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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. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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173 lbs
19 - 5 - 0 |
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186 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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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 - 5 - 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
17 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vladimir Ignatov!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockefeller wants to clinch.
Rockefeller has been working on his boxing with his coaches at RNC Sport Club in the buildup to the fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ignatov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rockefeller moves out of range as Ignatov throws a body kick.
Ignatov lands with a kick to the temple. Rockefeller shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like James Dean Rockefeller has been cut.
Ignatov thumps Rockefeller with a low kick.
Ignatov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rockefeller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ignatov throws a series of punches but Rockefeller moves out of range.
Rockefeller throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov throws a leg kick that misses.
Ignatov works over Rockefeller's head and body with a nice combination.
Rockefeller moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatov misses with a body kick.
Rockefeller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That kick from Ignatov tenderised Rockefeller's leg. Rockefeller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ignatov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rockefeller counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ignatov is looking to control Rockefeller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ignatov avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller is trying to control the action in half guard but Ignatov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rockefeller content to control rather than advance.
Rockefeller tries to pass to full mount but Ignatov defends it.
Ignatov is looking to control Rockefeller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ignatov avoid being mounted?
Ignatov has hold of Rockefeller's hands but Rockefeller slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ignatov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller trying to control the action but Ignatov is working from the bottom.
Ignatov is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ignatov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ignatov wants to control but Rockefeller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rockefeller prevents Ignatov from improving his position.
Rockefeller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rockefeller prevents Ignatov from standing back up.
Rockefeller tries to pass to full mount but Ignatov defends it.
Ignatov is trying to get back to full guard.
Ignatov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Rockefeller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ignatov keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ignatov keeps the fight on the outside.
Rockefeller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Ignatov.
Rockefeller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rockefeller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ignatov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rockefeller's head.
Rockefeller swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ignatov counters with a nice uppercut.
Ignatov rushes Rockefeller and presses him up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rockefeller.
Ignatov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rockefeller backwards.
Rockefeller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ignatov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rockefeller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ignatov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Dean Rockefeller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockefeller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rockefeller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ignatov manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ignatov throws a leg kick that misses.
Rockefeller ducks under a wild hook from Ignatov.
Rockefeller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ignatov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov scoring well with a low kick there.
Rockefeller connects with a right hand. Ignatov shakes it off.
Ignatov throws a solid leg kick but Rockefeller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ignatov.
Ignatov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ignatov darts in trying to clinch
so Rockefeller counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rockefeller throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatov wants to sweep but no luck.
Rockefeller trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockefeller is really struggling to control Ignatov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rockefeller connects with a couple of short punches.
Ignatov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rockefeller has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ignatov stopping the sweep attempt from Rockefeller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vladimir Ignatov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Dean Rockefeller's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rockefeller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rockefeller misses with a looping right.
Rockefeller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rockefeller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rockefeller darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rockefeller lands a nice hook to Ignatov's body. Ignatov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rockefeller connects with a jab.
Ignatov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rockefeller misses with a left hand
and Ignatov counters with a low kick, right behind Rockefeller 's knee.
Ignatov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rockefeller.
Rockefeller attempts a counter takedown but Ignatov avoids it well and moves away.
Ignatov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rockefeller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rockefeller gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ignatov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Ignatov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James Dean Rockefeller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockefeller lands a jab to the head.
Rockefeller misses with a low kick as Ignatov jumps back.
Ignatov flicks out a counter leg kick but Rockefeller steps away.
Ignatov works Rockefeller's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller throws out a loose jab but Ignatov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ignatov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ignatov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rockefeller looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rockefeller misses with a hook.
Ignatov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rockefeller.
Nice body kick there by Ignatov.
Ignatov throws a body punch but Rockefeller moves out of range.
Rockefeller just misses with a punch to the body.
Rockefeller closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ignatov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rockefeller moves out of range of the body kick from Ignatov.
Rockefeller seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ignatov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rockefeller's calf.
Nice jab there from Ignatov.
Rockefeller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignatov.
Rockefeller fakes the leg kick and cracks Ignatov in the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ignatov connects with a looping right hand.
Good exchange - Rockefeller coming out on top.
Vladimir Ignatov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut there from Ignatov.
Rockefeller swats away the attempt to clinch by Ignatov.
Rockefeller moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rockefeller throws a hook but Ignatov avoids it easily.
Ignatov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rockefeller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ignatov scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Ignatov misses.
Ignatov blocks a jab.
Ignatov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rockefeller.
Ignatov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rockefeller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ignatov moves away.
Ignatov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ignatov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ignatov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rockefeller's sensitive parts.
A solid body kick from Ignatov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller slips under a jab from Ignatov.
Ignatov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rockefeller on the side of the head.
Ignatov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rockefeller on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rockefeller throws a head kick that half lands.
Rockefeller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ignatov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rockefeller.
Ignatov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rockefeller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignatov.
Ignatov throws a big shot that misses.
Rockefeller checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rockefeller looks to throw a body kick
and Ignatov counters with a nice leg kick.
