PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between CJ Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Vand de Housen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Turner
vs
Vand de Housen

185 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
146 lbs
0 - 1 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, CJ Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Patrick Vand de Housen!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner shoots in for a double leg but Vand de Housen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Turner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Turner throws a series of punches but Vand de Housen avoids them all with ease.
Turner fails to land with a series of punches.

Vand de Housen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Turner takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like CJ Turner has been cut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vand de Housen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Vand de Housen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Turner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Vand de Housen scores a nice knee to the body.
Vand de Housen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Turner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vand de Housen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Vand de Housen lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vand de Housen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vand de Housen not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vand de Housen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vand de Housen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turner's head.
Vand de Housen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Turner is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vand de Housen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vand de Housen controlling the action here.
Vand de Housen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner is looking to escape.
Still in half guard, Vand de Housen seems content to control.
Vand de Housen trying to mount his opponent but Turner defends it.

Vand de Housen stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Turner to get to his feet.
Turner wants to clinch but Vand de Housen slips to the side

and Vand de Housen counters with a head kick that drops Turner!

Turner is rocked!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vand de Housen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oh Turner is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vand de Housen content to stall in guard here.
Vand de Housen landing with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vand de Housen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Turner seems to have got his legs back now.

Despite being in the dominant position, Patrick Vand de Housen just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Vand de Housen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vand de Housen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Turner is trying to break the clinch but Vand de Housen has him pressed against the cage.
Vand de Housen scores a nice knee to the body.
Vand de Housen just leaning against Turner, taking a breather.
Turner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vand de Housen lands an elbow inside.
Vand de Housen stalls.
Vand de Housen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vand de Housen crunches a lovely knee into Turner's ribcage.

Vand de Housen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vand de Housen sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Turner has an active guard here but Vand de Housen has managed to pass into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vand de Housen in particular looking to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vand de Housen passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Vand de Housen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on CJ Turner's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Vand de Housen darts in and clinches Turner up against the cage.
Vand de Housen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A knee to the head by Vand de Housen.
Vand de Housen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vand de Housen.
Vand de Housen landing knees to the body.
Vand de Housen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Turner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vand de Housen lands an elbow that stopped Turner in his tracks for a moment.
Vand de Housen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vand de Housen is working for takedown but Turner is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vand de Housen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Turner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vand de Housen scores a nice knee to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vand de Housen scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vand de Housen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Turner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vand de Housen is stalling here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vand de Housen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vand de Housen.
Patrick Vand de Housen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Turner gets underhooks to prevent Vand de Housen's takedown attempt.
CJ Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Vand de Housen.
Vand de Housen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Turner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Turner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vand de Housen pinned against the cage. Vand de Housen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Vand de Housen rushes Turner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Turner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vand de Housen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Turner wants to break free but Vand de Housen has control.
Knees to the body from Vand de Housen.
Vand de Housen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vand de Housen landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Vand de Housen.
Vand de Housen is struggling to control the position.
Vand de Housen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vand de Housen controlling the action here for a moment.
Vand de Housen lands a nice elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vand de Housen.
Turner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vand de Housen has him pressed against the cage.
Vand de Housen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Turner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Turner tries to break the clinch but Vand de Housen is controlling the position.
Vand de Housen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vand de Housen lands a nice knee to the body.
Vand de Housen landing knees to the body.
Turner wants to get back to striking at distance but Vand de Housen won't allow it.
Knees to the body from Vand de Housen.
Turner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vand de Housen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Turner is trying to break the clinch but Vand de Housen has him pressed against the cage.
Vand de Housen stalling against the cage.
Knees to the body from Vand de Housen.
Vand de Housen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vand de Housen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vand de Housen scores a nice knee to the body.
Vand de Housen with a knee to the head.
Vand de Housen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Vand de Housen.
Turner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vand de Housen prevents it.
Vand de Housen lands a nice knee to the body.
Turner is trying to break free.
Vand de Housen lands an elbow inside that Turner shrugs off.
Vand de Housen lands an elbow just above Turner 's eye.
Vand de Housen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Turner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vand de Housen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vand de Housen lands a nice knee to the body.
Vand de Housen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Turner is trying to maintain a safe position but Vand de Housen gets an underhook and turns Turner into the cage.
Vand de Housen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Turner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vand de Housen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Turner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vand de Housen lands an elbow that stopped Turner in his tracks for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Turner has had enough of the clinch but Vand de Housen keeps him there for the moment.
Turner has a couple of punches blocked by Vand de Housen.

