Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: FWFC 5 : Revenge
Date: Nov 11, 2021

#R1#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
Boaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nordskov. #TD#
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. #SUB#
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.#T3#
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! #SUB#
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. #T4#
Boaz trying to control here. #SUB#
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.#SUB2#
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.#R2#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
Nordskov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD2#
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. #T3#
Nordskov is in trouble now - Boaz has advanced to mount!
Boaz tries to control but Nordskov wriggling away. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
Boaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4##SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
Boaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nordskov defends well.#SUB2#
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.#R3#
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.#TD2#
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.#REVR#
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. #T1#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T2#
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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
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.#CUT2#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.#T4#
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.#CL2#
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. #BC#
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!#R4#
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.#CL#
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. #T1#
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.#CL2#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Boaz. #TD2#
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.#R5#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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.

Event: SYN 824 Mumu 3.0 vs. Reinikain
Date: Aug 15, 2021

#R1#
Nordskov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Amodei with a nice calf kick.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut
and Amodei counters with a low kick, right behind Nordskov 's knee.
Nordskov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Amodei backs up against the cage.
Nordskov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amodei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nordskov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#It looks like Giuseppe Amodei has been cut.
Donk. Nordskov catches Amodei right on the button with a cross.
Amodei slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Amodei releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
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 with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Amodei to score with a decent uppercut.
Nordskov throws an overhand right that lands on Amodei's shoulder, as Amodei tries to avoid the shot.
Amodei chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Amodei.
Nordskov misses with a double jab.
Amodei throws out a counter right but Nordskov avoids it with no problem.
Amodei blocks a head kick by Nordskov.
Amodei walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nordskov throws a hook to the side of Amodei's head but Amodei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Amodei smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Amodei.
Amodei throws a good cross that connects.
Nordskov swings widly with a right hand
and Amodei counters with a right hand to the body.
Amodei works the jab nicely.
Nordskov throws a head kick but Amodei moves out of range. #T1#
Nordskov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Amodei can pounce on him.
Jab by Nordskov.
Amodei defending well as Nordskov loads up on a big left hand.
Amodei works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nordskov throws an off balance right hand
and Amodei counters with a stiff right hand.
Amodei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nordskov.
Nordskov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nordskov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Amodei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nordskov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nordskov throws a series of punches but Amodei avoids them all with ease.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nordskov misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amodei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
Amodei is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nordskov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Amodei feints and then cracks Nordskov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nordskov down.
Nordskov moves forwards but Amodei connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nordskov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Amodei gets a clinch.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Amodei lands with a light punch inside.
Amodei is leaning against Nordskov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Amodei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Amodei.
Amodei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Nordskov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Amodei.
A nice right hand lands inside from Amodei.
Nice body punch from Amodei - that landed with a thud.
Amodei lands with a right to the head.
Amodei lands with a short shot to the head.
Amodei throws a head punch that misses.
Nordskov working aggressively here.
Amodei lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nordskov or not.
Nordskov blocks a body shot from Amodei.
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Amodei.
Nordskov lands a shoulder strike.
Amodei throws a punch but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Amodei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amodei.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Nordskov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amodei blocks an uppercut.
Amodei blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Amodei struggles to land a body shot inside as Nordskov controls his hands.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
Amodei misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Amodei.
A short right from Amodei on the inside.
Nordskov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Amodei has a couple of punches blocked by Nordskov.
Amodei has a couple of punches blocked by Nordskov.
Still in the clinch, Nordskov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Amodei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amodei misses with some punches.
Amodei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Amodei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Amodei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amodei scores with a nice hook to the head.
Amodei lands with a light punch inside.
Amodei misses with a punch on the inside.
Amodei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nordskovs head.
Nordskov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nordskov. #T4#
Amodei throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Amodei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei has a couple of punches blocked by Nordskov.
A shot in the inside from Amodei.
Amodei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Amodei blocks an uppercut.
Amodei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nordskov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nordskov working aggressively here.
Amodei misses with some punches.
Amodei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Amodei as the two fighters clinch.
Amodei lands a left hand.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Amodei throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nordskov.
Amodei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch on the inside from Nordskov fails to land.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Amodei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Amodei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Amodei dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Giuseppe Amodei's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Amodei moves out of range as Nordskov strikes.
Nordskov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amodei.
Nordskov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nordskov throws a sloppy head kick and Amodei moves out of range easily.
Mads Nordskov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Amodei moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nordskov throws a looping overhand right but Amodei ducks down to avoid it.
Amodei paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Amodei on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Amodei scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nordskov misses with a double jab
enabling Amodei to counter with a crisp jab.
Nordskov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nordskov throws a series of punches but Amodei moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Amodei lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nordskov doesn't seem phased though.
Amodei thuds his right hand into Nordskov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nordskov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nordskov connects with a looping right hand.
Amodei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nordskov throws a series of punches but Amodei moves out of range.
No joy there for Amodei, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Nordskov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Amodei dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nordskov. That did some damage!
Amodei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nordskov lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Nordskov throws a lazy uppercut
and Amodei makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nordskov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nordskov misses with a hook. Amodei ducked under it nicely.
Amodei bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Amodei thumps Nordskov with a low kick.
Nordskov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Amodei slips a straight right by Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a hook but Amodei avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a head kick that misses.
Nordskov throws out a loose jab but Amodei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amodei let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Giuseppe Amodei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nordskov misses with a left hand
and Amodei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nordskov throws out a loose jab but Amodei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nordskov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Amodei.#TD2#
Amodei scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amodei wants to control but Nordskov is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB2#
Amodei is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nordskov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Nordskov is not content to let Amodei control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amodei tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Amodei wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nordskov keeps working. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nordskov looks to land a right hand but Amodei moved out of range.
Nordskov tries to bum rush Amodei with a series of wild strikes but Amodei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nordskov tries to bum rush Amodei with a series of wild strikes but Amodei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Amodei connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Amodei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Giuseppe Amodei will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Giuseppe Amodei's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nordskov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nordskov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Amodei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Amodei defending well as Nordskov loads up on a big left hand.
Nordskov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A combination from Nordskov does no damage.
Nordskov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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.
Nordskov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut
and Amodei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut.
Amodei scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Amodei with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordskov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amodei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Amodei feints a counter leg kick.
Amodei is looking to slow Nordskov down with leg kicks.
Nordskov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nordskov misses with a hook. Amodei ducked under it nicely.
Nordskov misses with a straight right.
Amodei is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Amodei has closed the distance and engaged Nordskov in a clinch.
Amodei lands a left hand. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Amodei.
Nordskov blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Amodei.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Amodei working aggressively here.
Nordskov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Still in the clinch, Amodei scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nordskov working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Amodei fails to land.
Nordskov blocks a body shot from Amodei.
Nordskov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amodei.
Amodei gets through Nordskov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Amodei digs a right hand underneath Nordskov's ribcage. Nordskov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Amodei blocking some punches.
A short left from Amodei.
Nordskov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Amodei lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Amodei is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Amodei perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mads Nordskov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Amodei uses his free foot to push down on Nordskov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nordskov.
Amodei can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nordskov is looking to escape.
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.
Amodei wants to take Nordskov's back here but Nordskov is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #T3#
Amodei moves to back control.
Good control from Amodei.
Giuseppe Amodei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nordskov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Nordskov staying busy and making it hard for Amodei to control.
Amodei is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Amodei's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

And that's the end of the fight!
Giuseppe Amodei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Amodei 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe Amodei!
Giuseppe Amodei was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SYN 814 Maluga vs. McNasty
Date: Jul 11, 2021

#R1#
Nordskov misses with a hook. Zetsika ducked under it nicely.
Nordskov looks to land a combination but Zetsika avoids it well. #CL2#
Zetsika fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nordskov, pushing him back against the cage.
Zetsika tries to score a body lock takedown but Nordskov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nordskov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zetsika backwards.
Zetsika is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nordskov is defending well.
Zetsika jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nordskov walks away with a smile on his face. Zetsika gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mads Nordskov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Zetsika.
Nordskov tries to bum rush Zetsika with a series of wild strikes but Zetsika uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zetsika has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice cross by Nordskov.#CUT#It looks like Antonio Zetsika has been cut.
Zetsika slips a straight right by Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zetsika.#ROC#Zetsika is rocked!
Nordskov throws an uppercut from hell that sends Zetsika clean off his feet! He's out cold! Nordskov stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mads Nordskov!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mads Nordskov thanked KOMBAT KLOTHING for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: SYN 803 Whymer vs. Al Din
Date: Jun 07, 2021

#R1#
Thomas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A left lands for Thomas.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Thomas gets a clinch.
Thomas takes a shot to the head.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
Nordskov working aggressively here.
Thomas lands with a short shot to the head.
Thomas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thomas is looking to control Nordskov's arms but Nordskov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thomas has his back to the cage.
Thomas misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov prevents a body shot from Thomas.
Thomas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thomas lands a body shot.
Thomas working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Thomas.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
Nordskov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thomas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thomas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thomas lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
Thomas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nordskov or not.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nordskov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nordskov prevents a body shot from Thomas.
Thomas lands a nice uppercut.
Nordskov pushes Thomas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thomas blocking some punches.
Thomas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Thomas.
Nordskov working aggressively here.
Thomas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Thomas misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nordskov working aggressively here.
Thomas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thomas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nordskov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Thomas on the inside.
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
A hook to the body from Thomas.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
Thomas digs a right hand underneath Nordskov's ribcage. Nordskov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
Nordskov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thomas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Nordskov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nordskov blocks a body shot from Thomas.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
Thomas leaning against his opponent.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
Nordskov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nordskov misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomas has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nordskov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thomas can turn it around.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
Nordskov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thomas throws a punch but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Nordskov lands a left hand.
Thomas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thomas misses with some punches.
Nordskov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thomas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
Thomas scores with a shot to the side of Nordskov's head.
A short right from Thomas on the inside.
Thomas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nordskov blocks a body shot from Thomas.
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Thomas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Thomas scores with a shot to the side of Nordskov's head.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nordskov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas blocking some punches.
Nordskov misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas.
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nordskov.
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
Nordskov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thomas struggles to land a body shot inside as Nordskov controls his hands.
Thomas is trying to maintain a safe position but Nordskov gets an underhook and turns Thomas into the cage.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Thomas lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thomas.
Thomas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas tries to work over Nordskov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thomas tries to stall but Nordskov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thomas.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thomas.
Nordskov misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Thomas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Thomas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nordskov misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Nordskov tries to keep at a distance but Thomas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nordskov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thomas tries to throw a body punch but Nordskov avoids it by throwing Thomas back against the cage.
Thomas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thomas takes a shot to the head.
Nordskov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tom Thomas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nordskov gets through Thomas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thomas lands with a short shot to the head.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Thomas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thomas misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Nordskov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thomas blocking some punches.
Thomas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thomas tries to throw a body punch but Nordskov avoids it by throwing Thomas back against the cage.
Nordskov misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Nordskov fails to land. #T1#
Nordskov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nordskov blocking some punches.
Thomas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thomas effectively controlling the action here.
Thomas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Nordskov.
Thomas blocking some punches.
Thomas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nordskov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thomas struggles to land a body shot inside as Nordskov controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nordskov lands a right hand.
Nordskov blocks a body shot from Thomas.
Thomas blocking some punches.
Thomas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomas lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Nordskov controls the action.
Nordskov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thomas throws a punch but it's blocked by Nordskov. #T2#
Nordskov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Nordskov misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Nordskov.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Thomas pushes Nordskov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nordskov blocking some punches.
Nordskov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nordskov misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thomas lands a shot to the body.
Nordskov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Thomas.
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Nordskov controls the action.
Nordskov misses with some punches.
Nordskov working aggressively here. #T3#
Nordskov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thomas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Thomas on the inside.
Nordskov blocks a body shot from Thomas.
Nordskov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike.
Thomas lands with a right to the head.
Thomas takes a shot to the head.
Nordskov scores with a shoulder strike.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nordskov.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nordskov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thomas lands a body shot.
Thomas pushes Nordskov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thomas scores with a shot to the side of Nordskov's head. #T4#
Thomas lands with a short shot to the head.
Nordskov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Thomas throws a punch but it's blocked by Nordskov.
A shot in the inside from Thomas.
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas.
Nordskov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas lands a left hand.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike.
Thomas 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.
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
Thomas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thomas lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Nordskov takes a shot to the head.
Thomas lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Nordskov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Nordskov missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheers as Thomas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nordskov doesn't seem phased though.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Nordskov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nordskov slips a straight right by Thomas.
Nordskov throws a right and a left that Thomas avoids nicely.
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That kick from Thomas tenderised Nordskov's leg. Nordskov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Nordskov.#CL2#
Thomas moves into the clinch.
A short left from Thomas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Thomas stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nordskov working aggressively here.
Thomas tries a body shot but Nordskov blocks it.
Nordskov misses with some punches.
Thomas taking a breather.
Thomas struggles to land a body shot inside as Nordskov controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Thomas. #T1#
Nordskov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thomas blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Thomas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Thomas scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Thomas lands with a left to the head.
Thomas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Thomas struggles to land a body shot inside as Nordskov controls his hands.
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas misses with the head strike.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
Thomas tries to throw a body punch but Nordskov avoids it by throwing Thomas back against the cage.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thomas.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thomas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land 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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas.
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nordskov lands a right hand.
Mads Nordskov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
Nordskov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Nordskov working aggressively here.
Thomas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nordskov blocking some punches.
A short right from Nordskov on the inside.
Thomas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nordskov.
Thomas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thomas throws a punch but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Thomas content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nordskov prevents a body shot from Thomas.
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A hook to the body from Thomas. #T3#
Thomas blocking some punches.
Thomas blocking some punches.
Thomas scores with a shot to the side of Nordskov's head.
Thomas lands a body punch.
Nordskov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thomas tries to work over Nordskov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nordskov lands with a short shot to the head.
Nordskov blocks a body shot from Thomas.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nordskov.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Thomas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thomas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Thomas.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nordskov.
Thomas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
Nordskov misses with some punches.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
Tom Thomas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
A right handed body shot lands from Thomas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nordskov working aggressively here.
Nordskov misses with a punch on the inside.
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nordskov misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tom Thomas.
Well Thomas 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Thomas!
A victorious Tom Thomas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Arteta vs Camara
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
Joe ducks under a wild hook from Nordskov.
Joe tries to clinch up but Nordskov circles away and keeps his distance.
Nordskov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nordskov swings for the body but Joe moves out of range.
Joe needs to keep his hands up - Nordskov had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Nordskov tries to keep at a distance but Joe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nordskov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Joe's efforts to push away.
Nordskov misses with the head strike. #BC#
Joe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nordskov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov jabs Joe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Joe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Joe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nordskov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Joe scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nordskov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Joe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordskov. Joe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joe dives in for a single leg takedown but Nordskov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nordskov.
Nordskov lands a left hand.
Nordskov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Nordskov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nordskov misses with a punch on the inside.
Nordskov working aggressively here.
Nordskov misses with a punch on the inside.
Joe blocking some punches.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Joe avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Nordskov lands a right hand.
Joe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nordskov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glass Joe. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Joe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nordskov checks a leg kick nicely.
Joe throws a head kick but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Joe drops his hands momentarily and Nordskov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nordskov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Joe is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nordskov but Nordskov pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Nordskov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Joe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nordskov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Nordskov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nordskov circles away from the clinch attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nordskov.
Joe goes for a double leg but Nordskov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nordskov continues to drive forward.
Joe blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Nordskov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mads Nordskov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nordskov throws a front kick that sends Joe stumbling back into the cage.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nordskov looks to land a right hand but Joe moved out of range.
Nordskov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Nordskov. #CL#
Joe moves into range and clinches up with Nordskov.
Joe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nordskov has him pressed against the cage.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joe tries a knee to the head but Nordskov blocks it.
Joe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joe has been working on his balance at EFC Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Nordskov.#T3#
Joe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Joe can't find room to land a body shot as Nordskov controls the action.
Joe wants to take the fight to the mat but Nordskov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Nordskov. #BC#
Joe breaks from the clinch.
Nordskov connects with the punch.
Joe throws a lazy head kick
and Nordskov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nordskov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nordskov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Joe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nordskov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nordskov throws a hook but Joe blocks it.
Nordskov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nordskov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nordskov swings for the body but Joe moves out of range.
Joe tries to counter with a takedown but Nordskov is quick to defend against it.
Joe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nordskov throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Joe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Joe moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joe ducks under a wild hook from Nordskov.
Nordskov lands with a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Nordskov there.
Nordskov delivers a nice body kick.
Joe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nordskov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Joe somewhat.
Joe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Joe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joe misses with a body shot.
Joe moves in looking to clinch but Nordskov pushes him off.
Nordskov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Joe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nordskov finds it's way round the side to connect with Joe's head.
Joe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joe takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mads Nordskov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Joe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Joe is just out of range.
Nordskov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Joe drops his hands momentarily and Nordskov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice body kick there by Nordskov.
Nordskov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Joe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A good leg kick by Nordskov. #CL#
Joe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nordskov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nordskov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Nordskov fails to land.
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Joe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nordskov working aggressively here.
Joe prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Nordskov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joe's elbow.
Nordskov misses with a body punch.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joe displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nordskov up against the cage.
Nordskov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Joe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nordskov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nordskov. #BC2#
Nordskov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nordskov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Joe misses with a takedown attempt
and Nordskov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nordskov misses with the body kick
and Joe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Joe tries for a takedown but Nordskov circles away easily
and Nordskov counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glass Joe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nordskov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nordskov misses with a head kick.
Joe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nordskov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nordskov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Joe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Nordskov closes the distance and clinches.
Nordskov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joe jumps guard but Nordskov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Joe is trying to pull guard but Nordskov has him pressed against the cage.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nordskov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Joe avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Joe is trying to force a seperation but Nordskov has the dominant position.
Nordskov tries a body shot but Joe blocks it.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Joe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nordskov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nordskov lands a nice hook to Joe's body. Joe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Joe ducks under a wild hook from Nordskov.
An inside leg kick lands from Nordskov.
Nordskov sizes up Joe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Joe closes the distance and clinches up with Nordskov, looking for a takedown. Joe pushes Nordskov against the cage but Nordskov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nordskov moves out of range as Joe strikes.
Joe moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNordskov.
Joe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab from Nordskov finds it's way through Joe's defenses.
Nordskov connects with a body shot.
Nordskov tries to clinch but Joe is having none of it.
Nordskov scores with a nice right hand. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Joe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mads Nordskov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Nordskov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordskov fakes the leg kick and cracks Joe in the body.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joe manages to avoid it.
Nordskov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nordskov throws the kick towards the body but Joe avoids it.
Nordskov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nordskov with a nice calf kick.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Nordskov scores with a shot to the body.
Glass Joe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nordskov connects with a body shot.
Nordskov dodges the punch combination from Joe.
Joe doesn't manage to clinch there - Nordskov circles away.
Nordskov stuffs the takedown.
Joe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nordskov defends well and Joe ends up having to push Nordskov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nordskov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is 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! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nordskov lands a nice hook to Joe's body. Joe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Nordskov. No joy for Joe on that attempt.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Joe is just out of range.
Nordskov scoring well with a low kick there.
Joe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses the shot to the body.
Joe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nordskov as he jumps to the side.
Good exchange - Nordskov coming out on top.
Nordskov swats away the attempt to clinch by Joe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nordskov as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glass Joe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut there from Nordskov.
Joe lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Nordskov tests Joe's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Nordskov rushes Joe and presses him up against the cage.
Nordskov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Joe.
Joe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joe stalling.
Nordskov lands a nice shot to the body.
Joe is trying to break the clinch but Nordskov is controlling him.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joe's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joe.
Mads Nordskov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nordskov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Joe tries to pull guard but Nordskov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Joe.
Nordskov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Joe.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joe's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joe. #T2#
Joe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Joe blocks an uppercut.
Joe fails to pull guard.
Nordskov prevents Joe from breaking the clinch.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Nordskov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joe can't break the clinch.
Nordskov prevents a body shot from Joe.
Nordskov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nordskov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joe misses with an elbow strike.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Joe. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Nordskov digs a right hand underneath Joe's ribcage. Joe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Joe prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov lands an uppercut.
Nordskov misses with a punch on the inside.
Nordskov misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nordskov. #T3#
Joe stalling the fight.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joe is trying to pull guard but Nordskov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nordskov misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Nordskov - that landed with a thud.
Joe 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 misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Nordskov.
A body shot lands from Nordskov.
Nordskov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Joe lands a knee to the body.
Joe missing with knees to the body.
Joe has Nordskov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nordskov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nordskov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Nordskov on the inside.
Nordskov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov pushes Joe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Joe controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nordskov scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Nordskov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Nordskov misses.
The fighters circling - Nordskov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nordskov throws a wild body kick that Joe sees coming a mile off.
Joe shoots in for a takedown but Nordskov shows good takedown defense.
It seemed like Nordskov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Joe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nordskov lands with a straight right. Joe didn't see that one coming.
Nordskov digs a good hook to Joe's body.
Nordskov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nordskov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Joe with a body shot.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joe was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
Glass Joe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mads Nordskov!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mads Nordskov waved his t-shirt featuring Aspire Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: SMASH: Bee vs Neves
Date: Mar 06, 2021

#R1#
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Nordskov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nordskov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nordskov is able to avoid easily.
Sitsongrit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nordskov.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sitsongrit is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nordskov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sitsongrit is able to avoid easily.
Nordskov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nordskov doesn't seem bothered though.
Nordskov wants to clinch up but Sitsongrit keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Nordskov closes the distance and clinches.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Nordskov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nordskov's gas tank.
Nordskov misses with a body punch.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Nordskov controls the action. #T1#
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Nordskov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nordskov tries to break the clinch but Sitsongrit is controlling the position.
Nordskov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nordskov.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sitsongrit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sitsongrit gets through Nordskov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Nordskov lands a left hand.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nordskov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nordskov tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow. #T2#
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
Still in the clinch, Nordskov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Nordskov digs a right hand underneath Sitsongrit's ribcage. Sitsongrit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nordskov is leaning against Sitsongrit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Nordskov blocks it.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Nordskov misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit. #BC2#
Nordskov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Sitsongrit has managed to clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Nordskov misses with some punches.
Nordskov misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Nordskov working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Nordskov misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Nordskov.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nordskov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nordskov works on Sitsongrit's body with a couple of short punches.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nordskov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Nordskov lands a shot to the body.
Nordskov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit is working Nordskov over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nordskov's elbow. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Nordskov.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov lands a hook that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Nordskov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nordskov's gas tank.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nordskov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Nordskov lands a right hand.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Nordskov misses with a body punch.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Nordskov controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yodsawan Sitsongrit 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.#R2#
Nordskov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nordskov slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
A little jabbing left from Nordskov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nordskov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A clash of legs there as Sitsongrit blocks the low kick.
Sitsongrit thumps Nordskov with a low kick.
Nordskov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nordskov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nordskov, as that shot connected.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nordskov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit lunges at Nordskov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nordskov's hand.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Nordskov defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Nordskov throws a push kick but Sitsongrit slaps the foot to one side.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nordskov can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Nordskov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit scores with the left hand. Nordskov knows he should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nordskov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nordskov slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Nordskov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nordskov moves out of range of the strikes.
Nordskov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nordskov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nordskov.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Nordskov throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Nordskov moved out of range nicely.
Good work by Nordskov as he checks the leg kick.
Nordskov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Nordskov slips the punch.
Nordskov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sitsongrit blocks it well.
Sitsongrit drops his hands momentarily and Nordskov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight on the outside.
Nordskov misses with a looping right.#T2#
Nordskov throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit tried to counter with a leg kick but Nordskov avoided it.
Nordskov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nordskov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Nordskov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sitsongrit under the eye.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Nordskov avoids the punch easily.
Nordskov tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nordskov checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nordskov is out of range.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Nordskov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nordskov moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nordskov.
Sitsongrit swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nordskov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Nordskov.
A head kick misses from Nordskov.
Nordskov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range and Nordskov settles back down. #T3#
Nordskov lands with a right hand.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Nordskov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nordskov lands a head shot.
Nordskov staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nordskov.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Nordskov.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Nordskov should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nordskov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sitsongrit swats away the attempt to clinch by Nordskov.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
Nordskov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Nordskov looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov. #T4#
Donk. Sitsongrit catches Nordskov right on the button with a cross.
Nordskov stuns Sitsongrit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses.
Nordskov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nordskov throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Nordskov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nordskov wants to clinch.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nordskov throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick.
Sitsongrit 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 slips under a jab.
Nordskov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nordskov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Nordskov throws a front kick aimed at Sitsongrit's knee but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Yodsawan Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sitsongrit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nordskov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nordskov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit connects with the punch.
Nordskov checks the leg kick.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Nordskov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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 walks into a jab.
Sitsongrit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Nordskov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Nordskov avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nordskov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nordskov. #T1#
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Nordskov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nordskov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sitsongrit checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A leg kick checked by Nordskov.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nordskov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nordskov misses the body punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick from Nordskov.
Nordskov looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nordskov throws out the jab.
As Nordskov backs away, Sitsongrit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Nordskov throws a big shot that misses.
Nordskov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Nordskov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Nordskov is looking to clinch. #T2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sitsongrit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nordskov throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Nordskov misses with a body punch
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Nordskov.
Nordskov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
Nordskov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Nordskov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A cross from Sitsongrit lands.
Sitsongrit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Nordskov.
Nordskov tries to clinch but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Nordskov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Nordskov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Nordskov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nordskov throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Nordskov moves away and avoids it.
Nordskov looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
Sitsongrit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nordskov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nordskov blocks the body kick.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Nordskov counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Nordskov's leg but Nordskov calmly moves out of range.
Nordskov blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Nordskov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Nordskov avoids the punch easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nordskov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Nordskov is out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nordskov lands a really nice looking cross but Sitsongrit seems unphased.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Nordskov throws a chopping leg kick but Sitsongrit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Nordskov moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.
Nordskov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit blocks the body kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the body
and Nordskov counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yodsawan Sitsongrit clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Nordskov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nordskov checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
A cross from Sitsongrit lands.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nordskov lands a lovely overhand right.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Nordskov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Nordskov misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Nordskov instigates a clinch.
Nordskov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Nordskov tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Nordskov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit. #T1#
Sitsongrit tries to work over Nordskov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
Nordskov working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nordskov's elbow.
Nice body punch from Nordskov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Nordskov blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Nordskov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nordskov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nordskov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Nordskov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Nordskov.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Nordskov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Nordskov avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Nordskov's ribcage. Nordskov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Nordskov controls his hands.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Nordskov. #T3#
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Nordskov tries to break free but Sitsongrit pushes him back against the cage.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nordskov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nordskov tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nordskov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sitsongrits head.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage. #T4#
Nordskov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Nordskov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit.
Nordskov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Yodsawan Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sitsongrit'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!#R5#
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
Nordskov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nordskov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Nordskov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nordskov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit lands with a straight right. Nordskov didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordskov. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but Nordskov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sitsongrit.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov moves out of range of the strikes.
Nordskov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Nordskov ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
A jab lands there for Nordskov.#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nordskov doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Nordskov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nordskov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nordskov defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Nordskov throws out a powerful jab.
Nordskov with a hook.
Sitsongrit defending well as Nordskov loads up on a big left hand.
Nordskov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Nordskov misses.
Nordskov tries to work over Sitsongrit's front leg with a kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Nordskov's ribs.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Nordskov's shoulder, as Nordskov tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nordskov. That did some damage!
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Nordskov.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Nordskov moves forwards but Sitsongrit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nordskov staying out of range there.
Nordskov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit tests Nordskov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nordskov misses with a head kick.
Nordskov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nordskov.
Nordskov throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordskov moves away.
Nordskov walks into a left hand.
Nordskov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Nordskov throws a low kick, looking for Sitsongrit's leg but Sitsongrit calmly moves out of range. #T3#
Sitsongrit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nordskov misses the shot to the body.
Good work by Sitsongrit as he checks the leg kick.
Nordskov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and pushes Nordskov back into the cage.
Nordskov tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nordskov prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Nordskov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Nordskov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Nordskov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Nordskov misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Nordskov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yodsawan Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sitsongrit 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yodsawan Sitsongrit!
Yodsawan Sitsongrit retains his bantamweight title!
A victorious Yodsawan Sitsongrit thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Lacplesis vs Peterson
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1#
Nordskov tries to clinch up but Durruti circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Durruti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nordskov digs a good body shot into Durruti's ribs.
Nordskov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Durruti. Durruti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Durruti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nordskov finds it's way round the side to connect with Durruti's head.
A swing and a miss from Nordskov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordskov. Durruti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nordskov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Durruti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nordskov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durruti on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nordskov misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Durruti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nordskov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Durruti on the side of the head.
Durruti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Durruti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
A little jabbing left from Durruti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Nordskov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nordskov misses the shot to the body.
Nordskov throws a poor cross that misses
and Nordskov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Mads Nordskov has been cut.
Nordskov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durruti on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Durruti throws a hook to the side of Nordskov's head but Nordskov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the body
and Durruti counters with a nice uppercut.
Nordskov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Durruti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nordskov lands with an overhand left.
Nordskov with a jab.
Durruti swats away the attempt to clinch by Nordskov.
Durruti lands the left hand.
Nordskov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordskov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Durruti throws a big counter head kick but Nordskov avoids it with no problem.
Durruti moves out of range of the strikes.
Nordskov delivers a nice body kick.
Nordskov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nordskov ducks under a wild hook from Durruti.
Nordskov lands with a cross.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durruti moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nordskov.
Durruti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nordskov has time to react.
Durruti on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Durruti moves out of range.
Durruti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nordskov. Nordskov obviously looking to wear him down.
Nordskov lands a head kick!
Nordskov takes a swing at Durruti's ribcage but misses.
Nordskov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Durruti moves out of range of the body kick from Nordskov.
It seemed like Durruti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Durruti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Nordskov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nordskov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nordskov moves in looking to clinch but Durruti pushes him off.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
Durruti throws out a counter right but Nordskov avoids it with no problem.
Durruti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
Durruti walks into a jab.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durruti.
Nordskov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Durruti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Durruti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nordskov.
Nordskov thuds his shin into the meat of Durruti's side.
Durruti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nordskov.
Nordskov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T4##CL#
Nordskov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Durruti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durruti pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Nordskov - that landed with a thud.
Nordskov misses with a body punch. #BC#
Nordskov manages to break the clinch.
Durruti with a hook.
Nordskov thuds a left hand into Durruti's body.
A slow jab from Nordskov misses its intended target.
Durruti throws out a counter right but Nordskov avoids it with no problem.
Nordskov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durruti with a nice calf kick.
Nordskov throws a wild body kick that Durruti sees coming a mile off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Durruti! But no joy.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Durruti moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mads Nordskov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mads Nordskov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nordskov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Durruti is able to avoid easily.
Durruti blocks the body kick.
Durruti is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Durruti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nordskov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nordskov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Durruti replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nordskov blocks it well.
Nordskov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Durruti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Nordskov misses the target.
Durruti raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordskov. Durruti does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick lands for Nordskov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov is looking to clinch but Durruti is avoiding it.
Nordskov throws a poor cross that misses
and Durruti counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nordskov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Durruti can do to turn this around?
Nordskov slips a straight right by Durruti.
Durruti avoids a kick to the body.
Durruti let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nordskov throws the kick towards the body but Durruti avoids it.
Durruti was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Nordskov connects with a looping right hand.
Durruti blocks a jab.#CL#
Nordskov darts in and clinches Durruti up against the cage.
Durruti working aggressively here.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Durruti controls his hands.
Nordskov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Durruti backwards.
Durruti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nordskov misses with a body punch.
Nordskov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nordskov misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Durruti fails to land.
Durruti takes a shot to the head.
Durruti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Durruti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Durruti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durruti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nordskov misses with a body punch. #T2#
Durruti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Durruti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nordskov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nordskov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nordskov, as that shot connected.
Nordskov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Durruti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durruti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nordskov throws a hook but Durruti blocks it.
Durruti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nordskov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Durruti is out of range and Nordskov settles back down.
Mads Nordskov is winning the standup battle so far.
Durruti keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Durruti wants to counter the offense by Nordskov and move into the clinch position.
Nordskov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durruti tries a quick counter leg kick but Nordskov is wise to it.
Nordskov misses the shot to the body.
Durruti is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nordskov throws out a leg kick but Durruti moves out of range and Nordskov only half commits.
Nice defenses there by Durruti.
Durruti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Nordskov.
Durruti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Durruti gets tackled into the cage by Nordskov. Nordskov maintains the clinch. #BC#
Nordskov breaks from the clinch.
Nordskov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nordskov throws the left hand but Durruti avoids the punch easily.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Durruti moves out of range.
Nordskov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Durruti is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nordskov throws a head kick that misses.
Durruti is looking for the big counter here.
Nordskov throws a jab when Durruti was well out of range.
Nordskov lands with a right hand.
Durruti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nordskov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Durruti walks into a left hand.
Nordskov throws a hook but Durruti blocks it.#T4#
Nordskov tries to clinch there but Durruti circles away.
Nordskov misses with a hook
and Durruti counters with a slapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durruti only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nordskov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Durruti.
A head kick misses from Durruti.
Nordskov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Durruti will feel that in the morning.
Nordskov swings for the body but Durruti moves out of range.
Nordskov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nordskov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Durruti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nordskov keeps the fight on the outside.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Durruti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordskov. Durruti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durruti moves away from the strike by Nordskov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mads Nordskov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mads Nordskov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nordskov tries to score with a low kick but Durruti moves his leg out of the way.
Nice cross by Nordskov.
Some bone on bone action there as Durruti checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Durruti unleashes a big counter combination but Nordskov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nordskov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nordskov throws an overhand right that lands on Durruti's shoulder, as Durruti tries to avoid the shot.
Nordskov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Durruti.
Nordskov moves in looking to clinch but Durruti pushes him off.
Durruti throws out a counter right but Nordskov avoids it with no problem.
Durruti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nordskov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Durruti is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nordskov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Durruti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nordskov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Durruti.
Durruti moves out of range as Nordskov strikes.
Durruti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Durruti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nordskov throws a leg kick
and Nordskov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nordskov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nordskov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nordskov slips under a jab.
Durruti takes one to the side of the head.
Nordskov swings for the body but Durruti moves out of range.
Nice shot by Nordskov.
A big right from Nordskov misses.
Nordskov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Durruti lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nordskov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durruti.
Durruti now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nordskov throws out a loose jab but Durruti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durruti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nordskov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Durruti takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T2#
Nordskov connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durruti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Durruti walks into a stiff left hand from Nordskov.
Nordskov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nordskov scores with a jab. Durruti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nordskov throws a leg kick but Durruti sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Durruti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nordskov throws an overhand right that lands on Durruti's shoulder, as Durruti tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the liver by Nordskov. Beautiful body shot.
Nordskov scores with a spinning back kick!
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durruti was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
Durruti doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Durruti takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nordskov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nordskov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Durruti has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nordskov.#T3#
Nordskov is looking to clinch.
Nordskov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Durruti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nordskov.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nordskov.
Durruti wants to counter the offense by Nordskov and move into the clinch position.
Nordskov scores with a nice strike.
Durruti avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durruti moves away.
Durruti flicks out a counter leg kick but Nordskov steps away.
Nordskov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Durruti at a distance.
Durruti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nordskov throws out the jab.
Nordskov takes a swing at Durruti's ribcage but misses.
Nordskov scores with a sloppy right hand. Durruti should have avoided that one.
Nordskov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Nordskov cracks Durruti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durruti manages to avoid it.
Durruti tries to counter with a clinch but Nordskov shakes him off and moves away.
Nordskov throws a sloppy head kick and Durruti moves out of range easily.
Nordskov changes levels and scores with a jab 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 just misses with a punch to the body.
Durruti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Durruti slips under a jab from Nordskov.
Nice body kick from Nordskov.
Nordskov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Durruti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nordskov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Durruti scrambles back to his feet.
Durruti feints and then cracks Nordskov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nordskov down.
Nordskov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Buenaventura Durruti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durruti missing with a left hand there. Nordskov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nordskov lands a jab to the nose.
Nordskov scores with a jab. Durruti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mads Nordskov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nordskov 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:26
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mads Nordskov!
Mads Nordskov managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Aspire Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: SMASH: Granger vs Orochi
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
Nordskov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nordskov was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Nordskov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nordskov is out of range and Sitsongrit settles back down.
Nordskov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nordskov wants to clinch.
Sitsongrit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nordskov cracks a nice hook into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Nordskov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sitsongrit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Nordskov moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nordskov lands with an overhand left.
Nordskov takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit tries a quick counter leg kick but Nordskov is wise to it.
Nordskov looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Nordskov scoring well with a low kick there.
Nordskov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Nordskov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Nordskov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sitsongrit has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Nordskov pushes Sitsongrit away with a front kick.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nordskov catches Sitsongrit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Nordskov's belly button to the back.
Sitsongrit goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Mads Nordskov has been cut.
Sitsongrit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nordskov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nordskov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nordskov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sitsongrit scrambles back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Nordskov ducks down to avoid 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!
Nordskov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nordskov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
Nordskov darts in and clinches Sitsongrit up against the cage.
Nordskov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nordskov digs a right hand underneath Sitsongrit's ribcage. Sitsongrit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
Nordskov takes a shot to the head.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Nordskov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nordskov.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Nordskov's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov digs a right hand underneath Sitsongrit's ribcage. Sitsongrit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Nordskov lands with a left to the head.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Nordskov lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nordskov lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Nordskov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sitsongrit.
Nordskov tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nordskov lands a hook that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Nordskov avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Nordskov controls his hands.
Nordskov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nordskov lands a shoulder strike.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Sitsongrit pushes Nordskov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Nordskov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.#BC2#
Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch.
Nordskov moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Nordskov misses with a straight left.
Nordskov misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Nordskov slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Nordskov throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nordskov. That did some damage!
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of Nordskov's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nordskov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nordskov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nordskov lands a glancing blow to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit cracks Nordskov with an open hand slap.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yodsawan Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mads Nordskov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nordskov throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nordskov moves forwards but Sitsongrit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nordskov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nordskov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nordskov checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nordskov doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit walks into a left hand.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit throws a push kick but Nordskov slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Sitsongrit gets a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Nordskov.
Sitsongrit presses Nordskov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordskov working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nordskov tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nordskov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards. #T1#
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nordskov or not.
Nordskov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nordskov misses with a body punch.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nordskov blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit. #BC#
Nordskov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nordskov checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Nordskov looks to land a body kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
Nordskov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sitsongrit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nordskov connects with a right hand. Sitsongrit shakes it off.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donk. Nordskov catches Sitsongrit right on the button with a cross.
Jab from Nordskov.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Sitsongrit gets a clinch.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordskov blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Nordskov controls the action.
Sitsongrit is leaning against Nordskov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Nordskov's head.
Nordskov misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit is working Nordskov over against the cage.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a punch on the inside.
Nordskov misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Nordskov.
Nordskov blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Nordskov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Nordskov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nordskov misses with some punches.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage. #T3#
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nordskov tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sitsongrit is leaning against Nordskov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Nordskov's ribcage. Nordskov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Nordskov controls his hands.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Nordskov avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Nordskov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Nordskov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nordskov blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit. #T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
A short left from Nordskov. #BC#
Nordskov manages to break the clinch.
Nordskov throws a leg kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Nordskov clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nordskov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Nordskov's head. #BC2#
Sitsongrit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Decent striking displayed by Sitsongrit there.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a push kick but Nordskov slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov tries to land a body kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Good shot there by Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a body kick that misses.
Nordskov tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
and Nordskov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yodsawan Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mads Nordskov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Nordskov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sitsongrit checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nordskov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sitsongrit.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Nordskov throws a body kick.
Nordskov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nordskov with a hook.
Nordskov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nordskov misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Nordskov's head but Nordskov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit connects with a single shot there.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Nordskov's ribcage but misses.
Nordskov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A left lands for Sitsongrit.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov throws a wild body kick that Sitsongrit sees coming a mile off.
Nordskov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nordskov connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nordskov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nordskov on the side of the head.#T1#
Nordskov ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Nordskov checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Nordskov moves forwards but Sitsongrit connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Sitsongrit has managed to clinch.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
Nordskov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Nordskov blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nordskovs head.
Nordskov working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Nordskov blocks it. #T2#
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Nordskov digs a right hand underneath Sitsongrit's ribcage. Sitsongrit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nordskov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Nordskov. #BC2#
Sitsongrit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nordskov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
Nordskov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nordskov tries to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit saw it coming and moves away.
Nordskov with a nice cross.
Nordskov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nordskov checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Nordskov loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.#T3#
Sitsongrit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nordskov throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Nordskov lands an overhand right.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Nordskov.
Nordskov staying out of range there.
Nordskov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Nordskov.
A jab from Nordskov misses.
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nordskov's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Nordskov down.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Nordskov.
Nordskov tries to clinch up but Sitsongrit circles away and keeps his distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Nordskov blocks the leg kick.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
A left lands for Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Nordskov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Nordskov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sitsongrit works the jab nicely.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nordskov's hands.
Nordskov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jab from Sitsongrit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov scores with a kick to the body.
Nordskov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nordskov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit blocks a low kick nicely.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Nordskov slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yodsawan Sitsongrit really dominated that 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!#R4#
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nordskov misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Nordskov tries to close the distance and clinch but Sitsongrit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nordskov throws a good cross that connects.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sitsongrit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sitsongrit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nordskov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nordskov checks the leg kick.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Nordskov throws a chopping leg kick but Sitsongrit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sitsongrit is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nordskov was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Nordskov's belly button to the back.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nordskov.
Nordskov lands a front kick.
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 keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nordskov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sitsongrit. That did some damage!#T1#
Nordskov cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nordskov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sitsongrit's hands.
Nordskov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Nice uppercut there from Nordskov.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nordskov checks it well.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nordskov.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Nordskov strikes.
Sitsongrit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Nordskov down.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nordskov.
Nordskov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Nordskov is out of range.
Sitsongrit tries to land a front kick but Nordskov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice shot lands for Nordskov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Nordskov lands with a nice body punch.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Nordskov.
Nordskov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it well.
Nordskov moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Nice jab there from Sitsongrit.
Nordskov misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nordskov at a distance.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Nordskov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Nordskov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nordskov misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sitsongrit motions for Nordskov to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit cracks Nordskov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Nordskov.
Nordskov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Nordskov's front leg but catches the back leg as Nordskov tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nordskov looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nordskov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sitsongrit tests Nordskov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Nordskov down with leg kicks.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Nordskov is looking to clinch but Sitsongrit is avoiding it.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Nordskov scores with a decent looking hook.
Nordskov on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Nordskov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Nordskov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring 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!
Nordskov misses with a straight left.
Nordskov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nordskov throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nordskov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Nordskov's body.
Nordskov misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross.
Nordskov with a nice cross.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Nordskov moves away and avoids it.
Nordskov connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Nordskov avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit connects with a crisp jab.
Nordskov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nordskov takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Yodsawan Sitsongrit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mads Nordskov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Nordskov lands a nice hook to Sitsongrit's body. Sitsongrit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nordskov throws a body kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nordskov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nordskov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nordskov blocks a jab.
Nordskov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nordskov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nordskov slips under a jab.
Nordskov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nordskov connects with a leg kick.
Nordskov slips under a jab.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nordskov is out of range.
Nordskov throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Nordskov slips the punch.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Nordskov takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Nordskov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nordskov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Nordskov throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit lands a front kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nordskov.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nordskov.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the leg kick from Nordskov.
Nordskov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Nordskov scores with a body shot.
Nordskov blocks a jab.
A jab from Nordskov misses.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nordskov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sitsongrit has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nordskov.#CL#
Nordskov rushes Sitsongrit and presses him up against the cage.
A short left from Nordskov. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov misses with a body punch.
Nordskov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nordskov pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nordskov.
Nordskov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action. #T3#
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nordskov.
Sitsongrit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Nordskov.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nordskov misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov misses with some punches.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage. #T4#
Nordskov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov lands with a light punch inside.
Sitsongrit gets through Nordskov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nordskov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Nordskov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Nordskov misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Nordskov tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Nordskov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nordskov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nordskov misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mads Nordskov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sitsongrit 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yodsawan Sitsongrit!
Yodsawan Sitsongrit is the new bantamweight champion!
Our winner, Yodsawan Sitsongrit, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMASH: Granger vs Bee
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nordskov throws a push kick but Lalla slaps the foot to one side.
Lalla looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nordskov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nordskov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lalla stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nordskov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nordskov lands a body shot.
Nordskov lands the left hand.
A solid body kick from Nordskov.
Lalla on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nordskov thumps Lalla with a low kick.
Lalla bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nordskov but Nordskov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nordskov is looking to chop away at Lalla's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordskov is looking to land body kicks.
Nordskov throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lalla! But no joy.#T1#
Lalla takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mads Nordskov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nordskov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lalla avoids a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nordskov.
Nordskov tries to clinch up.
Lalla takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick by Nordskov misses
and Lalla counters with a straight right hand.
Lalla avoids a kick to the body.
Nordskov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lalla doesn't seem bothered though.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Lalla is just out of range.
Lalla slips a jab from Nordskov.
A little jabbing left from Lalla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lalla walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nordskov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordskov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lalla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lalla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice defenses there by Lalla.#TD2#
Lalla looking to score a takedown here. Nordskov is defending well but Lalla drives through and ends up in Nordskov's guard.#SUB2#
Lalla drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nordskov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nordskov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nordskov!

Lalla is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Lalla gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nordskov in particular looking to stall.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nordskov is pressing down on Lalla's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lalla is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nordskov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mads Nordskov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Nordskov tries to sprawl but Lalla drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Lalla is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Nordskov is defending against the submission attempts here by Lalla. #SUB2#
Lalla is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nordskov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lalla.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lalla wants to work for an arm triangle but Nordskov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1#
Nordskov is trying to maintain the position but Lalla is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Lalla is looking for a kimura but Nordskov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lalla to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Lalla is working for a kimura but Nordskov is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Lalla is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nordskov is controlling Lalla's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Lalla looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nordskov is pressing down on Lalla's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Lalla is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nordskov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nordskov has escaped and now he's on top!

#SUB2#
Lalla throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nordskov uses it to pass to side control. #T3#
Nordskov staying calm.
Nordskov trying to control the action but Lalla is working from the bottom.
Nordskov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lalla tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lalla looks to move to half guard but instead Nordskov has passed into mount! Damn!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nordskov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mads Nordskov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lalla manages to avoid it.
A big right from Nordskov misses.
Lalla chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nordskov can pounce on him.
Nordskov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nordskov swings for the body but Lalla moves out of range.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Lalla moves out of range.
Lalla swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nordskov throws a right hand that misses
and Lalla counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Nordskov. No joy for Lalla on that attempt.
Nordskov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lalla throws out a counter right but Nordskov avoids it with no problem.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lalla shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nordskov pinned against the cage. Nordskov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Nordskov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Lalla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nordskov throws a hook to the side of Lalla's head but Lalla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nordskov lands a right hook to the body.
Nordskov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lalla will feel that in the morning.
Nordskov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good work by Lalla as he checks the leg kick.
Nordskov throws out a loose jab but Lalla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lalla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Nordskov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lalla is out of range and Nordskov settles back down.
It seemed like Lalla was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nordskov delivers a nice body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nordskov.
A nice leg kick from Nordskov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lalla doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nordskov throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2##CL#
Nordskov has Lalla up against the cage in a clinch.
Lalla tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mads Nordskov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
Lalla changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nordskov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nordskov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lalla's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordskov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Nordskov connects with a jab.
Nordskov lands a body shot.
Nordskov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lalla on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Nordskov misses its intended target.
Nordskov scores with a body shot. #T3#
Nordskov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lalla. Lalla circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nordskov throws a poor cross that misses
letting Lalla counter with a right hand.
Lalla takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lalla goes for a double leg but Nordskov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nordskov continues to drive forward.
Nordskov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lalla counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nordskov throws out a powerful jab.
Nordskov misses with a two punch combination.
Lalla tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nordskov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lalla somewhat.
Nordskov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lalla can do to turn this around?
Nordskov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lalla's head.
Nordskov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Nordskov tries to close the distance and clinch but Lalla swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lalla walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lalla walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nordskov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lalla avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lalla blocks the body kick.
Lalla's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nordskov misses with a low kick as Lalla jumps back.
A jab lands there for Nordskov.#CL#
Nordskov clinches with his opponent.
A right hand to the body from Nordskov.
Nordskov lands an uppercut.
Nordskov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lalla.
Lalla goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nordskov prevents it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mads Nordskov clearly takes 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.#R4#
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lalla.
Lalla takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nordskov lands a lovely overhand right.
Nordskov throws a body kick that misses.
Lalla keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It seemed like Lalla was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
Lalla looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lalla is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nordskov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice jab there from Nordskov.
No luck for Lalla with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov looks to land a right hand but Lalla moved out of range.
Nordskov throws the kick towards the body but Lalla avoids it.
Lalla walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lalla moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Nordskov misses with a looping left.
Nordskov scores with a nice body kick.
Nordskov connects with a single shot there.
Nordskov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nordskov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nordskov connects with a right hand. Lalla shakes it off.
Nordskov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nordskov throws a leg kick which misses Lalla's front leg but catches the back leg as Lalla tries to avoid it.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut.
Lalla fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mads Nordskov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
Lalla moves out of range as Nordskov strikes.
Lalla looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lalla has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A lazy body kick from Nordskov
and Lalla counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Decent striking displayed by Nordskov there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov lands a glancing blow to the side of Lalla's head.
Nordskov slaps away a takedown attempt from Lalla, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nordskov throws an off balance right hand
and Lalla cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nordskov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lalla has time to react.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nordskov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nordskov connects with a crisp jab.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lalla! But no joy.
Nordskov scores with a shot to the body.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Lalla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nordskov connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
Nordskov throws a front kick that sends Lalla stumbling back into the cage.
Nordskov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nordskov lands an overhand right.
Lalla dives in and grabs Nordskov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nordskov pushes down on Lalla's head and hops out.
Nordskov tries a low kick but Lalla avoids it.
Lalla throws out a counter right but Nordskov avoids it with no problem.
Nordskov throws a good cross that connects.
Lalla ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lalla throws out a counter right but Nordskov avoids it with no problem.
Nordskov wants to clinch.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lalla was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
Lalla shoots in and drives through. Nordskov sprawls well.
Nordskov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lalla manages to avoid it.
Nordskov misses with a right hand
and Lalla counters with a straight right hand.
Nordskov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lalla's head.
Nordskov misses with a straight right.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
Lalla checks a leg kick nicely.
Nordskov lands a glancing blow to the side of Lalla's head.
Lalla might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordskov throws a push kick but Lalla slaps the foot to one side.
It seemed like Lalla was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lalla fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nordskov throws a leg kick but Lalla moved away.
Lalla takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nordskov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mads Nordskov had his way with Jaro Lalla in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Decent striking displayed by Nordskov there.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nordskov doesn't manage to clinch there - Lalla circles away.
Lalla swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lalla keeps the fight on the outside.
Nordskov throws a hook but Lalla blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Lalla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2#
Lalla shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nordskov's guard.
Lalla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nordskov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Lalla is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nordskov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nordskov has escaped and now he's on top!

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Nordskov continues to stall.
Jaro Lalla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
More hug and hope from Nordskov.#SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nordskov passes into half guard.
Nordskov is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
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.
Nordskov passes the guard and advances to mount! #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lalla is looking to improve his position but Nordskov isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mads Nordskov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nordskov 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 50:45
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 50:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mads Nordskov!
Mads Nordskov is the new bantamweight champion!
Mads Nordskov managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Aspire Clothing, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Jaro Lalla had this to say: '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

Event: PFC 222 Arundel vs Mfer
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nordskov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nordskov scores with a jab to the body.
Matonen scores with a nice body kick.
Nordskov works Matonen's body with a nice hook.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Matonen moves out of range.
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.
Nordskov misses with a looping right.
Matonen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matonen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matonen moves away from the strike by Nordskov.
Sloppy strikes from Matonen. Those never looked like landing.
Matonen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nordskov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matonen misses with a looping right.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nordskov throws a good cross that connects. #CL#
Matonen instigates a clinch.
Nordskov working aggressively here.
Matonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Matonen controls the action.
Nordskov tries to work over Matonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matonen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Nordskov lands with a left to the head.
Nordskov misses with a punch on the inside.
Matonen stalling the fight.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Matonen avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Nordskov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Matonen slows down the pace here.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Matonen manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordskov. Matonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nordskov lands a nice shot that snaps Matonen's head back.
Matonen avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov is looking to land body kicks.
Nordskov slips under a jab.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut
letting Matonen counter with a right hand.
Nordskov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Matonen misses the target.
Nordskov throws the kick towards the body but Matonen avoids it.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matonen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nordskov is out of range.
Matonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Nordskov looks to land a body kick but Matonen moved away.
Nordskov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matonen.
Nordskov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matonen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nordskov blocks a head kick by Matonen.
Nordskov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Matonen rather than just go for the knockout.
Nordskov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good work by Matonen as he checks the leg kick.
Matonen thuds a left hand into Nordskov's body.
Matonen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matonen slips under a jab.
Matonen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nordskov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Matonen.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nordskov. That's going to slow Matonen down.
Matonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matonen clobbers Nordskov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Matonen defending well as Nordskov loads up on a big left hand.
A leg kick checked by Matonen.
It looked like Matonen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nordskov.
Nordskov scores with a sloppy right hand. Matonen should have avoided that one.
Matonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Nordskov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matonen in his tracks.
Matonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Matonen misses with a wild body shot.
Nordskov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matonen.
Matonen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Matonen takes one to the side of the head.
Nordskov connects with a jab.
Nordskov is looking to score with low kicks.
A counter left hand to the body from Matonen misses its target.
Matonen tries to clinch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matonen.
Nordskov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matonens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nordskov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matonen is able to avoid easily.
Matonen throws a front kick aimed at Nordskov's knee but Nordskov avoids it well.
Matonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nordskov.
Matonen throws a body kick that misses.
A punch combination from Matonen misses.
Nordskov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nordskov keeps Matonen at a distance using the push kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matonen connects with a looping right hand. #T4#
Nordskov throws a sloppy body shot
and Matonen counters with a leg kick.
Matonen throws a hook but Nordskov blocks it.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nordskov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nordskov scores with a jab.
Matonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matonen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
Matonen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Nordskov misses with a low kick.
A big right from Matonen misses.
A big right from Matonen misses.
Nordskov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nordskov lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov misses with a low kick.
Matonen tests Nordskov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matonen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nordskov scoring well with a low kick there.
Matonen 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mads Nordskov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nordskov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nordskov lands with a slapping head kick.
Matonen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A left lands for Nordskov.
Matonen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matonen slips under a jab from Nordskov.#CL#
Matonen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Still in the clinch, Nordskov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nordskov blocks an uppercut.
Nordskov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matonen backwards.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Matonen controls the action. #BC#
Matonen breaks the clinch.
Matonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nordskov misses with a low kick as Matonen jumps back.
Nordskov checks a low kick from Matonen.
Matonen connects with a body shot.
Nordskov checks a low kick from Matonen.
Nordskov tests Matonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice jab there from Nordskov. #T1#
Matonen throws a leg kick which misses Nordskov's front leg but catches the back leg as Nordskov tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Nordskov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matonen doesn't seem phased though.
Nordskov keeps the fight on the outside.
Matonen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Mads Nordskov has been cut.
Matonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matonen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nordskov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matonen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matonen tries to move into range but Nordskov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mads Nordskov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nordskov connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Matonen rushes Nordskov and presses him up against the cage.
Nordskov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matonen blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
A shot in the inside from Nordskov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nordskov misses with some punches. #BC#
Matonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matonen.
Matonen needs to keep his hands up - Nordskov had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Nordskov connects with a body shot that sends Matonen's belly button to the back.
Matonen throws a big shot that misses.
Nordskov flicks out a counter leg kick but Matonen steps away.
Matonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nordskov.
Nordskov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Matonen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matonen scores with a leg kick.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matonen manages to avoid it.
Matonen throws the left hand but Nordskov avoids the punch easily.
Matonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordskov is just out of range.
Nordskov lands a really nice looking cross but Matonen seems unphased.
Matonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Matonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nordskov throws out a counter right but Matonen avoids it with no problem.
Nordskov throws the left hand but Matonen avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Matonen misses.
Matonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nordskov.
Matonen looks to land a right hand but Nordskov moved out of range.
Nordskov throws out a counter right but Matonen avoids it with no problem.
Nordskov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matonen's head.
Nordskov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nordskov walks into a stiff left hand from Matonen.#T3#
Matonen throws an overhand right that lands on Nordskov's shoulder, as Nordskov tries to avoid the shot.
Matonen walks into a stiff left hand from Nordskov.
Matonen throws a hook but Nordskov avoids it easily.
Matonen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matonen wants to clinch but Nordskov slips to the side
letting Nordskov counter with a right hand.
Nordskov lands a really nice looking cross but Matonen seems unphased.
Matonen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nordskov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nordskov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matonen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A nice leg kick from Nordskov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matonen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice shot by Nordskov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matonen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Matonen misses with a series of wild punches.
Nordskov tries to clinch but Matonen is having none of it.
Nordskov looks to land a body kick but Matonen moved away.
Matonen avoids the head kick by Nordskov.
As Nordskov backs away, Matonen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Nordskov missing with a left hand there. Matonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matonen misses with a looping right.
A big left from Nordskov misses.
Nordskov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matonen to score with a decent uppercut.
Matonen misses with a leg kick
and Nordskov counters with a nice leg kick.
Nordskov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matonen.
A jab from Nordskov misses.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matonen moves away.
Matonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nordskov takes a swing at Matonen's ribcage but misses.
Matonen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Matonen blocks the leg kick.
Matonen throwing a counter right hand but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Matonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nordskov.
Nordskov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matonen takes one to the chin there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov lands an overhand right.
Nordskov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matonen's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Nordskov closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Nordskov.
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 cut man is working on Mads Nordskov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nordskov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nordskov dodges the punch combination from Matonen.
Nordskov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matonen 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 tries to clinch but Matonen is having none of it.
Nordskov delivers a nice body kick.
Matonen misses with a straight right.
Nordskov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nordskov scores with a sloppy right hand. Matonen should have avoided that one.
Nordskov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matonen delivers a nice body kick.
Matonen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nordskov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matonen looks to land a right hand but Nordskov moved out of range.
Matonen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nordskov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matonen under the eye.
Matonen blocks a leg kick.
Matonen throws a leg kick but Nordskov checks it. #T1#
Matonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Nordskov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nordskov defending well as Matonen loads up on a big left hand.
Matonen misses with a hook. Nordskov ducked under it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matonen.
Matonen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nordskov counters with an inside leg kick.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Matonen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nordskov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nordskov staying out of range there.
A leg kick checked by Matonen.
Nordskov swings for the body but Matonen moves out of range.
Nordskov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matonen misses the shot to the body.
Matonen throws a looping overhand right but Nordskov ducks down to avoid it.
Nordskov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matonen.
Matonen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Nordskov rushes Matonen and presses him up against the cage.
Matonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Nordskov controls his hands. #T2#
Nordskov gets through Matonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nordskov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Matonen avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Matonen lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Nordskov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matonen misses with a straight left.
Matonen tries to close the distance and clinch but Nordskov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nordskov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Usko Matonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nordskov connects with a jab.
Matonen avoids a kick to the body.
Nordskov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matonen is looking to score with low kicks.
Nordskov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot lands for Nordskov.
Nice straight punches there by Nordskov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nordskov.
Matonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nordskov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matonen throws out a loose jab but Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Nordskov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Nordskov. #CL#
Matonen has managed to clinch.
Nordskov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nordskov scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Matonen breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matonen looks to land a left hand but Nordskov moved out of range nicely.
Nordskov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matonen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Matonen misses with a wild combination.
Matonen's corner calls for a 1-2. Matonen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Nordskov closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Nordskov on the inside.
Nordskov blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4##BC#
Matonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordskov moves away.
Nordskov clobbers Matonen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Nordskov moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nordskov.
Good body shot from Nordskov.
Matonen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Matonen fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Nordskov.
Matonen wants to get back to striking at distance but Nordskov won't allow it.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matonen misses with some punches.
Matonen misses with some punches.
Matonen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nordskov or not.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Matonen.
A right hook to the body lands for Nordskov. #BC2#
Nordskov breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nordskov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A shot to the liver by Nordskov. Beautiful body shot.

