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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mads Nordskov (ranked 365 p4p, 11 weight class) and Gale Snoats (ranked 349 p4p, 10 weight class). Nordskov comes to the cage accompanied by Fugle. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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171 cm
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138 lbs
21 - 6 - 0 |
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169 cm
28
139 lbs
12 - 1 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mads Nordskov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gale Snoats! The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! 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.
That's one minute gone in the round. 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round. 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. 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. 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round. 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. 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. 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. Snoats gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. 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.
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. 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.
That's one minute gone in the round. 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round. 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!
That's three minutes gone in the round. 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. 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round. 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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round. 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!
That's two minutes gone in the round. 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round. 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?
That's four minutes gone in the round. 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.
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