User blog comment:CWalker/Odd PvP Glitch/@comment-5568944-20120910023118/@comment-5568944-20120912204926

Yes. It has something to do with the amount of time it takes for you to respawn, and the amount of time left in the match.

Here's a screen of myself stuck in PvP. Notice how I can open my Sea Chest, and view my map.