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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong (ranked 282 p4p, 18 weight class) and Mads Nordskov (ranked 185 p4p, 13 weight class). Nordskov has chosen Fugle as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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136 lbs
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138 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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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
19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mads Nordskov!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nordskov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Payakarakatong staying out of range there.
Payakarakatong attempts a counter takedown but Nordskov avoids it well and moves away.
Nordskov misses with a hook.
Nordskov 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.
Nordskov connects with a solid leg kick.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nordskov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nordskov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nordskov throws a push kick but Payakarakatong slaps the foot to one side.
Nordskov slips under a jab from Payakarakatong.
That kick from Nordskov tenderised Payakarakatong's leg. Payakarakatong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Payakarakatong tries to clinch but Nordskov is having none of it.
Nordskov misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Payakarakatong misses its target.
Payakarakatong has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov moves out of range as Payakarakatong strikes.
Nordskov checks a leg kick.
Nordskov lands with a nice body punch.
Nordskov lands with a good body shot.
Nordskov throws a shot from downtown. Payakarakatong moves away and avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Payakarakatong.
Nordskov throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakarakatong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Payakarakatong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nordskov scores with a hook to the body. Payakarakatong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Payakarakatong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payakarakatong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Payakarakatong misses its intended target.
Mads Nordskov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nordskov.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nordskov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Payakarakatong is able to avoid easily.
Payakarakatong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nordskov lands a jab.
Nordskov swings for the body but Payakarakatong moves out of range.
Payakarakatong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nordskov avoids the body shot from Payakarakatong.
Nordskov throws a lazy right hand but Payakarakatong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nordskov blocks a jab.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nordskov tries to close the distance and clinch but Payakarakatong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Payakarakatong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nordskov walks into a jab.
Payakarakatong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nordskov misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Payakarakatong.
A big right from Nordskov misses.
Payakarakatong looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordskov is just out of range.
Payakarakatong misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nordskov! But no joy.
Payakarakatong misses with a leg kick.
Payakarakatong forces Nordskov back against the cage and clinches.
Nordskov lands with a right to the head.
Nordskov lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Payakarakatong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Payakarakatong lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Nordskov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong has a couple of punches blocked by Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov lands a hook that snaps the head of Payakarakatong backwards.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payakarakatong scores with a shot to the side of Nordskov's head.
A head punch on the inside from Payakarakatong fails to land.
Nordskov misses with a punch to the body.
Payakarakatong presses Nordskov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nordskov scores with a shot to the side of Payakarakatong's head.
Nordskov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Payakarakatong backwards.
A short uppercut from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong tries a body shot but Nordskov blocks it.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov blocking some punches.
Payakarakatong lands a shoulder strike.
Payakarakatong prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Payakarakatong misses with a punch on the inside.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
Payakarakatong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Payakarakatong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Payakarakatong backwards.
Payakarakatong tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nordskov misses with a body punch.
Payakarakatong wants to take the fight to the mat but Nordskov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov presses Payakarakatong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payakarakatong.
Still in the clinch, Nordskov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nordskov scores with a hook to the body.
Payakarakatong blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Payakarakatong avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Nordskov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nordskov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Payakarakatong backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nordskov.
Nordskov lands with a right to the head.
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Payakarakatong.
Nordskov blocks a body shot from Payakarakatong.
Nordskov scores with a shot to the side of Payakarakatong's head.
Payakarakatong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Payakarakatong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nordskov gets through Payakarakatong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Payakarakatong can't find room to land a body shot as Nordskov controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov manages to break the clinch.
Payakarakatong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nordskov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nordskov dips to his left and cracks Payakarakatong with an uppercut!
A jab from Payakarakatong finds it's way through Nordskov's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mads Nordskov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nordskov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Payakarakatong takes one to the side of the head.
Payakarakatong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nordskov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Payakarakatong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Payakarakatong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Payakarakatong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nordskov's calf.
Nordskov misses with a kick to the body.
Payakarakatong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Payakarakatong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Payakarakatong throws a low kick, looking for Nordskov's leg but Nordskov calmly moves out of range.
Payakarakatong just misses with a punch to the body.
Payakarakatong slips a straight right by Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nordskov lands a nice shot that snaps Payakarakatong's head back.
Payakarakatong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nordskov is out of range and Payakarakatong settles back down.
Nordskov throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nordskov misses with a hook.
Nordskov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Payakarakatong can pounce on him.
Payakarakatong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordskov misses with a looping left.
Nordskov scores with a shot to the body.
Payakarakatong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nordskov swings for the body but Payakarakatong moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Payakarakatong.
Nordskov lands with an uppercut that bounces Payakarakatong off the cage and back into range.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nordskov blocks a low kick nicely.
Nordskov checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Nordskov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Payakarakatong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nordskov is out of range.
Nordskov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Payakarakatong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Payakarakatong tries to clinch up but Nordskov circles away and keeps his distance.
Nordskov throws out a counter right but Payakarakatong avoids it with no problem.
Nordskov throws a low kick, looking for Payakarakatong's leg but Payakarakatong calmly moves out of range.
