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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mads Nordskov (ranked 3272 p4p, 638 weight class) and Wamberto Boaz (ranked 216 p4p, 42 weight class). Boaz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Preciso me encontrar. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 42 - 19 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mads Nordskov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 23 - 1, fighting out of London, Wamberto Boaz!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nordskov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nordskov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nordskov misses with the body kick
and Boaz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Boaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nordskov shoots in looking for a takedown but Boaz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nordskov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And Boaz tries to counter it with a takedown but Nordskov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nordskov ducks under a wild hook from Boaz.
Nordskov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nordskov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boaz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nordskov misses with a takedown attempt
and Boaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mads Nordskov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boaz scores with a jab. Nordskov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nordskov tries to clinch up
and Boaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
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!
Nordskov has his takedown stuffed
and Boaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boaz tries to score with a low kick but Nordskov moves his leg out of the way.
Boaz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
No luck for Nordskov with that takedown attempt.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Nordskov.
Boaz throws a looping overhand right but Nordskov ducks down to avoid it.
Boaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nordskov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boaz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nordskov or perhaps it was just good defense by Boaz, which made it look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nordskov.
Nordskov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nordskov working away.
Nordskov wants to stand but Boaz has his arm trapped.
Boaz tries to bench press Nordskov off him but Nordskov keeps the position.
Nordskov trying to control the position but Boaz is working away.
Nordskov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boaz is trying to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordskov working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ground and pound from Nordskov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Boaz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boaz has a hand on Nordskov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Nordskov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Boaz tries to reverse the position but Nordskov maintains control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nordskov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Boaz reaches up to try and control the position but Nordskov seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Boaz rolls and tries to escape and now Nordskov has his back!
Nordskov is persistently looking for the submission but Boaz is defending it well.
Nordskov punches the canvas rather than the man.
Nordskov is striking well from the back but Boaz escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boaz trying to control here.
Nordskov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boaz defends it well.
Boaz is positioning himself well to prevent Nordskov advancing to mount.
Boaz is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boaz looking for submissions off his back.
Boaz is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wamberto Boaz dominated that round.
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.
Boaz looks to throw the jab but Nordskov is out of range.
Nordskov misses with a takedown
letting Boaz counter with a right hand.
Boaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
Nordskov drops his hands momentarily and Boaz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boaz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nordskov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Boaz.
Nordskov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Boaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Boaz.
Nordskov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boaz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boaz wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mads Nordskov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordskov shoots in for a takedown but Boaz shows good takedown defense.
And Boaz tries to counter it with a takedown but Nordskov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boaz scores with a hook to the body. Nordskov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nordskov is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Boaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nordskov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Nordskov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boaz sprawls well. Boaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nordskov gets slowly back to his feet.
Boaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nordskov darts in looking for a takedown but Boaz gets double underhooks and turns Nordskov into the cage.
Nordskov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Boaz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boaz is pressed up against the cage. Nordskov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boaz down to the mat. Boaz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Boaz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boaz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boaz is pressing down on Nordskov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nordskov is holding on for now.
Boaz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nordskov is looking to improve his position but Boaz isn't that keen on the idea.
Nordskov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Boaz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov is in trouble now - Boaz has advanced to mount!
Boaz tries to control but Nordskov wriggling away.
Boaz working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Boaz is looking to work his way around to Nordskov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Boaz goes for an armbar but Nordskov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Nordskov.
Nordskov wants to pass the guard but Boaz is keeping the position.
Boaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boaz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boaz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nordskov stays in close to Boaz's body and controls the position.
Boaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Boaz, not yet.
Boaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nordskov defends well.
Boaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wamberto Boaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Boaz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Boaz throws a hook to the side of Nordskov's head but Nordskov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wamberto Boaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boaz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nordskov.
Boaz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Boaz shoots in and bounces Nordskov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Boaz is standing up over Nordskov. Nordskov looks to escape but Boaz dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Boaz's best efforts.
Boaz is looking to take a break and control but Nordskov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boaz is looking to advance position but Nordskov won't allow it.
Nordskov is not content to let Boaz control the position.
Nordskov won't allow Boaz to pass to mount.
Boaz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nordskov defends it well.
Nordskov is refusing to be controlled, as Boaz sits in half guard.
Boaz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nordskov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nordskov is looking to control Boaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nordskov avoid being mounted?
