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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Vand de Housen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naruepol Fairtex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vand de Housen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is LIL WAYNE- DROP THE WORLD. Naruepol Fairtex will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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154 lbs
5 - 3 - 1 |
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170 cm
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145 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
5 - 3 - 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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Naruepol Fairtex!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairtex tries to clinch but Vand de Housen moves out of range.
Fairtex tries to clinch but Vand de Housen moves out of range.
Fairtex goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vand de Housen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fairtex defends it nicely.
No luck for Vand de Housen with that takedown attempt.
Fairtex throws a head kick but Vand de Housen moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fairtex looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fairtex doesn't manage to clinch there - Vand de Housen circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vand de Housen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fairtex but Fairtex pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Vand de Housen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fairtex takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Naruepol Fairtex is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vand de Housen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fairtex but Fairtex pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Good leg kick by Vand de Housen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fairtex throws a head kick but Vand de Housen moves out of range.
Fairtex stuffs the takedown attempt from Vand de Housen. Vand de Housen gets slowly back to his feet.
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.
Fairtex misses with a low kick.
Vand de Housen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vand de Housen throws a jab but it's blocked by Fairtex.
Vand de Housen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fairtex pinned against the cage. Fairtex gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck for Vand de Housen with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vand de Housen shoots in for a takedown but Fairtex shows good takedown defense.
Fairtex takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vand de Housen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vand de Housen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fairtex tries to avoid it but Vand de Housen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fairtex to the ground. Fairtex escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fairtex tries to close the distance and clinch but Vand de Housen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vand de Housen keeps the fight on the outside.
Fairtex wants to clinch up but Vand de Housen keeps it at a distance.
Vand de Housen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fairtex trying to control here.
Vand de Housen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fairtex sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fairtex is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vand de Housen wants to work for an arm triangle but Fairtex is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vand de Housen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vand de Housen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fairtex defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vand de Housen.
Fairtex doesn't manage to clinch there - Vand de Housen circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vand de Housen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Vand de Housen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vand de Housen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fairtex sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vand de Housen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fairtex checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vand de Housen shoots for a takedown but Fairtex saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vand de Housen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vand de Housen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fairtex tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vand de Housen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fairtex is looking to clinch but Vand de Housen is avoiding it.
Vand de Housen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fairtex is fending him off so far but Vand de Housen persists. Nope, Fairtex circles away and we're back to standing.
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.
Vand de Housen ducks under a wild hook from Fairtex.
Vand de Housen shoots in for a takedown but Fairtex shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fairtex tries to clinch but Vand de Housen moves out of range.
Vand de Housen closes the distance and clinches up with Fairtex, looking for a takedown. Vand de Housen pushes Fairtex against the cage but Fairtex circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fairtex keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fairtex tries a head kick but it misses.
Vand de Housen misses with a leg kick.
Vand de Housen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Fairtex.
Vand de Housen keeps the fight on the outside.
Vand de Housen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fairtex.
Patrick Vand de Housen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vand de Housen shoots in for a double leg but Fairtex sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fairtex wants to clinch.
Fairtex throws a body kick that misses.
That's four 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.
Vand de Housen shoots in looking for a takedown. Fairtex tries to sprawl out of it but Vand de Housen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fairtex manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vand de Housen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice sprawl there from Fairtex as Vand de Housen shoots in.
Fairtex stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fairtex wants it to stay on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vand de Housen shoots in for a double leg but Fairtex sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horrible takedown by Vand de Housen or perhaps it was just good defense by Fairtex which made him look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naruepol Fairtex showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Fairtex keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vand de Housen dodges the punch combination from Fairtex.
Vand de Housen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Vand de Housen drops back looking for a leg! Fairtex is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fairtex manages to kick Vand de Housen off! Vand de Housen jumps back into Fairtex's guard.
Vand de Housen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fairtex swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex wants to stand and escape but Vand de Housen is having none of it.
Vand de Housen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vand de Housen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fairtex controls Vand de Housen momentarily but Vand de Housen frees himself.
Vand de Housen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vand de Housen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fairtex, who protects the arm well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fairtex throws a right hand that Vand de Housen ducks under and follows up with a left that Vand de Housen also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vand de Housen shoots in for a takedown but Fairtex shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vand de Housen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fairtex swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Vand de Housen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vand de Housen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fairtex as he avoids it easily.
Vand de Housen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fairtex swivels and escapes.
Fairtex keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vand de Housen shoots in for a takedown but Fairtex shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vand de Housen shoots in for a takedown but Fairtex shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fairtex tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vand de Housen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vand de Housen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vand de Housen blocks a head kick by Fairtex.
Fairtex defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vand de Housen.
Fairtex fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vand de Housen is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vand de Housen moves out of range as Fairtex strikes.
Horrible takedown by Vand de Housen or perhaps it was just good defense by Fairtex which made him look bad.
Naruepol Fairtex is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vand de Housen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Vand de Housen prevents Fairtex from improving his position.
Vand de Housen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fairtex is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Vand de Housen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vand de Housen 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 Dean Styles scores the fight for Naruepol Fairtex!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Naruepol Fairtex!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Naruepol Fairtex!
Naruepol Fairtex wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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