Vand de Housen pulls guard successfully.
Vand de Housen has his hands on Turner's head, controlling the position.
Turner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vand de Housen pulls Turner in close to prevent any damage.
Turner is looking to stand up but Vand de Housen won't let him.

Vand de Housen pushes Turner off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Vand de Housen clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Vand de Housen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on CJ Turner's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Vand de Housen instigates a clinch.
Vand de Housen avoiding damage.
Turner is looking to break free of the clinch but Vand de Housen has double underhooks.
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Vand de Housen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Come on Vand de Housen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Turner tries to pull guard but Vand de Housen won't allow it.
Vand de Housen crunches a lovely knee into Turner's ribcage.
Vand de Housen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vand de Housen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vand de Housen managing to block the knees to the body from Turner.
Turner takes a knee right on the jaw!
Turner has had enough of the clinch but Vand de Housen keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vand de Housen crunches a lovely knee into Turner's ribcage.
Turner prevents the takedown attempt.
Vand de Housen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vand de Housen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vand de Housen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vand de Housen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vand de Housen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vand de Housen lands an elbow inside that Turner shrugs off.
Vand de Housen stalls.
Vand de Housen lands an elbow inside that Turner shrugs off.
Turner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vand de Housen connects with a knee to the head.
Vand de Housen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Turner prevents it.
Turner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vand de Housen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vand de Housen lands a knee to the head.
Turner avoiding damage as Vand de Housen throws knees to the body.

Turner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vand de Housen lands with a kick to the temple. Turner shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Turner moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Vand de Housen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Turner breaks from the clinch.
Turner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CJ Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Turner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vand de Housen tries to clinch there but Turner circles away.
Turner tries to clinch

and Vand de Housen counters by clinching up.
Vand de Housen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Turner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vand de Housen scores with a knee to the head.
Vand de Housen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Vand de Housen.
Turner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vand de Housen has him pressed against the cage.
Vand de Housen lands a nice knee to the body.
Vand de Housen keeps control of Turner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knees to the body from Vand de Housen.
Turner wants to break free but Vand de Housen has control.
Vand de Housen slowing the pace effectively.
Turner trying to stall but Vand de Housen improves his position.
Turner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vand de Housen pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vand de Housen lands with a slapping head kick.
Turner looks to land a combination but Vand de Housen avoids it well.

Vand de Housen closes the distance and pushes Turner back into the cage.
Turner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knees to the body from Vand de Housen.
Vand de Housen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Turner jumps guard but Vand de Housen stands there with Turner around his waist. Turner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vand de Housen connects with a knee to the head.
Turner drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vand de Housen crunches a lovely knee into Turner's ribcage.
Vand de Housen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Turner tries for a takedown but Vand de Housen manages to get underhooks.
Turner trying to stall but Vand de Housen improves his position.
Turner 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. Turner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vand de Housen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turner lands with a nice combination. Vand de Housen backs away looking to recover.

Vand de Housen darts in and clinches Turner up against the cage.
Vand de Housen blocks an elbow strike.
Vand de Housen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Turner.
Vand de Housen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vand de Housen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vand de Housen blocks the elbow strike.
Vand de Housen scores a nice knee to the body.
Vand de Housen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Turner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vand de Housen lands a knee to the body.
Vand de Housen prevents Turner from breaking the clinch.
Turner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vand de Housen landing knees to the body.
Vand de Housen with a knee to the head.
CJ Turner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Patrick Vand de Housen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Turner goes for a takedown attempt but Vand de Housen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Vand de Housen darts in and clinches Turner up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Vand de Housen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vand de Housen 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Patrick Vand de Housen!
Judge Jorge Garcia 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!