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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Arona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Forbes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Arona looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ White 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Arona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edward Forbes!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arona shoots in looking for a takedown but Forbes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Arona's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Arona looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Arona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Forbes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Forbes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arona tries to keep at a distance but Forbes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Arona is working for takedown but Forbes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Forbes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Arona avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Forbes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Forbes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arona has him pressed against the cage.
Forbes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Arona fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Arona keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jason Arona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Forbes.
Forbes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Forbes misses with the combination.
Forbes has closed the distance and engaged Arona in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forbes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown by Arona or perhaps it was just good defense by Forbes which made him look bad.
Forbes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Forbes takes the fight into the clinch.
Forbes manages to break the clinch.
Forbes wants to clinch.
Arona tries to keep at a distance but Forbes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Forbes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Forbes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forbes has closed the distance and engaged Arona in a clinch.
Forbes wants to break free but Arona has control.
Forbes is trying to break free.
Forbes can't break the clinch.
Forbes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Arona. Those never looked like landing.
Forbes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Forbes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Arona pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forbes has Arona up against the cage in a clinch.
Forbes is trying to push Arona away but Arona has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Forbes looking for a takedown.
Forbes breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forbes clinches with his opponent.
Forbes is trying to break the clinch but Arona has him pressed against the cage.
Forbes tries to break the clinch but Arona is controlling the position.
Forbes pulls guard successfully.
Arona trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Forbes manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Forbes is looking to clinch but Arona is avoiding it.
Forbes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Forbes tries to close the distance and clinch but Arona swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arona swats away the attempt to clinch by Forbes.
Forbes circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Forbes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Forbes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Forbes tries to clinch up.
Forbes takes the fight into the clinch.
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!
Forbes is trying to break the clinch but Arona is controlling him.
Forbes manages to break the clinch.
Arona gets tackled into the cage by Forbes. Forbes maintains the clinch.
Forbes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Forbes gets a clinch.
Forbes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arona looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Forbes closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Forbes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Arona checks a leg kick.
Forbes moves into the clinch successfully.
Forbes wants to get back to striking at distance but Arona won't allow it.
Arona is looking to take this one to the mat.
Forbes manages to break the clinch.
Forbes throws a right and a left that Arona avoids nicely.
Forbes gets a clinch.
Forbes breaks the clinch.
Forbes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Forbes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Forbes throws a low kick but Arona avoids it.
Forbes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Forbes is trying to break free.
Forbes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Forbes tries to clinch but Arona moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forbes has closed the distance and engaged Arona in a clinch.
Edward Forbes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Forbes wants to break free but Arona has control.
Forbes has had enough of the clinch but Arona keeps him there for the moment.
Arona wants a takedown but no success here.
Forbes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Arona gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Arona keeps control of Forbes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Forbes is trying to break the clinch but Arona is controlling him.
Forbes is trying to break the clinch but Arona is controlling him.
Forbes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Forbes is looking to clinch.
Forbes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Arona slips a jab and a cross from Forbes.
Forbes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arona looks to land a right hand but Forbes moved out of range.
Forbes tries to clinch there but Arona circles away.
Forbes clinches.
Forbes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Forbes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Arona tries to free his leg and advance position but Forbes is retaining full guard.
Forbes scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arona avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arona shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Arona. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Forbes tries to close the distance and clinch but Arona swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Forbes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Forbes has Arona up against the cage in a clinch.
Arona stops a takedown attempt from Forbes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forbes breaks from the clinch.
Forbes tries to clinch but Arona moves out of range.
Forbes slaps away a takedown attempt from Arona, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Arona shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Forbes as he jumps to the side.
Forbes misses with a leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Forbes!
Forbes lands with a nice combination. Arona backs away looking to recover.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Forbes is defended easily by Arona.
Arona keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arona avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Forbes fails with a takedown attempt.
Arona throws a head kick that Forbes semi-blocks.
Forbes drives through and clinches with Arona against the cage.
Forbes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Forbes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Arona gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Arona manages to break the clinch.
Forbes shoots in looking for a takedown. Arona tries to sprawl out of it but Forbes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arona manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Arona shoots in and bounces Forbes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arona stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Forbes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Forbes rushes Arona and presses him up against the cage.
Arona throws a punch but it's blocked by Forbes.
Forbes manages to break the clinch.
Arona keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Arona throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Forbes counters with a stiff right hand.
Forbes looks to land a combination. Arona sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Forbes takes the fight into the clinch.
Arona keeps control of Forbes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Arona has Forbes pressed against the cage, preventing Forbes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Forbes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Forbes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Arona is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Forbes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forbes breaks the clinch.
Arona takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Forbes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arona paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Forbes has closed the distance and engaged Arona in a clinch.
Forbes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arona is pressed up against the cage. Forbes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Arona down to the mat. Arona avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jason Arona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Forbes.
Arona looks for a takedown but Forbes sprawls well.
Forbes is looking to clinch but Arona is avoiding it.
Arona will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Forbes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Forbes has a takedown stuffed.
Forbes wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forbes lands with a nice combination. Arona backs away looking to recover.
Arona shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Forbes but Forbes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Forbes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arona sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Arona has a takedown stuffed.
Forbes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Edward Forbes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Forbes instigates a clinch.
Forbes breaks from the clinch.
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!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Forbes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forbes can't get the takedown.
Arona has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Forbes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Forbes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arona looking to score a takedown here. Forbes is defending well but Arona drives through and ends up in Forbes's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arona trying to control but Forbes is working from the bottom.
Forbes manages to escape and get back to his feet.
No luck for Arona with that takedown attempt.
Forbes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arona as he avoids it easily.
Arona gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Forbes.
Arona shoots in for a double leg but Forbes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forbes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Forbes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arona, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forbes working hard to break the clinch.
Forbes breaks from the clinch.
Arona feints and as Forbes raises his hands in defense, Arona changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Arona pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Forbes is keeping the position for now.
Edward Forbes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Forbes lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Arona!
Arona on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Arona tries to get out of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arona wants to get back to his feet.
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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Forbes!
A very excited looking Edward Forbes 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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