Boaz stalling.
Boaz is pressing down on Nordskov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nordskov is holding on for now.
Boaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nordskov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov throws the kick towards the body but Boaz avoids it.
Nordskov shoots and misses
and Boaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Mads Nordskov has been cut.
Nordskov tries to clinch but Boaz moves out of range.
Boaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nordskov shoots in looking for a takedown. Boaz tries to sprawl out of it but Nordskov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boaz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mads Nordskov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boaz with a nice calf kick.
Boaz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Boaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Nordskov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov slips a jab from Boaz.
Boaz just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromNordskov.
Nordskov misses with a body shot
and Boaz counters with a right hand to the body.
Nordskov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boaz. Nordskov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boaz jabs at Nordskov's body.
Boaz's corner calls for a 1-2. Boaz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boaz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nordskov tries to pull guard but Boaz won't allow it.
Nordskov breaks the clinch.
Boaz motions for Nordskov to come forward. Boaz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nordskov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boaz defends well and Nordskov ends up having to push Boaz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wamberto Boaz really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mads Nordskov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Boaz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boaz punishes Nordskov's body with a nice straight punch.
Boaz lands with a shot to the body.
Nordskov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boaz circles away.
Nordskov instigates a clinch.
Boaz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nordskov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boaz.
Nice body punch from Boaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaz works on Nordskov's body with a couple of short punches.
Boaz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boaz can't find room to land a body shot as Nordskov controls the action.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A body shot lands from Boaz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boaz misses with some punches.
Nordskov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Boaz walks away with a smile on his face. Nordskov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mads Nordskov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nordskov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boaz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nordskov.
Boaz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nordskov's head backwards.
Boaz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nordskov fails to land the takedown.
Boaz drives through and clinches with Nordskov against the cage.
Boaz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Boaz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nordskov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boaz throws a nice inside leg kick.
A combination from Nordskov does no damage.
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!
Nordskov fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Boaz does it's job there.
Boaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boaz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov tries to clinch but Boaz moves away
and Boaz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nordskov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nordskov walks into a straight right hand from Boaz.
Nordskov shoots in for a takedown but Boaz shows good takedown defense.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boaz! But no joy.
Boaz scoring well with a low kick there.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nordskov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nordskov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boaz scores with a leg kick.
Nordskov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boaz as he jumps to the side.
A countering left hand to the body from Boaz misses.
Boaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nordskov doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Boaz.
Nordskov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boaz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boaz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boaz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boaz trying to control the action but Nordskov is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wamberto Boaz dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Mads Nordskov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nordskov tries to clinch but Boaz moves away
and Boaz counters with a right hand to the body.
Nordskov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boaz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mads Nordskov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boaz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boaz throws a low kick but Nordskov avoids it.
Nordskov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nordskov throws a right and a left that Boaz avoids nicely.
Nordskov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boaz scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaz thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nordskov if he has to take too many more of those.
Nordskov wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordskov shoots in for a double leg but Boaz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nordskov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Boaz.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boaz. Nordskov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nordskov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boaz pinned against the cage. Boaz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mads Nordskov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nordskov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boaz feints and then cracks Nordskov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nordskov down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov tries for a takedown but Boaz circles away easily
and Boaz counters with a straight right hand.
Nordskov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nordskov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nordskov shoots in for a double leg but Boaz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boaz throws out a counter right but Nordskov avoids it with no problem.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nordskov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nordskov.
Boaz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov misses with a takedown attempt
and Boaz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Boaz scores with a shot to the body.
Boaz connects with a leg kick.
Boaz throws out a powerful jab.
Nordskov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boaz lands a leg kick that knocks Nordskov off balance momentarily.
Boaz sizes up Nordskov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boaz jabs at Nordskov's body.
Boaz looks to throw the jab but Nordskov is out of range.
Nordskov moves in looking to clinch but Boaz pushes him off.
Nordskov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boaz tries to avoid it but Nordskov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boaz to the ground. Boaz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boaz throws a lazy right hand but Nordskov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nordskov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nordskov somewhat.
Wamberto Boaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nordskov closes the distance but Boaz moves to the side
and Boaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordskov misses with a takedown
and Boaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mads Nordskov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nordskov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wamberto Boaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Boaz 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 43:50
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 43:50
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wamberto Boaz!
During a confident post fight interview, Wamberto Boaz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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