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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stupid Tattoo Guy (ranked 348 p4p, 428 weight class) and Mads Nordskov (ranked 22 p4p, 26 weight class). Nordskov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fugle. Mads Nordskov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stupid Tattoo Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 14 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Mads Nordskov!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tattoo Guy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A left lands for Nordskov.
Tattoo Guy tries to work over Nordskov's front leg with a kick but Nordskov checks it.
Tattoo Guy moves out of range of the body kick from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a looping overhand right but Tattoo Guy ducks down to avoid it.
Tattoo Guy punishes Nordskov's body with a nice straight punch.
Tattoo Guy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nordskov.
Tattoo Guy misses with a looping left.
Tattoo Guy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Nordskov.
Tattoo Guy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nordskov.
Nordskov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tattoo Guy shoots in for a double leg but Nordskov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tattoo Guy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tattoo Guy moves out of range of the body kick.
Nordskov connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tattoo Guy keeps the fight on the outside.
Tattoo Guy slips a jab from Nordskov.
Tattoo Guy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nordskov.
Tattoo Guy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tattoo Guy throws a hook but Nordskov blocks it.
Nordskov lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordskov thuds a left hand into Tattoo Guy's body.
Nice defenses there by Nordskov.
Nordskov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tattoo Guy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
Tattoo Guy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nordskov's waist but Nordskov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tattoo Guy off to one side.
A jab from Tattoo Guy finds it's way through Nordskov's defenses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nordskov. Tattoo Guy shrugs it off though.
Some bone on bone action there as Nordskov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nordskov takes a swing at Tattoo Guy's ribcage but misses.
Nordskov with a nice cross.
Nordskov stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stupid Tattoo Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nordskov scores with a push kick.
Tattoo Guy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nordskov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tattoo Guy throws out the jab.
Nordskov moves out of range as Tattoo Guy strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nordskov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tattoo Guy. Tattoo Guy obviously looking to wear him down.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nordskov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nordskov slaps away a takedown attempt from Tattoo Guy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nordskov! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tattoo Guy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nordskov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tattoo Guy has time to react.
Nordskov tries to land a front kick but Tattoo Guy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An attempted straight right counter from Tattoo Guy misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Nordskov.
Tattoo Guy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nordskov.
Tattoo Guy works Nordskov's body with a nice hook.
Nordskov throws a lazy right hand but Tattoo Guy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tattoo Guy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tattoo Guy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nordskov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nordskov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nordskov catches Tattoo Guy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tattoo Guy throws an off balance right hand
and Nordskov counters with a left to the body.
Tattoo Guy moves out of range as Nordskov throws a body kick.
Nordskov with a nice calf kick.
Nordskov moves in looking to clinch but Tattoo Guy pushes him off.
A telegraphed right hand from Tattoo Guy misses the target.
Tattoo Guy misses with an uppercut. Nordskov saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Tattoo Guy misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tattoo Guy throws an overhand right that lands on Nordskov's shoulder, as Nordskov tries to avoid the shot.
Nordskov lands a front kick.
Nordskov moves out of range as Tattoo Guy strikes.
Nordskov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tattoo Guy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nordskov scrambles back to his feet.
Nordskov misses with a hook. Tattoo Guy ducked under it nicely.
Mads Nordskov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tattoo Guy misses with a straight right.
Tattoo Guy throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Nordskov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tattoo Guy blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Tattoo Guy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nordskov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tattoo Guy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nordskov scores with a kick to the body.
Tattoo Guy throws a front kick that sends Nordskov stumbling back into the cage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nordskov.
A bone on bone clash there as Nordskov blocks the leg kick.
Nordskov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nordskov closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Tattoo Guy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tattoo Guy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tattoo Guy's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tattoo Guy.
Nordskov working aggressively here.
Tattoo Guy manages to break the clinch.
Tattoo Guy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nordskov throws out the jab.
Nordskov jabs Tattoo Guy right on the nose. Tattoo Guy blinks but takes it well.
Nordskov lands a nice looking body shot.
Nordskov misses with a jab to the body
and Tattoo Guy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nordskov wriggles free and stands up.
A slow jab from Nordskov misses its intended target.
Tattoo Guy attempts a counter takedown but Nordskov avoids it well and moves away.
Nordskov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tattoo Guy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tattoo Guy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nordskov.
Nordskov avoids the body shot from Tattoo Guy.
Nordskov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tattoo Guy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov misses with a two punch combination.
Tattoo Guy misses with a straight left.
Nordskov throws out a counter right but Tattoo Guy avoids it with no problem.
Nordskov scores with a jab.
Nordskov takes a swing at Tattoo Guy's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mads Nordskov dominated that round.
That's time! Tattoo Guy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nordskov drives through and clinches with Tattoo Guy against the cage.
