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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jan Egeland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Egeland comes to the cage accompanied by Jan Egeland. Clay Moore acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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200 lbs
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194 lbs
10 - 4 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jan Egeland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Clay Moore!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Egeland.
Egeland goes for a double leg but Moore avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Moore continues to drive forward.
Egeland has clasped his hands together around Moore's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Moore managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Egeland.
Egeland trying to control the action but Moore is working from the bottom.
Egeland works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Egeland in side control, throwing shots but Moore defends.
Moore is trying to get back to half guard.
Moore is letting Egeland control him for a moment.
Egeland tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Egeland has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Moore told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Moore tries to buck Egeland off but Egeland is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Moore is trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egeland is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moore knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Moore sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Moore is trying to stand back up but Egeland is controlling him
Egeland is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moore doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Egeland.
Moore tries to roll over but Egeland keeps him under control.
Moore looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nice strikes from Egeland there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore is not content to let Egeland control the position.
Moore is trying to stand.
Egeland thows a huge punch but Moore dodges it nicely.
Moore blocking the ground and pound attempt from Egeland.
Moore is controlling Egeland's trapped leg to prevent Egeland from advancing to side control.
Moore is looking to control Egeland's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moore avoid being mounted?
Moore blocking the ground and pound attempt from Egeland.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Egeland lands with a punch from half guard.
Egeland wants to take a breather but Moore is having none of it.
Moore makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moore.
Moore really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Egeland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Egeland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Moore wants to get back to his feet but Egeland is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Egeland manages to get himself to full guard.
Egeland is looking for a triangle but Moore pushes his legs off easily.
Egeland looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Egeland manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Moore is trying to stand up.
Moore is looking to improve his position but Egeland isn't that keen on the idea.
Egeland landing strikes from the mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Egeland looking for a guillotine from mount but Moore is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egeland with good strikes from the mount here!
Egeland lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Moore hang on?
Moore regains half guard.
Moore is trying to stand.
Egeland thows a huge punch but Moore dodges it nicely.
Egeland is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Moore looks like he's trying to stand up.
Egeland is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Egeland throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Egeland dominated that 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.
Egeland shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Egeland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moore wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Egeland blocks a jab.
Nice body punch from Moore.
Egeland needs to keep his hands up - Moore had a free shot at his head there.
Egeland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Egeland.
Egeland misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Moore counters with a left to the body.
Clay Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moore lunges at Egeland with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Egeland's hand.
Egeland shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Egeland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egeland ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
Egeland avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Egeland shoots in for a double leg but Moore sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Moore just misses with a punch to the body.
Egeland is looking to clinch.
Moore with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Egeland is looking to clinch but Moore is avoiding it.
Egeland tries to clinch there but Moore circles away.
Egeland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moore moves away.
Egeland ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore digs a good body shot into Egeland's ribs.
Moore throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Moore lands a right hook to the body.
Moore is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Egeland rather than just go for the knockout.
Jab from Moore.
Moore works the jab nicely.
Egeland throws a right and a left that Moore avoids nicely.
Clay Moore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moore connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice takedown defense from Moore. No joy for Egeland on that attempt.
Moore misses the shot to the body.
Egeland doesn't manage to clinch there - Moore circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Egeland.
Moore keeps the fight on the outside.
Egeland takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Moore displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Egeland.
Jan Egeland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moore swats away the attempt to clinch by Egeland.
Egeland shoots in for a double leg but Moore sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice combination there by Moore.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egeland darts in looking for a takedown but Moore gets double underhooks and turns Egeland into the cage.
Moore prevents a takedown attempt there.
Moore looking to slow down the pace here.
Moore is looking to break free of the clinch but Egeland has double underhooks.
Egeland is trying to pull guard but Moore turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Moore wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Egeland has him pressed against the cage.
Moore scores with a shot to the side of Egeland's head.
Moore stops a takedown attempt from Egeland.
A frustrated look appears on Moore's face as he tries to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Egeland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Egeland has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Moore avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Egeland lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Moore is looking for a sweep. Egeland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moore moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Moore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Moore jabs Egeland right on the nose. Egeland blinks but takes it well.
Moore throws a lazy right hand but Egeland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moore swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Egeland.
Egeland misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Moore comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Moore misses with a hook to the body
and Egeland counters with a takedown into side control.
Egeland tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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!
Moore bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore swats away the attempt to clinch by Egeland.
Moore lands a jab to Egeland's midsection.
Moore misses the body punch
so Egeland counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Egeland wants to pass the guard but Moore is keeping the position.
Egeland postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Egeland postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Egeland working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Moore's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egeland is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Egeland is in close to Moore's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Egeland drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Egeland jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Moore is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Moore gets underhooks to prevent Egeland's takedown attempt.
Moore misses with some punches.
Moore gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Egeland.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Egeland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moore slows down the pace here.
Moore is trying to break the clinch but Egeland has him pressed against the cage.
Moore is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egeland tries to pull guard but Moore forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Moore misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moore scores with a nice hook to the head.
Egeland blocks an uppercut.
Egeland goes for a takedown attempt but Moore pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Moore throws a hook but Egeland blocks it.
A left lands for Moore.
Egeland wants to clinch up but Moore keeps it at a distance.
Egeland shoots for a double leg takedown but Moore sprawls well. He's pushed Egeland's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Egeland shoots in for a takedown but Moore shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore connects with a body shot that sends Egeland's belly button to the back.
Egeland shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Moore napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Moore managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Egeland.
Moore tries to bench press Egeland off him but Egeland keeps the position.
Egeland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moore keeps working.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moore is trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Egeland working the head and body with strikes.
Egeland working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Egeland scoring with punches from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Egeland showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Egeland 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Egeland!
A very excited looking Jan Egeland made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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