PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Captain Beefheart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kert Nigobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Captain Beefheart could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kert Nigobson's chin.

Beefheart
vs
Nigobson

182 cm
35
223 lbs
25 - 20 - 0

188 cm
32
213 lbs
24 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Captain Beefheart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kert Nigobson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nigobson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kert Nigobson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nigobson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Beefheart.
Nigobson moves out of range of the leg kick from Beefheart.
Beefheart misses with a straight left.
Nigobson cracks the inside of Beefheart's front leg.
Beefheart tries a head kick but it misses.
Nigobson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beefheart manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beefheart checks a low kick from Nigobson.
Nigobson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nigobson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beefheart sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nigobson somewhat.
Beefheart wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Beefheart is looking to land body kicks.
Nigobson throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beefheart throws a head kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nigobson.
Nigobson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beefheart. That did some damage!
Beefheart throws a push kick but Nigobson slaps the foot to one side.
Beefheart avoids a kick to the body.
Beefheart throws a leg kick but Nigobson sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beefheart misses with a body shot.
Nigobson jabs Beefheart to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Beefheart is looking to slow Nigobson down with leg kicks.
Nigobson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beefheart.
Beefheart attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nigobson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Beefheart seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice jab there from Nigobson.
Beefheart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nigobson keeps the fight on the outside.
Nigobson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Beefheart counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Nigobson rushes Beefheart and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nigobson.
Nigobson prevents a body shot from Beefheart.
Beefheart looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Beefheart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beefheart will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nigobson up against the cage.
Nigobson fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beefheart misses with a punch on the inside.
Nigobson wants a takedown.
Captain Beefheart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kert Nigobson.
Nigobson misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Nigobson drags the fight down to the ground.
Beefheart scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nigobson trying to keep a closed guard but Beefheart is proving a slippery customer.
Nigobson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beefheart is one step ahead there.
Nigobson looking to control.
Nigobson controlling the position.
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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Beefheart makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nigobson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Beefheart throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nigobson working a defensive guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

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.
Nigobson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Captain Beefheart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nigobson throws a leg kick but Beefheart sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Beefheart pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nigobson connects with a solid leg kick.
Beefheart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nigobson was well out of range. Poor timing from Beefheart.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Beefheart 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 Nigobson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nigobson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nigobson tries to clinch but Beefheart moves out of range.
Nigobson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beefheart is fending him off so far but Nigobson persists. Nope, Beefheart circles away and we're back to standing.
Beefheart checks a leg kick nicely.
Nigobson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Beefheart's waist but Beefheart gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nigobson off to one side.
Beefheart tries to counter by clinching up but Nigobson breaks away and moves out of range.
Nigobson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beefheart throws a leg kick but Nigobson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nigobson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Beefheart has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nigobson has Beefheart pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Beefheart manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Beefheart gets underhooks to prevent Nigobson's takedown attempt.
Nigobson blocks an elbow strike from Beefheart.
Nigobson is trying to pull guard but Beefheart turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
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 Captain Beefheart will probably get the nod.
That's time! Beefheart's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Beefheart checks a leg kick.
Nigobson throws a head kick that misses.
Nigobson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nigobson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Beefheart.
Nigobson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Beefheart. Beefheart obviously looking to wear him down.
Nigobson connects with an inside leg kick.
Beefheart misses with a few strikes there.
And Nigobson tries to counter it with a takedown but Beefheart pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Beefheart scores with a head kick.

