PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Dean Rockefeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Ignatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockefeller comes to the cage accompanied by Kreator - Violent Revolution. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dean Rockefeller
vs
Ignatov

185 cm
28
173 lbs
19 - 4 - 0

186 cm
30
186 lbs
16 - 6 - 2

Great wrestler
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Perkele!

BlackStar Athletics

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Dean Rockefeller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vladimir Ignatov!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockefeller fakes the leg kick and cracks Ignatov in the body.
Ignatov moves out of range of the body kick from Rockefeller.
We've been informed that Ignatov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ignatov throws a looping overhand right but Rockefeller ducks down to avoid it.
Ignatov throws a jab but it's blocked by Rockefeller.
Rockefeller just misses with a punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Ignatov.
Rockefeller looks for the body kick but Ignatov saw that one coming.
Ignatov just misses with a punch to the body.
Rockefeller looks for the body kick but Ignatov saw that one coming.

Rockefeller drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ignatov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockefeller controlling the position well.
Ignatov prevents Rockefeller from improving his position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ignatov wants to take a breather but Rockefeller is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller is positioning himself well to prevent Ignatov advancing to mount.
Rockefeller tries to get to full guard but Ignatov has control of the leg.
Ignatov controlling the action here.
Rockefeller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rockefeller is looking to control Ignatov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rockefeller avoid being mounted?
Ignatov trying to pass the guard but Rockefeller defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rockefeller is looking to improve his position.
Rockefeller is working hard here to advance position.
Still in half guard, Ignatov seems content to control.
Ignatov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rockefeller is trying to maintain the position but Ignatov is very close to passing his half guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ignatov misses with a low kick as Rockefeller jumps back.
Rockefeller moves out of range as Ignatov strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rockefeller. Ignatov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rockefeller throws a leg kick but Ignatov moved away.
Ignatov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vladimir Ignatov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ignatov throws a head kick that misses.
Rockefeller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ignatov moves in looking to clinch but Rockefeller pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller throws a head kick that misses.
Rockefeller throws the kick towards the body but Ignatov avoids it.
Ignatov throws a shot to the body.
Rockefeller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rockefeller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rockefeller checks a leg kick.
Ignatov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ignatov throws a wild body kick that Rockefeller sees coming a mile off.
Ignatov connects with a leg kick. Rockefeller looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ignatov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ignatov lands a leg kick that knocks Rockefeller off balance momentarily.
Rockefeller throws a head kick that misses.
Ignatov lands a glancing blow to the side of Rockefeller's head.
Rockefeller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rockefeller throws a push kick but Ignatov slaps the foot to one side.
Rockefeller defending well as Ignatov loads up on a big left hand.
Rockefeller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ignatov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rockefeller throws a body kick that misses.
Ignatov counters with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rockefeller checks a leg kick.
Ignatov throws a chopping leg kick but Rockefeller manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rockefeller is looking to land body kicks.
Rockefeller lands with a nice body punch.
Ignatov misses with a two punch combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rockefeller.
Rockefeller throws a jab but it's blocked by Ignatov.
Rockefeller lands a head shot.
Rockefeller looks to land a body kick but Ignatov moved away.
Rockefeller throws the kick towards the body but Ignatov avoids it.
Rockefeller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rockefeller throws a body shot but no joy.
Ignatov pushes Rockefeller away with a front kick.
Rockefeller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rockefeller misses with a body shot.
Ignatov misses with a two punch combination.
Rockefeller throws a body kick that misses.
Nice body kick from Ignatov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that James Dean Rockefeller will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Rockefeller scores with a hook to the body. Ignatov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rockefeller looks for the body kick but Ignatov saw that one coming.
Rockefeller missing with a left hand there. Ignatov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rockefeller is looking to wear down Ignatov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ignatov cracks Rockefeller with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rockefeller takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ignatov throws a sloppy head kick and Rockefeller moves out of range easily.
James Dean Rockefeller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignatov throws a front kick aimed at Rockefeller's knee but Rockefeller avoids it well.
Ignatov throws a right and a left that Rockefeller avoids nicely.
Ignatov connects with a looping right hand.
Ignatov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rockefeller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rockefeller throws a push kick but Ignatov slaps the foot to one side.
Rockefeller connects with an inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ignatov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatov blocks the body kick.
Rockefeller tries to land a front kick but Ignatov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rockefeller looks to land a body kick but Ignatov moved away.
Ignatov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rockefeller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ignatov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ignatov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rockefeller blocks it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Ignatov blocks the leg kick.
Ignatov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ignatov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ignatov throws a leg kick which misses Rockefeller's front leg but catches the back leg as Rockefeller tries to avoid it.
Ignatov throws a head kick but Rockefeller moves out of range.
Ignatov throws a hook but Rockefeller avoids it easily.
Rockefeller tries to land a front kick but Ignatov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ignatov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rockefeller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ignatov throws out a counter right but Rockefeller avoids it with no problem.
Rockefeller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donk. Ignatov catches Rockefeller right on the button with a cross.
Ignatov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A jab from Rockefeller does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ignatov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ignatov. Ignatov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rockefeller.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ignatov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller checks a leg kick nicely.
Rockefeller wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vladimir Ignatov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rockefeller misses with a low kick as Ignatov jumps back.
Rockefeller is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Ignatov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ignatov misses with a wild body shot.
Rockefeller moves in looking to clinch but Ignatov pushes him off.
Rockefeller throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ignatov.
Ignatov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ignatov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rockefeller. That did some damage!
Rockefeller throws a right hand that misses
and Ignatov counters with a three punch combo that has Rockefeller backing up. Rockefeller nods at Ignatov to acknowledge the strikes.
Ignatov blocks the body kick.
Rockefeller dips to his left and cracks Ignatov with an uppercut!
Ignatov blocks a head kick by Rockefeller.
Rockefeller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ignatov's head backwards.
Rockefeller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rockefeller checks a low kick from Ignatov.
Rockefeller avoids a kick to the body.
Rockefeller scoring well with a low kick there.
Rockefeller misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov looks to score with a jab to the body but Rockefeller is just out of range.
Ignatov blocks the body kick.
Rockefeller jabs Ignatov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ignatov.
Ignatov loads up on a big right hand but Rockefeller slips the punch.
Rockefeller avoids the head kick by Ignatov.
Ignatov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ignatov scores with a jab to the body.
Ignatov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rockefeller misses with a straight right.
Ignatov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ignatov throws a big shot that misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Ignatov scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ignatov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rockefeller throws a body shot but no joy.
Ignatov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rockefeller on the side of the head.
Rockefeller tries to score with a low kick but Ignatov moves his leg out of the way.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rockefeller's sensitive parts.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ignatov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rockefeller - the referee stops the clock and Ignatov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rockefeller. Ignatov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rockefeller throws a body punch but Ignatov moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ignatov. Rockefeller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ignatov keeps Rockefeller at a distance using the push kick.
Rockefeller lunges at Ignatov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ignatov's hand.
Rockefeller connects with a leg kick. Ignatov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rockefeller is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ignatov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rockefeller misses with a head kick.
Ignatov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Good work by Rockefeller as he checks the leg kick.
Rockefeller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Rockefeller misses the target.
Ignatov lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ignatov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rockefeller seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rockefeller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ignatov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.

