PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Koh Ibu (ranked 165 p4p, 7 weight class) and Mads Nordskov (ranked 218 p4p, 9 weight class). Ibu comes to the cage accompanied by THE MAD CAPSULE MARKETS - SCARY. Nordskov has chosen Fugle as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Ibu
vs
Nordskov

175 cm
29
145 lbs
23 - 9 - 0

171 cm
30
138 lbs
23 - 7 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)
Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Koh Ibu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mads Nordskov!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ibu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nordskov.
Nordskov tries to move into range but Ibu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ibu throws a low kick but Nordskov avoids it.
Koh Ibu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.

Nordskov gets a clinch.
Ibu blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
Ibu prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Nordskov.
Nordskov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nordskov lands with a short shot to the head.
Nordskov takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ibu.
Ibu prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Ibu controls the action.
Nordskov misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Ibu.
A short uppercut from Nordskov.
Ibu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ibu lands a right hand.
Ibu misses with a body punch.
Nordskov tries to work over Ibu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nordskov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ibu backwards.
Ibu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordskov lands a nice shot to the body.
Ibu lands a shoulder strike.
Nordskov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ibu tries to throw a body punch but Nordskov avoids it by throwing Ibu back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nordskov.
A left hand lands to the body for Nordskov.
Ibu pushes Nordskov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ibu misses with a body punch.
Nordskov lands a body shot.
Nordskov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Ibu as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Ibu on the inside.
Nordskov misses with a body punch.
Ibu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Ibu.
Ibu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Ibu lands a hook that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ibu's elbow.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ibu's elbow.
Nordskov prevents a body shot from Ibu.
Nordskov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ibu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ibu throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nordskov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nordskov.
Ibu tries to throw a body punch but Nordskov avoids it by throwing Ibu back against the cage.
Ibu can't find room to land a body shot as Nordskov controls the action.
Ibu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ibu tries to throw a body punch but Nordskov avoids it by throwing Ibu back against the cage.
Ibu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Ibu - that landed with a thud.
Ibu prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Ibu avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Nordskov working aggressively here.
Nordskov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ibu.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibu.
A short right from Nordskov.
Nordskov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ibu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ibu misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ibu blocks an uppercut.
Nordskov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ibu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ibu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nordskov blocking some punches.
Ibu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nordskov.
Ibu misses with a punch to the body.
Ibu throws a head punch that misses.
Ibu lands a shoulder strike.
Nordskov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ibu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Ibu.
Ibu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ibu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nordskov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Ibu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ibu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibu misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibu.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nordskov prevents a body shot from Ibu.
Ibu tries to throw a body punch but Nordskov avoids it by throwing Ibu back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Ibu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ibu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.

Nordskov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ibu is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Ibu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nordskov.
Ibu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Ibu.
Ibu throws a body shot but no joy.
Ibu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ibu slips under a jab from Nordskov.
Ibu throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch lands to the side of Nordskov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ibu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ibu lands a right hook to the body.
Ibu blocks a jab.
Ibu slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ibu throws a body shot but no joy.
Ibu misses the shot to the body.
Nordskov throws a body kick that misses.
Ibu punishes Nordskov's body with a nice straight punch.
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Nordskov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibu.
Nordskov avoids a kick to the body.
Nordskov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ibu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ibu tries to work over Nordskov's front leg with a kick but Nordskov checks it.
Donk. Nordskov catches Ibu right on the button with a cross.

