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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Toby Fluke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terzo Vjadenek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fluke kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jiu Jitsu. Terzo Vjadenek is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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180 cm
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180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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175 cm
24
170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Toby Fluke! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Terzo Vjadenek! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Vjadenek looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Vjadenek is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vjadenek is working for a kimura here but Fluke manages to reverse the position and he's now in Vjadenek's guard.
Fluke drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vjadenek manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fluke has Vjadenek in his guard. Vjadenek looking to pass the guard. Vjadenek pushes down on Fluke's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vjadenek seems to be working for a kimura but Fluke defends the submission attempt. Vjadenek is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vjadenek is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fluke has managed to free his arm - good work. Fluke is defending against the submission attempts here by Vjadenek.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Vjadenek trying to pass the guard but Fluke defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vjadenek is working for a kimura but Fluke is defending it quite comfortably.
Vjadenek is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fluke looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Vjadenek is working for a kimura but Fluke is defending it quite comfortably.
Fluke looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fluke is trying to maintain the position but Vjadenek is very close to passing his half guard. Vjadenek is working for a submission of some sort.
Fluke is defending against the submission attempts here by Vjadenek.
Fluke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Vjadenek is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fluke is just riding it out for now. Vjadenek eventually gives up the hold. Vjadenek seems to be looking for submissions.
Vjadenek looks winded! Vjadenek is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fluke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vjadenek. Fluke wants to control but Vjadenek is keeping busy and won't allow it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terzo Vjadenek dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fluke shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vjadenek defends it nicely. Vjadenek feints and as Fluke raises his hands in defense, Vjadenek changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Vjadenek works a leg free and moves into half guard. Fluke is looking for a sweep. Vjadenek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Fluke is in trouble now - Vjadenek has advanced to mount! Vjadenek is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Fluke is surviving well by controlling Vjadenek's body position as best he can. Vjadenek looking for a guillotine from mount but Fluke is having none of it. Vjadenek is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Fluke has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Fluke! Vjadenek is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fluke throwing strikes but missing. Fluke drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vjadenek dives on top into guard. Vjadenek forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vjadenek wants to work for an arm triangle but Fluke is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vjadenek is working for a kimura but Fluke is defending it quite comfortably.
Vjadenek is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fluke defends it well. Fluke trying to control here.
Vjadenek trying to pass the guard but Fluke defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vjadenek is looking for a kimura but Fluke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vjadenek to get the leverage. Vjadenek wants to advance to full mount but Fluke doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. Vjadenek drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fluke looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fluke looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fluke! Fluke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fluke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Sloppy strikes there by Fluke.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fluke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vjadenek, who protects the arm well. Fluke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. We've been informed that Vjadenek has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Fluke goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Vjadenek has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fluke but great work by Vjadenek. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terzo Vjadenek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Fluke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Vjadenek manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fluke on his heels. He'll look to pass Fluke's guard now, I'm sure. Fluke keeping full guard, as Vjadenek tries to pass. Vjadenek postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fluke is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vjadenek, into his guard. Terzo Vjadenek has got the better of the ground game so far. Fluke has gone for a leg lock! Vjadenek slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fluke's guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fluke looking for a guillotine here but Vjadenek defends easily.
Vjadenek is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fluke is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fluke has escaped and now he's on top! Fluke postures up in Vjadenek's guard and throws a big left but Vjadenek blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vjadenek tries to land a sweep but no joy. Fluke drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vjadenek manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fluke has Vjadenek in his guard. Vjadenek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Vjadenek sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fluke's guard. Fluke is defending against the submission attempts here by Vjadenek.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fluke trying to hold on to Vjadenek's head to control him but Vjadenek postures up.
Vjadenek seems to be looking for submissions.
Vjadenek is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Vjadenek goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Fluke turns into him and now he's in Vjadenek's guard.
Fluke has gone for a leg lock! Vjadenek slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fluke's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Vjadenek wants to pass the guard but Fluke is keeping the position. Vjadenek thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Fluke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vjadenek defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Terzo Vjadenek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Vjadenek has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terzo Vjadenek! In defeat, Toby Fluke stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wasn't even trying that fight, but I would win in a rematch.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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