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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Chen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Eddie Bravo was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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175 cm
26
170 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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160 cm
26
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Chen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Bravo! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bravo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A clash of legs there as Chen blocks the low kick. Bravo throws a head kick but Chen moves out of range.
Bravo throws a series of punches but Chen moves out of range. Good work by Chen as he checks the leg kick. Chen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Bravo fails with a takedown attempt.
Chen drives through and clinches with Bravo against the ropes.
Chen lands a shoulder strike.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Chen tries to work over Bravo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Bravo misses with a knee to the head. Chen misses with a body punch.
Bravo blocks a body shot from Chen. Chen tries to throw a body punch but Bravo avoids it by throwing Chen back against the ropes. A short body shot lands from Chen as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Bravo throws an elbow but it misses.
Bravo blocks a body shot from Chen. Chen lands a nice shot to the body. Bravo taking a breather. Chen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chen tries to work over Bravo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Chen presses Bravo against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A left hand lands to the body for Chen.
Bravo looks gassed! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Chen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bravo wants a takedown.
Nice body punch from Chen - that landed with a thud.
Chen has Bravo pushed against the ropes. Chen misses with a punch to the body.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Chen is stalling here.
Chen tries a body shot but Bravo blocks it.
Chen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chen lands a nice shot to the body. A shot in the inside from Chen. Chen tries to throw a body punch but Bravo avoids it by throwing Chen back against the ropes. Nice body punch from Chen - that landed with a thud.
Bravo trying to control the position but instead, Chen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bravo into the ropes. Chen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chen works on Bravo's body with a couple of short punches. Chen lands a shot to the body. Chen struggles to land a body shot inside as Bravo controls his hands.
Bravo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Bravo misses with an elbow strike.
Chen misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Chen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Bravo trying to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Chen. Bravo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chen tries to work over Bravo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Bravo can't get the takedown.
Shawn Chen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Bravo. Chen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chen lands a nice uppercut. Chen lands with a right to the head. Bravo misses with an elbow over the top. A short body shot lands from Chen as the two fighters clinch.
Chen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bravo.
Chen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bravo. A right hand to the body from Chen.
A body shot lands from Chen.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Chen pressing his opponent against the ropes. Good body shot from Chen.
Chen lands with a short shot to the head. A short body shot lands from Chen as the two fighters clinch.
Bravo has a couple of punches blocked by Chen.
Chen lands a left hand.
Chen misses with a punch to the body.
Chen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chen is leaning against Bravo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Chen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bravo backwards. Chen misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Chen misses with a punch 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. Chen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bravo or not. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Chen dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Chen lands a jab to the head.
Chen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bravo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bravo takes the fight into the clinch. Stalling in the clinch from Chen.
Bravo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chen has him pressed against the ropes. A short body shot lands from Chen as the two fighters clinch.
Bravo looking to throw knees to the head but Chen is blocking nicely.
Bravo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chen gets a clinch. Bravo throws an elbow but it misses.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Chen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bravo's elbow. Bravo tries a knee to the head but Chen blocks it.
Chen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Chen misses with a punch to the body.
Chen scores with a shoulder strike. Chen pushes Bravo back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Chen lands a nice shot to the body. Bravo is trying to drag Chen to the mat but Chen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there. Bravo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chen just stands there and leans against the ropes. Shawn Chen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Bravo. Bravo is breathing heavily. A short body shot lands from Chen as the two fighters clinch.
Chen lands a nice shot to the body. Bravo can't get the takedown.
Chen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bravo. Chen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Chen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bravo's elbow. Chen lands a body punch.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. A short body shot lands from Chen as the two fighters clinch.
Chen lands with a light punch inside. A right hand to the body from Chen.
Good body shot from Chen.
Nice body punch from Chen - that landed with a thud.
Chen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bravo can do to turn this around? Chen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Chen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chen taking a breather. A left hand lands to the body for Chen.
Chen digs a right hand into Bravo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bravo's gas tank. Chen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Chen struggles to land a body shot inside as Bravo controls his hands.
Bravo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. A short right from Chen on the inside. Bravo being controlled against the ropes. Chen tries a body shot but Bravo blocks it.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. A body shot lands from Chen.
Chen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Chen digs a right hand into Bravo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bravo's gas tank. A hook to the body from Chen.
Bravo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Nice body punch from Chen - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Chen.
Chen lands a shot to the body. Nice body punch from Chen - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A right hook to the body lands for Chen.
Chen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chen digs a right hand underneath Bravo's ribcage. Bravo let out a lung full of air as it connected. Chen lands a shot to the body. Chen stalling the fight.
Chen scores with a shoulder strike. Chen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bravo. Nice body punch from Chen. Shawn Chen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. A right handed body shot lands from Chen.
Chen is working Bravo over against the ropes. Nice body punch from Chen - that landed with a thud.
Chen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Chen lands a body punch in the clinch. Chen lands a shot to the body. A right handed body shot lands from Chen.
Chen lands a shot to the body. Stalling in the clinch from Chen.
Chen works on Bravo's body with a couple of short punches. A left hand lands to the body for Chen.
Chen stalling the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! A short body shot lands from Chen as the two fighters clinch.
Chen digs a right hand into Bravo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bravo's gas tank. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Chen dominated that second round. That's time! Chen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Chen sizes up Bravo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chen clinches up with Bravo and pushes him back against the ropes. Bravo trying to control the position but instead, Chen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bravo into the ropes. Chen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bravo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chen pulls him back up using the underhooks. Chen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Chen lands with a short head shot on the inside. Chen misses with a body punch.
Chen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Chen digs a right hand underneath Bravo's ribcage. Bravo let out a lung full of air as it connected. Nice body punch from Chen - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Chen.
Bravo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. 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! Chen lands a body shot.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Chen lands on the inside with an uppercut. Chen works on Bravo's body with a couple of short punches. Chen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bravo's elbow. Bravo prevents a body shot from Chen. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Chen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bravo's elbow. Chen lands a shot to the body. Chen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bravo backwards. Chen is stalling here.
Bravo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Chen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A right handed body shot lands from Chen.
Chen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes. Bravo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shawn Chen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Bravo.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Chen scores with a hook to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Chen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chen lands a body punch. A hook to the body from Chen.
Chen scores with a hook to the body. Chen misses with a body punch.
Chen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Chen.
Chen tries a body shot but Bravo blocks it.
Bravo pushes off an throws an elbow but Chen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. Chen works on Bravo's body with a couple of short punches.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Bravo tries to score a body lock takedown but Chen shows good agility there to stay on his feet. A right handed body shot lands from Chen.
Chen misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Chen.
A right handed body shot lands from Chen.
Chen lands a body shot. Chen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Chen works on Bravo's body with a couple of short punches. Chen can't find room to land a body shot as Bravo controls the action.
Chen lands a body punch. Chen stalling the fight.
Chen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bravo's elbow. Chen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. 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! Chen is struggling to control the position. A nice right hand lands inside from Chen. A body shot lands from Chen.
A hook to the body from Chen.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. A body shot lands from Chen.
Chen tries to throw a body punch but Bravo avoids it by throwing Chen back against the ropes. Chen lands a shot to the body. Chen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. Chen is leaning against Bravo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Chen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chen misses with a body punch.
Chen digs a right hand into Bravo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bravo's gas tank. Eddie Bravo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Chen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Chen.
Chen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. 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 Bravo backwards. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Chen stalls. Shawn Chen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Bravo missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Shawn Chen showed his dominance in that final round. Well Chen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:25 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Chen!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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