PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mads Nordskov (ranked 491 p4p, 952 weight class) and Jaro Lalla (ranked 33 p4p, 57 weight class). Nordskov comes to the cage accompanied by Fugle. Lalla has chosen ЛЮБИ as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Nordskov
vs
Lalla

171 cm
38
138
38 - 15 - 3

175 cm
31
126
15 - 14 - 2

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Core Combat
Aspire Clothing

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 38 - 15 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Mads Nordskov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 2, fighting out of London, Jaro Lalla!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ben Hemmingworth and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nordskov throws a push kick but Lalla slaps the foot to one side.
Lalla looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nordskov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nordskov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lalla stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nordskov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nordskov lands a body shot.
Nordskov lands the left hand.
A solid body kick from Nordskov.
Lalla on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nordskov thumps Lalla with a low kick.
Lalla bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nordskov but Nordskov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nordskov is looking to chop away at Lalla's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordskov is looking to land body kicks.
Nordskov throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lalla! But no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lalla takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mads Nordskov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nordskov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lalla avoids a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nordskov.
Nordskov tries to clinch up.
Lalla takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick by Nordskov misses
and Lalla counters with a straight right hand.
Lalla avoids a kick to the body.
Nordskov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lalla doesn't seem bothered though.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Lalla is just out of range.
Lalla slips a jab from Nordskov.
A little jabbing left from Lalla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lalla walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nordskov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordskov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lalla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lalla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice defenses there by Lalla.

Lalla looking to score a takedown here. Nordskov is defending well but Lalla drives through and ends up in Nordskov's guard.

Lalla drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nordskov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nordskov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nordskov!

Lalla is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lalla gets back to half guard.

Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nordskov in particular looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nordskov is pressing down on Lalla's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lalla is holding on for now.

Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nordskov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mads Nordskov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nordskov tries to sprawl but Lalla drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Lalla is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Nordskov is defending against the submission attempts here by Lalla.

Lalla is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nordskov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lalla.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lalla wants to work for an arm triangle but Nordskov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordskov is trying to maintain the position but Lalla is very close to passing his half guard.

Lalla is looking for a kimura but Nordskov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lalla to get the leverage.

Lalla is working for a kimura but Nordskov is defending it quite comfortably.

Lalla is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nordskov is controlling Lalla's position as best he can from this difficult position.

Lalla looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nordskov is pressing down on Lalla's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Lalla is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nordskov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nordskov has escaped and now he's on top!

Lalla throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nordskov uses it to pass to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov staying calm.
Nordskov trying to control the action but Lalla is working from the bottom.
Nordskov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lalla tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lalla looks to move to half guard but instead Nordskov has passed into mount! Damn!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nordskov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is 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 fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lalla manages to avoid it.
A big right from Nordskov misses.
Lalla chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nordskov can pounce on him.
Nordskov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nordskov swings for the body but Lalla moves out of range.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Lalla moves out of range.
Lalla swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nordskov throws a right hand that misses
and Lalla counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Nordskov. No joy for Lalla on that attempt.
Nordskov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lalla throws out a counter right but Nordskov avoids it with no problem.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lalla shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nordskov pinned against the cage. Nordskov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordskov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Lalla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nordskov throws a hook to the side of Lalla's head but Lalla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nordskov lands a right hook to the body.
Nordskov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lalla will feel that in the morning.
Nordskov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good work by Lalla as he checks the leg kick.
Nordskov throws out a loose jab but Lalla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lalla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Nordskov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lalla is out of range and Nordskov settles back down.
It seemed like Lalla was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nordskov delivers a nice body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nordskov.
A nice leg kick from Nordskov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lalla doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nordskov throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nordskov has Lalla up against the cage in a clinch.
Lalla tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mads Nordskov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
Lalla changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nordskov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nordskov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lalla's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordskov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Nordskov connects with a jab.
Nordskov lands a body shot.
Nordskov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lalla on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Nordskov misses its intended target.
Nordskov scores with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lalla. Lalla circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nordskov throws a poor cross that misses
letting Lalla counter with a right hand.
Lalla takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lalla goes for a double leg but Nordskov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nordskov continues to drive forward.
Nordskov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lalla counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nordskov throws out a powerful jab.
Nordskov misses with a two punch combination.
Lalla tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nordskov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lalla somewhat.
Nordskov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lalla can do to turn this around?
Nordskov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lalla's head.
Nordskov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov tries to close the distance and clinch but Lalla swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lalla walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lalla walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nordskov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lalla avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lalla blocks the body kick.
Lalla's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nordskov misses with a low kick as Lalla jumps back.
A jab lands there for Nordskov.

