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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Midick Aiken (ranked 141 p4p, 250 weight class) and Mads Nordskov (ranked 10 p4p, 18 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Aiken might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to N.W.A - Straight Outta Compton. Nordskov has chosen Fugle as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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171 cm 38 138 37 - 13 - 3 |
Great wrestler World class boxer Insanely flexible |
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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 28 - 11 - 2, fighting out of New York, Midick Aiken! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 37 - 13 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Mads Nordskov! The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! 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.
That's one minute gone in the round. 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round. 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round. 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round. 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! 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.
That's one minute gone in the round. 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.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round. 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round. 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round. 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! 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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round. 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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round. 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round. 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round. 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.
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