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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: PFC 216 Golovkin vs Matsunaga
Date: Oct 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tattoo Guy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A left lands for Nordskov.
Tattoo Guy tries to work over Nordskov's front leg with a kick but Nordskov checks it.
Tattoo Guy moves out of range of the body kick from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a looping overhand right but Tattoo Guy ducks down to avoid it.
Tattoo Guy punishes Nordskov's body with a nice straight punch.
Tattoo Guy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nordskov.
Tattoo Guy misses with a looping left.
Tattoo Guy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Nordskov.
Tattoo Guy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nordskov.
Nordskov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tattoo Guy shoots in for a double leg but Nordskov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tattoo Guy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tattoo Guy moves out of range of the body kick.
Nordskov connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tattoo Guy keeps the fight on the outside.
Tattoo Guy slips a jab from Nordskov.
Tattoo Guy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nordskov.
Tattoo Guy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tattoo Guy throws a hook but Nordskov blocks it.
Nordskov lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Nordskov thuds a left hand into Tattoo Guy's body.
Nice defenses there by Nordskov.
Nordskov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tattoo Guy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
Tattoo Guy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nordskov's waist but Nordskov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tattoo Guy off to one side.
A jab from Tattoo Guy finds it's way through Nordskov's defenses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nordskov. Tattoo Guy shrugs it off though.
Some bone on bone action there as Nordskov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nordskov takes a swing at Tattoo Guy's ribcage but misses.
Nordskov with a nice cross.
Nordskov stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stupid Tattoo Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nordskov scores with a push kick.
Tattoo Guy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nordskov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tattoo Guy throws out the jab.
Nordskov moves out of range as Tattoo Guy strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nordskov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tattoo Guy. Tattoo Guy obviously looking to wear him down.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nordskov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nordskov slaps away a takedown attempt from Tattoo Guy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nordskov! But no joy.#T2#
Tattoo Guy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nordskov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tattoo Guy has time to react.
Nordskov tries to land a front kick but Tattoo Guy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An attempted straight right counter from Tattoo Guy misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Nordskov.
Tattoo Guy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nordskov.
Tattoo Guy works Nordskov's body with a nice hook.
Nordskov throws a lazy right hand but Tattoo Guy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tattoo Guy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tattoo Guy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nordskov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nordskov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nordskov catches Tattoo Guy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tattoo Guy throws an off balance right hand
and Nordskov counters with a left to the body.
Tattoo Guy moves out of range as Nordskov throws a body kick.
Nordskov with a nice calf kick.
Nordskov moves in looking to clinch but Tattoo Guy pushes him off.
A telegraphed right hand from Tattoo Guy misses the target.
Tattoo Guy misses with an uppercut. Nordskov saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Tattoo Guy misses its intended target. #T3#
Nordskov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tattoo Guy throws an overhand right that lands on Nordskov's shoulder, as Nordskov tries to avoid the shot.
Nordskov lands a front kick.
Nordskov moves out of range as Tattoo Guy strikes.
Nordskov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tattoo Guy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nordskov scrambles back to his feet.
Nordskov misses with a hook. Tattoo Guy ducked under it nicely.
Mads Nordskov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tattoo Guy misses with a straight right.
Tattoo Guy throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Nordskov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tattoo Guy blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Tattoo Guy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nordskov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tattoo Guy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nordskov scores with a kick to the body.
Tattoo Guy throws a front kick that sends Nordskov stumbling back into the cage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nordskov.
A bone on bone clash there as Nordskov blocks the leg kick.
Nordskov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Nordskov closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Tattoo Guy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tattoo Guy. #T4#
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tattoo Guy's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tattoo Guy.
Nordskov working aggressively here. #BC#
Tattoo Guy manages to break the clinch.
Tattoo Guy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nordskov throws out the jab.
Nordskov jabs Tattoo Guy right on the nose. Tattoo Guy blinks but takes it well.
Nordskov lands a nice looking body shot.
Nordskov misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Tattoo Guy counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Nordskov wriggles free and stands up.
A slow jab from Nordskov misses its intended target.
Tattoo Guy attempts a counter takedown but Nordskov avoids it well and moves away.
Nordskov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tattoo Guy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tattoo Guy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nordskov.
Nordskov avoids the body shot from Tattoo Guy.
Nordskov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tattoo Guy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov misses with a two punch combination.
Tattoo Guy misses with a straight left.
Nordskov throws out a counter right but Tattoo Guy avoids it with no problem.
Nordskov scores with a jab.
Nordskov takes a swing at Tattoo Guy's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mads Nordskov dominated that round.
That's time! Tattoo Guy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Nordskov drives through and clinches with Tattoo Guy against the cage. #BC#
Tattoo Guy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nordskov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tattoo Guy. That did some damage!
Nordskov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tattoo Guy moves away from the strike by Nordskov.
Tattoo Guy ducks right into an uppercut from Nordskov.
Tattoo Guy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nordskov takes a swing at Tattoo Guy's ribcage but misses.
Tattoo Guy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nordskov's head.
Nordskov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nordskov misses with a looping right.
Nordskov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tattoo Guy is able to avoid easily.
Nordskov with a nice cross.
Nordskov misses with a two punch combination.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Tattoo Guy is just out of range.
Mads Nordskov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nordskov lands with a hook. Tattoo Guy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tattoo Guy misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tattoo Guy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nordskov.
Nordskov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tattoo Guy throws the left hand but Nordskov avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Nordskov connects with a jab.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tattoo Guy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nordskov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tattoo Guy.
Nordskov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tattoo Guy counters with a head kick. That will keep Nordskov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Tattoo Guy lands a glancing blow to the side of Nordskov's head.
Nordskov throws a right hand that misses
and Tattoo Guy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tattoo Guy slips under a jab.
Tattoo Guy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nordskov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tattoo Guy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Nordskov. No joy for Tattoo Guy on that attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Tattoo Guy. Those never looked like landing.
Nordskov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tattoo Guy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice straight punches there by Nordskov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nordskov.#T2#
Nordskov lands a front kick.
Nordskov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nordskov throws a hook but Tattoo Guy avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Nordskov.
Nordskov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Tattoo Guy blocks a leg kick.
Tattoo Guy misses with a hook
and Nordskov counters with a straight right hand.
Tattoo Guy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tattoo Guy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#It looks like Mads Nordskov has been cut.
Tattoo Guy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nordskov defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stupid Tattoo Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nordskov works the jab nicely.
Tattoo Guy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tattoo Guy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nordskov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Nordskov scores with a hook to the body. Tattoo Guy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nordskov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tattoo Guy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nordskov scrambles back to his feet.
Nordskov misses with a lunging right hand
and Tattoo Guy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nordskov. #TD#
Tattoo Guy gets a takedown into half guard.
Nordskov is holding on to half guard well.
Tattoo Guy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tattoo Guy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tattoo Guy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Tattoo Guy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tattoo Guy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tattoo Guy throwing shots but Nordskov is blocking nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tattoo Guy wants to control but Nordskov is keeping him busy.
Nordskov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy throwing shots but Nordskov is blocking nicely.
Nordskov is holding on to half guard well.
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 cut man is working on Mads Nordskov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nordskov connects with the punch.
Tattoo Guy scores with a shot to the body.
Tattoo Guy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
Tattoo Guy lands a body shot. #TD#
Tattoo Guy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nordskov did well to prevent Tattoo Guy getting side control.
Nordskov has his hands clasped together around Tattoo Guy's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nordskov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tattoo Guy trying to control but Nordskov is working from the bottom.
Tattoo Guy stopping the sweep attempt from Nordskov.#T1#
Tattoo Guy throws a big elbow that misses.
Tattoo Guy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nordskov keeping moving, preventing Tattoo Guy from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tattoo Guy tries to score with a low kick but Nordskov moves his leg out of the way.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nordskov.
Tattoo Guy tries a head kick but it misses.
Tattoo Guy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nordskov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tattoo Guy.
Nice body punch from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut. Tattoo Guy saw that one coming.
Nordskov with the inside leg kick.
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 Tattoo Guy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tattoo Guy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stupid Tattoo Guy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nordskov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tattoo Guy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tattoo Guy slips a jab and a cross from Nordskov.
Nordskov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tattoo Guy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tattoo Guy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nordskov throws a head kick but Tattoo Guy moves out of range.
Tattoo Guy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nordskov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nordskov moves out of range of the leg kick from Tattoo Guy.
Nordskov throws a lazy right hand but Tattoo Guy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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 is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nordskov is looking to chop away at Tattoo Guy's legs.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut
and Tattoo Guy counters with a left and a right that stings Nordskov.
Nordskov staying out of range there.
Tattoo Guy 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.
Tattoo Guy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tattoo Guy misses with a looping left.#T3#
Nordskov dips to his left and cracks Tattoo Guy with an uppercut!
Nordskov stuffs the takedown.
Nordskov throws a sloppy head kick and Tattoo Guy moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Tattoo Guy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nordskov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a good cross that connects. #TD#
Tattoo Guy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tattoo Guy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tattoo Guy is looking to pass into half guard but Nordskov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nordskov is in guard.#REVB#
Nordskov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stupid Tattoo Guy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Tattoo Guy is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Tattoo Guy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nordskov defends well.#SUB#
Tattoo Guy throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nordskov uses it to pass to side control.
Nordskov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tattoo Guy's shoulder. That is not cool.

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 Stupid Tattoo Guy.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Stupid Tattoo Guy!
In his post fight interview, Stupid Tattoo Guy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: PFC 209 Bennett vs JVB
Date: Sep 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aiken checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut. Aiken saw that one coming.
Aiken bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Aiken throws a leg kick but Nordskov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Aiken looks to land a combination but Nordskov avoids it well.
Aiken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aiken throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aiken definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aiken cracks a nice hook into Nordskov's ribs.
Aiken throws a shot from downtown. Nordskov moves away and avoids it.
Nordskov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nordskov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nordskov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aiken.
Nordskov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Nordskov.
Aiken misses with a right hand
and Nordskov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aiken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nordskov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nordskov looks to throw the jab but Aiken is out of range.
Aiken will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Aiken takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aiken.
Nordskov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Aiken cracks Nordskov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Nordskov misses the target. #T1#
Aiken swings widly with a right hand
and Nordskov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nordskov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aiken.
A nice leg kick from Aiken, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nordskov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nordskov moves out of range of the strikes.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aiken manages to avoid it.
Nordskov blocks a leg kick.
Aiken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nordskov swings for the body but Aiken moves out of range.
Nordskov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A low kick lands for Aiken.
Nordskov throws a jab when Aiken was well out of range.
Aiken blocks a jab.
Nordskov lands a nice hook to Aiken's body. Aiken takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nordskov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nordskov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aiken moves out of range of the strikes.
Nordskov looks to land a body kick but Aiken moved away.
Aiken is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Nordskov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nordskov slips under a jab from Aiken.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aiken manages to avoid it.
Aiken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aiken feints and then cracks Nordskov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nordskov down. #T2#
Aiken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nordskov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Aiken fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aiken throws out a leg kick but Nordskov moves out of range and Aiken only half commits.
Nordskov counters with a body kick.
Nordskov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Aiken moves out of range.
Aiken lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Aiken throws a sloppy body shot
and Nordskov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nordskov misses with a hook.
Aiken misses with a looping right.
Aiken lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nordskov's sensitive parts.
Aiken scoring well with a low kick there.
Aiken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nordskov looks to land a right hand but Aiken moved out of range.
Aiken throws a lazy body kick
letting Nordskov counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick from Aiken misses.
Aiken throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Nordskov counter with a right hand.
Nordskov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nordskov swings for the body but Aiken moves out of range.
Nordskov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Aiken checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Aiken motions for Nordskov to come forward. Aiken throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Nordskov as he connects with a hook.
Nordskov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Aiken is out of range. #T3#
Aiken rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nordskov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nordskov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aiken is able to avoid easily.
Aiken missing with a left hand there. Nordskov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nordskov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Nordskov ducks under a wild hook from Aiken.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nordskov! But no joy.
Nordskov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Aiken scores with a jab.
Nordskov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aiken throws out the jab.
Aiken lands the left hand.
Nordskov takes a swing at Aiken's ribcage but misses.
Aiken throws a wild body kick that Nordskov sees coming a mile off.
Nordskov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Aiken misses with a body kick.
Aiken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Nordskov slips a straight right by Aiken.
Nordskov swings for the body but Aiken moves out of range.
Aiken blocks a low kick nicely.
Aiken slips a straight right by Nordskov.
Aiken slips a straight right by Nordskov.
Aiken getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aiken takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
Nordskov works Aiken's body with a nice hook.
Aiken misses with a low kick as Nordskov jumps back.
A little jabbing left from Nordskov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nordskov staying out of range there.
Aiken slips a jab from Nordskov.
Nordskov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aiken checks the leg kick nicely there.
Aiken slips a jab from Nordskov.
Nordskov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordskov. Aiken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aiken avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aiken. That's going to slow Nordskov down.
Nordskov walks into a straight right hand from Aiken.
Nordskov moves away from the strike by Aiken.
Aiken walks into a stiff left hand from Nordskov.
Aiken throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aiken staying out of range there.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jab from Nordskov.
Nordskov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A lazy left from Aiken finds it's target.
Aiken misses with a low kick.
Aiken backing away here, and Nordskov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Midick Aiken will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Aiken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nordskov.
Aiken defending well as Nordskov loads up on a big left hand.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut.
Nordskov lands a nice hook to Aiken's body. Aiken takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Aiken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nordskov.
Aiken lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nordskov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nordskov takes a swing at Aiken's ribcage but misses.
Aiken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nordskov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nordskov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nordskov 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.
Aiken scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aiken.
Nordskov pushes Aiken away with a front kick.
Nordskov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nordskov throws out a counter right but Aiken avoids it with no problem.
Nordskov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nordskov.
Aiken scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aiken throws a solid leg kick but Nordskov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Aiken.
Nordskov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Midick Aiken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aiken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nordskov.
Aiken shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Aiken lands a leg kick that knocks Nordskov off balance momentarily.#T1#
Aiken avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
Aiken throws a low kick but Nordskov avoids it.
Nordskov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aiken.
Aiken wants to land a leg kick but Nordskov is out of range.
A solid body kick from Nordskov.
A nice leg kick from Aiken, right into the meat of the thigh. #CL2#
Nordskov has Aiken up against the cage in a clinch.
Aiken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aiken stalling the fight.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aiken working aggressively here.
Nordskov misses with the head strike. #BC#
Aiken breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nordskov swings for the body but Aiken moves out of range.
Aiken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aiken throws a hook to the side of Nordskov's head but Nordskov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aiken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Aiken misses with a hook.
Nordskov staying out of range there.
Midick Aiken is winning the standup battle so far.
Aiken walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nordskov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nordskov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Aiken connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aiken moves out of range of the leg kick from Nordskov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aiken chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nordskov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nordskov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A head kick misses from Aiken.
Nordskov lands a nice looking body kick.
Aiken with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aiken scoring well with a low kick there.
Aiken moves out of range of the body kick from Nordskov.
Nordskov swings for the body but Aiken moves out of range.
Aiken takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Aiken moves out of range of the body kick.
Aiken scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nordskov in his tracks.
Aiken looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordskov is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Nordskov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Aiken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aiken lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nordskov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aiken cracks Nordskov with a good jab.
Nordskov looks for the body kick but Aiken saw that one coming.
Aiken lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
A jab from Nordskov misses.
Aiken swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aiken.
Nordskov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Aiken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
An inside leg kick from Aiken misses.
Nordskov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Aiken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nordskov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aiken.
Aiken throws a looping overhand right but Nordskov ducks down to avoid it.
A low kick lands for Nordskov.
Aiken ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nordskov throws the left hand but Aiken avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a looping overhand right but Aiken ducks down to avoid it.
Nordskov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aiken moves away.
Aiken will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nordskov misses with a kick to the body.
Aiken defending well as Nordskov loads up on a big left hand.
Nordskov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aiken momentarily. #T4#
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!
Aiken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nordskov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aiken appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Aiken misses with a looping left.
Nordskov slips a straight right by Aiken.
Aiken blocks the body kick.
A good leg kick by Aiken.
Aiken throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aiken walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nordskov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nordskov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nordskov looks to land a right hand but Aiken moved out of range.
Nordskov checks the leg kick.
Aiken turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aiken lands a leg kick that knocks Nordskov off balance momentarily.
Aiken connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov throws a hook but Aiken avoids it easily.
Nordskov blocks a jab.
Nordskov moves out of range of the leg kick from Aiken.
Nordskov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aiken misses with an uppercut.
Aiken misses with an uppercut. Nordskov saw that one coming.
Nordskov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Midick Aiken dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Nordskov doesn't manage to clinch there - Aiken circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Aiken misses the target.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aiken manages to avoid it.
Nordskov takes a swing at Aiken's ribcage but misses.
Nordskov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aiken.
Aiken misses with a wild combination.
Nordskov throws a hook to the side of Aiken's head but Aiken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nordskov connects with a body shot that sends Aiken's belly button to the back.
Nordskov lands a leg kick that knocks Aiken off balance momentarily.
Aiken connects with an inside leg kick.
Nordskov misses with a straight right.
Aiken lands a nice shot that snaps Nordskov's head back. #CL2#
Nordskov has Aiken up against the cage in a clinch.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov tries to work over Aiken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aiken blocking some punches.
Nordskov prevents a body shot from Aiken.
Aiken misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aiken.
A hook to the body from Aiken. #T1#
Aiken lands a nice shot to the body.
Aiken throws a head punch that misses.
Nordskov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aiken scores with a shot to the side of Nordskov's head.
Aiken blocking some punches.
Nordskov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aiken backwards.
Nordskov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aiken lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Aiken tries a body shot but Nordskov blocks it. #BC#
Aiken manages to break the clinch.
Jab by Aiken.
Nice uppercut lands for Aiken. That snapped Nordskov's head back.
Aiken motions for Nordskov to come forward. Aiken throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aiken drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Aiken moves out of range of the leg kick from Nordskov.
Aiken looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Aiken walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nordskov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
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!
Aiken lands a leg kick that knocks Nordskov off balance momentarily.
Aiken throws a jab but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Nordskov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aiken changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nordskov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
Aiken displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Aiken lands the left hand.
Nice cross by Aiken.
Aiken defending well as Nordskov loads up on a big left hand.
Aiken throws a low kick but Nordskov avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordskov. Aiken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nordskov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aiken fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nordskov.
Nordskov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aiken.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick from Aiken misses.
Nordskov misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Aiken wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nordskov cracks Aiken with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aiken was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
Aiken half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nordskov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Aiken eats them both and turns towards Nordskov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nordskov blocks a jab.
Aiken throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Aiken walks into a left hand.
Nordskov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Aiken throws a big shot that misses.
Nordskov misses with a low kick.
Midick Aiken is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
A jab from Nordskov misses.
Nordskov blocks a jab.
Nordskov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nordskov lands with a right hand.
Aiken scores with the left hand. Nordskov knows he should have avoided that one.
Nordskov tries to clinch up.
Aiken takes a swing at Nordskov's ribcage but misses.
Aiken needs to keep his hands up - Nordskov had a free shot at his head there.
Nordskov connects with a body shot.
Aiken 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.
Aiken thows a body kick. Nordskov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Aiken tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Nordskov misses the target.
Nordskov misses with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Aiken lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aiken connects with a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Nordskov.
Nordskov checks a low kick from Aiken.#T4#
Aiken jabs Nordskov right on the nose. Nordskov blinks but takes it well.
Aiken scores with a nice head shot.
Aiken takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Aiken 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.
Nordskov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nordskov looks to land a body kick but Aiken moved away.
Nordskov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aiken.
Nordskov tries to land a front kick but Aiken steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aiken scores with a shot to the body.
Nordskov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nordskov blocks a head kick by Aiken.
Aiken throws a hook but Nordskov avoids it easily.
Aiken checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Aiken swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov blocks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov misses with a hook. Aiken ducked under it nicely.
Nordskov lands an overhand right.
Aiken attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Nordskov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Aiken misses its intended target.

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 Midick Aiken.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aiken, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Midick Aiken!
Midick Aiken seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: PFC 203 Nao vs Singh
Date: Aug 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nordskov misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nordskov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Nordskov keeps Sitsongrit at a distance using the push kick.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Nordskov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
A left lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nordskov.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big left from Nordskov misses.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Nordskov moved out of range nicely.
Nordskov cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nordskov cracks Sitsongrit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nordskov tried to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Nordskov swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nordskov tries to close the distance and clinch but Sitsongrit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nordskov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nordskov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nordskov connects with the punch.
Nordskov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A punch lands to the side of Nordskov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Nordskov tries to land a front kick but Sitsongrit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nordskov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordskov. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Nordskov ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit is looking to land body kicks.
Nordskov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nordskov looks for the body kick but Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Nordskov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sitsongrit.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nordskov under the eye.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Nordskov.
Sitsongrit is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nordskov with a body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nordskov. Sitsongrit shrugs it off though.
Nordskov walks into a jab.#CL2#
Sitsongrit clinches up against the cage.
Nordskov digs a right hand into Sitsongrit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sitsongrit's gas tank. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Nordskov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nordskov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nordskov lands a right hand.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nordskovs head.
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Nordskov lands an uppercut.#T3#
Nordskov lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov scores with a hook to the body.
Nordskov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Nordskov misses with a body punch.
Nordskov lands with a right to the head.
Sitsongrit cracks Nordskov with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Nordskov blocks it.
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body.
Nordskov prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A hook to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand. #T4#
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nordskov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Nordskov scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nordskov scores with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Nordskov controls the action.
Nordskov scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sitsongrit 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 digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a wild body kick that Sitsongrit sees coming a mile off.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Good exchange - Sitsongrit coming out on top.
Nordskov scores with a punch to the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Nordskov ducked under it nicely.
Nordskov scores with a jab.
Nordskov darts in trying to clinch
and Nordskov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nordskov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
A nice side step and Sitsongrit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Nordskov's ribs.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Nordskov misses the target.
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Nordskov with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nordskov lands a nice shot to the body.
Nordskov takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Sitsongrit misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov with a nice calf kick.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Nordskov strikes.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nordskov avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nordskov.
Sitsongrit motions for Nordskov to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Nordskov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Sitsongrit has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nordskov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nordskov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sitsongrits head.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands. #T2#
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sitsongrit presses Nordskov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nordskov scores with a shot to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Nordskov avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Nordskov blocking some punches.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Nordskov - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Nordskov.
A head punch on the inside from Nordskov fails to land.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Nordskov blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Nordskov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nordskov misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nordskov tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Nordskov's head.
Nordskov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nordskov throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit walks into a jab.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick from Nordskov.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Nordskov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nordskov misses with a body kick.
Nordskov throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Nordskov 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 uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sitsongrit cracks Nordskov with an open hand slap.
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 wants to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Nordskov ducked under it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nordskov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit with a hook.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Some bone on bone action there as Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nordskov misses with a body kick.
Nordskov wants to clinch.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nordskov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nordskov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit stuns Nordskov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nordskov misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nordskov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sitsongrit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nordskov throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Nordskov avoids it.
Sitsongrit avoids a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Nordskov jabs Sitsongrit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nordskov tries to close the distance and clinch but Sitsongrit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Nordskov's knee but Nordskov avoids it well.
Nordskov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Nordskov misses the target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nordskov.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Nordskov throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nordskov misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Nordskov misses with a straight left.
Nordskov tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nordskov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Nordskov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Nordskov darts in and clinches Sitsongrit up against the cage.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nordskov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
Nordskov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Nordskov blocks it.
Nordskov tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nordskov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nordskov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Nordskov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nordskov tried to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nordskov was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.#T2#
Nordskov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sitsongrit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nordskov takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nordskov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nordskov throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nordskov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nordskov throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nordskov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Nordskov.
Nordskov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sitsongrit finds it's way round the side to connect with Nordskov's head.
Sitsongrit works Nordskov's body with a nice hook.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A swing and a miss from Nordskov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Nordskov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nordskov wants to clinch up but Sitsongrit keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Nice body punch from Nordskov.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordskov. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Nice cross by Nordskov.
Nordskov scores with a head kick.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Nordskov backing away here, and Sitsongrit unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit lands with an uppercut that bounces Nordskov off the cage and back into range.
Sitsongrit misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Nordskov misses the target.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Nordskov checks it.
Nordskov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nordskov is looking to chop away at Sitsongrit's legs.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nordskov.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordskov moves away.
Nordskov defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit throws a wild body kick that Nordskov sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Nordskov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Nordskov is looking to clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Nordskov throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nordskov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nordskov scores with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit swats away the attempt to clinch by Nordskov.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit cracks Nordskov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nordskov throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit wants to counter with a clinch but Nordskov pushes him away.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Nordskov misses the shot to the body.
Nordskov tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sitsongrit 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit!
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: PFC 197 Poli vs Trudeau
Date: Aug 09, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nordskov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nordskov moves away from the strike by Boaz.
Boaz throws a hook but Nordskov avoids it easily.
Nordskov missing with a left hand there. Boaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Boaz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nordskov.
Boaz misses with a body kick.
Boaz misses with a leg kick.
Nordskov misses with a looping right.
Nordskov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Boaz is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nordskov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boaz throws out the jab. #TD#
Boaz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nordskov's guard.
Nordskov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boaz looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaz trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nordskov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Boaz trying to control the position. #T1#
Boaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nordskov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Boaz, not yet.
Boaz seems keen to control Nordskov's posture.
Nordskov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nordskov postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nordskov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A clash of legs there as Boaz blocks the low kick.
Nordskov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boaz blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Boaz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boaz slips a jab from Nordskov.
A low kick lands for Boaz.
Boaz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Boaz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nordskov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordskov. Boaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nordskov connects with a right hand. Boaz shakes it off.
Boaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Nordskov drives through and clinches with Boaz against the cage.
Good body shot from Nordskov.
Boaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nordskov's elbow.
Nordskov lands with a right to the head.
Nordskov lands a hook that snaps the head of Boaz backwards.
Boaz misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Boaz breaks the clinch.
Nordskov slips under a jab.
Nordskov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nordskov thuds a left hand into Boaz's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boaz scores with a sloppy right hand. Nordskov should have avoided that one.
Boaz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordskov moves away.
Boaz blocks the body kick.
Nordskov misses with a looping left.#T4#
Nordskov stuns Boaz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nordskov ducks under a wild hook from Boaz.
Nordskov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boaz with a body shot.
Nordskov misses with a body kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Boaz blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Boaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boaz prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Boaz can't find room to land a body shot as Nordskov controls the action. #BC#
Boaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Nordskov misses the target.
Nordskov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Boaz backs up against the cage.
Nordskov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boaz.
Boaz lands a really nice looking cross but Nordskov seems unphased.
Boaz checks a leg kick nicely.
A head kick misses from Nordskov.
Good shot there by Nordskov.
Boaz misses with a double jab.
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.#R2#
Boaz punishes Nordskov's body with a nice straight punch.
Boaz blocks a head kick by Nordskov.
Nordskov slaps away a takedown attempt from Boaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Boaz misses its target.
Nordskov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Boaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boaz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nordskov is out of range.
Boaz connects with a body shot that sends Nordskov's belly button to the back.
Nordskov looks to land a body kick but Boaz moved away.
Boaz looks to throw the jab but Nordskov is out of range.
Boaz misses with a low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nordskov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nordskov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boaz blocks a jab.
Nordskov darts in trying to clinch
enabling Boaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Boaz loads up on a big right hand but Nordskov slips the punch.#T1#
Nordskov staying out of range there.#TD#
Boaz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Boaz trying to advance position but Nordskov counters by regaining guard.
Boaz trying to control but Nordskov is working from the bottom.
Boaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Nordskov is retaining full guard.
Nordskov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boaz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nordskov won't allow Boaz to pass to mount. #T2#
Boaz is looking to pass Nordskov's guard but actually Nordskov recovers to full guard.
Nordskov 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.
Nordskov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Boaz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Boaz wants to control but Nordskov is keeping him busy.
Boaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boaz tries to pass to full mount but Nordskov defends it.
Nordskov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Boaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boaz wants to control from the top but Nordskov keeps moving.
Boaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nordskov is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boaz moves away.
Nordskov misses with a looping left.
Boaz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Boaz moves away from the strike by Nordskov.
Nordskov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boaz.
Nordskov tries to clinch up.
Boaz throws a leg kick but Nordskov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Boaz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boaz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nordskov's head.
Mads Nordskov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nordskov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boaz slips a jab from Nordskov.
Boaz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nordskov moves in looking to clinch but Boaz pushes him off.
Boaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Boaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boaz throws a looping overhand right but Nordskov ducks down to avoid it.
Nordskov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nordskov tries to land a front kick but Boaz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boaz checks a leg kick.
Nordskov connects with the punch.
Nordskov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wamberto Boaz dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Nordskov throws an overhand right that lands on Boaz's shoulder, as Boaz tries to avoid the shot.
Nordskov throws an off balance right hand
and Boaz counters with a nice body shot.
Nordskov works the jab nicely.
Nordskov is looking to land body kicks.
Boaz attempts a counter takedown but Nordskov avoids it well and moves away.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Boaz digs a good hook to Nordskov's body.
Boaz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nordskov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boaz ducks under a wild hook from Nordskov.
A shot to the liver by Nordskov. Beautiful body shot.
Boaz misses with a low kick.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boaz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut.
Nordskov throws a hook but Boaz avoids it easily.
Boaz throws a solid leg kick but Nordskov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boaz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut. Boaz saw that one coming.
Nordskov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Boaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nordskov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boaz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nordskov scrambles back to his feet.
Boaz throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Boaz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boaz lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nordskov takes a step back to recover.
Boaz misses with a body kick.
Boaz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nordskov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boaz moves out of range as Nordskov throws a body kick.
Boaz cracks Nordskov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Boaz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nordskov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mads Nordskov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nordskov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Boaz will feel that in the morning.
Nordskov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boaz.
Boaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nordskov is fending him off so far but Boaz persists. Nope, Nordskov circles away and we're back to standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordskov lands a jab to the head.
A shot to the liver by Boaz. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Nordskov slips under a jab from Boaz.
Boaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov takes a swing at Boaz's ribcage but misses.
Nordskov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Boaz checks it well.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Boaz is just out of range.
Nordskov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boaz throws a chopping leg kick but Nordskov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boaz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nordskov. That one must have hurt.
Nordskov throws a looping overhand right but Boaz ducks down to avoid it.
Nordskov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #TD#
Boaz gets a double leg takedown into Nordskov's guard.
Nordskov keeping moving, preventing Boaz from controlling successfully.
Boaz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nordskov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boaz trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nordskov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T3#
Boaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nordskov is one step ahead there.
Boaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nordskov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Nordskov keeping full guard, as Boaz tries to pass.
Boaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Nordskov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nordskov keeping full guard, as Boaz tries to pass.
Boaz trying to control but Nordskov is working from the bottom.
Nordskov keeping full guard, as Boaz tries to pass.
Boaz wants to control from the top but Nordskov keeps moving.
Boaz is looking to pass into half guard but Nordskov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nordskov is in guard.#REVB#
Wamberto Boaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Boaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mads Nordskov!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mads Nordskov waved his t-shirt featuring Aspire Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: PFC 190 Slice vs Tuala
Date: Jul 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nordskov misses with an uppercut
and Payakarakatong counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Payakarakatong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Payakarakatong tries to pull guard but Nordskov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Payakarakatong has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nordskov uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Payakarakatong has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nordskov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Payakarakatong.
Nordskov gets to mount! Payakarakatong was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Nordskov content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nordskov looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Payakarakatong tries to reverse the position but Nordskov maintains control.
Nordskov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Payakarakatong tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Payakarakatong is still trying to improve position.
Payakarakatong keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Payakarakatong is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nordskov content just to control the position here.
Payakarakatong can't escape the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nordskov controlling his opponent.
Payakarakatong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nordskov content just to control the position here. #T4#
Payakarakatong is working to get back to half guard.
Payakarakatong gets back to half guard.
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. #SUB2#
Payakarakatong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nordskov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mads Nordskov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nordskov scores with a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nordskov throws a wild body kick that Payakarakatong sees coming a mile off.
Payakarakatong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Payakarakatong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Payakarakatong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nordskov circles away quickly and effectively.
Payakarakatong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Payakarakatong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nordskov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Payakarakatong moves into the clinch.#BC#
Nordskov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakarakatong.
Nordskov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Payakarakatong throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payakarakatong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Payakarakatong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Payakarakatong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nordskov checks it well.
Nordskov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payakarakatong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Payakarakatong tries to clinch but Nordskov is having none of it.
Payakarakatong just misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Payakarakatong takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Payakarakatong.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut. Payakarakatong saw that one coming.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakarakatong.
An inside leg kick lands from Nordskov.
Payakarakatong thuds his shin into the meat of Nordskov's side.
Nordskov walks into a left hand.
Payakarakatong looks to throw the jab but Nordskov is out of range.
Payakarakatong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Payakarakatong throws a hook but Nordskov blocks it.
Nordskov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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 needs to keep his hands up - Payakarakatong had a free shot at his head there.
Payakarakatong moves out of range as Nordskov strikes.
Nordskov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payakarakatong.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payakarakatong moves away.
Jab, jab by Payakarakatong - just one landing.
Nordskov throws a jab when Payakarakatong was well out of range.
Payakarakatong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nordskov lands a slapping body shot.
Payakarakatong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Payakarakatong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Nordskov wants to clinch but Payakarakatong slips to the side
and Payakarakatong counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakarakatong.
Nordskov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nordskov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Payakarakatong on the side of the head.
A big left from Payakarakatong misses.
Nordskov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nordskov lands a body shot.
Payakarakatong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nordskov ducks under a wild hook from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Payakarakatong just misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body kick from Nordskov.
Payakarakatong lunges at Nordskov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nordskov's hand.
Nordskov with a nice cross.
Nordskov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Payakarakatong's head backwards.
Payakarakatong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordskov moves away.
Payakarakatong looks to land a right hand but Nordskov moved out of range.
Nordskov connects with a right hand. Payakarakatong shakes it off.
Nordskov throws a head kick that misses.
Nordskov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nordskov fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Payakarakatong throws a lazy right hand but Nordskov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a shot from downtown. Payakarakatong moves away and avoids it.
Payakarakatong misses the shot to the body.
Nordskov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Payakarakatong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nordskov takes one to the chin there.
Payakarakatong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordskov moves away.
Payakarakatong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nordskov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nordskov avoids the body shot from Payakarakatong.
Nordskov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Payakarakatong at a distance.
Payakarakatong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nordskov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Payakarakatong if he has to take too many more of those.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook.
Nordskov throws an overhand right that lands on Payakarakatong's shoulder, as Payakarakatong tries to avoid the shot.
Nordskov misses with a body kick.
Nordskov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
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 takes a swing at Payakarakatong's ribcage but misses.
Nordskov throws a leg kick that misses.
Payakarakatong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Payakarakatong swinging wildly here.
Payakarakatong throws a hook to the side of Nordskov's head but Nordskov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nordskov misses with a kick to the body.
Nordskov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nordskov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nordskov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Payakarakatong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nordskov is able to avoid easily.
Nordskov with a jab.
Nordskov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payakarakatong throws out the jab.
Payakarakatong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nordskov.
Nordskov connects with the punch.
Nordskov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nordskov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Payakarakatong.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Payakarakatong misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Payakarakatong as he connects with a hook.
Payakarakatong thumps Nordskov with a low kick.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakarakatong.
Nordskov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Nordskov avoids the head kick by Payakarakatong.
An attempted straight right counter from Nordskov misses the target.
A big left from Payakarakatong misses.
Nordskov jabs Payakarakatong right on the nose. Payakarakatong blinks but takes it well.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payakarakatong tries to land a leg kick but Nordskov saw it coming and moves away.
Nordskov throws the kick towards the body but Payakarakatong avoids it.
Payakarakatong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nordskov with a body shot.
Payakarakatong misses with a low kick.
Nordskov swings for the body but Payakarakatong moves out of range.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Nordskov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Payakarakatong. Nordskov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Payakarakatong takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Nordskov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Payakarakatong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Payakarakatong lands with an uppercut that bounces Nordskov off the cage and back into range.
Payakarakatong takes a swing at Nordskov's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Nordskov misses the target.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakarakatong.
Nordskov misses with a right hand
and Payakarakatong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nordskov thinking. #T1#
Payakarakatong tries to land a body kick
and Nordskov counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordskov. Payakarakatong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Payakarakatong lands with a straight right. Nordskov didn't see that one coming.
Payakarakatong throws out a leg kick but Nordskov moves out of range and Payakarakatong only half commits.
A jab from Nordskov does it's job there.
Nordskov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nordskov momentarily.
Payakarakatong misses with a body shot.
Nordskov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payakarakatong manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Nordskov misses its intended target.
Payakarakatong looks to land a right hand but Nordskov moved out of range.
Nordskov avoids the head kick by Payakarakatong.
Nordskov with a hook.
Nordskov looks for the body kick but Payakarakatong saw that one coming.
Nordskov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Payakarakatong misses with a jab to the body
and Nordskov counters with a two punch combo.
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 lands a body shot.
Nordskov throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Nordskov throws a body kick that misses.
Nordskov tries a head kick but it misses.
Nordskov missing with a left hand there. Payakarakatong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Payakarakatong cracks Nordskov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nordskov pushes Payakarakatong away with a front kick.
Payakarakatong throws a hook to the side of Nordskov's head but Nordskov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Payakarakatong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nordskov lands with a slapping head kick.
Payakarakatong is looking to score with low kicks.
Payakarakatong throws an overhand right that lands on Nordskov's shoulder, as Nordskov tries to avoid the shot.
Nordskov thuds his right hand into Payakarakatong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nordskov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Payakarakatong. That did some damage!
Payakarakatong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nordskov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Payakarakatong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nordskov moves out of range of the strikes.
Nordskov cracks Payakarakatong with an open hand slap.
Payakarakatong throws a shot from downtown. Nordskov moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Nordskov misses the target.
Nordskov throws a hook but Payakarakatong blocks it.#T3#
Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payakarakatong.
Nordskov scores with a nice strike.
Nordskov looks to throw the jab but Payakarakatong is out of range.
Nordskov throws out a loose jab but Payakarakatong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nordskov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Payakarakatong lands with a kick to the temple. Nordskov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Payakarakatong lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nordskov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Payakarakatong throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Payakarakatong tries to land a front kick but Nordskov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Payakarakatong doesn't manage to clinch there - Nordskov circles away.
Donk. Payakarakatong catches Nordskov right on the button with a cross.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Payakarakatong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nordskov connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Payakarakatong! But no joy.#T4#
Nordskov blocks a head kick by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong moves away from the strike by Nordskov.
Payakarakatong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Payakarakatong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payakarakatong was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
Nordskov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Payakarakatong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nordskov.
Payakarakatong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Payakarakatong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Payakarakatong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nordskov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nordskov lands a jab to the head.
Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Payakarakatong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payakarakatong swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Payakarakatong. Nordskov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab by Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a body punch
and Payakarakatong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

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 Mads Nordskov.
I think Nordskov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mads Nordskov!
Mads Nordskov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Aspire Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: PFC 184 McGuire vs Semenko II
Date: Jun 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verygood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Nordskov checks a low kick from Verygood.
Verygood has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Verygood misses with a looping left.
Nordskov cracks Verygood with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nordskov missing with a left hand there. Verygood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verygood.
A little jabbing left from Verygood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Verygood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Nordskov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Verygood finds it's way round the side to connect with Nordskov's head.
Verygood fakes the leg kick and cracks Nordskov in the body.
An inside leg kick from Verygood misses.
Verygood swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range.
Kurt Verygood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verygood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordskov moves away.
Good work by Verygood as he checks the leg kick.
Nordskov misses with a body kick.
Verygood misses with an uppercut.
Verygood paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Verygood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nordskov.
Nordskov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nordskov blocks a low kick nicely.
Nordskov is looking to counter punch.
Nordskov lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Verygood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Verygood misses the jab.
Nordskov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Nordskov checks a leg kick.
Nordskov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nordskov throws a jab when Verygood was well out of range.
Verygood is looking to land body kicks.
Nordskov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Verygood scores with a jab. Nordskov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Verygood blocks a leg kick.
It seemed like Verygood was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nordskov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Verygood stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice straight punches there by Nordskov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nordskov misses with a hook. Verygood ducked under it nicely.
Nordskov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nordskov misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Nordskov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nordskov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Verygood throws out a counter right but Nordskov avoids it with no problem.
Verygood misses with a hook.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verygood was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
Verygood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Nordskov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nordskov looks to throw the jab but Verygood is out of range.
Verygood throws out a counter right but Nordskov avoids it with no problem.
Nordskov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nordskov throws a wild body kick that Verygood sees coming a mile off.
Verygood avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Nordskov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nordskov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Verygood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordskov moves away.
Nordskov throws a front kick that sends Verygood stumbling back into the cage.
Nordskov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Verygood checks a leg kick.
Verygood misses with a straight left.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Verygood is just out of range.
Verygood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordskov. Verygood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Verygood.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nordskov.
Verygood digs a good body shot into Nordskov's ribs.
Verygood cracks a nice hook into Nordskov's ribs.
Verygood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nordskov.
Nordskov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nordskov works Verygood's body with a nice hook.
Verygood throws a low kick but Nordskov moves out of range easily.
Nordskov swings for the body but Verygood moves out of range.
Verygood throws a jab when Nordskov was well out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Nordskov misses its target.
Verygood throws a right hand that misses
and Nordskov counters with a straight right hand.
Nordskov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Verygood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nordskov.#T3#
Verygood throws a chopping leg kick but Nordskov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Verygood misses the target.
Verygood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nordskov was well out of range. Poor timing from Verygood.
Nordskov walks into a jab.
Nordskov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Verygood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nordskov.
Nordskov loads up on a big right hand but Verygood slips the punch.
Verygood throws a nice looking combination but Nordskov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Verygood moves in looking to clinch but Nordskov pushes him off.
Verygood throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nordskov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Verygood.
Verygood fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Verygood moves out of range of the strikes.
Nordskov cracks Verygood with a good jab.
Verygood lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nordskov's sensitive parts.
Verygood moves out of range of the strikes.
Verygood swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Some bone on bone action there as Verygood checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nordskov avoids a kick to the body.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Nordskov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Verygood.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nordskov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Verygood missing with a left hand there. Nordskov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Nordskov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Verygood can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Verygood. Nordskov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Verygood misses with a hook. Nordskov ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Nordskov has managed to clinch.
Verygood wants to get back to striking at distance but Nordskov won't allow it.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Verygood controls the action.
Verygood lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Verygood controls his hands.
Verygood misses with a body punch.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Nordskov lands a nice uppercut.
Verygood pushes Nordskov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Verygood blocking some punches.
Verygood lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nordskov misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Verygood.
A body shot lands from Nordskov.
Nordskov takes a shot to the head.
Nordskov lands a right hand.
Verygood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Nordskov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mads Nordskov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Verygood moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kurt Verygood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Nordskov moves into range and clinches up with Verygood.
A right hook to the body lands for Nordskov.
Verygood misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Verygood on the inside.
Verygood tries to work over Nordskov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Verygood lands with a light punch inside.
Nordskov avoids the elbow strike from Verygood, against the cage.
Verygood tries a body shot but Nordskov blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Verygood throws an elbow but misses.
Nordskov tries to work over Verygood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Verygood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Verygood misses with a body punch.
Verygood blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verygood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nordskov's elbow.
Verygood lands an elbow just above Nordskov 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Mads Nordskov has been cut.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Verygood's elbow.
Verygood gets through Nordskov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Nordskov.
A short body shot lands from Verygood as the two fighters clinch.
Verygood struggles to land a body shot inside as Nordskov controls his hands. #T1#
Nordskov misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Verygood.
Verygood throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Verygood.
Verygood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Verygood lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nordskov or not.
Verygood can't find room to land a body shot as Nordskov controls the action.
Verygood misses with an elbow strike.
Verygood digs a right hand underneath Nordskov's ribcage. Nordskov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Verygood controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Verygood.
Nordskov blocks an elbow strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Verygood.
Verygood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Verygood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kurt Verygood seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Verygood lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Verygood.
Verygood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nordskov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Verygood tries to throw a body punch but Nordskov avoids it by throwing Verygood back against the cage. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Verygood misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nordskov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nordskov misses with a body punch.
Verygood throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nordskov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Verygood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nordskov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Verygood backwards.
Verygood struggles to land a body shot inside as Nordskov controls his hands.
Verygood swings wildly with an uppercut but Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Verygood's elbow.
Verygood tries to throw a body punch but Nordskov avoids it by throwing Verygood back against the cage.
Nordskov blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Nordskov breaks the clinch.
Nordskov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nordskov lands a nice looking body kick.
Nordskov takes a swing at Verygood's ribcage but misses.
Nordskov throws a leg kick but Verygood sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mads Nordskov is winning the standup battle so far.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut. Verygood saw that one coming.
Verygood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Verygood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Verygood moves out of range of the body kick.
Nordskov moves out of range as Verygood throws a body kick.
Nordskov misses with a looping right.
Verygood misses with a straight left.
Nordskov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Verygood now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verygood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nordskov was well out of range. Poor timing from Verygood.
Verygood swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range.
Verygood's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nordskov under the eye.
Nordskov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Verygood.
Verygood connects with a single shot there.
Nordskov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Verygood swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range.
Jab by Nordskov.
Nordskov throws the kick towards the body but Verygood avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nordskov wants to slow Verygood down by chopping away at his legs.
Verygood on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Verygood scores with a nice head shot.
Nordskov blocks the body kick. #T4#
Nordskov moves out of range as Verygood strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Nordskov blocks the leg kick.
Nordskov throws a right and a left that Verygood avoids nicely.
Verygood throws a big shot that misses.
Verygood throws a hook to the side of Nordskov's head but Nordskov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verygood was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
Nordskov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nordskov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nordskov checks a low kick from Verygood.
Verygood looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Verygood lands a really nice looking cross but Nordskov seems unphased.
Nordskov slips a straight right by Verygood.
Nordskov looks to land a left hand but Verygood moved out of range nicely.
Nordskov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Verygood.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Verygood takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nordskov lands with a nice body kick.
Nordskov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Verygood.
A big left from Verygood misses.
Verygood connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nordskov's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kurt Verygood will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mads Nordskov's cut.
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!#R3#
Verygood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nordskov digs a good hook to Verygood's body.
Nice cross by Verygood.
Verygood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verygood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nordskov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Verygood misses with a wild body shot.
Nordskov slips under a jab.
Verygood lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Verygood avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws out a leg kick but Verygood moves out of range and Nordskov only half commits.
Nordskov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nordskov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nordskov checks the leg kick.
Verygood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Verygood digs a good hook to Nordskov's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nordskov dips to his left and cracks Verygood with an uppercut!
Some bone on bone action there as Nordskov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Verygood takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Good work by Nordskov as he checks the leg kick.
Nordskov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Verygood will feel that in the morning.#T1#
Verygood takes one on the button.
Verygood scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nordskov doesn't seem bothered though.
Nordskov lands with an overhand left.
Verygood throws out a loose jab but Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nordskov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Verygood tries to clinch but Nordskov moves away
and Verygood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice body kick from Verygood.
Nice body punch from Verygood.
Verygood scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nordskov doesn't seem bothered though.
Nordskov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Verygood jabs Nordskov right on the nose. Nordskov blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nordskov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Verygood.
Nordskov lands a front kick.
Verygood has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nordskov.
Nordskov loads up on a big right hand but Verygood slips the punch.
Verygood connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nordskov. Nordskov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Verygood changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Verygood connects with an inside leg kick.
Verygood is looking to land body kicks.
Verygood loads up on a big right hand but Nordskov slips the punch.
Nordskov looks to land a left hand but Verygood moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Verygood is just out of range.
A nice leg kick from Verygood, right into the meat of the thigh.
Verygood throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Verygood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nordskov.
It seemed like Verygood was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nordskov scores with a jab to the body.
Nordskov ducks under a wild hook from Verygood.
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.
Verygood scores with a jab. Nordskov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nordskov throws a front kick that sends Verygood stumbling back into the cage.
Verygood misses the shot to the body.
Verygood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nordskov.
Nordskov looks to land a left hand but Verygood moved out of range nicely.
Verygood is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nordskov with a body shot.
Verygood lands a leg kick that knocks Nordskov off balance momentarily.
Verygood tests Nordskov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Verygood slips a straight right by Nordskov.
Verygood moves away from the strike by Nordskov.
Verygood let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Verygood moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nordskov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Verygood scores with a decent looking hook.
Nordskov checks a low kick from Verygood.#T3#
Nordskov throws a hook to the side of Verygood's head but Verygood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Verygood throws a solid leg kick but Nordskov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Verygood.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Verygood misses with a low kick as Nordskov jumps back.
Verygood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nordskov.
Nordskov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Verygood just manages to avoid it.
Verygood tries a low kick but Nordskov avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a kick to the body.
Nordskov blocks a low kick nicely.
Verygood finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nordskov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Verygood throws a big shot that misses.
Nordskov throws a leg kick that misses.
Verygood misses with a straight right.
Verygood throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nordskov thuds a left hand into Verygood's body.
Nordskov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nordskov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nordskov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Verygood misses with a straight left.
Nordskov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Verygood lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verygood lands a body shot.
Verygood throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Verygood lands a nice hook to Nordskov's body. Nordskov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nordskov tries a low kick but Verygood avoids it.
Nordskov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nordskov ducks under a wild hook from Verygood.
Verygood throws a hook to the side of Nordskov's head but Nordskov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Verygood lunges at Nordskov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nordskov's hand.
Verygood throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov misses the jab.
Verygood misses with a hook. Nordskov ducked under it nicely.
Nordskov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Verygood. That did some damage!
Verygood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Verygood.
Nordskov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nordskov connects with a nice looking jab.
Verygood drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Verygood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Verygood 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Verygood!
An out of breath Kurt Verygood thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: PFC 177 Slice vs Pearson
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1#
Nordskov tries to land a front kick but Ibu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ibu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ibu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nordskov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nordskov misses with a straight right.
It looked like Ibu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nordskov throws out a loose jab but Ibu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nordskov checks a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ibu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nordskov slips under a jab.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ibu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ibu has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nordskov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ibu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Nordskov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nordskov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nordskov tries to land a front kick but Ibu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ibu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nordskov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nordskov lands a head shot.
Nordskov throws a good cross that connects.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nordskov throws out the jab. #T1#
Ibu throws a head kick but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ibu lands a glancing blow to the side of Nordskov's head.
Ibu moves out of range of the leg kick from Nordskov.
Nordskov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ibu throws an overhand right that lands on Nordskov's shoulder, as Nordskov tries to avoid the shot.
Ibu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nordskov.
Ibu lands a jab to the head.
Nice shot by Ibu.
Ibu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ibu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nordskov tries to land a front kick but Ibu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibu. Nordskov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ibu throws an overhand right that lands on Nordskov's shoulder, as Nordskov tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nordskov! But no joy.
Ibu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Ibu misses the target.
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Nordskov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nordskov slips a straight right by Ibu.
Ibu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nordskov to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Nordskov as he connects with a hook.
Nordskov misses the jab.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Nordskov.
Nordskov doesn't manage to clinch there - Ibu circles away.
Ibu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ibu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibu moves away.
Ibu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ibu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nordskov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ibu throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut. Ibu saw that one coming.
Ibu connects with a high kick.
A slow jab from Ibu misses its intended target.
Ibu loads up on a big right hand but Nordskov slips the punch.#CL2#
Nordskov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Ibu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ibu throws an overhand right that lands on Nordskov's shoulder, as Nordskov tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Nordskov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nordskov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nordskov thuds his right hand into Ibu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ibu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ibu just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Nordskov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ibu is looking to slow Nordskov down with leg kicks.
Ibu takes a swing at Nordskov's ribcage but misses.
Nordskov walks into a left hand.
Nordskov throws the kick towards the body but Ibu avoids it.
Nordskov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ibu moves out of range of the leg kick from Nordskov.
Ibu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nordskov misses with a straight right.
Nordskov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Ibu gets tackled into the cage by Nordskov. Nordskov maintains the clinch.
Nordskov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ibu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ibu misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Ibu.
Nordskov is leaning against Ibu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Ibu.
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Ibu.
Nordskov lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Ibu.
A body shot lands from Nordskov.
Nordskov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ibu throws a punch but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Ibu throws a head punch that misses.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Nordskov.
Nordskov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ibu backwards.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Ibu controls the action. #BC2#
Nordskov manages to break the clinch.
Ibu misses with a hook
and Nordskov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ibu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nordskov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ibu to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Ibu.
Nordskov throws a jab when Ibu was well out of range.
It looked like Ibu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nordskov.
Ibu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nordskov.
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nordskov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nordskov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nordskov loads up on a big right hand but Ibu slips the punch.
Ibu throws a lazy right hand but Nordskov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mads Nordskov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ibu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nordskov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mads Nordskov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ibu swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range. #CL2#
Nordskov moves into the clinch.
Nordskov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nordskov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibu.
Ibu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nordskov misses with a body punch.
Nordskov lands a left hand.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Nordskov blocking some punches.
Ibu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nordskov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ibu backwards.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ibu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nordskov scores with a shot to the side of Ibu's head.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ibu blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibu misses with a punch on the inside.
Ibu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards. #T1#
Ibu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Ibu.
Ibu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ibu misses with the head strike.
Ibu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nordskovs head.
Ibu has a couple of punches blocked by Nordskov.
A short right from Nordskov.
A left hand lands to the body for Nordskov.
Mads Nordskov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ibu lands a right hand.
Nordskov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Nordskov.
Nordskov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ibu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ibu blocking some punches.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Ibu controls the action.
Ibu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ibu misses with a body punch.
Ibu swings wildly with an uppercut but Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Nordskov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nordskov.
Ibu prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with some punches.
Nordskov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov wants to get back to striking at distance but Ibu won't allow it.
Nordskov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nordskov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Ibu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ibu avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
Koh Ibu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nordskov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ibu.
Ibu moves out of range of the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ibu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nordskov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nordskov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ibu.
Nordskov connects with an inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Nordskov.
Ibu just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Ibu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nordskov doesn't seem phased though.
Nordskov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ibu.
Ibu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nordskov.#T3#
Ibu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ibu throws the left hand but Nordskov avoids the punch easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nordskov. That's going to slow Ibu down.
Nordskov scores with a nice body kick.
Ibu loads up on a big right hand but Nordskov slips the punch.
Nordskov throws a body kick that misses.
Nordskov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Nordskov catches Ibu right on the button with a cross.
A shot to the liver by Ibu. Beautiful body shot.
Nordskov works Ibu's body with a nice hook.
Ibu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nordskov feints a counter leg kick.
Nordskov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ibu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nordskov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ibu can pounce on him.
Ibu lunges at Nordskov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nordskov's hand.
Nordskov throws a looping overhand right but Ibu ducks down to avoid it.
Nordskov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ibu.
A countering left hand to the body from Nordskov misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Ibu.
Ibu throws a sloppy head kick and Nordskov moves out of range easily. #T4#
Ibu throws a jab but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Ibu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ibu misses with a body shot.
Ibu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nordskov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nordskov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ibu staying out of range there.
Ibu misses with a body kick.
Ibu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nordskov.
Nordskov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ibu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nordskov is looking to clinch.
Ibu lands a front kick.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Ibu moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Ibu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nordskov to score with a decent uppercut.
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Nordskov closes the distance and pushes Ibu back into the cage.
Ibu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mads Nordskov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nordskov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nordskov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nordskov scores with a kick to the body.
Ibu lands a jab to Nordskov's midsection.
Ibu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ibu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Ibu throws an overhand right that lands on Nordskov's shoulder, as Nordskov tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Ibu misses its intended target.
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nordskov takes one to the side of the head.
Ibu throws a lazy head kick
and Nordskov counters with a nice body kick.
Ibu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nordskov.
Nordskov misses the shot to the body.
Nordskov staying out of range there.
Nordskov counters with a body kick.
Ibu looks to throw the jab but Nordskov is out of range.
Ibu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nordskov misses with a kick to the body.
Nordskov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ibu at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for Ibu. That snapped Nordskov's head back.
Nordskov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ibu.#T1#
Ibu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nordskov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ibu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nordskov throws a looping overhand right but Ibu ducks down to avoid it.
Nordskov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nordskov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ibu can pounce on him.
Ibu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slow jab from Nordskov misses its intended target.
Nordskov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ibu throws a hook to the side of Nordskov's head but Nordskov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ibu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nordskov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A clash of legs there as Nordskov blocks the low kick.
Nordskov connects with a body shot that sends Ibu's belly button to the back.
Nordskov lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nordskov stuns Ibu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab from Nordskov.
Ibu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T2#
Nordskov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ibu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nordskov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That kick from Nordskov tenderised Ibu's leg. Ibu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ibu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ibu jabs at Nordskov's body.
Nordskov lands a nice shot to the body.
Nordskov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nordskov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ibu.
Nordskov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ibu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ibu throws a looping overhand right but Nordskov ducks down to avoid it.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
Ibu cracks Nordskov with a right hand to the side of the head.
A left lands for Ibu.
Ibu moves out of range of the body kick.
Ibu takes a swing at Nordskov's ribcage but misses.
Ibu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nordskov lands a glancing blow to the side of Ibu's head.#T3#
Nordskov misses with a body kick.
Ibu throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Nordskov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ibu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nordskov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ibu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordskov moves away.
Ibu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nordskov is able to avoid easily.
Ibu misses with a body shot.
Nordskov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big right from Ibu misses.
Nordskov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nordskov wants to clinch up but Ibu keeps it at a distance.
Nordskov slips under a jab.
Nordskov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ibu doesn't seem bothered though.
Good exchange - Nordskov coming out on top.
Ibu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nordskov cracks Ibu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ibu swats away the attempt to clinch by Nordskov.#T4#
Ibu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ibu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ibu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nordskov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nordskov throws a head kick that misses.
Ibu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nordskov.
Nordskov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
Nordskov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nordskov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ibu cracks Nordskov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nordskov throws a hook to the side of Ibu's head but Ibu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nordskov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nordskov with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov catches Ibu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nordskov lands with a straight right. Ibu didn't see that one coming.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Ibu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nordskov looks to land a left hand but Ibu moved out of range nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mads Nordskov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nordskov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: PFC 171 Semenko vs Peterson
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
Nordskov misses with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit tries a low kick but Nordskov avoids it.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit blocks the body kick.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nordskov misses the shot to the body.
Nordskov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sitsongrit momentarily.
Nordskov misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Sitsongrit moves into range and clinches up with Nordskov.
A shot in the inside from Nordskov.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Nordskov tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Nordskov controls his hands.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Nordskov is trying to break free.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Nordskov works on Sitsongrit's body with a couple of short punches.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nordskov lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nordskov.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nordskov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Nordskov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nordskov's elbow.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nordskov blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
A short left from Nordskov.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Nordskov.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Nordskov lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage. #T2#
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Nordskov fails to land.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nordskov scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the head.
Nordskov tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nordskov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit works on Nordskov's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nordskov.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Nordskov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Nordskov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Nordskov lands with a right to the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Nordskov avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Nordskov misses with a body punch.
Nordskov misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Nordskov scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
A body shot lands from Nordskov.
Nordskov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nordskov lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nordskov working hard to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nordskov's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit presses Nordskov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nordskov is trying to push Sitsongrit away but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit pushes Nordskov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Nordskov misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Nordskov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Nordskov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sitsongrit under the eye.
Sitsongrit cracks the inside of Nordskov's front leg.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Nordskov throws a chopping leg kick but Sitsongrit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nordskov throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sitsongrit is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov misses with a looping right.
Nordskov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nordskov throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Nordskov slips the punch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nordskov - that will leave a mark!
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nordskov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit. #T1#
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Nordskov's leg but Nordskov calmly moves out of range.
Nordskov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Nordskov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Nordskov down with leg kicks.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Nordskov throws a body kick.
Nordskov digs a good hook to Sitsongrit's body.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nordskov cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nordskov is looking to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nordskov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Nordskov.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. #T2#
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nordskov's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body kick from Nordskov.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Nordskov saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nordskov's calf.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
Nordskov scores with a sloppy right hand. Sitsongrit should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sitsongrit defending well as Nordskov loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit tries a quick counter leg kick but Nordskov is wise to it.
Nordskov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nordskov lands a jab to Sitsongrit's midsection.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Nordskov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nordskov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Nordskov blocks it.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nordskov doesn't seem bothered though.
A big left from Nordskov misses.
Nordskov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nordskov's head backwards.
Nice straight punches there by Nordskov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nordskov.
Nordskov misses the body punch
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Nordskov.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Nordskov's ribcage but misses.
Nordskov punishes Sitsongrit's body with a nice straight punch.
Nordskov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Donk. Nordskov catches Sitsongrit right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nordskov throws a leg kick which misses Sitsongrit's front leg but catches the back leg as Sitsongrit tries to avoid it.
Nordskov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nordskov tries to clinch but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Mads Nordskov is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Nordskov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nordskov lands a jab to the nose.
Sitsongrit clobbers Nordskov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nordskov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nordskov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Nordskov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nordskov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nordskov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nordskov lands a body shot.
Nordskov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nordskov looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Nordskov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut.
Nordskov misses with a body kick.
Nordskov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Sitsongrit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mads Nordskov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Nordskov throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nordskov counters with a left to the body.
Nordskov misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nordskov rather than just go for the knockout.
Sitsongrit punishes Nordskov's body with a nice straight punch.
Nordskov needs to keep his hands up - Sitsongrit had a free shot at his head there.
Some bone on bone action there as Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sitsongrit avoids the head kick by Nordskov.
Sitsongrit takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nordskov lands a really nice looking cross but Sitsongrit seems unphased.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nordskov jabs Sitsongrit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Nordskov scores with a hook to the body. Sitsongrit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nordskov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nordskov misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nordskov at a distance.
Nordskov connects with a body shot that sends Sitsongrit's belly button to the back.
A leg kick checked by Sitsongrit.
A big right from Nordskov misses.
Nordskov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab by Nordskov.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Nordskov slips the punch.
Nordskov looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nordskov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nordskov misses with a looping left.
Nordskov takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nordskov, right into the meat.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nordskov throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
Sitsongrit now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nordskov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nordskov throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nordskov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Nordskov moves into the clinch.
Nordskov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nordskov.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Nordskov controls the action.
Nordskov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sitsongrit or not.
Nice body punch from Nordskov - that landed with a thud.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Nordskov controls the action.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nordskovs head.
Nordskov blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Nordskov blocks it. #T3#
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nordskov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Nordskov avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Nordskov lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Nordskov controls his hands.
Nordskov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nordskov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Nordskov misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Nordskov blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Nordskov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Nordskov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nordskov takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Nordskov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nordskov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit.
I think Sitsongrit 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: PFC 164 McGuire vs Semenko
Date: Mar 22, 2020

