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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wamberto Boaz (ranked 280 p4p, 151 weight class) and Mads Nordskov (ranked 14 p4p, 9 weight class). Boaz comes into the arena with Preciso me encontrar blaring out of the sound system. Nordskov has chosen Fugle as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Mads Nordskov enters the cage!
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World class boxer
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Olympic wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Wamberto Boaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Mads Nordskov!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
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!
Boaz trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordskov staying out of range there.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Wamberto Boaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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