PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Earl Hollerback (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Primo Vjadenek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Earl Hollerback is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Hollerback
vs
Vjadenek

183 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

180 cm
20
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Earl Hollerback!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Primo Vjadenek!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vjadenek takes one on the button.
Hollerback looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Vjadenek shoots for a takedown but Hollerback saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vjadenek doesn't manage to clinch there - Hollerback circles away.
Hollerback takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vjadenek shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hollerback as he jumps to the side.
Hollerback stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hollerback wants it to stay on the feet.
Earl Hollerback has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Primo Vjadenek.
Hollerback misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck for Vjadenek with that takedown attempt.
No luck for Vjadenek with that takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Vjadenek. Those never looked like landing.
Hollerback lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vjadenek circles away quickly and effectively.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vjadenek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hollerback manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vjadenek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hollerback manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vjadenek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hollerback swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vjadenek scores with a head kick. Hollerback tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vjadenek shoots in and drives through. Hollerback sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vjadenek is looking to clinch.
Hollerback falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vjadenek counters with a stiff right hand.
Hollerback throws out a powerful jab.
Hollerback slaps away a takedown attempt from Vjadenek, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vjadenek throws a right hand that Hollerback ducks under and follows up with a left that Hollerback also avoids with ease.
Vjadenek goes for a double leg but Hollerback avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hollerback continues to drive forward.
Hollerback wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vjadenek is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hollerback is defending well for now.

Hollerback breaks the clinch.
Hollerback tries to score with a low kick but Vjadenek moves his leg out of the way.
Hollerback tries a head kick but it misses.
Hollerback looks to land a combination but Vjadenek avoids it well.
No luck for Vjadenek with that takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vjadenek misses with a wild combination.
Hollerback pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vjadenek is out of range and Hollerback settles back down.
Vjadenek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hollerback manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vjadenek tries to clinch up.
Vjadenek throws a right hand that Hollerback ducks under and follows up with a left that Hollerback also avoids with ease.
Hollerback's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hollerback duly obliges.
Vjadenek is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hollerback sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hollerback throws a right hand that Vjadenek ducks under and follows up with a left that Vjadenek also avoids with ease.
Primo Vjadenek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vjadenek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hollerback swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vjadenek shoots in for a takedown but Hollerback shows good takedown defense.
Hollerback changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vjadenek throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hollerback's waist but Hollerback gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vjadenek off to one side.
Hollerback wants to clinch up but Vjadenek keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vjadenek shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hollerback as he avoids it easily.
Hollerback tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vjadenek sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hollerback somewhat.
Vjadenek misses with a takedown attempt - Hollerback sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vjadenek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hollerback scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Hollerback.
Vjadenek closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hollerback circles away.
Hollerback misses with the combination.
Vjadenek tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hollerback defends well and Vjadenek ends up having to push Hollerback into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vjadenek tries to break free but Hollerback pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vjadenek pushes off an throws an elbow but Hollerback leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hollerback is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Vjadenek fails to land.

Hollerback escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vjadenek is defended easily by Hollerback.
Vjadenek slips a jab and a cross from Hollerback.
Vjadenek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hollerback manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hollerback lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vjadenek moves in looking to clinch but Hollerback pushes him off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vjadenek closes the distance and clinches up with Hollerback, looking for a takedown. Vjadenek pushes Hollerback against the cage but Hollerback circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A left lands for Hollerback.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vjadenek lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hollerback circles away quickly and effectively.
Hollerback bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vjadenek's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Earl Hollerback will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Vjadenek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hollerback swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hollerback tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vjadenek was well out of range. Poor timing from Hollerback.
Hollerback throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vjadenek.

Vjadenek drives through and clinches with Hollerback against the cage.
Hollerback throws an elbow that misses.
Vjadenek prevents Hollerback from breaking the clinch.
Vjadenek slows down the pace here.
Hollerback takes a knee to the side of the body.

Vjadenek breaks from the clinch.

