PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between River Walken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gorge Jurgel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Walken might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Flim Star by Suede. Jurgel has chosen Rock N Roll Train as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Walken
vs
Jurgel

185 cm
21
156 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

168 cm
27
164 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, River Walken!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gorge Jurgel!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jurgel fails with a takedown attempt.
Jurgel moves out of range as Walken throws a body kick.
Gorge Jurgel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walken thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jurgel if he has to take too many more of those.
Jurgel misses with a takedown attempt - Walken sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Walken shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so Jurgel counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jurgel stopping the sweep attempt from Walken.

Jurgel drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Walken manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jurgel has Walken in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jurgel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurgel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jurgel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walken is one step ahead there.
Walken will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Jurgel looking for a guillotine here but Walken defends easily.
Jurgel is trying to control the position but Walken postures up.

Jurgel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Walken defends it easily.
Walken trying to control but Jurgel is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Walken is really struggling to control Jurgel but he's trying to hold on to the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Walken with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jurgel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jurgel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walken.
A head kick misses from Walken.
Jurgel misses with a wild combination.
Walken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jurgel.
Jurgel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jurgel throws a hook but Walken avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Walken misses
and Jurgel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Walken shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Jurgel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walken pulls his head out easily.
Jurgel is looking to get back to full guard here but Walken has managed to pass to side control instead.
Jurgel is looking to improve his position but Walken isn't that keen on the idea.
Jurgel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Walken controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walken misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jurgel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jurgel tries to control Walken's body but Walken pushes him off. Jurgel squirms to his side and now Walken has his back!
Jurgel is trapped and Walken is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Jurgel trying to control the action but Walken just sinks the hooks in.
Jurgel staying busy and making it hard for Walken to control.
Walken really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jurgel trying to control the position but Walken manages to sink in the hooks.
Jurgel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Walken kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gorge Jurgel will probably get the nod.
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.

Walken wants to clinch.
Jurgel lands a really nice looking cross but Walken seems unphased.
Walken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jurgel.
Jurgel doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Walken counters by moving into the clinch.
Walken prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walken crunches a lovely knee into Jurgel's ribcage.
Walken drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jurgel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jurgel shoots and misses

and Walken counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
River Walken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gorge Jurgel.
Jurgel is trying is best to control the position here.
Jurgel is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Walken 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.
Jurgel is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Walken is thwarting Jurgel's attempts to control the position.
Walken is looking to take a break and control but Jurgel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walken trying to pass the guard but Jurgel defending well.
Jurgel trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Walken wants to control but Jurgel is keeping him busy.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jurgel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jurgel wants it to stay on the feet.
Jurgel leaves Walken with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Walken clinches but Jurgel breaks the clinch

and Jurgel counters with a single leg into guard. Walken didn't expect that.
Jurgel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jurgel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jurgel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Walken wants to control but Jurgel is keeping busy.
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.
Jurgel lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Walken is defending against the submission attempts here by Jurgel.
Jurgel looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Walken with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jurgel throwing shots but Walken is blocking nicely.

Jurgel is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Walken still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Walken has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Jurgel tries to improve position but can't.
Walken is looking to take a break and control but Jurgel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Walken working away.
Jurgel regains half guard there - taking advantage of Walken's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

Walken is looking for a kimura here.
Jurgel trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gorge Jurgel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!

Walken shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jurgel defends it nicely.
Jurgel misses with a wild body shot.
Jurgel lands a nice shot that snaps Walken's head back.
Nice shot lands for Jurgel.

Jurgel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Jurgel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jurgel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Walken has his foot on Jurgel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jurgel works his way back into a safe position though.
Walken not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Walken is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Walken wants to control but Jurgel is keeping him busy.
Jurgel is holding on to half guard well.
Jurgel missing with punches from the bottom.

Jurgel actively working from the bottom here.
Jurgel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jurgel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jurgel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jurgel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Walken sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Jurgel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Walken gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Jurgel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jurgel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Walken doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Walken manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Walken got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jurgel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Walken has managed to get both his arms back between Jurgel's legs - danger averted.
Walken is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Walken trying to control the position from guard on top but Jurgel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Jurgel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walken defends well.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Walken fails with the takedown

and Jurgel counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Walken!
Jurgel controlling the pace for now.
Walken really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gorge Jurgel really dominated that round.
That's time! Walken's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Walken wants to clinch.
Walken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jurgel.
Jurgel delivers a nice body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jurgel is defended easily by Walken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jurgel misses with a takedown

and Walken counters with a shoot takedown. Jurgel fights it but they end up in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Walken accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jurgel is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jurgel keeping moving, preventing Walken from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Walken avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jurgel keeping moving, preventing Walken from controlling successfully.
Walken sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Jurgel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walken defends well.
Walken trying to control the position from guard on top but Jurgel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jurgel looking to control.
Walken trying to control the position from guard on top but Jurgel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walken is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jurgel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Walken has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. River Walken just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Walken shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jurgel pinned against the cage. Jurgel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Walken tries a head kick but it misses.
Jurgel misses with a looping left.
Jurgel leaves Walken with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Walken gets caught flat footed, as Jurgel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Walken keeping moving, preventing Jurgel from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Walken escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jurgel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Walken being controlled here, momentarily.
Jurgel trying to control the position from guard on top but Walken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jurgel thows a big elbow that misses.
Jurgel content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Gorge Jurgel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Walken takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jurgel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Walken checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jurgel might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Walken misses with a takedown attempt - Jurgel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jurgel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walken takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jurgel wants to land a leg kick but Walken is out of range.
Walken looks to land a right hand but Jurgel moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walken takes one on the button.
Walken slips under a jab.
Jurgel throws a jab but it's blocked by Walken.
Jurgel closes the distance and clinches up with Walken, looking for a takedown. Jurgel pushes Walken against the cage but Walken circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Walken doesn't manage to clinch there - Jurgel circles away.

Walken shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Walken was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jurgel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jurgel is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jurgel prevents any damage by holding on tight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jurgel wants to hold on but Walken pushes him away.
Jurgel is desperately trying to improve his position but Walken has a good base and remains in mount.
Walken takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jurgel tries to hold on but Walken postures up.
Jurgel working to try and regain half guard.
Walken trying to control but Jurgel is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jurgel has given up his back here.
Walken wants to control but Jurgel manages to buck him off and is now in Walken's guard! Nice work there by Jurgel!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Walken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Walken throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Walken throws a head kick that misses.
Jurgel lands with a nice combination. Walken backs away looking to recover.
Jurgel jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walken shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jurgel as he avoids it easily.

Walken closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jurgel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Walken pulls his leg out and moves away.

Walken has closed the distance and engaged Jurgel in a clinch.
River Walken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walken looking to throw knees to the head but Jurgel is blocking nicely.
Jurgel is working for takedown but Walken is calmly controlling the position for now.
River Walken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gorge Jurgel.
Walken gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jurgel.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walken throws a knee to the head but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
River Walken showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jurgel 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 46:49
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 47:49
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gorge Jurgel!
Gorge Jurgel is the new lightweight champion!