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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yodsawan Sitsongrit (ranked 216 p4p, 543 weight class) and Mads Nordskov (ranked 13 p4p, 33 weight class). Nordskov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fugle. 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.
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 27 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yodsawan Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 16 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Mads Nordskov!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Nordskov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nordskov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nordskov is able to avoid easily.
Sitsongrit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nordskov.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sitsongrit is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nordskov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sitsongrit is able to avoid easily.
Nordskov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nordskov doesn't seem bothered though.
Nordskov wants to clinch up but Sitsongrit keeps it at a distance.
Nordskov closes the distance and clinches.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Nordskov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nordskov's gas tank.
Nordskov misses with a body punch.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Nordskov controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Nordskov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nordskov tries to break the clinch but Sitsongrit is controlling the position.
Nordskov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nordskov.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sitsongrit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sitsongrit gets through Nordskov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Nordskov lands a left hand.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nordskov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nordskov tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
Still in the clinch, Nordskov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Nordskov digs a right hand underneath Sitsongrit's ribcage. Sitsongrit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nordskov is leaning against Sitsongrit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Nordskov blocks it.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Nordskov misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Nordskov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sitsongrit has managed to clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Nordskov misses with some punches.
Nordskov misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Nordskov misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Nordskov.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nordskov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nordskov works on Sitsongrit's body with a couple of short punches.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nordskov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Nordskov lands a shot to the body.
Nordskov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit is working Nordskov over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nordskov's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Nordskov.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov lands a hook that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Nordskov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nordskov's gas tank.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nordskov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Nordskov lands a right hand.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Nordskov misses with a body punch.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Nordskov controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Nordskov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nordskov slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
A little jabbing left from Nordskov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nordskov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A clash of legs there as Sitsongrit blocks the low kick.
Sitsongrit thumps Nordskov with a low kick.
Nordskov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nordskov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nordskov, as that shot connected.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nordskov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit lunges at Nordskov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nordskov's hand.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Nordskov defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Nordskov throws a push kick but Sitsongrit slaps the foot to one side.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nordskov can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Nordskov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit scores with the left hand. Nordskov knows he should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nordskov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nordskov slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Nordskov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nordskov moves out of range of the strikes.
Nordskov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nordskov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nordskov.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Nordskov throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Nordskov moved out of range nicely.
Good work by Nordskov as he checks the leg kick.
Nordskov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Nordskov slips the punch.
Nordskov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sitsongrit blocks it well.
Sitsongrit drops his hands momentarily and Nordskov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight on the outside.
Nordskov misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit tried to counter with a leg kick but Nordskov avoided it.
Nordskov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nordskov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Nordskov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sitsongrit under the eye.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Nordskov avoids the punch easily.
Nordskov tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nordskov checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nordskov is out of range.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Nordskov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nordskov moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nordskov.
Sitsongrit swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nordskov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Nordskov.
A head kick misses from Nordskov.
Nordskov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range and Nordskov settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov lands with a right hand.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Nordskov 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 lands a head shot.
Nordskov staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nordskov.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Nordskov.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Nordskov should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nordskov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sitsongrit swats away the attempt to clinch by Nordskov.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
Nordskov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Nordskov looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Sitsongrit catches Nordskov right on the button with a cross.
Nordskov stuns Sitsongrit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses.
Nordskov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nordskov throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Nordskov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nordskov wants to clinch.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nordskov throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick.
Sitsongrit 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 slips under a jab.
Nordskov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nordskov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Nordskov throws a front kick aimed at Sitsongrit's knee but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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 Yodsawan Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sitsongrit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nordskov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nordskov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit connects with the punch.
Nordskov checks the leg kick.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Nordskov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nordskov 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.
Nordskov walks into a jab.
Sitsongrit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Nordskov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Nordskov avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nordskov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nordskov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Nordskov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nordskov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sitsongrit checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A leg kick checked by Nordskov.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nordskov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nordskov misses the body punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick from Nordskov.
Nordskov looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nordskov throws out the jab.
As Nordskov backs away, Sitsongrit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Nordskov throws a big shot that misses.
Nordskov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Nordskov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Nordskov is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sitsongrit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nordskov throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Nordskov misses with a body punch
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Nordskov.
Nordskov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
Nordskov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Nordskov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A cross from Sitsongrit lands.
Sitsongrit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Nordskov.
Nordskov tries to clinch but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Nordskov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Nordskov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Nordskov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nordskov throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Nordskov moves away and avoids it.
Nordskov looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
Sitsongrit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nordskov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nordskov blocks the body kick.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Nordskov counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Nordskov's leg but Nordskov calmly moves out of range.
Nordskov blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Nordskov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Nordskov avoids the punch easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nordskov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Nordskov is out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nordskov lands a really nice looking cross but Sitsongrit seems unphased.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Nordskov throws a chopping leg kick but Sitsongrit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Nordskov moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.
Nordskov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit blocks the body kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the body
and Nordskov counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nordskov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nordskov checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
A cross from Sitsongrit lands.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nordskov lands a lovely overhand right.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Nordskov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Nordskov misses with a body kick.
Nordskov instigates a clinch.
Nordskov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Nordskov tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Nordskov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Nordskov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
Nordskov working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nordskov's elbow.
Nice body punch from Nordskov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Nordskov blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Nordskov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nordskov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nordskov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Nordskov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Nordskov.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Nordskov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Nordskov avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Nordskov's ribcage. Nordskov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Nordskov controls his hands.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Nordskov tries to break free but Sitsongrit pushes him back against the cage.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nordskov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nordskov tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nordskov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sitsongrits head.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Nordskov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit.
Nordskov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Yodsawan Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sitsongrit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
Nordskov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nordskov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Nordskov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nordskov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit lands with a straight right. Nordskov didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordskov. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but Nordskov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sitsongrit.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov moves out of range of the strikes.
Nordskov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Nordskov ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
A jab lands there for Nordskov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nordskov doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Nordskov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nordskov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nordskov defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Nordskov throws out a powerful jab.
Nordskov with a hook.
Sitsongrit defending well as Nordskov loads up on a big left hand.
Nordskov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Nordskov misses.
Nordskov tries to work over Sitsongrit's front leg with a kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Nordskov's ribs.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Nordskov's shoulder, as Nordskov tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nordskov. That did some damage!
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Nordskov.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov moves forwards but Sitsongrit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nordskov staying out of range there.
Nordskov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit tests Nordskov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nordskov misses with a head kick.
Nordskov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nordskov.
Nordskov throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordskov moves away.
Nordskov walks into a left hand.
Nordskov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Nordskov throws a low kick, looking for Sitsongrit's leg but Sitsongrit calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nordskov misses the shot to the body.
Good work by Sitsongrit as he checks the leg kick.
Nordskov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and pushes Nordskov back into the cage.
Nordskov tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nordskov prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Nordskov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Nordskov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Nordskov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Nordskov misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Nordskov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yodsawan Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sitsongrit 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yodsawan Sitsongrit!
Yodsawan Sitsongrit retains his bantamweight title!
A victorious Yodsawan Sitsongrit thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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