#R1#
Nordskov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A swing and a miss from Nordskov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jaroslav connects with an inside leg kick.
Nordskov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jaroslav throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nordskov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jaroslav misses with a low kick as Nordskov jumps back.
Jaroslav smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nordskov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jaroslav fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Jaroslav shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nordskov cracks Jaroslav with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nordskov throws a hook but Jaroslav avoids it easily.
Nordskov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaroslav was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaroslav checks a leg kick nicely.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaroslav was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
Nordskov wants to land a leg kick but Jaroslav is out of range.
Nordskov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jaroslav moves out of range of the body kick from Nordskov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jaroslav! But no joy.
Nordskov throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Jaroslav clinches up with Nordskov and pushes him back against the cage.
Nordskov lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Jaroslav tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Jaroslav controls the action.
Jaroslav working aggressively here.
Jaroslav prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov lands a right hand.
Jaroslav working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jaroslav lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nordskov or not.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jaroslav has a couple of punches blocked by Nordskov.
Jaroslav lands with a short shot to the head.
Nordskov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nordskov cracks Jaroslav with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Nordskov fails to land.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nordskov lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Nordskov.
A short right from Jaroslav.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Jaroslav.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nordskov.
Nordskov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jaroslav misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Jaroslav lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Jaroslav lands a shoulder strike.
Jaroslav goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jaroslav lands a nice shot to the body.
Jaroslav tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nordskov's elbow.
Jaroslav doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jaroslav takes a shot to the head.
Nordskov lands with a light punch inside.
Nordskov lands with a right to the head.
Jaroslav struggles to land a body shot inside as Nordskov controls his hands. #BC#
Nordskov breaks from the clinch.
Nordskov connects with a looping right hand.
Nice defenses there by Nordskov.
Nordskov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nordskov blocks the body kick.
Nordskov scores with a punch to the head.
Nordskov thuds a left hand into Jaroslav's body.
Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jaroslav.
Nordskov thuds his shin into the meat of Jaroslav's side.
Nordskov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nordskov.
Nordskov with a nice cross.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jaroslav checks a leg kick.
Nordskov avoids the body shot from Jaroslav. #T3#
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaroslav manages to avoid it.
Jaroslav looks to land a left hand but Nordskov moved out of range nicely.
It appears Nordskov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nordskov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jaroslav is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nordskov.
Jaroslav avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
Jaroslav avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jaroslav is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nordskov.
Nordskov moves away from the strike by Jaroslav.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaroslav thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Nordskov misses the target.
Jaroslav moves in looking to clinch but Nordskov pushes him off.
Nordskov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jaroslav darts in trying to clinch
and Nordskov counters with a right hand to the body.
Jaroslav takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jaroslav on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jaroslav uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Jaroslav moves into range and clinches up with Nordskov.
Jaroslav prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Jaroslav misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jaroslav misses with a body punch. #T4#
Jaroslav takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nordskov blocks a body shot from Jaroslav.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Jaroslav controls the action.
Nordskov blocks an uppercut.
Jaroslav can't find room to land a body shot as Nordskov controls the action.
Jaroslav throws a punch but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Jaroslav lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jaroslav tries to work over Nordskov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
Jaroslav tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nordskov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jaroslav prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov cracks Jaroslav with a nice body shot.
Jaroslav lands an uppercut.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaroslav controls his hands.
Jaroslav goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaroslav tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nordskov's elbow.
Nordskov lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Nordskov.
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Jaroslav uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaroslav tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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 interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Jaroslav connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nordskov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jaroslav. Jaroslav circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jaroslav misses with a body punch
and Nordskov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jaroslav really felt that one!
Jaroslav takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nordskov misses with an attempted mid kick.
And Jaroslav responds with a good body kick, but Nordskov manages to step out the way in time.
Nordskov cracks a nice hook into Jaroslav's ribs.
Nordskov scores with a nice body kick.
Nordskov connects with a right hand. Jaroslav shakes it off.
Nordskov cracks the inside of Jaroslav's front leg.
Nordskov keeps the fight on the outside.
Nordskov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jaroslav's hands.
Jaroslav just misses with a punch to the body.
Jaroslav avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov swings for the body but Jaroslav moves out of range.
Jaroslav pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nordskov is out of range and Jaroslav settles back down.
Nordskov walks into a straight right hand from Jaroslav.
Nordskov with a jab.
Nordskov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jaroslav.
A slow jab from Nordskov misses its intended target.
Nordskov looks for the body kick but Jaroslav saw that one coming.
Jaroslav pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Jaroslav looks to land a right hand but Nordskov moved out of range.
Nordskov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jaroslav takes a step back to recover.
Jaroslav throws a hook to the side of Nordskov's head but Nordskov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jaroslav throws a series of punches but Nordskov moves out of range.
Mads Nordskov is winning the standup battle so far.
Jaroslav looks to throw the jab but Nordskov is out of range.
A head kick misses from Nordskov.
Nordskov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nordskov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jaroslav tries to move into range but Nordskov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice body kick from Nordskov.
Nordskov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jaroslav throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Nordskov misses its target.
Nordskov scores with a sloppy right hand. Jaroslav should have avoided that one.
Jaroslav has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nordskov.
A big left from Jaroslav misses.
Nice defenses there by Jaroslav.
Jaroslav ducks under a wild hook from Nordskov.
Jaroslav misses with a kick to the body.
Nordskov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Nordskov rushes Jaroslav and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jaroslav throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nordskovs head.
Jaroslav lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Jaroslav misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jaroslav doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jaroslav tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jaroslav doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jaroslav throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jaroslav can't find room to land a body shot as Nordskov controls the action.
Jaroslav struggles to land a body shot inside as Nordskov controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaroslav.
Jaroslav misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Jaroslav.
Nordskov lands an uppercut.
Nordskov scores with a shoulder strike.
Nordskov misses with a punch on the inside.
Jaroslav misses with a body punch.
Nordskov lands with a right to the head.
Nordskov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jaroslav misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Jaroslav fails to land.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nordskov lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Nordskov scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Jaroslav tries to work over Nordskov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nordskov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Nordskov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jaroslav throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Nordskov moves into the clinch.
Nordskov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Jaroslav uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Jaroslav avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Nordskov lands a body shot.
Nordskov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jaroslav tries to throw a body punch but Nordskov avoids it by throwing Jaroslav back against the cage.
Jaroslav works on Nordskov's body with a couple of short punches.
Jaroslav fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nordskov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nordskov.
Jaroslav lands with a short shot to the head.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jaroslav can't find room to land a body shot as Nordskov controls the action. #T4#
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!
Jaroslav's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Nordskov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jaroslav throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut.
Jaroslav chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jaroslav throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jaroslav throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nordskov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nordskov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jaroslav.
Nordskov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jaroslav throws out a loose jab but Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nordskov thuds a left hand into Jaroslav's body.
Nordskov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jaroslav wants to clinch up but Nordskov keeps it at a distance.
Jaroslav misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaroslav was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
Nordskov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jaroslav doesn't seem bothered though.
Jaroslav staying out of range there.
Jaroslav finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nordskov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jaroslav.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mads Nordskov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jaroslav throws a front kick aimed at Nordskov's knee but Nordskov avoids it well.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nordskov - that will leave a mark!
Nordskov lands a jab to Jaroslav's midsection.
Jaroslav lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nordskov blocks a jab.
Jaroslav circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jaroslav dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Nordskov finds it's target.
Jaroslav throws a shot from downtown. Nordskov moves away and avoids it.
Jaroslav is looking to land body kicks.
Nordskov checks a leg kick.
Nordskov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nordskov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jaroslav can do to turn this around?
Jaroslav throws a sloppy head kick and Nordskov moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaroslav is just out of range.
Jaroslav avoids a kick to the body.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nordskov throws a body kick that misses.
Jaroslav swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nordskov moves away from the strike by Jaroslav. #T1#
Jaroslav fails to land with a series of punches.
Nordskov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jaroslav scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jaroslav buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jaroslav.
Jaroslav lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jaroslav moves in looking to clinch but Nordskov pushes him off.
Nordskov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nordskov!
Jaroslav finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jaroslav cracks Nordskov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nordskov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jaroslav.
Nordskov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jaroslav checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jaroslav checks a leg kick nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Nordskov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nordskov ducks under a wild hook from Jaroslav.
Nordskov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jaroslav at a distance.
Nordskov misses with a straight left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaroslav. #T2#
Nordskov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jaroslav stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nordskov lands with a shot to the body.
Nordskov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big right from Nordskov misses.
Nordskov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jaroslav.
Nordskov scores with a push kick.
Jaroslav throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Nordskov has closed the distance and engaged Jaroslav in a clinch.
A short right from Nordskov.
Jaroslav misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nordskov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaroslav.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jaroslav tries to work over Nordskov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Jaroslav avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Jaroslav works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jaroslav misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nordskov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nordskov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaroslav.
Jaroslav lands with a right to the head.
Jaroslav tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nordskov.
Nordskov lands a right hand.
Jaroslav tries to throw a body punch but Nordskov avoids it by throwing Jaroslav back against the cage.
Jaroslav tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nordskov misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nordskov scores with a shoulder strike.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Jaroslav controls the action.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Jaroslav avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Nordskov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nordskov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Jaroslav controls the action.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Jaroslav.
Jaroslav lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jaroslav 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.
Jaroslav misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Jaroslav tries to throw a body punch but Nordskov avoids it by throwing Jaroslav back against the cage.
Nordskov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaroslav controls his hands.
Jaroslav misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jaroslav misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jaroslav misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaroslav.
Nordskov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jaroslav goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Nordskov fails to land.
Jaroslav stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jaroslav misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Nordskov on the inside.
Jaroslav doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jaroslav fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaroslav throws a punch but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Felix Jaroslav has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nordskov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jaroslav misses with a hook to the ribs.

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 Mads Nordskov.
Well Nordskov 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mads Nordskov!
After the big win, Mads Nordskov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Aspire Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: PFC 157 Aiken vs Alzheimer
Date: Feb 22, 2020

#R1#
Ibu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nordskov cracks Ibu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut.
Nordskov lands the left hand.
Good leg kick by Ibu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ibu dodges the punch combination from Nordskov.
Ibu swinging wildly here.
Nordskov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nordskov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nordskov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nordskov works the jab nicely.
Nordskov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Ibu misses.
Ibu cracks Nordskov with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibu swinging wildly here.
Nordskov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ibu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nordskov misses the shot to the body.
Nordskov chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Ibu throws a one two combo.
A combination from Ibu does no damage.
A swing and a miss from Ibu.
Ibu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ibu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice jab there from Ibu.
Ibu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nordskov clobbers Ibu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ibu throws an overhand right that lands on Nordskov's shoulder, as Nordskov tries to avoid the shot.
Ibu throws the left hand but Nordskov avoids the punch easily.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fighters circling - Ibu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nordskov misses the shot to the body.
Nordskov ducks under a wild hook from Ibu.
Nordskov blocks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nordskov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nordskov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab from Ibu finds it's way through Nordskov's defenses.
Ibu avoids a kick to the body.
Nordskov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ibu slips a straight right by Nordskov.#T2#
Ibu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ibu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nordskov avoids the body shot from Ibu.
Ibu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nordskov throws an overhand right that lands on Ibu's shoulder, as Ibu tries to avoid the shot.
Ibu moves out of range as Nordskov strikes.
Ibu tests Nordskov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nordskov, right into the meat.
Ibu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Ibu moves out of range.
Nordskov connects with a jab.
Ibu missing with a left hand there. Nordskov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donk. Ibu catches Nordskov right on the button with a cross.
Ibu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nordskov.
A countering left hand to the body from Nordskov misses.
Ibu throws a hook but Nordskov blocks it.
Nordskov swings for the body but Ibu moves out of range.
Ibu takes one to the chin there.
Nordskov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nordskov slips under a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Nordskov misses.
Nordskov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ibu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nordskov.
Ibu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nordskov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibu.#T3#
Nordskov lands a right hook to the body.
Ibu takes a swing at Nordskov's ribcage but misses.
Nordskov throws out a counter right but Ibu avoids it with no problem.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibu.
Ibu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ibu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ibu lands a jab to the nose.
Nordskov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ibu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ibu catches Nordskov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nordskov walks into a straight right hand from Ibu.
Nordskov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nordskov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ibu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nordskov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ibu connects with a body shot that sends Nordskov's belly button to the back.
Nordskov throws a hook but Ibu blocks it.
Ibu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nordskov.
Ibu blocks a low kick nicely.
Nordskov tries to land a front kick but Ibu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nordskov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nordskov looks to land a left hand but Ibu moved out of range nicely.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Nordskov.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ibu.
Ibu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nordskov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nordskov lands with a nice body kick.
Nordskov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
An inside leg kick lands from Ibu.
Ibu takes a swing at Nordskov's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ibu.
Nordskov walks into a left hand.
Nordskov blocks a jab.
Ibu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nordskov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ibu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nordskov.
Ibu throws the left hand but Nordskov avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nordskov! But no joy.
Ibu cracks Nordskov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov moves out of range as Ibu throws a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Nordskov. Beautiful body shot.
Nordskov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ibu checks it well.
Ibu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordskov. Ibu does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu 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.
#R2#
Ibu misses the shot to the body.
Nordskov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ibu with a body shot.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibu is just out of range.
Nordskov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ibu if he has to take too many more of those.
Ibu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Ibu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nordskov avoids the body shot from Ibu.
Nordskov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Nordskov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ibu has got the better of the exchanges.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Ibu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ibu misses with a hook.
Nordskov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ibu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ibu digs a good body shot into Nordskov's ribs.
Ibu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ibu throws a wild body kick that Nordskov sees coming a mile off.
Ibu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu misses with a body shot.
Nordskov slips a straight right by Ibu.
Nordskov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ibu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Koh Ibu is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice cross by Ibu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
Nordskov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Ibu throws a leg kick but Nordskov checks it.
Nordskov throws a shot to the body.
Nordskov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ibu is out of range and Nordskov settles back down.
Some bone on bone action there as Nordskov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice side step and Nordskov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ibu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Nordskov instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ibu fails to land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Ibu avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Ibu controls his hands.
Ibu misses with a punch on the inside.
Ibu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ibu misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nordskov.
A head punch on the inside from Ibu fails to land. #BC#
Ibu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ibu takes a swing at Nordskov's ribcage but misses.
Ibu misses with a series of wild punches.
Nordskov lands the left hand.
Nordskov lands a leg kick that knocks Ibu off balance momentarily.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nordskov cracks Ibu with a good jab.
Ibu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A cross from Nordskov lands.
Ibu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nordskov.
Ibu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nordskov throws out the jab.
Nordskov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nordskov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nordskov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Nordskov blocks a jab.
Nordskov tries a quick counter leg kick but Ibu is wise to it.
Ibu throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Nordskov.
Ibu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nordskov slips under a jab from Ibu.
Nordskov swings for the body but Ibu moves out of range.
Ibu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordskov moves away.
Ibu throws a leg kick
and Nordskov counters with a left to the body.
Nordskov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ibu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nordskov lands a jab to Ibu's midsection.
Ibu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ibu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nordskov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Nordskov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nordskov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Ibu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ibu swinging wildly here.
Nordskov throws the kick towards the body but Ibu avoids it.
Ibu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Ibu misses.
Nordskov moves out of range as Ibu throws a body kick.
Ibu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ibu misses with a kick to the body
and Nordskov counters with a stiff right hand.
Ibu throws out a powerful jab.
Nordskov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
Ibu misses the jab.
Ibu misses with a straight left.
A big right from Ibu misses.
Ibu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordskov thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Ibu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ibu scores with a hook to the body. Nordskov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Ibu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nordskov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nordskov throws the left hand but Ibu avoids the punch easily.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
Ibu throws the left hand but Nordskov avoids the punch easily.
Ibu lands a nice looking body shot.
Nordskov looks for the body kick but Ibu saw that one coming.
Nordskov lands with an overhand left.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
Ibu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nordskov has time to react.
Nordskov misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Ibu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Ibu misses its intended target.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibu moves away.
Nordskov throws a hook but Ibu avoids it easily.
Nordskov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nordskov throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nordskov jabs Ibu right on the nose. Ibu blinks but takes it well.
Ibu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circling - Nordskov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nordskov tests Ibu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mads Nordskov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nordskov lands a slapping body shot.
Ibu swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range.
Ibu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nordskov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Ibu misses the target.
Nordskov swings for the body but Ibu moves out of range.
Ibu moves out of range as Nordskov strikes.
Ibu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ibu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ibu throws a low kick, looking for Nordskov's leg but Nordskov calmly moves out of range.
Ibu lands a nice looking body shot.
Ibu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nordskov throws a head kick but Ibu moves out of range.
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nordskov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ibu - the referee stops the clock and Nordskov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ibu. Nordskov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nordskov.
Ibu tried to counter with a leg kick but Nordskov avoided it.
Ibu throws a body shot but no joy.
Nordskov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ibu will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ibu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nordskov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ibu's hands.
Ibu takes a swing at Nordskov's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Ibu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ibu misses with a right hand
and Nordskov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nordskov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ibu.
Ibu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ibu tries to move into range but Nordskov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ibu misses with a looping left.
Nordskov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nordskov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ibu avoids a kick to the body.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Ibu misses with a wild body shot.
Nordskov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nordskov lands with a nice body kick.
Ibu lands a glancing blow to the side of Nordskov's head.
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 tries to close the distance and clinch but Ibu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nordskov scores with a leg kick.
Ibu looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordskov is just out of range.
Ibu swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Ibu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nordskov takes one to the side of the head.
Nordskov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ibu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ibu. Nordskov shrugs it off though.
Ibu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nordskov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nordskov avoids the head kick by Ibu.
Nordskov connects with a leg kick. Ibu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibu.
Nordskov wants to land a leg kick but Ibu is out of range.
Nordskov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibu.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ibu defending well as Nordskov loads up on a big left hand.
Ibu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Nordskov.
Nordskov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nordskov avoids the body shot from Ibu.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Ibu moves out of range. #T3#
Ibu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ibu.
Ibu misses with a hook. Nordskov ducked under it nicely.
Nordskov misses with a hook. Ibu ducked under it nicely.
Ibu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nordskov throws a hook to the side of Ibu's head but Ibu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ibu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nordskov doesn't seem bothered though.
Ibu throws a low kick, looking for Nordskov's leg but Nordskov calmly moves out of range.
Nordskov takes a swing at Ibu's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Ibu misses the target.
Nordskov's corner calls for a 1-2. Nordskov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibu was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
Ibu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Ibu moves out of range.
A head kick by Ibu misses
and Nordskov counters with a left to the body.
Ibu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Ibu throws a wild body kick that Nordskov sees coming a mile off.
Ibu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A cross from Nordskov lands.
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 takes a swing at Nordskov's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Nordskov throws a body punch but Ibu moves out of range.
Ibu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nordskov is out of range and Ibu settles back down.
It seemed like Nordskov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ibu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ibu throws the left hand but Nordskov avoids the punch easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut.
Good work by Ibu as he checks the leg kick.
Jab by Ibu.
Ibu avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
Ibu throws a wild body kick that Nordskov sees coming a mile off.
Nordskov walks into a straight right hand from Ibu.
Ibu misses with a hook. Nordskov ducked under it nicely.
Ibu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nordskov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ibu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a hook. Ibu ducked under it nicely.
Ibu misses the shot to the body.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.

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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: PFC 150 Urani vs Yamaguchi
Date: Jan 12, 2020

#R1#
Tanaka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tanaka tries to land a body kick
and Nordskov counters with a straight right hand.
That kick from Nordskov tenderised Tanaka's leg. Tanaka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tanaka avoids a kick to the body.
Nordskov sizes up Tanaka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tanaka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nordskov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nordskov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tanaka misses with an uppercut
and Nordskov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tanaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordskov is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Nordskov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tanaka is looking to score with low kicks.
Tanaka throws a leg kick but Nordskov checks it.
Tanaka takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tanaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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 moves away from the strike by Tanaka.
Nordskov slips a straight right by Tanaka.
Nordskov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nordskov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tanaka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tanaka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tanaka is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nordskov.
Tanaka throws a hook but Nordskov avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Nordskov - just one landing. #T1#
A big right from Nordskov misses.
Nordskov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nice cross by Nordskov.
Nordskov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tanaka moves away from the strike by Nordskov.
Tanaka misses with a hook.
Nordskov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nordskov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nordskov there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Mads Nordskov has been cut.
Tanaka darts in looking for a takedown but Nordskov gets double underhooks and turns Tanaka into the cage.
Nordskov avoids a kick to the body.
Nordskov scores with a shot to the body.
Nordskov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tanaka. That did some damage!
Nordskov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tanaka.
Nordskov throws a good cross that connects.
Nordskov throws a leg kick which misses Tanaka's front leg but catches the back leg as Tanaka tries to avoid it.
Nordskov checks a low kick from Tanaka.
As Tanaka backs away, Nordskov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tanaka swings widly with a right hand
and Nordskov counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanaka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mads Nordskov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nordskov catches Tanaka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nordskov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tanaka doesn't seem bothered though.
Nordskov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nordskov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T2#
Nordskov throws a hook to the side of Tanaka's head but Tanaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tanaka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanaka slips a straight right by Nordskov.
Tanaka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nordskov checks it well.
Nordskov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tanaka if he has to take too many more of those.
Tanaka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nordskov works the jab nicely.
Nordskov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Tanaka gets tackled into the cage by Nordskov. Nordskov maintains the clinch.
Tanaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nordskov's elbow.
Nordskov lands with a left to the head.
Nordskov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tanaka slows down the pace here.
Tanaka gets through Nordskov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Nordskov.
Tanaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nordskov gets through Tanaka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nordskov works on Tanaka's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Tanaka.
Tanaka misses with a punch to the body.
Tanaka lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Nordskov as the two fighters clinch.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tanaka.
Tanaka scores with a shoulder strike.
Tanaka stalling in the clinch but Nordskov improves position.
A short right from Tanaka.
Nordskov tries a body shot but Tanaka blocks it.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Tanaka controls the action.
Tanaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Tanaka manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Tanaka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Tanaka working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nordskov has passed into half guard! #SUB2#
Tanaka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nordskov pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Tanaka tries to get to full guard but Nordskov has control of the leg.
Tanaka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Tanaka looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nordskov passes into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanaka trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mads Nordskov 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!
#R2#
Tanaka misses with an uppercut. Nordskov saw that one coming.
Tanaka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nordskov.
Nordskov tries to clinch up.
Tanaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Nordskov misses the target.
Tanaka misses with a hook
and Nordskov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nordskov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nordskov cracks Tanaka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
Tanaka throws a hook but Nordskov avoids it easily.
Nordskov scores with a jab to the body.
Nordskov scores with a sloppy right hand. Tanaka should have avoided that one.
Nordskov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tanaka can do to turn this around?
A good leg kick by Nordskov.
Nordskov moves away from the strike by Tanaka.
Tanaka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordskov staying out of range there.
Tanaka on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nordskov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tanaka has time to react.
Nordskov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tanaka momentarily.
Tanaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Tanaka misses with a body shot. #T1#
Tanaka lands a nice hook to Nordskov's body. Nordskov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mads Nordskov is winning the standup battle so far.
Nordskov jabs at Tanaka's body.
Tanaka walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nordskov.
Tanaka misses with a leg kick.
Tanaka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nordskov is looking to counter punch.
Nordskov scores with a nice right hand.
A good leg kick by Tanaka.
Nordskov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nordskov connects with a crisp jab.
Tanaka throws a low kick but Nordskov avoids it.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tanaka.
Nordskov throws the kick towards the body but Tanaka avoids it.
Nordskov blocks a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tanaka.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanaka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nordskov.
Nordskov lands a body shot.
Tanaka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nordskov drops his hands momentarily and Tanaka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nordskov thumps Tanaka with a low kick.#T2#
Tanaka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tanaka throws a leg kick but Nordskov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tanaka shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nordskov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nordskov scores with a nice right hand.
Nordskov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tanaka doesn't seem bothered though.
Nordskov lands a lovely overhand right.
Nordskov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nordskov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tanaka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tanaka blocks a jab.
Tanaka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tanaka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nordskov.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanaka is just out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nordskov.
A jab lands there for Tanaka.
A slow jab from Nordskov misses its intended target.
Tanaka misses with a straight right. #T3#
A jab from Nordskov misses.
Good work by Nordskov as he checks the leg kick.
Nordskov scores with a shot to the body.
Tanaka throws a right hand that misses
and Nordskov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tanaka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nordskov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tanaka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tanaka lands an overhand right.
Tanaka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tanaka has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nordskov.
Tanaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nordskov.
Tanaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Tanaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nordskov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tanaka on the side of the head.
Tanaka defending well as Nordskov loads up on a big left hand.
Nordskov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanaka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tanaka tries to move into range but Nordskov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tanaka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tanaka slips a straight right by Nordskov.
Nordskov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tanaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nordskov.#T4#
Nordskov is looking to land body kicks.
Nordskov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tanaka keeps the fight on the outside.
Nordskov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nordskov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tanaka slips a straight right by Nordskov.
Tanaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nordskov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tanaka. That did some damage!
Nordskov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tanaka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tanaka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nordskov has time to react.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Tanaka closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nordskov quickly recovers to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nordskov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nordskov won't allow Tanaka to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mads Nordskov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mads Nordskov's cut.
That's time! Nordskov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nordskov doesn't manage to clinch there - Tanaka circles away.
A little jabbing left from Tanaka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nordskov misses the jab.
Nordskov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nordskov.
Tanaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nordskov.
Tanaka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tanaka looks to land a left hand but Nordskov moved out of range nicely.
Tanaka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nordskov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tanaka.
Tanaka misses with a low kick.
Nordskov tried to score with a low kick but Tanaka checks it.
Tanaka let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tanaka 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.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nordskov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tanaka doesn't seem bothered though.
A left lands for Nordskov.
Nordskov takes a swing at Tanaka's ribcage but misses.
Tanaka throws a low kick, looking for Nordskov's leg but Nordskov calmly moves out of range.
Tanaka tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordskov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Good exchange - Nordskov coming out on top.
Nordskov connects with a leg kick. Tanaka looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nordskov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tanaka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nordskov takes a swing at Tanaka's ribcage but misses.
Tanaka with the counter takedown but Nordskov avoids it easily.
Tanaka misses with an uppercut. Nordskov saw that one coming.
Nordskov scores with a hook.
Tanaka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nordskov thows a body kick. Tanaka tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nordskov lands a jab to the head.
Nordskov chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL#
Nordskov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tanaka, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Nordskov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nordskov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordskov jabs Tanaka right on the nose. Tanaka blinks but takes it well.
Tanaka scores with a hook.
That kick from Tanaka tenderised Nordskov's leg. Nordskov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nordskov throws a jab but it's blocked by Tanaka.
Nobunaga Tanaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tanaka throws a looping overhand right but Nordskov ducks down to avoid it.
Nordskov lands a nice shot to the body.
Tanaka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tanaka walks into a left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tanaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Tanaka moves out of range.
Nordskov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tanaka throws out a counter right but Nordskov avoids it with no problem.
Nordskov throws a leg kick which misses Tanaka's front leg but catches the back leg as Tanaka tries to avoid it.
Tanaka throws a push kick but Nordskov slaps the foot to one side.
Nordskov lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Nordskov.
Tanaka misses with a wild body shot.
Tanaka sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tanaka misses with a straight right.
Nordskov thinks about countering with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Nordskov.
Nordskov blocks a jab.
Nordskov lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Nordskov connects with an inside leg kick.
Nordskov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tanaka's head.
Nordskov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tanaka swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Tanaka there.
Tanaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordskov is just out of range.
Tanaka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tanaka tries to land a front kick but Nordskov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tanaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tanaka throws a looping overhand right but Nordskov ducks down to avoid it.
Nordskov is looking to counter punch.
Nordskov works Tanaka's body with a nice hook.
Nordskov checks a low kick from Tanaka.
Nordskov jabs Tanaka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tanaka throws a leg kick but Nordskov moved away.
Nordskov moves in looking to clinch but Tanaka pushes him off.
Tanaka follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Tanaka tries to move into range but Nordskov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanaka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good shot there by Nordskov.#T4#
Nordskov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Nordskov rushes Tanaka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nordskov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tanaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tanaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nordskov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tanaka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanaka.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanaka.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tanaka lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Nordskov as the two fighters clinch.
Nordskov digs a right hand into Tanaka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tanaka's gas tank.
Tanaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Nordskov controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Nordskov breaks from the clinch.
Nordskov thuds his right hand into Tanaka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mads Nordskov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nordskov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

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).

Event: PFC 143 Experiment vs Slurper
Date: Dec 08, 2019

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Aiken.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordskov. Aiken does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice combination there by Aiken.
Nordskov misses with a body kick.
Aiken scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Aiken instigates a clinch.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Aiken controls the action.
Aiken lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nordskov presses Aiken against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aiken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aiken.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Aiken.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aiken's elbow.
Aiken lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nordskov lands a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aiken lands a left hand.
Aiken has Nordskov pressed against the cage, preventing Nordskov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aiken pushes Nordskov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Nordskov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nordskov is working Aiken over against the cage.
Aiken has a couple of punches blocked by Nordskov.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Aiken controls his hands.
Nordskov blocking some punches. #T1#
Aiken misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aiken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aiken blocking some punches.
Aiken can't find room to land a body shot as Nordskov controls the action.
Nordskov is leaning against Aiken and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Nordskov.
Aiken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aiken pushes Nordskov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nordskov misses with a punch on the inside.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Nordskov breaks from the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Aiken slips a jab and a cross from Nordskov.
Nordskov lunges at Aiken with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aiken's hand.
Aiken blocks a low kick nicely.
Aiken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aiken throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aiken walks into a straight right hand from Nordskov.
Aiken throws a chopping leg kick but Nordskov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A jab from Nordskov misses. #T2#
Aiken throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Nordskov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Aiken cracks Nordskov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aiken was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
Nordskov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nordskov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Nordskov.
Aiken swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aiken connects with an inside leg kick.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nordskov staying out of range there.
Nordskov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aiken throws a hook but Nordskov blocks it.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Aiken is just out of range.
Nordskov walks into a stiff left hand from Aiken.
Nordskov misses with a hook. Aiken ducked under it nicely.
Aiken appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nordskov throws a jab but it's blocked by Aiken.
Nordskov cracks the inside of Aiken's front leg.
Aiken doesn't manage to clinch there - Nordskov circles away.
Nordskov swings for the body but Aiken moves out of range.
Aiken slips a straight right by Nordskov.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aiken, right into the meat.
Aiken feints and then cracks Nordskov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nordskov down. #T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nordskov.
Aiken tries to clinch there but Nordskov circles away.
Aiken tries to land a leg kick but Nordskov saw it coming and moves away.
A good leg kick by Aiken.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aiken. Nordskov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nordskov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aiken.
Aiken misses with a body kick.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aiken moves away.
Aiken lands with a cross.
Nordskov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Aiken if he has to take too many more of those.
Nordskov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nordskov lands with a hook. Aiken tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Aiken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
Nordskov loads up on a big right hand but Aiken slips the punch.
Aiken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nordskov.
A clash of legs there as Nordskov blocks the low kick.
Nordskov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Aiken counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aiken wants to land a leg kick but Nordskov is out of range.
Aiken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nordskov. #T4#
Nordskov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nordskov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aiken.
Aiken is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Aiken motions for Nordskov to come forward. Aiken throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nordskov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Aiken on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nordskov lands a head kick. Aiken smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Aiken blocks a low kick nicely.
Nordskov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nordskov misses with a hook.
Nordskov delivers a nice body kick.
Nordskov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aiken sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aiken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aiken fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nordskov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Aiken cracks Nordskov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Aiken fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nordskov is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Nordskov misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aiken on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nordskov. Nordskov obviously looking to wear him down.
Aiken walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nordskov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An inside leg kick lands from Aiken.
A big right from Aiken misses.
Nordskov wants to slow Aiken down by chopping away at his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mads Nordskov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nordskov blocks a jab.
Aiken goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Aiken walks into a stiff left hand from Nordskov.
Aiken lunges at Nordskov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nordskov's hand.
Mads Nordskov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nordskov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nordskov misses with a hook.
Nordskov looks for the body kick but Aiken saw that one coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Nordskov blocks the leg kick.
Nordskov keeps the fight on the outside.
Nordskov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Aiken tries to clinch but Nordskov moves out of range. #CL#
Aiken clinches up against the cage.
Aiken misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Midick Aiken has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aiken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nordskov tries a body shot but Aiken blocks it.
Nordskov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aiken backwards.
Nordskov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Aiken seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nordskov can turn it around.
Nordskov works on Aiken's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov blocks an uppercut.
Nordskov presses Aiken against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aiken leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1#
Nordskov working aggressively here.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nordskov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A short uppercut from Aiken.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Nordskov.
Aiken has a couple of punches blocked by Nordskov.
Aiken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nordskov's elbow.
Nordskov misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aiken cracks Nordskov with a nice body shot.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nordskov gets through Aiken's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aiken.
A right hook to the body lands for Nordskov.
Aiken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aiken tries to work over Nordskov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aiken lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aiken. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aiken.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Aiken controls the action.
Aiken lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aiken misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Aiken on the inside.
Aiken lands a hook that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
A short uppercut from Nordskov.
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Aiken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aiken is struggling to control the position.
Aiken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nordskov's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Aiken scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aiken blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
Aiken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aiken struggles to land a body shot inside as Nordskov controls his hands.
Aiken misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Aiken.
Aiken is pushing Nordskov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Aiken misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Aiken misses with a punch on the inside.
Aiken lands a body shot.
Aiken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aiken misses with a body punch.
Aiken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aiken blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
Aiken blocking some punches.
Nordskov is leaning against Aiken and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Aiken tries a body shot but Nordskov blocks it.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Aiken controls his hands.
Nordskov is trying to break the clinch but Aiken is controlling him.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Aiken controls the action.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aiken pushes Nordskov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nordskov blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nordskov.
Nordskov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aiken's efforts to push away.
Aiken is trying to stall. #T4#
Aiken trying to control the position but instead, Nordskov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Aiken into the cage.
Aiken softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nordskov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aiken backwards.
Aiken lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Nice body punch from Aiken.
Nordskov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aiken backwards.
Aiken misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aiken lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nordskov blocks an uppercut.
Aiken lands a shot to the body.
Aiken throws a punch but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Nordskov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aiken lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Aiken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aiken throws a head kick that misses.
Nordskov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Aiken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nordskov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Midick Aiken dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Aiken. Nordskov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nordskov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aiken has time to react.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nordskov.
Nordskov lands with a right hand.
Aiken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a body kick.#CL#
Aiken clinches up against the cage.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aiken's elbow. #BC#
Aiken breaks from the clinch.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nordskov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Good shot there by Aiken.
Aiken feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nordskov's calf.
Nordskov lands a lovely overhand right.
Nordskov moves away from the strike by Aiken.
Aiken just misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the body
and Aiken counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordskov misses with a hook to the body
and Aiken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nordskov throws a low kick but Aiken avoids it.
Aiken feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Aiken on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Aiken listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nordskov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aiken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nordskov swats away the attempt to clinch by Aiken.
Aiken slips a straight right by Nordskov.
Nordskov defending well as Aiken loads up on a big left hand.
Aiken pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good leg kick by Aiken there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aiken tries to clinch up but Nordskov circles away and keeps his distance.
Nordskov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Nordskov clinches up against the cage.
Aiken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nordskov's elbow.
Aiken lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nordskov.
Aiken wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nordskov has him pressed against the cage.
Nordskov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nordskov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nordskov tries to work over Aiken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nordskov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aiken swings wildly with an uppercut but Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Aiken avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Nordskov fails to land.
Nordskov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nordskov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nordskov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Aiken digs a right hand underneath Nordskov's ribcage. Nordskov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Aiken's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Nordskov.
Aiken lands with a light punch inside.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Aiken avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Aiken lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nordskov.
Aiken lands with a left to the head.
Nordskov misses with some punches.
Nordskov prevents a body shot from Aiken. #BC2#
Nordskov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nordskov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nordskov misses with a lunging right hand
and Aiken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nordskov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nordskov keeps Aiken at a distance using the push kick. #T3#
Aiken throws a shot to the body.
Aiken throws a hook but Nordskov blocks it.
Nordskov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Aiken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nordskov.
Nordskov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Aiken misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Nordskov.
Aiken turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nordskov swings for the body but Aiken moves out of range.
Aiken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nordskov throws out the jab.
Nordskov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aiken sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aiken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a low kick.
Aiken swats away the attempt to clinch by Nordskov.
Good work by Nordskov as he checks the leg kick.
Aiken throws a big shot that misses.
Nordskov misses with a body kick. #T4#
Nordskov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aiken wants to clinch.
Aiken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nordskov.
Nordskov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aiken takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nordskov lands a glancing blow to the side of Aiken's head.
Nordskov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nordskov throws a leg kick but Aiken sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Aiken scores with a hook.
Aiken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aiken looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aiken staying out of range there.
Nordskov misses the shot to the body.
Nordskov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Midick Aiken did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Aiken looks to land a left hand but Nordskov moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Aiken.
That kick from Nordskov tenderised Aiken's leg. Aiken is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aiken's corner calls for a 1-2. Aiken obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aiken fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aiken moves out of range of the body kick.
Aiken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Aiken wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aiken throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aiken throws the left hand but Nordskov avoids the punch easily.
Nordskov wants to slow Aiken down by chopping away at his legs.
Aiken throws a hook to the side of Nordskov's head but Nordskov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aiken takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nordskov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aiken.
Nordskov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Aiken takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A slow jab from Nordskov misses its intended target. #T1#
Nordskov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aiken connects with a solid leg kick.
Aiken swats away the attempt to clinch by Nordskov.
Aiken is looking for a counter combo.
Nordskov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Aiken lunges at Nordskov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nordskov's hand.
Nordskov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aiken in his tracks.
Nordskov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nordskov swings for the body but Aiken moves out of range.
Aiken misses with an uppercut.
Nordskov avoids the body shot from Aiken.
Aiken blocks a jab.
Aiken cracks Nordskov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aiken bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Aiken throws a body shot but no joy.
Nordskov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aiken in his tracks. #CL2#
Nordskov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aiken, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
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 lands an uppercut.
Aiken lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aiken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aiken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nordskov's elbow.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Aiken. #BC2#
Nordskov breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Nordskov misses the target.
Aiken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aiken tries to score with a low kick but Nordskov moves his leg out of the way.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aiken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nordskov misses with a low kick.
Nordskov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Aiken is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nordskov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aiken was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Aiken is just out of range.#T3#
Nordskov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nordskov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Aiken moves out of range of the strikes.
Nordskov takes a swing at Aiken's ribcage but misses.
Aiken connects with a leg kick. Nordskov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Aiken moves in looking to clinch but Nordskov pushes him off.
Aiken takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nordskov tries to clinch up.
Nordskov moves in looking to clinch but Aiken pushes him off.
Aiken scores with a nice head shot.
Nordskov throws a jab when Aiken was well out of range.
Nordskov misses with a lunging right hand
and Nordskov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nordskov throws out a loose jab but Aiken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aiken drops his hands momentarily and Nordskov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nordskov throws out a leg kick but Aiken moves out of range and Nordskov only half commits.
Aiken is looking to counter punch.
Nordskov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aiken fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nordskov on the side of the head.
Aiken moves out of range as Nordskov throws a body kick.
Aiken feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T4#
Nordskov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordskov scores with a head kick.
Aiken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nordskov throws out the jab.
Nordskov throws a jab but it's blocked by Aiken.
Aiken throws a hook but Nordskov blocks it.
Aiken moves out of range of the leg kick from Nordskov.
Nordskov avoids the body shot from Aiken.
Nordskov slips a jab from Aiken.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aiken.
Aiken stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Aiken avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
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.
Aiken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nordskov looks for the body kick but Aiken saw that one coming.
Aiken takes a swing at Nordskov's ribcage but misses.
Nordskov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nordskov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nordskov misses with a two punch combination.
Aiken throwing a counter right hand but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Aiken slips a straight right by Nordskov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mads Nordskov dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Aiken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nordskov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aiken works Nordskov's body with a nice hook.
That kick from Aiken tenderised Nordskov's leg. Nordskov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aiken tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aiken lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nordskov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nordskov misses with a hook. Aiken ducked under it nicely.
Nordskov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aiken is leaning against Nordskov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Aiken.
Nordskov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Aiken controls his hands.
Nordskov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aiken is leaning against Nordskov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aiken misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Aiken.
Aiken lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Aiken.
Nordskov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Aiken lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aiken prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nordskov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aiken misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Aiken digs a right hand into Nordskov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nordskov's gas tank.
Aiken misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aiken tries a body shot but Nordskov blocks it.
Aiken lands with a short shot to the head.
Aiken tries to throw a body punch but Nordskov avoids it by throwing Aiken back against the cage.
Aiken misses with some punches.
Aiken blocking some punches.
Nordskov working aggressively here.
Nordskov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aiken backwards.
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Aiken. #T2#
Nordskov scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nordskov lands a hook that snaps the head of Aiken backwards.
Aiken lands a body punch.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aiken lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Aiken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Aiken.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aiken stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Aiken throws a punch but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Aiken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Aiken controls his hands.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Aiken avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Aiken misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Aiken.
Aiken lands a nice uppercut.
Nordskov scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Nordskov letting Aiken take a breather here.
Nordskov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Aiken controls the action.
Nordskov is looking to break free of the clinch but Aiken has double underhooks.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Aiken avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Aiken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Aiken controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Nordskov.
Aiken throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Aiken.
Aiken cracks Nordskov with a nice body shot.
Aiken tries to work over Nordskov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Aiken.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Nordskov fails to land.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nordskov blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Aiken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aiken misses with a punch on the inside.
Aiken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aiken is looking to control Nordskov's arms but Nordskov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Aiken has his back to the cage.
Aiken misses with some punches.
Aiken can't find room to land a body shot as Nordskov controls the action.
Nordskov lands with a light punch inside.
Aiken pushes Nordskov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aiken working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aiken throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nordskovs head.
Nordskov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Aiken on the inside.
Nordskov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Aiken controls the action.
Nordskov blocks a body shot from Aiken. #BC2#
Nordskov breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Nordskov misses.

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 Midick Aiken.
I think Aiken has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:47
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Midick Aiken!
Midick Aiken is the new bantamweight champion!
A victorious Midick Aiken thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PFC 137 Tuala vs Nao
Date: Nov 08, 2019

#R1#
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fuujin tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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. #TD#
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.#T3#
Fuujin wants to pass the guard but Nordskov is defending well.
Fuujin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nordskov keeps working. #REF3#
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. #T4#
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.#TD#
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.
#R2##TD#
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.#SUB#
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?#T1#
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. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
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.#SUB#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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.
#R3#
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.#T1#
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. #T2##TD#
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. #T3#
Fuujin is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Fuujin wants to work for an arm triangle but Nordskov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #REF3#
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.#T4#
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. #TD#
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!#SUB#
Fuujin swings around for an armbar but Nordskov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Fuujin's guard.#SUB#
Fuujin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nordskov passes into half guard. #SUB#
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.
#R4#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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!
#R5#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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. #CL2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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. #BC#
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.

Event: PFC 131 Reid vs Slurper
Date: Oct 06, 2019

#R1#
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ronaldo moves away.
Ronaldo throws an overhand right that lands on Nordskov's shoulder, as Nordskov tries to avoid the shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nordskov blocks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ronaldo lands a glancing blow to the side of Nordskov's head.
Ronaldo misses with an uppercut. Nordskov saw that one coming.
Nordskov misses the shot to the body.
Ronaldo takes a swing at Nordskov's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by Nordskov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nordskov.
Ronaldo misses with a looping right.
Nordskov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nordskov digs a good hook to Ronaldo's body.
Ronaldo misses with a looping right.
Good work by Nordskov as he checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Nordskov misses the target.
Ronaldo misses with a low kick.
Nordskov throws a leg kick which misses Ronaldo's front leg but catches the back leg as Ronaldo tries to avoid it.
Ronaldo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ronaldo tries to clinch up.
Nordskov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Ronaldo misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ronaldo throws a low kick, looking for Nordskov's leg but Nordskov calmly moves out of range.
Ronaldo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nordskov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ronaldo.
Nordskov cracks Ronaldo with an open hand slap.
Nordskov is looking to land body kicks.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut. Ronaldo saw that one coming.
Nordskov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ronaldo misses with a looping right.
Ronaldo slips a straight right by Nordskov.
The fighters circling - Nordskov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ronaldo cracks the inside of Nordskov's front leg.
Nordskov misses with a head kick.
Ronaldo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ronaldo throws out a loose jab but Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Nordskov. Beautiful body shot.
Nordskov slips a straight right by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Ronaldo.
A jab lands there for Nordskov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordskov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ronaldo ducks under a wild hook from Nordskov.
Ronaldo slips a jab from Nordskov.
Ronaldo throws out a counter right but Nordskov avoids it with no problem.
Ronaldo misses with a looping left.#T2#
Ronaldo checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Ronaldo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ronaldo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ronaldo throws a shot from downtown. Nordskov moves away and avoids it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ronaldo, right into the meat.
Nordskov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ronaldo.
Nordskov scores with a sloppy right hand. Ronaldo should have avoided that one.
Ronaldo misses with a looping left.
Nice cross by Nordskov.
Nordskov looks to land a body kick but Ronaldo moved away.
Nordskov tries to score with a low kick but Ronaldo moves his leg out of the way.
Nordskov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ronaldo.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Nordskov swats away the attempt to clinch by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo tries to land a leg kick but Nordskov saw it coming and moves away.
Ronaldo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ronaldo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nordskov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ronaldo.
Nordskov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Ronaldo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nordskov avoids a wild elbow strike from Ronaldo.#T3##BC#
Nordskov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordskov. Ronaldo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ronaldo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nordskov. Nordskov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ronaldo swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov throws the kick towards the body but Ronaldo avoids it.
Nordskov slips under a jab from Ronaldo.
Nordskov throws a hook to the side of Ronaldo's head but Ronaldo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo throws a lazy right hand but Nordskov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nordskov throws a wild body kick that Ronaldo sees coming a mile off.
Nordskov's corner calls for a 1-2. Nordskov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nordskov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ronaldo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nordskov checks it well. #CL2#
Ronaldo clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Ronaldo throws an elbow that misses.
Ronaldo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Mads Nordskov has been cut.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ronaldo's elbow.
Ronaldo misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Nordskov misses with some punches.
Ronaldo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nordskov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ronaldo backwards.
Ronaldo lands a shot to the body.
Ronaldo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nordskov or not.
Nordskov tries to work over Ronaldo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ronaldo can't break the clinch.
Nordskov scores with a shot to the side of Ronaldo's head.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nordskov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nordskov avoids a wild elbow strike from Ronaldo.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Ronaldo controls his hands.
Ronaldo blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Ronaldo breaks from the clinch.
Ronaldo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nordskov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ronaldo loads up on a big right hand but Nordskov slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ronaldo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nordskov takes one on the button.
Nordskov throws a hook but Ronaldo avoids it easily.
Ronaldo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nordskov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ronaldo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ronaldo cracks Nordskov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ronaldo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mads Nordskov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mads Nordskov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Ronaldo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Watch Out Ronaldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice uppercut there from Nordskov.
Nordskov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ronaldo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ronaldo loads up on a big right hand but Nordskov slips the punch.
Ronaldo throws a lazy right hand but Nordskov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Nordskov misses the target.
Ronaldo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nordskov. That did some damage!
Ronaldo throws a leg kick that misses.
Nordskov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ronaldo tries to clinch but Nordskov is having none of it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nordskov.
Nordskov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ronaldo tries a quick counter leg kick but Nordskov is wise to it.
Ronaldo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nordskov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ronaldo.
A swing and a miss from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nordskov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ronaldo.
Nordskov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ronaldo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ronaldo. Nordskov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nordskov blocks a jab.
Mads Nordskov is winning the standup battle so far.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nordskov lands with a right hand.
A jab from Nordskov misses.
Jab by Nordskov.#T1#
Ronaldo jabs Nordskov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ronaldo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nordskov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ronaldo blocks a jab.
Ronaldo connects with a body shot that sends Nordskov's belly button to the back.
Nordskov misses the jab.
Ronaldo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ronaldo throws a low kick but Nordskov avoids it.
Ronaldo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nordskov.
Nordskov tries to land a front kick but Ronaldo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nordskov lands a really nice looking cross but Ronaldo seems unphased.
Ronaldo slips a straight right by Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Ronaldo moves out of range.
Ronaldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordskov is just out of range.
Nordskov checks a leg kick.
Ronaldo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nordskov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nordskov checks a leg kick.
Ronaldo moves forwards but Nordskov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ronaldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordskov moves away.
Ronaldo misses with a hook. Nordskov ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Nordskov misses the target. #T2#
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ronaldo moves away.
Ronaldo throws a leg kick but Nordskov moved away.
A counter left hand to the body from Nordskov misses its target.
Nordskov thuds his shin into the meat of Ronaldo's side.#CL#
Nordskov closes the distance and pushes Ronaldo back into the cage.
Nordskov dodges an elbow strike from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
Nordskov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nordskov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ronaldo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ronaldo tries to clinch up.
Ronaldo misses with a looping left.
Ronaldo throws a low kick but Nordskov moves out of range easily.
Ronaldo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ronaldo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ronaldo misses with an uppercut.
Ronaldo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nordskov lands with a straight right. Ronaldo didn't see that one coming.
A combination from Nordskov does no damage.
Good leg kick by Nordskov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ronaldo digs a good hook to Nordskov's body.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Ronaldo moves out of range. #T3#
Ronaldo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ronaldo wants to slow Nordskov down by chopping away at his legs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nordskov. Ronaldo shrugs it off though.
Nordskov moves forwards but Ronaldo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ronaldo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ronaldo throws a hook but Nordskov avoids it easily.
Ronaldo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nordskov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ronaldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordskov is just out of range.
Nordskov is looking to counter punch.
Ronaldo wants to slow Nordskov down by chopping away at his legs.
Nordskov loads up on a big right hand but Ronaldo slips the punch.
Nordskov is looking to land body kicks.
Nordskov checks a low kick from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo lands a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ronaldo.
Ronaldo tries to work over Nordskov's front leg with a kick but Nordskov checks it.
Ronaldo throws an overhand right that lands on Nordskov's shoulder, as Nordskov tries to avoid the shot.
Ronaldo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that 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!
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ronaldo was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
Ronaldo blocks the body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nordskov checks a leg kick. #T4#
Nordskov lands a body shot.
Ronaldo swats away the attempt to clinch by Nordskov.
Donk. Nordskov catches Ronaldo right on the button with a cross.
Nordskov checks a leg kick.
Ronaldo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ronaldo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nordskov misses the jab.
Ronaldo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nordskov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ronaldo.
Nordskov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nordskov ducks under a wild hook from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nordskov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ronaldo.
Nordskov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nordskov lands a slapping body shot.
Nordskov checks a low kick from Ronaldo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ronaldo misses the shot to the body.
Ronaldo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Ronaldo moves out of range.
Ronaldo throws a big shot that misses.
Nordskov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Ronaldo misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mads Nordskov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mads Nordskov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nordskov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ronaldo scores with a leg kick.
Ronaldo connects with a jab.
Ronaldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordskov is just out of range.
Ronaldo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
It seemed like Ronaldo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nordskov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ronaldo has time to react.
Nordskov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ronaldo's hands.
Nordskov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nordskov lands a slapping body shot.
A left lands for Nordskov.
Ronaldo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nordskov lands with a cross.
Ronaldo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nordskov can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ronaldo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nordskov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nordskov cracks Ronaldo with an open hand slap.
Nordskov connects with a leg kick. Ronaldo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL2#
Ronaldo pushes Nordskov up against the cage in a clinch.
Nordskov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ronaldo backwards.
Nordskov lands a hook that snaps the head of Ronaldo backwards.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nordskov tries to work over Ronaldo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ronaldo throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T1#
Ronaldo lands a body shot.
Ronaldo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ronaldo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nordskov or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ronaldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ronaldo tries a body shot but Nordskov blocks it. #TD2#
Ronaldo drags the fight down to the ground.
Ronaldo is trying to control the position but Nordskov postures up.
Ronaldo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nordskov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ronaldo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SU#
Nordskov gets to his feet - Ronaldo follows without any prompting. #T2#
Nordskov throws a body kick that misses.
Nordskov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ronaldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nordskov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ronaldo tries a low kick but Nordskov avoids it.
Ronaldo throws a leg kick that misses.
Nordskov scores with a hook.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nordskov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nordskov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nordskov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ronaldo will feel that in the morning.
Nordskov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo throws a leg kick but Nordskov moved away.
A lazy left from Ronaldo finds it's target.
Nordskov lands a head shot.
Ronaldo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nordskov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nordskov with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Ronaldo throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Ronaldo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nordskov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ronaldo scrambles back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Ronaldo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ronaldo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nordskov.
Ronaldo misses the shot to the body.
Nordskov slips a straight right by Ronaldo.
Nordskov throws out a powerful jab.
Nordskov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ronaldo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ronaldo. Nordskov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ronaldo wants to slow Nordskov down by chopping away at his legs.
Nordskov throws a head kick that misses.
Nordskov dips to his left and cracks Ronaldo with an uppercut!
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Ronaldo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ronaldo throws a shot from downtown. Nordskov moves away and avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Nordskov there.
Nordskov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ronaldo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Nordskov sets himself, and Ronaldo steps forward looking for the clinch! Nordskov avoids it this time.
Ronaldo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nordskov thuds his right hand into Ronaldo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Nordskov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ronaldo slips under a jab from Nordskov.
Ronaldo drops his hands momentarily and Nordskov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nordskov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ronaldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a head kick.
Nordskov slips under a jab from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
It looked like Nordskov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good leg kick by Nordskov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Decent striking displayed by Nordskov there.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo misses with a body kick.
Ronaldo throws out a powerful jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nordskov.
Ronaldo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ronaldo moves out of range as Nordskov strikes.
Jab, jab by Nordskov - just one landing.
Nordskov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nordskov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ronaldo in his tracks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mads Nordskov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nordskov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mads Nordskov!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mads Nordskov made sure he mentioned Aspire Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: PFC 126 Yoshida vs Nordskov II
Date: Sep 08, 2019

