PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Fourie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Jerunkel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fourie comes to the cage accompanied by ''Not Afraid'' by Eminem. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fourie
vs
Jerunkel

174 cm
28
160 lbs
8 - 7 - 1

165 cm
26
155 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Fourie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Jerunkel!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fourie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fourie prevents Jerunkel from standing back up.

Fourie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Fourie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jerunkel trying to hold on to Fourie's head to control him but Fourie postures up.

Fourie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jerunkel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jerunkel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fourie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fourie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jerunkel wants to sweep but no luck.
Jerunkel pulls Fourie in close to his closed guard and prevents Fourie from doing any damage or advancing position.

Jerunkel has his feet on Fourie's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jerunkel shoots in but no luck this time.
Fourie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jerunkel.
Fourie has a takedown stuffed.
Fourie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Jerunkel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jerunkel is in close to Fourie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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!
Fourie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jerunkel throws a big right hand that misses.
Jerunkel is looking to stand up but Fourie won't let him.

Fourie has his foot on Jerunkel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jerunkel works his way back into a safe position though.
Jerunkel throwing strikes but missing.
Fourie keeping moving, preventing Jerunkel from controlling successfully.

Fourie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jerunkel passes into half guard.

Fourie looking for submissions off his back.

Jerunkel is working for a submission of some sort.
Fourie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jerunkel.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fourie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jerunkel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jerunkel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fourie swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Fourie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jerunkel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jerunkel trying to control but Fourie is working from the bottom.

Jerunkel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jerunkel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fourie keeping full guard, as Jerunkel tries to pass.

Jerunkel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fourie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jerunkel has managed to get both his arms back between Fourie's legs - danger averted.
Jerunkel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fourie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jerunkel manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jerunkel wants to get back to his feet but Fourie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Jerunkel is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fourie is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Alexander Fourie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Jerunkel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A frustrated look appears on Jerunkel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jerunkel has had enough of the clinch but Fourie keeps him there for the moment.
Jerunkel tries to score a body lock takedown but Fourie shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jerunkel is trying to drag Fourie to the mat but Fourie just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Fourie ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fourie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Jerunkel dominated that round.
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.

Fourie has his takedown stuffed

and Jerunkel counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Fourie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Jerunkel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fourie has managed to free his arm - good work.

Jerunkel is working for a kimura but Fourie is defending it quite comfortably.
Jerunkel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fourie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Fourie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jerunkel pulls his head out easily.

Fourie looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Jerunkel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fourie defends it well.

Fourie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jerunkel is trying to control the action in half guard but Fourie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Fourie looking for subs from the bottom but Jerunkel mounts him!
Fourie wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jerunkel.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jerunkel looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fourie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Jerunkel there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

Jerunkel is working for a guillotine from mount but Fourie frees his head quite easily.

Jerunkel working for a guillotine from mount but Fourie is in no mood to give up.
Fourie holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jerunkel tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
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!

Jerunkel is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Fourie to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Fourie shrugs it off.
Fourie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fourie is in a horrible position here. Jerunkel smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jerunkel looking to secure an arm triangle but Fourie defends it well.
Fourie is trying desperately to improve position.
Jerunkel sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Fourie is trying to escape the mount.

Jerunkel has control of Fourie's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Fourie regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Fourie is trying to escape the mount.
Fourie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Fourie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jerunkel is looking for a kimura but Fourie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jerunkel to get the leverage.

Jerunkel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Jerunkel is working for a kimura but Fourie is defending it quite comfortably.

Fourie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Fourie looking for submissions off his back.
Jerunkel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fourie's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jerunkel is looking for a kimura but Fourie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jerunkel to get the leverage.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Fourie looking for submissions off his back.

Jerunkel seems to be working for a kimura but Fourie defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Jerunkel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Fourie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Jerunkel. No joy for Fourie on that attempt.
Fourie fails to land the takedown.
Fourie fails with the takedown

and Jerunkel counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Fourie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jerunkel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Fourie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jerunkel defends well.
Fourie can't keep his opponent in guard - Jerunkel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jerunkel works his way into full mount!

Jerunkel looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fourie can't escape the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jerunkel unloads with some shots from mount but Fourie bucks and avoids them well.
Fourie can't escape the position.
Jerunkel trying to control but Fourie is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fourie blocking the ground and pound.

Jerunkel looking to secure an arm triangle but Fourie defends it well.
Jerunkel seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Fourie is holding on tight.
Fourie tries to reverse the position but Jerunkel maintains control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob Jerunkel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fourie is working hard here to advance position.
Fourie blocking the ground and pound.

Jerunkel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jerunkel throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Fourie because Jerunkel loaded up on that one.
Jerunkel misses with a head shot.
Fourie is trying desperately to improve position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fourie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Fourie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jerunkel pulls his head out easily.

Jerunkel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fourie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Jerunkel is looking for a kimura but Fourie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jerunkel to get the leverage.
Fourie wants to improve his position but Jerunkel is controlling well.

Jerunkel decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Fourie or perhaps it was just good defense by Jerunkel which made him look bad.
Jerunkel shoots in looking for a takedown. Fourie tries to sprawl out of it but Jerunkel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fourie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jerunkel tries to clinch up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fourie with a lazy takedown attempt

and Jerunkel counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Jerunkel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Jerunkel has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Fourie defend it? Jerunkel steps over the head and cranks it - Fourie is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Jerunkel!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bob Jerunkel!