PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gorge Jurgel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dingle Berrian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jurgel might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rock N Roll Train. Berrian has chosen Protectors of the Earth as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Jurgel
vs
Berrian

168 cm
37
149 lbs
23 - 25 - 0

182 cm
35
156 lbs
20 - 8 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gorge Jurgel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dingle Berrian!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jurgel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Berrian tries to avoid it but Jurgel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Berrian to the ground. Berrian escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Berrian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Berrian throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jurgel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Berrian closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Berrian wants to stand but Jurgel is controlling his arm.
Berrian is looking to take a break and control but Jurgel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jurgel is looking for a sweep.

Berrian thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jurgel is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurgel holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jurgel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jurgel looking to control.
Berrian trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jurgel's guard.
Berrian must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Berrian being controlled here momentarily.
Jurgel's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Gorge Jurgel wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Berrian sizes up Jurgel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Berrian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dingle Berrian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berrian defending well as Jurgel loads up on a big left hand.
Jurgel ducks right into an uppercut from Berrian.
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!
A good leg kick by Berrian.
Jurgel takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jurgel throws an overhand right that lands on Berrian's shoulder, as Berrian tries to avoid the shot.
Berrian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jurgel misses the shot to the body.
Berrian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jurgel misses with a hook. Berrian ducked under it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berrian tries a head kick but it misses.

Berrian has Jurgel up against the cage in a clinch.

Berrian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jurgel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Berrian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jurgel somewhat.
Jurgel shoots in but Berrian avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gorge Jurgel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berrian tries to bum rush Jurgel with a series of wild strikes but Jurgel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Berrian lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Berrian throws a series of punches but Jurgel moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Berrian moves into the clinch.
Berrian tries to break the clinch but Jurgel is controlling the position.
Berrian tries to break free but Jurgel pushes him back against the cage.

Jurgel decides to pull guard.
Jurgel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jurgel keeping moving, preventing Berrian from controlling successfully.
Jurgel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Berrian misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Berrian throws a head kick but Jurgel moves out of range.
Berrian pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Berrian has closed the distance and engaged Jurgel in a clinch.
Berrian misses with a knee to the head.
Jurgel jumps guard but Berrian turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jurgel jumps guard but Berrian turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Berrian trying to land knees to the body.
Jurgel keeps control of Berrian as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Berrian takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Berrian tries to land knees in the clinch but Jurgel avoids the damage to the body.

Berrian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dingle Berrian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Berrian throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Berrian lands a big head kick that sends Jurgel tumbling to the mat! Berrian takes a step backwards and waves Jurgel back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Jurgel is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurgel tries to clinch but Berrian moves out of range.
Oh Jurgel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jurgel gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dingle Berrian!
An out of breath Dingle Berrian thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.