Nordskov clinches up against the cage.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nordskov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ibu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Ibu - that landed with a thud.
Ibu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Nordskov.
Ibu lands with a right to the head.
Ibu lands a body shot.
Nordskov tries a body shot but Ibu blocks it.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Ibu - that landed with a thud.
Ibu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nordskov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ibu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nordskov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ibu or not.
A short right from Ibu.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ibu.
Ibu throws a head punch that misses.
Nordskov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ibu pushes Nordskov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Ibu controls the action.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Ibu.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibu.
Ibu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ibu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Ibu.
Ibu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ibu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ibu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nordskov can do to turn this around?
Ibu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nordskov is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibu blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Ibu controls his hands.
Ibu throws a head punch that misses.
Ibu lands with a light punch inside.
Ibu misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Nordskov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ibu tried to score with a low kick but Nordskov checks it.
Nordskov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibu.
Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ibu.
Ibu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nordskov in his tracks.
Nordskov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibu was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Ibu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ibu works Nordskov's body with a nice hook.
Nordskov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nordskov slips a straight right by Ibu.
Ibu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nordskov throws out the jab.
A big right from Nordskov misses.
Ibu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ibu lands a leg kick that knocks Nordskov off balance momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ibu closes the distance and clinches.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nordskov misses with a body punch.
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ibu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibu works on Nordskov's body with a couple of short punches.
Ibu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nordskovs head.
Nordskov pushes Ibu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ibu throws a head punch that misses.
Ibu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ibu struggles to land a body shot inside as Nordskov controls his hands.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Nordskov fails to land.
Nordskov tries to work over Ibu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ibu lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ibu.
Ibu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Koh Ibu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ibu lands a nice shot to the body.
Nordskov tries to work over Ibu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ibu lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Ibu.
Ibu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ibu.
Ibu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nordskov's elbow.
Ibu lands a hook that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ibu.
Ibu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Ibu on the inside.
Nordskov blocking some punches.
Ibu gets through Nordskov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Nordskov.
Nordskov lands with a short shot to the head.
Ibu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ibu cracks Nordskov with a nice body shot.
Ibu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibu.
Ibu swings wildly with an uppercut but Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Ibu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nordskov. That one must have hurt.
Nordskov tried to score with a low kick but Ibu checks it.
Ibu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
Ibu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ibu connects with a right hand. Nordskov shakes it off.
Nordskov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ibu is able to avoid easily.
Ibu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ibu lands a glancing blow to the side of Nordskov's head.
Ibu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nordskov doesn't seem bothered though.
Nordskov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nordskov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ibu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Nordskov pushes Ibu up against the cage in a clinch.

Nordskov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ibu lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibu looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordskov is just out of range.
Nordskov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nordskov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ibu thuds a left hand into Nordskov's body.
Ibu connects with a looping right hand.
Ibu scores with a jab to the head.
Nordskov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibu throws a shot from downtown. Nordskov moves away and avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ibu.

Ibu pushes Nordskov up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nordskov.
Nordskov blocks a body shot from Ibu.
Ibu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ibu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Ibu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ibu lands with a light punch inside.
Ibu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nordskov.
A short right from Ibu on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Ibu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nordskov working aggressively here.
Ibu lands a hook that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Ibu avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ibu misses with a punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibu tries a body shot but Nordskov blocks it.
A short right from Ibu.
Nordskov misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov tries a body shot but Ibu blocks it.
Nice body punch from Nordskov - that landed with a thud.
Ibu lands a right hand.
Nordskov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ibu misses with a punch to the body.
Ibu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ibu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nordskov's elbow.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Ibu avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Ibu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov blocking some punches.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ibu tries to throw a body punch but Nordskov avoids it by throwing Ibu back against the cage.
Nordskov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ibu lands a nice uppercut.
Nordskov blocking some punches.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Ibu misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nordskov.
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ibu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibu throws a head punch that misses.
Ibu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ibu working aggressively here.
Ibu lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Nordskov as the two fighters clinch.
Nordskov is working Ibu over against the cage.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ibu lands a shoulder strike.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ibu's elbow.
Nordskov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ibu working aggressively here.
Ibu throws a punch but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Ibu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nordskov.
Ibu lands a hook that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov blocks a body shot from Ibu.
Nordskov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nordskov takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibu lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibu.
Ibu pushes Nordskov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ibu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nordskov pushes Ibu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nordskov blocks a body shot from Ibu.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Nordskov.
Ibu presses Nordskov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ibu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ibu misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Nordskov as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Ibu.
Ibu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ibu struggles to land a body shot inside as Nordskov controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Nordskov - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nordskov checks a leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nordskov.
Nordskov avoids the body shot from Ibu.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
Ibu lands a front kick.
Ibu slips a jab from Nordskov.
Ibu lands a jab to Nordskov's midsection.
Nordskov misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big left from Ibu misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ibu.
Ibu connects with an inside leg kick.
Ibu is looking to clinch but Nordskov is avoiding it.
Nordskov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu throws a shot from downtown. Nordskov moves away and avoids it.
Ibu works Nordskov's body with a nice hook.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibu.
Ibu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nordskov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ibu momentarily.
Ibu lands a leg kick that knocks Nordskov off balance momentarily.
Nordskov takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordskov looks to land a left hand but Ibu moved out of range nicely.
Ibu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A leg kick checked by Nordskov.
Ibu just misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov throws a sloppy head kick and Ibu moves out of range easily.
Koh Ibu is winning the standup battle so far.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibu moves away.
Crunch! Ibu slams his shin into Nordskov's torso.
Ibu misses with a looping left.
Nordskov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ibu blocks it well.
Nordskov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nordskov cracks Ibu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ibu just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Ibu. Beautiful body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ibu.
Nordskov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibu.
Nordskov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ibu can pounce on him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nordskov.
Ibu swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range.
It seemed like Nordskov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibu swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Nordskov.
Ibu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nordskov checks it well.
A punch lands to the side of Ibu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ibu walks into a jab.
Nordskov moves out of range as Ibu strikes.
Ibu throws the left hand but Nordskov avoids the punch easily.
Ibu is looking to wear down Nordskov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ibu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nordskov lands with a nice body kick.
Ibu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice body kick there by Nordskov.
Ibu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ibu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ibu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nordskov lands a jab to the nose.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nordskov misses with a low kick.
Nordskov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nordskov tries to land a front kick but Ibu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nordskov takes a swing at Ibu's ribcage but misses.
Ibu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov lands a nice hook to Ibu's body. Ibu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Nordskov takes the fight into the clinch.
Ibu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ibu scores with a shoulder strike.
Nordskov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ibu lands a left hand.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Ibu controls his hands.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibu.
Nordskov tries to work over Ibu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ibu cracks Nordskov with a nice body shot.
Nordskov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nordskov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ibu scores with a hook to the body.

