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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tom Thomas (ranked 431 p4p, 22 weight class) and Mads Nordskov (ranked 248 p4p, 13 weight class). Nordskov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fugle. Mads Nordskov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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138 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Thomas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mads Nordskov!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nordskov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nordskov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nordskov with a nice cross.
Nordskov jabs at Thomas's body.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheers as Thomas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nordskov doesn't seem phased though.
Nice jab there from Nordskov.
A jab lands there for Nordskov.
Nordskov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nordskov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov tries to clinch but Thomas is having none of it.
Nordskov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nordskov misses the body punch
and Thomas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nordskov thinking.
Nordskov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thomas connects with a body shot that sends Nordskov's belly button to the back.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordskov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nordskov throws a series of punches but Thomas avoids them all with ease.
Thomas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nordskov jabs Thomas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab by Nordskov.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Nordskov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Mads Nordskov has been cut.
Nordskov is looking to clinch.
It looked like Thomas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nordskov connects with a looping right hand.
Thomas misses with a wild combination.
Nordskov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov lands a leg kick that knocks Thomas off balance momentarily.
Nordskov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
Nordskov throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nordskov.
Nordskov swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nordskov 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 Thomas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thomas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nordskov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nordskov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nordskov delivers a nice body kick.
Nordskov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Thomas blocks a jab.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordskov moves away.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
A little feinted left hand from Thomas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Thomas misses the target.
Nordskov works Thomas's body with a nice hook.
Nordskov lands a front kick.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Thomas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nordskov lands a jab to the nose.
Thomas connects with a nice looking jab.
Nordskov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nordskov moves away from the strike by Thomas.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Thomas misses the target.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Thomas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thomas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nordskov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thomas rather than just go for the knockout.
A bone on bone clash there as Thomas blocks the leg kick.
Nordskov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A shot to the liver by Nordskov. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Nordskov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Nordskov as he connects with a hook.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nordskov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nordskov.
Thomas misses with a hook.
Thomas misses with a looping right.
Crunch! Nordskov slams his shin into Thomas's torso.
Nordskov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Thomas had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nordskov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thomas at a distance.
Nordskov wants to land a leg kick but Thomas is out of range.
Thomas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thomas swings widly with a right hand
and Nordskov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordskov is just out of range.
Good exchange - Nordskov coming out on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mads Nordskov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mads Nordskov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nordskov moves forwards but Thomas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nordskov sizes up Thomas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thomas catches Nordskov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nordskov throws a leg kick but Thomas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thomas moves out of range as Nordskov strikes.
Mads Nordskov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomas moves out of range of the body kick from Nordskov.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Nordskov saw that one coming.
Crunch! Nordskov slams his shin into Thomas's torso.
Thomas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Thomas might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordskov is just out of range.
Nordskov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thomas's head backwards.
A telegraphed right hand from Nordskov misses the target.
Nordskov throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Nordskov.
Nordskov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Thomas misses with a straight left.
Thomas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nordskov.
Thomas slips under a jab.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
Nordskov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Nordskov.
Nordskov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thomas throws a hook but Nordskov blocks it.
Nordskov staying out of range there.
A clash of legs there as Thomas blocks the low kick.
Thomas is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov lands a nice shot to the body.
Thomas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thomas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Nordskov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov scores with a nice strike.
Thomas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nordskov tries to land a leg kick but Thomas saw it coming and moves away.
Thomas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nordskov, as that shot connected.
Nordskov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nordskov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thomas misses with a looping right.
Thomas looks to throw the jab but Nordskov is out of range.
Nordskov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Thomas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Thomas throws a big counter combination but Nordskov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nordskov digs a good hook to Thomas's body.
Nordskov misses the body punch
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nordskov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nordskov misses with a hook. Thomas ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Thomas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thomas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thomas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thomas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nordskov sizes up Thomas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nordskov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thomas's calf.
Nordskov works the jab nicely.
Jab by Nordskov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nordskov throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov throws an off balance right hand
and Thomas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nordskov thinking.
Thomas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nordskov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thomas scrambles back to his feet.
Nordskov scores with the left hand. Thomas knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice shot lands for Nordskov.
Nordskov stuns Thomas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thomas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nordskov lands a really nice looking cross but Thomas seems unphased.
Nordskov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nordskov lands a jab to Thomas's midsection.
Nordskov swings widly with a right hand
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thomas moves out of range of the body kick.
Nordskov loads up on a big right hand but Thomas slips the punch.
Nordskov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mads Nordskov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mads Nordskov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Thomas swings widly with a right hand
letting Nordskov counter with a right hand.
Nordskov scores with a decent looking hook.
Thomas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thomas throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
Nordskov lands a jab to the head.
Nordskov is looking to clinch.
Nordskov lands a body shot.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Nordskov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Nordskov - just one landing.
Nordskov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nordskov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thomas blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Nordskov.
Thomas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nordskov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nordskov connects with a body shot that sends Thomas's belly button to the back.
