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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gorge Jurgel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nero Burningrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jurgel's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rock N Roll Train. Nero Burningrom will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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77 lbs
50 - 60 - 1 |
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199 cm
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148 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
50 - 60 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gorge Jurgel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nero Burningrom!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burningrom manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jurgel on his heels. He'll look to pass Jurgel's guard now, I'm sure.
Burningrom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burningrom postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burningrom wants to pass the guard but Jurgel is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burningrom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
My spies in CandasPLC inform me that Burningrom has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Burningrom wanted to stand there but Jurgel had control of the position.
Burningrom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jurgel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burningrom throwing strikes but missing.
Jurgel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burningrom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burningrom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burningrom throwing strikes but missing.
Burningrom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burningrom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jurgel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Burningrom is looking to stand up but Jurgel won't let him.
Burningrom stands up and waves to Jurgel to follow him.
Jurgel closes the distance and pushes Burningrom back into the cage.
Burningrom manages to break the clinch.
Burningrom is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Burningrom has managed to clinch.
Burningrom turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Burningrom throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Burningrom tries for a kimura but Jurgel is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Burningrom are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Burningrom is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jurgel has escaped the position, nice work there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burningrom throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jurgel regains half guard.
Burningrom not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jurgel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burningrom.
Jurgel tries to roll over but Burningrom keeps him under control.
Burningrom missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Burningrom is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jurgel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burningrom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jurgel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burningrom.
Burningrom missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jurgel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Burningrom with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jurgel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Burningrom is looking to work some ground and pound but Jurgel has wrist control.
Burningrom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Burningrom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Burningrom postures up in Jurgel's guard and throws a big left but Jurgel blocks it.
Jurgel has his foot on Burningrom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burningrom works his way back into a safe position though.
Jurgel is breathing heavily.
Burningrom throwing strikes from guard but Jurgel blocks nicely.
Burningrom throwing strikes from guard but Jurgel blocks nicely.
Jurgel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jurgel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jurgel is trying to keep Burningrom in close.
Burningrom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jurgel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burningrom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jurgel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jurgel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jurgel is working an open guard so Burningrom takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Burningrom drives through with a takedown into Jurgel's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Burningrom 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 knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Burningrom on the ground.
Burningrom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nero Burningrom dominated that round.
That's time! Jurgel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Burningrom drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Burningrom tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Burningrom has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Burningrom fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jurgel is trying to improve his position.
Burningrom throwing strikes but Jurgel manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Burningrom has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Burningrom is looking to regain half guard here but Jurgel keeps moving and retains side control.
Jurgel tries to advance to mount but Burningrom denies him.
Burningrom is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jurgel has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Burningrom tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burningrom wants to get back to his feet but Jurgel drags him back down.
Burningrom explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Jurgel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burningrom.
Jurgel 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 lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Burningrom misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burningrom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burningrom closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Burningrom lands in his opponent's guard.
Burningrom throws a big elbow that misses.
Burningrom postures up in Jurgel's guard and throws a big left but Jurgel blocks it.
Burningrom throws a big right hand that misses.
Burningrom throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jurgel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burningrom sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jurgel's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burningrom not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Burningrom missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jurgel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Burningrom throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jurgel is looking for a sweep. Burningrom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burningrom wants to stand up but Jurgel has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Burningrom throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jurgel to regain full guard.
Jurgel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jurgel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burningrom.
Burningrom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burningrom gets to his feet - Jurgel follows without any prompting.
Nero Burningrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom has closed the distance and engaged Jurgel in a clinch.
Burningrom misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Jurgel.
A frustrated look appears on Burningrom's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jurgel jumps into guard, dragging Burningrom to the mat.
Burningrom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burningrom would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Burningrom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jurgel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Burningrom with a flurry of punches that miss.
Burningrom gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jurgel blocks a head kick by Burningrom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom closes the distance and clinches.
Burningrom pulls guard successfully.
Burningrom 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.
Burningrom is looking for a triangle but Jurgel pushes his legs off easily.
Jurgel won't allow Burningrom to sweep him here.
Burningrom keeping moving, preventing Jurgel from controlling successfully.
Burningrom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jurgel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burningrom pushes Jurgel off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nero Burningrom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jurgel misses with a two punch combination.
Burningrom swings for the body but Jurgel moves out of range.
Burningrom drives through with a takedown into guard.
Burningrom has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jurgel is proving hard to escape from.
Jurgel is trying to control the position but Burningrom postures up.
Burningrom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jurgel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Burningrom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jurgel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burningrom thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burningrom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burningrom is looking to work some ground and pound but Jurgel has wrist control.
Burningrom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jurgel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Burningrom drops back looking for a leg! Jurgel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jurgel manages to kick Burningrom off! Burningrom jumps back into Jurgel's guard.
Jurgel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jurgel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burningrom throws a big right hand that misses.
Burningrom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burningrom throwing strikes but missing.
Jurgel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nero Burningrom has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jurgel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jurgel looking to control.
Burningrom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jurgel working a defensive guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nero Burningrom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burningrom closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Burningrom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burningrom pulls Jurgel into guard.
Burningrom has his feet on Jurgel's thighs here. He's pushed Jurgel off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Jurgel screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nero Burningrom!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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