Vjadenek moves into the clinch.
Hollerback is trying to break the clinch but Vjadenek is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hollerback is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vjadenek pulls guard successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hollerback missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vjadenek manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hollerback manages to get himself to full guard.
Vjadenek stops Hollerback from standing up.
Hollerback being controlled here, momentarily.
Hollerback looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vjadenek controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vjadenek tries to free his leg and advance position but Hollerback is retaining full guard.
Vjadenek advances position into side control!
Vjadenek moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hollerback on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hollerback tries to get out of the position.
Hollerback is looking to reverse the position.
Vjadenek staying calm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollerback wants to get back to his feet.
Vjadenek trying to control the action but Hollerback is working from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

Primo Vjadenek has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Vjadenek will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vjadenek tries to clinch but Hollerback moves out of range.
Hollerback plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Earl Hollerback is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Hollerback.
Vjadenek tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hollerback sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vjadenek somewhat.
Vjadenek shoots for a takedown but Hollerback saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hollerback avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vjadenek wants to clinch up but Hollerback keeps it at a distance.
Hollerback shoots in for a takedown but Vjadenek shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hollerback defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vjadenek.
Earl Hollerback has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Primo Vjadenek.
Vjadenek doesn't manage to clinch there - Hollerback circles away.
Vjadenek fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hollerback throws a leg kick but Vjadenek sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Primo Vjadenek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Vjadenek wants to clinch.
Hollerback misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vjadenek.
Vjadenek tries to clinch there but Hollerback circles away.
Hollerback's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hollerback duly obliges.
Vjadenek shoots in for a takedown but Hollerback shows good takedown defense.
Hollerback misses the shot to the body.
Vjadenek shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hollerback as he jumps to the side.
Nice body punch from Vjadenek.
Vjadenek moves in looking to clinch but Hollerback pushes him off.
Vjadenek is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vjadenek shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hollerback as he avoids it easily.
Earl Hollerback has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Primo Vjadenek.
Hollerback throws a right and a left that Vjadenek avoids nicely.
Earl Hollerback is winning the standup battle so far.

Vjadenek has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollerback is trying to break the clinch but Vjadenek has him pressed against the cage.
Vjadenek tries to break the clinch but Hollerback is controlling the position.
Vjadenek fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hollerback has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vjadenek presses Hollerback against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vjadenek is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hollerback keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vjadenek's efforts to push away.

Hollerback pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Vjadenek closes the distance and clinches.
Hollerback tries to break the clinch but Vjadenek is controlling the position.

Vjadenek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hollerback connects with a crisp jab.
Vjadenek throws a nice head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollerback feints a jab promting Vjadenek to slip. Hollerback then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vjadenek slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hollerback cracks Vjadenek with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vjadenek is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hollerback sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hollerback connects with a crisp jab.
Vjadenek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hollerback swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vjadenek looks for a takedown but Hollerback sprawls well.
Vjadenek throws a right and a left that Hollerback avoids nicely.
Vjadenek darts in looking for a takedown but Hollerback gets double underhooks and turns Vjadenek into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hollerback lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vjadenek backwards.
Vjadenek fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vjadenek keeps control of Hollerback as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Hollerback breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vjadenek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vjadenek misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hollerback avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hollerback connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vjadenek's hands.
Hollerback dodges the punch combination from Vjadenek.
Hollerback lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hollerback.
Vjadenek shoots for a takedown but Hollerback saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vjadenek takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vjadenek takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Vjadenek takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vjadenek changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hollerback tries to avoid it but Vjadenek manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hollerback to the ground. Hollerback escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vjadenek tries to clinch up

and Hollerback counters by clinching up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vjadenek tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vjadenek is trying to stall.
Hollerback looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vjadenek tries to land knees in the clinch but Hollerback avoids the damage to the body.
Hollerback keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vjadenek's efforts to push away.
Hollerback looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hollerback wants to get back to striking at distance but Vjadenek won't allow it.
Hollerback is trying to break the clinch but Vjadenek has him pressed against the cage.
Hollerback prevents Vjadenek from breaking the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vjadenek is trying to pull guard but Hollerback has him pressed against the cage.

Hollerback escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hollerback throws a series of punches but Vjadenek avoids them all with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Earl Hollerback.
I think Hollerback has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:30

The fight is ruled a draw!