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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Forbes (ranked 23280 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zayd Abujad (ranked 4727 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeff Forbes has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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193 lbs
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182 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeff Forbes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zayd Abujad!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abujad gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Abujad has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Forbes uses from the top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Abujad holds on and takes a little breather.
Forbes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Abujad not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Abujad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Forbes.
Forbes throwing strikes but missing.
Abujad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Abujad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Abujad is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forbes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Abujad has momentary wrist control but Forbes slips an elbow through the middle.
Abujad looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Forbes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abujad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Forbes throws a big right hand that misses.
Forbes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Forbes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Forbes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abujad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Forbes is one step ahead there.
Forbes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Forbes trying to control the position from guard on top but Abujad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Forbes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Forbes is looking to work some ground and pound but Abujad has wrist control.
Forbes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Abujad shoots in and bounces Forbes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Forbes pushes Abujad off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forbes throws a head kick that misses.
Abujad misses the shot to the body.
Abujad looks to clinch
and Forbes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Abujad throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Forbes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Abujad is in Forbes's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abujad is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Abujad won't allow Forbes to get back to his feet.
Abujad not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Forbes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abujad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Forbes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Forbes has his hands on Abujad's head, controlling the position.
Forbes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Forbes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Abujad throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Forbes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Abujad is in Forbes's guard.
Forbes is looking to stand up but Abujad isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abujad stands up and waves to Forbes to follow him.
Forbes shoots in looking for a takedown. Abujad tries to sprawl out of it but Forbes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Abujad manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Abujad throws a front kick aimed at Forbes's knee but Forbes avoids it well.
Abujad pushes Forbes up against the cage in a clinch.
Abujad missing with knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Forbes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Abujad just stands there and leans against the cage.
Forbes tries to score a body lock takedown but Abujad shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Forbes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Forbes is breathing heavily.
Abujad ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Abujad no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zayd Abujad will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Abujad throws a sloppy head kick and Forbes moves out of range easily.
Forbes swats away the attempt to clinch by Abujad.
Abujad looks to score with a jab to the body but Forbes is just out of range.
Jeff Forbes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abujad closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Forbes's guard.
Abujad trying to control the position from guard on top but Forbes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Forbes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abujad is looking to work some ground and pound but Forbes has wrist control.
Forbes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abujad gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Forbes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forbes being controlled here, momentarily.
Forbes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abujad is stalling in the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Abujad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abujad feints and as Forbes raises his hands in defense, Abujad changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Forbes manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abujad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Abujad looks to move away, Forbes throws a big counter combo but Abujad just gets out of the way.
Abujad throws a series of strikes that have Forbes backpedaling.
Abujad looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Forbes!
Abujad is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abujad cracks Forbes with a big elbow.
Abujad controls the position from side control.
Abujad working away.
Forbes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Forbes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abujad missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Abujad thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Forbes's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Abujad in particular looking to stall.
Abujad gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
A punch combination from Abujad misses.
Abujad should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Abujad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Abujad gets a double leg takedown into Forbes's guard.
Abujad is standing up over Forbes. Forbes looks to escape but Abujad dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abujad decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Forbes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Forbes looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Abujad fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Forbes sprawls well initially but Abujad persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Forbes wants to control but Abujad is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Abujad not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Abujad throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Abujad throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abujad stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zayd Abujad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Forbes swats away the attempt to clinch by Abujad.
Abujad closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Abujad lands in his opponent's guard.
Forbes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abujad wants to pass the guard but Forbes is keeping the position.
Abujad stands and steps away. Forbes gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abujad is looking to clinch but Forbes is avoiding it.
Abujad pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Abujad is looking to clinch.
Forbes is looking to counter punch.
Abujad feints and as Forbes raises his hands in defense, Abujad changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Forbes has his foot on Abujad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abujad works his way back into a safe position though.
Forbes is looking to stand up but Abujad isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abujad is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Abujad is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abujad works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Abujad not doing much here.
Abujad is trying to control the action in half guard but Forbes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Forbes wants to control but Abujad is keeping busy.
Forbes tries to get to full guard but Abujad has control of the leg.
Forbes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Abujad.
Abujad works his way into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forbes tries to hold on but Abujad postures up.
Forbes is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Abujad throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Abujad lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Abujad looking to control and managing it successfully.
Forbes working to try and regain half guard.
Abujad controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abujad is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Forbes can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Abujad thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Forbes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Forbes sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abujad missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jeff Forbes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zayd Abujad is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Abujad looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zayd Abujad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Abujad 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zayd Abujad!
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