PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Broph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ive Nackershort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Nackershort's choice of entrance music: The Rocky Theme. Ive Nackershort has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Broph
vs
Nackershort

190 cm
19
190 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

181 cm
24
195 lbs
8 - 4 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Lightning Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig Broph!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Ive Nackershort!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nackershort scores with a jab to the jaw.

Broph closes the distance and clinches.

Nackershort pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Broph just misses with a punch to the body.
Broph throws a chopping leg kick but Nackershort manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Broph fails to land with a series of punches.
Nackershort throws a jab when Broph was well out of range.
Nackershort throws a shot to the body.
Broph takes a swing at Nackershort's ribcage but misses.

Broph closes the distance and pushes Nackershort back into the cage.
Nackershort prevents the takedown attempt.

Nackershort pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Broph misses with a two punch combination.
A slow jab from Broph misses its intended target.
Broph has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nackershort finds it's way round the side to connect with Broph's head.
Nackershort lands with a straight right. Broph didn't see that one coming.
Broph has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nackershort finds it's way round the side to connect with Broph's head.
Nackershort is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Broph swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nackershort counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nackershort scores with a nice head shot.
Broph slips under a jab from Nackershort.
Nackershort scores with a three punch combo!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nackershort drives through and clinches with Broph against the cage.

Nackershort's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slow jab from Broph misses its intended target.
Broph thuds his right hand into Nackershort's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice cross by Nackershort.
Nackershort lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nackershort.
Broph is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nackershort throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nackershort lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Broph circles away quickly and effectively.
Nackershort is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Broph had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Good exchange - Nackershort coming out on top.
Nackershort lunges at Broph with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Broph's hand.
Broph throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nackershort misses with an uppercut.
Nackershort lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Nackershort shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nackershort wants to free his trapped foot but Broph is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Broph is looking to control Nackershort's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Broph avoid being mounted?
Broph tries to get to full guard but Nackershort has control of the leg.
Nackershort tries to stand but can't do so whilst Broph controls his leg.
Broph trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broph is trying to get back to full guard.
Broph has a hand on Nackershort's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Nackershort takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Nackershort controlling from the full mount.
Nackershort's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Broph tries to hold on but Nackershort pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Broph is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nackershort takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Broph tries to reverse the position but Nackershort maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ive Nackershort dominated 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.

A punch combination from Broph misses.
Broph staying out of range there.
Broph tries to bum rush Nackershort with a series of wild strikes but Nackershort uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nackershort clobbers Broph with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nackershort blocks a jab.
Nackershort blocks a head kick by Broph.
Nackershort moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nackershort 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.
Broph looks to land a combination but Nackershort avoids it well.
Broph throws a series of punches but Nackershort avoids them all with ease.
Nackershort has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nackershort.
Nackershort smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Broph 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Broph moves out of range of the strikes.
Nackershort fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ive Nackershort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nackershort slaps away a takedown attempt from Broph, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nackershort lands an overhand right.
Nackershort looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Broph takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Nackershort.
Broph looks to land a combination but Nackershort avoids it well.
Broph moves away from the strike by Nackershort.
Broph misses with a combination
and Broph takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Nackershort does it's job there.
Nackershort dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nackershort throws a right hand that Broph ducks under and follows up with a left that Broph also avoids with ease.
Nackershort works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Broph tries to score with a low kick but Nackershort moves his leg out of the way.
Nackershort blocks a jab.
Broph throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nackershort.
Nice straight punches there by Nackershort. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nackershort.
Nackershort fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nackershort scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nackershort lands a jab.
Broph fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Broph slips a straight right by Nackershort.
Nackershort avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broph ducks under a wild hook from Nackershort.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nackershort.
Nackershort looks to land a left hand but Broph moved out of range nicely.
Nackershort scores with a nice strike.
A lazy left from Nackershort finds it's target.
Broph drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nackershort misses with a combination
letting Broph counter with a right hand.
Ive Nackershort seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nackershort takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Broph moves out of range of the strikes.
Broph on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nackershort misses with a few strikes there.
Danga de danga de dang - Nackershort scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nackershort lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Broph doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nackershort scores with a nice head shot.
Broph walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Craig Broph is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Broph stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Broph takes one to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nackershort blocks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Nackershort.
Broph with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nackershort to score with a decent uppercut.
Nackershort stuns Broph with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nackershort.
Broph uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nackershort.
Broph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nackershort connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slow jab from Broph misses its intended target.
Nice body punch from Nackershort.
Nackershort waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Broph.
Broph defending well as Nackershort loads up on a big left hand.
Broph walks into a stiff left hand from Nackershort.
Nice uppercut there from Nackershort.
Good standup being displayed there by Nackershort as he connects with a hook.
Broph rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nackershort moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Broph takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nackershort scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nackershort scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Broph 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 Nackershort has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nackershort and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd cheers as Nackershort lands an impressive looking overhand right. Broph doesn't seem phased though.
Broph tries to clinch but Nackershort is having none of it.
Nackershort works Broph's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Nackershort finds it's way through Broph's defenses.
Broph jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nackershort lands with a hook. Broph tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nackershort moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nackershort misses with the combination.
Nackershort scores with a nice right hand.
Broph closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nackershort throws a series of strikes that have Broph backpedaling.
Nackershort scores with a nice right hand.
Nackershort's corner calls for a 1-2. Nackershort obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nackershort tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Broph was well out of range. Poor timing from Nackershort.
Nackershort throws a right and a left that Broph avoids nicely.
Nackershort lands a with a good body shot.
Broph shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nackershort pinned against the cage. Nackershort gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ive Nackershort showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nackershort ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Broph misses with a wild body shot.
Nackershort connects with a nice looking jab.
Broph throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Broph takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Broph ducks under a wild hook from Nackershort.
Nice shot by Nackershort.
A jab lands there for Nackershort.
A lazy left from Nackershort finds it's target.
Nackershort lands a jab.
Nackershort's corner calls for a 1-2. Nackershort obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Broph tries for a takedown but Nackershort circles away easily
and Nackershort counters with a nice uppercut.
Donk. Nackershort catches Broph right on the button with a cross.
Broph throws a right and a left that Nackershort avoids nicely.
Broph has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Broph there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nackershort scores with a decent looking hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nackershort bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Broph's head.
A jab from Nackershort does it's job there.
Nackershort works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nackershort avoids the head kick by Broph.
Broph throws a body punch but Nackershort moves out of range.
Nackershort has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Broph waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Nackershort.
Nackershort cracks Broph with a right hand to the side of the head.
Broph throws a series of punches but Nackershort avoids them all with ease.
Nackershort lands a jab.
Nackershort throws out a loose jab but Broph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nackershort bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nackershort cracks Broph with a good jab.
Nackershort dodges the punch combination from Broph.
Broph attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nackershort misses with a few strikes there.
Broph uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nackershort.
Nackershort lands with an uppercut that bounces Broph off the cage and back into rage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broph walks into a jab.