It looks like Kert Nigobson has been cut.
A head kick from Beefheart lands but Nigobson takes it in his stride.
Beefheart is looking to score with low kicks.
Nigobson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Beefheart defends it well.
Beefheart misses with a low kick.
Good work by Nigobson as he checks the leg kick.
Nigobson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beefheart.
Nigobson misses with a low kick.
Beefheart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nigobson.
Captain Beefheart is winning the standup battle so far.
Beefheart moves out of range as Nigobson throws a body kick.
Good leg kick by Beefheart there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Beefheart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beefheart lands a nice shot that snaps Nigobson's head back.
Beefheart staying out of range there.
Beefheart tries to land a front kick but Nigobson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Beefheart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nigobson can do to turn this around?
Nigobson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Beefheart feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nigobson's calf.
Nigobson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nigobson avoids a kick to the body.
Nigobson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beefheart looks to score with a jab to the body but Nigobson is just out of range.
Nigobson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That kick from Beefheart tenderised Nigobson's leg. Nigobson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Beefheart tries to close the distance and clinch but Nigobson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beefheart connects with a single shot there.
Nigobson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nigobson checks a low kick from Beefheart.
Beefheart chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nigobson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nigobson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beefheart was well out of range. Poor timing from Nigobson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nigobson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beefheart takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nigobson.
Nice defenses there by Beefheart.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nigobson.
Beefheart goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nigobson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nigobson misses with the combination.
Beefheart wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That kick from Beefheart tenderised Nigobson's leg. Nigobson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nigobson lands a body shot.
Nigobson throws a head kick but Beefheart moves out of range.
Nigobson avoids the head kick by Beefheart.
Nigobson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Beefheart blocks the leg kick.
Beefheart pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nigobson is out of range and Beefheart settles back down.
Nigobson lands a nice looking body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nigobson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Beefheart.
Nigobson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beefheart manages to avoid it.
Beefheart thuds his right hand into Nigobson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Beefheart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beefheart just misses with a punch to the body.
Nigobson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nigobson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Beefheart takes a step back to recover.
Beefheart throws a leg kick but Nigobson checks it.

Nigobson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Beefheart blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nigobson.
Beefheart avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nigobson.
Beefheart keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nigobson lands with a punch from half guard.
Beefheart blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nigobson.
Nigobson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nigobson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nigobson with the ground and pound but Beefheart uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Nigobson advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beefheart isn't going anywhere.
Sloppy strikes there by Nigobson.
Nigobson throws a strike aimed at the side of Beefheart's head but Beefheart avoids it well.
Beefheart managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nigobson.
The ground and pound from Nigobson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nigobson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Beefheart is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kert Nigobson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kert Nigobson's cut.
That's time! Beefheart's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Nice uppercut lands for Beefheart. That snapped Nigobson's head back.
Nigobson throws a hook to the side of Beefheart's head but Beefheart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beefheart slips a straight right by Nigobson.
Beefheart throws a hook to the side of Nigobson's head but Nigobson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Nigobson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nigobson lands in his opponent's guard.
Nigobson trying to control the position from guard on top but Beefheart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nigobson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Beefheart is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Lock and Roll Grappling Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nigobson wants to control but Beefheart is keeping him busy.
Beefheart sneaks back into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beefheart moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Beefheart working a defensive guard here.
Nigobson throws an elbow that misses. Beefheart uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nigobson's guard. Nice move by Beefheart!

Beefheart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nigobson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beefheart trying to control the position from guard on top but Nigobson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nigobson seems keen to control Beefheart's posture.
Nigobson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nigobson has control of Beefheart's left arm, preventing Beefheart from doing any damage.
Nigobson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nigobson is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nigobson throws a strike but Beefheart rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Beefheart is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nigobson is trying to control the position but Beefheart postures up.
Beefheart landing with the ground and pound.
Nigobson trying to keep a closed guard but Beefheart is proving a slippery customer.
Beefheart won't allow Nigobson to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beefheart trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beefheart is fighting to break Nigobson's control of his arms but Nigobson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nigobson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Beefheart leaves Nigobson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Beefheart throws a hook to the side of Nigobson's head but Nigobson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beefheart lands a leg kick that knocks Nigobson off balance momentarily.
Beefheart throws a body shot but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Nigobson.
Beefheart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Beefheart clinches up with Nigobson and pushes him back against the cage.
Nigobson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Captain Beefheart showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Beefheart has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Captain Beefheart!
A relieved looking Captain Beefheart thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.