An inside leg kick lands from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Nordskov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Nordskov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nordskov punishes Thomas's body with a nice straight punch.
Nordskov lands with a nice body punch.
Thomas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thomas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thomas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nordskov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nordskov. That's going to slow Thomas down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bone on bone clash there as Thomas blocks the leg kick.
Thomas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nordskov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nordskov connects with a nice looking jab.
Nordskov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nordskov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Thomas. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Nordskov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nordskov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
Thomas will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Nordskov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab.
Nordskov lands an overhand right.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nordskov 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 Thomas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thomas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thomas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a big shot that misses.
Thomas moves out of range of the body kick from Nordskov.
Thomas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nordskov to score with a decent uppercut.
Nordskov missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nordskov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thomas takes a step back to recover.
Nordskov misses with a hook
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nordskov throws a poor cross that misses
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nordskov throws a wild body kick that Thomas sees coming a mile off.
Thomas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nordskov throws a shot from downtown. Thomas moves away and avoids it.
Nordskov lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov lands a slapping body shot.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Thomas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov wants to clinch but Thomas slips to the side
and Thomas counters with a nice body shot.
Nordskov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
Nordskov swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Nordskov lands a nice hook to Thomas's body. Thomas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nordskov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Nordskov.
Thomas is looking to counter punch.
Nordskov lands a leg kick that knocks Thomas off balance momentarily.
Nordskov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thomas gets tackled into the cage by Nordskov. Nordskov maintains the clinch.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mads Nordskov really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mads Nordskov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Thomas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nordskov lunges at Thomas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thomas's hand.
Nordskov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nordskov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thomas on the side of the head.
Nordskov slips under a jab from Thomas.
Thomas blocks a jab.
Thomas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nordskov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nordskov clobbers Thomas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nordskov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thomas walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordskov throws a wild body kick that Thomas sees coming a mile off.
A counter left hand to the body from Thomas misses its target.
Nordskov lands a jab.
A big left from Nordskov misses.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Nordskov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thomas in his tracks.
Thomas looks to throw the jab but Nordskov is out of range.
Nordskov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nordskov throws a right hand that misses
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nordskov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Nordskov throws a hook to the side of Thomas's head but Thomas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nordskov scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nordskov with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nordskov sizes up Thomas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A cross from Nordskov lands.
Thomas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nordskov.
Nordskov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thomas's calf.
Thomas lands with a shot to the body.
Nordskov throws a leg kick which misses Thomas's front leg but catches the back leg as Thomas tries to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Thomas.
Nordskov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Nordskov misses
and Nordskov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nordskov scores with a nice body kick.
Thomas throws a lazy uppercut
and Nordskov counters with a good low kick that Thomas was not able to check.
Nordskov throws a poor cross that misses
and Thomas counters with a left to the body.
Thomas looks to land a right hand but Nordskov moved out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thomas checks a leg kick.
Nordskov loads up on a big right hand but Thomas slips the punch.
Nordskov scores with a leg kick.
Nordskov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thomas throws a jab when Nordskov was well out of range.
Nordskov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov lands a head shot.
Thomas checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thomas.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Thomas is looking to counter punch.
Nordskov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thomas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nordskov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nordskov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nordskov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mads Nordskov dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Mads Nordskov's cut.
That's time! Thomas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Nordskov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Nordskov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nordskov throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nordskov, as that shot connected.
Thomas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nordskov.
Nordskov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nordskov tries a quick counter leg kick but Thomas is wise to it.
Nice jab there from Nordskov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nordskov.
Nordskov thumps Thomas with a low kick.
Nordskov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nordskov sizes up Thomas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordskov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thomas.
A swing and a miss from Nordskov.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Nordskov saw that one coming.
Thomas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thomas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nordskov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Nordskov scoring well with a low kick there.
Nordskov misses with the body kick
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Nordskov lands a jab.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nordskov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas walks into a left hand.
Thomas thuds a left hand into Nordskov's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Thomas as he connects with a hook.
Nordskov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nordskov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas.
A jab from Nordskov misses.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nordskov punishes Thomas's body with a nice straight punch.
Nordskov connects with a leg kick. Thomas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nordskov cracks a nice hook into Thomas's ribs.
Tom Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
It looked like Thomas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nordskov misses with a jab to the body
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nordskov tries to land a leg kick but Thomas saw it coming and moves away.
Thomas throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Thomas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nordskov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nordskov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thomas takes a step back to recover.
A big right from Thomas misses.
Thomas throws a hook to the side of Nordskov's head but Nordskov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Nordskov moves away and avoids it.
Nordskov catches Thomas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nordskov scores with a leg kick.
Nordskov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nordskov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nordskov clinches up with Thomas and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Nordskov on the inside.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Thomas controls the action.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Nordskov.
Nordskov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mads Nordskov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nordskov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 45:50
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 45:50
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mads Nordskov!
Mads Nordskov is the new bantamweight champion!
Mads Nordskov made sure to mention his sponsor, Aspire Clothing in his post fight interview.
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