PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julio Vasquel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Jurgen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasquel comes to the cage accompanied by N-17-Hail. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Vasquel
vs
Jurgen

196 cm
23
260 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
245 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Team S.W.A.T.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Vasquel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Jurgen!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasquel throws a right and a left that Jurgen avoids nicely.
Jurgen misses with a straight left.
Vasquel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vasquel misses with a series of wild punches.

Jurgen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vasquel sprawls well initially but Jurgen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Vasquel has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Jurgen escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Jurgen!
Jurgen is working Vasquel over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jurgen stands up and beckons Vasquel to his feet.
Vasquel lands a head shot.
Jurgen should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jurgen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vasquel.
Jurgen shoots in but no luck this time.
Vasquel wants to clinch.

Vasquel gets caught flat footed, as Jurgen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurgen throws a big right hand that misses.
Jurgen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jurgen working some strikes from top position.
Jurgen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jurgen throws and elbow that misses. Vasquel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jurgen's guard. Nice move by Vasquel!
Vasquel trying to control the position from guard on top but Jurgen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jurgen looking for a sweep. Not yet Jurgen, not yet.

Vasquel stands and steps away. Jurgen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Vasquel stuffs the takedown.

Jurgen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jurgen looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jurgen working the ground and pound.
Vasquel is looking to reverse the position.
Vasquel has control of an arm but Jurgen manages to advance to Jurgen's back!
Jurgen lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Vasquel trying to control the action but Jurgen just sinks the hooks in.
Vasquel is trying to get back to his feet but Jurgen has full control of the position and if anything, Vasquel has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Vasquel wants to control his opponent's hands but Jurgen gets his hands free.

Vasquel showing good submission defense here.
Jurgen gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasquel breaks Jurgen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jurgen looking to control.
Vasquel looking to sit in guard and control but Jurgen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jurgen prevents Vasquel from getting back to his feet.
Jurgen trying to control but Vasquel is working from the bottom.
Vasquel wants to get back to his feet but Jurgen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vasquel wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jurgen manages to pass to side control.

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.

Vasquel has one foot on Jurgen's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Jurgen is looking to clinch.
No luck for Jurgen with that takedown attempt.
Julio Vasquel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Jurgen.
Jurgen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vasquel is fending him off so far but Jurgen persists. Nope, Vasquel circles away and we're back to standing.
Vasquel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vasquel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vasquel tries to clinch but Jurgen moves away

and Jurgen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vasquel's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vasquel wants to sweep but no luck.
Jurgen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vasquel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Jurgen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jurgen keeps the fight on the outside.
Jurgen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vasquel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jurgen checks a low kick from Vasquel.
Vasquel closes the distance but Jurgen moves to the side
and Jurgen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jurgen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vasquel.
Vasquel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vasquel tries to close the distance and clinch but Jurgen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jurgen shoots in looking for a takedown. Vasquel tries to sprawl out of it but Jurgen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vasquel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vasquel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jurgen is breathing heavily.
Vasquel misses with a double jab
and Jurgen counters with a series of strikes. Vasquel will be more careful next time no doubt.

Jurgen gets a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquel tries to roll over but Jurgen keeps him under control.
Jurgen wants to pass to mount but Vasquel is defending the position.
Vasquel tries to get to full guard but Jurgen has control of the leg.
Jurgen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jurgen scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Jurgen seems to be looking for submissions.
Vasquel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jurgen is working away from the top position though.

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.
Vasquel pushes Jurgen off looking to stand but Jurgen dives back in and keeps control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vasquel lands a nice shot to the body.
Julio Vasquel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vasquel throws a combination that misses

and Jurgen counters with a shoot takedown. Vasquel fights it but they end up in guard.
Vasquel lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.

Vasquel working for a triangle but Jurgen defends it easily.
Jurgen tries to free his leg and advance position but Vasquel is retaining full guard.
Jurgen forces his way into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasquel is trying to maintain the position but Jurgen is very close to passing his half guard.
Vasquel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jurgen prevents Vasquel from improving his position.
Jurgen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Jurgen stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Vasquel to get to his feet.
Jurgen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A left and a right from Vasquel both land. Nice combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vasquel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Vasquel manages to break the clinch.
Jurgen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vasquel throws a right and a left that Jurgen avoids nicely.
Vasquel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Jurgen shoots in and bounces Vasquel off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jurgen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vasquel is keeping the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jurgen throwing strikes but missing.
Jurgen throws a strike but Vasquel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Jurgen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Vasquel wants to clinch

and Jurgen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vasquel's guard.
Jurgen chips away with some ground and pound.
Vasquel lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jurgen!
Jurgen can't escape the position.
Vasquel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vasquel connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Vasquel prevents Jurgen from getting the reversal.
Jurgen tries to lock up and control but Vasquel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jurgen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Vasquel is standing up, even though he is in mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Vasquel. No joy for Jurgen on that attempt.
Julio Vasquel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vasquel looks to land a body kick but Jurgen moved away.
Vasquel throws a head kick that misses.
Vasquel misses with a series of wild punches.
Vasquel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jurgen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vasquel as he jumps to the side.
Jurgen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vasquel.
Vasquel looks to clinch

and Jurgen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Vasquel's guard now.
Vasquel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vasquel keeping moving, preventing Jurgen from controlling successfully.
Vasquel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jurgen is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasquel managing to control the position.
Jurgen tries to stand but Vasquel is controlling from the bottom.
Jurgenis looking to pass into half guard but Vasquel pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vasquel is in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasquel wants to control from the top but Jurgen keeps moving.
Jurgen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vasquel is one step ahead there.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vasquel throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jurgen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vasquel pulls Jurgen in to control the position.
Vasquel looking to control.
Jurgen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Julio Vasquel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vasquel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jurgen trying to control but Vasquel is working from the bottom.
Jurgen throws a strike but Vasquel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jurgen trying to keep a closed guard but Vasquel is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasquel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jurgen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jurgen misses with a strike from the bottom.
Jurgen tries to bench press Vasquel off him but Vasquel keeps the position.

Vasquel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jurgen is trying to control Vasquel's posture but Vasquel avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Jurgen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jurgen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Jurgen!