordskov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mads Nordskov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ibu swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range.

Nordskov moves into the clinch.
Nordskov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nordskov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibu.
Ibu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nordskov misses with a body punch.
Nordskov lands a left hand.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Nordskov blocking some punches.
Ibu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nordskov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ibu backwards.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ibu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nordskov scores with a shot to the side of Ibu's head.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ibu blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibu misses with a punch on the inside.
Ibu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Ibu.
Ibu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ibu misses with the head strike.
Ibu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nordskovs head.
Ibu has a couple of punches blocked by Nordskov.
A short right from Nordskov.
A left hand lands to the body for Nordskov.
Mads Nordskov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ibu lands a right hand.
Nordskov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Nordskov.
Nordskov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ibu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ibu blocking some punches.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Ibu controls the action.
Ibu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ibu misses with a body punch.
Ibu swings wildly with an uppercut but Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nordskov.
Ibu prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with some punches.
Nordskov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov wants to get back to striking at distance but Ibu won't allow it.
Nordskov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nordskov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Ibu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ibu avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
Koh Ibu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nordskov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ibu.
Ibu moves out of range of the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ibu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nordskov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nordskov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ibu.
Nordskov connects with an inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Nordskov.
Ibu just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Ibu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nordskov doesn't seem phased though.
Nordskov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ibu.
Ibu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nordskov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ibu throws the left hand but Nordskov avoids the punch easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nordskov. That's going to slow Ibu down.
Nordskov scores with a nice body kick.
Ibu loads up on a big right hand but Nordskov slips the punch.
Nordskov throws a body kick that misses.
Nordskov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Nordskov catches Ibu right on the button with a cross.
A shot to the liver by Ibu. Beautiful body shot.
Nordskov works Ibu's body with a nice hook.
Ibu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nordskov feints a counter leg kick.
Nordskov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ibu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nordskov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ibu can pounce on him.
Ibu lunges at Nordskov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nordskov's hand.
Nordskov throws a looping overhand right but Ibu ducks down to avoid it.
Nordskov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ibu.
A countering left hand to the body from Nordskov misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Ibu.
Ibu throws a sloppy head kick and Nordskov moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibu throws a jab but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Ibu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ibu misses with a body shot.
Ibu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nordskov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nordskov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ibu staying out of range there.
Ibu misses with a body kick.
Ibu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nordskov.
Nordskov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ibu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nordskov is looking to clinch.
Ibu lands a front kick.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Ibu moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Ibu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nordskov to score with a decent uppercut.
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Nordskov closes the distance and pushes Ibu back into the cage.
Ibu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mads Nordskov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Nordskov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nordskov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nordskov scores with a kick to the body.
Ibu lands a jab to Nordskov's midsection.
Ibu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ibu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Ibu throws an overhand right that lands on Nordskov's shoulder, as Nordskov tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Ibu misses its intended target.
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nordskov takes one to the side of the head.
Ibu throws a lazy head kick
and Nordskov counters with a nice body kick.
Ibu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nordskov.
Nordskov misses the shot to the body.
Nordskov staying out of range there.
Nordskov counters with a body kick.
Ibu looks to throw the jab but Nordskov is out of range.
Ibu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nordskov misses with a kick to the body.
Nordskov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ibu at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for Ibu. That snapped Nordskov's head back.
Nordskov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ibu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nordskov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ibu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nordskov throws a looping overhand right but Ibu ducks down to avoid it.
Nordskov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nordskov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ibu can pounce on him.
Ibu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slow jab from Nordskov misses its intended target.
Nordskov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ibu throws a hook to the side of Nordskov's head but Nordskov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ibu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nordskov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A clash of legs there as Nordskov blocks the low kick.
Nordskov connects with a body shot that sends Ibu's belly button to the back.
Nordskov lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nordskov stuns Ibu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab from Nordskov.
Ibu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ibu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nordskov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That kick from Nordskov tenderised Ibu's leg. Ibu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ibu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ibu jabs at Nordskov's body.
Nordskov lands a nice shot to the body.
Nordskov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nordskov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ibu.
Nordskov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ibu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ibu throws a looping overhand right but Nordskov ducks down to avoid it.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
Ibu cracks Nordskov with a right hand to the side of the head.
A left lands for Ibu.
Ibu moves out of range of the body kick.
Ibu takes a swing at Nordskov's ribcage but misses.
Ibu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nordskov lands a glancing blow to the side of Ibu's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov misses with a body kick.
Ibu throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Nordskov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ibu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nordskov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ibu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordskov moves away.
Ibu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nordskov is able to avoid easily.
Ibu misses with a body shot.
Nordskov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big right from Ibu misses.
Nordskov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nordskov wants to clinch up but Ibu keeps it at a distance.
Nordskov slips under a jab.
Nordskov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ibu doesn't seem bothered though.
Good exchange - Nordskov coming out on top.
Ibu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nordskov cracks Ibu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ibu swats away the attempt to clinch by Nordskov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ibu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ibu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nordskov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nordskov throws a head kick that misses.
Ibu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nordskov.
Nordskov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
Nordskov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nordskov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ibu cracks Nordskov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nordskov throws a hook to the side of Ibu's head but Ibu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nordskov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nordskov with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov catches Ibu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nordskov lands with a straight right. Ibu didn't see that one coming.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Ibu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nordskov looks to land a left hand but Ibu moved out of range nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mads Nordskov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nordskov 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

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