PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Riff McGee (ranked 159 p4p, 18 weight class) and Mads Nordskov (ranked 568 p4p, 68 weight class). Nordskov has chosen Fugle as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

McGee
vs
Nordskov

171 cm
26
150 lbs
13 - 1 - 0

171 cm
25
138 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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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 13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Riff McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mads Nordskov!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

McGee breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!