Nackershort moves into the clinch successfully.

Nackershort breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A cross from Nackershort lands.
Broph with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nackershort to score with a decent uppercut.
Nackershort connects with a good right hand that stumbles Broph. Broph circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Broph swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nackershort counters with a straight right hand.
Nackershort moves out of range as Broph strikes.
Nackershort throws a shot from downtown. Broph moves away and avoids it.
Broph needs to keep his hands up - Nackershort had a free shot at his head there.
Broph fails with the takedown
and Nackershort counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nackershort misses with a looping left.
Nackershort throws a combination. Broph tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Broph tries to score with a low kick but Nackershort moves his leg out of the way.
Nackershort scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nackershort lands a jab to the nose.
Broph takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nackershort moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nackershort tries to bum rush Broph with a series of wild strikes but Broph uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nackershort keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Broph tries to close the distance and clinch but Nackershort swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nackershort scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nackershort lands a nice looking body shot.
Nackershort connects with a body shot.
Broph has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nackershort finds it's way round the side to connect with Broph's head.
Nackershort leaves Broph with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Broph. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab by Nackershort.
Nackershort keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nackershort throws a shot to the body.
Nackershort works the jab nicely.
Broph looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nackershort jabs at Broph's body.
Nackershort with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nackershort.
Nackershort fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nackershort connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
Nackershort lands with a nice body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nackershort fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Broph on the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Nackershort. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nackershort.

Broph is rocked!
Nackershort's corner calls for a 1-2. Nackershort obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oh Broph is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nackershort lands a nice hook to Broph's body. Broph takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nackershort lands a glancing blow to the side of Broph's head.
A jab from Nackershort finds it's way through Broph's defenses.
Nackershort cracks Broph with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nackershort lands a nice shot that snaps Broph's head back.
Jab from Nackershort.
Nackershort loads up on a big right hand but Broph slips the punch.
Nackershort throws the left hand but Broph avoids the punch easily.
Broph seems to have got his legs back now.
Nackershort bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Broph is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nackershort.