#R1#
Nordskov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yoshida.
Takashi Yoshida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yoshida blocks the body kick.
Yoshida feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nordskov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nordskov looks to throw the jab but Yoshida is out of range.
A jab from Yoshida does it's job there.
Yoshida moves out of range of the strikes.
Yoshida doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yoshida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yoshida avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov checks the leg kick.
Yoshida swats away the attempt to clinch by Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a low kick, looking for Yoshida's leg but Yoshida calmly moves out of range.
Yoshida swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yoshida misses with a straight left.
Yoshida throws a wild body kick that Nordskov sees coming a mile off.
Nordskov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nordskov lands a leg kick that knocks Yoshida off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida misses with a low kick.
Nordskov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nordskov loads up on a big right hand but Yoshida slips the punch.
Yoshida throws a low kick but Nordskov avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Yoshida blocks the leg kick.
Nordskov throws a hook but Yoshida avoids it easily.
Yoshida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nordskov misses the shot to the body. #T1##CL2#
Nordskov clinches.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yoshida's elbow.
Nordskov lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yoshida.
Nordskov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yoshida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yoshida scores with a hook to the body.
Yoshida lands a left hand.
Yoshida misses with some punches.
Yoshida struggles to land a body shot inside as Nordskov controls his hands.
Yoshida working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Yoshida controls his hands.
Yoshida misses with a body punch.
Nordskov digs a right hand into Yoshida's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yoshida's gas tank.
Nordskov blocks a body shot from Yoshida.
A right handed body shot lands from Yoshida.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Yoshida controls the action.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nordskov takes a shot to the head.
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!
Yoshida pushes Nordskov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nordskov.
Nordskov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Nordskov misses with a punch to the body.
Yoshida tries to throw a body punch but Nordskov avoids it by throwing Yoshida back against the cage.
Yoshida scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Nordskov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Yoshida was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Yoshida wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nordskov looks to throw the jab but Yoshida is out of range.
Nordskov misses with a head kick.
Nordskov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Yoshida is just out of range.
Nordskov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Yoshida lands.
Nordskov checks the leg kick.
Nordskov counters with a body kick.
A jab from Yoshida misses.
Nordskov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nordskov digs a good hook to Yoshida's body.
Nordskov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Yoshida wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yoshida is looking to slow Nordskov down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Nordskov moves into the clinch successfully.
Yoshida lands a left hand.
Nordskov misses with a body punch.
Yoshida has a couple of punches blocked by Nordskov. #T3##BC#
Yoshida manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Nordskov forces Yoshida back against the cage and clinches.
Yoshida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Yoshida controls the action.
Yoshida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nordskov.
Nordskov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yoshida lands a shoulder strike.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Yoshida.
A right hook to the body lands for Nordskov. #BC#
Yoshida pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yoshida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yoshida misses with a head kick.
Yoshida cracks Nordskov with an open hand slap.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordskov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yoshida throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Yoshida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nordskov gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Nordskov as he connects with a hook.
Yoshida misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Nordskov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yoshida moves away from the strike by Nordskov.
Nordskov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nordskov throws a looping overhand right but Yoshida ducks down to avoid it.
Nordskov misses with a body kick.
Yoshida on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yoshida manages to avoid it.
Nordskov throws a low kick, looking for Yoshida's leg but Yoshida calmly moves out of range.
Nordskov swings for the body but Yoshida moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Yoshida. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yoshida.
Nordskov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Yoshida rather than just go for the knockout.
Nordskov throws a front kick aimed at Yoshida's knee but Yoshida avoids it well.
Nordskov misses with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Yoshida misses
and Nordskov counters with a body kick that stops Yoshida in his tracks momentarily.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yoshida manages to avoid it.
Yoshida lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yoshida checks a leg kick.
Yoshida half committed to a counter leg kick.
Yoshida swinging wildly here.
Yoshida looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yoshida blocks a jab.
Nordskov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Takashi Yoshida will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nordskov staying out of range there.
Nordskov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nordskov is looking to land body kicks.
A cross from Nordskov lands.
A swing and a miss from Yoshida.
Yoshida wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nordskov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yoshida tried to score with a low kick but Nordskov checks it.
The fighters circling - Nordskov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yoshida tries a low kick but Nordskov avoids it.
Nordskov lands a body shot.
Nordskov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nordskov takes one to the side of the head.
Nordskov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nordskov misses with a hook.
Nordskov scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nordskov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yoshida takes a swing at Nordskov's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Yoshida closes the distance and pushes Nordskov back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nordskov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yoshida. #T1#
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Yoshida controls his hands.
Yoshida swings wildly with an uppercut but Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yoshida.
Yoshida digs a right hand into Nordskov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nordskov's gas tank.
Nordskov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yoshida lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nordskov or not.
Yoshida presses Nordskov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yoshida's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yoshida.
Nordskov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yoshida throws a head punch that misses.
Yoshida working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Yoshida scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Yoshida breaks the clinch.
Nordskov wants to clinch up but Yoshida keeps it at a distance.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nordskov feints and then cracks Yoshida's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yoshida down.
A shot to the liver by Yoshida. Beautiful body shot.
Mads Nordskov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yoshida finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T2#
Nordskov misses with a hook.
Nordskov throws a lazy right hand but Yoshida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nordskov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nordskov moves out of range as Yoshida throws a body kick.
Yoshida throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a kick to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nordskov checks a leg kick.
Nordskov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yoshida looks to land a right hand but Nordskov moved out of range.
Nordskov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nordskov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yoshida.
Yoshida motions for Nordskov to come forward. Yoshida throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nordskov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nordskov motions for Yoshida to come forward. Nordskov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yoshida keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nordskov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nordskov moves out of range as Yoshida strikes.
Yoshida throws a body kick that misses.
Yoshida finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nordskov wants to land a leg kick but Yoshida is out of range.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yoshida was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.#T3#
Yoshida throws a leg kick which misses Nordskov's front leg but catches the back leg as Nordskov tries to avoid it.
Yoshida looks to land a right hand but Nordskov moved out of range.
Nordskov stuns Yoshida with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nordskov walks into a jab.
A jab from Nordskov misses.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Yoshida cracks a nice hook into Nordskov's ribs.
Nordskov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yoshida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nordskov was well out of range. Poor timing from Yoshida.
Yoshida slips a straight right by Nordskov.
Nordskov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nordskov misses with a straight right.
It looked like Yoshida wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Yoshida scores with a shot to the body.
Yoshida misses with a straight left.
Nordskov slips under a jab.
Yoshida misses with a body shot.
Yoshida lands a right hook to the body.
Nordskov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yoshida.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nordskov misses with a body kick.
Nordskov blocks the body kick. #T4#
Yoshida throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nordskov.
Nordskov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
Yoshida swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Yoshida avoids a kick to the body.
Yoshida half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nordskov throws an off balance right hand
letting Yoshida counter with a right hand.
Yoshida takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yoshida slips a straight right by Nordskov.
Nordskov blocks a low kick nicely.
Yoshida takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nordskov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nordskov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yoshida doesn't seem bothered though.
Nordskov takes a swing at Yoshida's ribcage but misses.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yoshida.
Yoshida goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nordskov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yoshida slips a straight right by Nordskov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yoshida slips a straight right by Nordskov.
Nordskov slips a straight right by Yoshida.
Yoshida blocks the body kick.
Yoshida throws a big counter combination but Nordskov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Yoshida fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nordskov checks it well.
Yoshida pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nordskov is out of range and Yoshida settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takashi Yoshida dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Yoshida slips a jab from Nordskov.
Yoshida cracks Nordskov with an open hand slap.
Yoshida throws the left hand but Nordskov avoids the punch easily.
Nordskov takes a swing at Yoshida's ribcage but misses.
Yoshida is looking to clinch but Nordskov is avoiding it.
Yoshida bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nordskov's head backwards.
Nordskov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A left lands for Nordskov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordskov. Yoshida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yoshida just misses with a punch to the body.
Yoshida attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yoshida fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nordskov.#CL2#
Nordskov rushes Yoshida and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yoshida lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yoshida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nordskov's elbow.
Nordskov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yoshida blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nordskov misses with some punches.
Takashi Yoshida has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nordskov misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Nordskov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yoshida tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yoshida lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nordskov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yoshida has him pressed against the cage.
Nordskov tries to work over Yoshida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yoshida throws a punch but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Yoshida has a couple of punches blocked by Nordskov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nordskov.
Yoshida stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yoshida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yoshida lands a nice uppercut.
Yoshida lands a hook that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Nordskov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Nordskov.
Yoshida fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yoshida tries to work over Nordskov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yoshida scores with a hook to the body.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Yoshida controls his hands.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nordskov tries to work over Yoshida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yoshida prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov tries to work over Yoshida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nordskov gets through Yoshida's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Yoshida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nordskov throws a jab when Yoshida was well out of range.
A leg kick checked by Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a looping overhand right but Yoshida ducks down to avoid it.
Yoshida is looking to counter punch.
Yoshida throws a hook to the side of Nordskov's head but Nordskov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nordskov throws out a leg kick but Yoshida moves out of range and Nordskov only half commits.
A good leg kick by Yoshida.
Yoshida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nordskov throws a leg kick that misses.
Nordskov misses with a straight right.
Yoshida lands an overhand right.
Yoshida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nordskov.
Yoshida blocks a jab.#T3#
Yoshida ducks right into an uppercut from Nordskov.
Nordskov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yoshida throws out the jab.
Nordskov misses with a hook. Yoshida ducked under it nicely.
Yoshida misses with a low kick as Nordskov jumps back.
Yoshida throws a solid leg kick but Nordskov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yoshida.
Nordskov feints a counter leg kick.
Nordskov looks to land a body kick but Yoshida moved away.
Yoshida walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nordskov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yoshida. Yoshida circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yoshida has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nordskov finds it's way round the side to connect with Yoshida's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordskov. Yoshida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yoshida is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nordskov.
Nordskov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yoshida misses with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nordskov.
Yoshida looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Yoshida misses with a wild body shot.
Nordskov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yoshida throws a leg kick but Nordskov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Nordskov misses.
Nordskov scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nordskov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yoshida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yoshida lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
Yoshida lands a jab to Nordskov's midsection.
Nordskov throws a hook but Yoshida blocks it.
Nordskov misses with a body kick.
Yoshida connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yoshida, right into the meat.
Yoshida looks to land a right hand but Nordskov moved out of range.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yoshida was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
Yoshida gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yoshida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yoshida moves out of range of the strikes.
Yoshida lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yoshida throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yoshida.
Yoshida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a wild body kick that Yoshida sees coming a mile off.
Yoshida thuds a left hand into Nordskov's body.
Nordskov checks a leg kick.
A jab from Nordskov misses.
Nordskov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yoshida throws a sloppy head kick and Nordskov moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Takashi Yoshida did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Nordskov keeps Yoshida at a distance using the push kick.
Nordskov misses with a looping left.
Nordskov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yoshida 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 slips a jab from Yoshida.
Yoshida cracks the inside of Nordskov's front leg.
Nordskov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yoshida thuds his shin into the meat of Nordskov's side.
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 misses with a body kick.
Yoshida looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nordskov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nordskov misses with a hook. Yoshida ducked under it nicely.
As Nordskov backs away, Yoshida returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nordskov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yoshida lands a head kick!
Yoshida lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nordskov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nordskov throws out a counter right but Yoshida avoids it with no problem.
Nordskov throws a leg kick but Yoshida moved away.
Nordskov staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Yoshida.#T1#
Yoshida misses with an uppercut.
Nordskov throws a looping overhand right but Yoshida ducks down to avoid it.
Yoshida throws an overhand right that lands on Nordskov's shoulder, as Nordskov tries to avoid the shot.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yoshida was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
Yoshida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yoshida connects with a right hand. Nordskov shakes it off.
Yoshida looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yoshida throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nordskov scores with a jab. Yoshida acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
An inside leg kick from Nordskov misses.
Yoshida chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nordskov can pounce on him.
Yoshida swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range.
Yoshida buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nordskov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nordskov checks a leg kick.
Nordskov throws a leg kick but Yoshida sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nordskov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yoshida swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Nordskov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nordskov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yoshida misses with a straight left.
Yoshida fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nordskov checks it well.
Yoshida lunges at Nordskov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nordskov's hand.
A clash of legs there as Nordskov blocks the low kick.
Nordskov takes one to the chin there.
A slow jab from Nordskov misses its intended target.
Nordskov lands a front kick.
Nordskov tries to clinch but Yoshida is having none of it.
Yoshida buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yoshida tries to clinch up but Nordskov circles away and keeps his distance.
Yoshida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a jab when Yoshida was well out of range.
Nordskov blocks a low kick nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yoshida.
Yoshida misses with a body punch
and Nordskov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Yoshida misses with a body kick.
Nordskov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Nordskov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yoshida.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nordskov wants to clinch.
Nordskov moves away from the strike by Yoshida.
Yoshida scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yoshida wants to land a leg kick but Nordskov is out of range.
Nordskov misses with a hook. Yoshida ducked under it nicely.
Yoshida tried to counter with a leg kick but Nordskov avoided it.
A leg kick checked by Nordskov.
Nordskov lands with a kick to the temple. Yoshida shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Yoshida misses with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Yoshida blocks the leg kick.
Nordskov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yoshida.
Yoshida lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yoshida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yoshida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nordskov.
Yoshida fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nordskov is out of range.
Yoshida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordskov. Yoshida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yoshida is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Nordskov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yoshida shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Yoshida throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nordskov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yoshida tries to close the distance and clinch but Nordskov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nordskov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nordskov misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Nordskov.
No joy there for Yoshida, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nordskov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nordskov moves out of range as Yoshida strikes.
Nordskov misses with a straight left.
Nordskov misses with a low kick.
Nordskov throws a lazy right hand but Yoshida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nordskov blocks the body kick.
Nordskov tries a low kick but Yoshida avoids it.
Nordskov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yoshida lands a really nice looking cross but Nordskov seems unphased.
Yoshida lands a jab-cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takashi Yoshida had his way with Mads Nordskov in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Yoshida wants to slow Nordskov down by chopping away at his legs.
Nordskov takes one to the chin there.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yoshida moves away.
As Nordskov backs away, Yoshida returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Yoshida misses with a low kick.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Yoshida is just out of range.
Nordskov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nordskov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nordskov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yoshida. That did some damage!
Nordskov throws out a leg kick but Yoshida moves out of range and Nordskov only half commits.
Nordskov misses with a body kick.
Nordskov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yoshida scores with a nice right hand.
An inside leg kick from Yoshida misses.
Yoshida looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida moves out of range of the strikes.
Yoshida was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yoshida ducks under a wild hook from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a looping right.
Yoshida bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nordskov's head backwards.
Yoshida misses with a hook
and Nordskov counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Jab from Yoshida.
Yoshida throws a low kick but Nordskov moves out of range easily. #T1#
Yoshida misses with a body shot.
Yoshida connects with a leg kick. Nordskov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nordskov takes a swing at Yoshida's ribcage but misses.
Nordskov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yoshida doesn't seem bothered though.
Nordskov dips to his left and cracks Yoshida with an uppercut!
Nordskov throws a wild body kick that Yoshida sees coming a mile off.
Yoshida thuds a left hand into Nordskov's body.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut. Yoshida saw that one coming.
Nordskov lands a really nice looking cross but Yoshida seems unphased.
Yoshida throws a jab when Nordskov was well out of range.
Nordskov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yoshida attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yoshida fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nordskov is out of range.
Yoshida connects with a looping right hand.
Yoshida throws a lazy uppercut
and Nordskov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Nordskov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yoshida throws a leg kick
enabling Nordskov to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yoshida avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yoshida lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yoshida.#T2#
Nordskov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yoshida looks to land a right hand but Nordskov moved out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yoshida.
Nordskov cracks Yoshida with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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.#CL#
Yoshida forces Nordskov back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Nordskov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yoshida tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nordskov is able to avoid easily.
Nordskov scores with a nice head shot.
Yoshida throws a chopping leg kick but Nordskov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Yoshida jabs Nordskov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nordskov scores with a head kick.
Good shot there by Nordskov.
Nordskov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nordskov checks the leg kick.
Nordskov throws a looping overhand right but Yoshida ducks down to avoid it.
Nordskov scores with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Nordskov.
Yoshida throws a solid leg kick but Nordskov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yoshida.#T3#
Nordskov throws out a powerful jab.
Nordskov throws a big shot that misses.
Yoshida looks to land a left hand but Nordskov moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Nordskov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nordskov. Yoshida shrugs it off though.
Nice jab there from Yoshida.
Nordskov throws a hook but Yoshida avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Yoshida.
Yoshida pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nordskov is out of range and Yoshida settles back down.
Nordskov tries to close the distance and clinch but Yoshida swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yoshida was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nordskov throws a hook but Yoshida blocks it.
Yoshida throws a leg kick which misses Nordskov's front leg but catches the back leg as Nordskov tries to avoid it.
Yoshida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Yoshida does it's job there.
Yoshida looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordskov is just out of range.
Nordskov loads up on a big right hand but Yoshida slips the punch.
Yoshida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yoshida throws a nice head kick! #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yoshida connects with an inside leg kick.
Nordskov avoids the body shot from Yoshida.
Yoshida is looking to chop away at Nordskov's legs.
Nordskov looks to land a body kick but Yoshida moved away.
Nordskov lands a head shot.
Yoshida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Yoshida as he connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Yoshida.
Nordskov cracks Yoshida with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yoshida.
Nordskov moves out of range as Yoshida strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Yoshida checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nordskov throws a hook but Yoshida avoids it easily.
Nordskov throws a push kick but Yoshida slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov cracks a nice hook into Yoshida's ribs.
Yoshida throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Nordskov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yoshida is looking to score with low kicks.
Yoshida tries to score with a low kick but Nordskov moves his leg out of the way.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mads Nordskov.
Well Yoshida 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:48
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:46
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Takashi Yoshida!
Takashi Yoshida is the new bantamweight champion!

Event: PFC 117 Nordskov vs Tanaka
Date: Jul 20, 2019

#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nordskov.
Nordskov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tanaka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tanaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nordskov.
Tanaka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tanaka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nordskov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tanaka under the eye.
Nordskov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tanaka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nordskov checks a low kick from Tanaka.
Tanaka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tanaka scores with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tanaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Tanaka throws out a counter right but Nordskov avoids it with no problem.
Tanaka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nordskov checks it well.
Tanaka misses with a hook.
Tanaka lands with a thumping leg kick.
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!
Some bone on bone action there as Nordskov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nordskov is looking to counter punch.
Nordskov misses with a body kick.
Nordskov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tanaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nordskov.#T1#
Nordskov thows a body kick. Tanaka tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nordskov lands with a good body shot.
Tanaka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tanaka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tanaka connects with a leg kick. Nordskov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tanaka tries to clinch there but Nordskov circles away.
Nordskov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nordskov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tanaka tries to land a body kick
and Nordskov counters with a straight right hand.
Nordskov throws out a leg kick but Tanaka moves out of range and Nordskov only half commits.
Nordskov throws an off balance right hand
and Tanaka counters with a thumping low kick.
Tanaka misses with a body shot.
Nordskov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Tanaka misses its intended target.
Nordskov looks for the body kick but Tanaka saw that one coming.
Nordskov throws a shot from downtown. Tanaka moves away and avoids it.
Tanaka only half commits to the counter leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordskov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T2#
Tanaka throws out a powerful jab.
Nordskov scores with a shot to the body.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tanaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
Crunch! Nordskov slams his shin into Tanaka's torso.
Nordskov lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Nordskov tries to keep at a distance but Tanaka has taken the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tanaka blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
Tanaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nordskov working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Nordskov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tanaka scores with a shot to the body.
Tanaka tries to clinch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tanaka.
Nordskov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nordskov blocks the body kick.
Nordskov thuds a left hand into Tanaka's body.
Tanaka motions for Nordskov to come forward. Tanaka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Tanaka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nordskov throws a head kick that Tanaka semi-blocks.
Nordskov takes a swing at Tanaka's ribcage but misses.
Nordskov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tanaka.
Nordskov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nordskov looks to land a right hand but Tanaka moved out of range.
Tanaka throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tanaka misses with an uppercut.
Tanaka blocks the body kick.
Nordskov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nordskov, right into the meat.
Nordskov wants to clinch but Tanaka slips to the side
and Tanaka counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanaka throws a wild body kick that Nordskov sees coming a mile off.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanaka is just out of range.
Tanaka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nordskov. Nordskov obviously looking to wear him down.
Tanaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanaka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tanaka throws a hook to the side of Nordskov's head but Nordskov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nordskov misses with a jab to the body
enabling Tanaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Tanaka lands a jab.
Tanaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Nordskov throws a body punch but Tanaka moves out of range.
Nordskov misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Tanaka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tanaka misses with a hook. Nordskov ducked under it nicely.
And Nordskov counters with a quick kick to the body but Tanaka blocks it.
Nordskov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tanaka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tanaka ducks under a wild hook from Nordskov.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanaka manages to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tanaka.
Nordskov is looking to score with low kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tanaka.
Tanaka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tanaka scores with a leg kick.
Nordskov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tanaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Tanaka.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tanaka 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.
Nordskov misses with a body kick.
Nordskov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mads Nordskov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nordskov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nordskov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nordskov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tanaka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tanaka misses with a low kick.
Tanaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nordskov throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Tanaka misses the target.
Nordskov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tanaka.#CL#
Nordskov pushes Tanaka up against the cage in a clinch.
Nordskov lands a hook that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nordskov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tanaka throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nordskov.
Tanaka is trying to maintain a safe position but Nordskov gets an underhook and turns Tanaka into the cage.
Nordskov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tanakas head.
Tanaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Tanaka avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Tanaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tanaka prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Nordskov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Nordskov throws a body punch but Tanaka moves out of range.
Tanaka throws a hook but Nordskov avoids it easily.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanaka is just out of range.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanaka is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nordskov.
Tanaka works Nordskov's body with a nice hook.
Tanaka swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tanaka.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanaka manages to avoid it.
Tanaka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nordskov with a body shot.
Tanaka connects with a nice looking jab.
Nordskov moves out of range as Tanaka throws a body kick.
It looked like Nordskov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice straight punches there by Tanaka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tanaka.
Tanaka works the jab nicely.
The fighters circling - Nordskov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nordskov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice jab there from Nordskov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordskov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Nordskov moves out of range as Tanaka strikes.
Mads Nordskov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Nordskov clinches.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tanaka's elbow.
Nordskov lands with a left to the head.
Tanaka is trying to maintain a safe position but Nordskov gets an underhook and turns Tanaka into the cage.
Nordskov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tanaka leaning against his opponent.
Tanaka prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Tanaka is looking to control Nordskov's arms but Nordskov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tanaka has his back to the cage.
Tanaka taking a breather.
Nordskov avoiding damage as Tanaka throws knees to the body.
Nordskov tries a body shot but Tanaka blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Nordskov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tanaka.
Tanaka is looking to control Nordskov's arms but Nordskov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tanaka has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nobunaga Tanaka.
Nordskov digs a good body shot into Tanaka's ribs.
Nordskov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nordskov scores with a hook.
Nordskov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Nordskov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tanaka misses the jab.
Mads Nordskov is winning the standup battle so far.
Tanaka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Tanaka.
Tanaka thinks about the counter body kick.
Tanaka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nordskov throws a chopping leg kick but Tanaka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tanaka throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov throwing a counter right hand but Tanaka manages to avoid it.
Tanaka misses with a straight right.
Tanaka thows a body kick. Nordskov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tanaka looks to clinch
and Nordskov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tanaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nordskov!
Nordskov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tanaka throws a jab when Nordskov was well out of range.
Tanaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordskov is just out of range.
Nordskov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tanaka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nordskov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tanaka.
Nordskov ducks under a wild hook from Tanaka.
Nordskov slaps away a takedown attempt from Tanaka, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Nordskov misses with a hook. Tanaka ducked under it nicely.
Tanaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tanaka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nordskov's head backwards.
A telegraphed right hand from Nordskov misses the target.
Nordskov moves out of range of the body kick.
Nordskov cracks Tanaka with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tanaka misses with a straight right.
Nordskov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tanaka now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nordskov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tanaka under the eye.
Nordskov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tanaka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A good leg kick by Tanaka.
Tanaka throws a hook but Nordskov avoids it easily.
Tanaka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nordskov to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanaka scores with a sloppy right hand. Nordskov should have avoided that one.
Nordskov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tanaka jabs Nordskov right on the nose. Nordskov blinks but takes it well.
Nordskov slips a jab from Tanaka.
Nordskov connects with a right hand. Tanaka shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mads Nordskov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Tanaka looks to land a body kick but Nordskov moved away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tanaka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Nordskov gets a clinch.
A short uppercut from Tanaka.
Tanaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nordskov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tanaka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nordskov has him pressed against the cage.
Tanaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Tanaka - that landed with a thud.
Tanaka wants to stall.
Nordskov lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
Nordskov misses with a body punch.
Tanaka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nordskov.
Tanaka misses with some punches.
Tanaka stalling. #T1#
Nordskov presses Tanaka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nordskov.
Nordskov tries a body shot but Tanaka blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanaka.
Tanaka digs a right hand into Nordskov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nordskov's gas tank.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanaka.
Nordskov digs a right hand into Tanaka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tanaka's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Nordskov.
Tanaka is trying to stall.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Tanaka controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Nordskov.
Tanaka blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
Tanaka throws a head punch that misses.
Tanaka controlling the action here for a moment.
Nordskov misses with the head strike. #T2#
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanaka controls his hands.
Tanaka controlling the action here for a moment.
Nordskov prevents a body shot from Tanaka.
Nordskov lands a shoulder strike.
Tanaka takes a shot to the head.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Nordskov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nordskov misses with a looping left.
Nordskov connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov scores with a leg kick.
Tanaka staying out of range there.
Some bone on bone action there as Nordskov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nordskov slips a jab from Tanaka.
Nordskov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nordskov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nordskov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tanaka lands with a kick to the ribs. #T3#
Nordskov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tanaka.
Tanaka throws out a loose jab but Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tanaka shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tanaka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nordskov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A cross from Nordskov lands.
Tanaka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nordskov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nordskov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nordskov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tanaka. Tanaka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nordskov lands the left hand.
Nordskov missing with a left hand there. Tanaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tanaka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nordskov is able to avoid easily.
Tanaka moves forwards but Nordskov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nordskov walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov misses with a hook.
Tanaka lands a body shot.
Tanaka works Nordskov's body with a nice hook.
Tanaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nordskov throws a jab when Tanaka was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Tanaka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4##CL#
Nordskov clinches up against the cage.
Tanaka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tanaka prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Tanaka misses with a body punch.
Nordskov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nordskov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
Tanaka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nordskov is keeping busy.
Tanaka stalling in the clinch but Nordskov improves position.
Tanaka misses with a punch to the body.
Tanaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tanaka trying to stall but Nordskov improves his position.
Still in the clinch, Tanaka scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Nordskov.
Tanaka tries to throw a body punch but Nordskov avoids it by throwing Tanaka back against the cage.
Nordskov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tanaka trying to stall but Nordskov improves his position.
Nordskov lands with a right to the head.
Tanaka looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mads Nordskov clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4##CL#
Nordskov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tanaka misses with a body punch.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Tanaka controls the action.
Tanaka trying to control the position but instead, Nordskov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tanaka into the cage.
Nordskov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mads Nordskov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nordskov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tanaka or not.
Come on Tanaka - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nordskov lands a nice shot to the body.
Nordskov misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov lands a hook that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
Nordskov is leaning against Tanaka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nordskov pushes Tanaka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tanaka is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nordskov presses Tanaka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nordskov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nordskov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tanaka can do to turn this around?#BC#
Nordskov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Tanaka on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut. Tanaka saw that one coming.
Nordskov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nordskov connects with a body shot.
Nordskov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tanaka.
Tanaka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nordskov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A swing and a miss from Nordskov.
Nordskov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tanaka's hands.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
A lazy left from Tanaka finds it's target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tanaka.
Nordskov thumps Tanaka with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanaka misses with an uppercut. Nordskov saw that one coming.
Tanaka throws a leg kick which misses Nordskov's front leg but catches the back leg as Nordskov tries to avoid it.
Nordskov digs a good body shot into Tanaka's ribs.
Tanaka fails to land the takedown.
Nordskov scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Nice body kick from Nordskov.
Nordskov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tanaka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nordskov.
Nordskov tries to clinch up but Tanaka circles away and keeps his distance.
Tanaka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tanaka slips under a jab.
Tanaka takes one to the chin there.
Nordskov lands a jab to Tanaka's midsection.
Nordskov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tanaka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nordskov. That did some damage!
Tanaka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nordskov throws an overhand right that lands on Tanaka's shoulder, as Tanaka tries to avoid the shot.
Nordskov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tanaka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nordskov scores with a nice body kick.
Tanaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nordskov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tanakas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Tanaka darts in and clinches Nordskov up against the cage.#T3#
Nordskov tries to work over Tanaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Tanaka avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A bit of stalling here from Tanaka.
Tanaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Nordskov controls his hands.
Nordskov lands an uppercut.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Nordskov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tanaka checks the leg kick.
Tanaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
Nordskov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Tanaka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tanaka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nordskov avoids a kick to the body.
Tanaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nordskov.
Nordskov thumps Tanaka with a low kick.
Tanaka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Nordskov keeps the fight on the outside.
Tanaka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nordskov's head backwards.#CL#
Nordskov clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nordskov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nordskov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Tanaka blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
Tanaka prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov digs a right hand underneath Tanaka's ribcage. Tanaka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tanaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nordskov lands with a light punch inside.
Nordskov gets through Tanaka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tanaka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Tanaka controls the action.
Tanaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Tanaka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mads Nordskov had his way with Nobunaga Tanaka in that 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Tanaka takes the fight into the clinch.
Nordskov misses with some punches.
Tanaka presses Nordskov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tanaka is trying to maintain a safe position but Nordskov gets an underhook and turns Tanaka into the cage.
Nordskov misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nordskov working aggressively here.
Tanaka has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nordskov.
Nordskov prevents a body shot from Tanaka.
Nordskov lands a hook that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards. #ROC#
Tanaka is rocked!
Tanaka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tanaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Nordskov finish him?#BC#
Nordskov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nordskov looks to land a left hand but Tanaka moved out of range nicely.
Tanaka tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nordskov throws a push kick but Tanaka slaps the foot to one side.
Tanaka seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov looks for the body kick but Tanaka saw that one coming.
Nordskov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T1#
Tanaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tanaka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nordskov. Nordskov obviously looking to wear him down.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Nordskov.
Tanaka tried to score with a low kick but Nordskov checks it.
Tanaka misses with a straight left.
Tanaka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nordskov is out of range and Tanaka settles back down.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanaka manages to avoid it.
Nordskov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tanaka has time to react.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the body
and Nordskov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nordskov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanaka is just out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Nordskov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tanaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Tanaka responds with a good body kick, but Nordskov manages to step out the way in time.
Nordskov stuns Tanaka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tanaka misses with a low kick.
Nordskov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nobunaga Tanaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nordskov checks a leg kick nicely.
Nordskov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tanaka.
Nice jab there from Tanaka.
Tanaka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A swing and a miss from Nordskov.
Tanaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nordskov is looking to counter punch.
Nordskov swings for the body but Tanaka moves out of range.
Tanaka slips under a jab from Nordskov.
Tanaka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nordskov scores with a nice strike.
Tanaka moves away from the strike by Nordskov.
Nordskov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tanaka.
Nordskov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tanaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nordskov enables Tanaka to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nordskov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tanaka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nordskov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Tanaka is looking to sweep but instead, Nordskov has passed into half guard. #T3#
Tanaka wants to improve his position but Nordskov is controlling well.
Tanaka keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Tanaka looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Tanaka looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mads Nordskov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nordskov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:46
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mads Nordskov!
Mads Nordskov retains his bantamweight title!
Mads Nordskov managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Aspire Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: PFC 114 Yoshida vs Nordskov
Date: Jun 30, 2019

#R1#
Nordskov is looking to land body kicks.
Yoshida lands with a right hand.
Yoshida lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yoshida throws a hook but Nordskov blocks it.
Nordskov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nordskov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yoshida jabs Nordskov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordskov. Yoshida does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Nordskov.
Nordskov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good shot there by Nordskov.
Yoshida moves out of range as Nordskov strikes.
Yoshida staying out of range there.
Yoshida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yoshida paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nordskov is looking to chop away at Yoshida's legs.
Yoshida avoids the head kick by Nordskov.
Nordskov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yoshida is looking to counter punch.
Yoshida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordskov moves away.
Nordskov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nordskov throws a hook to the side of Yoshida's head but Yoshida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Yoshida tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yoshida misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Yoshida tests Nordskov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yoshida scores with a leg kick.
Yoshida throws a body shot but no joy.
Yoshida throws a jab when Nordskov was well out of range.
Yoshida lands a nice shot that snaps Nordskov's head back.
Nice defenses there by Yoshida.
A swing and a miss from Nordskov.
A telegraphed right hand from Yoshida misses the target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nordskov.
Nordskov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good leg kick by Yoshida there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yoshida lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Nordskov.
Nordskov scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yoshida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yoshida scoring well with a low kick there.
Yoshida throws a body kick that misses.
Nordskov throws a hook to the side of Yoshida's head but Yoshida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yoshida thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nordskov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yoshida's head.#T2#
Nordskov looks to land a right hand but Yoshida moved out of range.
Yoshida scores with the left hand. Nordskov knows he should have avoided that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nordskov misses with a kick to the body.
Yoshida moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yoshida thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nordskov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Yoshida.
Yoshida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Yoshida lands.
Yoshida lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yoshida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nordskov missing with a left hand there. Yoshida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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.
Nordskov swings for the body but Yoshida moves out of range.
Nordskov blocks a leg kick.
Yoshida slips a straight right by Nordskov.
Yoshida throws a looping overhand right but Nordskov ducks down to avoid it.
Nordskov looks for the body kick but Yoshida saw that one coming.
Yoshida chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nordskov moves in looking to clinch but Yoshida pushes him off.
Yoshida throws a leg kick which misses Nordskov's front leg but catches the back leg as Nordskov tries to avoid it. #T3#
Yoshida looks to land a combination but Nordskov avoids it well. #CL2#
Nordskov rushes Yoshida and presses him up against the cage.
Nordskov gets through Yoshida's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Yoshida.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nordskov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yoshida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nordskov prevents a body shot from Yoshida.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
Nordskov misses with a punch to the body.
Yoshida is working Nordskov over against the cage.#BC#
Yoshida escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nordskov connects with a jab.
Nordskov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nordskov tries to clinch up but Yoshida circles away and keeps his distance.
Yoshida is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nordskov cracks Yoshida with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yoshida throws out a loose jab but Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Nordskov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nordskov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yoshida can pounce on him.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Yoshida moves out of range.
Yoshida fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nordskov. #T4#
Nordskov slips a straight right by Yoshida.
Nordskov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Nordskov there.
Nordskov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yoshida takes one on the button.
Nordskov lands with a straight right. Yoshida didn't see that one coming.
Yoshida gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nordskov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nordskov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nordskov swings for the body but Yoshida moves out of range.
Nordskov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Some bone on bone action there as Nordskov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nordskov, as that shot connected.
Nordskov throws a lazy body kick
and Yoshida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yoshida connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Nordskov drives through and clinches with Yoshida against the cage.
Yoshida working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Yoshida pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut. Yoshida saw that one coming.
It looks like Yoshida has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nordskov looks to land a left hand but Yoshida moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Takashi Yoshida will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Yoshida misses with a wild body shot.
Takashi Yoshida is winning the standup battle so far.
Yoshida takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yoshida staying out of range there.
Nordskov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yoshida pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nordskov is out of range and Yoshida settles back down.
Nordskov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut. Yoshida saw that one coming.
Nordskov works the jab nicely.
Yoshida thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nordskov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yoshida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nordskov.
Nordskov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yoshida.
A big left from Yoshida misses.
Yoshida tries a head kick but it misses.
Yoshida tries a low kick but Nordskov avoids it.
Yoshida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yoshida is looking to chop away at Nordskov's legs.
Nordskov wants to clinch up but Yoshida keeps it at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nordskov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yoshida.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordskov. Yoshida does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Nordskov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yoshida throws a chopping leg kick but Nordskov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Yoshida just misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yoshida tries to work over Nordskov's front leg with a kick but Nordskov checks it.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yoshida moves away.
Yoshida throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Yoshida tried to score with a low kick but Nordskov checks it.
Nordskov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yoshida avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yoshida. Nordskov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nordskov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yoshida under the eye.
Yoshida walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yoshida throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yoshida misses with a hook. Nordskov ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Yoshida.
Yoshida avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a looping right.
Yoshida lands a nice shot to the body.
Nordskov lands with a good 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!
Yoshida slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Yoshida throws a big shot that misses.
Nordskov checks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Yoshida.
Yoshida takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yoshida.
Nordskov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yoshida.
Yoshida takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nordskov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nordskov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yoshida on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nordskov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nordskov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yoshida manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Yoshida.
Yoshida lands with a nice body punch.
Nordskov throws the left hand but Yoshida avoids the punch easily.
Nordskov doesn't manage to clinch there - Yoshida circles away.
Yoshida looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordskov is just out of range.
Yoshida throws a lazy right hand but Nordskov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Nordskov misses the target.
Yoshida scores with a jab.#T3#
Nordskov defending well as Yoshida loads up on a big left hand.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yoshida was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut. Yoshida saw that one coming.
Nordskov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yoshida lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A cross from Nordskov lands.
Yoshida tries to work over Nordskov's front leg with a kick but Nordskov checks it.
Nordskov jabs at Yoshida's body.
Yoshida throws a hook but Nordskov blocks it.
Yoshida lands with an overhand left.
Nordskov throws a front kick that sends Yoshida stumbling back into the cage.
Yoshida throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Nordskov.
Yoshida paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yoshida throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nordskov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nordskov lands with an uppercut that bounces Yoshida off the cage and back into range.
Nordskov scores with a decent looking hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yoshida.
Nordskov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Yoshida moves out of range of the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Yoshida there.
Yoshida throws a hook but Nordskov avoids it easily.
Nordskov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nordskov misses with a straight left.
A cross from Nordskov lands.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nordskov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Yoshida lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nordskov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yoshida misses with a hook. Nordskov ducked under it nicely.
Yoshida fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nordskov checks it well.
Nordskov checks a leg kick.
Nordskov's corner calls for a 1-2. Nordskov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nordskov takes a swing at Yoshida's ribcage but misses.
Nordskov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A low kick from Yoshida misses
and Nordskov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yoshida doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Nordskov has Yoshida up against the cage in a clinch.
Nordskov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yoshida.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yoshida.
Nordskov lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Takashi Yoshida 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.
#R3#
Yoshida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nordskov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yoshida moves out of range as Nordskov strikes.
Nordskov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yoshida.
That kick from Yoshida tenderised Nordskov's leg. Nordskov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nordskov tries to clinch but Yoshida is having none of it.
Nordskov throws a poor cross that misses
and Yoshida counters with a stiff right hand.
Nordskov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yoshida.
Nordskov keeps Yoshida at a distance using the push kick.
Yoshida ducks under a wild hook from Nordskov.
Yoshida moves out of range of the strikes.
Yoshida comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yoshida scoring well with a low kick there.
Yoshida moves out of range as Nordskov strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yoshida darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters circling a little - Nordskov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yoshida slips under a jab from Nordskov.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nordskov defending well as Yoshida loads up on a big left hand.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Yoshida is just out of range.#T1#
Yoshida missing with a left hand there. Nordskov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nordskov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nordskov scores with a sloppy right hand. Yoshida should have avoided that one.
Yoshida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Yoshida uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nordskov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yoshida can pounce on him.
Yoshida looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nordskov wants to clinch up but Yoshida keeps it at a distance.
Yoshida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nordskov throws a lazy right hand but Yoshida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yoshida feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Yoshida is just out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yoshida 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.
Nordskov misses with a body kick.
Yoshida tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nordskov swings for the body but Yoshida moves out of range.
Nordskov is looking to land body kicks.
Nordskov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nordskov misses with a straight right.
Nordskov wants to land a leg kick but Yoshida is out of range.
Yoshida is looking to counter punch.
Yoshida tries to land a leg kick but Nordskov saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordskov. Yoshida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nordskov connects with a looping right hand.
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!
Yoshida looks to land a right hand but Nordskov moved out of range.
Nordskov throws the left hand but Yoshida avoids the punch easily.
Yoshida throws a looping overhand right but Nordskov ducks down to avoid it.
Yoshida misses with a double jab.
Yoshida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yoshida. Nordskov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yoshida misses with a looping left.
Yoshida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nordskov.
Nordskov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yoshida.
Yoshida takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yoshida misses with a straight right.
Yoshida lands the left hand.
Nordskov slips a jab from Yoshida.
Yoshida throws the left hand but Nordskov avoids the punch easily.
Nordskov connects with an inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yoshida.
Yoshida will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T3#
Nordskov staying out of range there.
Yoshida ducks under a wild hook from Nordskov.
Yoshida throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nordskov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yoshida lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nordskov tests Yoshida's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yoshida takes a swing at Nordskov's ribcage but misses.
Nordskov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yoshida misses with a low kick.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Yoshida looks to land a right hand but Nordskov moved out of range.
Nordskov misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Nordskov.
Yoshida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nordskov.
Nordskov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nordskov jabs Yoshida right on the nose. Yoshida blinks but takes it well.
Yoshida walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws an overhand right that lands on Yoshida's shoulder, as Yoshida tries to avoid the shot.
Yoshida throws a body kick that misses.
A slow jab from Yoshida misses its intended target.
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 attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A bone on bone clash there as Nordskov blocks the leg kick. #T4#
Nordskov ducks under a wild hook from Yoshida.
Yoshida is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nordskov.
Yoshida looks to throw the jab but Nordskov is out of range.
Nordskov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nordskov connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab from Yoshida misses.
Nordskov thinks about the counter body kick.
Yoshida scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nordskov doesn't seem bothered though.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yoshida was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
Yoshida feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Yoshida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yoshida ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Yoshida misses its intended target.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Nordskov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yoshida.
Yoshida swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range.
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 thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nordskov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yoshida.
Yoshida swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Takashi Yoshida did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Yoshida's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Yoshida walks into a left hand.
A leg kick checked by Yoshida.
Nordskov throws a front kick that sends Yoshida stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Nordskov takes the fight into the clinch.
Nordskov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yoshida tries a body shot but Nordskov blocks it.
Yoshida lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Nice body punch from Yoshida.
Yoshida prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov blocking some punches.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
Yoshida gets through Nordskov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nordskov fails to land.
Yoshida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yoshida misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yoshida blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yoshida lands a body shot. #BC#
Yoshida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Yoshida misses with a hook. Nordskov ducked under it nicely.
Yoshida looks to throw the jab but Nordskov is out of range.
Nordskov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yoshida.
Nordskov throws a jab but it's blocked by Yoshida.
Nordskov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nordskov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yoshida. Yoshida obviously looking to wear him down.
Yoshida misses with a body shot.
Nordskov ducks under a wild hook from Yoshida.
Nordskov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yoshida throws out the jab.
Nordskov throws a hook but Yoshida avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Yoshida.
Yoshida scores with a jab to the head.
Nordskov blocks a head kick by Yoshida.
A little jabbing left from Nordskov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yoshida throws a hook to the side of Nordskov's head but Nordskov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nordskov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yoshida looks to land a left hand but Nordskov moved out of range nicely.
Yoshida throws a head kick that misses.
Yoshida getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Nordskov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nordskov 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!
Yoshida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nordskov was well out of range. Poor timing from Yoshida.
Yoshida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yoshida feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yoshida.
Nordskov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yoshida has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nordskov tries to clinch but Yoshida is having none of it.
Nordskov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yoshida.
Yoshida throws a good cross that connects.
Nordskov jabs Yoshida right on the nose. Yoshida blinks but takes it well.
Yoshida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yoshida takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nordskov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Yoshida.
Yoshida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yoshida finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yoshida keeps the fight on the outside.
Yoshida was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nordskov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nordskov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yoshida tests Nordskov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Nordskov slips under a jab from Yoshida.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yoshida was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
Yoshida misses the jab.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut. Yoshida saw that one coming.
Yoshida was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nordskov lands a slapping body shot.
Yoshida misses the jab.
Yoshida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yoshida takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nordskov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Nordskov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nordskov throws a lazy right hand but Yoshida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yoshida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nordskov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yoshida ducks under a wild hook from Nordskov.
Yoshida was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nordskov scores with a jab to the body.
Yoshida swats away the attempt to clinch by Nordskov.
Nordskov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yoshida.
Nordskov throws out a counter right but Yoshida avoids it with no problem.
Nordskov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Nordskov misses with a kick to the body.
Yoshida appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nordskov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yoshida's head.
Yoshida feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nordskov's calf.
Yoshida thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nordskov is trying to counter with his kicks.
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!
Yoshida connects with a looping right hand.
Nordskov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nordskov tries to clinch but Yoshida is having none of it.
Yoshida was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yoshida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yoshida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yoshida lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yoshida on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nordskov. Nordskov obviously looking to wear him down.
Yoshida walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yoshida finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yoshida moves out of range of the body kick from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nordskov misses the shot to the body.
Yoshida fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nordskov throws a hook but Yoshida blocks it.
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 Takashi Yoshida will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Yoshida misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordskov. Yoshida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yoshida looks to throw the jab but Nordskov is out of range.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nordskov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nordskov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nordskov missing with a left hand there. Yoshida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nordskov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Decent striking displayed by Nordskov there.
Nordskov is looking to clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Nordskov blocks the leg kick.
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 Yoshida has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yoshida and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nordskov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Nordskov misses.
Nordskov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yoshida moves out of range of the leg kick from Nordskov.
Nordskov takes a swing at Yoshida's ribcage but misses.
Decent striking displayed by Yoshida there.
Yoshida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Yoshida takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nordskov tries to clinch up.
Yoshida feints and then cracks Nordskov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nordskov down.
Yoshida throws a solid leg kick but Nordskov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yoshida.
Yoshida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nordskov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nordskov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yoshida.
An inside leg kick from Yoshida misses.
Nordskov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yoshida scores with a jab to the body.
Yoshida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a kick to the body.
Nordskov scores with a shot to the body.
Yoshida throws an overhand right that lands on Nordskov's shoulder, as Nordskov tries to avoid the shot.
Yoshida takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good standup being displayed there by Nordskov as he connects with a hook.
Nordskov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yoshida.
Nordskov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nordskov looks to throw the jab but Yoshida is out of range. #T2#
Yoshida scores with a hook to the body. Nordskov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yoshida loads up on a big right hand but Nordskov slips the punch.
Nordskov throws a hook but Yoshida blocks it.
Yoshida fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nordskov just manages to avoid it.
Nordskov slips a jab from Yoshida.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nordskov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yoshida throws a leg kick but Nordskov moved away.
Nordskov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nordskov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yoshida throwing a counter right hand but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Nordskov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yoshida.
A little jabbing left from Nordskov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yoshida motions for Nordskov to come forward. Yoshida throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nordskov tries to close the distance and clinch but Yoshida swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yoshida misses with an uppercut.
Yoshida fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nordskov is out of range.
Nordskov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nordskov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nordskov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yoshida throws a wild body kick that Nordskov sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Nordskov throws a solid leg kick but Yoshida takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nordskov.
Decent striking displayed by Nordskov there.
A jab from Nordskov misses.
Yoshida throwing a counter right hand but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Yoshida swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range.
A slow jab from Nordskov misses its intended target.
Nordskov takes one on the button.
Nordskov misses the shot to the body.
Yoshida tried to counter with a leg kick but Nordskov avoided it.
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 Yoshida has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yoshida and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yoshida's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nordskov under the eye.
Yoshida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Yoshida as he connects with a hook.
Yoshida blocks a low kick nicely.
Yoshida avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
The fighters circling - Yoshida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nordskov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nordskov scores with a nice head shot.
Yoshida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yoshida was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.#T4#
Yoshida lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nordskov's sensitive parts.
Nordskov tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yoshida walks into a straight right hand from Nordskov.
Yoshida looks to land a left hand but Nordskov moved out of range nicely.
Nordskov misses with a looping right.
Yoshida throwing a counter right hand but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Yoshida takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yoshida misses with a hook. Nordskov ducked under it nicely.
Nordskov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yoshida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nordskov was well out of range. Poor timing from Yoshida.
Nordskov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yoshida throwing a counter right hand but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Yoshida slips under a jab from Nordskov.
Yoshida misses with a wild body shot.
Yoshida lands a glancing blow to the side of Nordskov's head.
Nordskov throws out a leg kick but Yoshida moves out of range and Nordskov only half commits.
Yoshida throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Yoshida bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Yoshida missing with a left hand there. Nordskov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mads Nordskov.
I think Yoshida has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 46:50
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 48:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46

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

Event: PFC 109 Wright vs Murphy III
Date: Jun 08, 2019

#R1#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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. #CL#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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.#BC2#
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.
#R2#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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!
#R3#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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.#CL#
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. #T4#
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. #BC2#
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).

Event: PFC 104 Slurper vs Rutherford
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1#
Nordskov misses with a body kick.
Nordskov misses with a low kick as Murhaa jumps back.
Nordskov is looking to slow Murhaa down with leg kicks.
Nordskov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Murhaa looks to land a right hand but Nordskov moved out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nordskov misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Murhaa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murhaa walks into a left hand.
Murhaa is looking to land body kicks.
A big left from Nordskov misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murhaa! But no joy.
Murhaa throws a body kick that misses.
Nordskov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nordskov cracks Murhaa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Murhaa lands a nice looking body kick.
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Murhaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nordskov connects with a right hand. Murhaa shakes it off.
Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just 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!
Murhaa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murhaa moves out of range of the body kick.
Nordskov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nordskov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nordskov tries to land a front kick but Murhaa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murhaa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Murhaa blocks the leg kick.
Nordskov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Murhaa. That did some damage!
Nordskov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murhaa.
Nice shot lands for Nordskov.
Murhaa misses with a right hand
and Nordskov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murhaa thinking.
Murhaa misses with a body shot.
Murhaa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nordskov has time to react.
Nordskov lands with a nice body punch.
Nordskov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nordskov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice body kick from Nordskov.
Nordskov connects with a looping right hand.
Murhaa scores with a 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!
Murhaa misses with a low kick as Nordskov jumps back.
A counter left hand to the body from Nordskov misses its target.
Nordskov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murhaa scores with a head kick.
Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nordskov.
It seemed like Murhaa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nordskov throws the left hand but Murhaa avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Murhaa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nordskov misses with a hook.
Murhaa thinks about the counter body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Murhaa there.
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Nordskov misses with a hook.
Murhaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murhaa throws a leg kick but Nordskov sees it coming and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordskov. Murhaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murhaa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nordskov's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Mads Nordskov has been cut.
Nordskov ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a hook to the side of Nordskov's head but Nordskov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murhaa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Murhaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Nordskov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murhaa.
Nordskov lands a nice looking body shot.
Murhaa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nordskov checks it well.
Nordskov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murhaa.
Murhaa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nordskov.
Murhaa is looking to score with low kicks.
Nordskov lands a nice looking body shot.
Murhaa looks to throw the jab but Nordskov is out of range.
Nordskov fakes the leg kick and cracks Murhaa in the body.
Nordskov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nordskov was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.
Nordskov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nordskov connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Nordskov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nordskov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Murhaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
The fighters circling - Nordskov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nordskov blocks a jab.
Murhaa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murhaa tries a low kick but Nordskov avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Murhaa misses.
A swing and a miss from Murhaa.
Nordskov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murhaa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Murhaa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nordskov throwing a counter right hand but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Nordskov avoids the head kick by Murhaa.
Nordskov punishes Murhaa's body with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the liver by Nordskov. Beautiful body shot.
Murhaa throws a series of punches but Nordskov avoids them all with ease.
Nordskov throws a lazy right hand but Murhaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murhaa slips under a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nordskov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Murhaa thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Nordskov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nordskov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murhaa.
Nordskov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murhaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nordskov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Murhaa tries to move into range but Nordskov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nordskov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice uppercut there from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nordskov tries to score with a low kick but Murhaa moves his leg out of the way.
Nordskov misses with a body kick.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nordskov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nordskov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nordskov tries to land a front kick but Murhaa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nordskov on the side of the head.
Murhaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murhaa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nordskov throwing a counter right hand but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
A big left from Nordskov misses.
Nordskov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nordskov takes a swing at Murhaa's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mads Nordskov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mads Nordskov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Murhaa slips under a jab from Nordskov.
Murhaa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nordskov misses with a looping right.
Nordskov swats away the attempt to clinch by Murhaa.
Murhaa looks to land a left hand but Nordskov moved out of range nicely.
Murhaa tries to score with a low kick but Nordskov moves his leg out of the way.
Nordskov jabs at Murhaa's body.
Murhaa loads up on a big right hand but Nordskov slips the punch.
Murhaa has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nordskov.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Murhaa might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nordskov has got the better of the exchanges.
Murhaa staying out of range there.
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nordskov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Murhaa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa blocks a jab.
Murhaa misses with a hook
and Nordskov counters with a nice body shot.
Murhaa scores with a shot to the body.
Nordskov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nordskov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nordskov blocks the body kick.
Nordskov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Murhaa thuds his shin into the meat of Nordskov's side.
Nordskov is looking to clinch but Murhaa is avoiding it.
Murhaa tries to land a front kick but Nordskov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murhaa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nordskov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murhaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov lands a nice shot to the body.
Murhaa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nordskov throws a series of punches but Murhaa moves out of range.
Nordskov looks to land a body kick but Murhaa moved away.
Murhaa tries to clinch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Murhaa throws a leg kick but Nordskov sees it coming and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordskov. Murhaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nordskov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Murhaa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
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!
Murhaa throws a leg kick but Nordskov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Murhaa lands with an uppercut that bounces Nordskov off the cage and back into range.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhaa moves away.#T2#
Murhaa thumps Nordskov with a low kick.
Nordskov staying out of range there.
Nordskov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nordskov.
Nordskov works the jab nicely.
Nordskov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nordskov lands with a right hand.
Murhaa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murhaa throws a lazy right hand but Nordskov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A cross from Murhaa lands.
Nordskov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nordskov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murhaa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nordskov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murhaa blocks the body kick.
It seemed like Murhaa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Nordskov clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murhaa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with the head strike. #T3#
Nordskov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Nordskov.
Murhaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nordskov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Murhaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Murhaa misses with some punches.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Murhaa avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage. #BC#
Nordskov manages to break the clinch.
Murhaa staying out of range there.
Murhaa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nordskov throwing a counter right hand but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Murhaa throws a hook to the side of Nordskov's head but Nordskov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nordskov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nordskov scores with a kick to the body.
Nordskov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Nordskov moves out of range as Murhaa throws a body kick.
Nordskov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Murhaa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Murhaa has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nordskov.
Nordskov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Murhaa swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range.
Murhaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nordskov misses with a hook. Murhaa ducked under it nicely.
Murhaa throws a poor cross that misses
and Nordskov counters with a nice body shot.
Murhaa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murhaa throws a shot to the body.
Nordskov moves out of range as Murhaa throws a body kick.
Nordskov is looking to chop away at Murhaa's legs.
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Nordskov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa throws a chopping leg kick but Nordskov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov blocks a leg kick.
Murhaa moves out of range of the body kick from Nordskov.
Murhaa throws a looping overhand right but Nordskov ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Murhaa misses the target.
Murhaa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mads Nordskov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mads Nordskov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Murhaa swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range.
Murhaa tries to close the distance and clinch but Nordskov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nordskov with a nice cross.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nordskov.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nordskov!
Nordskov throws out a loose jab but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa throws a hook to the side of Nordskov's head but Nordskov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Nordskov counters with a quick kick to the body but Murhaa blocks it.
Nordskov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Murhaa if he has to take too many more of those.
Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nordskov.
Good shot there by Murhaa.
Murhaa is looking to score with low kicks.
Nordskov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murhaa.
The fighters circling - Nordskov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murhaa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nordskov avoids a kick to the body.
Nordskov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Nordskov misses.
Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murhaa throws a hook but Nordskov blocks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nordskov.
Murhaa looks for the body kick but Nordskov saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Nordskov misses its target.#T1#
Nordskov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nordskov connects with a leg kick. Murhaa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nordskov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murhaa.
Nordskov lands a really nice looking cross but Murhaa seems unphased.
Nordskov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murhaa's sensitive parts.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murhaa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Murhaa pushes Nordskov away with a front kick.
Murhaa misses with a hook. Nordskov ducked under it nicely.
Murhaa misses with a low kick.
Nordskov misses with a looping right.
Nordskov lands a glancing blow to the side of Murhaa's head.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut.
Nordskov misses the shot to the body.
Nordskov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murhaa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nordskovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordskov moves away.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Murhaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nordskov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nordskov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Murhaa takes a step back to recover. #T2#
Murhaa throws a wild body kick that Nordskov sees coming a mile off.
Nordskov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murhaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nordskov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Murhaa just manages to avoid it.
Nordskov throws a body kick that misses.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
Nordskov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Murhaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Murhaa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Murhaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nordskov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murhaa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A cross from Nordskov lands.
Mads Nordskov is winning the standup battle so far.
Murhaa missing with a left hand there. Nordskov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murhaa misses with a few strikes there.
Nordskov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Murhaa avoids it.
Nordskov scores with a decent looking hook.
Murhaa misses with a low kick.
Murhaa cracks Nordskov with an open hand slap.
Nordskov swings for the body but Murhaa moves out of range.
Nordskov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nordskov misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Nordskov throws a hook but Murhaa avoids it easily.
Nordskov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murhaa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nordskov avoids a kick to the body.
Murhaa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Murhaa lands with a straight right. Nordskov didn't see that one coming.
Nordskov misses with a hook. Murhaa ducked under it nicely.
Nordskov throws a jab but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Nordskov cracks Murhaa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Murhaa checks a leg kick.
Murhaa wants to counter with a clinch but Nordskov pushes him away.
Nordskov throws a hook but Murhaa avoids it easily.
Murhaa scores with a leg kick.
Nordskov is looking to land body kicks.
Nordskov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice uppercut there from Nordskov.
Murhaa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murhaa.
Nordskov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nordskov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nordskov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
A big left from Nordskov misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nordskov, as that shot connected.
Nordskov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a low kick but Nordskov avoids it.
Nordskov throws a head kick but Murhaa moves out of range.
Nordskov throws an overhand right that lands on Murhaa's shoulder, as Murhaa tries to avoid the shot.
Paul Murhaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murhaa throws out a loose jab but Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Nordskov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murhaa scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nordskov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nordskov throws an overhand right that lands on Murhaa's shoulder, as Murhaa tries to avoid the shot.
Nordskov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Nordskov does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nordskov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murhaa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nordskov throws a front kick aimed at Murhaa's knee but Murhaa avoids it well.

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 Mads Nordskov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nordskov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mads Nordskov!
Mads Nordskov made sure to mention his sponsor, Aspire Clothing in his post fight interview.
The defeated Paul Murhaa had this to say: 'vittu'.

Event: PFC 102 Alzheimer v McLaughlin
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Nordskov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sensei.
Nordskov scores with a nice right hand.
Sensei misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Nordskov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sensei.
Nordskov slips under a jab.
Sensei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sensei keeps the fight on the outside.
Sensei throws a hook but Nordskov avoids it easily.
Sensei missing with a left hand there. Nordskov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Sensei shoots in and gets a takedown into Nordskov's guard.
Sensei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nordskov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nordskov 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.
Sensei wants to control from the top but Nordskov keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sensei is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Nordskov keeping full guard, as Sensei tries to pass.
Sensei wants to control from the top but Nordskov keeps moving.
Nordskov seems keen to control Sensei's posture.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Sensei scores with a takedown into Nordskov's guard.
Nordskov controlling the position.
Sensei scoring with some ground and pound.
Sensei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Sensei throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nordskov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sensei throwing strikes but missing.
Sensei tries to free his leg and advance position but Nordskov is retaining full guard.
Sensei has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sensei trying to control but Nordskov is working from the bottom. #T3#
Sensei throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sensei working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sensei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nordskov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sensei scores with a sloppy right hand. Nordskov should have avoided that one.
Sensei paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nordskov thuds his shin into the meat of Sensei's side.
Sensei dives in for a single leg takedown but Nordskov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nordskov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Nordskov has managed to clinch.
Nordskov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sensei. #TD2#
Sensei has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nordskov uses from the top position. #T4#
Nordskov controlling from the top position.
Nordskov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Sensei throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sensei looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nordskov preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Sensei looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nordskov passes into side control.
Sensei struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kylar Sensei dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Nordskov has closed the distance and engaged Sensei in a clinch.
Sensei lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nordskov lands a shoulder strike.
Sensei doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Sensei lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nordskov is controlling Sensei's trapped leg to prevent Sensei from advancing to side control.
Nordskov is staying active underneath Sensei, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kylar Sensei has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nordskov is looking for a sweep. Sensei is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sensei is looking to pass Nordskov's guard but actually Nordskov recovers to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sensei with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sensei looking to sit in guard and control but Nordskov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Sensei looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nordskov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sensei has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Sensei has a hand on Nordskov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Nordskov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Sensei tries to reverse the position but Nordskov maintains control.
Sensei is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Sensei tries to lock up and control but Nordskov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sensei tries to reverse the position but Nordskov maintains control.
Nordskov controlling from mount. #T3#
Sensei is working to get back to half guard.
Nordskov controlling from the full mount.
Sensei is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sensei is still trying to improve position.
Nordskov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sensei is looking to escape.
Sensei wants to control but Nordskov is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sensei tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mads Nordskov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nordskov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sensei paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nordskov cracks Sensei with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nordskov swings widly with a right hand
and Sensei counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nordskov thinking.
Nordskov throws a body kick that misses
letting Sensei counter with a right hand.
Sensei throws a right hand that Nordskov ducks under and follows up with a left that Nordskov also avoids with ease.
Nordskov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sensei.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sensei. Nordskov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sensei misses with a hook. Nordskov ducked under it nicely.
Sensei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sensei misses with a body shot.
Nordskov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sensei moves out of range as Nordskov throws a body kick.
Sensei takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordskov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nordskov tests Sensei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Nordskov closes the distance and clinches.
Nordskov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nordskov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sensei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nordskov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Sensei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
Sensei walks into a left hand.
An inside leg kick from Nordskov misses.
Sensei takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nordskov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sensei lands a jab to the nose.
Sensei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sensei misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nordskov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nordskov throwing a counter right hand but Sensei manages to avoid it.#T2#
Nordskov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sensei connects with a body shot.
Sensei looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordskov is just out of range.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nordskov throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and Sensei counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sensei.
Sensei with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sensei loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sensei throws a strike but Nordskov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Sensei working a defensive guard but Nordskov passes into half guard.
Sensei trying to control from the bottom.
Sensei is trying to get back to full guard.
Sensei holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T3#
Nordskov prevents Sensei from improving his position.
Sensei is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Nordskov jumps into side control!
Sensei tries to bench press Nordskov off him but Nordskov keeps the position.
Nordskov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sensei is trying to improve his position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sensei looks to move to half guard but instead Nordskov has passed into mount! Damn!
Sensei slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nordskov is controlling the pace.
Sensei trying to hold on to Nordskov's head to control him but Nordskov postures up.