Rockefeller pushes Ignatov up against the cage in a clinch.
Ignatov taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Ignatov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ignatov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rockefeller will feel that in the morning.
Ignatov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rockefeller.
Ignatov motions for Rockefeller to come forward. Ignatov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Ignatov.
Ignatov blocks a jab.
Ignatov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ignatov is looking to clinch but Rockefeller is avoiding it.
Rockefeller tries to clinch up but Ignatov circles away and keeps his distance.
Ignatov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Rockefeller has closed the distance and engaged Ignatov in a clinch.
Rockefeller cracks Ignatov with a nice body shot.
Rockefeller tries to throw a body punch but Ignatov avoids it by throwing Rockefeller back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockefeller blocking some punches.
Rockefeller tries to work over Ignatov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Ignatov breaks the clinch.
Ignatov 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.
Rockefeller throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ignatov lands a really nice looking cross but Rockefeller seems unphased.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatov wants to land a leg kick but Rockefeller is out of range.
Ignatov misses with an uppercut. Rockefeller saw that one coming.
Rockefeller stuns Ignatov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rockefeller shoots in but Ignatov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ignatov feints a counter leg kick.
Rockefeller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rockefeller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ignatov.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rockefeller crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ignatov - the referee stops the clock and Rockefeller gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ignatov. Rockefeller manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ignatov blocks a head kick by Rockefeller.
Ignatov scores with a punch to the head.
Ignatov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rockefeller is out of range and Ignatov settles back down.
Rockefeller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ignatov can pounce on him.
Ignatov misses with a head kick.
Rockefeller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ignatov moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ignatov slips a straight right by Rockefeller.
Rockefeller throws a wild body kick that Ignatov sees coming a mile off.
Ignatov is looking to land body kicks.
Ignatov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rockefeller throws a wild body kick that Ignatov sees coming a mile off.

