PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gorge Jurgel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Pirozhkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jurgel's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rock N Roll Train. The key to victory for Gorge Jurgel has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Jurgel
vs
Pirozhkov

168 cm
43
127 lbs
36 - 42 - 1

175 cm
29
135 lbs
17 - 9 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 42 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gorge Jurgel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arthur Pirozhkov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jurgel gets caught napping as Pirozhkov dives in and scores a takedown. Jurgel manages to retain guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jurgel seems keen to control Pirozhkov's posture.
Pirozhkov slips nicely into half guard.
Pirozhkov wants to take a breather but Jurgel is having none of it.
Jurgel tries to roll over but Pirozhkov keeps him under control.
Pirozhkov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jurgel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pirozhkov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jurgel reverses the position - he's now on top in Pirozhkov's guard.
Jurgel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jurgel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pirozhkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jurgel pushes down on Pirozhkov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pirozhkov regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pirozhkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jurgel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jurgel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pirozhkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jurgel slips nicely into half guard.

Pirozhkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jurgel pulls his head out easily.
Jurgel works his way into full mount!
Jurgel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jurgel trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jurgel fails to take his opponent's back.
Pirozhkov wants to hold on but Jurgel pushes him away.
Pirozhkov gets back to half guard.
Pirozhkov is not content to let Jurgel control the position.
Jurgel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Pirozhkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pirozhkov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jurgel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jurgel's back!
Pirozhkov missing with punches from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pirozhkov looking for the RNC.
Jurgel wants to control his opponent's hands but Pirozhkov gets his hands free.
Pirozhkov struggling to keep hold of the position.

Pirozhkov working for the choke.

Pirozhkov working for a choke but Jurgel is defending well.
Jurgel is really stuck here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pirozhkov scores with punches from the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jurgel looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Jurgel fending off the submission attempt from Pirozhkov.
Jurgel trying to control the position but Pirozhkov manages to sink in the hooks.

Pirozhkov looking for the RNC.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Pirozhkov tightening his grip on Jurgel, looking for the choke.

Pirozhkov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Pirozhkov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Pirozhkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Pirozhkov gets a takedown into half guard.

Jurgel is defending against the submission attempts here by Pirozhkov.
Pirozhkov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Pirozhkov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jurgel sees it coming and defends easily.
Pirozhkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pirozhkov prevents Jurgel from improving his position.
Jurgel is refusing to be controlled, as Pirozhkov sits in half guard.

Pirozhkov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jurgel defends it well.
Pirozhkov controlling the action here.
Pirozhkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Jurgel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jurgel is looking to control Pirozhkov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jurgel avoid being mounted?
Jurgel is not content to let Pirozhkov control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pirozhkov is working for a submission of some sort.
Pirozhkov is looking to pass Jurgel's guard but actually Jurgel recovers to full guard.
Pirozhkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jurgel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pirozhkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Jurgel is retaining full guard.
Jurgel is trying to keep Pirozhkov in close.
Pirozhkov trying to control but Jurgel is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pirozhkov wants to pass the guard but Jurgel is keeping the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pirozhkov wants to control from the top but Jurgel keeps moving.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Pirozhkov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jurgel is trying to maintain the position but Pirozhkov is very close to passing his half guard.
Pirozhkov thows a huge punch but Jurgel dodges it nicely.
Jurgel is looking to improve his position.
Pirozhkov moves into full mount! Jurgel won't be happy about that!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pirozhkov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jurgel turns into him and now he's in Pirozhkov's guard.

Pirozhkov is looking for a triangle but Jurgel pushes his legs off easily.
Jurgel being controlled here momentarily.
Pirozhkov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Pirozhkov working for submissions but it's allowed Jurgel to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Pirozhkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Jurgel misses with a few strikes there.

Jurgel looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Arthur Pirozhkov has got the better of the ground game so far.

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

Pirozhkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jurgel pushes down on Pirozhkov's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pirozhkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jurgel is working away from the top position though.
Jurgel is trying to control. Pirozhkov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pirozhkov is looking to control Jurgel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pirozhkov avoid being mounted?
Jurgel trying to advance position but Pirozhkov counters by regaining guard.

Pirozhkov 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.
Jurgel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pirozhkov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pirozhkov is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Jurgel is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arthur Pirozhkov!