PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Barreda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Chen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Barreda
vs
Chen

178 cm
19
178 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

175 cm
26
170 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesus Barreda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Chen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barreda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chen as he avoids it easily.
Chen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Chen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barreda wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chen keeps control of Barreda as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chen digs a right hand underneath Barreda's ribcage. Barreda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chen.
Chen stalling the fight.
A short body shot lands from Chen as the two fighters clinch.
Chen lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Chen.
Chen digs a right hand into Barreda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barreda's gas tank.
Chen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Chen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chen tries a body shot but Barreda blocks it.
Barreda wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chen has him pressed against the ropes.
Chen digs a right hand underneath Barreda's ribcage. Barreda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barreda struggles to land a body shot inside as Chen controls his hands.
Chen lands a nice uppercut.
Chen controlling the action here for a moment.
Chen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Chen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barreda or not.
Barreda has had enough of the clinch but Chen keeps him there for the moment.
Chen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barreda wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Chen.
A short body shot lands from Chen as the two fighters clinch.
Chen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barreda up against the ropes.
Chen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barreda has had enough of the clinch but Chen keeps him there for the moment.
Chen lands a hook that snaps the head of Barreda backwards.
Chen blocks a body shot from Barreda.
Barreda wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barreda is trying to force a seperation but Chen has the dominant position.
Chen tries to throw a body punch but Barreda avoids it by throwing Chen back against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Chen.
Nice body punch from Chen.
Chen tries a body shot but Barreda blocks it.
A short right from Chen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from Chen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Chen.
A short right from Chen on the inside.
Barreda is trying to break free.
Chen scores with a shoulder strike.
Chen pushes Barreda back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A short right from Chen on the inside.
Chen lands a left hand.
Barreda wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chen works on Barreda's body with a couple of short punches.
Barreda looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barreda up against the ropes.
Chen lands a shoulder strike.
Barreda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chen lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chen.
Chen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barreda being controlled against the ropes.
Barreda tries to break free but Chen pushes him back against the ropes.
Barreda is trying to break the clinch but Chen is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chen.
Chen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barreda's efforts to push away.
Chen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barreda.
Chen lands a shot to the body.
Barreda is breathing heavily.
Chen digs a right hand underneath Barreda's ribcage. Barreda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chen lands a nice shot to the body.
Barreda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chen walks away with a smile on his face. Barreda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Barreda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barreda misses with a double jab.
Chen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jesus Barreda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barreda misses with a hook to the body
and Chen counters with a right hand to the body.
Chen tries to close the distance and clinch but Barreda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shawn Chen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chen slips under a jab.
Chen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barreda misses with a double jab

and Chen moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barreda can't break the clinch.
Barreda tries to break the clinch but Chen is controlling the position.
Chen avoiding damage.

Barreda has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Chen uses from the top position.
Chen wants to stand but Barreda is controlling his posture from full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Chen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barreda.
Chen lands with a shot to the body.
Chen slips a jab and a cross from Barreda.
Barreda misses with a series of wild punches.
Barreda feints a jab promting Chen to slip. Barreda then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Chen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

It looks like Shawn Chen has been cut.
Barreda jabs at Chen's body.
Barreda missing with a left hand there. Chen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barreda!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barreda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Barreda gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen has Barreda pressed against the ropes, preventing Barreda from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chen lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Chen.
Chen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barreda backwards.
Come on Chen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Barreda wants to break free but Chen has control.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chen.

Barreda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barreda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barreda takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barreda misses with a body punch
and Barreda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barreda. Chen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barreda throws a right and a left that Chen avoids nicely.
Chen looks to score with a jab to the body but Barreda is just out of range.
Jesus Barreda is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barreda has his takedown stuffed
and Chen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chen jabs Barreda to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barreda rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barreda takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Barreda tries to keep at a distance but Chen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chen lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Chen.
Chen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chen digs a right hand underneath Barreda's ribcage. Barreda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Chen.
A right hand to the body from Chen.
A hook to the body from Chen.
Barreda tries to work over Chen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chen lands a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen leaning against his opponent.
Barreda has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chen is leaning against Barreda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Chen presses Barreda against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barreda wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A hook to the body from Chen.
Chen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barreda up against the ropes.
Good body shot from Chen.
Barreda goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chen prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Barreda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chen stalling against the ropes.
Chen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barreda.
Chen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Chen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chen.
Chen is leaning against Barreda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Chen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shawn Chen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chen presses Barreda against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Chen as the two fighters clinch.
Chen slowing the pace effectively.
Chen lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Chen.
Chen works on Barreda's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Chen.
Chen has Barreda pressed against the ropes.
Chen lands a body punch.
Chen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Chen.
Chen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chen lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Chen as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Chen as the two fighters clinch.
Chen lands a body punch.
Chen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Chen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shawn Chen's cut.
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!

Chen lands a slapping body shot.
Chen lands with a cross.
A punch lands to the side of Chen 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Chen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Chen.
Chen has Barreda pressed against the ropes.
Barreda blocks a body shot from Chen.
A left hand lands to the body for Chen.
Barreda wants to get back to striking at distance but Chen won't allow it.
Chen lands a body shot.
Barreda wants to break the clinch but can't.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
A right hand to the body from Chen.
Barreda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
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!
Barreda is trying to break the clinch but Chen is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Barreda's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen is working Barreda over against the ropes.
Chen presses Barreda against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barreda is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A short right from Chen on the inside.
Chen lands with a light punch inside.
Barreda can't break the clinch.
Chen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barreda backwards.
Chen leaning against his opponent.
Chen scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chen.
Chen lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Chen.
A short right from Chen on the inside.
Chen lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chen lands a shot to the body.
Chen pushes Barreda back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Chen digs a right hand underneath Barreda's ribcage. Barreda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Chen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chen.
Chen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chen is leaning against Barreda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nice body punch from Chen - that landed with a thud.
Chen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barredas head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A body shot lands from Chen.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Barreda tries to break the clinch but Chen is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barreda letting Chen take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shawn Chen.
Barreda misses with a combination
and Chen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barreda thows a body shot but no joy.
Chen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Chen pushes Barreda up against the ropes in a clinch.
Barreda is trying to break the clinch but Chen has him pressed against the ropes.
Barreda is trying to force a seperation but Chen has the dominant position.
Chen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Barreda working hard to break the clinch.
Chen taking a breather.
Chen lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barreda tries to break free but Chen pushes him back against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Chen as the two fighters clinch.
Chen presses Barreda against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chen lands with a short shot to the head.
Chen scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Chen - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Chen.
Chen digs a right hand underneath Barreda's ribcage. Barreda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Chen.
Chen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barreda up against the ropes.
Barreda can't break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Chen.
Jesus Barreda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barreda.
A left hand lands to the body for Chen.
Shawn Chen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barreda tries to circle away but Chen has him pinned against the ropes.
Chen pushes Barreda back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Chen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chen 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Chen!