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 Mads Nordskov.
I think Nordskov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mads Nordskov!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mads Nordskov made sure he mentioned Aspire Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: PFC 94 Alzheimer vs McLaughlin
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
Koski checks a leg kick.
Koski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Koski throws a looping overhand right but Nordskov ducks down to avoid it.
Koski tries to land a leg kick but Nordskov saw it coming and moves away.
Koski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Koski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Koski.
Nordskov takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#
It looks like Mads Nordskov has been cut.
Koski misses with a kick to the body.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big left from Nordskov misses.
Koski misses the jab.
A big right from Koski misses.
Nordskov connects with a nice looking jab.
Koski's corner calls for a 1-2. Koski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nordskov slips under a jab from Koski.
Nordskov moves out of range of the strikes.
Nordskov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Koski under the eye.
Koski moves out of range of the body kick.
Koski looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Koski tried to score with a low kick but Nordskov checks it.#T1#
Koski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Nordskov digs a good body shot into Koski's ribs.
Koski throws a hook but Nordskov blocks it.
A slow jab from Koski misses its intended target.
Nordskov thuds his shin into the meat of Koski's side.
Koski lands a body shot.
Nordskov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nordskov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koski stuns Nordskov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nordskov scoring well with a low kick there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nordskov, as that shot connected.
Koski throws a big shot that misses.
Nordskov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nordskov throws a jab when Koski was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Nordskov as he connects with a hook.
Nordskov throws an off balance right hand
and Koski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nordskov! But no joy.
Nordskov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice shot lands for Nordskov.#T2#
Nordskov lands an overhand right.
Nordskov missing with a left hand there. Koski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nordskov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Koski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nordskov misses with a straight right.
Koski swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nordskov throws a lazy uppercut
and Koski counters with a left to the body.
Nordskov moves out of range of the body kick.
Nordskov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Koski in his tracks.
Koski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws the left hand but Koski avoids the punch easily.
Koski is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Nordskov.
Koski scores with a jab to the body.
Koski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Koski ducks under a wild hook from Nordskov.
Good work by Nordskov as he checks the leg kick.
Nordskov throws a wild body kick that Koski sees coming a mile off.
Koski staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Koski misses its intended target. #T3#
Nordskov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Koski takes one to the side of the head.
Koski slips a jab from Nordskov.
Nordskov tries a low kick but Koski avoids it.
Nordskov misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nordskov blocks a low kick nicely.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koski looks to land a right hand but Nordskov moved out of range.
A nice side step and Nordskov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Nordskov clinches up with Koski and pushes him back against the cage.
Nordskov lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Nordskov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koski looks to land a body kick but Nordskov moved away.
Nordskov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Nordskov rushes Koski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Koski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nordskov lands a nice shot to the body.
Koski prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nordskov misses with a punch to the body.
I was talking to Koski's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T4#
Nordskov works on Koski's body with a couple of short punches.
Koski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nordskov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Koski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Nordskov fails to land.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nordskov.
Koski misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nordskov's elbow.
Nordskov lands with a right to the head.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koski.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov blocks an uppercut.
Koski throws a head punch that misses.
Nordskov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Koski.#TD#
Koski drags the fight down to the ground.
Koski working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mads Nordskov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mads Nordskov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nordskov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordskov. Koski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koski throwing a counter right hand but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Nordskov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Koski has Nordskov up against the cage in a clinch.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Koski gets control of Nordskov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Koski will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Nordskov postures up. #SUB#
Koski has an active guard here but Nordskov has managed to pass into half guard.
Koski wants to control but Nordskov is keeping busy. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Koski connects with a looping right hand.
Nordskov slips under a jab from Koski.
Nordskov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nordskov connects with a solid leg kick.
Nordskov slips a straight right by Koski.
A cross from Koski lands.
Mads Nordskov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koski doesn't manage to clinch there - Nordskov circles away.
Nordskov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Koski momentarily.
Koski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Koski is looking to score with low kicks.
Nordskov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koski.
Nordskov misses with a left hand
and Koski counters with a nice uppercut.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov missing with a left hand there. Koski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nordskov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Koski's calf.
Koski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A clash of legs there as Nordskov blocks the low kick.
A leg kick checked by Nordskov.
Koski avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
Koski slips under a jab.
Koski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Nordskov throws a leg kick but Koski moved away.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nordskov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nordskov throws the left hand but Koski avoids the punch easily.
Nordskov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Koski.
Koski moves out of range as Nordskov throws a body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Koski there.
Nordskov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koski. That did some damage!
Nordskov jabs Koski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nordskov tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Koski gets tackled into the cage by Nordskov. Nordskov maintains the clinch.
Koski misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nordskov.
Koski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koski blocks an uppercut.
Nordskov blocking some punches.
Koski misses with the head strike.
Koski fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Koski swings wildly with an uppercut but Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid 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!
Koski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nordskov misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nordskov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Koski.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Koski avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Koski misses with the head strike.
A short right from Nordskov.
Koski misses with some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Koski.
Koski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koski blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Koski fails to land.
Nordskov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Koski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Koski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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 cut man is working on Mads Nordskov's cut.
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!
#R3#
Nordskov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some bone on bone action there as Nordskov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nordskov throws out a counter right but Koski avoids it with no problem.
Nordskov connects with a looping right hand. #CL2#
Nordskov closes the distance and pushes Koski back into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nordskov.
Still in the clinch, Nordskov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Koski lands with a right to the head.
Koski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Koski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nordskov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nordskov's elbow.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Koski controls the action.
Koski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Koski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nordskov lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Koski controls his hands. #T1#
Nordskov misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Koski.
Nordskov tries a body shot but Koski blocks it.
Koski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koski swings wildly with an uppercut but Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Koski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Koski.
Koski tries to throw a body punch but Nordskov avoids it by throwing Koski back against the cage.
Koski working aggressively here.
Koski has a couple of punches blocked by Nordskov.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Koski controls the action.
Koski has a couple of punches blocked by Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nordskov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koski.
Nordskov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kalevi Koski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Still in the clinch, Koski scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nordskov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov working aggressively here.
Koski misses with the head strike.
Nordskov wants to get back to striking at distance but Koski won't allow it.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kalevi Koski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nordskov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Koski misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Nordskov on the inside.
Come on Koski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #TD#
Koski drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Koski looking for subs off his back but Nordskov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Koski is looking to control Nordskov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Koski avoid being mounted?#T3#
Nordskov trying to control the pace.
Koski is looking for a sweep. Nordskov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Koski gets full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Koski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nordskov defends well.
Koski trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Koski has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nordskov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Koski.
Koski is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mads Nordskov.
I've got Nordskov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani 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).

Event: PFC 89 Alzheimer vs Larusso 3
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pinea tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nordskov looks to land a left hand but Pinea moved out of range nicely.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pinea tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nordskov defends well and Pinea ends up having to push Nordskov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nordskov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nordskov scores with a jab to the body.
Pinea shoots in for a takedown but Nordskov shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Nordskov gets caught napping as Pinea dives in and scores a takedown. Nordskov manages to retain guard.
Pinea stopping the sweep attempt from Nordskov.
Pinea throws a big right hand that misses.
Nordskov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nordskov, not yet.
Pinea throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pinea throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Nordskov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pinea accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pinea throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pinea working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nordskov keeping moving, preventing Pinea from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pinea moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pinea jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nordskov is looking to counter punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pinea wants to clinch up but Nordskov keeps it at a distance.
Nordskov tests Pinea's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pinea avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nordskov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pinea. #TD2#
Pinea gets a double leg takedown into Nordskov's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pinea accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pinea throws an elbow that misses. Nordskov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pinea's guard. Nice move by Nordskov!#REVR##T2#
Pinea looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nordskov is one step ahead there.
Pinea has control of Nordskov's left arm, preventing Nordskov from doing any damage.
Nordskov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pinea is trying to control the position but Nordskov postures up. #T3#
Nordskov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinea is pulling down on Nordskov's head to control his posture.
Nordskov forces his way into half guard.
Pinea wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pinea is trying to control but can't.
Pinea has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pinea is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Nordskov is staying active.
Pinea is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pinea is looking to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinea changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nordskov tries to avoid it but Pinea manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nordskov to the ground. Nordskov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nordskov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mads Nordskov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koko Pinea.
Pinea lands a jab to the head.
Nordskov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Pinea counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pinea is trying to control. Nordskov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Koko Pinea will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Pinea moves into range and clinches up with Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nordskov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pinea lands a body punch.
Nordskov prevents a body shot from Pinea.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pinea throws a punch but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Nordskov lands a left hand. #TD2#
Pinea lands a takedown into guard.
My spies in Big Bear Fight Factory inform me that Pinea has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pinea trying to control but Nordskov is working from the bottom.
Pinea cracks Nordskov with a solid left hand.
Pinea wants to control from the top but Nordskov keeps moving.
Pinea throwing strikes from guard but Nordskov blocks nicely. #T1#
Pinea pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nordskov is keeping the position for now.
Nordskov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Pinea drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nordskov dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Pinea looking for a sweep. Not yet Pinea, not yet. #SUB2#
Pinea looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nordskov passes into half guard.
Nordskov is taking a breather. Pinea says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
Nordskov continues to stall.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pinea manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pinea trying to control the position.
Nordskov preventing the sweep. #T3#
Pinea keeps trying to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nordskov misses with a low kick as Pinea jumps back.
Nordskov swats away the attempt to clinch by Pinea.
Nordskov tries a head kick but it misses.
Nordskov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nordskov misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Pinea counters with a takedown into side control.
Nordskov regains half guard there - taking advantage of Pinea's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Pinea wants to take a breather but Nordskov is having none of it. #T4##SUB2#
Pinea is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nordskov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pinea throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pinea throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nordskov to regain full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinea landing some decent shots from guard.
Pinea trying to control but Nordskov is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koko Pinea 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nordskov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab from Nordskov.
Nordskov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pinea throws a jab but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a series of punches but Pinea avoids them all with ease.
Nordskov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nordskov misses with a kick to the body.
Pinea fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A big right from Nordskov misses.
Nordskov scores with a leg kick.
Pinea dives in for a single leg takedown but Nordskov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nordskov connects with a body shot that sends Pinea's belly button to the back.
Nordskov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pinea looks for a takedown but Nordskov sprawls well.
Mads Nordskov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koko Pinea.
Pinea staying out of range there.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinea fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nordskov slips a jab and a cross from Pinea.
Nordskov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Pinea fails with a takedown attempt.
That kick from Pinea tenderised Nordskov's leg. Nordskov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nordskov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nordskov misses the jab.
Nordskov tries to clinch up but Pinea circles away and keeps his distance.
Pinea takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pinea tries to clinch there but Nordskov circles away.
Pinea fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nordskov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pinea missing with a left hand there. Nordskov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pinea goes for a double leg but Nordskov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nordskov continues to drive forward.
Nordskov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Nordskov throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinea.
Nordskov swings for the body but Pinea moves out of range. #T2#
Nordskov moves into range and connects with a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pinea.
Nordskov throws a lazy right hand but Pinea sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Pinea.
Pinea steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nordskov.
Pinea takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Pinea shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nordskov is trying to defend but Pinea finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nordskov manages to get to full guard.
Pinea loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Nordskov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pinea postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pinea looking to sit in guard and control but Nordskov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Pinea looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Koko Pinea is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nordskov wants to control from the top but Pinea keeps moving.
Pinea is pulling down on Nordskov's head to control his posture.
Pinea is continuing to stall.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pinea 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.
Nordskov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pinea 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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mads Nordskov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pinea 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split 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).

Event: PFC 83 Semenko vs Stein
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
Nordskov connects with a body shot.
Nordskov misses the shot to the body.
Nordskov blocks a jab.
Fuujin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nordskov.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nordskov checks a leg kick.
Nordskov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fuujin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nordskov looks to land a right hand but Fuujin moved out of range.
Fuujin lunges at Nordskov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nordskov's hand.
Fuujin checks a low kick from Nordskov.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nordskov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fuujin.
Nordskov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fuujin throws an overhand right that lands on Nordskov's shoulder, as Nordskov tries to avoid the shot.
Fuujin misses with a body shot.
Fuujin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
Nordskov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fuujin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fuujin tries a head kick but it misses.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fuujin moves away.
Nordskov with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordskov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nordskov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordskov. Fuujin does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Fuujin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nordskov.
Fuujin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordskov moves away.
A jab from Fuujin does it's job there.
Fuujin looks to land a left hand but Nordskov moved out of range nicely.
Fuujin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fuujin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nordskov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nordskov throws a lazy right hand but Fuujin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fuujin lands a really nice looking cross but Nordskov seems unphased.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Fuujin is just out of range.
Nordskov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fuujin.
Fuujin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fuujin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A jab from Fuujin finds it's way through Nordskov's defenses.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fuujin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fuujin misses with a body kick.
Nordskov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Fuujin misses.
The fighters circling - Fuujin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nordskov swings widly with a right hand
and Nordskov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nordskov staying out of range there.#T2#
Nordskov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nordskov scores with a nice body kick.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Fuujin is just out of range.
Fuujin misses the shot to the body.
Fuujin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nordskov throws a sloppy body shot
and Fuujin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nordskov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fuujin ducks right into an uppercut from Nordskov.
Some bone on bone action there as Nordskov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fuujin.
Good shot there by Fuujin.
Fuujin throws out a loose jab but Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fuujin takes one to the chin there.
Nordskov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fuujin's sensitive parts.
Fuujin scores with a hook.
Fuujin misses the shot to the body.
Fuujin throws a body shot but no joy.
Fuujin misses with a hook.
Fuujin looks for the body kick but Nordskov saw that one coming.
Nordskov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fuujin throws a hook to the side of Nordskov's head but Nordskov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Nordskov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fuujin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fuujin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nordskov misses with a hook. Fuujin ducked under it nicely.
Fuujin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nordskov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fuujin tests Nordskov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nordskov missing with a left hand there. Fuujin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nordskov tries to land a front kick but Fuujin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fuujin misses with an uppercut.
Fuujin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nordskov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Fuujin avoids it.
Nordskov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nordskov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nordskov misses with a hook.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
Fuujin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nordskov.
Fuujin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nordskov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nordskov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fuujin.
A big right from Fuujin misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuujin throws a hook but Nordskov blocks it.
Fuujin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Fuujin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mads Nordskov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fuujin looks to throw the jab but Nordskov is out of range. #T4#
Nordskov scores with a nice right hand.
Nordskov misses with a kick to the body.
Fuujin keeps Nordskov at a distance using the push kick.
Fuujin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordskov moves away.
Nordskov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fuujin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
A head kick misses from Nordskov.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fuujin.
Nordskov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fuujin.
Nordskov misses the shot to the body.
Fuujin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nordskov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fuujin.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fuujin manages to avoid it.
Fuujin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fuujin manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fuujin delivers a nice body kick.
Nordskov misses with a body kick.
Fuujin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fuujin misses with a straight left.
Nordskov lands a leg kick that knocks Fuujin off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kazuka Fuujin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nordskov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fuujin moves out of range of the body kick from Nordskov.
Fuujin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nordskov.
Nordskov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nordskov swings for the body but Fuujin moves out of range.
Nordskov scores with a nice right hand.
Fuujin takes a swing at Nordskov's ribcage but misses.
Fuujin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fuujin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fuujin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nordskov to score with a decent uppercut.
Fuujin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nordskov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nordskov throws a shot to the body.
Fuujin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nordskov cracks Fuujin with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
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 takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nordskov swings for the body but Fuujin moves out of range.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Fuujin is just out of range.
Fuujin throws out a loose jab but Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nordskov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Nordskov slips a straight right by Fuujin.
Nordskov blocks a jab.
Nordskov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nordskov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nordskov throws a front kick aimed at Fuujin's knee but Fuujin avoids it well.
Nordskov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fuujin throws a body shot but no joy.
Nordskov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fuujin throws a body shot but no joy.
Nordskov swings for the body but Fuujin moves out of range.
Fuujin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nordskov looks to land a right hand but Fuujin moved out of range.
Fuujin flicks out a counter leg kick but Nordskov steps away.
Nordskov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut. Fuujin saw that one coming.
Nordskov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nordskov lands a glancing blow to the side of Fuujin's head.
Nordskov missing with a left hand there. Fuujin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fuujin lands a jab to Nordskov's midsection.
Fuujin jabs Nordskov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nordskov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordskov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
Fuujin connects with an inside leg kick.
Nordskov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nordskov checks a leg kick nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Nordskov blocks the leg kick.
Fuujin throws a leg kick but Nordskov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nordskov scores with a jab to the body.
Nordskov throws a jab when Fuujin was well out of range.
A nice side step and Fuujin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nordskov.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nordskov.
Kazuka Fuujin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fuujin throws a big shot that misses.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut.
Fuujin throws an overhand right that lands on Nordskov's shoulder, as Nordskov tries to avoid the shot.
Fuujin misses with a body punch
enabling Nordskov to counter with a crisp jab.
Fuujin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fuujin throws out a loose jab but Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fuujin misses the shot to the body.
Fuujin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nordskov staying out of range there.
Nordskov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
Nordskov blocks the body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Fuujin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fuujin.
Fuujin walks into a stiff left hand from Nordskov.
Fuujin moves away from the strike by Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a hook but Fuujin avoids it easily.
Donk. Nordskov catches Fuujin right on the button with a cross.
Donk. Fuujin catches Nordskov right on the button with a cross.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Fuujin moves away from the strike by Nordskov.
Nordskov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fuujin cracks the inside of Nordskov's front leg.
Nordskov throws an overhand right that lands on Fuujin's shoulder, as Fuujin tries to avoid the shot.
Fuujin counters with a body kick.
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 Fuujin.
Fuujin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fuujin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nordskov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fuujin's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuujin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fuujin moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick by Nordskov misses
and Fuujin counters with a straight right hand.
Fuujin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Fuujin swats away the attempt to clinch by Nordskov.
A swing and a miss from Fuujin.
Nordskov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nordskov misses with a kick to the body.
Fuujin lands a glancing blow to the side of Nordskov's head.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fuujin misses with an uppercut.
Nordskov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nordskov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nordskov moves away from the strike by Fuujin.
Nordskov ducks under a wild hook from Fuujin.
Fuujin throws a wild body kick that Nordskov sees coming a mile off.
Fuujin throws a jab when Nordskov was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordskov. Fuujin does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fuujin. Nordskov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nordskov misses with a looping left.
Fuujin throws a wild body kick that Nordskov sees coming a mile off.
Fuujin throws a jab but it's blocked by Nordskov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mads Nordskov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nordskov lands with a hook. Fuujin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fuujin defending well as Nordskov loads up on a big left hand.
Fuujin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fuujin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nordskov misses with a body kick.
Fuujin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A good leg kick by Fuujin.
Fuujin throws a jab but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Nordskov defending well as Fuujin loads up on a big left hand.
Fuujin tests Nordskov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fuujin misses with a straight left.
Nordskov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fuujin throws a front kick that sends Nordskov stumbling back into the cage.
Nordskov moves out of range of the leg kick from Fuujin.
Nordskov misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuujin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nordskov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fuujin finds it's way round the side to connect with Nordskov's head.
Nordskov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fuujin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Fuujin. That snapped Nordskov's head back.
Nordskov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nordskov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Fuujin slips under a jab.
Fuujin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fuujin lands a nice shot that snaps Nordskov's head back.
Nordskov throws a lazy right hand but Fuujin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nordskov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nordskov tries to clinch there but Fuujin circles away.
Fuujin misses with a looping right.
Nordskov throws a series of punches but Fuujin moves out of range.
Fuujin moves away from the strike by Nordskov.
Nordskov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fuujin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A cross from Nordskov lands.
Fuujin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD2#
Fuujin gets a double leg takedown into Nordskov's guard.
Fuujin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nordskov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nordskov wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Fuujin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fuujin stopping the sweep attempt from Nordskov.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fuujin trying to control but Nordskov is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nordskov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fuujin.
Nordskov scores with a body shot.
Fuujin throws a looping overhand right but Nordskov ducks down to avoid it.
Nordskov takes one to the side of the head.
Nordskov takes a swing at Fuujin's ribcage but misses.
Nordskov throws out a powerful jab.
Fuujin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nordskov. That did some damage!
Fuujin misses with a low kick.
Nordskov misses with a hook. Fuujin ducked under it nicely.
Fuujin scores with a nice head shot.
Nordskov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T3#
Nordskov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fuujin misses with a body shot.
Fuujin throws the left hand but Nordskov avoids the punch easily.
Nordskov staying out of range there.
Fuujin defending well as Nordskov loads up on a big left hand.
Fuujin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nordskov slips under a jab.
Nordskov misses with a leg kick.
Nordskov avoids a kick to the body.
Fuujin is looking to slow Nordskov down with leg kicks.
Nordskov misses the jab.
A big left from Fuujin misses.
Nordskov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fuujin. That's going to slow Nordskov down.
Fuujin misses with a looping left.
Nordskov clobbers Fuujin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nordskov throws a shot from downtown. Fuujin moves away and avoids it.
Nordskov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nordskov throws the left hand but Fuujin avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Nordskov avoids the head kick by Fuujin.
Nordskov misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuujin throws a hook but Nordskov blocks it.
Nordskov lands a nice looking body kick.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Fuujin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nordskov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fuujin throws a hook but Nordskov blocks it.
Fuujin looks to land a left hand but Nordskov moved out of range nicely.
Nordskov throws the kick towards the body but Fuujin avoids it.
Nordskov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fuujin backs up against the cage.
A slow jab from Fuujin misses its intended target.
Fuujin missing with a left hand there. Nordskov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nordskov misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Nordskov rushes Fuujin and presses him up against the cage.
Fuujin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fuujin lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Nordskov.
Nordskov lands with a light punch inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kazuka Fuujin.
I think Fuujin 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kazuka Fuujin!
Kazuka Fuujin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: PFC 79 Ortega vs Yamaguchi
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
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. #CL2#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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. #BC2#
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.
#R2#
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.#CL2#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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. #BC2#
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.#T3##CL#
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. #T4#
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.
#R3#
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.#CL2#
Nordskov pushes Ibu up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
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.#T1#
Ibu throws a shot from downtown. Nordskov moves away and avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ibu. #CL#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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!
#R4#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
Nordskov lands a nice hook to Ibu's body. Ibu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
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.#BC#
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.#T4#
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!
#R5#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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.

Event: PFC 74 Sullivan vs Payne
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1#
Nordskov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Koski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nordskov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nordskov connects with a body shot that sends Koski's belly button to the back.
Jab from Nordskov.
We've been told by Nordskov's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nordskov scores with a nice right hand.
Koski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nordskov throws a leg kick but Koski moved away.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koski was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
Koski lands a slapping body shot.
Koski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nordskov misses with a looping right.
Koski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nordskov is looking to slow Koski down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Koski moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nordskov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koski tries to throw a body punch but Nordskov avoids it by throwing Koski back against the cage. #BC#
Nordskov breaks the clinch.
Nordskov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Nordskov misses the shot to the body.
Koski tries to counter with a clinch but Nordskov shakes him off and moves away.
Nordskov takes a swing at Koski's ribcage but misses.
Koski feints a counter leg kick.
Nordskov throws a lazy head kick
and Koski counters with a good low kick that Nordskov was not able to check.
Koski tries to bum rush Nordskov with a series of wild strikes but Nordskov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nordskov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Koski doesn't seem bothered though.
Nordskov misses with a looping right.
A clash of legs there as Nordskov blocks the low kick.
Koski misses the jab.
Koski connects with a leg kick. Nordskov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nordskov blocks a low kick nicely.
Koski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Koski is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nordskov with a body shot.
Koski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Koski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nordskov is out of range.
Nordskov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koski. That did some damage!
A jab from Nordskov finds it's way through Koski's defenses.
Nordskov ducks under a wild hook from Koski.
Nordskov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nordskov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koski moves away from the strike by Nordskov.
A solid body kick from Nordskov.
Koski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Koski throws a sloppy head kick and Nordskov moves out of range easily.
Koski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Koski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nordskov.
Nordskov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good exchange - Nordskov coming out on top.
Nice cross by Nordskov.
Nordskov jabs Koski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Koski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nordskov's calf.
A decent looking cross lands there for Koski.
Nordskov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nordskov cracks Koski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nordskov, as that shot connected.
Nordskov scores with the left hand. Koski knows he should have avoided that one.
Koski has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Koski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nordskov doesn't seem bothered though.
Nordskov tests Koski's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Koski looks to land a body kick but Nordskov moved away.
Koski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Koski staying out of range there.
Nordskov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nordskov throws a looping overhand right but Koski ducks down to avoid it.
Koski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nordskov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koski moves out of range of the body kick from Nordskov.
Koski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Koski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Koski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Koski walks into a jab.
Nordskov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nordskov misses with a head kick.
Nordskov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Mads Nordskov has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nordskov throws a looping overhand right but Koski ducks down to avoid it.
Nordskov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Koski wants to slow Nordskov down by chopping away at his legs.
Nordskov ducks right into an uppercut from Koski.
Nordskov misses with a looping right.
Koski throws a hook to the side of Nordskov's head but Nordskov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nordskov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Koski misses with a hook.
Koski is looking to chop away at Nordskov's legs.
Nordskov blocks a jab.
Nordskov blocks a low kick nicely.
Koski looks for the body kick but Nordskov saw that one coming.
Koski steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nordskov. That one must have hurt.
Koski moves out of range as Nordskov throws a body kick.
Nordskov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
Nordskov fakes the leg kick and cracks Koski in the body.
Nordskov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koski! But no joy.
Koski is looking to chop away at Nordskov's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mads Nordskov 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!
#R2#
The fighters circling - Nordskov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nordskov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Koski at a distance. #CL#
Nordskov has managed to clinch.
Koski blocks an uppercut.
Koski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nordskov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koski.
Nordskov blocks an uppercut.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koski's elbow.
Koski lands an uppercut.
Nordskov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koski can do to turn this around?
Koski looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nordskov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koski tries to stall but Nordskov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Koski fails to land.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Koski.
Koski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Koski avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Koski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koski is working Nordskov over against the cage.
Koski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koski throws a head punch that misses.
Nordskov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Koski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Koski is trying to stall.
Koski scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Koski breaks the clinch.
Nordskov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nordskov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Koski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Koski moves out of range as Nordskov throws a body kick.
Nordskov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Koski can pounce on him.
Koski scores with a shot to the body.
Nordskov throws a hook but Koski avoids it easily.#T2#
Koski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordskov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Koski.
Koski looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordskov is just out of range.
Koski moves out of range of the body kick from Nordskov.
Koski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Koski throws a body kick that misses.
Nordskov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koski.
Nordskov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koski's sensitive parts.
Nice uppercut lands for Koski. That snapped Nordskov's head back.
Koski tries to clinch up.
Koski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Koski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Koski lands with an overhand left.
Koski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nordskov's sensitive parts.
A jab lands there for Nordskov.#T3#
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koski.
Good standup being displayed there by Nordskov as he connects with a hook.
Koski looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordskov is just out of range.
Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koski.
Nordskov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Koski blocks a jab.
Nordskov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nordskov connects with a solid leg kick.
Koski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Koski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nordskov looks to land a body kick but Koski moved away.
Koski appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Koski misses the shot to the body.
Koski moves out of range of the body kick.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nordskov throws a shot from downtown. Koski moves away and avoids it.
Koski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koski moves away.
Koski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Koski throws a wild body kick that Nordskov sees coming a mile off.
Koski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
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!
Koski misses with a double jab.
Koski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
Nordskov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koski lands a leg kick that knocks Nordskov off balance momentarily.
Nordskov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Koski doesn't seem bothered though.
Koski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nordskov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Koski.
Koski lands a head kick!
Nordskov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Koski on the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Nordskov. That snapped Koski's head back.
Nordskov misses with a low kick as Koski jumps back.
Nordskov lands a front kick.
Nice shot lands for Koski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kalevi Koski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
#R3#
Koski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Koski misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koski. Nordskov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koski manages to avoid it.
Nordskov lands with a shot to the body.
Nordskov checks a leg kick nicely.
Nordskov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nordskov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nordskov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Koski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nordskov scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koski.
It looked like Nordskov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Koski moves out of range as Nordskov strikes.
Koski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nordskov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That kick from Nordskov tenderised Koski's leg. Koski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nordskov scores with a sloppy right hand. Koski should have avoided that one. #T1#
Nordskov tries to close the distance and clinch but Koski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nordskov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Koski misses with a looping left.
Nordskov lands with an uppercut that bounces Koski off the cage and back into range.
Mads Nordskov is winning the standup battle so far.
Nordskov misses with a body kick.
Koski misses with a leg kick.
Koski misses with a looping right.
Nordskov throws out a loose jab but Koski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nordskov is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Nordskov moves into the clinch.
Nordskov lands with a short shot to the head.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Koski avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Koski blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
Koski pushes Nordskov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koski is leaning against Nordskov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Koski can't find room to land a body shot as Nordskov controls the action.
Koski lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koski lands with a light punch inside.
Koski lands with a right to the head.
Koski misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Nordskov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nordskov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nordskov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koski tries a quick counter leg kick but Nordskov is wise to it.
Koski has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nordskov.
Nordskov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Koski at a distance.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Nordskov misses.
Koski throws a looping overhand right but Nordskov ducks down to avoid it.
Nordskov misses the jab.
Koski blocks the body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Koski.
Nordskov checks a leg kick.#T3#
Nordskov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Koski is just out of range.
Koski replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nordskov blocks it well.
Koski misses with a two punch combination.
Koski looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordskov is just out of range.
Koski loads up on a big right hand but Nordskov slips the punch.
Nordskov lands with a kick to the ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordskov. Koski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koski connects with a solid leg kick.
That kick from Nordskov tenderised Koski's leg. Koski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nordskov ducks under a wild hook from Koski.
Nordskov connects with a body shot that sends Koski's belly button to the back.
Nordskov misses with a low kick as Koski jumps back.
Koski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koski looks to land a right hand but Nordskov moved out of range.
Koski misses with a looping left.
Koski misses with a low kick.
Koski ducks right into an uppercut from Nordskov. #T4#
Koski swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range.
Koski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nordskov. Nordskov obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koski ducks under a wild hook from Nordskov.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
Koski ducks under a wild hook from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Koski's head.
Koski slips under a jab from Nordskov.
Koski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Koski throws a front kick aimed at Nordskov's knee but Nordskov avoids it well.
Nordskov blocks a low kick nicely.
Koski is looking to chop away at Nordskov's legs.
Nordskov scores with a shot to the body.
Nordskov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nordskov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Koski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nordskov takes a swing at Koski's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mads Nordskov clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mads Nordskov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Koski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Koski connects with a jab.
Koski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Koski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nordskov blocks a leg kick.
Koski slips under a jab.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nordskov. Koski shrugs it off though.
Nordskov lands a jab-cross combination.
Koski stuns Nordskov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nordskov misses with a looping right.
Nordskov tries to move into range but Koski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koski avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a body kick.
Koski misses with a body shot.
Nordskov cracks Koski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Nordskov misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a straight left.
An inside leg kick from Koski misses.
It appears Nordskov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Donk. Nordskov catches Koski right on the button with a cross.
Koski takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nordskov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Koski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Koski misses with a straight right.
Koski blocks a jab.
Nordskov looks to land a left hand but Koski moved out of range nicely.
Koski throws out a counter right but Nordskov avoids it with no problem.
Koski moves out of range as Nordskov strikes.
Nordskov looks to land a body kick but Koski moved away.
Donk. Nordskov catches Koski right on the button with a cross.
Nordskov misses with a body kick.
Nordskov checks a leg kick.
A jab from Nordskov finds it's way through Koski's defenses. #T2#
Koski throws a leg kick but Nordskov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A left lands for Koski.
Nordskov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koski.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordskov. Koski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koski throws a sloppy body shot
and Nordskov counters with a stiff right hand.
Koski throws a big shot that misses.
Nordskov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick from Nordskov misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nordskov.
Nordskov slips a straight right by Koski.
Nordskov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nordskov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nordskov swings for the body but Koski moves out of range.
Nordskov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good work by Nordskov as he checks the leg kick.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordskov. Koski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nordskov loads up on a big right hand but Koski slips the punch.
Nordskov tests Koski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Koski ducks under a wild hook from Nordskov.
Koski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nordskov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koski was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nordskov swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nordskov, right into the meat.
Nordskov throws out a loose jab but Koski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nordskov tries to work over Koski's front leg with a kick but Koski checks it.
Nordskov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Koski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Nordskov closes the distance and pushes Koski back into the cage.
Koski lands a hook that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards. #BC2#
Koski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nordskov throws an overhand right that lands on Koski's shoulder, as Koski tries to avoid the shot.
Koski feints and then cracks Nordskov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nordskov down.
A telegraphed right hand from Koski misses the target. #T4#
Nordskov needs to keep his hands up - Koski had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nordskov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nordskov throws a jab but it's blocked by Koski.
Nordskov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nordskov sets himself, and Koski steps forward looking for the clinch! Nordskov avoids it this time.
Nordskov throws a leg kick which misses Koski's front leg but catches the back leg as Koski tries to avoid it.
Nordskov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Koski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nordskov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Koski moves away from the strike by Nordskov.
Koski blocks a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nordskov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nordskov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Koski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nordskov throws a looping overhand right but Koski ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mads Nordskov had his way with Kalevi Koski in that round.
The cut man is working on Mads Nordskov's cut.
That's time! Nordskov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Good shot there by Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koski moves away.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nordskov throws out a leg kick but Koski moves out of range and Nordskov only half commits.
Koski throws a looping overhand right but Nordskov ducks down to avoid it.
Nordskov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nordskov misses the shot to the body.
Koski looks to land a left hand but Nordskov moved out of range nicely.
Koski misses with a low kick as Nordskov jumps back.
Nordskov scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov with a nice cross.
Nordskov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Koski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nordskov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nordskov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nordskov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koski.
Koski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koski.
Nordskov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Koski doesn't seem bothered though.
Koski lands with a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Koski there.
Koski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nordskov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jab, jab by Koski - just one landing.
Koski swinging wildly here.
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 Koski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Koski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nordskov tries a head kick but it misses.
Nordskov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nordskov throws out a powerful jab.
Nordskov throws a big shot that misses.
Koski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from 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!
Good leg kick by Koski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kalevi Koski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Nordskov!
Koski jabs Nordskov right on the nose. Nordskov blinks but takes it well.
Nordskov moves out of range of the body kick.
Koski motions for Nordskov to come forward. Koski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Koski staying out of range there.
Nordskov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Koski's head.
Koski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nordskov checks a low kick from Koski.
Koski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nordskov.
Nordskov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Koski slips a jab from Nordskov.
Koski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nordskovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Koski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nordskov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Koski.
Koski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Koski wants to land a leg kick but Nordskov is out of range. #T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Nordskov as he connects with a hook.
Nordskov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Koski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Koski misses with a low kick.
Koski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nordskov moves out of range as Koski strikes.
Nice cross by Koski.
Koski sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nordskov looks to throw the jab but Koski is out of range.
Koski steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nordskov 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 blocks a jab.
Nordskov scores with the left hand. Koski knows he should have avoided that one.
Nordskov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov takes a swing at Koski's ribcage but misses.
Koski throws out a counter right but Nordskov avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Nice body kick there by Nordskov.
Nordskov looks to throw the jab but Koski is out of range.
Koski misses with a hook. Nordskov ducked under it nicely.
Nordskov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nordskov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nordskov scores with a kick to the body.
Nordskov tests Koski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Koski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koski moves away from the strike by Nordskov.
Koski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koski manages to avoid it.
Nordskov blocks the body kick.
Nordskov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov misses with a series of wild punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mads Nordskov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nordskov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mads Nordskov!
Mads Nordskov is the new bantamweight champion!
Mads Nordskov managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Aspire Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: PFC 70 Fitzpatrick vs Van Gaal
Date: Oct 27, 2018

#R1#
Nordskov cracks Kersikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Decent striking displayed by Kersikov there.
Kersikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Nordskov misses the target.
Nordskov misses the body punch #CL#
and Kersikov counters by moving into the clinch.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kersikov lands a nice uppercut.
Kersikov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kersikov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Kersikov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
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!
Kersikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kersikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Kersikov. #BC2#
Nordskov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Nordskov cracks a nice hook into Kersikov's ribs.
Kersikov shoots in for a double leg but Nordskov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nordskov jabs Kersikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Nordskov darts in and clinches Kersikov up against the cage.
Nordskov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Nordskov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kersikov slows down the pace here.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Nordskov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Nordskov blocking some punches.
Kersikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nordskov blocking some punches.
Kersikov works on Nordskov's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kersikov. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with some punches.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Nordskov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kersikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nordskov staying out of range there.
Nordskov thuds a left hand into Kersikov's body.
Nordskov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kersikov doesn't seem bothered though.
Kersikov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kersikov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kersikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Nordskov avoids the punch easily.
Nordskov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kersikov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kersikov misses with a straight right. #CL#
Kersikov instigates a clinch.
Nordskov wants to break free but Kersikov has control.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Nordskov lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Nordskov pushes Kersikov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Kersikov lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kersikov.
Kersikov stalling in the clinch but Nordskov improves position.
Nordskov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Nordskov.
Kersikov lands a body punch.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nordskov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Nordskov.
Kersikov taking a breather.
Nordskov pushes Kersikov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kersikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Nordskov.
Kersikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nordskov's elbow.
Kersikov tries to work over Nordskov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Nordskov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kersikov blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a punch on the inside.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kersikov.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov controls the action.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Nordskov working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Nordskov.
A left hand lands to the body for Nordskov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kersikov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Nordskov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov controls the action.
Nice body punch from Kersikov - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Boyko Kersikov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nordskov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Nordskov.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nordskov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kersikov walks into a jab.
Nordskov circles away from the clinch attempt.
A cross from Nordskov lands.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Kersikov is looking for a counter combo.
Kersikov tries to clinch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Kersikov fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick by Nordskov misses #CL#
and Kersikov counters by moving into the clinch.
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nordskov.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nordskov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov controls his hands.
Kersikov cracks Nordskov with a nice body shot.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nordskov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kersikov scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Kersikov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kersikov lands a nice uppercut.
Nordskov lands a hook that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Kersikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nordskov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Kersikov.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov lands with a right to the head.
Kersikov prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Nordskov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Kersikov.
Nordskov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Nordskov fails to land.
Nordskov tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kersikov or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Kersikov just leaning against Nordskov, taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Nordskov fails to land.
Nordskov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kersikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kersikov gets through Nordskov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Nordskov letting Kersikov take a breather here.#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Kersikov.
Kersikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nordskov working aggressively here.
Boyko Kersikov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Nordskov tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Nordskov.
Kersikov lands with a short shot to the head.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov controls the action.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Nordskov.
Kersikov prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Kersikov tries to stall but Nordskov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Nordskov blocking some punches.
Kersikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kersikov leaning against his opponent.
Kersikov scores with a shoulder strike.
Nordskov misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Nordskov misses with some punches.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nordskov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nordskov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nordskov misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Nordskov lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nordskov.
Nordskov lands a shot to the body.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Nordskov tries to work over Kersikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nordskov tries to work over Kersikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nordskov blocks an uppercut.
Kersikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
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 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.
#R3#
Nordskov looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Nordskov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kersikov wants to clinch up but Nordskov keeps it at a distance.
Nordskov ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Mads Nordskov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kersikov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nordskov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nordskov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kersikov doesn't seem bothered though.
Nordskov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kersikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nordskov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kersikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nordskov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nordskov scores with a push kick.
Nordskov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nordskov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Kersikov is looking to clinch but Nordskov is avoiding it.
Nordskov throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov throws a looping overhand right but Nordskov ducks down to avoid it.
Kersikov takes a swing at Nordskov's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov avoids the head kick by Nordskov.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Nordskov swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
As Nordskov tries to get set, Kersikov tries to push him back and clinch up but Nordskov manages to avoid the attempt.
Kersikov tries to clinch up but Nordskov circles away and keeps his distance.
Nordskov swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Nordskov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov tries to clinch up.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boyko Kersikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nordskov throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Kersikov moves into the clinch.
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nordskov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nordskov tries to break free but Kersikov pushes him back against the cage.
Kersikov prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Nordskov lands a nice shot to the body.
Nordskov lands with a light punch inside.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Nordskov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nordskov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Nordskov lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Kersikov prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kersikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nordskov blocks an uppercut.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Nordskov tries to work over Kersikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nordskov gets through Kersikov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kersikov working aggressively here. #BC2#
Nordskov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kersikov dips to his left and cracks Nordskov with an uppercut!
Nice straight punches there by Nordskov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nordskov.
Kersikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kersikov tries to clinch up but Nordskov circles away and keeps his distance.
Kersikov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nordskov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nordskov throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.#T3#
Nordskov throws out a powerful jab.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
The fighters circling - Nordskov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick.
Kersikov doesn't manage to clinch there - Nordskov circles away.
Nordskov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kersikov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nordskov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Kersikov moves into the clinch successfully.
Kersikov leaning against his opponent.
Kersikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nordskov.
Kersikov lands with a short shot to the head.
Kersikov has Nordskov pressed against the cage, preventing Nordskov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nordskov tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Kersikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Still in the clinch, Nordskov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nordskov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov is trying to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kersikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Nordskov controls his hands.
Nordskov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nordskov blocks a body shot from Kersikov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nordskov.
Nordskov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nordskov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov tries to throw a body punch but Nordskov avoids it by throwing Kersikov back against the cage.
Kersikov trying to control the position but instead, Nordskov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kersikov into the cage.
Kersikov stalling in the clinch but Nordskov improves position.
Nordskov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mads Nordskov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: PFC 63 Gaetz vs Junior*
Date: Sep 15, 2018

#R1#
Nordskov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alzheimer throws the left hand but Nordskov avoids the punch easily.
Nordskov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nordskov moves out of range of the strikes.
Nordskov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Alzheimer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nordskov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nordskov lands with a hook. Alzheimer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alzheimer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nordskov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alzheimer.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alzheimer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alzheimer throws a hook to the side of Nordskov's head but Nordskov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nordskov throws a lazy body kick
and Nordskov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alzheimer throws a lazy right hand but Nordskov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alzheimer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alzheimer misses with a low kick.
Nordskov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Alzheimer throws a looping overhand right but Nordskov ducks down to avoid it.
Nordskov swings for the body but Alzheimer moves out of range.
A jab from Alzheimer misses.
Nordskov fails in his attempt to clinch.
It appears Alzheimer was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nordskov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nordskov is looking to land body kicks.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Alzheimer loads up on a big right hand but Nordskov slips the punch.
Nordskov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alzheimer.
Nordskov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alzheimer missing with a left hand there. Nordskov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alzheimer moves away.
Nordskov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alzheimer lands a jab to the head.
Alzheimer throws a jab when Nordskov was well out of range.
Nordskov thinks about the counter body kick.
A slow jab from Alzheimer misses its intended target.
Alzheimer misses with a hook. Nordskov ducked under it nicely.
Nordskov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nordskov blocks a jab.
Nordskov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alzheimer is able to avoid easily.
Nordskov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A clash of legs there as Nordskov blocks the low kick.
Nordskov throws a hook but Alzheimer blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Alzheimer misses the target.
Nordskov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alzheimer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nordskov cracks Alzheimer with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nordskov lands a jab to Alzheimer's midsection.
Nordskov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nordskov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alzheimer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nordskov.#T2#
Alzheimer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alzheimer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nordskov jabs Alzheimer right on the nose. Alzheimer blinks but takes it well.
Alzheimer slips a jab from Nordskov.
Nordskov wants to land a leg kick but Alzheimer is out of range.
Nordskov looks for the body kick but Alzheimer saw that one coming.
Alzheimer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nordskov circles away quickly and effectively.
Nordskov lands a nice looking body kick.
Alzheimer throws the left hand but Nordskov avoids the punch easily.
Alzheimer checks a leg kick.
Alzheimer moves out of range of the strikes.
Nordskov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alzheimer moves out of range of the leg kick from Nordskov.
Nordskov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alzheimer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nordskov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alzheimer on the side of the head.
Alzheimer walks into a stiff left hand from Nordskov.
Nordskov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Alzheimer throws a jab but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Alzheimer throws a body kick that misses.
Alzheimer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Alzheimer scores with a nice right hand. #T3#
Nordskov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alzheimer slips under a jab from Nordskov.
Nordskov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nordskov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Alzheimer counters with a low kick, right behind Nordskov 's knee.
Alzheimer misses with a right hand
and Nordskov counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Alzheimer tries to keep at a distance but Nordskov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alzheimer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alzheimer works on Nordskov's body with a couple of short punches.
Alzheimer gets through Nordskov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Alzheimer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alzheimer's elbow.
Alzheimer gets through Nordskov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nordskov working aggressively here.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alzheimer looking to slow down the pace here.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nordskov.
Nordskov lands a left hand.
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Alzheimer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Alzheimer controls his hands.
Nordskov tries to work over Alzheimer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nordskov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alzheimer scores with a shot to the side of Nordskov's head. #BC#
Alzheimer manages to break the clinch.
Alzheimer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nordskov tries to clinch up but Alzheimer circles away and keeps his distance.
Alzheimer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Alzheimer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nordskov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alzheimer throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Alzheimer slips under a jab from Nordskov.
Alzheimer slips under a jab from Nordskov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov checks a low kick from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alzheimer.
Nordskov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alzheimer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Friedrich Alzheimer will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nordskov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alzheimer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alzheimer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nordskov's head.
Alzheimer looks to throw the jab but Nordskov is out of range.
Alzheimer takes one on the button.
Friedrich Alzheimer is winning the standup battle so far.
Alzheimer scores with a jab to the body.
Nordskov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alzheimer swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range.
Alzheimer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good work by Nordskov as he checks the leg kick.
Nordskov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Alzheimer with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer scores with a body shot.
Alzheimer misses with a right hand
and Nordskov counters with a straight right hand.
Alzheimer scores with a jab. Nordskov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nordskov lands a right hook 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 is looking to chop away at Alzheimer's legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Alzheimer misses the target.
Nordskov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A swing and a miss from Alzheimer.
Jab by Nordskov.
Alzheimer throws a big shot that misses.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nordskov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Alzheimer throws a low kick, looking for Nordskov's leg but Nordskov calmly moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Alzheimer there.
Nordskov misses with a hook. Alzheimer ducked under it nicely.
Alzheimer throws a hook to the side of Nordskov's head but Nordskov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nordskov moves out of range of the strikes.
Nordskov lands a leg kick that knocks Alzheimer off balance momentarily.
Nordskov is looking to land body kicks.
Alzheimer loads up on a big right hand but Nordskov slips the punch.
Alzheimer jabs Nordskov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nordskov sizes up Alzheimer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alzheimer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nordskov's sensitive parts.
Jab from Alzheimer.
Nordskov throws a body kick that misses.
Nordskov looks to land a right hand but Alzheimer moved out of range.
Nordskov lands a jab to Alzheimer's midsection.
Nordskov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nordskov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alzheimer digs a good body shot into Nordskov's ribs.
Alzheimer throws a hook to the side of Nordskov's head but Nordskov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alzheimer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordskov manages to avoid it.#T2#
Alzheimer just misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov jabs Alzheimer right on the nose. Alzheimer blinks but takes it well.
Nordskov misses with a straight left.
Alzheimer throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Alzheimer throws the left hand but Nordskov avoids the punch easily.
Alzheimer thows a body kick. Nordskov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nordskov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alzheimer moves away.
Alzheimer lands a nice looking body shot.
Nordskov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alzheimer.
Nordskov wants to slow Alzheimer down by chopping away at his legs.
Nordskov jabs Alzheimer right on the nose. Alzheimer blinks but takes it well.
Alzheimer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nordskov throws a sloppy head kick and Alzheimer moves out of range easily.
Alzheimer missing with a left hand there. Nordskov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alzheimer misses with a lunging right hand
and Nordskov counters with a straight right hand.
A good leg kick by Alzheimer.
Nordskov keeps Alzheimer at a distance using the push kick.
A jab lands there for Alzheimer.
A telegraphed right hand from Nordskov misses the target. #T3#
A big right from Alzheimer misses.
Jab from Alzheimer.
Nordskov looks to land a right hand but Alzheimer moved out of range.
Alzheimer looks to land a left hand but Nordskov moved out of range nicely.
Nordskov throws out a counter right but Alzheimer avoids it with no problem.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Alzheimer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Nordskov connects with an inside leg kick.
Nordskov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alzheimer half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nordskov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alzheimer on the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Alzheimer blocks the leg kick.
Alzheimer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nordskov.
Alzheimer throws a leg kick but Nordskov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nordskov throws a leg kick but Alzheimer moved away.
Alzheimer throws the left hand but Nordskov avoids the punch easily.
Nordskov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alzheimer 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 plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nordskov throws out a loose jab but Alzheimer uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alzheimer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nordskov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nordskov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alzheimer.
Nordskov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alzheimer lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Nordskov instigates a clinch.
Alzheimer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nordskov misses with a punch on the inside.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Alzheimer. #TD#
Alzheimer pulls guard.
Alzheimer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nordskov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Alzheimer working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nordskov has passed into half guard!
Nordskov is thwarting Alzheimer's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Friedrich Alzheimer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Alzheimer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Nordskov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Alzheimer if he has to take too many more of those.
The fighters circling - Alzheimer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nordskov thows a body kick. Alzheimer tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nordskov tries to clinch up.
Nordskov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alzheimer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alzheimer walks into a jab.
Nordskov checks a leg kick nicely.
Alzheimer misses with a kick to the body
and Nordskov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nordskov lands with a nice body kick.
Alzheimer cracks Nordskov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nordskov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nordskov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nordskov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alzheimer avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nordskov, as that shot connected.
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 misses with a low kick as Alzheimer jumps back.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
Alzheimer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Alzheimer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
Alzheimer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nordskov throws a big shot that misses.
Alzheimer is looking to counter punch.
Nordskov defending well as Alzheimer loads up on a big left hand.
Alzheimer throws a leg kick but Nordskov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jab by Alzheimer.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Nordskov doesn't manage to clinch there - Alzheimer circles away.
Nordskov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nordskov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Alzheimer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
Alzheimer misses with a right hand
and Nordskov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alzheimer throws a jab when Nordskov was well out of range.
Alzheimer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nordskov checks it well.
Nordskov lands a nice hook to Alzheimer's body. Alzheimer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big left from Alzheimer misses.
Nordskov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alzheimer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alzheimer defending well as Nordskov loads up on a big left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alzheimer throws an overhand right that lands on Nordskov's shoulder, as Nordskov tries to avoid the shot.
Nordskov feints a counter leg kick.#T2#
Nordskov misses with an uppercut. Alzheimer saw that one coming.
Alzheimer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Alzheimer lands a jab to the head.
Alzheimer looks to land a left hand but Nordskov moved out of range nicely.
Alzheimer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nordskov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nordskov lands a nice hook to Alzheimer's body. Alzheimer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alzheimer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Alzheimer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordskov moves away.
Alzheimer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alzheimer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nordskov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nordskov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nordskov needs to keep his hands up - Alzheimer had a free shot at his head there.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alzheimer was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.#T3#
Alzheimer throws a jab but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Alzheimer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alzheimer swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range.
Alzheimer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nordskov walks into a left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nordskov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordskov. Alzheimer does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Alzheimer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alzheimer throws a looping overhand right but Nordskov ducks down to avoid it.
Alzheimer moves out of range of the leg kick from Nordskov.
Nordskov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alzheimer's head.
Alzheimer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nordskov. That one must have hurt.
Nordskov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alzheimer.
Nordskov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Nordskov darts in and clinches Alzheimer up against the cage.
Nordskov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Nordskov breaks from the clinch.
Alzheimer misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Nordskov tried to score with a low kick but Alzheimer checks it.
Nordskov throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Alzheimer to counter with a crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alzheimer.
Alzheimer avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov is looking to land body kicks.
Nordskov needs to keep his hands up - Alzheimer had a free shot at his head there.
Nordskov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nordskov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Nordskov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alzheimer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alzheimer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alzheimer tries to work over Nordskov's front leg with a kick but Nordskov checks it.
Nice defenses there by Nordskov.
Alzheimer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nordskov.
Nordskov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alzheimer misses with a leg kick
and Nordskov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nordskov lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Alzheimer tries to keep at a distance but Nordskov has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Alzheimer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Mads Nordskov just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Alzheimer throws a solid leg kick but Nordskov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alzheimer.
Nordskov counters with a body kick.
Alzheimer feints and then cracks Nordskov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nordskov down.
Nordskov throws a series of punches but Alzheimer moves out of range.
Nordskov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alzheimer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nordskov.
A jab from Alzheimer misses.
Alzheimer lands a nice looking body shot.
Nordskov throws out a leg kick but Alzheimer moves out of range and Nordskov only half commits.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer looks to land a left hand but Nordskov moved out of range nicely.
Nordskov throws a jab when Alzheimer was well out of range.
Alzheimer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alzheimer lands with a kick to the temple. Nordskov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nordskov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nordskov lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nordskov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nordskov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alzheimer.
Nordskov misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Alzheimer throws a hook but Nordskov blocks it.
Alzheimer throws a good cross that connects.
Alzheimer throws a low kick, looking for Nordskov's leg but Nordskov calmly moves out of range.
Nordskov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alzheimer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Alzheimer ducks under a wild hook from Nordskov.
Alzheimer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nordskov is out of range.
Alzheimer misses the jab.
Alzheimer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nordskov misses with a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Alzheimer misses the target.
Nordskov throws a leg kick
and Alzheimer counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alzheimer. Nordskov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alzheimer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alzheimer connects with a leg kick. Nordskov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nordskov lands the left hand.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alzheimer.
Alzheimer lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Nordskov. #T2#
Alzheimer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Alzheimer half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nordskov throws a leg kick but Alzheimer checks it.
Nordskov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alzheimer.
Nordskov wants to clinch.
Alzheimer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alzheimer defending well as Nordskov loads up on a big left hand.
Alzheimer checks the leg kick.
Alzheimer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nordskov.
Alzheimer misses the shot to the body.
Nordskov throws a good cross that connects.
Nordskov scores with a shot to the body.
Alzheimer swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nordskov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alzheimer.
Nordskov flicks out a counter leg kick but Alzheimer steps away.#T3#
Alzheimer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nordskov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Alzheimer throws a jab but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Nordskov thinks about the counter body kick.
Nordskov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nordskov scores with a shot to the body.
Nordskov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alzheimer lands with a cross.
Nordskov takes a swing at Alzheimer's ribcage but misses.
Alzheimer scores with a punch to the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Nordskov blocks the leg kick.
Nordskov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alzheimer counters with an outside leg kick.
Nordskov catches Alzheimer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A clash of legs there as Alzheimer blocks the low kick.
Alzheimer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nordskov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alzheimer misses with a hook. Nordskov ducked under it nicely.
Nordskov cracks a nice hook into Alzheimer's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alzheimer blocks a jab.
Alzheimer jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Nordskov moves away from the strike by Alzheimer.
Nordskov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nordskov scores with a sloppy right hand. Alzheimer should have avoided that one.
Nordskov scores with a jab to the body.
Alzheimer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nordskov.
Nordskov walks into a straight right hand from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer misses with a body shot.
Alzheimer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nordskov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Alzheimer's head.
Nordskov throws the left hand but Alzheimer avoids the punch easily.
Nordskov works Alzheimer's body with a nice hook.
A punch lands to the side of Nordskov 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Nordskov instigates a clinch. #TD#
Alzheimer successfully pulls guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alzheimer controls Nordskov momentarily but Nordskov frees himself.
Alzheimer 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.
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 Friedrich Alzheimer will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Alzheimer misses with a hook
enabling Nordskov to counter with a crisp jab.
Nordskov misses with a body kick.
Nordskov moves in looking to clinch but Alzheimer pushes him off.
Nordskov checks a low kick from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nordskov.
Nordskov takes a swing at Alzheimer's ribcage but misses.
Nordskov wants to clinch up but Alzheimer keeps it at a distance.
Nordskov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alzheimer misses with a hook.
Alzheimer misses with a hook.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alzheimer moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Nordskov as he connects with a hook.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alzheimer moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov throws a body kick that misses.
Alzheimer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alzheimer throws a leg kick but Nordskov moved away.
Alzheimer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nordskov.
Alzheimer blocks a jab.
Nordskov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alzheimer.
Nordskov feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alzheimer 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.
Alzheimer throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Alzheimer misses with a jab to the body
and Nordskov counters with a left to the body.
Alzheimer tried to score with a low kick but Nordskov checks it.
Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alzheimer.
A nice side step and Nordskov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A telegraphed right hand from Alzheimer misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alzheimer. That's going to slow Nordskov down.
Alzheimer swinging wildly here.
Nordskov digs a good hook to Alzheimer's body.
Alzheimer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nordskov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer looks to land a right hand but Nordskov moved out of range.
Nordskov takes a swing at Alzheimer's ribcage but misses.
Alzheimer throws a leg kick that misses.
Nordskov tries to clinch there but Alzheimer circles away.
Nordskov looks to land a left hand but Alzheimer moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Nordskov checks the leg kick.
Nordskov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alzheimer momentarily.
Alzheimer throws a front kick aimed at Nordskov's knee but Nordskov avoids it well.
Alzheimer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nordskov thuds his right hand into Alzheimer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alzheimer throws a right hand that misses
and Nordskov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alzheimer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nordskov circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Nordskov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alzheimer misses with a hook. Nordskov ducked under it nicely.
Alzheimer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nordskov in his tracks.
Alzheimer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Alzheimer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alzheimer manages to avoid it.
Nordskov misses with a few strikes there.
Nordskov misses with a looping left.
Alzheimer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alzheimer throws a shot to the body.
Nordskov throws out a loose jab but Alzheimer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alzheimer throws a leg kick but Nordskov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nordskov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Nordskov tries to clinch up.
Alzheimer lands a leg kick that knocks Nordskov off balance momentarily.
A leg kick checked by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nordskov misses with a hook. Alzheimer ducked under it nicely.
Nordskov checks a leg kick.
Nordskov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alzheimer thumps Nordskov with a low kick.
A jab from Alzheimer misses.
Nordskov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alzheimer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nordskov.
Nordskov looks to land a body kick but Alzheimer moved away.
Nordskov throws out a loose jab but Alzheimer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nordskov throws the kick towards the body but Alzheimer avoids it.
A nice combination there by Alzheimer.
Nordskov throws a hook to the side of Alzheimer's head but Alzheimer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nordskov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nordskov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alzheimer counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Alzheimer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nordskov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Alzheimer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nordskov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Friedrich Alzheimer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Alzheimer slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordskov misses with a hook.
Alzheimer lands a jab to the head.
Nordskov misses with a straight right.
Nordskov moves in looking to clinch but Alzheimer pushes him off.
Nordskov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alzheimer misses the shot to the body.
Alzheimer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nordskov.
Alzheimer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nordskov.
Nordskov cracks Alzheimer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nordskov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nordskov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Alzheimer counters with a straight right hand.
Nordskov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alzheimer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nordskov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good exchange - Alzheimer coming out on top.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut. Alzheimer saw that one coming.
Nordskov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

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 Friedrich Alzheimer.
I think Alzheimer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:46
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:46
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 49:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Alzheimer!
Friedrich Alzheimer retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath Friedrich Alzheimer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: PFC 59 Brophy vs Gaetz II*
Date: Aug 25, 2018