Ignatov scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rockefeller connects with a high kick.
Rockefeller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ignatov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rockefeller in his tracks.
Rockefeller tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ignatov is able to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller thumps Ignatov with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ignatov. That's going to slow Rockefeller down.
Rockefeller feints and then cracks Ignatov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ignatov down.
Vladimir Ignatov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rockefeller tries to move into range but Ignatov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rockefeller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rockefeller just misses with a punch to the body.
Rockefeller throws a lazy right hand but Ignatov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ignatov tried to score with a low kick but Rockefeller checks it.
Rockefeller checks a leg kick.
Ignatov throws a head kick that misses.
Rockefeller throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rockefeller is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ignatov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rockefeller. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rockefeller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ignatov. That's going to slow Rockefeller down.
Ignatov digs a good body shot into Rockefeller's ribs.
Rockefeller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ignatov.
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 cut man is working on James Dean Rockefeller's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jab by Rockefeller.
Ignatov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rockefeller.
A jab from Rockefeller misses.
Rockefeller is looking to slow Ignatov down with leg kicks.
Rockefeller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ignatov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rockefeller.
Ignatov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rockefeller is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ignatov.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ignatov checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ignatov misses with a body kick.
Rockefeller looks to land a body kick but Ignatov moved away.
Ignatov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rockefeller. Rockefeller obviously looking to wear him down.
Ignatov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rockefeller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller misses with a left hand
and Ignatov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Ignatov does it's job there.
Ignatov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rockefeller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ignatov looks to land a right hand but Rockefeller moved out of range.
Rockefeller misses with a series of wild punches.
Rockefeller 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 looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ignatov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ignatov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ignatov throws a right hand that misses
and Rockefeller counters with a straight right hand.
Rockefeller throws a hook but Ignatov avoids it easily.
Rockefeller scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rockefeller avoids the body shot from Ignatov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov looks to throw the jab but Rockefeller is out of range.
Rockefeller throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ignatov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rockefeller moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ignatov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good standup being displayed there by Ignatov as he connects with a hook.
Rockefeller keeps the fight on the outside.
A good leg kick by Ignatov.
Rockefeller throws a hook to the side of Ignatov's head but Ignatov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ignatov slips a straight right by Rockefeller.
Rockefeller tries to close the distance and clinch but Ignatov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ignatov throws a push kick but Rockefeller slaps the foot to one side.
Ignatov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ignatov connects with a right hand. Rockefeller shakes it off.
Ignatov throws a hook but Rockefeller avoids it easily.
Ignatov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rockefeller's hands.
Nice body kick from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller is looking to chop away at Ignatov's legs.
Ignatov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rockefeller finds it's way round the side to connect with Ignatov's head.
Good leg kick by Ignatov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rockefeller takes the fight into the clinch.
Ignatov is trying to break the clinch but Rockefeller is controlling him.
Ignatov has a couple of punches blocked by Rockefeller.
Rockefeller misses with a body punch.
Ignatov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rockefeller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rockefeller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
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 controlling the action here for a moment.
Rockefeller struggles to land a body shot inside as Ignatov controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Rockefeller - that landed with a thud.
Ignatov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov blocks a body shot from Rockefeller.
Ignatov lands a nice elbow.
Rockefeller misses with a body punch.
Ignatov stalling in the clinch but Rockefeller improves position.
Rockefeller tries a body shot but Ignatov blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ignatov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rockefeller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ignatov.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ignatov taking a breather.
Ignatov is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Rockefeller has denied him.
Rockefeller goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ignatov prevents it.
Rockefeller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rockefeller struggles to land a body shot inside as Ignatov controls his hands.
Ignatov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ignatov prevents a body shot from Rockefeller.
Ignatov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rockefeller can't find room to land a body shot as Ignatov controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but James Dean Rockefeller did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on James Dean Rockefeller's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ignatov looks to score with a jab to the body but Rockefeller is just out of range.
Rockefeller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rockefeller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rockefeller. Ignatov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ignatov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rockefeller misses with a series of wild punches.
Ignatov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ignatov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ignatov wants to counter with a clinch but Rockefeller pushes him away.
Ignatov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rockefeller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockefeller throws a push kick but Ignatov slaps the foot to one side.
Ignatov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ignatov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rockefeller's head.
Rockefeller on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ignatov tries to clinch but Rockefeller is having none of it.
Rockefeller throws a wild body kick that Ignatov sees coming a mile off.
Ignatov throws out a counter right but Rockefeller avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller shoots in but no luck this time.
Rockefeller has Ignatov up against the cage in a clinch.
Ignatov looking to stall.
Ignatov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ignatov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rockefeller backwards.
Ignatov lands a shoulder strike.
Ignatov misses with an elbow strike.
Ignatov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ignatov.
Rockefeller tries to throw a body punch but Ignatov avoids it by throwing Rockefeller back against the cage.
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.
Rockefeller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ignatov is looking to control Rockefeller's arms but Rockefeller gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ignatov has his back to the cage.
