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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kazuka Fuujin (ranked 39 p4p, 2 weight class) and Mads Nordskov (ranked 76 p4p, 5 weight class). Fuujin comes to the cage accompanied by a lot of Asian swag in this young man. 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.
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139 lbs
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138 lbs
31 - 10 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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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
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kazuka Fuujin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mads Nordskov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fuujin tries a head kick but it misses.
Fuujin gets tackled into the cage by Nordskov. Nordskov maintains the clinch.
Fuujin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fuujin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fuujin scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Nordskov.
Nordskov prevents Fuujin from breaking the clinch.
Fuujin swings wildly with an uppercut but Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fuujin blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
Fuujin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fuujin tries to work over Nordskov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nordskov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fuujin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuujin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Fuujin controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Nordskov.
Fuujin wants to break free but Nordskov has control.
Fuujin works on Nordskov's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Nordskov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nordskov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordskov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fuujin.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Nordskov.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Fuujin avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Fuujin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nordskov lands a body punch.
Fuujin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nordskov or not.
Fuujin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Fuujin avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Nordskov misses with a punch on the inside.
Nordskov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fuujin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fuujin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fuujin pushes Nordskov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fuujin prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fuujin gets through Nordskov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nordskov blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nordskov misses with a body punch.
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!
Fuujin tries a body shot but Nordskov blocks it.
Fuujin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fuujin lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nordskov is not content to let Fuujin control the position.
Fuujin slows the pace down in half guard.
Fuujin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nordskov for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin wants to pass the guard but Nordskov is defending well.
Fuujin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nordskov keeps working.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fuujin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nordskov defending well as Fuujin loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fuujin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fuujin, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nordskov scores with a jab. Fuujin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fuujin looks to land a left hand but Nordskov moved out of range nicely.
Nordskov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fuujin defending well as Nordskov loads up on a big left hand.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fuujin throws a body shot but no joy.
Nordskov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fuujin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fuujin throws a hook but Nordskov avoids it easily.
Fuujin throws a big shot that misses.
Nordskov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nordskov misses the shot to the body.
Nordskov wants to clinch.
Nordskov throws a shot from downtown. Fuujin moves away and avoids it.
Nordskov throws a hook but Fuujin blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nordskov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fuujin. That did some damage!
Nordskov lunges at Fuujin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fuujin's hand.
Fuujin throws a hook but Nordskov avoids it easily.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fuujin manages to avoid it.
Fuujin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nordskov was covering up waiting for the punch and Fuujin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuka Fuujin 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.
Fuujin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nordskov quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuujin trying to mount his opponent but Nordskov defends it.
Nordskov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Fuujin passes to full mount!
Fuujin controlling his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuujin goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Nordskov turns into him and now he's in Fuujin's guard.
Fuujin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nordskov can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordskov wants to control from the top but Fuujin keeps moving.
Fuujin can't keep his opponent in guard - Nordskov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Well, if Nordskov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fuujin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fuujin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuujin looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin has a hand on Nordskov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Nordskov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Kazuka Fuujin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fuujin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fuujin tries to hold on but Nordskov pushes him away.
Fuujin tries to reverse the position but Nordskov maintains control.
Nordskov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin is working to get back to half guard.
Nordskov controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fuujin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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.
Nordskov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fuujin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mads Nordskov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fuujin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Fuujin misses with a low kick.
Nordskov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fuujin shoots in looking for a takedown. Nordskov tries to sprawl out of it but Fuujin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nordskov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nordskov looks to land a left hand but Fuujin moved out of range nicely.
Fuujin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nordskov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nordskov stuffs the takedown attempt from Fuujin. Fuujin gets slowly back to his feet.
Nordskov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fuujin throws a leg kick but Nordskov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big right from Fuujin misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuujin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fuujin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nordskov. Nordskov obviously looking to wear him down.
Fuujin moves out of range of the body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fuujin, as that shot connected.
Nordskov scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordskov. Fuujin does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordskov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fuujin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fuujin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nordskov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fuujin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nordskov avoids the body shot from Fuujin.
Fuujin looks for a takedown but Nordskov sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuka Fuujin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nordskov scores with a leg kick.
Nordskov tries to clinch but Fuujin is having none of it.
Nordskov scores with a jab to the head.
Fuujin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nordskov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fuujin has time to react.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fuujin 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 looks for the body kick but Fuujin saw that one coming.
A clash of legs there as Nordskov blocks the low kick.
Nordskov clobbers Fuujin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nordskov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fuujin slips a straight right by Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
Fuujin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Some bone on bone action there as Nordskov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nordskov quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nordskov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fuujin slows the pace down in half guard.
Fuujin wants to take a breather but Nordskov is having none of it.
Nordskov trying to control but Fuujin postures up.
Nordskov won't allow Fuujin to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fuujin wants to work for an arm triangle but Nordskov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nordskov lands a jab to the head.
Fuujin moves out of range of the strikes.
Nordskov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fuujin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fuujin.
Nordskov tries a head kick but it misses.
Nordskov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fuujin doesn't seem bothered though.
Nordskov is looking to clinch.
Mads Nordskov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin looks to land a body kick but Nordskov moved away.
Fuujin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fuujin takes one to the chin there.
Nordskov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fuujin.
Fuujin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuujin swings around for an armbar but Nordskov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Fuujin's guard.
Fuujin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nordskov passes into half guard.
Fuujin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nordskov prevents Fuujin from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mads Nordskov really 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.
Fuujin blocks the body kick.
Nordskov lands a nice shot to the body.
Fuujin jabs Nordskov right on the nose. Nordskov blinks but takes it well.
Nordskov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fuujin.
An attempted straight right counter from Fuujin misses the target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nordskov!
Fuujin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nordskov slips under a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fuujin.
