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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 Andrew Hermiston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vand de Housen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, LIL WAYNE- DROP THE WORLD. Hermiston has chosen Rusty Cage as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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154 lbs
4 - 2 - 1 |
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152 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined |
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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
4 - 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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrew Hermiston!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermiston scores with a jab to the body.
Hermiston tries for a takedown but Vand de Housen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hermiston looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hermiston is looking to chop away at Vand de Housen's legs.
Vand de Housen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hermiston throws a leg kick but Vand de Housen checks it.
Hermiston drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vand de Housen is pulling down on Hermiston's head to control his posture.
Hermiston trying to control the position from guard on top but Vand de Housen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hermiston must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermiston is looking to advance position but Vand de Housen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Hermiston wants to hold on but Vand de Housen pushes him away.
Vand de Housen looking to finish with strikes here!
Hermiston can't escape the position.
That's two 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.
Hermiston blocking the ground and pound.
Vand de Housen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vand de Housen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Vand de Housen thowing shots but they're missing.
Vand de Housen controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vand de Housen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Vand de Housen wants to control the pace but Hermiston is squirming around nicely.
Vand de Housen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vand de Housen looking to control but Hermiston is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vand de Housen controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vand de Housen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hermiston is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hermiston wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Vand de Housen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrew Hermiston will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vand de Housen lands a head kick. Hermiston smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vand de Housen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vand de Housen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hermiston.
It looks like Patrick Vand de Housen has been cut.
Hermiston scores with a jab.
Hermiston drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Vand de Housen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vand de Housen tries to bench press Hermiston off him but Hermiston keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vand de Housen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hermiston wants to stand but Vand de Housen has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
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.
Hermiston sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vand de Housen defending well though.
Hermiston wants to get back to his feet.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hermiston throws a head kick that misses.
Hermiston 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.
Hermiston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hermiston steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vand de Housen. That one must have hurt.
Vand de Housen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vand de Housen.
Hermiston closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vand de Housen circles away.
Hermiston is breathing heavily.
Vand de Housen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vand de Housen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vand de Housen shoots in and bounces Hermiston off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vand de Housen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hermiston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vand de Housen throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vand de Housen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hermiston is trying to control the position but Vand de Housen postures up.
Vand de Housen preventing the sweep.
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.
The cut man is working on Patrick Vand de Housen's cut.
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!
Vand de Housen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hermiston moves away from the strike by Vand de Housen.
Hermiston fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vand de Housen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hermiston.
Vand de Housen takes a swing at Hermiston's ribcage but misses.
Patrick Vand de Housen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vand de Housen gets a clinch.
Vand de Housen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hermiston avoids it.
A right handed body shot lands from Hermiston.
Hermiston has had enough of the clinch but Vand de Housen keeps him there for the moment.
Vand de Housen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hermiston is looking to break free of the clinch but Vand de Housen has double underhooks.
Hermiston throws a punch but it's blocked by Vand de Housen.
Vand de Housen stalling in the clinch.
Hermiston tries to break free but Vand de Housen pushes him back against the cage.
Vand de Housen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hermiston avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hermiston tries to throw a body punch but Vand de Housen avoids it by throwing Hermiston back against the cage.
Hermiston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vand de Housen has Hermiston pressed against the cage.
Hermiston jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vand de Housen walks away with a smile on his face. Hermiston gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vand de Housen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Vand de Housen throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermiston misses with a two punch combination.
Vand de Housen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hermiston has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vand de Housen.
A head kick from Vand de Housen lands but Hermiston takes it in his stride.
It looks like Andrew Hermiston has been cut.
Hermiston takes a kick to the side of the head.
A big right from Vand de Housen misses.
Vand de Housen throws a leg kick which misses Hermiston's front leg but catches the back leg as Hermiston tries to avoid it.
Vand de Housen scores with a leg kick.
Vand de Housen throws a leg kick which misses Hermiston's front leg but catches the back leg as Hermiston tries to avoid it.
Hermiston has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vand de Housen.
Vand de Housen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Vand de Housen - that will leave a mark!
Vand de Housen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vand de Housen tries to land a knee to the head but Hermiston blocks with his arms.
Come on Vand de Housen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hermiston has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Vand de Housen.
Vand de Housen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vand de Housen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hermiston prevents it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermiston on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hermiston working hard to break the clinch.
Hermiston trying to stall but Vand de Housen improves his position.
Vand de Housen misses with a knee to the head.
Hermiston avoiding damage as Vand de Housen throws knees to the body.
Hermiston tries to pull guard but Vand de Housen won't allow it.
Vand de Housen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hermiston has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vand de Housen gets underhooks to prevent Hermiston's takedown attempt.
Patrick Vand de Housen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Hermiston.
Vand de Housen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vand de Housen slowing the pace effectively.
Hermiston is trying to break the clinch but Vand de Housen is controlling him.
Vand de Housen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hermiston fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hermiston tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vand de Housen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vand de Housen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hermiston's calf.
Vand de Housen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hermiston tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vand de Housen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Andrew Hermiston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vand de Housen. Hermiston shrugs it off though.
A punch combination from Hermiston misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vand de Housen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hermiston looking for a sweep. Not yet Hermiston, not yet.
Hermiston is looking to stand up but Vand de Housen isn't so interested in that idea.
Hermiston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hermiston keeping full guard, as Vand de Housen tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vand de Housen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Andrew Hermiston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hermiston wants to stand but Vand de Housen is controlling the position.
Vand de Housen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Vand de Housen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vand de Housen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Patrick Vand de Housen!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Patrick Vand de Housen!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Patrick Vand de Housen!
Patrick Vand de Housen wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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