#R1#
Nordskov thuds his shin into the meat of Snoats's side.
Snoats avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
Snoats fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nordskov is out of range.
Nordskov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nordskov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nordskov tries to land a front kick but Snoats steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Snoats misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nordskov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nordskov throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Snoats.
Snoats lands with a nice body punch.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snoats misses with a wild body shot.
Nordskov throws a lazy uppercut
and Snoats counters with a series of strikes. Nordskov will be more careful next time no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snoats. Nordskov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snoats.
Nordskov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Snoats. Snoats circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snoats takes one on the button.
Nordskov with a nice cross.
Snoats throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nordskov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Snoats moves forwards but Nordskov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nordskov lands a nice looking body kick.
Snoats slips under a jab from Nordskov.#T1#
Snoats lands a front kick.
Decent striking displayed by Snoats there.
Snoats throws a nice looking combination but Nordskov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nordskov scores with a body shot.
Snoats lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nordskov's sensitive parts.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Snoats on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Snoats tries to score with a low kick but Nordskov moves his leg out of the way.
Snoats throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nordskov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nordskov throws out a loose jab but Snoats uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snoats throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Snoats connects with an inside leg kick.
Nordskov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nordskov checks the leg kick.
Snoats blocks the body kick.
A jab from Nordskov finds it's way through Snoats's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Nordskov throws a good cross that connects.
Nordskov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Snoats on the side of the head. #T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Snoats.
Snoats throws a big shot that misses.
Snoats tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Snoats uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
Snoats throws a jab when Nordskov was well out of range.
Nordskov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Snoats throws a low kick, looking for Nordskov's leg but Nordskov calmly moves out of range.
Snoats explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL#
Nordskov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Snoats throws a punch but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Nordskov tries to work over Snoats's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Nordskov breaks from the clinch.
Nordskov connects with a right hand. Snoats shakes it off.
Nordskov lands with a hook. Snoats tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nordskov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Snoats manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Snoats appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Snoats lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nordskov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Snoats.
An attempted straight right counter from Nordskov misses the target.
Snoats closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Nordskov. That snapped Snoats's head back.
Snoats misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Nordskov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Snoats blocks a leg kick.
Snoats feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Nordskov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Snoats, pushing him back against the cage.
Nordskov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Snoats swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nordskov blocking some punches.
Nordskov tries to work over Snoats's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snoats scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Nordskov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Snoats keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Snoats looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Snoats swats away the attempt to clinch by Nordskov.
Snoats finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Snoats displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nordskov throws out the jab.
Nordskov lands with a nice body punch.
Nordskov throws a low kick but Snoats moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Snoats gets a clinch. #T4#
Nordskov lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snoats.
Snoats lands a body shot in the clinch.
Snoats goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nordskov.
Snoats is trying to pull guard but Nordskov has him pressed against the cage.
Snoats goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Snoats.
Snoats fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Snoats scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Snoats tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nordskov's elbow.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Snoats.
Nordskov is leaning against Snoats and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov lands a shoulder strike.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Snoats keeps control of Nordskov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Snoats tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mads Nordskov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nordskov checks a low kick from Snoats.
Nordskov looks to throw the jab but Snoats is out of range.
Snoats looks for the body kick but Nordskov saw that one coming.
Snoats misses the jab.
Snoats keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Snoats clinches.
Snoats has a couple of punches blocked by Nordskov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nordskov.
Nordskov is trying to push Snoats away but Snoats has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nordskov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Snoats backwards.
Snoats swings wildly with an uppercut but Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snoats.
Snoats swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snoats has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nordskov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Snoats can turn it around.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoats misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nordskov.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Snoats controls his hands.
Snoats lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Nordskov blocking some punches.
A short right from Nordskov on the inside. #T1#
Snoats lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nordskov.
Snoats goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nordskov misses with some punches.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snoats is leaning against Nordskov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Snoats lands a nice uppercut.
Snoats misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Snoats.
Snoats blocks an uppercut.
Nordskov lands a nice uppercut.
Snoats working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nordskov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Snoats tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Snoats.
Snoats scores with a shoulder strike.
Nordskov lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nordskov blocks a body shot from Snoats.
Snoats tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snoats misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Nordskov. #T2#
Nordskov prevents a body shot from Snoats.
Nordskov digs a right hand underneath Snoats's ribcage. Snoats let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Snoats lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Snoats can't find room to land a body shot as Nordskov controls the action.
Nordskov tries a body shot but Snoats blocks it.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nordskov working aggressively here.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nordskov scores with a hook to the body.
Snoats goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snoats misses with a punch on the inside.
Nordskov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nordskov prevents a body shot from Snoats.
Nordskov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Snoats backwards.
Snoats blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Snoats scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Nordskov.
Nice body punch from Nordskov - that landed with a thud.
Snoats misses with some punches.
Nordskov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Snoats blocking some punches.
Snoats digs a right hand into Nordskov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nordskov's gas tank.
Snoats lands with a right to the head.
Snoats doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snoats's elbow.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nordskov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snoats throws a head punch that misses.
Snoats working aggressively here.
Nordskov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Nordskov.
Snoats scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Snoats.
Nordskov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Nordskov scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Nordskov manages to break the clinch.
Nordskov dips to his left and cracks Snoats with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snoats goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Snoats throws a body shot but no joy.
Nordskov scores with a body shot. #T4#
Nordskov lands with a good body shot.
Snoats defending well as Nordskov loads up on a big left hand.
Nordskov scores with a shot to the body.
Nordskov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Snoats changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Snoats chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nordskov lands with a nice body kick.
Nordskov connects with a body shot that sends Snoats's belly button to the back.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snoats was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
Nordskov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snoats.
Snoats walks into a straight right hand from Nordskov.
Snoats uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
Nordskov backing away here, and Snoats unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Snoats circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Snoats was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nordskov with a nice cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snoats throws a hook to the side of Nordskov's head but Nordskov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Nordskov does it's job there.
Snoats throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snoats.
Nordskov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Snoats momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mads Nordskov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Snoats takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Snoats takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nordskov avoids a kick to the body.
Mads Nordskov is winning the standup battle so far.
Nordskov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Snoats's hands.
Nordskov blocks the body kick.
Nordskov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big right from Snoats misses.
Snoats lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Snoats uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
Nordskov moves out of range of the body kick.
Nordskov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Snoats in his tracks.
Nordskov ducks under a wild hook from Snoats.
Snoats looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordskov is just out of range.
Nordskov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nordskov sizes up Snoats with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Snoats takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordskov moves out of range of the body kick.
Nordskov misses with a lunging right hand
letting Snoats counter with a right hand.
Snoats throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Nordskov blocks a low kick nicely.
Snoats throws a body shot but no joy.
Snoats on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nordskov.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snoats moves away.
Snoats misses with a wild body shot.
Snoats misses with a low kick.
Snoats throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nordskov.
Snoats cracks Nordskov with an open hand slap.
Nordskov swats away the attempt to clinch by Snoats.
Nordskov jabs Snoats right on the nose. Snoats blinks but takes it well.
Snoats uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Snoats tries to clinch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov lands a nice hook to Snoats's body. Snoats takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nordskov lands a jab to Snoats's midsection.
Gale Snoats has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nordskov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nordskov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Snoats connects with an inside leg kick.
Nordskov lands a jab.
Snoats bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snoats throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nordskov.
Nordskov lands a lovely overhand right.
Nordskov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nordskov scores with a leg kick.
Nordskov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nordskov thuds his shin into the meat of Snoats's side.
Snoats is looking to land body kicks.
Nordskov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Snoats avoids it.
Snoats has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Snoats misses with an uppercut.
Nordskov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Snoats fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nordskov.
Snoats misses with a wild body shot.
Snoats has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nordskov.
Snoats looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nordskov jabs at Snoats's body.#T3#
Nordskov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Snoats has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nordskov.
Nordskov missing with a left hand there. Snoats was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snoats takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nordskov misses the jab.
Jab from Nordskov.
Nordskov digs a good hook to Snoats's body.
Snoats digs a good hook to Nordskov's body.
Snoats misses with a body kick.
Nordskov lands a glancing blow to the side of Snoats's head.
Nordskov cracks Snoats with an open hand slap.
Nordskov misses the jab.
Snoats now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nordskov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordskov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nordskov swats away the attempt to clinch by Snoats.
Nordskov moves out of range as Snoats throws a body kick.
Nordskov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snoats can do to turn this around?#T4#
Nordskov slips under a jab from Snoats.
It appears Nordskov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Snoats throws a series of punches but Nordskov avoids them all with ease.
A clash of legs there as Nordskov blocks the low kick.
Snoats swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nordskov.
Nordskov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nordskov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Snoats looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Snoats is just out of range.
Snoats throws a lazy right hand but Nordskov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nordskov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Snoats chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nordskov can pounce on him.
Nordskov throws a big shot that misses.
Snoats avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nordskov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nordskov cracks Snoats with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snoats throws a wild body kick that Nordskov sees coming a mile off.
Nordskov lands a nice hook to Snoats's body. Snoats takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Nordskov moves in looking to clinch but Snoats pushes him off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mads Nordskov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nordskov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mads Nordskov!
Mads Nordskov managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Aspire Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: PFC 53 Pate vs Crank
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
Nordskov throws out a leg kick but Festation moves out of range and Nordskov only half commits.
Nordskov throws a lazy uppercut
letting Festation counter with a right hand.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Festation misses with a few strikes there.
Festation staying out of range there.
Festation looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Festation ducks under a wild hook from Nordskov.
Nordskov tries to clinch there but Festation circles away.
Festation only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nordskov looks to land a body kick but Festation moved away.
Nordskov takes a swing at Festation's ribcage but misses.
Festation is trying to counter with his kicks.
Festation swats away the attempt to clinch by Nordskov.
Nordskov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Festation misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordskov. Festation does a little dance to reset his feet.
Festation slips a jab from Nordskov.
Festation throws a hook but Nordskov avoids it easily.
Nordskov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That kick from Nordskov tenderised Festation's leg. Festation is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Nordskov cracks a nice hook into Festation's ribs.
A big right from Nordskov misses.
Nordskov connects with a solid leg kick.
Nordskov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Festation was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Festation misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nordskov connects with the punch.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nordskov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nordskov connects with a nice looking jab.
Festation scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nordskov throws out a powerful jab.
Festation will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nordskov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nordskov jabs at Festation's body.
Sloppy strikes from Festation. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordskov misses the shot to the body.
Festation is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Festation dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nordskov. That did some damage!
Nordskov lands a jab to the nose.
Nordskov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Festation throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nordskov's head.
Nordskov throws a head kick that misses.
Festation walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nordskov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nordskov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nordskov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A nice combination there by Festation.
Festation misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nordskov.
Nordskov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Festation is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Festation manages to avoid it.
Festation swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Nordskov clinches up against the cage.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Festation controls the action.
Nordskov fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Nordskov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Festation lands a jab.#T3#
Festation avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
Festation throws a leg kick but Nordskov moved away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nordskov.
Nordskov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jab by Nordskov.
Festation moves out of range of the body kick from Nordskov.
Festation flicks out a counter leg kick but Nordskov steps away.
Nordskov blocks a head kick by Festation.
We've been told by Nordskov's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nordskov avoids a kick to the body.
Nice cross by Nordskov.
Nordskov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nordskov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Festation on the side of the head.
Festation stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nordskov.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nordskov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nordskov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Festation ducks under a wild hook from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Festation keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Nordskov lands a really nice looking cross but Festation seems unphased.
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 clobbers Festation with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nordskov.
Festation keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Festation throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nordskov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Festation stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Festation moves away.
A good leg kick by Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the body
and Festation counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nordskov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Festation misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nordskov missing with a left hand there. Festation was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Festation looks to land a body kick but Nordskov moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nordskov.
Festation throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nordskov.
Festation misses with a few strikes there.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mads Nordskov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A punch combination from Festation misses.
Festation tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Festation goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mads Nordskov is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Festation gets tackled into the cage by Nordskov. Nordskov maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nordskov.
Nordskov tries a body shot but Festation blocks it.
Nordskov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Festations head.
Festation pushes Nordskov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Festation.
Nordskov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nordskov tries to circle away but Festation has him pinned against the cage.
Nordskov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Festation.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Festation digs a right hand into Nordskov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nordskov's gas tank.
Nordskov blocks a body shot from Festation. #T1#
Nordskov misses with some punches. #BC2#
Festation escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nordskov misses with a low kick as Festation jumps back.
Nordskov moves out of range of the body kick.
Nordskov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Festation swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov misses with a lunging right hand
and Festation connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Festation throws a right and a left that Nordskov avoids nicely.
Nordskov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Festation is looking for the big counter here.
Festation walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nordskov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Festation uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nordskov.
Festation throws a head kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Festation checks a leg kick.
Mana Festation is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nordskov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nordskov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Festation.
Festation misses with a hook. Nordskov ducked under it nicely.
Festation tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nordskov throws a leg kick but Festation moved away.#T2#
Nordskov misses with an uppercut.
Festation tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nordskov was well out of range. Poor timing from Festation.
Festation tries to work over Nordskov's front leg with a kick but Nordskov checks it.
Festation throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Festation takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nordskov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Festation can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Nordskov misses with a hook.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Festation chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nordskov can pounce on him.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
Festation looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Festation takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Festation checks the leg kick nicely there.
Festation tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Festation.
Festation misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nordskov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Donk. Nordskov catches Festation right on the button with a cross.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Nordskov.
Festation throws a leg kick but Nordskov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nordskov is looking to chop away at Festation's legs.
Festation attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
An attempted straight right counter from Nordskov misses the target.
A jab lands there for Nordskov.
Festation takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nordskov misses with a looping left.
Nordskov scores with a body shot.
Festation checks a leg kick nicely.
Festation tries to clinch up but Nordskov circles away and keeps his distance.
Festation looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Festation throws a right and a left that Nordskov avoids nicely.
It looked like Nordskov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Festation moves out of range.
Festation throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Festation with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nordskov to score with a decent uppercut.
Nordskov lands a really nice looking cross but Festation seems unphased.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nordskov. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Nordskov misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Nordskov.
Festation bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Festation's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Festation ducks under a wild hook from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut. Festation saw that one coming.
Festation misses with a head kick.
Festation ducks under a wild hook from Nordskov.
Festation tries to bum rush Nordskov with a series of wild strikes but Nordskov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nordskov throws a wild body kick that Festation sees coming a mile off.
Nordskov lands a right hook to the body.
Nordskov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Festation looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Festation is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Some wild striking there from Festation.
Festation has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice body punch from Festation.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mads Nordskov 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. 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.
#R3#
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Festation moves away.
Festation buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nordskov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nordskov is looking to land body kicks.
Festation misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nordskov is looking to counter punch.
Nordskov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Festation throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nordskov.
Nordskov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Festation if he has to take too many more of those.
Festation tries to clinch up.
Nordskov swings for the body but Festation moves out of range.
Nordskov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov throws a head kick that misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nordskov!
The fighters circling - Nordskov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Festation looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Festation tries a head kick but it misses.
Festation is looking to score with low kicks.
Festation uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov. #T1#
Nordskov misses with a straight right. #CL#
Nordskov has closed the distance and engaged Festation in a clinch.
Festation misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Festation.
Festation blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Festation or not.
A short body shot lands from Nordskov as the two fighters clinch.
Nordskov lands a nice shot to the body.
Festation blocks an uppercut.
Festation prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Festation controls his hands.
Festation misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Nordskov misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Festation blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Festation tries to work over Nordskov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Nordskov breaks the clinch.
Nordskov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nordskov scores with the left hand. Festation knows he should have avoided that one.
Mana Festation has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Festation looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Festation keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nordskov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Festation misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nordskov thows a body kick. Festation tries to catch it but that hurt him.
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 misses with a hook.
Festation tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Festation moves away from the strike by Nordskov. #T3#
Nordskov lands a body shot.
Festation misses with a head kick.
Festation misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nordskov avoids the head kick by Festation.
Nordskov connects with an inside leg kick.
Nordskov connects with a jab.
Festation lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nordskov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Festation misses with a straight left.
Nordskov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Festation walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Festation manages to avoid it.
Nordskov throws a hook but Festation blocks it.
Nordskov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Festation on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Festation. #T4#
Festation throws a leg kick that misses.
Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Festation.
Nordskov scores with a head kick. Festation tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nordskov scores with a spinning back kick!
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Festation is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordskov. Festation does a little dance to reset his feet.
Festation moves out of range of the strikes.
Festation moves forwards but Nordskov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nordskov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Festation throws a head kick that misses.
Nordskov tries to clinch but Festation moves out of range.
Nordskov is looking to clinch but Festation is avoiding it.
Nordskov blocks a head kick by Festation.
Nordskov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Festation momentarily.
Good leg kick by Nordskov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mads Nordskov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nordskov 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mads Nordskov!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mads Nordskov waved his t-shirt featuring Aspire Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: PFC 50 John vs Boone
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
The fighters circling - Nordskov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cruz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD#
Cruz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nordskov is staying active underneath Cruz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nordskov defending well though.
Nordskov trying to hold on to Cruz's head to control him but Cruz postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Nordskov is defending against the submission attempts here by Cruz.
Cruz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov tries to roll over but Cruz keeps him under control.
Nordskov looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1#
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nordskov defending well though.
Cruz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nordskov is staying active underneath Cruz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cruz controlling the action here.
Cruz slips a nice elbow through Nordskov's hands, connecting with Nordskov's forehead.
Nordskov is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Cruz is looking for a kimura but Nordskov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cruz to get the leverage.
Nordskov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cruz.
Cruz trying to advance position but Nordskov counters by regaining guard. #T2#
Nordskov keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nordskov is looking to stand up but Cruz isn't so interested in that idea.
Nordskov wants to sweep but no luck.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Nordskov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cruz throws a strike but Nordskov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Cruz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Cruz working a defensive guard but Nordskov passes into half guard.
Cruz controlling the position for now.
Nordskov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Nordskov is controlling well.
Cruz is looking to control Nordskov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cruz avoid being mounted?
Cruz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nordskov prevents Cruz from improving his position.
Cruz is working hard here to advance position.
Cruz is trying to control but Nordskov passes into side control!
Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nordskov off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Cruz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Cruz is controlling the position but Nordskov somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Cruz dominated that 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.
#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nordskov, as that shot connected. #CL2#
Nordskov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nordskov tries to work over Cruz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Nordskov has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Cruz pulls guard.
Cruz is trying to hold Nordskov in close to prevent damage but Nordskov has managed to pass into half guard.
Cruz trying to control from the bottom.
Cruz wants to control but Nordskov passes into side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz wants to control but Nordskov postures up.
Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Nordskov working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Cruz is looking for a sweep.
Cruz is trying to control Nordskov's posture but Nordskov avoids it. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cruz sneaks back into half guard.
Cruz moves into full guard.
Cruz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cruz controls Nordskov momentarily but Nordskov frees himself.
Cruz seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Cruz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nordskov is aware though and is defending well.
Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nordskov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cruz if he has to take too many more of those.
Nordskov clobbers Cruz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Nordskov slaps away a takedown attempt from Cruz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nordskov throws the kick towards the body but Cruz avoids it.
It looked like Cruz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nordskov throws a low kick but Cruz avoids it.
Cruz looks to land a right hand but Nordskov moved out of range.#TD#
Cruz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Cruz is looking for a kimura here.
Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nordskov's head.
Cruz drops an elbow to the side of Nordskov's head.
Nordskov tries to get to full guard but Cruz has control of the leg. #T4#
Cruz throwing shots but Nordskov is blocking nicely.
Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nordskov's head.
Nordskov is looking to control Cruz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nordskov avoid being mounted?
Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nordskov's head.
Cruz throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nordskov to regain full guard.
Nordskov wants to sweep but no luck.
Cruz looking to sit in guard and control but Nordskov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nordskov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mads Nordskov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cruz moves forwards but Nordskov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cruz.
Nordskov lands a front kick.
Cruz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nordskov.
Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordskov is just out of range.
Nordskov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nordskov misses with a straight right.
Cruz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nordskov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cruz misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz.
Nordskov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mads Nordskov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nordskov tries to clinch but Cruz moves out of range. #CL2#
Nordskov moves into the clinch.
Nordskov tries to work over Cruz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cruz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nordskov walks away with a smile on his face. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nordskov connects with a body shot that sends Cruz's belly button to the back.
Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Nordskov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cruz has time to react.
Nordskov misses with a straight right.
Nordskov's corner calls for a 1-2. Nordskov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nordskov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cruz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A telegraphed right hand from Nordskov misses the target.
Cruz throws a right and a left that Nordskov avoids nicely.
Nordskov looks to land a left hand but Cruz moved out of range nicely.
Cruz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mads Nordskov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Nordskov misses with a body kick.
Cruz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordskov throws an overhand right that lands on Cruz's shoulder, as Cruz tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. Nordskov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nordskov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD#
Cruz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nordskov!
Nordskov is trying to control Cruz's posture but Cruz avoids it.
Cruz throws an elbow but Nordskov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Cruz tries to advance position but instead Nordskov slips a leg back in to half guard.
Cruz not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Nordskov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cruz is keen to just control but Nordskov is a slippery customer.
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nordskov defending well though.
Cruz with the ground and pound but Nordskov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Nordskov is keeping the position.
Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cruz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nordskov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cruz throws a strike but Nordskov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Cruz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cruz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet.
Cruz looking to control.
Nordskov stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cruz holds on and takes a little breather.
Nordskov postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mads Nordskov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mads Nordskov!
After the big win, Mads Nordskov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Aspire Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: PFC 44 Sanchez vs Winston
Date: Jun 08, 2018

#R1#
Alzheimer cracks Nordskov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alzheimer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alzheimer.
Alzheimer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nordskov is able to avoid easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alzheimer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alzheimer.
Nordskov throws out a counter right but Alzheimer avoids it with no problem.
Alzheimer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good standup being displayed there by Alzheimer as he connects with a hook.
Alzheimer throws an overhand right that lands on Nordskov's shoulder, as Nordskov tries to avoid the shot.
Nordskov is looking to land body kicks.
Alzheimer is looking to counter the offense by Nordskov and move into the clinch.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good leg kick by Nordskov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nordskov throws a hook but Alzheimer avoids it easily.
Alzheimer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nordskov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alzheimer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alzheimer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alzheimer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Nordskov misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Alzheimer misses the target.
Alzheimer throws a leg kick that misses.
Alzheimer takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alzheimer moves away.
Alzheimer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1##CL2#
Nordskov has managed to clinch.
Alzheimer struggles to land a body shot inside as Nordskov controls his hands.
Alzheimer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nordskovs head.
Alzheimer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Alzheimer controls the action.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Alzheimer.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Alzheimer controls his hands.
Alzheimer has a couple of punches blocked by Nordskov. #BC2#
Nordskov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alzheimer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alzheimer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Alzheimer takes one to the side of the head.
Alzheimer lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alzheimer. That's going to slow Nordskov down.
Nordskov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nordskov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alzheimer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nordskov stuns Alzheimer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nordskov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alzheimer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nordskov. Nordskov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nordskov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alzheimer scores with a hook to the body. Nordskov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alzheimer. #T2#
Nordskov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nordskov scores with a nice strike.
Alzheimer tries to land a leg kick but Nordskov saw it coming and moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Alzheimer. That snapped Nordskov's head back.
Alzheimer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nordskov. That did some damage!
Alzheimer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nordskov is able to avoid easily.
A big right from Alzheimer misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nordskov! But no joy.#CL2#
Nordskov moves into the clinch successfully.
Nordskov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alzheimer.
Alzheimer swings wildly with an uppercut but Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alzheimer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nordskov misses with a body punch.
Alzheimer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nordskov misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Nordskov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alzheimer moves out of range of the strikes.
Nordskov misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Nordskov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nordskov blocks a jab.
Good work by Alzheimer as he checks the leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nordskov.
Alzheimer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a jab but it's blocked by Alzheimer.
Nordskov defending well as Alzheimer loads up on a big left hand.
Nordskov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Alzheimer moves out of range.
Alzheimer throws a jab when Nordskov was well out of range.
Nordskov scores with a jab to the head.
Alzheimer throws a solid leg kick but Nordskov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alzheimer.
A bone on bone clash there as Alzheimer blocks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Alzheimer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nordskov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nordskov checks a leg kick.
Nordskov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alzheimer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Nordskov moves into the clinch successfully.
Alzheimer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Nordskov as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordskov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alzheimer is struggling to control the position.#T4#
A short right from Nordskov on the inside.
Alzheimer is trying to pull guard but Nordskov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nordskov working aggressively here.
Nordskov working aggressively here.
Alzheimer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alzheimer working aggressively here. #TD#
Alzheimer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Alzheimer looking to control but Nordskov passes into half guard.
Nordskov is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alzheimer wants to get back to full guard but Nordskov has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mads Nordskov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nordskov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alzheimer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nordskov throws a jab but it's blocked by Alzheimer.
Nordskov takes one to the side of the head.
Nordskov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Alzheimer will feel that in the morning.
Good work by Nordskov as he checks the leg kick.
Nordskov misses with a looping right.
No joy there for Alzheimer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nordskov cracks Alzheimer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Alzheimer misses with a series of wild punches.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Alzheimer misses the target.
Nordskov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alzheimer moves out of range of the body kick from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a right hand that misses
and Alzheimer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nordskov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alzheimer finds it's way round the side to connect with Nordskov's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Nordskov pushes Alzheimer up against the cage in a clinch.
Nordskov tries a body shot but Alzheimer blocks it.
Alzheimer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alzheimer's elbow.
Alzheimer slows down the pace here. #T1#
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alzheimer's elbow.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer swings wildly with an uppercut but Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alzheimer digs a right hand underneath Nordskov's ribcage. Nordskov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alzheimer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alzheimer swings wildly with an uppercut but Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Nordskov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alzheimer.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mads Nordskov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nordskov.
Nordskov blocking some punches.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Alzheimer controls the action.
Alzheimer has a couple of punches blocked by Nordskov.
Nordskov tries to work over Alzheimer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alzheimer is trying to pull guard but Nordskov has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Nordskov tries a body shot but Alzheimer blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nordskov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nordskov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alzheimer.
A short left from Alzheimer. #BC2#
Nordskov breaks from the clinch.
Nordskov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alzheimer, right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nordskov misses with a body kick.
Nordskov looks to throw the jab but Alzheimer is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Nordskov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nordskov.
Alzheimer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nordskov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alzheimer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nordskov is able to avoid easily.
Alzheimer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nordskov misses the shot to the body.
Alzheimer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nordskov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alzheimer.
Nordskov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alzheimer connects with a jab.
Nordskov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nordskov. #T3#
Nordskov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alzheimer just misses with a punch to the body.
Alzheimer lands with a good body shot.
Alzheimer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alzheimer throws a leg kick but Nordskov moved away.
Nordskov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alzheimer throws out the jab.
It seemed like Nordskov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alzheimer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alzheimer manages to avoid it.
Alzheimer lands a jab.
Nordskov scores with a punch to the head.
Nordskov works Alzheimer's body with a nice hook.
Alzheimer slips under a jab from Nordskov.
Nordskov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Alzheimer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alzheimer looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordskov is just out of range.
Jab by Alzheimer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nordskov misses with a body kick.
Nordskov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Alzheimer. Nordskov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nordskov throws a wild body kick that Alzheimer sees coming a mile off.
Alzheimer throws a chopping leg kick but Nordskov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice side step and Nordskov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nordskov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alzheimer is out of range and Nordskov settles back down.
Nordskov throws an overhand right that lands on Alzheimer's shoulder, as Alzheimer tries to avoid the shot.
Nordskov stuns Alzheimer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nordskov keeps Alzheimer at a distance using the push kick.
Alzheimer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nordskov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alzheimer feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Alzheimer throws out a leg kick but Nordskov moves out of range and Alzheimer only half commits.
Nordskov throws the kick towards the body but Alzheimer avoids it.
Alzheimer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alzheimer throws a leg kick which misses Nordskov's front leg but catches the back leg as Nordskov tries to avoid it.
A jab from Nordskov misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov avoids the body shot from Alzheimer.
Nordskov throws a jab when Alzheimer was well out of range.
Alzheimer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nordskov checks a leg kick.
Nordskov walks into a stiff left hand from Alzheimer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Friedrich Alzheimer will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Alzheimer tries to work over Nordskov's front leg with a kick but Nordskov checks it.
Nordskov wants to slow Alzheimer down by chopping away at his legs.
Nordskov misses with a lunging right hand
and Alzheimer counters with an outside leg kick.
Nordskov scores with a push kick.
Alzheimer lands with a right hand.
Friedrich Alzheimer is winning the standup battle so far.
Nordskov tries to move into range but Alzheimer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nordskov lands a jab.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Alzheimer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alzheimer misses with a series of wild punches.
Nordskov feints a counter leg kick.
Nordskov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alzheimer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nordskov scrambles back to his feet.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer lands a nice shot that snaps Nordskov's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alzheimer ducks under a wild hook from Nordskov.
Nice cross by Alzheimer.#CL#
Alzheimer rushes Nordskov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Nordskov. #T1#
Alzheimer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alzheimer is trying to pull guard but Nordskov has him pressed against the cage.
Nordskov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nordskov.
Alzheimer blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
Alzheimer misses with some punches.
Alzheimer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alzheimer misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Nordskov as the two fighters clinch.
Alzheimer is trying to pull guard but Nordskov has him pressed against the cage.
Alzheimer is trying to maintain a safe position but Nordskov gets an underhook and turns Alzheimer into the cage.
Alzheimer is trying to pull guard but Nordskov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Friedrich Alzheimer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nordskov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alzheimers head.
Nordskov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov misses with a punch on the inside.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Alzheimer avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Alzheimer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alzheimer is trying to pull guard but Nordskov has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Nordskov fails to land.
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!#TD#
Alzheimer manages to pull guard.
Alzheimer wants to sweep here but Nordskov controlling him for the moment.
Alzheimer working a defensive guard but Nordskov passes into half guard.
Nordskov is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Alzheimer tries to get to full guard but Nordskov has control of the leg.
Alzheimer is working hard here to advance position.
Alzheimer wants to get back to full guard but Nordskov has passed into side control.#T3#
Alzheimer tries to bench press Nordskov off him but Nordskov keeps the position.
Alzheimer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Alzheimer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nordskov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nordskov's back!#SUB#
Alzheimer looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Alzheimer is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Nordskov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Nordskov just trying to survive but Alzheimer is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Nordskov fending off the submission attempt from Alzheimer. #T4##SUB#
Alzheimer has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Nordskov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
Nordskov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Alzheimer working for a choke but Nordskov is defending well. #SUB#
Nordskov is in a bad position with Alzheimer working for a choke. Nordskov manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Alzheimer clearly takes 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.
#R4##CL2#
Nordskov has Alzheimer up against the cage in a clinch.
Alzheimer blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alzheimer's elbow.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alzheimer's elbow.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Alzheimer avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Alzheimer jumps guard but Nordskov stands there with Alzheimer around his waist. Alzheimer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nordskov blocking some punches.
Nordskov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alzheimer throws a punch but it's blocked by Nordskov.
A nice left hand lands by Nordskov.
A short right from Nordskov on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzheimer blocks an uppercut.
Nordskov wants to break free but Alzheimer has control.
Alzheimer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Nordskov lands with a left to the head.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alzheimer lands with a right to the head.
Alzheimer misses with a body punch. #T1#
Nordskov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Alzheimer avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Nordskov digs a right hand underneath Alzheimer's ribcage. Alzheimer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nordskov.
A short left from Nordskov.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nordskov pushes Alzheimer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nordskov lands with a left to the head.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alzheimer's elbow.
Alzheimer throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alzheimer.
Nordskov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alzheimer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Alzheimer is trying to pull guard but Nordskov has him pressed against the cage.
Alzheimer throws a head punch that misses.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alzheimer's elbow.
Alzheimer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alzheimer prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov tries a body shot but Alzheimer blocks it. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Nordskov fails to land. #TD#
Alzheimer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordskov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Alzheimer wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Nordskov is now in half guard.
Alzheimer is trying to control but Nordskov manages to pass to mount!
Alzheimer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Friedrich Alzheimer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Alzheimer regains half guard.
Nordskov wants to pass to mount but Alzheimer is defending the position.
Nordskov prevents Alzheimer from improving his position.
Nordskov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Alzheimer is looking for a sweep. Nordskov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nordskov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alzheimer!
Alzheimer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alzheimer is looking to get to half guard.
Alzheimer regains half guard.
Nordskov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mads Nordskov dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Alzheimer wants to land a leg kick but Nordskov is out of range.
Alzheimer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nordskov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Nordskov.
Nordskov slips under a jab from Alzheimer.
Nordskov throws a looping overhand right but Alzheimer ducks down to avoid it.
Alzheimer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nordskov feints a counter leg kick.
Alzheimer throws a head kick but Nordskov moves out of range.
Alzheimer lands with an uppercut that bounces Nordskov off the cage and back into range.
Alzheimer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nordskov dips to his left and cracks Alzheimer with an uppercut!
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alzheimer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nordskov's calf.
Nordskov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alzheimer wants to clinch.
Alzheimer takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Alzheimer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Alzheimer is looking to counter punch.
Alzheimer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That kick from Alzheimer tenderised Nordskov's leg. Nordskov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alzheimer throws a leg kick but Nordskov checks it.
Alzheimer looks to land a combination. Nordskov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Alzheimer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nordskov checks the leg kick.
Alzheimer misses with a straight right.
Alzheimer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alzheimer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nordskov lands a slapping body shot.
Alzheimer misses with a leg kick.
Alzheimer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alzheimer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alzheimer with a hook.
Alzheimer is looking to score with low kicks.
Nordskov throws out a leg kick but Alzheimer moves out of range and Nordskov only half commits.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nordskov. #T2#
Alzheimer moves in looking to clinch but Nordskov pushes him off.
Alzheimer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nordskov scores with a shot to the body.
Nordskov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nordskov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alzheimer. Alzheimer obviously looking to wear him down.
Nordskov loads up on a big right hand but Alzheimer slips the punch.
It looked like Alzheimer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alzheimer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nordskov blocks the body kick.
Nordskov throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Nordskov drives through and clinches with Alzheimer against the cage.
Alzheimer throws a punch but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Nordskov gets through Alzheimer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Alzheimer controls the action.
Nordskov working aggressively here.
Nordskov lands a nice shot to the body.
Alzheimer lands a nice shot to the body.
Alzheimer prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Alzheimer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nordskov misses with a body punch. #T3#
Nordskov blocks an uppercut.
Alzheimer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Alzheimer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nordskov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alzheimer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alzheimer lands a nice uppercut.
Nordskov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nordskov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Alzheimer controls his hands.
Alzheimer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alzheimer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alzheimer working aggressively here.
Alzheimer blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
A right hook to the body lands for Alzheimer.
Nordskov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Alzheimer blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
Alzheimer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nordskov smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Nordskov moves into the clinch.#T4#
Nordskov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alzheimer's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nordskov.
A head punch on the inside from Alzheimer fails to land.
Alzheimer is trying to pull guard but Nordskov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Alzheimer avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Nordskov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nordskov.
Alzheimer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Alzheimer lands a hook that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Nordskov misses with a body punch.
Nordskov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Alzheimer on the inside.
Good body shot from Nordskov.
Alzheimer blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Nordskov.
Alzheimer digs a right hand into Nordskov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nordskov's gas tank.
Alzheimer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

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 Friedrich Alzheimer.
I think Alzheimer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 48:47
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 48:47
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Alzheimer!
Friedrich Alzheimer retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Friedrich Alzheimer, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: PFC 36 Kwon vs Brophy
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
Nordskov throws an overhand right that lands on Daebak's shoulder, as Daebak tries to avoid the shot.
Nordskov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nordskov tries to work over Daebak's front leg with a kick but Daebak checks it.
Daebak misses with a body shot.
Nordskov throws out a counter right but Daebak avoids it with no problem.
Nordskov blocks a low kick nicely.#CL2#
Nordskov has managed to clinch.
A right hand to the body from Nordskov.
Daebak blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
Daebak tries to throw a body punch but Nordskov avoids it by throwing Daebak back against the cage.
A short right from Nordskov on the inside.
Daebak lands a left hand.
Daebak lands with a right to the head.
Daebak working aggressively here.
Daebak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nordskov lands a shoulder strike.
Nordskov blocks a body shot from Daebak.
Nordskov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daebak.
Daebak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Daebak.
Nordskov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nordskov lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Nice body punch from Nordskov.
Nordskov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Daebak or not. #BC2#
Nordskov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nordskov. #CL2#
Nordskov rushes Daebak and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nordskov.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Daebak controls the action. #BC2#
Nordskov breaks the clinch.
Nordskov throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Daebak moves into the clinch.
Daebak misses with the head strike.
Daebak lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Nordskov breaks from the clinch.
Nordskov connects with a solid leg kick.
Nordskov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Daebak. Daebak circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Daebak throws a lazy body kick
and Nordskov counters with an outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nordskov scores with a decent looking hook.
Nordskov checks a leg kick nicely.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut. Daebak saw that one coming.#T2#
Nordskov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daebak has been working on his boxing with his coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS in the buildup to the fight.
Daebak throws a head kick but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov punishes Daebak's body with a nice straight punch.
Daebak lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Daebak tries to move into range but Nordskov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Daebak takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nordskov throws an overhand right that lands on Daebak's shoulder, as Daebak tries to avoid the shot.
Daebak throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nordskov misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheers as Nordskov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Daebak doesn't seem phased though.
A swing and a miss from Nordskov.
Daebak half committed to a counter leg kick.
Daebak is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nordskov lands a jab to the head.
Daebak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nordskov throws a lazy right hand but Daebak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daebak moves out of range of the body kick from Nordskov.
Daebak throws a sloppy body shot
and Nordskov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Daebak throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nordskov.
Nordskov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Daebak tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Daebak tries to clinch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov stuns Daebak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Daebak blocks a jab.
Nordskov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daebak is looking to score with low kicks.
Nordskov throws a body kick that misses.
Good shot there by Nordskov.
Daebak throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Nordskov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nordskov throws an overhand right that lands on Daebak's shoulder, as Daebak tries to avoid the shot.
Nordskov throws a big shot that misses.
Daebak misses with a hook.
Nordskov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nordskov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nordskov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Nordskov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nordskov checks a leg kick.#CL2#
Nordskov darts in and clinches Daebak up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daebak's elbow.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daebak tries a body shot but Nordskov blocks it.
Nordskov misses with a punch on the inside.
Nordskov blocks a body shot from Daebak.
Nordskov prevents a body shot from Daebak.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nordskov.
Daebak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nordskov tries a body shot but Daebak blocks it.
A short right from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Nordskov breaks the clinch.
Daebak lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Daebak on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Daebak takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mads Nordskov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nordskov misses with a body punch
and Daebak counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL2#
Nordskov clinches.
Nordskov lands a hook that snaps the head of Daebak backwards.
Daebak takes a shot to the head.
Daebak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Daebak.
Daebak throws a head punch that misses.
Daebak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Daebak lands a nice uppercut.
Mads Nordskov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nordskov tries to work over Daebak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nordskov.
Daebak is leaning against Nordskov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Daebak takes a shot to the head.
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 lands with a short shot to the head.
Daebak swings wildly with an uppercut but Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daebak is working Nordskov over against the cage.
A short right from Daebak.
Nordskov gets through Daebak's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daebak misses with some punches.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Daebak.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nordskov blocking some punches.
Nordskov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Daebak lands with a short shot to the head.
Nordskov prevents a body shot from Daebak.
Daebak struggles to land a body shot inside as Nordskov controls his hands.
Daebak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nordskov lands a body shot.
Daebak can't find room to land a body shot as Nordskov controls the action.
Nordskov pushes Daebak back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nordskov lands a shot to the body.
Nordskov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Daebak fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Nordskov.
Daebak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daebak misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Nordskov. #T2##BC2#
Nordskov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Nordskov has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daebak's elbow.
Nordskov works on Daebak's body with a couple of short punches.
Nordskov tries to work over Daebak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daebak tries to work over Nordskov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daebak misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nordskov lands a nice uppercut.
Daebak working aggressively here.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nordskov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nordskov pushes Daebak back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nordskov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#
Daebak is rocked!
Nordskov digs a right hand into Daebak's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Daebak's gas tank.
Oh Daebak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short left from Nordskov.
Nordskov unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Daebak! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Nordskov is unloading with more strikes now! Daebak drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mads Nordskov!
Mads Nordskov made sure to mention his sponsor, Aspire Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: PFC 31 Manuel vs Nordskov
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Manuel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nordskov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manuel.
Manuel throws a hook but Nordskov avoids it easily.
Nordskov counters with a body kick.
Manuel avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov defending well as Manuel loads up on a big left hand.
Manuel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manuel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nordskov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nordskov misses with a right hand
enabling Manuel to counter with a crisp jab.
Nordskov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nordskov throws a front kick that sends Manuel stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Nordskov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Manuel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nordskov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Manuel avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Nordskov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Nordskov manages to break the clinch.
Manuel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nordskov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov throws a jab but it's blocked by Manuel.
Manuel looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T1#
Manuel loads up on a big right hand but Nordskov slips the punch.
Nordskov throws a counter combo.
Manuel avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
A little feinted left hand from Manuel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nordskov, right into the meat.
Manuel throws a jab but it's blocked by Nordskov.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nordskov!
The fighters circling - Manuel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Manuel 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 scoring well with a low kick there.
Nordskov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Manuel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Manuel misses.
Nordskov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Manuel is out of range and Nordskov settles back down.
Manuel scores with a punch to the head.
Manuel throws a right and a left that Nordskov avoids nicely.
Nordskov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nordskov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manuel throws a hook but Nordskov blocks 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!
Nordskov connects with the punch.#T2#
Manuel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Manuel feints and then cracks Nordskov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nordskov down.
Nordskov tries to score with a low kick but Manuel moves his leg out of the way.
Manuel appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice defenses there by Nordskov.
Nordskov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nordskov connects with a looping right hand.
Manuel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nordskov's sensitive parts.
Manuel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Manuel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nordskov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manuel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nordskov counters with an inside leg kick.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Nordskov.
Manuel looks to land a left hand but Nordskov moved out of range nicely.
Nordskov feints and then cracks Manuel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Manuel down.
Manuel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nordskov.
A little feinted left hand from Manuel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nordskov lands with an overhand left.
Manuel avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
Manuel throwing a counter right hand but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Manuel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nordskov finds it's way round the side to connect with Manuel's head. #T3#
Manuel staying out of range there.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
Manuel avoids a kick to the body.
Nordskov connects with a solid leg kick.
Nordskov tries a head kick but it misses.
Nordskov misses with a kick to the body.
Nordskov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manuel.
Manuel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Manuel moves out of range of the body kick from Nordskov.
Manuel is looking to counter punch.
Nordskov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manuel.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Manuel moves out of range.
Nordskov misses with a looping right.
Manuel throws a hook to the side of Nordskov's head but Nordskov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manuel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manuel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Manuel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Manuel throws a shot from downtown. Nordskov moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Manuel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Manuel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manuel misses the shot to the body.
Nordskov misses with a jab to the body
letting Manuel counter with a right hand.
Nordskov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nordskov throws a leg kick
and Manuel counters with a low kick, right behind Nordskov 's knee.
Manuel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nordskov throws out the jab.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manuel manages to avoid it.
Manuel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nordskov digs a good hook to Manuel's body.
Manuel is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Nordskov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Manuel throws a front kick aimed at Nordskov's knee but Nordskov avoids it well.
Nordskov throws out a loose jab but Manuel uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Nordskov has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Manuel jumps guard. #SUB#
Manuel looking for a guillotine here but Nordskov defends easily. #SUB#
Manuel has his foot on Nordskov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nordskov works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mads Nordskov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Manuel misses with a hook.
Nordskov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nordskov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A slow jab from Manuel misses its intended target.
Manuel misses with a straight right.
Nordskov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nordskov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice defenses there by Nordskov.
Nordskov feints a counter leg kick.
Manuel swats away the attempt to clinch by Nordskov.
Nordskov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov misses with a hook.
Manuel is looking to counter punch.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manuel misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nordskov! But no joy.
Manuel missing with a left hand there. Nordskov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nordskov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Nordskov cracks a nice hook into Manuel's ribs.
Nordskov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manuel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nordskov catches Manuel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Manuel walks into a straight right hand from Nordskov.
Manuel misses with a double jab.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manuel manages to avoid it.
Manuel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manuel backing away here, and Nordskov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nordskov throws a lazy right hand but Manuel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manuel throws a big shot that misses.
Nordskov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Manuel blocks it well.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manuel moves away.
Manuel misses with a hook.
Manuel misses with a hook.
Nordskov tries a quick counter leg kick but Manuel is wise to it.
Manuel throws a head kick but Nordskov moves out of range.
Manuel misses with a lunging right hand
and Manuel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nordskov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manuel misses with a wild combination.
Nordskov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Manuel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nordskov.
Manuel lands a head kick!
Nordskov thuds his shin into the meat of Manuel's side.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manuel.
Mads Nordskov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danga de danga de dang - Manuel scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
It looks like Mads Nordskov has been cut.
Manuel misses with a hook. Nordskov ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordskov. Manuel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manuel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
Manuel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nordskov.
A swing and a miss from Manuel.
Nordskov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Manuel if he has to take too many more of those. #T3#
A slow jab from Manuel misses its intended target.
Manuel takes a swing at Nordskov's ribcage but misses.
Nordskov lands a nice shot to the body.
Nordskov looks to throw the jab but Manuel is out of range.
Manuel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nordskov misses with a low kick.
Nordskov dips to his left and cracks Manuel with an uppercut!
Nordskov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nordskov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Manuel will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Manuel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nordskov throws out a powerful jab.
Nordskov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nordskov works the jab nicely.
Nordskov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manuel looks to land a left hand but Nordskov moved out of range nicely.
Manuel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nordskov swings for the body but Manuel moves out of range. #T4#
Manuel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nordskov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Manuel slips a jab from Nordskov.
Manuel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Manuel misses with a body kick.
Manuel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nordskov doesn't seem bothered though.
Manuel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nordskov walks into a stiff left hand from Manuel.
Manuel loads up on a big right hand but Nordskov slips the punch.
Manuel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nordskov was well out of range. Poor timing from Manuel.
Manuel throws a shot from downtown. Nordskov moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Nordskov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Manuel takes one to the chin there.
Nordskov lands a nice looking body shot.
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 Manuel. That one must have hurt.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut. Manuel saw that one coming.
Manuel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Manuel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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 cut man is working on Mads Nordskov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Nordskov cracks Manuel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nordskov!
Manuel throws a jab but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Nordskov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manuel.
Manuel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Manuel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nordskov throws out the jab.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manuel manages to avoid it.
Nordskov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Manuel's head backwards.
Manuel misses with a straight left.
Manuel throws a good cross that connects.
Manuel misses with a straight left.
Manuel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manuel moves away from the strike by Nordskov.
A little feinted left hand from Manuel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nordskov misses with a low kick as Manuel jumps back.
A cross from Manuel lands.
Manuel slips under a jab.
Manuel looks to land a right hand but Nordskov moved out of range.
Nordskov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Manuel misses with a hook
and Nordskov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nordskov moves out of range as Manuel strikes.
Nordskov looks to throw the jab but Manuel is out of range.
Nordskov tests Manuel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Manuel misses with a hook.
Nordskov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nordskov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nordskov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Manuel. That did some damage!
Nordskov throws the left hand but Manuel avoids the punch easily.
Manuel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manuel looks to throw the jab but Nordskov is out of range.
Manuel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nordskov.
Manuel 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 throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Manuel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Manuel cracks Nordskov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nordskov lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Nordskov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Manuel. Manuel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manuel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
Manuel throws a low kick, looking for Nordskov's leg but Nordskov calmly moves out of range.
Manuel throws a hook but Nordskov blocks it.
Manuel misses with a looping left.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
Manuel throws a looping overhand right but Nordskov ducks down to avoid it.
Nordskov with a hook.
Nordskov throws a good cross that connects.
Nordskov throws a leg kick but Manuel checks it.
Manuel throwing a counter right hand but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Manuel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good leg kick by Nordskov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
I was talking to Manuel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manuel is trying to pull guard but Nordskov has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Manuel blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Manuel manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Nordskov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Manuel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nordskov has managed to get both his arms back between Manuel's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Manuel has an active guard here but Nordskov has managed to pass into half guard.
Manuel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manuel trying to control here. #SUB#
Manuel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4##SUB#
Manuel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nordskov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Manuel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nordskov is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Manuel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nordskov pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Manuel is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Nordskov is tapping! Great win for Manuel!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Peter Manuel!
Peter Manuel is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Peter Manuel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: PFC 23 Penn vs Nordskov
Date: Mar 09, 2018

#R1#
Nordskov checks a low kick from Penn.
Nordskov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Penn moves out of range.
Penn cracks Nordskov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Penn throws a body kick that misses
and Nordskov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nordskov throws a poor cross that misses
and Penn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nordskov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Penn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nordskov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nordskov lands a nice looking body shot.
Penn scores with a hook.
Penn ducks right into an uppercut from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Penn misses the target.
Penn looks to land a body kick but Nordskov moved away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Penn manages to avoid it.
Nordskov throws a hook to the side of Penn's head but Penn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Penn misses the target.
Good work by Penn as he checks the leg kick.
Good work by Penn as he checks the leg kick.
Nordskov missing with a left hand there. Penn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Penn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nordskov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nordskov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Penn finds it's way round the side to connect with Nordskov's head. #T1#
Penn ducks under a wild hook from Nordskov.
Penn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nordskov throws a wild body kick that Penn sees coming a mile off.
Nordskov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Penn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nordskov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Penn tries to land a front kick but Nordskov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nordskov misses the shot to the body.
Penn lands with an overhand left.
Nordskov lands with a good body shot.
Nordskov loads up on a big right hand but Penn slips the punch.
Penn is looking for a counter combo.
Penn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nordskov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Penn with a body shot.
Nordskov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Penn throws a hook to the side of Nordskov's head but Nordskov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nordskov with a jab.
Penn on the wrong end of a kick 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!
Penn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nordskov swings widly with a right hand
and Penn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Nordskov.#T2#
Nordskov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Penn avoids a kick to the body.
Penn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nordskov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Penn blocks it well.
Nordskov scores with a jab to the body.
Penn just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nordskov! But no joy.
Penn misses with an uppercut. Nordskov saw that one coming.
Penn throws a lazy right hand but Nordskov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Penn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Penn misses with the combination.
Nordskov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Penn.
Nordskov misses with a right hand
and Penn counters with a slapping leg kick.
Penn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nordskov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Penn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nordskov staying out of range there.
Penn tries to land a body kick
and Nordskov counters with a low kick, right behind Penn 's knee.
Nordskov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Penn misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
Penn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Penn cracks Nordskov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nordskov connects with a body shot that sends Penn's belly button to the back.
Penn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nordskov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nordskov throws a shot to the body.
Nordskov looks to land a left hand but Penn moved out of range nicely.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
Penn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nordskov.
Nordskov tries a low kick but Penn avoids it.
Penn throws a body kick that misses.
Nordskov cracks Penn with an open hand slap.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Penn.
Penn connects with a solid leg kick.
Penn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Penn is just out of range.
Penn lands with a hook. Nordskov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Penn misses with a right hand
and Nordskov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nordskov looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T4#
Penn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nordskov throws a wild body kick that Penn sees coming a mile off.
Penn scores with the left hand. Nordskov knows he should have avoided that one.
Penn lands with a hook. Nordskov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nordskov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nordskov cracks Penn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Penn manages to avoid it.
Penn misses the jab.
Nordskov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nordskov takes a swing at Penn's ribcage but misses.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penn moves away.
Penn throws a body kick that misses.
Nordskov tries a quick counter leg kick but Penn is wise to it.#CL2#
Nordskov clinches.
Nordskov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nordskov lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Penn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Penn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Penn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nordskov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nordskov.
Penn throws a sloppy head kick
and Nordskov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mads Nordskov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A jab lands there for Penn.
Donk. Nordskov catches Penn right on the button with a cross.
Nordskov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Penn swings widly with a right hand
and Nordskov counters with a nice uppercut.
Nordskov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Penn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Penn misses with a wild body shot.
Nordskov scores with a decent looking hook.
Nordskov takes one to the chin there.
Penn scores with a decent looking hook.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nordskov moves out of range of the strikes.
Nordskov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Penn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nordskov has time to react.
Penn steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nordskov. That one must have hurt.
A big left from Penn misses.
Nordskov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mads Nordskov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Penn looks to land a right hand but Nordskov moved out of range.
Nordskov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Nordskov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Penn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nordskov throws the left hand but Penn avoids the punch easily.
Penn throwing a counter right hand but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Nordskov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Penn manages to avoid it.
Nordskov scores with a jab to the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Penn.
Nordskov misses with a lunging right hand
and Nordskov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nordskov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Penn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Penn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nordskov swings for the body but Penn moves out of range.
Penn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nordskov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Penn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nordskov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nordskov lands a nice hook to Penn's body. Penn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Penn misses with a body kick.
Nordskov motions for Penn to come forward. Nordskov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Penn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Penn thuds his right hand into Nordskov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nordskov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordskov. Penn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Penn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nordskov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nordskov missing with a left hand there. Penn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Penn misses with an uppercut.
Nordskov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut. Penn saw that one coming.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a body kick.
Penn throws a wild body kick that Nordskov sees coming a mile off.
Nordskov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Penn lands a really nice looking cross but Nordskov seems unphased.
Nordskov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nordskov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Penn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nordskov throws a hook but Penn blocks it.
Penn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Nordskov tests Penn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Penn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nordskov counters with a low kick, right behind Penn 's knee.
Nordskov slips a jab from Penn.
Penn misses with a head kick.
Nordskov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Penn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nordskov scrambles back to his feet.
Penn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nordskov can pounce on him.
Penn throws out a loose jab but Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Nordskov there.
A big left from Penn misses.
Penn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov ducks under a wild hook from Penn.
Nordskov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Penn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Penn throws a hook but Nordskov avoids it easily.
Nordskov throws a push kick but Penn slaps the foot to one side.
Penn is looking to counter with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn throws a solid leg kick but Nordskov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Penn.
Penn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nordskov counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Penn.
Penn takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A chopping leg kick lands by Penn.
Nordskov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Penn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nordskov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Penn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nordskov with a jab.
Good exchange - Nordskov coming out on top.
Penn throws a big shot that misses.
Penn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nordskov throws a jab but it's blocked by Penn.
Nordskov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nordskov throws a shot to the body.
Penn looks to land a left hand but Nordskov moved out of range nicely.
Nordskov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov loads up on a big right hand but Penn slips the punch.
It looked like Penn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nordskov scores with a body shot.
Penn misses with a body kick.
Penn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nordskov at a distance.
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.
#R3#
Penn throws a hook but Nordskov avoids it easily.
Nordskov moves out of range of the body kick.
Penn throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nordskov lands a jab to the head.
Penn missing with a left hand there. Nordskov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Penn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nordskov looks for the body kick but Penn saw that one coming.
Nordskov misses with the combination.
Nordskov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Penn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nordskov thuds his shin into the meat of Penn's side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nordskov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Penn takes one on the button.
Penn throws a hook but Nordskov avoids it easily.
Penn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Penn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nordskov. #T1#
Penn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nordskov.
Nordskov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nordskov throws a sloppy head kick and Penn moves out of range easily.
Nordskov misses with a hook
and Penn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nordskov moves out of range as Penn throws a body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Nordskov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Penn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Penn.
Nice defenses there by Penn.
Nordskov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Penn.
Nordskov works the jab nicely.
Penn misses with a leg kick.
Nordskov scores with a push kick.
Nordskov takes one to the chin there.
Nordskov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Penn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nordskov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Penn.
Penn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn ducks under a wild hook from Nordskov.
Nordskov lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Nordskov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Penn throws a jab when Nordskov was well out of range.
Nordskov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Penn.
Nordskov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Penn swats away the attempt to clinch by Nordskov.
Nordskov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nordskov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nordskov blocks a jab.
Penn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Penn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Nordskov throws a body kick that misses.
Penn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nordskov misses with a straight left.
Nordskov wants to land a leg kick but Penn is out of range. #T3#
Nordskov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nordskov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nordskov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Penn misses with a low kick.
Penn just misses with a punch to the body.
Penn misses with a straight left.
Penn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nordskov under the eye.
Penn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penn moves away.
Penn explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Penn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nordskov scores with a nice body kick.
Nice shot by Nordskov.
Nordskov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Penn doesn't seem bothered though.
Nordskov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Penn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nordskov's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nordskov misses with a jab to the body
and Nordskov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Penn! #T4#
Nordskov tries to clinch but Penn moves out of range.
Nordskov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPenn.
A jab from Penn does it's job there.
Nordskov missing with a left hand there. Penn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Penn missing with a left hand there. Nordskov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nordskov throws the kick towards the body but Penn avoids it.
Penn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Penn swinging wildly here.
Penn throws a hook but Nordskov avoids it easily.
Nordskov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nordskov throws a push kick but Penn slaps the foot to one side.
Nordskov scores with a nice body kick.
Penn will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nordskov.
Penn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nordskov is able to avoid easily.
Penn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nordskov.
Nice shot lands for Penn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mads Nordskov really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Nordskov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Penn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nordskov misses with a straight left.
Penn lands a body shot.
Nordskov lands a nice shot that snaps Penn's head back.
Nordskov cracks Penn with a good jab.
Penn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nordskov.
Penn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nordskov was well out of range. Poor timing from Penn.
Nordskov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Penn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nordskov throws out the jab.
Penn avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Penn checks it well.
A shot to the body from Nordskov misses
and Penn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Penn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Penn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Penn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordskov throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Penn checks the leg kick.
Nordskov walks into a straight right hand from Penn.
Nordskov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Penn lands an overhand right.
Nordskov moves out of range of the strikes.
Penn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nordskov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Penn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nordskov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nordskov takes a swing at Penn's ribcage but misses.
Nordskov throws a body kick that misses.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Penn scores with a nice right hand.
Penn's corner calls for a 1-2. Penn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Penn lands a nice shot that snaps Nordskov's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nordskov. #T2#
Penn defending well as Nordskov loads up on a big left hand.
Nordskov checks the leg kick.
Nordskov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penn moves away.
Nordskov throws a chopping leg kick but Penn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Penn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Penn moves out of range.
Nordskov throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Penn.
Penn scores with a jab to the head.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Penn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Penn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Penn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nordskov is looking to land body kicks.
Penn defending well as Nordskov loads up on a big left hand.
Penn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nordskov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Penn defending well as Nordskov loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Nordskov does it's job there.
Nordskov thuds his right hand into Penn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nordskov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Penn.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nordskov.
Nordskov 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.
Penn throws a big shot that misses.
Penn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Penn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nordskov.
Nordskov checks a leg kick nicely.
Penn throws a big shot that misses.
Nordskov misses with a hook
and Penn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nordskov slips a straight right by Penn.
Nordskov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Penn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Penn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Penn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.#T4#
Nordskov blocks a jab.
Penn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nordskov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That kick from Nordskov tenderised Penn's leg. Penn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Penn scores with a jab.
A cross from Penn lands.
Penn avoids a kick to the body.
Nordskov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Penn's hands.
Penn looks to land a left hand but Nordskov moved out of range nicely.
Nordskov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nordskov connects with a looping right hand.
Penn misses with a shot to the body
and Nordskov counters with a good, hard body kick but Penn shrugs it off.
Nordskov slips under a jab from Penn.
Nordskov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nordskov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Penn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Mads Nordskov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Nordskov misses the shot to the body.
Penn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nordskov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nordskov misses with the body kick
and Penn counters with a slapping leg kick.
Penn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Penn.
Penn misses with a double jab.
Penn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Penn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Penn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Penn throws an overhand right that lands on Nordskov's shoulder, as Nordskov tries to avoid the shot.
Penn misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nordskov.
A lazy left from Penn finds it's target.
Nordskov misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Nordskov blocks a leg kick.
Nordskov lands with a good body shot.
Nordskov throws a head kick that misses.
Penn misses with a straight right.
Penn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A shot to the body from Penn misses
and Nordskov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nordskov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Penn misses with a body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nordskov checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Nordskov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Penn misses with a hook. Nordskov ducked under it nicely.
Penn swings widly with a right hand
and Penn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nordskov misses with a right hand
and Penn counters with a three punch combo that has Nordskov backing up. Nordskov nods at Penn to acknowledge the strikes.
Penn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nordskov works Penn's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nordskov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Penn has time to react.
Penn misses with a looping right.
Nordskov scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Nordskov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Penn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nordskov cracks Penn with a good jab.
Nordskov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nordskov scores with a nice head shot.
Penn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nordskov misses with a body kick.
Penn throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov thuds his right hand into Penn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nordskov slips a jab from Penn.
Nordskov tries a quick counter leg kick but Penn is wise to it.
Penn throws a body kick that misses.
It seemed like Nordskov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nordskov moves in looking to clinch but Penn pushes him off.
Penn scores with a hook to the body. Nordskov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Penn manages to avoid it.#T3#
Nordskov misses with a looping left.
Nordskov moves out of range of the body kick from Penn.
Penn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nordskov blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Penn misses the target.
Nordskov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Penn scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jab from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a low kick, looking for Penn's leg but Penn calmly moves out of range.
Penn slips under a jab.
Penn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nordskov throws out the jab.
Penn swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range.
Penn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Penn is looking to land body kicks.
Nordskov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Penn is just out of range.
Penn misses with a hook. Nordskov ducked under it nicely.
Nordskov looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Nordskov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Penn jabs Nordskov right on the nose. Nordskov blinks but takes it well.
Penn throws an off balance right hand
and Nordskov counters with an outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordskov throws a wild body kick that Penn sees coming a mile off.
Penn misses with a wild body shot.
Reco Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nordskov throws a jab but it's blocked by Penn.
Nordskov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Penn.
Penn moves forwards but Nordskov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nordskov loads up on a big right hand but Penn slips the punch.
Nordskov throws out a loose jab but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penn misses with a left hand
and Nordskov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nordskov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nordskov misses with a hook.
Nordskov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nordskov works Penn's body with a nice hook.
Penn misses with a looping left.

