PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kert Nigobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steel has chosen Kollegah - Bossaura as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nigobson
vs
Steel

188 cm
24
213 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

190 cm
23
215 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kert Nigobson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Steel!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nigobson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big right from Steel misses.
Nigobson throws a wild body kick that Steel sees coming a mile off.
Donk. Steel catches Nigobson right on the button with a cross.
Nigobson has a takedown stuffed.
Nigobson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Steel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Steel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Steel as he connects with a hook.
Nigobson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Steel!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nigobson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel misses with a body shot.
Nigobson checks the leg kick.
Nigobson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Steel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steel pushes Nigobson away with a front kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel checks a leg kick nicely.
Steel does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice jab there from Nigobson.
Steel misses with a low kick.
Steel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nigobson.
Nigobson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steel.
A jab from Nigobson misses.

Nigobson rushes Steel and presses him up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Steel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nigobson's brow.
Nigobson dodges an elbow strike from Steel.

Nigobson lands a takedown into guard.
Nigobson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nigobson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Steel has his hands on Nigobson's head, controlling the position.
Nigobson throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Nigobson from controlling successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nigobson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nigobson prevents Steel from getting back to his feet.
Steel is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Nigobson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nigobson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel pulls Nigobson in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Nigobson drops back looking for a leg! Steel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steel manages to kick Nigobson off! Nigobson jumps back into Steel's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nigobson postures up in Steel's guard and throws a big left but Steel blocks it.
Nigobson throws an elbow that misses. Steel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nigobson's guard. Nice move by Steel!
Steel has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nigobson is proving hard to escape from.
Nigobson seems keen to control Steel's posture.
Steel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nigobson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel is one step ahead there.
Nigobson pulls Steel in to control the position.
Steel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel is stalling in the full guard.
Nigobson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Steel tries to lock up and control but Nigobson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nigobson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Steel can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nigobson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Poor strikes thrown by Nigobson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nigobson breaks from Steel's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Steel is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Steel in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kert Nigobson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Steel blocks a head kick by Nigobson.
Nice defenses there by Steel.
Steel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nigobson.
Steel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Steel checks a leg kick nicely.
Nigobson connects with a body shot.
Steel delivers a nice body kick.
David Steel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nigobson throws a poor cross that misses
and Steel counters with a right hand to the body.
Nigobson with a jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nigobson.

Nigobson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nigobson showed some decent athleticism there.
Steel is looking to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel taking some punishment here, with Nigobson in his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel taking some punishment here, with Nigobson in his half guard.
Nigobson is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel is trying to stand.
Nigobson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Steel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Nigobson wants to work for an arm triangle but Steel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Steel looks like he's trying to stand up.
Steel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Steel tries to kick Nigobson off but Nigobson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel trying to hold on to Nigobson's head to control him but Nigobson postures up.
Nigobson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steel's head.
Steel is refusing to be controlled, as Nigobson sits in half guard.
Nigobson stops Steel from getting back to his feet.
Nigobson is just content to waste time from the top position. Steel takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel working a defensive guard here.
Nigobson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nigobson trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nigobson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel wants to stand up but Nigobson is controlling him.
Nigobson throwing strikes but missing.
Nigobson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nigobson with a nice head shot there.
Nigobson trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nigobson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nigobson wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Nigobson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nigobson prevents Steel from getting back to his feet.
Nigobson throwing strikes but missing.
Nigobson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nigobson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kert Nigobson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Nigobson checks a leg kick.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nigobson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Steel finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nigobson connects with a solid leg kick.
Nigobson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nigobson misses with a two punch combination.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nigobson moves away.
Nigobson throws a leg kick but Steel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nigobson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Steel lands a jab to the head.
Nigobson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nigobson blocks a head kick by Steel.
Nigobson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steel circles away.
Nigobson with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nigobson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Steel did well to prevent Nigobson getting side control.
Nigobson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nigobson wants to take a breather but Steel is having none of it.
Steel is trying to stand.
Kert Nigobson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Steel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nigobson.
Nigobson trying to pass the guard but Steel defending well.
Nigobson thows a huge punch but Steel dodges it nicely.
Nigobson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steel defending well though.
Steel is trying to maintain the position but Nigobson is very close to passing his half guard.
Nigobson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nigobson lands a nice short elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice strikes from Nigobson there.
Nigobson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nigobson slips a nice elbow through Steel's hands, connecting with Steel's forehead.
Nigobson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nigobson looking to control but Steel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nigobson lands a nice shot to the head.
Nigobson lands a big elbow.
Nigobson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Nigobson lands a couple of good shots and Steel has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Steel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nigobson lands a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel covering up well under a series of strikes from Nigobson.
Nigobson is landing with strikes. Steel can't take much more of this.
Nigobson is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Nigobson gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Nigobson gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Nigobson apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Steel takes a swing at Nigobson's ribcage but misses.
Kert Nigobson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Nigobson with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kert Nigobson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nigobson throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Steel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steel throws a wild body kick that Nigobson sees coming a mile off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nigobson.
Nigobson looks for the body kick but Steel saw that one coming.
David Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel throws a head kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nigobson, as that shot connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nigobson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nigobson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steel throws a front kick aimed at Nigobson's knee but Nigobson avoids it well.
Nigobson works Steel's body with a nice hook.
Steel on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Steel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nigobson tries to land a front kick but Steel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice uppercut lands for Nigobson. That snapped Steel's head back.
Steel misses with a hook. Nigobson ducked under it nicely.
Nigobson shoots for a double leg takedown but Steel sprawls well. He's pushed Nigobson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nigobson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nigobson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel can do to turn this around?
Steel walks into a straight right hand from Nigobson.
Steel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nigobson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kert Nigobson clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Steel slips a jab from Nigobson.
Steel scores with a nice head shot.