It looks like Craig Broph has been cut.
Broph gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nackershort.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Decent striking displayed by Nackershort there.
Nackershort scores with a crisp jab that stopped Broph in his tracks.
Broph gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice defenses there by Broph.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ive Nackershort really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Craig Broph's cut.
That's time! Broph's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nackershort checks a low kick from Broph.
Broph looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Broph misses with a looping right.
Nackershort uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Broph on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Broph throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nackershort counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nackershort fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nackershort digs a good body shot into Broph's ribs.
Broph tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nackershort sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Broph somewhat.
Broph takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nackershort lands a body shot.
Broph misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nackershort counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Broph takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nackershort throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nackershort scores with a nice strike.
Broph takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nackershort connects with a jab.
Nackershort slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Broph walks into a straight right hand from Nackershort.
Nackershort cracks a nice hook into Broph's ribs.
Broph missing with a left hand there. Nackershort was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nackershort connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A left lands for Nackershort.
Nackershort lands a jab-cross combination.
Nackershort keeps the fight on the outside.
Nackershort scores with a nice right hand.
Nackershort checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Broph uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nackershort.
Nackershort scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Broph ducks under a wild hook from Nackershort.
Nackershort stuns Broph with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nackershort avoids the head kick by Broph.
Donk. Nackershort catches Broph right on the button with a cross.
Nackershort stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nackershort fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Broph looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Broph takes one on the button.
Nackershort connects with a nice looking jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broph throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheers as Nackershort lands an impressive looking overhand right. Broph doesn't seem phased though.
Nackershort fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Broph looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Broph doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nackershort lands a with a good body shot.

Nackershort moves into the clinch successfully.
Broph goes for a takedown attempt but Nackershort pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Broph looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nackershort lands a jab to the nose.
Nackershort connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Broph momentarily.
Broph misses the shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Nackershort. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nackershort.
Broph takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nackershort lunges at Broph with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Broph's hand.
Nackershort will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Broph takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broph walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nackershort connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Broph's hands.
Broph on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Broph takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Nackershort darts in and clinches Broph up against the cage.

Nackershort manages to break the clinch.
Nackershort throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Broph looks to land a combination but Nackershort avoids it well.
Nackershort closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nackershort throws the left hand but Broph avoids the punch easily.
Nackershort ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nackershort misses with a series of wild punches.
Broph doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nackershort counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Broph. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nackershort scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice shot lands for Nackershort.
Broph ducks right into an uppercut from Nackershort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nackershort feints and as Broph raises his hands in defense, Nackershort changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nackershort stopping the sweep attempt from Broph.
Broph can't keep his opponent in guard - Nackershort advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Broph is in trouble now - Nackershort has advanced to mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nackershort sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ive Nackershort dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Craig Broph's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Broph shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nackershort tries to close the distance and clinch up but Broph swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nackershort wants to clinch up but Broph keeps it at a distance.
Nackershort throws out a powerful jab.
Nackershort misses the shot to the body.
Broph takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Broph lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nackershort circles away quickly and effectively.
Broph jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nackershort connects with a looping right hand.
Nackershort misses with a straight left.
Broph looks to score with a jab to the body but Nackershort is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broph misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nackershort scores with a nice strike.
Nice shot lands for Nackershort.
Nackershort's corner calls for a 1-2. Nackershort obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nackershort throws a looping overhand right but Broph ducks down to avoid it.
Horrible takedown by Broph or perhaps it was just good defense by Nackershort which made him look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nackershort moves out of range of the body kick.
Nackershort digs a good hook to Broph's body.
Nackershort smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nackershort misses with a hook. Broph ducked under it nicely.

Nackershort moves into the clinch successfully.
Broph has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nackershort is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Broph is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nackershort pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Broph. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

Nackershort's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nackershort works over Broph's head and body with a nice combination.
Nackershort scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Broph throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Nackershort.
Nackershort loads up on a big right hand but Broph slips the punch.
Nackershort swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Broph chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nackershort avoids a punch combination nicely.
Broph shoots in and drives through. Nackershort sprawls well.
Craig Broph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broph is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nackershort lands a jab to Broph's midsection.
Broph takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Nackershort closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Nackershort breaks the clinch.
Nackershort uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Broph tries to work over Nackershort's front leg with a kick but Nackershort checks it.
Broph takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nackershort dips to his left and cracks Broph with an uppercut!
Nackershort moves into range and connects with a jab.
Broph throws a series of strikes that have Nackershort backpedaling.

Nackershort gets the takedown into side control.
Broph is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Nackershort is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Broph is looking to improve his position but Nackershort isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broph tries to hold on but Nackershort pushes him away.
Broph working to try and regain half guard.
Broph is working hard here to advance position.

Nackershort stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Broph walks into a stiff left hand from Nackershort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nackershort lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slow jab from Nackershort misses its intended target.
A jab from Nackershort does it's job there.
Nackershort lands with an uppercut that bounces Broph off the cage and back into rage.
Nackershort closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A swing and a miss from Nackershort.
Nackershort checks the leg kick.
Broph defending well as Nackershort loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Nackershort misses.
Broph throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Nackershort.
Broph blocks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice takedown defense from Nackershort. No joy for Broph on that attempt.
Broph walks into a jab.
Nackershort lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Broph walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Broph shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ive Nackershort comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nackershort has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 42:50
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 42:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 42:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ive Nackershort!
Ive Nackershort is the new light heavyweight champion!