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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 45:50
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 45:50
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mads Nordskov! Mads Nordskov retains his bantamweight title!
Mads Nordskov made sure to mention his sponsor, Aspire Clothing in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Reco Penn stepped up to the mic, saying 'vittu!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!'.

Event: *PPV: imPULSE
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1#
Nordskov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nordskov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nordskov with a nice cross.
Nordskov jabs at Thomas's body.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheers as Thomas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nordskov doesn't seem phased though.
Nice jab there from Nordskov.
A jab lands there for Nordskov.
Nordskov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nordskov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov tries to clinch but Thomas is having none of it.
Nordskov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nordskov misses the body punch
and Thomas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nordskov thinking.
Nordskov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thomas connects with a body shot that sends Nordskov's belly button to the back.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Nordskov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nordskov throws a series of punches but Thomas avoids them all with ease.
Thomas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nordskov jabs Thomas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab by Nordskov.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Nordskov takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT#
It looks like Mads Nordskov has been cut.
Nordskov is looking to clinch.
It looked like Thomas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nordskov connects with a looping right hand.
Thomas misses with a wild combination.
Nordskov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Nordskov lands a leg kick that knocks Thomas off balance momentarily.
Nordskov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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 the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nordskov.
Nordskov swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
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 Thomas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thomas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nordskov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nordskov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nordskov delivers a nice body kick.
Nordskov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Thomas blocks a jab.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordskov moves away.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
A little feinted left hand from Thomas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Nordskov misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Thomas misses the target.
Nordskov works Thomas's body with a nice hook.
Nordskov lands a front kick.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Thomas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nordskov lands a jab to the nose.
Thomas connects with a nice looking jab.
Nordskov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nordskov moves away from the strike by Thomas.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Thomas misses the target.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Thomas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thomas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nordskov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thomas rather than just go for the knockout.
A bone on bone clash there as Thomas blocks the leg kick.
Nordskov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A shot to the liver by Nordskov. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Good leg kick by Nordskov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Nordskov as he connects with a hook.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nordskov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nordskov.
Thomas misses with a hook.
Thomas misses with a looping right.
Crunch! Nordskov slams his shin into Thomas's torso.
Nordskov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Thomas had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nordskov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thomas at a distance.
Nordskov wants to land a leg kick but Thomas is out of range.
Thomas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thomas swings widly with a right hand
and Nordskov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordskov is just out of range.
Good exchange - Nordskov coming out on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mads Nordskov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mads Nordskov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nordskov moves forwards but Thomas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nordskov sizes up Thomas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thomas catches Nordskov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nordskov throws a leg kick but Thomas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thomas moves out of range as Nordskov strikes.
Mads Nordskov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomas moves out of range of the body kick from Nordskov.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Nordskov saw that one coming.
Crunch! Nordskov slams his shin into Thomas's torso.
Thomas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Thomas might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordskov is just out of range.
Nordskov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thomas's head backwards.
A telegraphed right hand from Nordskov misses the target.
Nordskov throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Nice uppercut there from Nordskov.
Nordskov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Thomas misses with a straight left.
Thomas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nordskov.
Thomas slips under a jab.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
Nordskov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Nordskov.
Nordskov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thomas throws a hook but Nordskov blocks it.
Nordskov staying out of range there.
A clash of legs there as Thomas blocks the low kick.
Thomas is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Nordskov lands a nice shot to the body.
Thomas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thomas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Nordskov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov scores with a nice strike.
Thomas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nordskov tries to land a leg kick but Thomas saw it coming and moves away.
Thomas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nordskov, as that shot connected.
Nordskov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nordskov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thomas misses with a looping right.
Thomas looks to throw the jab but Nordskov is out of range.
Nordskov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Thomas on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T3#
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Thomas throws a big counter combination but Nordskov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nordskov digs a good hook to Thomas's body.
Nordskov misses the body punch
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nordskov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nordskov misses with a hook. Thomas ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Thomas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thomas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thomas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thomas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nordskov sizes up Thomas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nordskov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thomas's calf.
Nordskov works the jab nicely.
Jab by Nordskov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nordskov throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Nordskov throws an off balance right hand
and Thomas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nordskov thinking.
Thomas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nordskov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thomas scrambles back to his feet.
Nordskov scores with the left hand. Thomas knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice shot lands for Nordskov.
Nordskov stuns Thomas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thomas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nordskov lands a really nice looking cross but Thomas seems unphased.
Nordskov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nordskov lands a jab to Thomas's midsection.
Nordskov swings widly with a right hand
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thomas moves out of range of the body kick.
Nordskov loads up on a big right hand but Thomas slips the punch.
Nordskov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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.
The cut man is working on Mads Nordskov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Thomas swings widly with a right hand
letting Nordskov counter with a right hand.
Nordskov scores with a decent looking hook.
Thomas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thomas throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
Nordskov lands a jab to the head.
Nordskov is looking to clinch.
Nordskov lands a body shot.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Nordskov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Nordskov - just one landing.
Nordskov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nordskov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thomas blocks a jab.#T1#
A good leg kick by Nordskov.
Thomas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nordskov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nordskov connects with a body shot that sends Thomas's belly button to the back.
An inside leg kick lands from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Nordskov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Nordskov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nordskov punishes Thomas's body with a nice straight punch.
Nordskov lands with a nice body punch.
Thomas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thomas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thomas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nordskov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nordskov. That's going to slow Thomas down. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bone on bone clash there as Thomas blocks the leg kick.
Thomas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nordskov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nordskov connects with a nice looking jab.
Nordskov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nordskov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Thomas. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Nordskov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nordskov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
Thomas will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Nordskov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab.
Nordskov lands an overhand right.
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 Thomas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thomas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thomas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Nordskov throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a big shot that misses.
Thomas moves out of range of the body kick from Nordskov.
Thomas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nordskov to score with a decent uppercut.
Nordskov missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nordskov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thomas takes a step back to recover.
Nordskov misses with a hook
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nordskov throws a poor cross that misses
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nordskov throws a wild body kick that Thomas sees coming a mile off.
Thomas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nordskov throws a shot from downtown. Thomas moves away and avoids it.
Nordskov lands with a right hand. #T4#
Nordskov lands a slapping body shot.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Thomas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov wants to clinch but Thomas slips to the side
and Thomas counters with a nice body shot.
Nordskov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
Nordskov swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Nordskov lands a nice hook to Thomas's body. Thomas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nordskov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Nordskov.
Thomas is looking to counter punch.
Nordskov lands a leg kick that knocks Thomas off balance momentarily.
Nordskov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Thomas gets tackled into the cage by Nordskov. Nordskov maintains the clinch.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mads Nordskov really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mads Nordskov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Thomas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nordskov lunges at Thomas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thomas's hand.
Nordskov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nordskov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thomas on the side of the head.
Nordskov slips under a jab from Thomas.
Thomas blocks a jab.
Thomas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nordskov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nordskov clobbers Thomas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nordskov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thomas walks into a left hand. #T1#
Nordskov throws a wild body kick that Thomas sees coming a mile off.
A counter left hand to the body from Thomas misses its target.
Nordskov lands a jab.
A big left from Nordskov misses.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Nordskov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thomas in his tracks.
Thomas looks to throw the jab but Nordskov is out of range.
Nordskov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nordskov throws a right hand that misses
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nordskov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Nordskov throws a hook to the side of Thomas's head but Thomas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nordskov scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Nordskov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nordskov with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nordskov sizes up Thomas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A cross from Nordskov lands.
Thomas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nordskov.
Nordskov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thomas's calf.
Thomas lands with a shot to the body.
Nordskov throws a leg kick which misses Thomas's front leg but catches the back leg as Thomas tries to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Thomas.
Nordskov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
A shot to the body from Nordskov misses
and Nordskov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nordskov scores with a nice body kick.
Thomas throws a lazy uppercut
and Nordskov counters with a good low kick that Thomas was not able to check.
Nordskov throws a poor cross that misses
and Thomas counters with a left to the body.
Thomas looks to land a right hand but Nordskov moved out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thomas checks a leg kick.
Nordskov loads up on a big right hand but Thomas slips the punch.
Nordskov scores with a leg kick.
Nordskov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thomas throws a jab when Nordskov was well out of range.
Nordskov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Nordskov lands a head shot.
Thomas checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thomas.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Thomas is looking to counter punch.
Nordskov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thomas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nordskov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nordskov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nordskov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mads Nordskov dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Mads Nordskov's cut.
That's time! Thomas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Nordskov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Nordskov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nordskov throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nordskov, as that shot connected.
Thomas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nordskov.
Nordskov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nordskov tries a quick counter leg kick but Thomas is wise to it.
Nice jab there from Nordskov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nordskov.
Nordskov thumps Thomas with a low kick.
Nordskov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nordskov sizes up Thomas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Nordskov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thomas.
A swing and a miss from Nordskov.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Nordskov saw that one coming.
Thomas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thomas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nordskov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Nordskov scoring well with a low kick there.
Nordskov misses with the body kick
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Nordskov lands a jab.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nordskov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Thomas walks into a left hand.
Thomas thuds a left hand into Nordskov's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Thomas as he connects with a hook.
Nordskov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nordskov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas.
A jab from Nordskov misses.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nordskov punishes Thomas's body with a nice straight punch.
Nordskov connects with a leg kick. Thomas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nordskov cracks a nice hook into Thomas's ribs.
Tom Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Thomas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
It looked like Thomas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nordskov misses with a jab to the body
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nordskov tries to land a leg kick but Thomas saw it coming and moves away.
Thomas throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Thomas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nordskov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nordskov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thomas takes a step back to recover.
A big right from Thomas misses.
Thomas throws a hook to the side of Nordskov's head but Nordskov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Nordskov moves away and avoids it.
Nordskov catches Thomas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nordskov scores with a leg kick.
Nordskov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nordskov throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Nordskov clinches up with Thomas and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Nordskov on the inside.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Thomas controls the action.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Nordskov. #BC2#
Nordskov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 45:50
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 45:50
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mads Nordskov!
Mads Nordskov is the new bantamweight champion!
Mads Nordskov made sure to mention his sponsor, Aspire Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: PFC 10 Tournament Finals
Date: Jan 19, 2018

#R1#
Blaze scores with a hook.
Nordskov throws a leg kick
and Blaze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blaze looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nordskov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blaze was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blaze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Nordskov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Blaze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nordskov.
Blaze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Nordskov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blaze is able to avoid easily.
Blaze appears to be looking for a big counter.
A jab from Nordskov finds it's way through Blaze's defenses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nordskov.
Blaze blocks a head kick by Nordskov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordskov moves away.
Nordskov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nordskov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nordskov lands a leg kick that knocks Blaze off balance momentarily.
Nordskov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Blaze really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nordskov looks to land a left hand but Blaze moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Blaze takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Nordskov moves into the clinch successfully.
Nordskov tries a body shot but Blaze blocks it.
Nordskov lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Nordskov.
Nordskov has Blaze pressed against the cage, preventing Blaze from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nordskov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Blaze breaks from the clinch.
Nordskov is looking to score with low kicks.
Blaze appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice body kick there by Nordskov.
Nordskov looks to clinch
and Blaze counters with a straight right hand.
Nordskov swings widly with a right hand
and Blaze counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nordskov scores with a leg kick.
Nordskov throws a leg kick
and Blaze counters with a series of strikes. Nordskov will be more careful next time no doubt.
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 doesn't manage to clinch there - Blaze circles away.
Blaze appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Blaze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blaze is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
Nordskov lands with a shot to the body.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Blaze is just out of range.
Blaze takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blaze digs a good hook to Nordskov's body.
Nordskov throws a poor cross that misses
and Blaze counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice body kick there by Nordskov.
Nordskov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blaze is looking for a counter combo.
Nordskov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blaze on the side of the head.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nordskov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Blaze takes a step back to recover.
Blaze lands a nice hook to Nordskov's body. Nordskov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blaze is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T3#
Nordskov takes a swing at Blaze's ribcage but misses.
Blaze is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nordskov.
Nordskov looks for the body kick but Blaze saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Blaze misses its target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nordskov, as that shot connected.
Nordskov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blaze paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No joy there for Blaze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nordskov looks to throw a body kick
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab.
Nordskov misses with a kick to the body
and Blaze counters with a series of strikes. Nordskov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nordskov misses with a hook. Blaze ducked under it nicely.
Blaze throwing a counter right hand but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Nordskov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blaze avoids a kick to the body.
Blaze is looking for a counter combo.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut. Blaze saw that one coming.
Blaze looks to land a combination but Nordskov avoids it well.
Nordskov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
Blaze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaze moves out of range of the strikes.
Blaze swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nordskov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blaze throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nordskov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Nordskov misses.
Blaze checks a leg kick.
Blaze is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nordskov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blaze is looking to counter punch.
Nordskov misses with a body punch
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
Nordskov misses with a hook
and Blaze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nordskov throws a big shot that misses.
Nordskov misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Blaze on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Nordskov lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mads Nordskov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nordskov loads up on a big right hand but Blaze slips the punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blaze.
Nordskov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nordskov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nordskov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nordskov throws a jab but it's blocked by Blaze.
Blaze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nordskov.
Nordskov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blaze looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaze tries to move into range but Nordskov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nordskov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blaze sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Blaze was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nordskov.
Blaze scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nordskov doesn't seem bothered though.
Nordskov scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blaze is looking to counter punch.
Nordskov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Blaze's calf.
Blaze bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nordskov moves out of range as Blaze strikes.#T1#
Nordskov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Nordskov clinches up against the cage.
Nordskov tries to work over Blaze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blaze wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nordskov has him pressed against the cage.
Nordskov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blaze is trying to break the clinch but Nordskov has him pressed against the cage.
Blaze has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nordskov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blaze is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Blaze wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blaze wants to get back to striking at distance but Nordskov won't allow it.
Blaze working hard to break the clinch.
Nordskov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nordskov works on Blaze's body with a couple of short punches.
Blaze's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Nordskov. #ROC2#
Blaze is rocked!
Good body shot from Nordskov.
Oh Blaze is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nordskov prevents Blaze from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Nordskov tries a body shot but Blaze blocks it.
Nordskov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaze can't break the clinch.
Nordskov misses with a body punch.
Nordskov misses with a punch to the body.
Blaze tries to break the clinch but Nordskov is controlling the position.
Blaze seems to have got his legs back now.
Nordskov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nordskov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blaze.
Nordskov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Nordskov.
Blaze tries to circle away but Nordskov has him pinned against the cage.
Nordskov pushes Blaze back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Blaze's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blaze goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Blaze breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Nordskov clinches up with Blaze and pushes him back against the cage.
Blaze is trying to push Nordskov away but Nordskov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Still in the clinch, Nordskov scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blaze.
Nordskov pushes Blaze back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blaze is trying to break free.#T3#
Nordskov cracks Blaze with a nice body shot.
Blaze can't break the clinch.
Nordskov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blazes head.
Nordskov lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Blaze to his knees! Nordskov keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mads Nordskov!
After the big win, Mads Nordskov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Aspire Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Santana Blaze had this to say: ' '.

Event: Aspire 95: Green vs Souvlaki 2
Date: Dec 24, 2017

#R1#
Nordskov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marshall.
Nordskov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marshall throws out the jab.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Marshall is just out of range.
Marshall loads up on a big right hand but Nordskov slips the punch.
Nordskov walks into a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Marshall feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nordskovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nordskov lands with a cross.
Nordskov misses with a hook.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Marshall is looking to counter punch.
Marshall connects with a body shot.
Good exchange - Nordskov coming out on top.
Nordskov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A punch lands to the side of Marshall 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slow jab from Nordskov misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marshall throws a lazy right hand but Nordskov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marshall scores with a sloppy right hand. Nordskov should have avoided that one.
A punch lands to the side of Marshall 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marshall misses with a looping right.
Marshall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marshall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nordskov.
Marshall throwing a counter right hand but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Marshall fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nordskov on the side of the head.#T1#
Nordskov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marshall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nordskov.
Marshall is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nordskov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nordskov lands a really nice looking cross but Marshall seems unphased.
Marshall's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nordskov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marshall scrambles back to his feet.
Nordskov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marshall has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tōshi in the buildup to the fight.
Nordskov scores with a leg kick.
Marshall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marshall throws a big shot that misses.
Marshall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nordskov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marshall misses with an uppercut. Nordskov saw that one coming.
Marshall walks into a jab.
Nordskov misses with a kick to the body.
Marshall misses with a straight left.
Nordskov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nordskov lands a really nice looking cross but Marshall seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Marshall.
Marshall misses with a looping left.#T2#
Nordskov misses the shot to the body.
Nordskov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marshall.
Nordskov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Marshall throws out a loose jab but Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marshall. Nordskov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nordskov is looking to clinch.
Nordskov avoids the body shot from Marshall.
Nordskov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marshall.
Marshall just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Nordskov.
Marshall misses with a lunging right hand
and Nordskov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marshall throws out a powerful jab.
Marshall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marshall misses with an uppercut. Nordskov saw that one coming.
Nordskov looks for the body kick but Marshall saw that one coming.
Marshall is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A cross from Nordskov lands.
Marshall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nordskov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Marshall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marshall misses with the combination.
Nice defenses there by Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Marshall's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nordskov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marshall scrambles back to his feet.
Marshall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
Nordskov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Marshall lands a lovely overhand right.
Marshall throws an overhand right that lands on Nordskov's shoulder, as Nordskov tries to avoid the shot.
Nordskov connects with a leg kick. Marshall looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nordskov slips a straight right by Marshall.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nordskov takes one to the side of the head.
Nordskov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Marshall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
Marshall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Marshall. Those never looked like landing.
Marshall feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nordskovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
Nordskov throws a jab but it's blocked by Marshall.
Marshall loads up on a big right hand but Nordskov slips the punch.
A jab from Marshall misses.
Nordskov looks to land a right hand but Marshall moved out of range.
Nordskov looks to land a right hand but Marshall moved out of range.
Nordskov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marshall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marshall throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov catches Marshall with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nordskov misses with a kick to the body.
Nordskov misses the jab.
Marshall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nordskov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Marshall under the eye.
Nordskov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marshall stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nordskov.
Nordskov connects with a right hand. Marshall shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nordskov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marshall moves out of range of the body kick.
Marshall throws a hook but Nordskov blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mads Nordskov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Marshall throws an overhand right that lands on Nordskov's shoulder, as Nordskov tries to avoid the shot.
Mads Nordskov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marshall takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nordskov throws a sloppy body shot
and Marshall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crunch! Nordskov slams his shin into Marshall's torso.
Marshall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Marshall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marshall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marshall moves out of range of the body kick from Nordskov.
Marshall is looking to counter the offense by Nordskov and move into the clinch.
Nordskov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nordskov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nordskov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body kick from Nordskov.
Marshall throws a lazy uppercut
and Nordskov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook 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!
Marshall loads up on a big right hand but Nordskov slips the punch.
Nordskov cracks Marshall with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good leg kick by Nordskov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Marshall checks the leg kick.
Marshall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
Marshall just misses with a punch to the body.
Marshall moves out of range as Nordskov strikes.#T1#
Nordskov takes a swing at Marshall's ribcage but misses.
Marshall thuds his right hand into Nordskov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marshall throws a hook but Nordskov blocks it.
Marshall takes one to the chin there.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nordskov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Marshall misses with a hook to the body
enabling Nordskov to counter with a crisp jab.
Marshall feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nordskovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Marshall blocks the body kick.
Marshall throwing a counter right hand but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Nordskov throws a hook but Marshall avoids it easily.
Marshall 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 steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marshall.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Marshall might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nordskov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marshall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nordskov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Marshall takes a step back to recover.
Marshall cracks Nordskov with an open hand slap.
Marshall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Marshall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
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 walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Marshall misses the target. #T2#
A shot to the body from Nordskov misses
and Marshall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nordskov looks to throw the jab but Marshall is out of range.
Nordskov throws the kick towards the body but Marshall avoids it.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut
and Marshall counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nordskov.
Marshall connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nordskov tries to clinch but Marshall moves out of range.
Marshall misses with an uppercut. Nordskov saw that one coming.
Marshall throws a body shot but no joy.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Marshall is just out of range.
Marshall is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nordskov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Marshall misses the jab.
A right-left combo lands from Marshall. #CUT#
It looks like Mads Nordskov has been cut.
Nordskov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Marshall misses with a hook.
Nordskov ducks under a wild hook from Marshall.
Nordskov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marshall finds it's way round the side to connect with Nordskov's head.
A good leg kick by Nordskov.
Marshall swings widly with a right hand
and Nordskov counters with a solid body kick. #T3#
Marshall misses with a straight left.
Marshall blocks a head kick by Nordskov.
Nice defenses there by Marshall.
Marshall throwing a counter right hand but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Marshall misses with a body shot.
Nordskov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nordskov slips under a jab.
Marshall throws a shot to the body.
Marshall loads up on a big right hand but Nordskov slips the punch.
Nordskov throws a push kick but Marshall slaps the foot to one side.
Nordskov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marshall.
Marshall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marshall.
Good exchange - Nordskov coming out on top.
Nordskov lands with an uppercut that bounces Marshall off the cage and back into range.
A swing and a miss from Nordskov.
Marshall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nordskov counters with an inside leg kick.
Marshall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nordskov. #T4#
Nordskov looks to land a right hand but Marshall moved out of range.
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 avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marshall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marshall just misses with a punch to the body.
Marshall walks into a left hand.
Nordskov cracks a nice hook into Marshall's ribs.
A jab from Marshall misses.
Marshall misses the jab.
Nordskov cracks Marshall with a right hand to the side of the head.
Marshall takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nordskov throws out a loose jab but Marshall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marshall misses with an uppercut.
Marshall throws a jab but it's blocked by Nordskov.
A head kick misses from Nordskov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marshall scores with a decent looking hook.
Nordskov clobbers Marshall with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marshall misses with a body punch
and Marshall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nordskov is looking to slow Marshall down with leg kicks.
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.
The cut man is working on Mads Nordskov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Marshall's corner calls for a 1-2. Marshall obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marshall moves out of range as Nordskov strikes.
Marshall throwing a counter right hand but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Marshall connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Nordskov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marshall misses with some punches.
Nordskov digs a right hand into Marshall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marshall's gas tank.
Nordskov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marshall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marshall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nordskov.
Marshall takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nordskov.
A short right from Nordskov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marshall.
Marshall blocks an uppercut.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Marshall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nordskov.
Marshall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nordskov is leaning against Marshall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marshall lands with a left to the head.
Marshall tries to work over Nordskov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marshall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nordskov prevents a body shot from Marshall.
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Marshall.
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Marshall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marshall tries a body shot but Nordskov blocks it.
Nordskov misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nordskov.
Marshall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nordskov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Nordskov fails to land.
Nordskov lands a hook that snaps the head of Marshall backwards.
Nordskov misses with a punch on the inside.
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Marshall. #T2#
Marshall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nordskov pushes Marshall back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marshall lands a shoulder strike.
Marshall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nordskov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nordskov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Nordskov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nordskov.
Nordskov blocks a body shot from Marshall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marshall.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Marshall controls his hands.
Nordskov scores with a shoulder strike.
Nordskov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Marshall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marshall scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Marshall. #T3#
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Marshall controls his hands.
Marshall throws a punch but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marshall's elbow.
Nordskov blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Marshall - that landed with a thud.
Marshall tries to throw a body punch but Nordskov avoids it by throwing Marshall back against the cage.
Marshall lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nordskov.
Marshall misses with some punches.
Nordskov lands a hook that snaps the head of Marshall backwards.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mads Nordskov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short uppercut from Nordskov.
Nordskov tries a body shot but Marshall blocks it.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Marshall controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marshall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Marshall avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Marshall controls his hands. #T4#
Nordskov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marshall scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Nordskov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marshall throws a lazy right hand but Nordskov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marshall loads up on a big right hand but Nordskov slips the punch.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marshall.
An attempted straight right counter from Marshall misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marshall takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nordskov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Marshall on the side of the head.
Marshall just misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marshall.
A shot to the liver by Nordskov. Beautiful body shot.
Nordskov avoids the body shot from Marshall.
Marshall will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nordskov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nordskov tries to close the distance and clinch but Marshall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nordskov slips a straight right by Marshall.
Nordskov cracks the inside of Marshall's front leg.
Tobias Marshall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nordskov tests Marshall's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Nordskov clinches up against the cage.

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 William Gold scores the fight 28:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mads Nordskov!
Mads Nordskov gave a mention to Aspire Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Aspire 91: Green v Lee
Date: Nov 26, 2017

#R1#
Nordskov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hayford throws a hook to the side of Nordskov's head but Nordskov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nordskov lands with a hook. Hayford tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hayford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nordskov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nordskov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hayford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nordskov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hayford.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordskov. Hayford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nordskov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nordskov throws a shot from downtown. Hayford moves away and avoids it.
Hayford tries to close the distance and clinch but Nordskov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hayford scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nordskov lands with an uppercut that bounces Hayford off the cage and back into range.
Nordskov lands with a straight right. Hayford didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Hayford moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nordskov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordskov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nordskov misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nordskov. #T1#
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nordskov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nordskov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hayford blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Nordskov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nordskov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nordskov lands with a good body shot.
Nordskov throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Hayford has closed the distance and engaged Nordskov in a clinch.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hayford is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nordskov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hayford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Hayford has a couple of punches blocked by Nordskov.
Hayford lands with a left to the head.
Nordskov misses with a punch on the inside.
Nordskov misses with a punch to the body.
Hayford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hayford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hayford has Nordskov pressed against the cage, preventing Nordskov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Nordskov lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hayford misses with some punches.
Nordskov digs a right hand underneath Hayford's ribcage. Hayford let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hayford prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Nordskov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Hayford.
Hayford lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Hayford.
Nordskov misses with a punch on the inside.
Nordskov is working Hayford over against the cage.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nordskov lands a shot to the body.
Nordskov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hayford scores with a shoulder strike.
Hayford has a couple of punches blocked by Nordskov.
Nordskov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hayford swings wildly with an uppercut but Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nordskov misses with some punches. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hayford.
Hayford blocking some punches.
Hayford pushes Nordskov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hayford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Hayford avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Nordskov lands with a left to the head.
Nordskov tries to work over Hayford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nordskov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Nordskov fails to land.
Hayford prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hayford or not. #BC2#
Nordskov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Hayford fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nordskov, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hayford.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hayford controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nordskov.
A short uppercut from Nordskov.
Hayford blocks a body shot from Nordskov. #T4#
Hayford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Nordskov on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hayford misses with a body punch.
Hayford swings wildly with an uppercut but Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hayford controls his hands.
Nordskov working aggressively here.
Nordskov working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Nordskov fails to land.
Hayford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hayford pushes Nordskov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nordskov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nordskov tries to work over Hayford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hayford lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Hayford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nordskov working aggressively here.
Hayford throws a punch but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Hayford throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hayford.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mads Nordskov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hayford throws a shot to the body. #CL#
Hayford instigates a clinch.
Hayford misses with some punches.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
Hayford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nordskov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nordskov misses with a body punch.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hayford controls his hands.
Hayford struggles to land a body shot inside as Nordskov controls his hands.
Nordskov misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Hayford.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Hayford.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hayford controls his hands.
Hayford lands a body punch.
Hayford can't find room to land a body shot as Nordskov controls the action.
Hayford working aggressively here.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Nordskov. #BC#
Hayford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Nordskov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big left from Nordskov misses.
Nordskov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hayford's sensitive parts.
Nordskov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nordskov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Hayford has Nordskov up against the cage in a clinch.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hayford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Nordskov as the two fighters clinch.
Hayford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hayford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nordskov tries a body shot but Hayford blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Hayford fails to land.
Hayford can't find room to land a body shot as Nordskov controls the action.
Nordskov works on Hayford's body with a couple of short punches.
Nordskov lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Nordskov fails to land.
Hayford misses with some punches. #T2#
Hayford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nordskov blocks an uppercut.
Hayford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hayford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nordskov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Hayford avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Hayford lands a hook that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Hayford keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nordskov's efforts to push away.
Nordskov misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nordskov.
Hayford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hayford blocks an uppercut.
Nordskov lands an uppercut.
Hayford prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hayford's elbow.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Nordskov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T3#
Nordskov tries to work over Hayford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Nordskov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hayford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nordskov blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hayford.
Hayford tries a body shot but Nordskov blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nordskov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hayford.
Hayford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hayford lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hayford.
Hayford softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hayford lands with a light punch inside.
Nordskov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nordskov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nordskov misses with a body punch. #T4#
Hayford misses with some punches.
Nordskov misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Nordskov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nordskov is looking to chop away at Hayford's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hayford misses with an uppercut. Nordskov saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordskov. Hayford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hayford tries to clinch up.
Nordskov wants to clinch up but Hayford keeps it at a distance.
Nordskov lands a slapping body shot.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hayford moves away.
Hayford misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hayford checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Hayford clinches.
Hayford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Hayford scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hayford lands a left hand.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Hayford avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hayford.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Isaac Hayford will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Nordskov darts in and clinches Hayford up against the cage.
Hayford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nordskov's elbow.
Hayford throws a head punch that misses.
Hayford lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nordskov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hayford misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hayford.
A short body shot lands from Nordskov as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Hayford as the two fighters clinch.
Hayford prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a punch on the inside.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Hayford controls the action.
Hayford lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayford has a couple of punches blocked by Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a body punch.
Nordskov lands a left hand.
Hayford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov tries to work over Hayford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nordskov lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Nordskov lands with a light punch inside.
Hayford pushes Nordskov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hayford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov prevents a body shot from Hayford.
Hayford blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Hayford.
Nordskov lands an uppercut.
Nordskov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov is leaning against Hayford and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Nordskov.
Hayford lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hayford misses with some punches.
Nordskov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hayford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hayford misses with a punch to the body.
Hayford is leaning against Nordskov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hayford misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Good body shot from Nordskov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nordskov.
Nordskov lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayford scores with a hook to the body.
Hayford digs a right hand underneath Nordskov's ribcage. Nordskov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hayford prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a punch on the inside.
Hayford stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nordskov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nordskov. #BC2#
Nordskov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nordskov thows a body kick. Hayford tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hayford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
Nordskov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hayford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hayford throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hayford tries to clinch up but Nordskov circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Hayford connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hayford closes the distance but Nordskov moves to the side
letting Nordskov counter with a right hand.
Nordskov scores with a shot to the body.
Hayford cracks Nordskov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hayford on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hayford takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nordskov throws a chopping leg kick but Hayford manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hayford slips a jab from Nordskov.
Hayford tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nordskov manages to circle out of the way.
Hayford takes one to the side of the head.
Hayford lands with an uppercut that bounces Nordskov off the cage and back into range.
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 Hayford has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hayford and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hayford moves in looking to clinch but Nordskov pushes him off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hayford doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hayford was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut. Hayford saw that one coming.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Hayford moves out of range. #T4#
Nordskov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hayford wants to clinch up but Nordskov keeps it at a distance.
Hayford moves out of range of the strikes.
Hayford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nordskov throws a low kick but Hayford moves out of range easily.
Hayford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hayford 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.
Hayford moves out of range as Nordskov throws a body kick.
Jab from Hayford.
Hayford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nordskov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hayford has time to react.
Donk. Nordskov catches Hayford right on the button with a cross.
Nordskov loads up on a big right hand but Hayford slips the punch.
Hayford is looking to clinch.
Nordskov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hayford doesn't seem bothered though.
Hayford ducks under a wild hook from Nordskov.
Hayford misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mads Nordskov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mads Nordskov!
Mads Nordskov made sure to mention his sponsor, Aspire Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: Aspire 87: Green v McGee
Date: Nov 01, 2017

#R1#
Nordskov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Judah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Judah.
Nordskov throws a jab when Judah was well out of range.#CL2#
Nordskov rushes Judah and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Judah misses with a punch on the inside.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Judah avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Nordskov gets through Judah's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Judah tries to work over Nordskov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Judah.
Judah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Judah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Judah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Judah's elbow.
Judah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Judah.
Judah lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nordskov misses with some punches.
Judah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Judah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Judah avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Nordskov blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Nordskov misses with a body punch. #BC#
Judah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Judah misses the shot to the body.
Judah throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Judah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Judah connects with the punch.
Nordskov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nordskov throws a chopping leg kick but Judah manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nordskov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nordskov defending well as Judah loads up on a big left hand.
Nordskov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nordskov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Judah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Judah misses.
Judah digs a good hook to Nordskov's body.
Judah moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Judah scores with a three punch combo! #CUT#
It looks like Mads Nordskov has been cut.
Judah throws a shot from downtown. Nordskov moves away and avoids it.
Nordskov is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Nice jab there from Nordskov.
Nice body kick from Nordskov.
Judah staying out of range there.
Judah is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Judah misses with a body shot.
Judah just misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov throws a sloppy body shot
and Judah counters with a right hand to the body.
Nordskov is looking to clinch but Judah is avoiding it.
Judah turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Judah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nordskov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nordskov thuds his shin into the meat of Judah's side.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nordskov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Judah momentarily.
Nordskov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nordskov scores with a jab to the body.
Judah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Judah checks a low kick from Nordskov.
Judah misses the shot to the body.
Judah scores with a nice head shot.
Nordskov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Nordskov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Judah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nordskov throws a hook but Judah blocks it.
Judah tries a head kick but it misses.
Judah swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range.
Crunch! Nordskov slams his shin into Judah's torso.
Nordskov blocks a jab.
Nordskov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Judah will feel that in the morning.
Judah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Judah throws a head kick but Nordskov moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nordskov! But no joy.
Judah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nordskov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nordskov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Judah on the side of the head.
Judah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Judah connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Judah throws a nice looking combination but Nordskov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nordskov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Judah throws a big shot that misses.
Judah drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Nordskov looks to land a right hand but Judah moved out of range.
Judah throws a right hand that Nordskov ducks under and follows up with a left that Nordskov also avoids with ease.
Nordskov throws out a counter right but Judah avoids it with no problem.
Judah lands a high kick!
Judah misses with a body punch
letting Nordskov counter with a right hand.
Nordskov punishes Judah's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Nordskov misses the target.
A jab from Nordskov misses.
Judah takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Judah staying out of range there.
Nordskov scores with a shot to the body.
Nordskov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nordskov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Judah has time to react.
Nordskov missing with a left hand there. Judah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nordskov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Judah had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Judah throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nordskov counters with a body kick that stops Judah in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Judah takes one to the chin there.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nordskov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nordskov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Judah stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mads Nordskov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mads Nordskov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Judah avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
Judah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Judah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nordskov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Judah moves out of range of the strikes.
Nordskov throws a leg kick which misses Judah's front leg but catches the back leg as Judah tries to avoid it.
Mads Nordskov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nordskov.
Judah is looking to wear down Nordskov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nordskov throws a looping overhand right but Judah ducks down to avoid it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nordskov. Judah shrugs it off though.
Nordskov tries to land a front kick but Judah steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A counter left hand to the body from Judah misses its target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nordskov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nordskov lands with a good body shot.
Nordskov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nordskov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Judah stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
An inside leg kick lands from Nordskov.
Nordskov blocks a head kick by Judah.
Nordskov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Judah looks to land a left hand but Nordskov moved out of range nicely.
Judah takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nordskov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Judah will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Judah defending well as Nordskov loads up on a big left hand.
Judah misses with an uppercut
and Nordskov counters with a stiff right hand.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Judah moves out of range.
Judah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nordskov was well out of range. Poor timing from Judah.
Judah moves out of range as Nordskov throws a body kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Nordskov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Judah throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nordskov on the side of the head.
Nordskov misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Judah.
Good shot there by Nordskov.
Nordskov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nordskov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice shot lands for Judah.
Nordskov takes a swing at Judah's ribcage but misses.
Judah stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nordskov.
Nordskov scores with a jab to the body.
Nordskov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Judah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordskov moves away.
Nordskov misses the shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T2#
Judah with a nice cross.
Judah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a low kick.
Nordskov throws a jab when Judah was well out of range.
Judah misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick misses from Nordskov.
Nordskov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nordskov's corner calls for a 1-2. Nordskov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Judah throws a leg kick but Nordskov moved away.
Nordskov lands with an uppercut that bounces Judah off the cage and back into range.
Nordskov lands a head shot.
Nordskov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Judah.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Judah.
Judah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordskov. Judah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nordskov loads up on a big right hand but Judah slips the punch.#T3#
Judah finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut
and Judah counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nordskov slips under a jab.
Nordskov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nordskov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nordskov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nordskov is looking to slow Judah down with leg kicks.
Nordskov looks to land a body kick but Judah moved away.
Nordskov digs a good body shot into Judah's ribs.
Judah misses with a body shot.
Nordskov takes a swing at Judah's ribcage but misses.
Judah throws a body shot but no joy.
Judah throws a series of punches but Nordskov moves out of range.
Judah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Nordskov finds it's way through Judah's defenses.
A shot to the liver by Judah. Beautiful body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Judah - that will leave a mark!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Nordskov scores with the left hand. Judah knows he should have avoided that one.
Judah throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nordskov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nordskov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Judah stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Judah lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Judah looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordskov is just out of range.
Judah just misses with a punch to the body.
Judah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nordskov with a hook.
Judah keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Judah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nordskov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nordskov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Judah.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Judah takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Judah gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Judah throws a head kick but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov lands a jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nordskov. Judah shrugs it off though.
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.
The cut man is working on Mads Nordskov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Nordskov misses.
A quick step to the side and Judah tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Judah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nordskov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Nordskov misses.
Nordskov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Judah throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Nordskov.
A telegraphed right hand from Nordskov misses the target.
Nordskov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Judah was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nordskov throws a good cross that connects.
Judah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Judah is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Judah misses with an uppercut. Nordskov saw that one coming.
Judah throws out a loose jab but Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nordskov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Judah moves out of range.
Nordskov scores with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Nordskov.
Some wild striking there from Nordskov. #T1#
Nordskov misses with a right hand
and Judah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nordskov cracks Judah with a good jab.
Nordskov throws a looping overhand right but Judah ducks down to avoid it.
Judah seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Judah scores with a jab to the head.
Nordskov missing with a left hand there. Judah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nordskov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Judah moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters circling - Nordskov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nordskov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Judah on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Judah 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.
The fighters circling - Nordskov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Judah misses with a double jab
and Nordskov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nordskov misses with a kick to the body.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Judah.
Judah will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Elijah Judah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nordskov catches Judah with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Judah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Nordskov walks into a left hand.
Nordskov ducks under a wild hook from Judah.
Judah takes a swing at Nordskov's ribcage but misses.
Judah scores with a head kick.
Judah takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nordskov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Judah doesn't seem bothered though.
Nordskov scores with a nice strike.
Nordskov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A slow jab from Judah misses its intended target.
Judah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nordskov thuds a left hand into Judah's body.
Nordskov lands a leg kick that knocks Judah off balance momentarily.
Judah misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Nordskov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Nordskov lands a slapping body shot.
Nordskov missing with a left hand there. Judah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Judah swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nordskov cracks Judah with a good jab.
Nordskov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Judah's hands.
A punch combination from Judah misses.
Judah takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nordskov connects with a crisp jab.
Judah scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nordskov in his tracks. #CL2#
Nordskov moves into range and clinches up with Judah.
Nordskov blocks an uppercut.
Judah throws a head punch that misses.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Judah's elbow.
Nordskov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Judah or not.
Judah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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 lands a hook that snaps the head of Judah backwards.
Judah 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 lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nordskov lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Nordskov lands with a short shot to the head.
Nordskov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Nordskov.
Judah lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Judah misses with a punch on the inside.
Judah lands with a left to the head.
Nordskov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Judah seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nordskov can turn it around.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Judah lands a right hand.
Judah misses with the head strike.
Nordskov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Judah backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Judah creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nordskov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Judah throws a head punch that misses.
Nordskov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nordskov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mads Nordskov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Judah can't find room to land a body shot as Nordskov controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Judah fails to land.
Nordskov scores with a shoulder strike.
Judah throws a head punch that misses.
Nordskov scores with a nice hook to the head.

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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold 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).

Event: Aspire 81: Susi v Skovgaard
Date: Oct 08, 2017

#R1#
Nordskov sizes up Atsushii with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Atsushii connects with a leg kick. Nordskov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Atsushii scores with a decent looking hook.
Nordskov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Atsushii.
Atsushii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nordskov moves out of range as Atsushii strikes.
Nordskov throws a body kick that misses.
Atsushii throws a sloppy head kick and Nordskov moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Atsushii.
Nordskov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Atsushii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And Nordskov counters with a quick kick to the body but Atsushii blocks it.
Nordskov misses with a low kick.
Good work by Nordskov as he checks the leg kick.
Atsushii misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nordskov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nordskov tries to clinch but Atsushii moves out of range.
A big left from Atsushii misses.
Atsushii with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nordskov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Atsushii under the eye.
Nordskov throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Atsushii throws a leg kick that misses.
Nordskov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nordskov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Atsushii fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nordskov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Atsushii has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Atsushii there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nordskov throws out a loose jab but Atsushii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atsushii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Atsushii lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nordskov throws a big shot that misses.
Nordskov misses with a head kick.
Atsushii follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nordskov misses with a looping left.
Atsushii lands a nice shot that snaps Nordskov's head back.
Atsushii misses with a lunging right hand
and Nordskov counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Nordskov connects with a looping right hand.
Atsushii looks to land a right hand but Nordskov moved out of range.
Nordskov looks to land a right hand but Atsushii moved out of range.
Nordskov moves out of range of the leg kick from Atsushii.
Atsushii on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T2#
Atsushii thuds a left hand into Nordskov's body.
Atsushii looks to land a left hand but Nordskov moved out of range nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Atsushii 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Atsushii checks the leg kick.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov throws a body kick that misses.
Atsushii was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nordskov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Atsushii takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nordskov misses with a straight right.
Nordskov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Atsushii wants to slow Nordskov down by chopping away at his legs.
Atsushii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nordskov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Atsushii.
Nordskov scores with a body shot.
Atsushii lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nordskov will feel that in the morning.
Nordskov avoids the body shot from Atsushii.
Atsushii throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nordskov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nordskov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Atsushii tries to work over Nordskov's front leg with a kick but Nordskov checks it.
Atsushii ducks under a wild hook from Nordskov.
Atsushii throws a looping overhand right but Nordskov ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atsushii manages to avoid it.
Atsushii follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nordskov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Atsushii's sensitive parts. #CL#
Atsushii tries to keep at a distance but Nordskov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Atsushii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Atsushii lands a nice uppercut.
Atsushii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards. #BC2#
Atsushii breaks the clinch.
Atsushii thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nordskov if he has to take too many more of those.
Atsushii ducks under a wild hook from Nordskov.
A swing and a miss from Nordskov.
Atsushii throws a half hearted mid kick.
Atsushii throws a front kick aimed at Nordskov's knee but Nordskov avoids it well.
Nice shot lands for Atsushii.
Nordskov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atsushii walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nordskov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nordskov lands a nice looking 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!
Atsushii throws an overhand right that lands on Nordskov's shoulder, as Nordskov tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Nordskov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nordskov missing with a left hand there. Atsushii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Atsushii 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.#T4#
Atsushii scores with a leg kick.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atsushii manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nordskov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nordskov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Nordskov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Atsushii counters with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordskov. Atsushii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nordskov scores with a nice strike.
Atsushii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nordskov throws a body kick that misses.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atsushii manages to avoid it.
Atsushii throws a solid leg kick but Nordskov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Atsushii.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atsushii was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
Nordskov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Atsushii tries to work over Nordskov's front leg with a kick but Nordskov checks it.
Nordskov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nordskov checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atsushii misses the shot to the body.
Atsushii misses with a low kick.
Atsushii misses with a straight left.
Nordskov throws a hook to the side of Atsushii's head but Atsushii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nordskov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mads Nordskov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nordskov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Atsushii checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Atsushii tries to land a body kick
and Nordskov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A jab lands there for Nordskov.
Nordskov looks to land a left hand but Atsushii moved out of range nicely.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atsushii manages to avoid it.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Atsushii is looking to slow Nordskov down with leg kicks.
Atsushii throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Atsushii cracks Nordskov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nordskov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nordskov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nordskov scores with a jab to the body.
Nordskov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Atsushii. That one must have hurt.
Nordskov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Atsushii is looking to land body kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Atsushii.
Atsushii misses with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nordskov blocks a jab.
Nordskov slips under a jab.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
Atsushii slips a jab from Nordskov.
A big left from Nordskov misses. #T1#
Atsushii needs to keep his hands up - Nordskov had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Atsushii darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nordskov misses with a looping left.
Atsushii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nordskov.
Nordskov tries a head kick but it misses.
Atsushii throws a low kick but Nordskov avoids it.
Atsushii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nordskov lands a head shot.
Atsushii blocks a head kick by Nordskov.
Nordskov throws the left hand but Atsushii avoids the punch easily.
Nordskov misses the jab.
Atsushii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nordskov. That did some damage!
Atsushii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Atsushii goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Atsushii misses with a low kick.
Nordskov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nordskov swings for the body but Atsushii moves out of range.
Atsushii let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nordskov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nordskov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T2#
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!
Atsushii throws a push kick but Nordskov slaps the foot to one side.
Atsushii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nordskov.
Atsushii misses with a body shot.
Atsushii on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nordskov. Nordskov obviously looking to wear him down.
Atsushii misses with a low kick.
Atsushii scores with a jab.
Atsushii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Atsushii jabs Nordskov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nordskov throws the left hand but Atsushii avoids the punch easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Atsushii.
Nordskov avoids the body shot from Atsushii.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Atsushii moves out of range.
Atsushii throws a wild body kick that Nordskov sees coming a mile off.
Nordskov misses with a looping left.
Atsushii looks for the body kick but Nordskov saw that one coming.
Nordskov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Atsushii.
Atsushii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nordskov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Atsushii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Atsushii connects with a crisp jab.
Nordskov scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Atsushii avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Atsushii! But no joy.
Atsushii throws the kick towards the body but Nordskov avoids it.
A shot to the body from Atsushii misses
and Nordskov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Atsushii throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Nordskov misses with a hook. Atsushii ducked under it nicely.
Nordskov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Atsushii scoring well with a low kick there.
Atsushii needs to keep his hands up - Nordskov had a free shot at his head there.
Atsushii blocks a jab.
Atsushii lands with a nice combination. Nordskov backs away looking to recover.
Atsushii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Atsushii checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nordskov missing with a left hand there. Atsushii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Atsushii wants to land a leg kick but Nordskov is out of range.
Atsushii throws a big shot that misses.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Atsushii is just out of range.
Kuroda Atsushii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Nordskov.
Atsushii lands a nice looking body kick.
Atsushii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Atsushii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nordskov.
Atsushii lands a nice shot that snaps Nordskov's head back.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nordskov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Atsushii's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nordskov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Atsushii scrambles back to his feet.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nordskov.
Nordskov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Atsushii.
Nordskov cracks Atsushii with an open hand slap.
Nordskov throws an overhand right that lands on Atsushii's shoulder, as Atsushii tries to avoid the shot.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Atsushii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Atsushii cracks a nice hook into Nordskov's ribs.
Atsushii takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Atsushii keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Atsushii.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Atsushii moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nordskov cracks Atsushii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Atsushii throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kuroda Atsushii will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nordskov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Atsushii has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Atsushii lands with a straight right. Nordskov didn't see that one coming.
Nice body kick there by Nordskov.
Atsushii loads up on a big right hand but Nordskov slips the punch.
Nordskov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nordskov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Atsushii throws out the jab.
Nordskov pushes Atsushii away with a front kick.
Atsushii feints and then cracks Nordskov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nordskov down.
Nordskov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nordskov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Atsushii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nordskov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Atsushii just manages to avoid it.
Atsushii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nordskov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nordskov scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nordskov lands with a straight right. Atsushii didn't see that one coming.
Nordskov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nordskov is looking to score with low kicks.
A jab from Nordskov finds it's way through Atsushii's defenses.
Atsushii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nordskov. That did some damage!
Nordskov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Atsushii throws out a loose jab but Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nordskov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Atsushii throws a leg kick but Nordskov moved away.
Nice shot by Atsushii.
Atsushii misses with a wild body shot.
Nordskov misses the shot to the body.
Atsushii thinks about the counter body kick.
Some wild striking there from Atsushii.
Nordskov throws an overhand right that lands on Atsushii's shoulder, as Atsushii tries to avoid the shot.
Atsushii tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Atsushii's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nordskov under the eye.
Atsushii defending well as Nordskov loads up on a big left hand.
Nordskov checks the leg kick.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Atsushii moves out of range.
Atsushii throws a hook but Nordskov avoids it easily.
Atsushii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atsushii manages to avoid it.
Atsushii avoids a kick to the body.
Atsushii misses with a hook.
Atsushii walks into a left hand. #CL#
Nordskov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Atsushii blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atsushii lands a left hand.
Nordskov prevents a body shot from Atsushii.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Atsushii.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Atsushii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards. #BC2#
Atsushii breaks the clinch.
Atsushii cracks Nordskov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nordskov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Atsushii throws a head kick that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nordskov.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nordskov.
Atsushii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nordskov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nordskov slips under a jab from Atsushii.
Nordskov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Atsushii is out of range and Nordskov settles back down.
Nordskov avoids the body shot from Atsushii. #T3#
Atsushii throws a body kick that misses.
Nordskov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Atsushii.
A slow jab from Nordskov misses its intended target.
Nordskov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nordskov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Atsushii misses the jab.
Nordskov blocks the body kick.
Atsushii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nordskov.
Atsushii needs to keep his hands up - Nordskov had a free shot at his head there.
Atsushii is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Atsushii moves forwards but Nordskov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Atsushii slips a straight right by Nordskov.
Atsushii steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nordskov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nordskov misses with a hook.
Atsushii steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nordskov. That one must have hurt.
Nordskov lands a leg kick that knocks Atsushii off balance momentarily.
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!
Atsushii tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Nordskov catches Atsushii right on the button with a cross.
Nordskov looks to throw the jab but Atsushii is out of range. #T4#
Atsushii throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A bone on bone clash there as Atsushii blocks the leg kick.
A big right from Nordskov misses.
Atsushii on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nordskov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nordskov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Some bone on bone action there as Nordskov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Atsushii wants to land a leg kick but Nordskov is out of range.
Atsushii misses with an uppercut
and Nordskov counters with a body kick that stops Atsushii in his tracks momentarily.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Atsushii is just out of range.
Atsushii replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nordskov blocks it well.
Nordskov lands a nice shot to the body.
Nordskov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nordskov throws a looping overhand right but Atsushii ducks down to avoid it.
Atsushii is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nordskov with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nordskov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Atsushii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nordskov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Atsushii thinks about the counter body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mads Nordskov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nordskov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mads Nordskov!
Mads Nordskov very nearly forgot to thank Aspire Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Aspire 77: Podolski v Souvlaki
Date: Sep 24, 2017

#R1#
McGee throws a body kick that misses.
Nordskov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nordskov checks a leg kick.
McGee throws a leg kick but Nordskov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nordskov swings for the body but McGee moves out of range.
Nordskov tries a head kick but it misses.
Nordskov connects with a leg kick. McGee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McGee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good leg kick by McGee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nordskov.
Nordskov keeps McGee at a distance using the push kick.
Nordskov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGee.
McGee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nordskov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circling - McGee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nordskov misses with a low kick.#T1##CL2#
McGee gets tackled into the cage by Nordskov. Nordskov maintains the clinch.
McGee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nordskov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGee or not.
McGee presses Nordskov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from McGee.
McGee presses Nordskov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nordskov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGee lands with a left to the head.
McGee misses with a punch on the inside.
McGee is leaning against Nordskov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGee throws a head punch that misses.
McGee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nordskov tries a body shot but McGee blocks it.
McGee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGee prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McGee seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nordskov can turn it around.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nordskov works on McGee's body with a couple of short punches.
Nordskov tries to work over McGee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nordskov misses with a punch on the inside.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as McGee controls his hands.
McGee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGee misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGee.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGee's elbow.
McGee misses with some punches.
McGee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Nordskov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Nordskov finds it's way through McGee's defenses.
A big left from McGee misses.
Nordskov connects with a body shot.
McGee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nordskov at a distance.
Nordskov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGee.
McGee keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McGee blocks the body kick. #T3#
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
McGee appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGee.
McGee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nordskov lands with a cross.
McGee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nordskov to score with a decent uppercut.
McGee scores with a nice strike.
McGee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nordskov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGee.
Nordskov lands a nice hook to McGee's body. McGee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Nordskov instigates a clinch.
McGee misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nordskov.
A shot in the inside from Nordskov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordskov misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from McGee. #BC#
McGee breaks the clinch. #T4#
McGee misses with a leg kick.
McGee avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
McGee thuds his right hand into Nordskov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nordskov jabs at McGee's body.
Nordskov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A cross from Nordskov lands.
Nordskov throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range.
McGee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nordskov looks to throw the jab but McGee is out of range.
McGee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from McGee.
McGee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nordskov's calf.
McGee lands a leg kick that knocks Nordskov off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov connects with an inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nordskov.
McGee checks a leg kick.
McGee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mads Nordskov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
McGee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Nordskov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McGee momentarily.
The fighters circling - McGee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nordskov throws a series of punches but McGee avoids them all with ease.
McGee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGee misses the shot to the body.
Nordskov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
McGee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but McGee is just out of range.
Nordskov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McGee misses the shot to the body.
Nordskov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McGee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGee throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nordskov throws a jab when McGee was well out of range.
McGee throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nordskov avoids it.
Nordskov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mads Nordskov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Nice body kick there by McGee.
A shot to the body from Nordskov misses
and McGee counters with a low kick, right behind Nordskov 's knee.
A shot to the body from Nordskov misses
and McGee counters with a nice uppercut.
Nordskov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGee throws out the jab.
Nordskov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGee jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nordskov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McGee misses with a few strikes there.
Nordskov cracks McGee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McGee just misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGee on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGee swats away the attempt to clinch by Nordskov.
McGee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nordskov thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Nordskov moves out of range of the body kick from McGee.
McGee lands a really nice looking cross but Nordskov seems unphased.
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 is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
McGee slips a straight right by Nordskov.
McGee circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGee throws a leg kick but Nordskov checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGee.
Nordskov closes the distance but McGee moves to the side
letting McGee counter with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nordskov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nordskov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nordskov lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
McGee throws a jab when Nordskov was well out of range.
McGee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nordskov misses the shot to the body.
Nordskov misses with a hook
and McGee counters with a body kick.
Nordskov scores with a nice strike.
Nordskov tries to land a leg kick but McGee saw it coming and moves away.
Nordskov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McGee. That one must have hurt.
Nordskov throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range.
Nordskov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McGee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGee connects with a jab.
Nordskov misses with a right hand
and McGee counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nordskov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nordskov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nordskov scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGee throws the kick towards the body but Nordskov avoids it.
McGee misses with a hook.#T4#
McGee on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McGee digs a good hook to Nordskov's body.
McGee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nordskov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nordskov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nordskov looks to land a left hand but McGee moved out of range nicely.
McGee throws the left hand but Nordskov avoids the punch easily.
Nordskov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That kick from McGee tenderised Nordskov's leg. Nordskov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nordskov throws a push kick but McGee slaps the foot to one side.
McGee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nordskov throws a wild body kick that McGee sees coming a mile off.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nordskov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nordskov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nordskov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McGee checks a low kick from Nordskov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riff McGee dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
McGee tried to score with a low kick but Nordskov checks it.
Nordskov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McGee is looking to score with low kicks.
McGee lands a glancing blow to the side of Nordskov's head.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Nordskov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGee lands a nice hook to Nordskov's body. Nordskov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nordskov takes a swing at McGee's ribcage but misses.
McGee tries to score with a low kick but Nordskov moves his leg out of the way.
A little jabbing left from Nordskov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nordskov throws a leg kick but McGee sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nordskov throws the kick towards the body but McGee avoids it.
McGee 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Nordskov.
McGee throws a jab when Nordskov was well out of range.
McGee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nordskov throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range.
McGee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
McGee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nordskov looks to land a right hand but McGee moved out of range.
McGee fakes the leg kick and cracks Nordskov in the body.
A good leg kick by McGee.
McGee throws out a powerful jab.
Nordskov slips under a jab.
McGee lands a glancing blow to the side of Nordskov's head.
Nordskov's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGee under the eye.
McGee fails with the takedown.
McGee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nordskov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordskov misses with a hook to the body
and McGee counters with a leg kick.
Nordskov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T2#
McGee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nordskovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nordskov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mads Nordskov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nordskov throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGee.
McGee blocks a head kick by Nordskov.
Nordskov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGee. McGee obviously looking to wear him down.
Nordskov moves out of range of the body kick.
McGee throws a jab when Nordskov was well out of range.
McGee throws a push kick but Nordskov slaps the foot to one side.
McGee misses with an uppercut. Nordskov saw that one coming.
Nordskov slips a straight right by McGee.
Nordskov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGee.
Nordskov misses with a lunging right hand
and McGee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nordskov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGee.
McGee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nordskov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGee.#T3#
McGee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nordskov moves into range and connects with a jab.
McGee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nordskov.
Nordskov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nordskov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McGee.
McGee lands a leg kick that knocks Nordskov off balance momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nordskov.
McGee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nordskov feints and then cracks McGee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGee down.
Nordskov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nordskov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGee scores with the left hand. Nordskov knows he should have avoided that one.
McGee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Nordskov misses.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut.
Nordskov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nordskov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Nordskov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McGee misses the jab.
McGee lands with an overhand left.
McGee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from McGee misses.
Nordskov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGee finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
McGee connects with a crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by McGee there.
Good work by Nordskov as he checks the leg kick.
Nordskov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McGee. That one must have hurt.
McGee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from McGee misses the target.
Nordskov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGee.
Nordskov throws an overhand right that lands on McGee's shoulder, as McGee tries to avoid the shot.
McGee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Riff McGee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGee 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riff McGee!