Rockefeller misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller misses with a hook to the ribs.
James Dean Rockefeller has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rockefeller avoids a wild elbow strike from Ignatov.
Ignatov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rockefeller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rockefeller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rockefeller lands with a right to the head.
Ignatov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rockefeller struggles to land a body shot inside as Ignatov controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockefeller prevents a body shot from Ignatov.
Ignatov lands with a light punch inside.
Rockefeller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ignatov.
Ignatov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rockefeller throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rockefeller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rockefeller stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ignatov lands an elbow inside.
Still in the clinch, Rockefeller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ignatov throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Ignatov.
Rockefeller lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ignatov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rockefeller misses with a punch to the body.
Rockefeller works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ignatov misses with an elbow strike.
Ignatov lands an elbow that stopped Rockefeller in his tracks for a moment.
Ignatov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
James Dean Rockefeller's cut is getting worse.
Ignatov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rockefeller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rockefeller tries a body shot but Ignatov blocks it.
Rockefeller can't find room to land a body shot as Ignatov controls the action.
Rockefeller tries to work over Ignatov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ignatov wants to break free but Rockefeller has control.
Rockefeller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rockefeller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rockefeller lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ignatov tries a body shot but Rockefeller blocks it.
Rockefeller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov takes a shot to the head.
Ignatov is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ignatov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rockefeller's elbow.
Ignatov is still on wobbly legs! Can Rockefeller finish him?
A left hand lands to the body for Rockefeller.
Rockefeller is leaning against Ignatov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Rockefeller.
Ignatov seems to have recovered his senses.
Ignatov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rockefeller is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ignatov to the mat. Ignatov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rockefeller content to stall in guard here.
Rockefeller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rockefeller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ignatov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ignatov looking to control.
Rockefeller postures up in Ignatov's guard and throws a big left but Ignatov blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Dean Rockefeller had his way with Vladimir Ignatov in that round.
The cut man is working on James Dean Rockefeller's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rockefeller scores with a decent looking hook.
Rockefeller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ignatov connects with an inside leg kick.
Ignatov cracks Rockefeller with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rockefeller lands with an overhand left.
Rockefeller lands with a straight right. Ignatov didn't see that one coming.
Ignatov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ignatov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ignatov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rockefeller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ignatov.
Ignatov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ignatov takes one to the side of the head.
Ignatov lands a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Ignatov. Those never looked like landing.
Rockefeller 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 will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ignatov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatov throws a shot from downtown. Rockefeller moves away and avoids it.
Rockefeller wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ignatov throws a body punch but Rockefeller moves out of range.
Rockefeller moves out of range of the strikes.
Rockefeller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ignatov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rockefeller 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 Ignatov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ignatov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rockefeller moves out of range of the leg kick from Ignatov.
Rockefeller scores with a jab to the head.
Rockefeller moves in looking to clinch but Ignatov pushes him off.
Rockefeller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ignatov misses the jab.
Ignatov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rockefeller.
Ignatov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ignatov jabs Rockefeller to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rockefeller lands a nice looking body shot.
Ignatov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov connects with a leg kick. Rockefeller looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ignatov misses with a body kick.
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!
Rockefeller lands a jab to the nose.
Ignatov misses with a wild body shot.
Ignatov moves out of range as Rockefeller strikes.
Rockefeller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ignatov moves away.
Crunch! Rockefeller slams his shin into Ignatov's torso.
Ignatov scores with a push kick.
Ignatov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rockefeller manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Rockefeller.
Rockefeller throws a leg kick but Ignatov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ignatov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rockefeller to score with a decent uppercut.
Rockefeller lands a lovely overhand right.
Rockefeller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ignatov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rockefeller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ignatov takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ignatov. Rockefeller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ignatov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rockefeller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ignatov.
Rockefeller avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ignatov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rockefeller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ignatov avoids the body shot from Rockefeller.
Ignatov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ignatov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ignatov looks to throw a body kick
and Rockefeller holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ignatov wants to stall.
Rockefeller blocks a body shot from Ignatov.
Rockefeller misses with a punch to the body.
Ignatov scores with a shot to the side of Rockefeller's head.
Rockefeller can't find room to land a body shot as Ignatov controls the action.
Ignatov misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov blocking some punches.
Ignatov tries to throw a body punch but Rockefeller avoids it by throwing Ignatov back against the cage.
Rockefeller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rockefeller tries to work over Ignatov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ignatov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rockefeller tries to work over Ignatov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rockefeller can't find room to land a body shot as Ignatov controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockefeller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ignatov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rockefeller backwards.
Ignatov prevents a body shot from Rockefeller.
Ignatov lands a shot to the body.
Rockefeller can't find room to land a body shot as Ignatov controls the action.
Ignatov tries to throw a body punch but Rockefeller avoids it by throwing Ignatov back against the cage.
Rockefeller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ignatov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rockefeller misses with a body punch.
Ignatov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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 Saam Ante scores the fight 48:47
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vladimir Ignatov! Vladimir Ignatov retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Vladimir Ignatov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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