PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Vjorgensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Hermiston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vjorgensen comes to the cage accompanied by Training. Hermiston is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rusty Cage. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Vjorgensen
vs
Hermiston

167 cm
22
150 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

180 cm
22
152 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bjorn Vjorgensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrew Hermiston!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermiston throws a series of punches but Vjorgensen avoids them all with ease.
Hermiston feints and then cracks Vjorgensen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vjorgensen down.

Vjorgensen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hermiston napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Vjorgensen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vjorgensen prevents Hermiston from escaping the position.
Hermiston really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vjorgensen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vjorgensen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hermiston wants to control but Vjorgensen postures up.

Vjorgensen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hermiston is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vjorgensen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Vjorgensen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Vjorgensen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vjorgensen wants to control but Hermiston is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.
Hermiston struggling a bit here.

Vjorgensen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hermiston rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vjorgensen's guard! Nice work there by Hermiston!
Vjorgensen keeping full guard, as Hermiston tries to pass.

Vjorgensen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hermiston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vjorgensen is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermiston won't allow Vjorgensen to sweep him here.

Vjorgensen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hermiston defends well.

Vjorgensen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Hermiston avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vjorgensen is breathing heavily.
Hermiston wants to stand but Vjorgensen is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vjorgensen working a defensive guard here.

Vjorgensen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hermiston defends it easily.
Vjorgensen controls Hermiston momentarily but Hermiston frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vjorgensen controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bjorn Vjorgensen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vjorgensen is defended easily by Hermiston.
Vjorgensen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vjorgensen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vjorgensen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hermiston.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Hermiston gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vjorgensen advances position into side control!
Hermiston is not content to let Vjorgensen control the position.
Vjorgensen tries to move to mount but Hermiston blocks the move with his legs.

Vjorgensen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hermiston has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vjorgensen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hermiston has escaped the position, nice work there.

Vjorgensen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hermiston, who protects the arm well.
Hermiston is looking to reverse the position.

Hermiston throws Vjorgensen to one side and escapes!

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 takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vjorgensen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vjorgensen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hermiston throws a right and a left that both miss.

Hermiston gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vjorgensen tries to free his leg and advance position but Hermiston is retaining full guard.

Hermiston has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vjorgensen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vjorgensen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vjorgensen is pushing down on Hermiston's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hermiston is fighting to maintain full guard but Vjorgensen has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vjorgensen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vjorgensen wants to pass the guard but Hermiston is defending well.

Vjorgensen is working for a kimura but Hermiston is defending it quite comfortably.
Hermiston tries to roll over but Vjorgensen keeps him under control.
Hermiston is in trouble now - Vjorgensen has advanced to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vjorgensen controlling the position easily from mount.

Vjorgensen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Vjorgensen working for a guillotine from mount but Hermiston is in no mood to give up.
Vjorgensen controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bjorn Vjorgensen dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Hermiston throws a sloppy head kick and Vjorgensen moves out of range easily.
Horrible takedown by Vjorgensen or perhaps it was just good defense by Hermiston which made him look bad.

Vjorgensen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Vjorgensen trying to control the action but Hermiston is working from the bottom.

Vjorgensen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vjorgensen trying to control the position but Hermiston is working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Vjorgensen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vjorgensen wants to control for a moment but Hermiston uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Vjorgensen prevents Hermiston from improving his position.
Vjorgensen slows the pace down in half guard.
Hermiston trying to control from the bottom.

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.

Vjorgensen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hermiston is refusing to be controlled, as Vjorgensen sits in half guard.
Hermiston manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vjorgensen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vjorgensen preventing the sweep.

Vjorgensen has gone for a leg lock! Hermiston slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vjorgensen's guard.
Hermiston tries to stand but Vjorgensen is controlling from the bottom.

Vjorgensen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hermiston defends it easily.
Vjorgensen is trying to keep Hermiston in close.

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.
Hermiston must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vjorgensen has control of Hermiston's left arm, preventing Hermiston from doing any damage.

Vjorgensen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hermiston defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vjorgensen is pulling down on Hermiston's head to control his posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bjorn Vjorgensen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vjorgensen, 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 John Roberts scores the fight for Bjorn Vjorgensen!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Bjorn Vjorgensen!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Bjorn Vjorgensen!

Bjorn Vjorgensen wins by unanimous decision!