Summary

  1. See you next time!published at 21:10 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January

    Another fight, another Ellie Scotney masterclass. The 26-year-old has moved to 10-0 with a dominant performance against Mea Motu in Nottingham.

    You can read Kal Sajad's full report right here.

    What next for Scotney? Well, she's got undisputed on her mind or a move up to featherweight to take on WBC champion Skye Nicolson. Whatever happens, we'll be there!

    Thanks for joining us and we'll see you next time. Night!

  2. How do Scotney and Nicolson compare?published at 21:07 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January

    Not much to separate the world champions, aside from the weight. It is a four pound weight jump from super-bantamweight (8st 10lb) to featherweight (9st).

    Skye Nicolson slightly more experienced in the professional game with 12 fights compared to Ellie Scontey's 10.

    Both undefeated. Scotney has boxed 90 rounds, Nicolson 103. Scotney of course has the two world titles at super-bantamweight while Nicolson has the one.

    There's also only about an inch between them in height!

    Graphic comparing Ellie Scotney and Skye Niclson. Record 10-0 Scotney, 12-0 Nicolson. Age 26 for Scotney, 29 for Nicolson. Number of world titles, 2 for Scotney, 1 for Nicolson.
  3. Postpublished at 21:01 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January

    Kal Sajad
    BBC Sport at Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham

    There may not have been many fans here, but the boxing purists in the arena appreciated that stylish performance by Ellie Scotney.

    It was interesting to hear her call out Skye Nicolson. Scotney is not the type to usually mention other fighters.

    Both are terrific boxers and it's a match-up which could really launch Scotney's profile.

  4. Scotney's dream teampublished at 20:57 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January

    Scotney wins by unanimous decision

    The definition of dream team. Ellie Scotney posing alongside trainer Shane McGuigan and former world champion Barry McGuigan after retaining her super-bantamweight world titles.

    Ellie Scotney with trainer Shane McGuigan and Barry McGuiganImage source, Getty Images
  5. What next for Scotney?published at 20:53 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January

    Having retained her IBF, WBO and Ring Magazine crown against Mea Muto, Ellie Scotney now must claim the WBA and WBC titles if she wants to become undisputed.

    The current WBA title holder is Argentine Nazarena Romero. She holds a record of 14-0-2 - drawing two of her last three fights.

    The current WBC champion is Mexican Yamileth Mercado. Her record is 24-3. She last lost in August 2021 against Amanda Serrano at featherweight but has won her last six fights since moving back to super-bantamweight

    Scotney also suggested she could next make the move to featherweight herself, and said that Australian Skye Nicolson is a "fight she wants." Nicolson is 12-0 as a professional and is the reigning WBC featherweight champion.

    Yamileth Mercado celebratesImage source, Getty Images
    Skye Nicolson celebratesImage source, Getty Images
  6. Postpublished at 20:50 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January

    Scotney wins by unanimous decision

    A great night for Ellie Scotney. Despite the loss, Mea Motu is still smiling.

    Ellie Scotney celebrates being announced the winner as Mea Motu clapsImage source, Getty Images
    Mea Motu hugs Ellie ScotneyImage source, Getty Images
  7. Postpublished at 20:45 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January

    Thumbs up if you'd like to see Ellie Scotney move up to featherweight and take on WBC champion Skye Nicolson.

    The featherweight champion has responded on X, saying: "I’ll fight anyone. I love that it’s the 'Skye Nicolson fight' everyone wants now! Means I’m doing something right Line them up."

  8. Smith goes for European crownpublished at 20:41 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January

    Smith v Ouizza

    In tonight's main event, Dalton Smith goes for yet more gold as he looks to claim the vacant European title but he must get through Walid Ouizza first.

    Will a fight with fellow Briton Adam Azim finally be on the cards for this year for Smith?

    Dalton Smith and Walid Ouizza face offImage source, Getty Images
  9. 'I feel like I don't get the respect I deserve'published at 20:38 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January

    Scotney wins by unanimous decision

    Ellie Scotney said when speaking to DAZN: "I'm not too happy with my performance. I feel like I hurt her at times, but she was a tough fighter.

    "She was 20-0, so hopefully now I get some respect on my name because I feel like I don't get the respect I deserve.

    "I wasn't born with this nose! I grew up having too many fights, but Shane McGuigan managed to tame me and I did what I needed to do in there tonight and stayed disciplined.

    "I want to be undisputed, but people have to be willing to fight and people have to be willing to pay. I also feel like names is what gets you noticed, so I'm looking at featherweight and Skye Nicolson is a fight I want."

    Split image of Ellie Scotney smiling with her world titles and Skye Nicolson with her world titlesImage source, Getty Images
  10. Postpublished at 20:36 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January

    Scotney wins by unanimous decision

    Let's hear from Ellie Scotney after her tenth win in her glittering pro career.

  11. Scotney v Nicolson?published at 20:31 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January

    Scotney wins by unanimous decision

    "I'm looking at featherweight and Skye Nicolson is a fight I want," says Ellie Scotney.

    We'd all love to see that one!

    Skye Nicolson smiles with her WBC featherweight world titleImage source, Getty Images
  12. Postpublished at 20:30 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January

    Scotney wins by unanimous decision

    Mea Motu was 20-0 coming into this fight and Ellie Scotney lost just one round in the 10 rounds. Incredible.

  13. Postpublished at 20:28 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January

    Scotney wins by unanimous decision

    All three judges were in agreement as they gave Ellie Scotney the win with the scores reading 99-1.

    Dominance at its finest.

    Ellie Scotney with her world titlesImage source, Getty Images
  14. Scotney wins by unanimous decisionpublished at 20:26 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January
    Breaking

    Ellie Scotney remains the IBF, WBO and Ring Magazine super bantamweight world champion!

    What a performance!

  15. Postpublished at 20:25 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January

    Scotney v Motu

    Darren Barker
    Former world middleweight champion on DAZN

    That was a really, really good performance from Scotney. Lovely skills, good footwork, and she had to dig deep at times.

  16. Postpublished at 20:24 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January

    Scotney v Motu

    Shout out to Scotney's cut man, by the way. The cut in the first round looked nasty as blood started flowing heavily but we've not seen anything of it since then.

    Ellie Scotney celebrates by sticking her tongue outImage source, Matchroom
  17. Round tenpublished at 20:24 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January

    Scotney v Motu

    More success with the right uppercut from Scotney as she lands with more stinging hooks. Full credit to Motu though, she's been massively outclassed here but hasn't stopped coming forward at all.

    The final bell rings and both fighters raise their hands but there's only one winner here.

    Scotney v MotuImage source, Matchroom
  18. Postpublished at 20:22 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January

    Scotney v Motu

    Mike Costello
    Boxing commentator on DAZN

    So often the right hand of Scotney has landed flush on Motu's chin.

  19. Round ninepublished at 20:21 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January

    Scotney v Motu

    Motu comes forward again, as she does done for the majority of this fight but she's really struggling to connect on Scotney now as she ducks under the slow swings.

    As Motu looks to land a right and left hook, Scotney takes a step back and connects with a nice right hook of her own.

    Into the final round we go...

    Ellie Scotney digs a body shot into Mea MotuImage source, Getty Images
  20. Postpublished at 20:18 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January

    Scotney v Motu

    Sunny Edwards
    Former world champion on DAZN

    I think Motu is using too much energy, she's allowing Scotney to tie her up easily.