Ignatov rushes Rockefeller and presses him up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ignatov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rockefeller.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rockefeller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rockefeller scores with a shoulder strike.
Ignatov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ignatov misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right from Ignatov on the inside.
A short right from Rockefeller on the inside.
Rockefeller tries to work over Ignatov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rockefeller misses with the head strike.
Ignatov working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ignatov.
Ignatov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rockefeller pushes Ignatov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rockefeller struggles to land a body shot inside as Ignatov controls his hands.
Rockefeller lands with a left to the head.
Rockefeller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
James Dean Rockefeller has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ignatov.
Nice body punch from Rockefeller - that landed with a thud.
Ignatov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ignatov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ignatov lands an elbow inside.
Rockefeller lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ignatov or not.
Rockefeller takes a shot to the head.
Ignatov gets through Rockefeller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ignatov pushes off an throws an elbow but Rockefeller leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rockefeller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ignatov lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatov lands with a right to the head.
Rockefeller lands a body punch.
Ignatov throws an elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ignatov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Rockefeller.
Ignatov lands a nice elbow.
Rockefeller will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ignatov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rockefeller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rockefeller pushes Ignatov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rockefeller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rockefeller tries to throw a body punch but Ignatov avoids it by throwing Rockefeller back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ignatov.
A head punch on the inside from Rockefeller fails to land.
Rockefeller is working Ignatov over against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rockefeller has a couple of punches blocked by Ignatov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rockefeller blocks an uppercut.
Rockefeller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Rockefeller - that landed with a thud.
Rockefeller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rockefeller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Vladimir Ignatov just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rockefeller.
Ignatov slips under a jab from Rockefeller.
Ignatov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ignatov throws a shot from downtown. Rockefeller moves away and avoids it.
Ignatov 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.
Ignatov swings for the body but Rockefeller moves out of range.
Rockefeller feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rockefeller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ignatov.
Rockefeller throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rockefeller misses with a wild body shot.
Ignatov throws out a leg kick but Rockefeller moves out of range and Ignatov only half commits.
Ignatov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rockefeller can pounce on him.
Rockefeller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ignatov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov misses with a body kick.
A solid body kick from Rockefeller.
A low kick from Rockefeller is predictable there
and Ignatov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ignatov throws a low kick but Rockefeller avoids it.
Rockefeller is looking to clinch but Ignatov is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ignatov checks a leg kick nicely.
Rockefeller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ignatov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ignatov connects with a body shot that sends Rockefeller's belly button to the back.
Rockefeller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ignatov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ignatov dips to his left and cracks Rockefeller with an uppercut!
Ignatov avoids a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Ignatov.
Ignatov swinging wildly here.
Ignatov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ignatov.
Rockefeller works the jab nicely.

Rockefeller rushes Ignatov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Ignatov.

It looks like James Dean Rockefeller has been cut.
Rockefeller avoids the elbow strike from Ignatov, against the cage.
Ignatov throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rockefeller takes an elbow to the forehead.