Nordskov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fuujin throws a body shot but no joy.
Nordskov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fuujin.
Nordskov avoids a kick to the body.
Fuujin defending well as Nordskov loads up on a big left hand.
Nordskov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fuujin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fuujin scores with a jab. Nordskov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordskov misses with a hook.
Nordskov slips under a jab.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fuujin lands with an uppercut that bounces Nordskov off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordskov defending well as Fuujin loads up on a big left hand.
Nordskov scores with a hook.
Nordskov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nordskov throws a big shot that misses.
Fuujin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fuujin misses with a hook
and Nordskov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nordskov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Some bone on bone action there as Nordskov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fuujin.
Nordskov tries to clinch up.
Fuujin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fuujin throws a chopping leg kick but Nordskov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fuujin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fuujin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fuujin slips under a jab from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fuujin misses with a looping right.
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 throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fuujin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nordskov checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nordskov 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 Fuujin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fuujin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nordskov lands a jab to the head.
Nordskov throws a right and a left that Fuujin avoids nicely.
Nordskov moves out of range of the strikes.
Fuujin lands the left hand.
Nordskov misses with a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Fuujin misses the target.
Fuujin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nordskov.
Nordskov throws an overhand right that lands on Fuujin's shoulder, as Fuujin tries to avoid the shot.
Fuujin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nordskov.
Fuujin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nordskov.
Fuujin is looking to score with low kicks.
Fuujin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nordskov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fuujin is able to avoid easily.
Fuujin ducks under a wild hook from Nordskov.
Fuujin scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Nordskov.
Fuujin throws a low kick, looking for Nordskov's leg but Nordskov calmly moves out of range.
Fuujin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nordskov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nordskov has time to react.
Nordskov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good work by Nordskov as he checks the leg kick.
Fuujin misses with a hook. Nordskov ducked under it nicely.
Fuujin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nordskov doesn't seem bothered though.
Nordskov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fuujin misses with a looping right.
Nordskov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fuujin blocks it well.
Fuujin just misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov throws a jab when Fuujin was well out of range.
Fuujin misses with a hook.
Fuujin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nordskov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fuujin if he has to take too many more of those.
Fuujin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nordskov throws out the jab.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
Fuujin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Fuujin misses the target.
Fuujin is looking to chop away at Nordskov's legs.
Nordskov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fuujin scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nordskov lands with an overhand left.
Nordskov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fuujin is looking to chop away at Nordskov's legs.
Fuujin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fuujin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nordskov is looking to slow Fuujin down with leg kicks.
Nordskov slips a straight right by Fuujin.
Fuujin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fuujin, as that shot connected.
Fuujin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nordskov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters circling - Nordskov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fuujin throws a hook to the side of Nordskov's head but Nordskov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fuujin in his tracks.
Fuujin darts in looking for a takedown but Nordskov gets double underhooks and turns Fuujin into the cage.
Fuujin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fuujin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nordskov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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 Kazuka Fuujin will probably get the nod.
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!
Fuujin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nordskov scores with a jab.
Nordskov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nordskov slips a straight right by Fuujin.
Fuujin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nordskov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fuujin.
Fuujin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nordskov pushes Fuujin away with a front kick.
Fuujin just misses with a punch to the body.
Fuujin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Fuujin.
Fuujin throws a hook but Nordskov blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuujin throws an overhand right that lands on Nordskov's shoulder, as Nordskov tries to avoid the shot.
Nordskov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nordskov.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nordskov.
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!
Nice shot lands for Nordskov.
Fuujin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fuujin misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuujin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fuujin checks the leg kick.
Fuujin walks into a straight right hand from Nordskov.
Nordskov scores with a decent looking hook.
Fuujin lands a nice looking body shot.
Fuujin misses with a kick to the body.
Nordskov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fuujin.
Fuujin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nordskov slips under a jab from Fuujin.
Fuujin throws a jab but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Good standup being displayed there by Nordskov as he connects with a hook.
Nordskov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fuujin.
Nice defenses there by Fuujin.
Nordskov throws a leg kick
and Fuujin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nordskov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fuujin tries a low kick but Nordskov avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Fuujin misses the target.
Nordskov slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordskov misses the shot to the body.
Fuujin 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 missing with a left hand there. Fuujin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nordskov misses the shot to the body.
Fuujin checks the leg kick nicely there.
And Fuujin counters with a quick kick to the body but Nordskov blocks it.
Fuujin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nordskov counters with a nice body kick.
Fuujin just misses with a punch to the body.
Fuujin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Nordskov misses.
Fuujin scoring well with a low kick there.
Nordskov throws an overhand right that lands on Fuujin's shoulder, as Fuujin tries to avoid the shot.
Nordskov moves into the clinch.
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Fuujin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fuujin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nordskov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fuujin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nordskov blocking some punches.
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Fuujin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fuujin misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fuujin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fuujin tries to pull guard but Nordskov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fuujin.
Fuujin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fuujin blocks an uppercut.
Fuujin lands a shot to the body.
Fuujin misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Nordskov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nordskov lands a hook that snaps the head of Fuujin backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fuujin.
Nordskov is leaning against Fuujin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Fuujin.
A head punch on the inside from Nordskov fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Fuujin fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin lands with a left to the head.
Fuujin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nordskov or not.
A body shot lands from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fuujin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fuujin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fuujin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nordskov.
A nice left hand lands by Nordskov.
Fuujin prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Fuujin prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Fuujin scores with a shot to the side of Nordskov's head.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fuujin manages to break the clinch.
Nordskov moves out of range of the leg kick from Fuujin.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mads Nordskov.
I think Nordskov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mads Nordskov!
Mads Nordskov is the new bantamweight champion!
Mads Nordskov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Aspire Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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