PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Igor Nox (ranked 5370 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakub Jarosev (ranked 22508 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Nox
vs
Jarosev

195 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Igor Nox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jakub Jarosev !
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jarosev tries to keep at a distance but Nox has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jarosev 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nox has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jarosev jumps guard but Nox stands there with Jarosev around his waist. Jarosev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Jarosev gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Nox throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Jarosev trying to control but Nox is working from the bottom.
Jarosev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jarosev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nox. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarosev wants to pass the guard but Nox is keeping the position.
Nox keeping moving, preventing Jarosev from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nox working for a triangle but Jarosev defends it easily.
Jarosev wants to pass the guard but Nox is keeping the position.
Nox is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Jarosev moves into range and clinches up with Nox.
Nox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nox misses with a body punch.
Jarosev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nox gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jarosev presses Nox against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Nox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Nox has taken the fight to the clinch.

Jarosev pulls Nox into guard.
Jarosev wants to sweep but no luck.

Nox stands up and waves to Jarosev to follow him.
Igor Nox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jarosev throws a sloppy head kick and Nox moves out of range easily.

Nox gets tackled into the cage by Jarosev . Jarosev maintains the clinch.
Nox really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jarosev is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jarosev looking for a takedown.
Igor Nox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakub Jarosev .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nox is trying to drag Jarosev to the mat but Jarosev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nox lands a shoulder strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nox - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jarosev tries to pull guard but Nox holds him up against the cage and eventually Jarosev drops back down to his feet.
Jarosev tries for a takedown but Nox manages to get underhooks.

Nox has Jarosev pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nox pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jarosev tumbling to the mat - Nox dives into Jarosev 's guard.
Jarosev wants to stand and escape but Nox is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nox trying to control the position from guard on top but Jarosev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nox looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jarosev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nox lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nox accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nox is breathing heavily.
Nox trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jarosev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nox.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jarosev working a defensive guard here.

Jarosev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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 Igor Nox will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Nox displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jarosev .
Nox goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jarosev dives in and grabs Nox's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nox pushes down on Jarosev 's head and hops out.

Nox instigates a clinch.
Nox is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Igor Nox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakub Jarosev .
Jarosev is trying to drag Nox to the mat but Nox just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short uppercut from Nox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nox's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A nice left hand lands by Nox.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Nox.
Nox is looking for a takedown.
Nox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jarosev can do to turn this around?
Jarosev working hard to break the clinch.
Nox manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jarosev blocks an uppercut.
Jarosev tries to break the clinch but Nox is controlling the position.
Nox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jarosev backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nox or perhaps it was just good defense by Jarosev , which made it look bad.
Jarosev shapes to counter with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Nox darts in and clinches Jarosev up against the cage.

Nox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Jarosev closes the distance and clinches.
Nox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nox is trying to maintain a safe position but Jarosev gets an underhook and turns Nox into the cage.
Jarosev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nox pulls his leg out and moves away.
Good shot there by Jarosev .

Nox takes the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarosev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nox.
Nox lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Jakub Jarosev has been cut.
Nox is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jarosev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nox to keep the fight standing.
Jarosev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nox is keeping busy.
Nox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jarosev 's elbow.
Nox is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jarosev is keeping busy.
Nox is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jarosev is trying to break the clinch but Nox is controlling him.
Jarosev prevents the takedown attempt.
Nox has had enough of the clinch but Jarosev keeps him there for the moment.
Nox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nox trying to stall but Jarosev improves his position.
Nox is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jarosev wants a takedown.
Nox pushes Jarosev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jarosev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jarosev fails to pull guard.

Nox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Nox forces Jarosev back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Nox dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jakub Jarosev 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Nox leaves Jarosev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Igor Nox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jarosev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short body shot lands from Jarosev as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarosev is trying to push Nox away but Nox has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Nox's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jarosev .
Nox working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarosev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nox avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Igor Nox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakub Jarosev .
Nox missing with knees to the body.
Jarosev has had enough of the clinch but Nox keeps him there for the moment.
Jarosev tries to pull guard but Nox holds him up against the cage and eventually Jarosev drops back down to his feet.
Jarosev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nox after a bit of a struggle.

Nox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Nox gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice left hand lands by Nox.
A frustrated look appears on Jarosev 's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Nox manages to break the clinch.
Nox blocks the body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nox fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jarosev to the ground. Nox is now in Jarosev 's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nox lands a couple of digs.
Jarosev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nox.
Nox forces his way into half guard.
Nox wants to control but Jarosev is keeping him busy.

Nox decides to return to a standing position.

Nox darts in and clinches Jarosev up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Nox breaks the clinch.

Nox clinches up with Jarosev and pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Jarosev 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jarosev has his takedown stuffed
and Nox counters with a one-two to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nox defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jarosev .

Nox gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jarosev to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Nox is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jarosev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Nox.

Nox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Nox pushes Jarosev up against the cage in a clinch.
Jarosev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jarosev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nox smiles and moves away.

Nox moves into range and clinches up with Jarosev .
Igor Nox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Nox breaks from the clinch.
Jarosev lands a jab to the head.
Jakub Jarosev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Nox moves into the clinch.
Jarosev lands an elbow just above Nox 's eye.

And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Nox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nox 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Nox!