Payakarakatong feints and then cracks Nordskov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nordskov down.
Nordskov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Payakarakatong slips a jab from Nordskov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong misses with an uppercut.
Payakarakatong connects with an inside leg kick.
Payakarakatong scores with a body 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!
Payakarakatong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nordskov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Payakarakatong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nordskov looks for the body kick but Payakarakatong saw that one coming.
Payakarakatong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nordskov scores with a hook.
Nordskov lands a body shot.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Payakarakatong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nordskov is able to avoid easily.
Nordskov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Payakarakatong.
Good exchange - Payakarakatong coming out on top.
Payakarakatong wants to land a leg kick but Nordskov is out of range.
Payakarakatong throws a body shot but no joy.
A leg kick checked by Payakarakatong.
Nordskov misses with a kick to the body.
Nordskov scores with a nice head shot.
Payakarakatong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice cross by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A left lands for Nordskov.
Payakarakatong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Payakarakatong throws a low kick but Nordskov avoids it.
Payakarakatong takes a swing at Nordskov's ribcage but misses.
Nordskov digs a good body shot into Payakarakatong's ribs.
Nordskov lands with a right hand.
Payakarakatong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nordskov throws a leg kick but Payakarakatong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nordskov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nordskov jabs at Payakarakatong's body.
Nordskov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nordskov misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Payakarakatong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Payakarakatong is just out of range.
Payakarakatong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
Payakarakatong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nordskov throws a hook but Payakarakatong blocks it.
Payakarakatong misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nordskov.
A jab from Payakarakatong does it's job there.
Payakarakatong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nordskov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Payakarakatong scrambles back to his feet.
Payakarakatong tries to clinch up but Nordskov circles away and keeps his distance.
Payakarakatong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Payakarakatong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
Nordskov lands with a slapping head kick.
Payakarakatong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Payakarakatong avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
Payakarakatong 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 Payakarakatong.
Nordskov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Payakarakatong jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nordskov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Payakarakatong.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Payakarakatong. That one must have hurt.
Payakarakatong connects with a right hand. Nordskov shakes it off.
Nordskov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good shot there by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nordskov's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mads Nordskov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Payakarakatong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nordskov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nordskov feints and then cracks Payakarakatong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Payakarakatong down.
Payakarakatong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nordskov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Payakarakatong misses with a straight right.
Nordskov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nordskov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Payakarakatong thumps Nordskov with a low kick.
Payakarakatong swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook. Nordskov ducked under it nicely.
Nordskov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A slow jab from Payakarakatong misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong wants to land a leg kick but Nordskov is out of range.
Nordskov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nordskov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Payakarakatong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
Nordskov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Payakarakatong misses.
Payakarakatong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakarakatong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nordskov throws a lazy right hand but Payakarakatong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nordskov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Payakarakatong doesn't seem bothered though.
Payakarakatong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Payakarakatong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nordskov was well out of range. Poor timing from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nordskov staying out of range there.
Nordskov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nordskov moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Payakarakatong. Nordskov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nordskov lands a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Payakarakatong 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.
Payakarakatong tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nordskov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mads Nordskov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nordskov misses with a hook.
Payakarakatong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payakarakatong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nordskov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nordskov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Payakarakatong tries to clinch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nordskov scores with a shot to the body.
Payakarakatong throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Payakarakatong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nordskov as he avoids it easily.
Payakarakatong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nordskov misses with a right hand
and Payakarakatong counters with an outside leg kick.
Payakarakatong throws a push kick but Nordskov slaps the foot to one side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Payakarakatong.
Nordskov misses with a looping right.
Nordskov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Payakarakatong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nordskov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Payakarakatong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nordskov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A low kick from Payakarakatong misses
letting Nordskov counter with a right hand.
A solid body kick from Nordskov.
Nordskov scores with a nice head shot.
Payakarakatong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Payakarakatong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Payakarakatong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nordskov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nordskov takes one on the button.
Nordskov scores with a sloppy right hand. Payakarakatong should have avoided that one.
Nordskov tests Payakarakatong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nordskov scores with a jab. Payakarakatong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook.
Payakarakatong closes the distance and clinches up with Nordskov, looking for a takedown. Payakarakatong pushes Nordskov against the cage but Nordskov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Payakarakatong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Payakarakatong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nordskov.
A lazy left from Payakarakatong finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Payakarakatong is predictable there
and Nordskov counters with a straight right hand.
Payakarakatong moves into the clinch successfully.
Nordskov tries a body shot but Payakarakatong blocks it.
Nordskov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Payakarakatong misses with some punches.
Nordskov pushes Payakarakatong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Payakarakatong can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payakarakatong blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
Mads Nordskov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Payakarakatong fails to land.
Payakarakatong lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nordskov.
Nordskov gets underhooks to prevent Payakarakatong's takedown attempt.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Nordskov on the inside.
Nordskov misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Nordskov.
Nordskov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nordskov misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nordskov.
Nordskov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payakarakatong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Payakarakatong avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Nordskov breaks from the clinch.
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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mads Nordskov!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mads Nordskov thanked Aspire Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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