PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Jacobs (ranked 1763 p4p, 218 weight class) and Eric Van Der Woodsen (ranked 2520 p4p, 295 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Jacobs
vs
Van Der Woodsen

179 cm
26
165 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

174 cm
26
164 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerry Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eric Van Der Woodsen!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Der Woodsen circles away from the clinch attempt.

Jacobs takes the fight into the clinch.
Jacobs scores with a shoulder strike.
Jacobs cracks Van Der Woodsen with a nice body shot.
Jacobs lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Jacobs.
Jacobs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jacobs can't find room to land a body shot as Van Der Woodsen controls the action.
Jacobs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Woodsen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jacobs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Der Woodsen goes for a takedown attempt but Jacobs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jerry Jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jacobs clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Woodsen blocks an uppercut.
Jacobs has a couple of punches blocked by Van Der Woodsen.
Van Der Woodsen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jerry Jacobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Van Der Woodsen.
Van Der Woodsen wants to take the fight to the mat but Jacobs manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Van Der Woodsen turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jacobs is trying to control Van Der Woodsen's posture but Van Der Woodsen avoids it.

Van Der Woodsen tries for a kimura but Jacobs is defending well.
Jacobs's coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym (ALL ELITE COACHES) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.

Van Der Woodsen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jacobs is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Van Der Woodsen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Van Der Woodsen seems to be looking for submissions.

Van Der Woodsen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jacobs sees it coming and defends easily.
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!
Jacobs wants to improve his position but Van Der Woodsen is controlling well.

Van Der Woodsen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Van Der Woodsen is looking for a kimura here.

Van Der Woodsen seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is controlling Van Der Woodsen's trapped leg to prevent Van Der Woodsen from advancing to side control.
Van Der Woodsen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jacobs is looking to improve his position.
Jacobs is working hard here to advance position.

Van Der Woodsen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jacobs is trying to stand up here but Van Der Woodsen is controlling him well.
Jacobs trying to control but Van Der Woodsen postures up.
Jacobs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Van Der Woodsen on the ground.
Van Der Woodsen is looking to advance position but Jacobs won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Van Der Woodsen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jacobs defends it well.

Van Der Woodsen seems to be working for a kimura but Jacobs defends the submission attempt.
Jacobs is looking to control Van Der Woodsen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jacobs avoid being mounted?
Van Der Woodsen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jacobs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Van Der Woodsen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jacobs is just riding it out for now. Van Der Woodsen eventually gives up the hold.
Jacobs is trying to stand back up but Van Der Woodsen is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eric Van Der Woodsen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jacobs closes the distance and clinches.
Van Der Woodsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jacobs gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Van Der Woodsen.

Van Der Woodsen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jacobs can't fight it off and eventually Van Der Woodsen manages to take the fight to the floor. Jacobs looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Van Der Woodsen won't allow Jacobs to get back to his feet.
Jacobs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jacobs tries to get out of the position.
Jacobs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs can't keep his opponent in guard - Van Der Woodsen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jacobs is refusing to be controlled, as Van Der Woodsen sits in half guard.
Jacobs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Van Der Woodsen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs is not content to let Van Der Woodsen control the position.

Van Der Woodsen is looking for a kimura here.

Van Der Woodsen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Van Der Woodsen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is trying to stand back up but Van Der Woodsen is controlling him
Van Der Woodsen wants to control but Jacobs is keeping him busy.
Jacobs tries to kick Van Der Woodsen off but Van Der Woodsen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Der Woodsen is thwarting Jacobs's attempts to control the position.

Van Der Woodsen is looking for a kimura but Jacobs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Van Der Woodsen to get the leverage.
Van Der Woodsen sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Van Der Woodsen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jacobs defends it well.

Van Der Woodsen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Van Der Woodsen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jacobs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Van Der Woodsen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Van Der Woodsen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jacobs wants to stand back up but Van Der Woodsen manages to pass into side control.

Van Der Woodsen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jacobs knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Van Der Woodsen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jacobs has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is looking to regain half guard here but Van Der Woodsen keeps moving and retains side control.

Van Der Woodsen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Van Der Woodsen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jacobs has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jacobs is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Van Der Woodsen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Der Woodsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jacobs keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Van Der Woodsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Van Der Woodsen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jacobs pinned against the cage. Jacobs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jacobs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Der Woodsen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Jacobs as Van Der Woodsen shoots in.
Van Der Woodsen fails with the takedown.
Jerry Jacobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Van Der Woodsen.
Jacobs tries to clinch but Van Der Woodsen moves out of range.
Van Der Woodsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Woodsen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jacobs defends it nicely.
Jacobs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jacobs tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jacobs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Der Woodsen, pushing him back against the cage.
Jacobs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Der Woodsen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jacobs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jacobs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Der Woodsen blocks an uppercut.
Van Der Woodsen has Jacobs pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jacobs manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jacobs misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Jacobs.
A head punch on the inside from Jacobs fails to land.
Jacobs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Van Der Woodsen has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jacobs is trying to keep an underhook but Van Der Woodsen manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Van Der Woodsen seems to be looking for submissions.
Jacobs wants to get back to full guard.

Jacobs actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs looks like he's trying to stand up.

Van Der Woodsen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jacobs defends it well.
Van Der Woodsen is stalling here. Jacobs is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Van Der Woodsen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jacobs has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Van Der Woodsen regains half guard.
Jacobs trying to mount his opponent but Van Der Woodsen defends it.
Van Der Woodsen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Van Der Woodsen.
Van Der Woodsen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jacobs controls the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Van Der Woodsen has his foot on Jacobs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jacobs works his way back into a safe position though.

Van Der Woodsen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jacobs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jacobs stopping the sweep attempt from Van Der Woodsen.

Van Der Woodsen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jacobs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Van Der Woodsen has a closed guard, preventing Jacobs from standing up.
Van Der Woodsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jacobs is one step ahead there.
Eric Van Der Woodsen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Van Der Woodsen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jacobs defends well.

Van Der Woodsen is looking for a triangle but Jacobs pushes his legs off easily.
Jerry Jacobs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Der Woodsen trying to control the position.

Van Der Woodsen has his foot on Jacobs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jacobs works his way back into a safe position though.
Van Der Woodsen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Van Der Woodsen is trying to work for a kimura but Jacobs is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eric Van Der Woodsen.
I've got Van Der Woodsen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Van Der Woodsen!
Eric Van Der Woodsen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.