It looks like Kert Nigobson has been cut.
Nigobson lands a jab to the nose.
Steel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nigobson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nigobson. That did some damage!
Nigobson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nigobson, right into the meat.
Steel moves out of range of the body kick from Nigobson.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Nigobson is looking to chop away at Steel's legs.
Steel misses with a low kick.
Nigobson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Steel's head.
Nigobson tries to clinch but Steel moves out of range.
Steel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel scores with a kick to the midsection.

Nigobson moves into range and clinches up with Steel.
Steel can't break the clinch.
Nigobson keeps control of Steel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Steel misses with a punch to the body.
Nigobson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Steel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Steel'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.

Nigobson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Nigobson trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Nigobson chips away with some ground and pound.
Nigobson pushing down on Steel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nigobson lands with a punch from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nigobson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nigobson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel keeps working.
Nigobson stops Steel from getting back to his feet.
Nigobson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nigobson thows a huge punch but Steel dodges it nicely.
Nigobson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nigobson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Steel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nigobson is working away from the top position though.
Nigobson working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nigobson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nigobson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Nigobson seems to be working for a kimura but Steel defends the submission attempt.
Nigobson is trying to control. Steel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Steel wants to control but Nigobson is keeping busy.
Nigobson thows a huge punch but Steel dodges it nicely.
Nigobson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steel defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Nigobson.
Nigobson is keen to just control but Steel is a slippery customer.
Nigobson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Steel trying to control but Nigobson postures up.
Steel has hold of Nigobson's hands but Nigobson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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!
Nigobson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steel defending well though.
Nigobson working over Steel with some ground and pound. Steel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Steel trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nigobson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steel defending well though.
Steel wants to get back to his feet.
Steel is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Well, if Nigobson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kert Nigobson had his way with David Steel in that round.
The cut man is working on Kert Nigobson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Nigobson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nigobson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steel. Steel obviously looking to wear him down.
Nigobson looks to land a left hand but Steel moved out of range nicely.
Steel throws a body punch but Nigobson moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nigobson.
Steel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nigobson, right into the meat.
Nigobson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nigobson misses with a body shot.
Steel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nigobson misses with an uppercut.
Nigobson throws a jab when Steel was well out of range.
Nigobson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Steel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steel throws a head kick but Nigobson moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nigobson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nigobson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steel circles away.
Nigobson lands a glancing blow to the side of Steel's head.
Nigobson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nigobson shoots and misses
and Steel counters with a nice kick to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nigobson shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kert Nigobson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Steel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steel tried to score with a low kick but Nigobson checks it.
Nigobson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Steel tries a head kick but it misses.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nigobson was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Good leg kick by Steel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Steel blocks the low kick.
Steel tried to score with a low kick but Nigobson checks it.
Nigobson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Steel misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Steel 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 misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nigobson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Steel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Nigobson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nigobson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Steel wants to control but Nigobson postures up.
Nigobson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nigobson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Nigobson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
David Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nigobson tries to move to mount but Steel blocks the move with his legs.
Steel is looking for a sweep.
Nigobson scores with punches from side control.
Nigobson in side control, throwing shots but Steel defends.

Nigobson swings around for an armbar but Steel sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nigobson's guard.
Nigobson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nigobson is working hard here to advance position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nigobson holds on and takes a little breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nigobson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steel manages to get himself to full guard.
Nigobson 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.
Nigobson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nigobson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nigobson won't allow Steel to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nigobson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nigobson stands and throws Steel's legs to the side, diving into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nigobson scoring with punches from side control.
Nigobson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kert Nigobson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nigobson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 50:45

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