Tattoo Guy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nordskov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tattoo Guy. That did some damage!
Nordskov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tattoo Guy moves away from the strike by Nordskov.
Tattoo Guy ducks right into an uppercut from Nordskov.
Tattoo Guy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nordskov takes a swing at Tattoo Guy's ribcage but misses.
Tattoo Guy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nordskov's head.
Nordskov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nordskov misses with a looping right.
Nordskov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tattoo Guy is able to avoid easily.
Nordskov with a nice cross.
Nordskov misses with a two punch combination.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Tattoo Guy is just out of range.
Mads Nordskov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nordskov lands with a hook. Tattoo Guy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tattoo Guy misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tattoo Guy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nordskov.
Nordskov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tattoo Guy throws the left hand but Nordskov avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordskov connects with a jab.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tattoo Guy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nordskov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tattoo Guy.
Nordskov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tattoo Guy counters with a head kick. That will keep Nordskov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Tattoo Guy lands a glancing blow to the side of Nordskov's head.
Nordskov throws a right hand that misses
and Tattoo Guy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tattoo Guy slips under a jab.
Tattoo Guy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nordskov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tattoo Guy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Nordskov. No joy for Tattoo Guy on that attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Tattoo Guy. Those never looked like landing.
Nordskov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tattoo Guy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice straight punches there by Nordskov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nordskov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov lands a front kick.
Nordskov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nordskov throws a hook but Tattoo Guy avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Nordskov.
Nordskov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Tattoo Guy blocks a leg kick.
Tattoo Guy misses with a hook
and Nordskov counters with a straight right hand.
Tattoo Guy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tattoo Guy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Mads Nordskov has been cut.
Tattoo Guy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nordskov defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stupid Tattoo Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nordskov works the jab nicely.
Tattoo Guy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tattoo Guy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nordskov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov scores with a hook to the body. Tattoo Guy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nordskov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tattoo Guy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nordskov scrambles back to his feet.
Nordskov misses with a lunging right hand
and Tattoo Guy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nordskov.
Tattoo Guy gets a takedown into half guard.
Nordskov is holding on to half guard well.
Tattoo Guy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tattoo Guy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tattoo Guy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tattoo Guy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tattoo Guy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tattoo Guy throwing shots but Nordskov is blocking nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tattoo Guy wants to control but Nordskov is keeping him busy.
Nordskov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy throwing shots but Nordskov is blocking nicely.
Nordskov is holding on to half guard well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mads Nordskov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nordskov connects with the punch.
Tattoo Guy scores with a shot to the body.
Tattoo Guy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
Tattoo Guy lands a body shot.
Tattoo Guy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nordskov did well to prevent Tattoo Guy getting side control.
Nordskov has his hands clasped together around Tattoo Guy's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nordskov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tattoo Guy trying to control but Nordskov is working from the bottom.
Tattoo Guy stopping the sweep attempt from Nordskov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tattoo Guy throws a big elbow that misses.
Tattoo Guy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nordskov keeping moving, preventing Tattoo Guy from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tattoo Guy tries to score with a low kick but Nordskov moves his leg out of the way.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nordskov.
Tattoo Guy tries a head kick but it misses.
Tattoo Guy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nordskov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tattoo Guy.
Nice body punch from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut. Tattoo Guy saw that one coming.
Nordskov with the inside leg kick.
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 Tattoo Guy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tattoo Guy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stupid Tattoo Guy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tattoo Guy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tattoo Guy slips a jab and a cross from Nordskov.
Nordskov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tattoo Guy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tattoo Guy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nordskov throws a head kick but Tattoo Guy moves out of range.
Tattoo Guy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nordskov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nordskov moves out of range of the leg kick from Tattoo Guy.
Nordskov throws a lazy right hand but Tattoo Guy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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 is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nordskov is looking to chop away at Tattoo Guy's legs.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut
and Tattoo Guy counters with a left and a right that stings Nordskov.
Nordskov staying out of range there.
Tattoo Guy 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.
Tattoo Guy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tattoo Guy misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov dips to his left and cracks Tattoo Guy with an uppercut!
Nordskov stuffs the takedown.
Nordskov throws a sloppy head kick and Tattoo Guy moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Tattoo Guy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nordskov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a good cross that connects.
Tattoo Guy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tattoo Guy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tattoo Guy is looking to pass into half guard but Nordskov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nordskov is in guard.
Nordskov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stupid Tattoo Guy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tattoo Guy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tattoo Guy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nordskov defends well.
Tattoo Guy throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nordskov uses it to pass to side control.
Nordskov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tattoo Guy's shoulder. That is not cool.
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 Stupid Tattoo Guy.
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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Stupid Tattoo Guy!
In his post fight interview, Stupid Tattoo Guy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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