PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Albert DeSalvo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mads Nordskov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think DeSalvo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Am I Evil?. Nordskov has chosen Fugle as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

DeSalvo
vs
Nordskov

150 cm
22
145 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

171 cm
22
138 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Granite chin

Aspire Clothing
Perkele!

Aspire Clothing
Vandal & Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Albert DeSalvo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mads Nordskov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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!

Nordskov throws a lazy body kick

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!

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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

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.