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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carl Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Egeland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Egeland has chosen Jan Egeland as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carl Woods!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jan Egeland!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Egeland uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Woods.
Egeland manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Woods on his heels. He'll look to pass Woods's guard now, I'm sure.
Egeland is working Woods over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Woods preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Egeland 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.
Egeland prevents Woods from getting back to his feet.
Woods working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Egeland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egeland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Woods swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Egeland has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Woods wants to stand up but Egeland is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Woods throws a lazy right hand but Egeland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Woods gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Woods throws a hook but Egeland blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egeland throws a shot from downtown. Woods moves away and avoids it.
Egeland steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Woods.
Woods on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Woods lunges at Egeland with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Egeland's hand.
Egeland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Egeland scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Egeland shoots in but no luck this time.
Woods lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Woods throws an overhand right that lands on Egeland's shoulder, as Egeland tries to avoid the shot.
Egeland will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Woods is looking to counter punch.
Woods misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Egeland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been told by Woods's head coaches at The Cave Fighting Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Woods throws a shot from downtown. Egeland moves away and avoids it.
Egeland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Woods misses the jab.
Egeland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Woods paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egeland fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Woods is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Woods walks into a stiff left hand from Egeland.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Woods enables Egeland to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Woods manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Woods pushes Egeland off and scrambles back to his feet.
Egeland tries to clinch up but Woods circles away and keeps his distance.
Egeland closes the distance and pushes Woods back into the cage.
Egeland prevents Woods from breaking the clinch.
Egeland blocking some punches.
Woods escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Woods misses with a straight left.
Woods throws a hook but Egeland blocks it.
Woods is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Woods misses with a hook. Egeland ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Woods.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Egeland, right into the meat.
Egeland uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Woods.
Egeland doesn't manage to clinch there - Woods circles away.
Egeland just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods slaps away a takedown attempt from Egeland, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Woods was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Carl Woods has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Egeland.
A clash of legs there as Woods blocks the low kick.
Woods has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Egeland.
Egeland closes the distance and clinches.
Woods has had enough of the clinch but Egeland keeps him there for the moment.
Egeland goes for a takedown attempt but Woods pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Woods throws a hook but Egeland avoids it easily.
Egeland moves out of range as Woods strikes.
Woods throws a hook but Egeland blocks it.
Woods lands an overhand right.
Egeland shoots in but no luck this time.
Egeland throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Woods's waist but Woods gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Egeland off to one side.
Woods throws a hook but Egeland blocks it.
Woods throws an off balance right hand
and Egeland counters by moving into the clinch.
Woods fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Woods breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carl Woods is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Egeland closes the distance and clinches up with Woods, looking for a takedown. Egeland pushes Woods against the cage but Woods circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Egeland.
Carl Woods seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Egeland misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Woods throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Egeland counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Egeland slips a jab from Woods.
Woods fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Egeland manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Egeland.
Woods throws a hook but Egeland blocks it.
Egeland throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Woods swats away the attempt to clinch by Egeland.
Woods darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Egeland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Woods sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Egeland somewhat.
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 Carl Woods will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Woods lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Egeland takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A head kick misses from Egeland.
Woods is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Woods misses.
Egeland wants to clinch.
Woods throws a jab but it's blocked by Egeland.
Egeland uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Woods.
Woods swinging wildly here.
Woods backing away here, and Egeland unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egeland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Woods swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Egeland slips under a jab.
Egeland shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Woods throws a looping overhand right but Egeland ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Woods as Egeland shoots in.
Woods throws a body shot but no joy.
Egeland looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Woods was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Egeland.
Egeland fails in his attempt to clinch.
Egeland slips a jab from Woods.
Egeland has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Woods throws a hook but Egeland avoids it easily.
Egeland uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Egeland throws a head kick that misses.
Egeland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Woods swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Egeland decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Egeland is looking to advance position but Woods won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woods is trying to stand up here but Egeland is controlling him well.
Woods trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egeland not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Woods blocking the ground and pound attempt from Egeland.
Egeland wants to take a breather but Woods is having none of it.
Egeland missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jan Egeland has got the better of the ground game so far.
Woods wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Carl Woods is winning the standup battle so far.
Woods rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Egeland counters with a single leg into guard. Woods didn't expect that.
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!
Egeland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Woods keeping moving, preventing Egeland from controlling successfully.
Egeland won't allow Woods to get back to his feet.
Egeland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Egeland is looking to work some ground and pound but Woods has wrist control.
Egeland is looking to work some ground and pound but Woods has wrist control.
Woods preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egeland stops Woods from standing up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Woods throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Egeland sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Egeland scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woods pushes Egeland off looking to stand but Egeland dives back in and keeps control.
Egeland throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Egeland throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Woods is trying to stand up here but Egeland is controlling him well.
Egeland is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Woods sees it coming and defends easily.
Egeland trying to pass the guard but Woods defending well.
Woods has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Egeland is on him like a limpet, forcing Woods back against the cage.
Egeland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Woods working hard to break the clinch.
Woods is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Egeland's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Egeland is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods wants to get back to striking at distance but Egeland won't allow it.
Egeland prevents Woods from breaking the clinch.
Egeland keeps control of Woods as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Egeland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Woods's elbow.
Egeland changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Woods fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Carl Woods has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Egeland.
Woods steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Egeland.
Woods swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Egeland drives through with a takedown into guard.
Egeland wants to control from the top but Woods keeps moving.
Egeland tries to free his leg and advance position but Woods is retaining full guard.
Woods wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Egeland fails in his attempt to clinch.
Woods works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Woods scores with a four punch combination!
Woods tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Egeland was well out of range. Poor timing from Woods.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Carl Woods will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Woods displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Egeland throws out the jab.
Egeland slips a jab from Woods.
Woods scores with the left hand. Egeland knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab from Woods.
Woods ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Egeland moves away.
Woods misses with an uppercut. Egeland saw that one coming.
Egeland is looking to clinch but Woods is avoiding it.
Egeland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Egeland throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Woods's waist but Woods gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Egeland off to one side.
Egeland just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egeland wants to clinch up but Woods keeps it at a distance.
Egeland bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Woods takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Egeland wants to slow Woods down by chopping away at his legs.
Woods is looking to counter punch.
Woods throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Woods misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Egeland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Woods avoids the head kick by Egeland.
Woods displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Egeland.
A telegraphed right hand from Woods misses the target.
Woods thows a left - swing and a miss!
Woods gets caught flat footed, as Egeland shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Woods is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Egeland is controlling him.
Woods manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Egeland moves in looking to clinch but Woods pushes him off.
Woods swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Woods shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Egeland eats them both and turns towards Woods to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Egeland is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Egeland takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Egeland is still on wobbly legs! Can Woods finish him?
Woods misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Egeland to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Egeland looks to clinch but Woods throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Egeland taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Carl Woods!
Carl Woods tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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