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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Forbes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Anderson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Edward Forbes's chin.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, David Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edward Forbes!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Anderson wants to pass to mount but Forbes is defending the position.
Forbes wants to control but Anderson passes into side.
Anderson wants to control for a moment but Forbes uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Forbes is having none of it.
Forbes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Forbes managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Forbes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson stops Forbes from standing up.
Forbes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anderson controls the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because David Anderson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Forbes misses with a series of wild punches.
Anderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Forbes circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forbes stuns Anderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anderson shoots in and drives through. Forbes sprawls well.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Forbes circles away and keeps his distance.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Forbes works the jab nicely.
Forbes closes the distance and clinches.
Forbes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Forbes throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Forbes.
Anderson has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Forbes misses with a double jab
and Anderson counters with a left and a right that stings Forbes.
Forbes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anderson at a distance.
Forbes rushes Anderson and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forbes is trying to pull guard but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
Forbes breaks the clinch.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Anderson slips a jab and a cross from Forbes.
Forbes throws a right hand that Anderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Anderson also avoids with ease.
Forbes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anderson.
Forbes tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Forbes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Forbes jabs at Anderson's body.
Forbes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Forbes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Forbes misses with a series of wild punches.
Edward Forbes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt - Forbes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forbes lands a nice hook to Anderson's body. Anderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
David Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Forbes connects with a crisp jab.
Forbes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Anderson rather than just go for the knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Forbes misses with a wild combination.
Forbes tries a head kick but it misses.
Forbes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anderson.
Forbes closes the distance and clinches.
Forbes wants to take the fight to the mat but Anderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Forbes breaks from the clinch.
Anderson moves to clinch but Forbes breaks away
and Forbes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice takedown defense from Forbes. No joy for Anderson on that attempt.
Anderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Forbes works over Anderson's head and body with a nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Forbes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Forbes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Forbes circles away.
Nice body punch from Forbes.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Forbes but Forbes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anderson misses with a straight right.
Forbes motions for Anderson to come forward. Forbes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Forbes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Forbes connects with a body shot.
Forbes lands a jab to Anderson's midsection.
Forbes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Forbes lands a jab to Anderson's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Forbes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forbes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Forbes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Forbes digs a good body shot into Anderson's ribs.
Forbes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Anderson back to the cage. Forbes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice body punch from Forbes.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Forbes.
Anderson moves out of range of the leg kick from Forbes.
David Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Forbes throws a low kick, looking for Anderson's leg but Anderson calmly moves out of range.
Anderson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Forbes is looking to score with low kicks.
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Forbes.
Forbes works over Anderson's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice body punch from Forbes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Forbes scores with a one two! Anderson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Forbes throws a right hand that Anderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Anderson also avoids with ease.
A shot to the liver by Forbes. Beautiful body shot.
Anderson looks for a takedown but Forbes sprawls well.
Forbes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Forbes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Forbes swinging wildly here.
Anderson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Forbes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Forbes takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forbes tries to score a body lock takedown but Anderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anderson breaks the clinch.
Forbes misses with a two punch combination.
Anderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Forbes pinned against the cage. Forbes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Forbes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Anderson throws a good cross that connects.
Nice sprawl there from Forbes as Anderson shoots in.
Forbes is working the combinations to good effect here.
Forbes throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Forbes sprawls well. Forbes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Forbes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Forbes.
Forbes throws a right hand that Anderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Anderson also avoids with ease.
Forbes misses with a body shot.
Anderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Forbes is fending him off so far but Anderson persists. Nope, Forbes circles away and we're back to standing.
Forbes pushes Anderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Forbes breaks from the clinch.
Forbes looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Anderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Forbes swivels and escapes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forbes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Decent striking displayed by Forbes there.
Forbes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Forbes. Those never looked like landing.
Anderson has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Forbes 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. This is the final round!
Forbes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Anderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Edward Forbes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Forbes lands with an overhand left.
Forbes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Danga de danga de dang - Forbes scores with a four punch combination!
Anderson looks for a takedown but Forbes sprawls well.
Forbes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Forbes lands a two punch combo.
Forbes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Forbes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson shoots and misses
and Forbes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Forbes scores with a jab to the body.
Forbes throws a combination. Anderson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forbes throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Forbes.
Horrible takedown by Anderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Forbes which made him look bad.
Anderson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Forbes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Forbes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anderson at a distance.
Anderson fails with the takedown.
Forbes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Forbes looks to land a combination but Anderson avoids it well.
Forbes scores with a hook to the body. Anderson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Forbes lands a two punch combo.
Forbes misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anderson.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches up with Forbes, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes Forbes against the cage but Forbes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Forbes throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely.
Forbes tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Forbes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Anderson fails with the takedown.
Forbes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Forbes sprawls well. Forbes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Forbes fails to land with a series of punches.
Forbes keeps the fight on the outside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Forbes swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forbes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Forbes lands a nice looking body shot.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches up with Forbes, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes Forbes against the cage but Forbes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Forbes lands a nice looking body shot.
Forbes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Forbes.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Forbes.
Anderson shoots in but Forbes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Forbes lands a nice hook to Anderson's body. Anderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Anderson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Forbes does it's job there.
Anderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Forbes's waist but Forbes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anderson off to one side.
Forbes scores with a shot to the body.
Forbes lands with a nice combination. Anderson backs away looking to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Forbes is fending him off so far but Anderson persists. Nope, Forbes circles away and we're back to standing.
Forbes stuns Anderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anderson has a takedown stuffed.
A shot to the liver by Forbes. Beautiful body shot.
Forbes slaps away a takedown attempt from Anderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Edward Forbes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Forbes cracks a nice hook into Anderson's ribs.
Forbes rushes Anderson and presses him up against the cage.
Anderson has had enough of the clinch but Forbes keeps him there for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Forbes manages to break the clinch.
David Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Forbes dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Forbes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Forbes 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Forbes!
Our winner, Edward Forbes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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