PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Primo Vjadenek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toby Fluke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fluke has chosen Jiu Jitsu as his entrance music. Primo Vjadenek has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Vjadenek
vs
Fluke

180 cm
20
180 lbs
1 - 2 - 1

180 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Primo Vjadenek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Toby Fluke!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vjadenek fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fluke sprawls well initially but Vjadenek persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vjadenek keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Fluke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vjadenek pulls his head out easily.
Vjadenek trying to control from half guard but Fluke is working away.
Vjadenek is just content to waste time from the top position. Fluke takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Vjadenek has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Fluke working for a triangle but Vjadenek defends it easily.
Vjadenek passes Fluke's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fluke looking for submissions off his back.
Vjadenek trying to control the action but Fluke is working from the bottom.
Fluke controlling the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vjadenek stalling.
Vjadenek is trying to control. Fluke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Primo Vjadenek has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Vjadenek throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fluke tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vjadenek is in Fluke's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fluke keeping moving, preventing Vjadenek from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vjadenek postures up.
Fluke keeping moving, preventing Vjadenek from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Primo Vjadenek.

Vjadenek shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fluke is not content to let Vjadenek control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fluke actively working from the bottom here.
Fluke blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vjadenek.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vjadenek wants to take a breather but Fluke is having none of it.

Fluke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vjadenek pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Primo Vjadenek dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Vjadenek has Fluke up against the cage in a clinch.
Vjadenek will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fluke up against the cage.
Vjadenek lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vjadenek is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vjadenek crunches a lovely knee into Fluke's ribcage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Primo Vjadenek.
Fluke drops his hands momentarily and Vjadenek takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Fluke gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vjadenek to score an easy takedown into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vjadenek accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Our spies down at at Prolight Knockout inform us that Fluke has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Vjadenek trying to control but Fluke is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vjadenek looking to sit in guard and control but Fluke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fluke throws a big elbow that misses.
Fluke is pushing down on Vjadenek's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vjadenek is fighting to maintain full guard but Fluke has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fluke working over Vjadenek with some ground and pound. Vjadenek looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fluke wants to free his trapped foot but Vjadenek is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vjadenek wants to get back to full guard.
Primo Vjadenek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vjadenek manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fluke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vjadenek trying to keep a closed guard but Fluke is proving a slippery customer.
Fluke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vjadenek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vjadenek trying to control the position.
Vjadenek avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fluke postures up and lands a big shot to Vjadenek's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fluke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vjadenek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fluke content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Fluke is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fluke distracts Vjadenek with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fluke with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Primo Vjadenek will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Vjadenek misses with a series of wild punches.

Fluke feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Vjadenek knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fluke on the ground.
Vjadenek looking to control.
Fluke throws a big right hand that misses.

Fluke drops back looking for a leg! Vjadenek is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vjadenek manages to kick Fluke off! Fluke jumps back into Vjadenek's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vjadenek has his hands on Fluke's head, controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fluke advances to half guard.
Fluke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Fluke seems to be looking for submissions.

Vjadenek is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fluke pulls his head out easily.
Vjadenek wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fluke seems to be looking for submissions.
Vjadenek is trying to get back to full guard.

Fluke is trying for a kimura here. Vjadenek looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Fluke wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Toby Fluke!
Post fight, Toby Fluke took to the microphone: 'I love my fans, friends and families, I will go up the ranks, and win the title.'.