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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Andersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esdrubal Caradeorinol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caradeorinol has chosen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4Far7J-cb8 as his entrance music. Esdrubal Caradeorinol struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 147.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Jacob Andersen has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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145 lbs
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157 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jacob Andersen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Esdrubal Caradeorinol!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caradeorinol shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Caradeorinol showed some decent athleticism there.
Andersen keeping control of the position.
Caradeorinol prevents Andersen from improving his position.
Caradeorinol thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Caradeorinol in particular looking to stall.
Andersen is concentrating on defense, preventing Caradeorinol from advancing position.
Andersen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Andersen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Caradeorinol gets a takedown into half guard.
Andersen has his hands clasped together around Caradeorinol's back. He's all about the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersen is trying to control but can't.
Andersen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Caradeorinol is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Caradeorinol performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Andersen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jacob Andersen just wasn't active enough.
Andersen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Caradeorinol counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Andersen's guard now.
Andersen has Caradeorinol pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andersen keeping moving, preventing Caradeorinol from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick by Caradeorinol misses
and Andersen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Caradeorinol won't be happy with that.
Andersen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Caradeorinol tries to improve position but can't.
Andersen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Andersen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Caradeorinol is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Caradeorinol knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Andersen swings around for an armbar but Caradeorinol sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Andersen's guard.
Andersen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Caradeorinol's guard.
Caradeorinol looking for subs off his back but Andersen has passed one foot through into half guard.
Caradeorinol is looking to improve his position.
Andersen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Caradeorinol doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Andersen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caradeorinol is defending against the submission attempts here by Andersen.
Caradeorinol keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Caradeorinol wants to control but Andersen is keeping busy.
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 Jacob Andersen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Caradeorinol is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Andersen's half guard.
Andersen is looking to control Caradeorinol's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andersen avoid being mounted?
Andersen has his hands clasped together around Caradeorinol's back. He's all about the action.
Andersen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Caradeorinol seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Andersen is trying to maintain the position but Caradeorinol is very close to passing his half guard.
Jacob Andersen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Caradeorinol gets the takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersen wants to control but Caradeorinol postures up.
Andersen is not content to let Caradeorinol control the position.
Andersen is looking for a sweep.
Andersen trying to remain calm as Caradeorinol controls from the top position.
Caradeorinol working away.
Caradeorinol creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Andersen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Caradeorinol working away.
Andersen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Andersen can't do much from the bottom here.
Andersen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Caradeorinol's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersen is positioning himself well to prevent Caradeorinol advancing to mount.
Andersen trying to control but Caradeorinol postures up.
Andersen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Caradeorinol missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Andersen has his hands clasped together around Caradeorinol's back. He's all about the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andersen trying to hold on to Caradeorinol's head to control him but Caradeorinol postures up.
We're going to have a standup here because Jacob Andersen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Andersen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caradeorinol scores with a spinning back kick!
Caradeorinol tries a head kick but it misses.
Caradeorinol throws a combination. Andersen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Andersen is rocked!
It looks like Jacob Andersen has been cut.
Caradeorinol gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oh Andersen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Caradeorinol breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Caradeorinol shoots in for a takedown but Andersen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Caradeorinol is breathing heavily.
Caradeorinol scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Caradeorinol fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Andersen to the ground. Caradeorinol is now in Andersen's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andersen trying to control the position.
Andersen pulls Caradeorinol in close to his closed guard and prevents Caradeorinol from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Caradeorinol stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andersen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andersen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Andersen seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jacob Andersen just wasn't active enough.
Caradeorinol stuffs the takedown.
Andersen shoots in but Caradeorinol avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Andersen misses with a takedown attempt
and Caradeorinol counters with a big head kick but Andersen shrugs it off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Andersen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caradeorinol closes the distance and pushes Andersen back into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andersen is trying to pull guard but Caradeorinol has him pressed against the cage.
Caradeorinol lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esdrubal Caradeorinol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jacob Andersen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Caradeorinol shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Andersen trying to control but Caradeorinol postures up.
Caradeorinol wants to pass to mount but Andersen is defending the position.
Caradeorinol wants to control but Andersen is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersen is holding on to half guard well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Caradeorinol closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caradeorinol gets control of Andersen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Caradeorinol will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Caradeorinol throws his legs up looking for a submission but Andersen uses it to pass to side control.
Caradeorinol takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Andersen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Andersen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Caradeorinol is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Andersen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Caradeorinol has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Andersen but great work by Caradeorinol.
Andersen struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersen is looking to regain half guard here but Caradeorinol keeps moving and retains side control.
Caradeorinol working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caradeorinol wants to control but Andersen is keeping him busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Who's going to make the next move?
Andersen taking a bit of punishment here - Caradeorinol scoring with strikes.
Andersen taking punishment in the form of punches.
Andersen struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersen tries to improve position but can't.
Caradeorinol wants to stand but Andersen has his arm trapped.
Caradeorinol is looking to take a break and control but Andersen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Caradeorinol working away.
Caradeorinol cracks Andersen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Andersen can't do much from the bottom here.
Andersen is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Caradeorinol is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Andersen has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersen keeps Caradeorinol under control for a moment.
Caradeorinol working away.
Caradeorinol wants to stand but Andersen is controlling his arm.
Jacob Andersen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Andersen is trying to control Caradeorinol's posture but Caradeorinol avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jacob Andersen just wasn't active enough.
Caradeorinol is looking to clinch.
Caradeorinol scores with the left hand. Andersen knows he should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jacob Andersen.
I think Andersen 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jacob Andersen!
A very excited looking Jacob Andersen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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energy
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hype
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