PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alphonse Gangitano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kert Nigobson (ranked 0 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.

Gangitano
vs
Nigobson

187 cm
26
195 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

188 cm
27
213 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alphonse Gangitano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kert Nigobson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nigobson throws an overhand right that lands on Gangitano's shoulder, as Gangitano tries to avoid the shot.
Nigobson throws a wild body kick that Gangitano sees coming a mile off.
Gangitano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nigobson checks a leg kick.
Nigobson lands a jab to the head.
A right-left combo lands from Nigobson.
Gangitano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Stu's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Gangitano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body kick from Nigobson.
A leg kick checked by Nigobson.
Nigobson throws a head kick that misses.
Nigobson throws a head kick that misses.
Gangitano throws a push kick but Nigobson slaps the foot to one side.
Gangitano connects with the punch.

Nigobson pushes Gangitano up against the cage in a clinch.
Nigobson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gangitano has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Gangitano on the inside.
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!
Gangitano tries to work over Nigobson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gangitano lands a hook that snaps the head of Nigobson backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gangitano.

It looks like Kert Nigobson has been cut.
Gangitano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nigobson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gangitano gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short left from Gangitano.
Gangitano blocks an uppercut.
Nigobson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nigobson is trying to pull guard but Gangitano has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Gangitano.

Nigobson jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nigobson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gangitano trying to control the position from guard on top but Nigobson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nigobson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nigobson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gangitano preventing the sweep.
Gangitano wants to control from the top but Nigobson keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gangitano with a nice head shot there.
Nigobson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gangitano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nigobson looking to control.
Nigobson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nigobson controls Gangitano momentarily but Gangitano frees himself.
Gangitano is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gangitano wants to control from the top but Nigobson keeps moving.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gangitano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gangitano avoids a kick to the body.
Gangitano moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gangitano wants to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Nigobson. Those never looked like landing.
Gangitano defending well as Nigobson loads up on a big left hand.
Nigobson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gangitano to score with a decent uppercut.
Nigobson misses with a series of wild punches.
Donk. Nigobson catches Gangitano right on the button with a cross.
Nigobson looks to land a body kick but Gangitano moved away.
Nigobson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nigobson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gangitano but Gangitano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alphonse Gangitano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kert Nigobson.
Nigobson misses with a body shot.
Gangitano connects with a solid leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gangitano walks into a stiff left hand from Nigobson.
Gangitano throws a push kick but Nigobson slaps the foot to one side.
Gangitano tries to clinch up.
Gangitano moves out of range as Nigobson strikes.

Gangitano forces Nigobson back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gangitano.

Gangitano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nigobson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gangitano circles away.

Nigobson gets a takedown into half guard.
Gangitano is staying active underneath Nigobson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gangitano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gangitano wants to sweep here but Nigobson controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gangitano is on top in guard.
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 Alphonse Gangitano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kert Nigobson's cut.
That's time! Gangitano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nigobson connects with a looping right hand.
Nigobson clobbers Gangitano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gangitano moves away from the strike by Nigobson.

Nigobson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gangitano is trying to maintain the position but Nigobson is very close to passing his half guard.
Gangitano is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Nigobson trying to control the action but Gangitano is working from the bottom.
Gangitano moves into full guard.
Nigobson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gangitano keeping moving, preventing Nigobson from controlling successfully.
Gangitano wants to sweep here but Nigobson controlling him for the moment.
Nigobson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gangitano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nigobson trying to control but Gangitano is working from the bottom.
Nigobson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gangitano throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Nigobson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gangitano lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nigobson!
Nigobson regains half guard.
Nigobson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gangitano.
Nigobson wants to improve his position but Gangitano is controlling well.
Gangitano wants to control but Nigobson is keeping him busy.
Kert Nigobson has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nigobson trying to control from the bottom.
Gangitano is trying to control the action in half guard but Nigobson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nigobson moves into full guard.
Nigobson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gangitano postures up.
Nigobson keeping moving, preventing Gangitano from controlling successfully.
Nigobson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nigobson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gangitano!
Gangitano is working to get back to half guard.
Nigobson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nigobson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gangitano's face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gangitano is looking to get to half guard.
Gangitano takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
A big strike lands for Nigobson! That's really hurt Gangitano and he's turned his back - Nigobson keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Nigobson jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kert Nigobson!
In his post fight interview, Kert Nigobson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.