Ignatov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rockefeller throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rockefeller throws a chopping leg kick but Ignatov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ignatov throws a leg kick but Rockefeller checks it.
Rockefeller defending well as Ignatov loads up on a big left hand.
Rockefeller tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ignatov manages to circle out of the way.
Rockefeller throws a front kick aimed at Ignatov's knee but Ignatov avoids it well.
Ignatov blocks a leg kick.
Rockefeller misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rockefeller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ignatov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Rockefeller.
Ignatov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rockefeller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ignatov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rockefeller looks for the body kick but Ignatov saw that one coming.
Rockefeller throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignatov manages to avoid it.
Ignatov blocks a low kick nicely.
Ignatov connects with a nice looking jab.
Ignatov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rockefeller checks a leg kick nicely.
Rockefeller blocks a low kick nicely.
Rockefeller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rockefeller is looking to counter the offense by Ignatov and move into the clinch.
Rockefeller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ignatov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ignatov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rockefeller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ignatov checks a low kick from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ignatov.
Rockefeller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ignatov. That did some damage!
Rockefeller goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ignatov throws a hook to the side of Rockefeller's head but Rockefeller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rockefeller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ignatov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ignatov moves away from the strike by Rockefeller.
Ignatov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ignatov misses with a body shot.
Rockefeller misses with a left hand
and Ignatov counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rockefeller. That's going to slow Ignatov down.
Rockefeller steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ignatov. That one must have hurt.
Rockefeller blocks the body kick.
Ignatov digs a good body shot into Rockefeller's ribs.
Rockefeller takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ignatov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rockefeller. That did some damage!
Rockefeller misses with the body kick
and Ignatov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rockefeller really felt that one!
Ignatov throws a sloppy head kick and Rockefeller moves out of range easily.
Ignatov swings for the body but Rockefeller moves out of range.
Ignatov misses with a low kick as Rockefeller jumps back.
Rockefeller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Vladimir Ignatov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on James Dean Rockefeller's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Rockefeller lands a nice looking body kick.
Rockefeller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ignatov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rockefeller to score with a decent uppercut.
Ignatov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ignatov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A low kick from Rockefeller is predictable there
and Ignatov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rockefeller misses with a body kick.
Ignatov throws a hook but Rockefeller avoids it easily.
Rockefeller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignatov manages to avoid it.
Rockefeller fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ignatov checks it well.
Ignatov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big left from Ignatov misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rockefeller.
Ignatov cracks the inside of Rockefeller's front leg.
Rockefeller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ignatov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ignatov moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rockefeller fails to land with a series of punches.
Ignatov throws a lazy right hand but Rockefeller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatov misses the shot to the body.
Ignatov ducks under a wild hook from Rockefeller.
Ignatov counters with a body kick.
Rockefeller scores with a spinning back kick!
Rockefeller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rockefeller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rockefeller misses with a left hand
and Ignatov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ignatov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rockefeller cracks the inside of Ignatov's front leg.
Ignatov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rockefeller.
Ignatov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rockefeller looks to score with a jab to the body but Ignatov is just out of range.
Rockefeller takes a swing at Ignatov's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by Rockefeller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ignatov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rockefeller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignatov manages to avoid it.
Rockefeller drops his hands momentarily and Ignatov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
James Dean Rockefeller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ignatov.
Rockefeller finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ignatov.
A big left from Ignatov misses.
Rockefeller loads up on a big right hand but Ignatov slips the punch.
Rockefeller is looking to land body kicks.
Ignatov is looking to slow Rockefeller down with leg kicks.
A big right from Ignatov misses.
Ignatov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ignatov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rockefeller throws a leg kick but Ignatov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ignatov throws a leg kick but Rockefeller sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rockefeller throws a leg kick but Ignatov moved away.
A solid body kick from Ignatov.
Rockefeller lands with a nice body kick.
Rockefeller misses the jab.
Ignatov wants to counter the offense by Rockefeller and move into the clinch position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller moves out of range as Ignatov strikes.
Ignatov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rockefeller moves away.
Ignatov avoids a kick to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rockefeller!
Ignatov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rockefeller drops his hands momentarily and Ignatov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ignatov tries to clinch but Rockefeller is having none of it.
Rockefeller is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Rockefeller 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ignatov scores with a jab to the head.
Rockefeller gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ignatov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rockefeller throws a push kick but Ignatov slaps the foot to one side.
Rockefeller misses with a body kick.
Ignatov moves out of range of the body kick from Rockefeller.
Ignatov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rockefeller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ignatov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rockefeller's hands.
Rockefeller throws the left hand but Ignatov avoids the punch easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller misses with a kick to the body.
Ignatov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rockefeller connects with a body shot that sends Ignatov's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ignatov moves out of range of the body kick.
Ignatov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rockefeller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ignatov.
Ignatov works the jab nicely.
Ignatov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rockefeller tries to clinch but Ignatov is having none of it.
Rockefeller drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ignatov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rockefeller can pounce on him.
Rockefeller looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ignatov missing with a left hand there. Rockefeller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rockefeller tries to land a front kick but Ignatov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ignatov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rockefeller.
Nice cross by Rockefeller.
Vladimir Ignatov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rockefeller throws a hook but Ignatov blocks it.
And Ignatov responds with a good body kick, but Rockefeller manages to step out the way in time.
Ignatov takes one to the chin there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vladimir Ignatov.
I think Ignatov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 47:49
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 46:49
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vladimir Ignatov!
Vladimir Ignatov is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Vladimir Ignatov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.