Event: Aspire 71: McGee v Ibu
Date: Sep 03, 2017

#R1#
Souvlaki throws out a powerful jab.
Souvlaki lands with a cross.
Nordskov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Souvlaki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nordskov scrambles back to his feet.
Koulouraki Souvlaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Souvlaki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nordskov is fending him off so far but Souvlaki persists. Nope, Nordskov circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Souvlaki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Souvlaki is keen to just control but Nordskov is a slippery customer.
Souvlaki throwing shots but Nordskov is blocking nicely.
Nordskov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Souvlaki.
Souvlaki is taking a breather. Nordskov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nordskov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Souvlaki scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nordskov is concentrating on defense, preventing Souvlaki from advancing position.
Nordskov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Souvlaki.
Nordskov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Souvlaki.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nordskov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Souvlaki stalling.
Nordskov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1#
Souvlaki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Souvlaki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nordskov tries to get to full guard but Souvlaki has control of the leg.
Souvlaki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Souvlaki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nordskov's head.
Souvlaki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Souvlaki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Souvlaki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nordskov's head.
Souvlaki throws a strike but Nordskov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Souvlaki looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Souvlaki wants to control from the top but Nordskov keeps moving.
Souvlaki is really struggling to control Nordskov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've been hearing that Souvlaki has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Souvlaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Souvlaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nordskov keeping moving, preventing Souvlaki from controlling successfully.
Souvlaki throws a big right hand that misses.
Nordskov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Souvlaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Souvlaki trying to control but Nordskov is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nordskov walks into a left hand.
Souvlaki connects with a single shot there.
Souvlaki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nordskov defends it nicely.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nordskov throws a lazy right hand but Souvlaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nordskov misses the jab.
Souvlaki misses with a wild body shot.
Nordskov throws out a powerful jab.
Souvlaki ducks under a wild hook from Nordskov.
Souvlaki moves out of range as Nordskov throws a body kick. #T4#
Nordskov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nordskov loads up on a big right hand but Souvlaki slips the punch.
Souvlaki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nordskov sprawls and moves away.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Souvlaki manages to avoid it.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nordskov.
Nordskov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Souvlaki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nordskov defends well and Souvlaki ends up having to push Nordskov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koulouraki Souvlaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Souvlaki or perhaps it was just good defense by Nordskov, which made it look bad.
Nordskov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Souvlaki doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
Souvlaki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nordskov!
Nordskov wants to control but Souvlaki postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koulouraki Souvlaki dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses the body punch
and Souvlaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Souvlaki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nordskov swivels and escapes.
Souvlaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a hook but Souvlaki avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Souvlaki is defended easily by Nordskov.
Mads Nordskov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Souvlaki is defended easily by Nordskov.
Nordskov is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koulouraki Souvlaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Souvlaki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Souvlaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Nordskov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Nordskov wants to sweep but no luck.
Souvlaki wants to control from the top but Nordskov keeps moving.
Souvlaki throwing strikes from guard but Nordskov blocks nicely.
Souvlaki trying to control but Nordskov is working from the bottom.
Souvlaki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nordskov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Souvlaki connects with a nice short shot to Nordskov's temple.
Nordskov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Souvlaki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Koulouraki Souvlaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Souvlaki is trying to control the action in half guard but Nordskov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Souvlaki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Souvlaki misses with a head shot. Nordskov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Souvlaki cracks Nordskov with a solid left hand.
Souvlaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Nordskov has wrist control.
Souvlaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Souvlaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Souvlaki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nordskov's guard.
Nordskov is controlling Souvlaki's trapped leg to prevent Souvlaki from advancing to side control.
Souvlaki wants to take a breather but Nordskov is having none of it.
Souvlaki has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Souvlaki with the ground and pound but Nordskov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Nordskov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Souvlaki stopping the sweep attempt from Nordskov.
Souvlaki trying to control but Nordskov is working from the bottom.
Souvlaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nordskov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Souvlaki throws an elbow that misses. Nordskov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Souvlaki's guard. Nice move by Nordskov!#REVB#
Souvlaki working a defensive guard here.
Souvlaki wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Souvlaki has his hands on Nordskov's head, controlling the position.
Souvlaki tries to strike from the bottom.
Souvlaki is trying to keep Nordskov in close.
Souvlaki looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nordskov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nordskov blocks the strikes from Souvlaki.
Souvlaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nordskov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Souvlaki gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Koulouraki Souvlaki will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A punch lands to the side of Souvlaki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nordskov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nordskov lands a jab to the head.
Souvlaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A head kick by Nordskov misses #TD#
and Souvlaki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nordskov's guard.
Souvlaki throws an elbow that misses. Nordskov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Souvlaki's guard. Nice move by Nordskov!#REVB#
Souvlaki trying to keep a closed guard but Nordskov is proving a slippery customer.
Nordskov content to stall in guard here.
Nordskov stopping the sweep attempt from Souvlaki.#T1#
Souvlaki throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Nordskov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Souvlaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nordskov is one step ahead there.
Souvlaki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nordskov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Souvlaki works over Nordskov with some ground and pound from guard.
Souvlaki throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Souvlaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Souvlaki throws an elbow that misses. Nordskov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Souvlaki's guard. Nice move by Nordskov!#REVB#
Souvlaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nordskov is one step ahead there.
Souvlaki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Souvlaki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nordskov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nordskov stopping the sweep attempt from Souvlaki.
Souvlaki working a defensive guard but Nordskov passes into half guard.
Nordskov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Souvlaki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nordskov is working away from the top position though.
Souvlaki wants to improve his position but Nordskov is controlling well.
Nordskov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Souvlaki wants to improve his position but Nordskov is controlling well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Souvlaki is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nordskov works Souvlaki's body with a nice hook.
Nordskov tries to move into range but Souvlaki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
No luck for Souvlaki with that takedown attempt.
Nordskov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nordskov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Souvlaki's head backwards.
Souvlaki fails with the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mads Nordskov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Souvlaki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koulouraki Souvlaki!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Koulouraki Souvlaki made sure he mentioned My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`), along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Aspire 67: Gracie vs Denke
Date: Aug 13, 2017

#R1#
Nordskov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nordskov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Carter scores with a punch to the head.
Carter dives in for a single leg takedown but Nordskov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nordskov is looking to score with low kicks.
We've been hearing reports that Carter has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Carter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nordskov.
Carter scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nordskov misses with a hook to the body
and Carter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carter throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Carter.
Carter tries to clinch but Nordskov is having none of it.
Nordskov tries a quick counter leg kick but Carter is wise to it.
Nordskov tries to work over Carter's front leg with a kick but Carter checks it.
Carter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nordskov's head.
Carter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Carter there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mads Nordskov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Nice jab there from Carter.
Carter looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordskov is just out of range.
Carter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from Nordskov misses.
Carter looks to land a combination but Nordskov avoids it well.
Nice cross by Nordskov.
Carter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Carter misses with a looping right.
Nordskov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Carter stuns Nordskov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nordskov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nordskov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
Carter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Carter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
Nordskov lands with a good body shot.
Nordskov throws a poor cross that misses
and Carter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nordskov throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Carter counters with a shoot takedown. Nordskov fights it but they end up in guard.
Carter trying to control but Nordskov is working from the bottom.
Carter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nordskov pulls Carter in to control the position.
Nordskov keeping moving, preventing Carter from controlling successfully.
Nordskov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Carter lands a couple of elbows.
Carter with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Carter wants to control from the top but Nordskov keeps moving.
Carter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carter throws a big right hand that misses.
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Nordskov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nordskov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Carter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jab, jab by Nordskov - just one landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nordskov. That's going to slow Carter down.
Nordskov throws a lazy body kick
and Carter counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Carter shoots in and gets a takedown into Nordskov's guard.
Nordskov seems keen to control Carter's posture.
Carter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Carter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Carter throwing strikes from guard but Nordskov blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Carter dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Nordskov throws a leg kick but Carter sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nordskov thuds his right hand into Carter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Carter slips under a jab.
Carter 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.
Carter misses the shot to the body.
Nordskov throws a jab but it's blocked by Carter.
A big left from Carter misses.
Carter misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov scores with a nice right hand.
Nordskov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Carter is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Carter displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Carter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Nordskov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Carter counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Carter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nordskov keeps working.
Carter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Carter throwing shots but Nordskov is blocking nicely.
Carter working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Nordskov's thigh. Nordskov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Nordskov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nordskov keeping full guard, as Carter tries to pass. #T2#
Carter is looking to advance position but Nordskov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Carter is desperately trying to improve his position but Nordskov has a good base and remains in mount.
Nordskov controlling the position easily from mount.
Carter tries to lock up and control but Nordskov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Carter is trying to escape the mount.
Carter is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Michael Carter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nordskov controlling from the full mount.
Carter sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Nordskov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Carter trying to hold on to Nordskov's head to control him but Nordskov postures up.
Carter is looking to get back to full guard here but Nordskov has managed to pass to side control instead.
Carter has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Carter is looking to regain half guard here but Nordskov keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Carter looking for a sweep but Nordskov has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Carter is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Nordskov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Carter.
Carter wants to clinch.
Nordskov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Carter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nordskov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Carter's head backwards.
Nordskov throws a looping overhand right but Carter ducks down to avoid it.
Carter lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carter appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Carter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
Carter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nordskov counters with a body kick that stops Carter in his tracks momentarily. #T1#
Carter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Carter missing with a left hand there. Nordskov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carter lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Nordskov misses the target.
Carter misses with a left hand
and Nordskov counters with an outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Carter misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nordskov! But no joy.
Michael Carter is winning the standup battle so far.
Nordskov staying out of range there.
Nordskov stuns Carter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nordskov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice jab there from Nordskov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nordskov misses with a hook. Carter ducked under it nicely. #T2##CL#
Carter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nordskov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Nordskov breaks from the clinch.
Nordskov throws the left hand but Carter avoids the punch easily.
Carter throws a series of punches but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good leg kick by Nordskov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nordskov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Carter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nordskov.
Nordskov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Carter blocks a leg kick.
Carter throwing a counter right hand but Nordskov manages to avoid it.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Carter. Nordskov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carter backing away here, and Nordskov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Carter lands the left hand.
Carter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carter misses with a hook. Nordskov ducked under it nicely.
Carter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Carter.
Nordskov scores with a jab to the head.
Carter slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Nordskov.
Carter goes for a double leg but Nordskov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nordskov continues to drive forward.
Nordskov takes one to the chin there.
Carter misses with a body shot. #T4#
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carter was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
Carter avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carter.
A quick step to the side and Carter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
Carter punishes Nordskov's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nordskov throws a leg kick but Carter moved away.
Carter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carter throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nordskov sizes up Carter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mads Nordskov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

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).

Event: Aspire 64: Slice vs Frankels
Date: Jul 30, 2017

#R1##CL#
Gracie moves into the clinch successfully.
Nordskov presses Gracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nordskov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD#
Gracie pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nordskov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nordskov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Nordskov stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nordskov defends well.
Nordskov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nordskov has passed into side control. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nordskov has control of an arm but Gracie manages to advance to Nordskov's back!#SUB#
Nordskov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gracie trying to control momentarily. #SUB#
Nordskov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #T3#
Gracie gets his hands free as Nordskov looks to control. #SUB#
Nordskov tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Gracie has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Nordskov is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rollo Gracie!
Rollo Gracie bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Aspire 50: McGee vs Gracie
Date: Jul 08, 2017

#R1#
Nordskov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kristian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nordskov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kristian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nordskov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kristian will feel that in the morning.
Nordskov jabs Kristian to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nordskov tries to land a front kick but Kristian steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nordskov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kristian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#
It looks like Mads Nordskov has been cut.
Nordskov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kristian moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov connects with a body shot that sends Kristian's belly button to the back.
Kristian throws a push kick but Nordskov slaps the foot to one side.
Nordskov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nordskov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kristian's hands.#CL2#
Kristian has Nordskov up against the cage in a clinch.
Nordskov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kristian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kristian controls his hands.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Kristian avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Kristian pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kristian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kristian.
Kristian throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kristian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nordskov misses with a body punch.
Kristian content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kristian throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kristian's elbow.
Nordskov tries to work over Kristian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nordskov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Nordskov.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nordskov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kristian stalling in the clinch but Nordskov improves position.
Nordskov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kristian lands an elbow just above Nordskov 's eye.
Nordskov misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Nordskov. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kristian lands a damaging elbow.
Kristian lands an elbow that stopped Nordskov in his tracks for a moment.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Kristian avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nordskov as Kristian tries to tie him up.
Nordskov lands a hook that snaps the head of Kristian backwards.
Kristian stalls.
Kristian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
A right hand to the body from Nordskov.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Kristian controls the action.
A short uppercut from Kristian.
Kristian has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nordskov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kristian can turn it around.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kristian obliges.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kristian controls his hands.
A short right from Nordskov.
Kristian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Kristian controls the action.
Kristian lands with a short shot to the head.
Nordskov lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Kristian prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Kristian working aggressively here.
Nordskov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kristian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kristian throws a punch but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Kristian struggles to land a body shot inside as Nordskov controls his hands.
Kristian lands a left hand.
Nordskov misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov gets underhooks to prevent Kristian's takedown attempt.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov tries a body shot but Kristian blocks it.
Kristian tries to score a body lock takedown but Nordskov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mads Nordskov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Kristian.
Nordskov misses with a body punch.
Kristian throws an elbow but it misses. #BC#
Nordskov manages to break the clinch.
Kristian bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nordskov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kristian is looking to land body kicks.
Nordskov thuds his shin into the meat of Kristian's side.#T4#
Kristian moves out of range as Nordskov strikes.
Kristian shoots in but no luck this time.
Kristian 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.
A lazy body kick from Nordskov
and Kristian counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nordskov cracks the inside of Kristian's front leg.
Nordskov throws a big shot that misses.
Kristian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kristian scores with a punch to the head.
Nordskov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nordskov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kristian takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kristian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nordskov thinks about countering with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov ducks right into an uppercut from Kristian.
Nordskov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#CL2#
Kristian has Nordskov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kristian misses with a punch on the inside.
Kristian blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mads Nordskov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mads Nordskov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nordskov jabs Kristian to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kristian misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Nordskov misses the target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a hook. Kristian ducked under it nicely.
Kristian misses with a body kick.
Nordskov is looking to counter punch.
Nordskov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kristian's head backwards.
Kristian feints and then cracks Nordskov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nordskov down.
Kristian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nordskov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nordskov throws a looping overhand right but Kristian ducks down to avoid it.
Nordskov throws a looping overhand right but Kristian ducks down to avoid it.
Kristian misses with an uppercut.
Kristian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nordskov counters with a big head kick but Kristian shrugs it off.
Kristian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kristian throws a lazy head kick
letting Nordskov counter with a right hand.
Kristian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kristian steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nordskov. That one must have hurt.
Kristian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Nice body punch from Nordskov.
A solid body kick from Nordskov.
Nordskov 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.
Kristian looks to clinch
and Nordskov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nordskov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kristian. Kristian circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#
Kristian is rocked!
Nordskov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kristian takes a step back to recover.
Kristian is still on wobbly legs! Can Nordskov finish him?
Nordskov throws a head kick that misses
and Kristian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kristian moves forwards but Nordskov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nordskov digs a good body shot into Kristian's ribs.
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 stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kristian.
A good leg kick by Nordskov.
Kristian defending well as Nordskov loads up on a big left hand.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Nordskov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kristian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nordskov connects with a leg kick. Kristian looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nordskov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kristian can do to turn this around?
Nordskov throws out a powerful jab.
Kristian is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Nordskov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Kristian closes the distance and clinches.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kristian's elbow.
Nordskov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kristian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kristian seems to have recovered his senses.
Nordskov cracks Kristian with a nice body shot.
Kristian takes a shot to the head.
Nordskov working aggressively here.
Nordskov lands a body shot.
Nordskov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kristian prevents Nordskov from breaking the clinch.
Kristian blocks an uppercut.
Nordskov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nordskov avoiding damage as Kristian throws knees to the body.
Nordskov tries to work over Kristian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nordskov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Nordskov. #T3#
Good body shot from Nordskov.
Kristian has a couple of punches blocked by Nordskov.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kristian blocking some punches.
Nordskov blocks a body shot from Kristian.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kristian throws an elbow but it misses.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kristian throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Nordskov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Michael Kristian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nordskov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kristian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nordskov throws a body kick that misses
and Kristian counters with an inside leg kick.
Good work by Kristian as he checks the leg kick.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kristian was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses the shot to the body.
Nordskov lands with a nice body kick. #T4#
Nordskov misses with a kick to the body.
Nordskov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kristian's head backwards.
Kristian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kristian tries to clinch but Nordskov moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kristian throws a head kick but Nordskov moves out of range.
Kristian tried to score with a low kick but Nordskov checks it.
Nordskov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kristian tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nordskov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kristian scores with a nice head shot.
Kristian fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kristian avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
Mads Nordskov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kristian looks to throw the jab but Nordskov is out of range.
Kristian takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kristian cracks a nice hook into Nordskov's ribs.
Kristian throws a push kick but Nordskov slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mads Nordskov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mads Nordskov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A low kick from Kristian misses
and Nordskov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kristian thows a leg kick but Nordskov checks it
and Nordskov counters with a thumping low kick.
Nordskov thuds a left hand into Kristian's body.
Kristian throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nordskov on the side of the head.
Kristian has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nordskov.
Kristian 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.
Decent striking displayed by Nordskov there.
Nordskov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kristian shoots in but no luck this time.
Nordskov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nordskov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kristian walks into a jab.
Kristian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
A swing and a miss from Nordskov.
Kristian misses with a kick to the body.
Nordskov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Kristian misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kristian throws a front kick aimed at Nordskov's knee but Nordskov avoids it well.
Kristian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nordskov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Nordskov misses with a body kick.
Kristian wants to counter the offense by Nordskov and move into the clinch position.
Kristian throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nordskov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nordskov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kristian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nordskov checks a leg kick.
Nordskov scores with a nice body kick.
Kristian tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nordskov counters with a nice uppercut.
Nordskov delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd cheers as Nordskov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kristian doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Nordskov does it's job there.
Nordskov cracks Kristian with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nordskov cracks a nice hook into Kristian's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Nordskov misses.
Kristian tries to counter with a clinch but Nordskov shakes him off and moves away.
Nordskov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kristian.
Nordskov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nordskov scores with a hook to the body. Kristian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kristian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Michael Kristian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL2#
Kristian clinches up against the cage.
Kristian swings wildly with an uppercut but Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nordskov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kristian backwards.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kristian controls his hands.
Nordskov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nordskov tries to work over Kristian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee calls for Kristian to work.
Kristian prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kristian controls his hands.
Nordskov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kristian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nordskov.
Kristian has Nordskov pressed against the cage, preventing Nordskov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kristian lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Kristian swings wildly with an uppercut but Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nordskov blocks a body shot from Kristian.
Kristian content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Kristian controls the action.
Kristian lands a body shot.
Michael Kristian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nordskov lands with a short shot to the head.
Kristian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kristian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nordskov.
Kristian is trying to stall.
Kristian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kristian lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov pushes Kristian back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nordskov tries to work over Kristian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kristian pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4#
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nordskov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kristian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kristian prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Kristian lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nordskov.
Nordskov blocks the elbow strike.
Nordskov works on Kristian's body with a couple of short punches.
Kristian pushes off an throws an elbow but Nordskov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
Nordskov breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kristian finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kristian looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nordskov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kristian.
Nordskov scores with a punch to the head.
Kristian takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kristian misses with a body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nordskov, as that shot connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mads Nordskov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nordskov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Aspire 45: Hayes vs Gracie
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
Gotti shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nordskov eats them both and turns towards Gotti to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Good shot there by Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Gotti counters with a takedown into side control.
Gotti looking to control but instead Nordskov has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Gotti trying to control the pace.
Gotti has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nordskov is refusing to be controlled, as Gotti sits in half guard.
Gotti prevents Nordskov from improving his position.
Nordskov is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotti content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Nordskov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gotti trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Gotti looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gotti in particular looking to stall.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gotti stalling away here and it's allowed Nordskov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gotti looking to pass the guard.
Nordskov keeping moving, preventing Gotti from controlling successfully.
Gotti tries to free his leg and advance position but Nordskov is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gotti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Gotti throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gotti.
Nordskov misses with a hook.
Gotti misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nordskov.
Gotti works the jab nicely.#TD#
Gotti drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nordskov is pulling down on Gotti's head to control his posture.
Gotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Nordskov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gotti passes into half guard.
Gotti not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nordskov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T4#
Nordskov is refusing to be controlled, as Gotti sits in half guard. #SUB#
Gotti wants to work for an arm triangle but Nordskov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nordskov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nordskov is trying to get back to full guard.
Gotti is trying to control the action in half guard but Nordskov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gotti trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Gotti is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Gotti dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nordskov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nordskov dodges the punch combination from Gotti.
Nordskov looks for the body kick but Gotti saw that one coming.
Gotti scores with a nice strike.
Nordskov throws a wild body kick that Gotti sees coming a mile off.
Gotti dives in and grabs Nordskov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nordskov pushes down on Gotti's head and hops out.
Nordskov lands a two punch combo.
Gotti connects with a looping right hand.
Gotti slips under a jab.
Gotti walks into a jab.
Nordskov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gotti.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gotti walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nordskov.
Gotti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Gotti fails with the takedown.
Gotti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gotti displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gotti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nordskov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gotti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gotti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gotti checks a leg kick.
Nordskov scores with a push kick.
Nordskov clobbers Gotti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mads Nordskov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nordskov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nordskov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gotti scores with a nice head shot.
Gotti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nordskov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gotti tests Nordskov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gotti takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
A clash of legs there as Gotti blocks the low kick.
Gotti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gotti lands a two punch combo.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Gotti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nordskov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gotti lands with a shot to the body.
Gotti throws a poor cross that misses
and Nordskov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gotti looks to land a right hand but Nordskov moved out of range.
A left lands for Nordskov.
Don Gotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gotti lands a nice shot to the body.
Gotti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nordskov works the jab nicely.
Nordskov takes a swing at Gotti's ribcage but misses.
Gotti fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Gotti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gotti blocks the body kick.
Nordskov lands with a straight right. Gotti didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Gotti misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gotti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gotti throws a hook but Nordskov avoids it easily.#TD#
Gotti gets a takedown into half guard.
Nordskov is pressing down on Gotti's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gotti wants to control from the top but Nordskov keeps moving.
Gotti throws a big right hand that misses.
Gotti looking to sit in guard and control but Nordskov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Nordskov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Nordskov is continuing to stall.
Gotti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gotti seems keen to control Nordskov's posture.
Gotti bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nordskov's guard. #REVR#
Gotti engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Gotti scores with a hook.
A big right from Gotti misses.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Gotti moves out of range.
Nordskov throws a body kick that misses.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gotti.
Gotti loads up on a big right hand but Nordskov slips the punch.
A jab from Nordskov misses.
Nordskov looks to land a body kick but Gotti moved away.
Nordskov leaves Gotti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gotti cracks Nordskov with an open hand slap.
Nordskov moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Gotti misses.
Gotti missing with a left hand there. Nordskov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nordskov looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Nordskov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gotti.
Nordskov connects with an inside leg kick.
Gotti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nordskov.
Nordskov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gotti.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Gotti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nordskov.
Nordskov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nordskov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gotti.
Gotti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nordskov leaves Gotti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nordskov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gotti with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Gotti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gotti misses with an uppercut. Nordskov saw that one coming.
Gotti fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nordskov avoids it really well and circles away.
Nordskov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Gotti throws a shot from downtown. Nordskov moves away and avoids it.
Nordskov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gotti manages to avoid it.
Gotti lands a nice shot that snaps Nordskov's head back.
Gotti throws a series of punches but Nordskov avoids them all with ease.
Nordskov swings for the body but Gotti moves out of range.
Nordskov lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordskov is looking to slow Gotti down with leg kicks.
Nordskov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gotti throws a hook but Nordskov blocks it.
Nordskov throws a leg kick
enabling Gotti to counter with a crisp jab.
Gotti tries to move into range but Nordskov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nordskov tests Gotti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nordskov scores with a decent looking hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nordskov.
Gotti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nordskov slaps away a takedown attempt from Gotti, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Nordskov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nordskov thows a body kick. Gotti tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sloppy strikes from Gotti. Those never looked like landing.
Nordskov takes a swing at Gotti's ribcage but misses.
Gotti swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gotti shoots in looking for a takedown but Nordskov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gotti's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gotti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nordskov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gotti shoots in but no luck this time.
Gotti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nordskov pinned against the cage. Nordskov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nordskov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gotti throws a right and a left that Nordskov avoids nicely.
Nordskov punishes Gotti's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Gotti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nordskov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gotti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gotti slips under a jab.
Gotti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gotti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gotti misses with a straight right.
Nordskov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gotti blocks it well.
No luck for Gotti with that takedown attempt.
Nordskov throws a low kick but Gotti avoids it.
Gotti blocks a leg kick.
Nordskov digs a good body shot into Gotti's ribs.
Nordskov lands a nice shot to the body.
Nordskov leaves Gotti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gotti takes a shot right to the bread basket.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mads Nordskov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mads Nordskov!
After the big win, Mads Nordskov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Vandal & Laundry and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 42
Date: Jun 02, 2017

#R1#
Marshall blocks a jab.
Marshall looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordskov is just out of range.
Nordskov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nordskov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nordskov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nordskov throws a lazy uppercut
and Marshall counters with a left to the body.
Nordskov takes a swing at Marshall's ribcage but misses.
Nordskov looks to land a body kick but Marshall moved away.
Marshall misses the shot to the body.
Nordskov takes a swing at Marshall's ribcage but misses.
Marshall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordskov moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Marshall. Beautiful body shot.
A big left from Nordskov misses.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Nordskov looks to land a left hand but Marshall moved out of range nicely.
Marshall throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Nordskov swings for the body but Marshall moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Marshall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A left lands for Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A big left from Nordskov misses.
Marshall lands a jab to Nordskov's midsection.
Nordskov swings for the body but Marshall moves out of range.
Marshall misses the shot to the body.
Marshall is looking to wear down Nordskov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nordskov tries to bum rush Marshall with a series of wild strikes but Marshall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marshall moves away.
Marshall punishes Nordskov's body with a nice straight punch.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the body
and Marshall counters with a nice uppercut.
Nordskov misses with a left hand
and Marshall counters with a straight right hand.
Marshall throws a right and a left that Nordskov avoids nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marshall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marshall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marshall has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tōshi in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Nordskov throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Marshall crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nordskov - the referee stops the clock and Marshall gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nordskov. Marshall manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nordskov lands a body shot.
Nordskov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marshall misses the shot to the body.
Marshall misses the shot to the body.
Nordskov punishes Marshall's body with a nice straight punch.
Nordskov misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Marshall misses the target.
Nordskov lands a nice shot that snaps Marshall's head back.
Nordskov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nordskov scores with a decent looking hook.
Marshall misses with a body shot
and Nordskov counters with a stiff right hand.
Marshall avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
Marshall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordskov moves away.
It seemed like Nordskov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marshall stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nordskov.#T3#
Marshall misses with an uppercut. Nordskov saw that one coming.
Marshall just misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov avoids the body shot from Marshall.
Nordskov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Marshall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nordskov.
Nordskov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nordskov misses the shot to the body.
Marshall tries to bum rush Nordskov with a series of wild strikes but Nordskov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nordskov.
Marshall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marshall ducks under a wild hook from Nordskov.
Nordskov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nordskov looks to land a body kick but Marshall moved away.
Nordskov lands a nice looking body kick.
Marshall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordskov moves away.#T4#
Marshall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nordskov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Marshall blocks it well.
Marshall moves out of range as Nordskov strikes.
It looked like Marshall was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nordskov.
Nordskov takes a swing at Marshall's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nordskov thuds a left hand into Marshall's body.
Marshall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marshall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nordskov was well out of range. Poor timing from Marshall.
Nordskov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marshall appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nordskov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nordskov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marshall looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordskov is just out of range.
Marshall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a low kick but Marshall moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marshall. Nordskov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marshall looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordskov is just out of range.
Marshall misses with a body shot.
Nordskov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
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.
#R2#
Nordskov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marshall misses with a body shot.
Marshall swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range.
Marshall connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nordskov throws a big shot that misses.
Marshall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marshall misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nordskov! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Nordskov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nordskov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nordskov looks to land a left hand but Marshall moved out of range nicely.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nordskov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Marshall misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nordskov is looking to land body kicks.
Marshall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nordskov at a distance.
Nordskov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marshall's head backwards.
Nordskov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Nordskov misses with a left hand
and Marshall makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mads Nordskov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut. Marshall saw that one coming.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
Marshall misses with a wild body shot.
Nordskov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nordskov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nordskov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marshall feints a jab promting Nordskov to slip. Marshall then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nordskov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nordskov lands with a shot to the body.
Marshall scores with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nordskov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nordskov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Marshalls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Nordskov throws a shot to the body.
Marshall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nordskov was well out of range. Poor timing from Marshall.
Nordskov scores with a jab. Marshall acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nordskov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marshall misses with a body punch
and Nordskov counters with a low kick, right behind Marshall 's knee.
Nordskov lands a right hook to the body.
Marshall is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Marshall moves out of range.
Marshall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marshall throws a body shot but no joy.
Marshall walks into a jab.
Marshall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nordskov.#T3#
Nordskov with a jab.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Marshall is just out of range.
Marshall closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marshall. Nordskov does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheers as Nordskov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marshall doesn't seem phased though.
Marshall throws a body shot but no joy.
Marshall lands with a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nordskov.
Marshall on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nordskov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordskov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Marshall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marshall swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Marshall. #T4#
Nordskov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Marshall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Marshall staying out of range there.
Marshall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nordskov was well out of range. Poor timing from Marshall.
Marshall looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordskov is just out of range.
Nordskov works the jab nicely.
Marshall takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Marshall misses.
Nordskov loads up on a big right hand but Marshall slips the punch.
Marshall takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marshall tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marshall was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
Nordskov catches Marshall with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nordskov avoids the body shot from Marshall.
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.
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!
#R3#
Marshall throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nordskov counters with a head kick.
Marshall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nordskov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
Marshall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nordskov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marshall scores with the left hand. Nordskov knows he should have avoided that one.
Marshall throws a body shot but no joy.
Nordskov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nordskov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marshall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Marshall changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nordskov missing with a left hand there. Marshall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marshall swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nordskov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marshall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Marshall 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nordskov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nordskov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marshall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nordskov misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Marshall misses the target.
Marshall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid body kick from Nordskov.
Marshall avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Marshall is just out of range.
A solid body kick from Nordskov.
Marshall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marshall throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Marshall lands a slapping body shot.
Marshall will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nordskov avoids the body shot from Marshall.
Nordskov lands a front kick.
Nordskov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marshall is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Nordskov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nordskov scores with a hook to the body. Marshall takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nordskov misses with a low kick.
Nordskov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nordskov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marshall takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A counter left hand to the body from Marshall misses its target.
Nordskov throws a lazy body kick
and Marshall counters with a straight right hand.
Marshall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marshall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Marshall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marshall 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 scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nordskov looks to land a right hand but Marshall moved out of range.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marshall manages to avoid it.
Nordskov misses with a straight right. #T3#
Marshall jabs Nordskov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A head kick misses from Nordskov.
Nordskov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nordskov misses with a hook. Marshall ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Marshall misses its target.
Marshall scores with a jab. Nordskov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nordskov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marshall.
Marshall connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circling - Nordskov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nordskov lands with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marshall. Nordskov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marshall looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordskov is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Nordskov. #T4#
Nordskov scores with a jab.
Nordskov throws a head kick but Marshall moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nordskov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice defenses there by Marshall.
Nordskov throws a lazy right hand but Marshall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marshall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Nordskov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nordskov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marshall connects with the punch.
Marshall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordskov moves away.
Marshall misses with a wild body shot.
Mads Nordskov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nordskov throws a shot from downtown. Marshall moves away and avoids it.
Marshall is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tobias Marshall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nordskov lands a glancing blow to the side of Marshall's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mads Nordskov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nordskov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mads Nordskov!
Mads Nordskov very nearly forgot to thank Vandal & Laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 38
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Triacylglycerol dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Triacylglycerol scores with a shot to the body.
Nordskov cracks Triacylglycerol with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Triacylglycerol has Nordskov up against the cage in a clinch.
Triacylglycerol misses with a body punch.
Nordskov misses with a body punch.
Nordskov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Triacylglycerol blocking some punches.
Triacylglycerol lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Triacylglycerol dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nordskov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Triacylglycerol blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Triacylglycerol fails to land.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nordskov lands with a right to the head.
Triacylglycerol blocking some punches.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Triacylglycerol.
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 misses with some punches.
Triacylglycerol makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Triacylglycerol prevents a body shot from Nordskov. #BC2#
Triacylglycerol breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Triacylglycerol looks to land a right hand but Nordskov moved out of range.
Nordskov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Triacylglycerol tried to score with a low kick but Nordskov checks it.
Triacylglycerol has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Triacylglycerol misses with a left hand
and Nordskov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Triacylglycerol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Triacylglycerol scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nordskov in his tracks.
Nordskov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Triacylglycerol avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
Triacylglycerol tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nordskov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Nordskov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nordskov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've been told by Nordskov's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Triacylglycerol moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Triacylglycerol.
Triacylglycerol lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Triacylglycerol misses with a hook.
Triacylglycerol slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordskov defending well as Triacylglycerol loads up on a big left hand.
Triacylglycerol misses with a straight left.
Nordskov throws a hook to the side of Triacylglycerol's head but Triacylglycerol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Triacylglycerol throws a big shot that misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Nordskov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by Nordskov.
Triacylglycerol wants to clinch up but Nordskov keeps it at a distance.
Nordskov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nordskov throws an off balance right hand
and Triacylglycerol connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nordskov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Triacylglycerol swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nordskov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
Triacylglycerol drops his hands momentarily and Nordskov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nordskov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
Triacylglycerol missing with a left hand there. Nordskov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nordskov throws a jab when Triacylglycerol was well out of range.
Svensk Triacylglycerol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Triacylglycerol swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range.
Triacylglycerol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nordskov.
Triacylglycerol throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nordskov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nordskov slips under a jab from Triacylglycerol.
Nordskov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nordskov throws a body kick that misses.
Triacylglycerol looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nordskov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nordskov looks for the body kick but Triacylglycerol saw that one coming.
Nordskov is looking to land body kicks.
Triacylglycerol throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nordskov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nordskov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nordskov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Triacylglycerol.
Triacylglycerol throws a hook but Nordskov blocks it.#T4#
Triacylglycerol digs a good hook to Nordskov's body.
Triacylglycerol wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Triacylglycerol throws a quick inside leg kick.
Triacylglycerol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Triacylglycerol uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nordskov has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Triacylglycerol.
Triacylglycerol lands a really nice looking cross but Nordskov seems unphased.
Nordskov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Triacylglycerol.
Nice defenses there by Nordskov.
Nordskov connects with a looping right hand.
Triacylglycerol lands a nice looking body shot.
Nordskov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Triacylglycerol checks a leg kick.
Triacylglycerol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordskov moves away.
Nordskov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Svensk Triacylglycerol will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Triacylglycerol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nordskov was well out of range. Poor timing from Triacylglycerol.
Triacylglycerol swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nordskov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Triacylglycerol throws a jab but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Nordskov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC#
Triacylglycerol is rocked!
Nordskov connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Triacylglycerol out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mads Nordskov!
Mads Nordskov made sure to mention his sponsor, Vandal & Laundry in his post fight interview.

Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 29
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Shojo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shojo is looking to clinch but Nordskov is avoiding it.
Nordskov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shojo with a body shot.
Shojo loads up on a big right hand but Nordskov slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Nordskov misses the target.
Shojo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nordskov's sensitive parts.
Nordskov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Shojo pushes Nordskov up against the cage in a clinch.
Shojo working Nordskov over with knees to the body.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Nordskov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shojo tries to clinch there but Nordskov circles away. #CL#
Shojo closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shojo tries to land knees in the clinch but Nordskov avoids the damage to the body.
Shojo throws a punch but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Shojo wants to stall.
Shojo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Shojo blocks a body shot from Nordskov. #T1#
Nordskov tries to work over Shojo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nordskov misses with a punch to the body.
Shojo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shojo missing with knees to the body.
Shojo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nordskov lands with a light punch inside.
Shojo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nordskov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shojo prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
A short right from Nordskov.
Shojo tries to land knees in the clinch but Nordskov avoids the damage to the body.
Shojo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nordskov prevents a body shot from Shojo.
Nordskov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nordskov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shojo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Shojo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nordskov avoids it.
A body shot lands from Shojo. #T2#
Shojo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nordskov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shojos head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordskov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nordskov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nordskov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shojo backwards. #BC2#
Nordskov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shojo throws a nice head kick!
Nordskov avoids the head kick by Shojo.
Shojo throws a jab but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Shojo blocks a leg kick.
Shojo connects with a solid leg kick.
Shojo doesn't manage to clinch there - Nordskov circles away.
Nordskov throws a head kick that half lands.
Shojo blocks a jab.
Nordskov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shojo tries to clinch up but Nordskov circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Shojo tries to clinch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Shojo looks to clinch
and Nordskov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shojo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shojo tries to clinch there but Nordskov circles away.
Nordskov swats away the attempt to clinch by Shojo.
Shojo tries to clinch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shojo!
Shojo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nordskov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shojo wants to clinch but Nordskov slips to the side
and Nordskov counters with a solid body kick. #KD2#
Nordskov drops Shojo with a beautiful combination! Shojo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nordskov is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Shojo is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Yuki Shojo has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shojo gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Nordskov gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Shojo is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mads Nordskov!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mads Nordskov thanked Vandal & Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 26
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1#
DeSalvo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nordskov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nordskov misses with a looping right.
Nice body kick from Nordskov.
DeSalvo scores with a body shot.
Nordskov scores with a jab to the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from DeSalvo is defended easily by Nordskov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nordskov! But no joy.
Nordskov's coach down at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nordskov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSalvo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Nordskov misses with a looping left.
DeSalvo feinted with a counter takedown.
DeSalvo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Holding Cell in the buildup to the fight.
DeSalvo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeSalvo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
DeSalvo thows a leg kick but Nordskov checks it
and Nordskov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nordskov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Albert DeSalvo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeSalvo avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
DeSalvo dives in and scores a takedown into Nordskov's guard.
Nordskov has DeSalvo pulled in close to control his posture.
DeSalvo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nordskov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Nordskov has his hands on DeSalvo's head, controlling the position.
DeSalvo throws an elbow that misses. Nordskov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in DeSalvo's guard. Nice move by Nordskov!#REVB#
DeSalvo 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.
DeSalvo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
DeSalvo is wriggling around but Nordskov manages to pass to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov trying to pass the guard but DeSalvo defending well. #T3##SUB#
DeSalvo looking for subs from the bottom but Nordskov mounts him!
DeSalvo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nordskov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
DeSalvo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
DeSalvo tries to roll over but Nordskov keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. DeSalvo manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
DeSalvo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nordskov is one step ahead there.
DeSalvo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nordskov's guard. #REVR#
DeSalvo controls from within his opponent's guard.
DeSalvo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeSalvo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mads Nordskov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nordskov throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and DeSalvo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
DeSalvo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nordskov keeps working.
DeSalvo works his way into full mount!
DeSalvo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSalvo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nordskov is looking to escape.
DeSalvo raining down shots from the mount!#T1#
DeSalvo looking to control and managing it successfully.
DeSalvo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeSalvo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SUB#
DeSalvo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Nordskov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Nordskov!
Nordskov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Nordskov trying to control the position but DeSalvo is working away.
DeSalvo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nordskov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeSalvo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
DeSalvo is looking to get back to full guard here but Nordskov has managed to pass to side control instead.
Albert DeSalvo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nordskov trying to control the position but DeSalvo is working away.
Nordskov just content to control the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
DeSalvo tries to buck Nordskov off but Nordskov is having none of it.
DeSalvo is trying to work for a sweep but Nordskov has mounted him!
DeSalvo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nordskov tries to control but DeSalvo wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DeSalvo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Albert DeSalvo will probably get the nod.
That's time! DeSalvo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
DeSalvo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
DeSalvo lands a right hook to the body.
DeSalvo throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
DeSalvo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
DeSalvo is looking to wear down Nordskov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nordskov digs a good body shot into DeSalvo's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSalvo misses with a wild body shot.
DeSalvo misses with a straight right.
DeSalvo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
DeSalvo throws a lazy uppercut
and Nordskov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nordskov sizes up DeSalvo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
DeSalvo misses the body punch
and Nordskov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nordskov misses with an attempted mid kick.
DeSalvo attempts a counter takedown but Nordskov avoids it well and moves away.
A left lands for Nordskov.
Nordskov scores with a decent looking hook.
Nordskov lands a body shot.
DeSalvo shoots for a takedown but Nordskov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nordskov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeSalvo.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. #T2#
DeSalvo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
DeSalvo looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordskov is just out of range.
DeSalvo misses with a takedown attempt
and Nordskov counters with a nice uppercut.
DeSalvo looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordskov is just out of range.
Nordskov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nordskov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits DeSalvos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
DeSalvo misses with a straight right.
Nordskov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mads Nordskov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nordskov moves in looking to clinch but DeSalvo pushes him off.
DeSalvo takes a swing at Nordskov's ribcage but misses.
DeSalvo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nordskov. #T3#
Nordskov throws a big shot that misses.
DeSalvo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
DeSalvo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nordskov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
DeSalvo misses with a lunging right hand
and Nordskov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
DeSalvo shoots in but Nordskov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert DeSalvo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nordskov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. DeSalvo doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Nordskov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent DeSalvo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nordskov throws a leg kick #TD#
and DeSalvo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nordskov's guard.
DeSalvo throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeSalvo trying to control the position from guard on top but Nordskov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeSalvo with a flurry of punches that miss.
DeSalvo tries to free his leg and advance position but Nordskov is retaining full guard.
Nordskov has DeSalvo pulled in close to control his posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mads Nordskov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mads Nordskov!
Mads Nordskov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Vandal & Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: StrikeForce Union #46
Date: Feb 05, 2017

#R1#
Steel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Steel misses its target.#CL#
Steel moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nordskov fails to land.
Nordskov misses with a punch to the body.
Steel misses with some punches. #BC2#
Nordskov breaks from the clinch.
Nordskov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Steel will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Steel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Steel 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.
Nordskov flicks out a counter leg kick but Steel steps away.
Nordskov digs a good hook to Steel's body. #T1#
Steel lands a head shot.
Nordskov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steel doesn't seem bothered though.
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Nordskov.
Steel misses with a looping right.
Nordskov throws a fast counter high kick but Steel manages to duck under it in time.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.
Nordskov throws a sloppy body shot
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Steel darts in and clinches Nordskov up against the cage.
Nordskov misses with a punch on the inside.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel controls his hands. #T2#
Nordskov lands a right hand.
Steel tries to throw a body punch but Nordskov avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nordskov misses with a punch on the inside.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nordskov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov misses with some punches.
Steel blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
A head punch on the inside from Nordskov fails to land.
Nordskov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Nordskov misses with a body punch.
Steel misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Nordskov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
Our sources have told us that Steel has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Nordskov tries to work over Steel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nordskov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
Nordskov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nordskov wants to get back to striking at distance but Steel won't allow it.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nordskov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Steel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nordskov avoids it.
Nordskov misses with a punch to the body.
Steel tries to throw a body punch but Nordskov avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage. #T4#
Steel wants to stall.
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nordskov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steels head.
A nice left hand lands by Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with some punches.
Steel tries to land a knee to the head but Nordskov blocks with his arms.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Nordskov fails to land.
Steel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nordskov is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mads Nordskov dominated that 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.
#R2#
Nordskov misses with an uppercut
and Steel counters with a straight right hand.
Steel cracks Nordskov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Steel avoids the head kick by Nordskov.
Steel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Steel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nordskov is out of range and Steel settles back down.
Nordskov scores with a body shot.
Nordskov throws a head kick that misses
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nordskov scores with a jab. Steel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Nordskov throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it.
Steel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nordskov throws out the jab.
Steel tried to counter with a leg kick but Nordskov avoided it.
Nordskov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut.
Steel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nordskov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD2#
Nordskov lands a big head kick that sends Steel tumbling to the mat! Nordskov takes a step backwards and waves Steel back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Steel is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Mr Steel has been cut.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by 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!
A bone on bone clash there as Steel blocks the leg kick.
Mads Nordskov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steel wants to clinch.
Nordskov tries a quick counter leg kick but Steel is wise to it.#T2#
Nordskov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Steel tries to clinch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Steel tries to clinch up
and Nordskov counters with a low kick, right behind Steel 's knee.
Nordskov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Steel rather than just go for the knockout.
Steel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nordskov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T3#
Steel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Nordskov counter with a right hand.
Nordskov lands a nice looking body kick.
Steel scores with a nice right hand.
Nordskov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nordskov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel avoids the head kick by Nordskov.
Nordskov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nordskov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Steel misses with a hook. Nordskov ducked under it nicely.
Nordskov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steel at a distance. #T4#
Steel moves forwards but Nordskov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nordskov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Steel pushes Nordskov up against the cage in a clinch.
Steel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nordskov's efforts to push away.
Nordskov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steel blocking some punches.
Mads Nordskov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Steel trying to land knees to the body.
Steel blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov tries a body shot but Steel blocks it.
A body shot lands from Nordskov.
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.
The cut man is working on Mr Steel's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nordskov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL#
Steel takes the fight into the clinch.
Steel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Steel blocking some punches.
Nordskov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Nordskov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nordskov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nordskov connects with a body shot.#T1#
Nordskov throws a shot to the body.
Nordskov swats away the attempt to clinch by Steel.
Nordskov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nordskov misses with a low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Steel misses its target.
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nordskov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Steel is looking to clinch but Nordskov is avoiding it.
Nordskov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nordskov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Steel will feel that in the morning.
Nordskov misses with a body punch
and Steel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Steel tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nordskov counters with a stiff right hand.
Mr Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steel tries to clinch up but Nordskov circles away and keeps his distance.
Nordskov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nordskov looks to throw a body kick
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
Nordskov fakes the leg kick and cracks Steel in the body.
Nordskov throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Steel throwing a counter right hand but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Steel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nordskov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nordskov looks to land a left hand but Steel moved out of range nicely.
As Nordskov looks to move away, Steel throws a big counter combo but Nordskov just gets out of the way.
Steel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nordskov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nordskov misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Steel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Steel misses with a two punch combination.
Nordskov throws out a counter right but Steel avoids it with no problem.
Nordskov throws a body kick that misses.
Steel wants to clinch up but Nordskov keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Nordskov misses the jab.
Steel appears to be looking for a big counter.
Steel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nordskov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nordskov connects with a jab.#CL#
Steel clinches up with Nordskov and pushes him back against the cage.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel's elbow.
Nordskov wants to break free but Steel has control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Nordskov breaks from the clinch.
Mads Nordskov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steel doesn't manage to clinch there - Nordskov circles away.

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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mads Nordskov!
Mads Nordskov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Mr Steel stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit. '.

Event: StrikeForce Union #43
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1#
A jab from Nordskov does it's job there.
Banger's coach down at Kung Fu Fighting Club ($200 entry fee) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Banger's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Banger looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Nordskov lands a nice shot to the body. #KD#
Nordskov cracks Banger with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Banger looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Nordskov finish him? #ROC#
Banger is rocked!
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 bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Banger's head.
Banger is still on wobbly legs! Can Nordskov finish him?
A combination from Banger does no damage.
Nordskov drops Banger with a huge uppercut! Banger drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Nordskov is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mads Nordskov!
A relieved looking Mads Nordskov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: StrikeForce Union #40
Date: Dec 25, 2016

#R1#
Nagasaki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nordskov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nagasaki throws a jab when Nordskov was well out of range.
Nordskov misses with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nagasaki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nagasaki scores with a sloppy right hand. Nordskov should have avoided that one.
Nagasaki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagasaki.
Nordskov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Nordskov moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nordskov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Nagasaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nordskov moves out of range of the body kick.
Nordskov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nordskov throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagasaki.
Nordskov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki lands a jab to Nordskov's midsection.#T1#
Nordskov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nagasaki misses with a kick to the body.
Nagasaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Nordskov.
Nagasaki throws out a counter right but Nordskov avoids it with no problem.
Nordskov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nagasaki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nagasaki throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordskov. Nagasaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nordskov tries to clinch but Nagasaki moves away
and Nagasaki counters with a stiff right hand.
Nagasaki scores with a nice head shot.
Nagasaki lands a glancing blow to the side of Nordskov's head.#T2#
Nordskov walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordskov throws a shot from downtown. Nagasaki moves away and avoids it.
Nagasaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nagasaki lands with a nice body punch.
Nagasaki lands a nice shot that snaps Nordskov's head back.
Nagasaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nordskov misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nagasaki! But no joy.
Nagasaki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nordskov's head backwards.
Nagasaki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nordskov on the side of the head.
Nagasaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nagasaki lands a leg kick that knocks Nordskov off balance momentarily.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Nagasaki moves out of range of the body kick from Nordskov.
Nagasaki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Nagasaki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nagasaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nagasaki lands a body shot.
Nagasaki feints and then cracks Nordskov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nordskov down.
Nagasaki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nagasaki clobbers Nordskov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nordskov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Takeo Nagasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nagasaki.
Nagasaki connects with an inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nagasaki.
Nordskov is looking to wear down Nagasaki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nagasaki on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagasaki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nordskov on the side of the head.
Nagasaki connects with a looping right hand.
Nagasaki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Nagasaki lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jab by Nagasaki.
Both fighters circling a little - Nordskov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nordskov cracks Nagasaki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nagasaki takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nordskov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Nagasaki misses the target.
Nordskov throws the left hand but Nagasaki avoids the punch easily.
Nagasaki follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nordskov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagasaki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nagasaki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nagasaki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nagasaki cracks Nordskov with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeo Nagasaki dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nordskov digs a good body shot into Nagasaki's ribs.
Nagasaki misses with a right hand
and Nordskov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws out a powerful jab.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nordskov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nordskov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nordskov lands a head kick!
Nagasaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nordskov tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagasaki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nordskov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nagasaki scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Nagasaki connects with a crisp jab.
Nagasaki tests Nordskov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nagasaki. That's going to slow Nordskov down.
Nagasaki lands a head shot.
Nordskov thows a left - swing and a miss!
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.
Nagasaki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nordskov on the side of the head.
Nagasaki dips to his left and cracks Nordskov with an uppercut!
Nagasaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nordskov.
Nagasaki scores with a head kick. Nordskov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
It looks like Mads Nordskov has been cut.
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut.
Nagasaki lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagasaki misses with a low kick. #T2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nagasaki - that will leave a mark!
Nagasaki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nordskov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nagasaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nordskov.
Nagasaki throws a lazy body kick
and Nordskov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nordskov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nordskov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nagasaki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nordskov throws a head kick but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Nagasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagasaki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nagasaki throws a good cross that connects.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nagasaki. #T3#
Nagasaki throws a body kick that misses
and Nordskov counters with a right hand to the body.
Nordskov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nordskov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A clash of legs there as Nagasaki blocks the low kick.
Nagasaki lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nordskov takes a step back to recover.
A telegraphed right hand from Nagasaki misses the target.
Nagasaki lands a nice hook to Nordskov's body. Nordskov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nordskov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nagasaki lands a glancing blow to the side of Nordskov's head.
Nordskov walks into a stiff left hand from Nagasaki.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagasaki is just out of range.
Nagasaki misses with a kick to the body.
Nagasaki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki misses with a wild body shot.
Nagasaki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagasaki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nordskov momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordskov. Nagasaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nordskov misses with a right hand
and Nordskov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nordskov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nagasaki lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagasaki scoring well with a low kick there.
Nagasaki throws a lazy uppercut
and Nordskov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nagasaki thinking.
Nagasaki scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeo Nagasaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mads Nordskov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Nordskov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nagasaki throws out the jab.
Nagasaki misses with a right hand
and Nordskov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nordskov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nagasaki lands a jab to Nordskov's midsection.
Nagasaki scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nordskov slips a jab from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nordskov slips under a jab.
A jab from Nordskov misses.
Nagasaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki tests Nordskov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nagasaki throws the left hand but Nordskov avoids the punch easily.
Nordskov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nordskov throws a hook to the side of Nagasaki's head but Nagasaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nagasaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nordskov.#T1#
Nagasaki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nagasaki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nordskov doesn't seem bothered though.
Nagasaki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nagasaki misses with a leg kick.
Nordskov misses the jab.
Nordskov walks into a straight right hand from Nagasaki.
Nice defenses there by Nordskov.
Nordskov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nordskov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nagasaki.#T2#
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagasaki tries a quick counter leg kick but Nordskov is wise to it.
Nordskov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nagasaki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nordskov scrambles back to his feet.
Nordskov misses with a leg kick
and Nagasaki counters with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagasaki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nagasaki thuds his shin into the meat of Nordskov's side.
Nordskov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nagasaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nordskov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Takeo Nagasaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nagasaki throws out a loose jab but Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nordskov lands a head kick. Nagasaki smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A good leg kick by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nordskov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nagasaki can pounce on him. #T3#
Nagasaki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nordskov's calf.
A jab lands there for Nordskov.
Nagasaki slips a straight right by Nordskov.
Nagasaki lands with a straight right. Nordskov didn't see that one coming.
Nagasaki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nagasaki. That's going to slow Nordskov down.
Nagasaki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nordskov backing away here, and Nagasaki unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Donk. Nagasaki catches Nordskov right on the button with a cross.
Nagasaki keeps Nordskov at a distance using the push kick.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot.
Nordskov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Nagasaki moves out of range. #T4#
Nagasaki walks into a straight right hand from Nordskov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagasaki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nagasaki throws a body kick that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nagasaki.
Nordskov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nordskov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nordskov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nagasaki throws out the jab.
Nagasaki moves out of range of the strikes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nagasaki!
Nagasaki misses the shot to the body.
Nordskov throws a shot from downtown. Nagasaki moves away and avoids it.
That kick from Nagasaki tenderised Nordskov's leg. Nordskov is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeo Nagasaki really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mads Nordskov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Nordskov throws a big shot that misses.
Nagasaki throws out a counter right but Nordskov avoids it with no problem.
Nordskov tries to clinch up.
Nagasaki cracks Nordskov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nagasaki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nordskov doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice shot lands for Nagasaki.
The fighters circling - Nagasaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nordskov tries to counter by clinching up but Nagasaki breaks away and moves out of range.
Nagasaki swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nordskov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nagasaki can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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 Nagasaki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nagasaki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nordskov blocks the body kick.
Nagasaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nordskov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nagasaki. Nagasaki obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Nordskov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nordskov is looking to land body kicks.
Nagasaki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nagasaki cracks the inside of Nordskov's front leg.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki lands a body shot.
Nordskov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nordskov misses with a looping left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nagasaki. That's going to slow Nordskov down.
Nordskov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
An inside leg kick from Nagasaki misses.
Nordskov throws a quick counter head kick but Nagasaki was just out of range.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Nagasaki. That's going to slow Nordskov down.
Nagasaki lands a glancing blow to the side of Nordskov's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordskov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nagasaki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nordskov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nagasaki misses with a hook
and Nordskov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nagasaki misses with a straight left.
Nagasaki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nordskov misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Nagasaki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nagasaki swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nagasaki lands a jab to the nose.
Nagasaki throws out a loose jab but Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagasaki. Nordskov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagasaki lands with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Nagasaki is predictable there
and Nordskov counters with a right hand to the body.
Nordskov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nagasaki.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagasaki is just out of range.
Nagasaki ducks under a wild hook from Nordskov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagasaki. Nordskov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nordskov lands a nice hook to Nagasaki's body. Nagasaki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nordskov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nagasaki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nagasaki jabs at Nordskov's body.#T4#
Nagasaki feints and then cracks Nordskov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nordskov down.
Nagasaki connects with the punch.
Nice defenses there by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nordskov.
Nordskov scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagasaki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nagasaki lands a jab to the nose.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nagasaki, right into the meat.
Nordskov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nagasaki throws the left hand but Nordskov avoids the punch easily.
Nordskov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeo Nagasaki dominated that fourth 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! This is the final round!
#R5#
Nordskov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nagasaki scores with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nagasaki.
Nagasaki connects with a looping right hand.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagasaki is just out of range.
Nagasaki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nagasaki cracks the inside of Nordskov's front leg.
Nagasaki lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nagasaki.
A counter left hand to the body from Nordskov misses its target.
Nagasaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Nordskov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagasaki connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Nice shot by Nagasaki.
Nordskov misses the shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Nagasaki - just one landing.
Nordskov misses with a kick to the body.
Nordskov looks to land a body kick but Nagasaki moved away.
Nagasaki throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Nagasaki finds it's way through Nordskov's defenses.
Nordskov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nagasaki punishes Nordskov's body with a nice straight punch.
Nagasaki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nagasaki tests Nordskov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Nagasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagasaki lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Nagasaki is predictable there
and Nordskov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nordskov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nordskov checks a low kick from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws a shot from downtown. Nordskov moves away and avoids it.
Nordskov checks a leg kick nicely.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagasaki moves away.
Nagasaki misses with a straight right.
A jab from Nordskov does it's job there.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Nagasaki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Nagasaki as he connects with a hook.
Nagasaki lands with a right hand.
Nagasaki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nordskov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nagasaki can pounce on him.
A jab from Nagasaki does it's job there.
Nordskov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagasaki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nagasaki lands the left hand.
Nordskov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagasaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nordskov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Nagasaki misses.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordskov. Nagasaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagasaki misses with a body kick.
Nagasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Nagasaki. Beautiful body shot.
Nordskov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nagasaki throws a head kick but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nagasaki connects with a right hand. Nordskov shakes it off.
Nagasaki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nordskov. Nordskov obviously looking to wear him down.
Nagasaki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mads Nordskov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nagasaki misses with a hook. Nordskov ducked under it nicely.
A left lands for Nagasaki.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takeo Nagasaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nagasaki winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 45:50
Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeo Nagasaki!
A victorious Takeo Nagasaki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: StrikeForce Union #38
Date: Dec 11, 2016

#R1#
Banger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nordskov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banger.
Banger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brent Banger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banger throws a series of punches but Nordskov avoids them all with ease.
Nordskov throwing a counter right hand but Banger manages to avoid it.
Banger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nordskov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bangers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nordskov feints and then cracks Banger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Banger down.
Nordskov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nordskov misses the shot to the body.
Banger swinging wildly here.
Banger falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nordskov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Banger looks winded!
Banger throws a right hand that Nordskov ducks under and follows up with a left that Nordskov also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nordskov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Banger throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Nordskov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nordskov lands a right hand. #T1#
Nordskov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nordskov is leaning against Banger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Nordskov.
Nordskov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nordskov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nordskov presses Banger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nordskov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nordskov.
Nordskov digs a right hand underneath Banger's ribcage. Banger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nordskov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nordskov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Nordskov.
A right hand to the body from Nordskov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nordskov.
Nordskov presses Banger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Nordskov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nordskov lands a right hook to the body.
Nordskov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Nordskov cracks Banger with a left hook right on the temple and Banger goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Nordskov lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Banger is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mads Nordskov!
Our winner, Mads Nordskov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: StrikeForce Union #35
Date: Nov 20, 2016

#R1#
Nordskov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A good leg kick by Nordskov.
Banger tries to clinch there but Nordskov circles away.
Banger lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CL2#
Nordskov has closed the distance and engaged Banger in a clinch.
Banger takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Nordskov.
Nordskov pushes Banger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Banger is looking to break free of the clinch but Nordskov has double underhooks.
Nordskov lands a right hand.
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!
Banger is trying to break the clinch but Nordskov is controlling him.#BC2#
Nordskov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Nordskov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nordskov.
Nordskov scores with a hook to the body.
Nordskov pushes Banger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Nordskov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nordskov lands a leg kick that knocks Banger off balance momentarily.
Banger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Banger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nordskov circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Nordskov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nordskov stuffs the takedown attempt from Banger. Banger gets slowly back to his feet.
Good exchange - Nordskov coming out on top.
Banger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nordskov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Banger tries to clinch but Nordskov is having none of it.
Mads Nordskov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nordskov fakes the leg kick and cracks Banger in the body.
Nordskov lands an overhand right.
Nordskov lands a jab to the head.
Banger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordskov lands with a nice body punch. #KD2#
Nordskov lands a big head kick that sends Banger tumbling to the mat! Nordskov takes a step backwards and waves Banger back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Banger is rocked!
Banger misses with a double jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nordskov! But no joy.
Oh Banger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Banger takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Banger seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
No joy there for Banger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nordskov scores with a shot to the body.
Banger is breathing heavily.
Crunch! Nordskov slams his shin into Banger's torso.
Nordskov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Banger takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Nordskov drives through and clinches with Banger against the cage.
Nordskov lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Nordskov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nordskov lands with an uppercut that bounces Banger off the cage and back into range.
Good exchange - Nordskov coming out on top.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nordskov.
Banger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Banger wants to clinch up but Nordskov keeps it at a distance.#KD2#
Nordskov lands a big head kick that sends Banger tumbling to the mat! Nordskov takes a step backwards and waves Banger back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Banger tries to bum rush Nordskov with a series of wild strikes but Nordskov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Banger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nordskov punishes Banger's body with a nice straight punch.
Nordskov connects with a jab.#CL2#
Banger tries to keep at a distance but Nordskov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nordskov scores with a shoulder strike.
Nordskov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nordskov pushes Banger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Banger is trying to break the clinch but Nordskov has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Nordskov.
A short right from Nordskov on the inside.
Nordskov pushes Banger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banger tries to break the clinch but Nordskov is controlling the position. #BC2#
Nordskov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nordskov connects with a body shot that sends Banger's belly button to the back.
Banger takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4##KD2#
Nordskov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Banger sprawling to the canvas! Banger rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nordskov finish him?!
Banger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nordskov. Nordskov obviously looking to wear him down.
Banger drops his hands momentarily and Nordskov needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Banger just on the top of the head. Banger drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Banger - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mads Nordskov!
A very excited looking Mads Nordskov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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