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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Chen (ranked 5203 p4p, 4289 weight class) and Zork Abud (ranked 0 p4p, 454 weight class). The key to victory for Anthony Chen has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Chen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zork Abud!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Abud with the counter takedown but Chen avoids it easily.
Chen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Abud counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Abud.
Abud wants to take the fight to the mat but Chen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chen is pressed up against the cage. Abud has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chen down to the mat. Chen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chen tries a head kick but it misses.
Chen throws a sloppy head kick
and Abud counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Abud is trying to trip Chen. He has hold of a leg but Chen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Abud persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Chen is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Abud presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Chen is looking for a takedown.
Chen controlling the action here for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abud is looking to take this one to the mat.
Anthony Chen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zork Abud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abud is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chen is defending well.
Abud wants a takedown but no success here.
Chen is trying to drag Abud to the mat but Abud just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Abud misses with the head strike.
Chen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Abud just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Abud smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chen.
Chen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Abud is fending him off so far but Chen persists. Nope, Abud circles away and we're back to standing.
Chen shoots in but Abud avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Abud fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chen sprawls well initially but Abud persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chen controlling the position well.
Abud performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abud thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chen's head.
Abud landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Abud takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abud seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chen has hold of Abud's hands but Abud slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chen taking some punishment here, with Abud in his half guard.
Abud seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chen.
Chen is breathing heavily.
Abud is looking to work some ground and pound but Chen has wrist control.
Abud is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chen trying to keep a closed guard but Abud is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abud working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chen's head.
Abud trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chen is trying to control the position but Abud postures up.
Abud lands a couple of digs.
Abud advances position into side control!
Abud cracks Chen with a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Chen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Abud landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abud looks up at the clock and then as Chen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Abud smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Abud cracks Chen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Abud is working Chen over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zork Abud dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Abud closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chen to the mat! Chen manages to get full guard.
Abud stands up over Chen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chen is on top in guard.
Chen trying to control but Abud is working from the bottom.
Abud looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen wants to control from the top but Abud keeps moving.
Chen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abud has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Chen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Abud throws a right and a left that Chen avoids nicely.
Chen goes for a double leg but Abud avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Abud continues to drive forward.
Chen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Chen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Abud passes into half guard.
Abud lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Abud winds up and cracks Chen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Abud landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Abud trying to control from half guard but Chen is working away.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Abud connects with a nice short shot to Chen's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abud takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chen is trying to stand up here but Abud is controlling him well.
Chen is staying active underneath Abud, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nice strikes from Abud there.
Abud slips a nice elbow through Chen's hands, connecting with Chen's forehead.
Chen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Abud scores with a couple of nice shots.
Abud working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Abud is thwarting Chen's attempts to control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Abud connects with a nice short shot to Chen's temple.
Chen taking some punishment here, with Abud in his half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abud wants to control but Chen is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen has hold of Abud's hands but Abud slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chen is trying to get back to full guard.
Abud working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Abud is nestled in close to Chen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Abud lands strikes from half guard.
Abud is taking a breather. Chen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Abud is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Abud trying to control the action but Chen is working from the bottom.
Abud seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abud scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Abud takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Abud.
Abud seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chen taking some punishment here, with Abud in his half guard.
Abud takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abud working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Abud working Chen over with strikes.
Chen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Abud scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zork Abud showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Abud looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Chen!
Chen throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Abud bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Chen is looking to reverse the position.
Chen taking a bit of punishment here - Abud scoring with strikes.
Abud cracks Chen with a big elbow.
Chen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abud scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Chen to see if he's OK.
Abud is looking to take a break and control but Chen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Chen wants to get back to his feet.
Chen trying to control but Abud postures up.
Abud is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chen taking some punishment here, with Abud in his half guard.
Abud working the head and body with strikes.
Zork Abud has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chen punching from the bottom.
Abud working over Chen with some ground and pound. Chen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Abud drops an elbow to the side of Chen's head.
Chen missing with punches from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen moves into full guard.
Chen wants to sweep but no luck.
Abud lands a couple of digs.
Abud landing with the ground and pound.
Chen controls Abud momentarily but Abud frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Abud cracks Chen with an open hand slap.
Chen tries to sprawl but Abud drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abud seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Abud there.
Chen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chen taking some punishment here, with Abud in his half guard.
Chen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Chen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abud pulls his head out easily.
Abud takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Abud trying to pass the guard but Chen defending well.
Abud seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Abud.
Abud scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abud takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chen is looking for a sweep. Abud is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chen is trying to stand up here but Abud is controlling him well.
Abud scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Abud takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Abud has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abud working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nice strikes from Abud there.
Abud is pressing down on Chen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chen is holding on for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Abud shoots in and bounces Chen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Chen pushes Abud off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Chen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Abud 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zork Abud!
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FIGHT
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