Ibu breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibu works the jab nicely.
Nordskov throws a hook but Ibu avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nordskov checks it well.
Nordskov avoids the body shot from Ibu.
Nordskov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ibu connects with a jab.
Ibu slips under a jab.
A jab lands there for Ibu.
Nordskov moves out of range of the body kick.
Ibu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ibu lands a jab to Nordskov's midsection.
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Ibu needs to keep his hands up - Nordskov had a free shot at his head there.
Ibu throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov takes a swing at Ibu's ribcage but misses.
Nordskov lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov throws the left hand but Ibu avoids the punch easily.
Nordskov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ibu throws a body shot but no joy.
Ibu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nordskov throws a push kick but Ibu slaps the foot to one side.
Ibu throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Koh Ibu will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Ibu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nordskov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ibu lands a nice hook to Nordskov's body. Nordskov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ibu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordskov moves away.
Nordskov lands a head shot.
Nordskov scores with a body shot.
Ibu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordskov moves away.
Nordskov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ibu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibu manages to avoid it.
Ibu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nordskov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ibu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nordskov. Nordskov obviously looking to wear him down.
Nordskov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nordskov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov throws a looping overhand right but Ibu ducks down to avoid it.
Nordskov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibu.
Ibu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut. Ibu saw that one coming.
Ibu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Nordskov to counter with a crisp jab.
Nordskov tried to score with a low kick but Ibu checks it.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibu. Nordskov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nordskov moves out of range as Ibu strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordskov checks a leg kick.
Nordskov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nordskov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ibu throws out a powerful jab.
Nordskov scores with a shot to the body.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut. Ibu saw that one coming.
Ibu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nordskov takes a step back to recover.
Nordskov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Nordskov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nordskov lands a glancing blow to the side of Ibu's head.
Nordskov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibu was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nordskov sizes up Ibu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ibu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nordskov throws out the jab.
Ibu swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibu scores with a jab. Nordskov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nordskov lands with a right hand.
Nordskov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ibu misses with a wild body shot.
Ibu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nordskov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nordskov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibu. Nordskov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ibu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Nordskov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nordskov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ibu.
Nordskov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nordskov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ibu missing with a left hand there. Nordskov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nordskov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ibu's calf.
Ibu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ibu thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ibu lands a nice shot to the body.
Nordskov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibu.
Ibu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nordskov.
Nordskov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ibu moves out of range as Nordskov strikes.
Ibu throws a head kick that half lands.
Ibu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nordskov throws out the jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Nordskov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ibu scores with a leg kick.
Nordskov throws a lazy right hand but Ibu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ibu throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Ibu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nordskov.
Ibu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nordskov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Ibu moves out of range.
Ibu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ibu fails with an attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Nordskov.
Nordskov scores with a nice head shot.
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!
Ibu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nordskov lands a lovely overhand right.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibu manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov lands a right hook to the body.
Nordskov throws out a powerful jab.
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ibu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nordskov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
Nordskov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ibu throws a looping overhand right but Nordskov ducks down to avoid it.
Ibu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nordskov's calf.
Nordskov blocks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Ibu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ibu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ibu looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordskov is just out of range.
Nordskov tries a quick counter leg kick but Ibu is wise to it.
Nordskov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ibu.
Ibu misses with a looping left.
Ibu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibu manages to avoid it.

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 Koh Ibu.
Well Ibu 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 50:45
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koh Ibu!
Koh Ibu is the new bantamweight champion!
After the fight, Koh Ibu was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.