PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Vand de Housen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulie Wogg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vand de Housen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Vampire Weekend - Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa. This should be a great matchup!

Vand de Housen
vs
Wogg

175 cm
24
154 lbs
3 - 2 - 1

178 cm
21
152 lbs
6 - 5 - 1

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Quality Nutrition Only - 150Q $40

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Patrick Vand de Housen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Paulie Wogg!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vand de Housen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vand de Housen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wogg is able to avoid easily.
Vand de Housen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Patrick Vand de Housen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick from Vand de Housen.
Wogg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vand de Housen.
Wogg blocks a low kick nicely.
Vand de Housen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vand de Housen tries to land a front kick but Wogg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vand de Housen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wogg is able to avoid easily.
Vand de Housen throws a sloppy head kick and Wogg moves out of range easily.
Wogg takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A slow jab from Vand de Housen misses its intended target.
Vand de Housen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vand de Housen tries to close the distance and clinch but Wogg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A clash of legs there as Wogg blocks the low kick.
Vand de Housen tried to score with a low kick but Wogg checks it.
Wogg tries to clinch but Vand de Housen moves out of range.
Vand de Housen tries to land a front kick but Wogg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Vand de Housen.
Wogg leaves Vand de Housen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vand de Housen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wogg has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wogg and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wogg moves out of range of the body kick from Vand de Housen.
Vand de Housen throws a front kick aimed at Wogg's knee but Wogg avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vand de Housen throws a wild body kick that Wogg sees coming a mile off.
Wogg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vand de Housen.
Vand de Housen throws out a leg kick but Wogg moves out of range and Vand de Housen only half commits.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vand de Housen.
Vand de Housen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vand de Housen misses with a low kick.
Vand de Housen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wogg checks a leg kick.
Wogg scores with a kick to the body.

Wogg has closed the distance and engaged Vand de Housen in a clinch.
Wogg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vand de Housen is trying to break free.
Vand de Housen tries a knee to the head but Wogg blocks it.
Vand de Housen wants to break free but Wogg has control.
Wogg tries to break free but Vand de Housen pushes him back against the cage.

Vand de Housen breaks from the clinch.
Vand de Housen throws a head kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Wogg checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wogg checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vand de Housen. That's going to slow Wogg down.
Some bone on bone action there as Wogg checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vand de Housen throws a solid leg kick but Wogg takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vand de Housen.
Wogg checks a leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wogg.
Vand de Housen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Wogg counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vand de Housen throws a leg kick that is checked

and Wogg counters with a shoot takedown. Vand de Housen fights it but they end up in guard.
Vand de Housen is breathing heavily.
Wogg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vand de Housen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wogg.
Wogg is in close to Vand de Housen's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Wogg drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vand de Housen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vand de Housen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vand de Housen!
Wogg is not content to let Vand de Housen control the position.
Wogg gets back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Wogg looking for submissions off his back.
Vand de Housen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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 Patrick Vand de Housen will probably get the nod.
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.

A nice inside leg kick there by Vand de Housen. That's going to slow Wogg down.
Nice takedown defense from Vand de Housen. No joy for Wogg on that attempt.
Vand de Housen misses with a kick to the body
and Wogg counters with a head kick.
Vand de Housen throws a lazy body kick
and Wogg makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vand de Housen connects with a solid leg kick.
Vand de Housen tries to clinch but Wogg moves away
and Wogg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vand de Housen thows a leg kick but Wogg checks it
and Wogg counters with a slapping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Vand de Housen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vand de Housen.
Vand de Housen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wogg circles away.
Vand de Housen lands a head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vand de Housen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wogg defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wogg throws a shot to the body.
Vand de Housen feints and then cracks Wogg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wogg down.
A low kick from Vand de Housen is predictable there
and Wogg counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wogg takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Vand de Housen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Vand de Housen misses

and Wogg counters with a single leg into guard. Vand de Housen didn't expect that.
Vand de Housen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vand de Housen tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vand de Housen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wogg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Wogg 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.

Wogg is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vand de Housen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vand de Housen has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wogg is on top in guard.
Vand de Housen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wogg manages to get himself to full guard.
Wogg can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vand de Housen controls the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wogg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vand de Housen is aware though and is defending well.
Wogg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Wogg has his foot on Vand de Housen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vand de Housen works his way back into a safe position though.
Vand de Housen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vand de Housen postures up.
Vand de Housen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Wogg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vand de Housen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wogg's head.
Vand de Housen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wogg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vand de Housen stands up over Wogg, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vand de Housen postures up.
Vand de Housen landing with the ground and pound.

Wogg has his foot on Vand de Housen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vand de Housen works his way back into a safe position though.
Vand de Housen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wogg is trying to keep Vand de Housen in close.
Vand de Housen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
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 Patrick Vand de Housen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Vand de Housen throws the kick towards the body but Wogg avoids it.
A head kick by Vand de Housen misses
and Wogg counters with a three punch combo that has Vand de Housen backing up. Vand de Housen nods at Wogg to acknowledge the strikes.

Vand de Housen scores a takedown into full mount!
Wogg throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Vand de Housen blocks Wogg's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Vand de Housen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wogg hang on?
Vand de Housen lands a big elbow.
Wogg swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Wogg takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Vand de Housen dominating with strikes here.
Wogg wants to hold on but Vand de Housen pushes him away.
Wogg regains half guard.
Vand de Housen slips a nice elbow through Wogg's hands, connecting with Wogg's forehead.
Wogg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wogg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vand de Housen pulls his head out easily.

Wogg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vand de Housen is taking a breather. Wogg says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ground and pound from Vand de Housen.
Vand de Housen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Wogg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vand de Housen lands with a punch from half guard.
Vand de Housen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vand de Housen working Wogg over with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Wogg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vand de Housen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vand de Housen lands with a punch from half guard.
Vand de Housen trying to control from half guard but Wogg is working away.
Vand de Housen prevents Wogg from improving his position.

Wogg looking for submissions off his back.
Vand de Housen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Vand de Housen trying to control from half guard but Wogg is working away.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Vand de Housen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wogg if he has to take too many more of those.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wogg scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vand de Housen feints and then cracks Wogg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wogg down.
An inside leg kick lands from Vand de Housen.
Wogg's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vand de Housen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wogg as he avoids it easily.
Vand de Housen tries to land a front kick but Wogg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vand de Housen throws a head kick that misses
and Wogg counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vand de Housen's knee momentarily.
Vand de Housen tries for a takedown but Wogg circles away easily
and Wogg counters with an inside leg kick.
Wogg checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vand de Housen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wogg counters with a nice leg kick.
Vand de Housen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wogg doesn't manage to clinch there - Vand de Housen circles away.
Vand de Housen tries to land a body kick
and Wogg counters with a nice leg kick.
Vand de Housen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wogg takes a kick to the side of the head.
Vand de Housen throws a sloppy head kick
and Wogg counters with a leg kick.

Wogg moves into the clinch.
Wogg tries to break free but Vand de Housen pushes him back against the cage.
Wogg working Vand de Housen over with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Vand de Housen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vand de Housen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight for Patrick Vand de Housen!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Patrick Vand de Housen!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Patrick Vand de Housen!

Patrick Vand de Housen wins by unanimous decision!