Nordskov clinches with his opponent.
A right hand to the body from Nordskov.
Nordskov lands an uppercut.
Nordskov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lalla.
Lalla goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nordskov prevents it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mads Nordskov clearly takes that round.
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 misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lalla.
Lalla takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nordskov lands a lovely overhand right.
Nordskov throws a body kick that misses.
Lalla keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It seemed like Lalla was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
Lalla looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lalla is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nordskov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice jab there from Nordskov.
No luck for Lalla with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov looks to land a right hand but Lalla moved out of range.
Nordskov throws the kick towards the body but Lalla avoids it.
Lalla walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lalla moves out of range of the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordskov misses with a looping left.
Nordskov scores with a nice body kick.
Nordskov connects with a single shot there.
Nordskov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nordskov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nordskov connects with a right hand. Lalla shakes it off.
Nordskov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nordskov throws a leg kick which misses Lalla's front leg but catches the back leg as Lalla tries to avoid it.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut.
Lalla fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mads Nordskov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
Lalla moves out of range as Nordskov strikes.
Lalla looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lalla has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A lazy body kick from Nordskov
and Lalla counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Nordskov there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov lands a glancing blow to the side of Lalla's head.
Nordskov slaps away a takedown attempt from Lalla, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nordskov throws an off balance right hand
and Lalla cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nordskov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lalla has time to react.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nordskov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nordskov connects with a crisp jab.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lalla! But no joy.
Nordskov scores with a shot to the body.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Lalla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nordskov connects with a looping right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov throws a front kick that sends Lalla stumbling back into the cage.
Nordskov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nordskov lands an overhand right.
Lalla dives in and grabs Nordskov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nordskov pushes down on Lalla's head and hops out.
Nordskov tries a low kick but Lalla avoids it.
Lalla throws out a counter right but Nordskov avoids it with no problem.
Nordskov throws a good cross that connects.
Lalla ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lalla throws out a counter right but Nordskov avoids it with no problem.
Nordskov wants to clinch.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lalla was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
Lalla shoots in and drives through. Nordskov sprawls well.
Nordskov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lalla manages to avoid it.
Nordskov misses with a right hand
and Lalla counters with a straight right hand.
Nordskov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lalla's head.
Nordskov misses with a straight right.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
Lalla checks a leg kick nicely.
Nordskov lands a glancing blow to the side of Lalla's head.
Lalla might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordskov throws a push kick but Lalla slaps the foot to one side.
It seemed like Lalla was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lalla fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nordskov throws a leg kick but Lalla moved away.
Lalla takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nordskov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mads Nordskov had his way with Jaro Lalla in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Decent striking displayed by Nordskov there.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nordskov doesn't manage to clinch there - Lalla circles away.
Lalla swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lalla keeps the fight on the outside.
Nordskov throws a hook but Lalla blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Lalla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

Lalla shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nordskov's guard.
Lalla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nordskov swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Lalla is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nordskov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nordskov has escaped and now he's on top!

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordskov continues to stall.
Jaro Lalla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
More hug and hope from Nordskov.

Lalla looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nordskov passes into half guard.
Nordskov is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nordskov passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lalla is looking to improve his position but Nordskov isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nordskov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mads Nordskov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nordskov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 50:45
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 50:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mads Nordskov!
Mads Nordskov is the new bantamweight champion!
Mads Nordskov managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Aspire Clothing, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Jaro Lalla had this to say: '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.