PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shawnn Chen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Sofistieras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Fernando Sofistieras enters the cage!

Chen
vs
Sofistieras

175 cm
19
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
20
175 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawnn Chen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fernando Sofistieras!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chen misses with a double jab.
Sofistieras fails with a takedown attempt.
Chen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Chen thows a body shot but no joy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sofistieras.
Sofistieras fails to land the takedown.
Shawnn Chen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Sofistieras.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sofistieras dives in and grabs Chen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chen pushes down on Sofistieras's head and hops out.
Sofistieras tries for a takedown but Chen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chen with a hook.

Chen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sofistieras, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Chen - that landed with a thud.
Chen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chen cracks Sofistieras with a nice body shot.
Sofistieras has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Chen presses Sofistieras against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sofistieras backwards.
Chen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sofistieras or not.
Sofistieras looks gassed!
Chen lands a shot to the body.
Chen lands a right hand.
Chen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sofistieras or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chen.
Chen controlling the action here for a moment.
Chen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Chen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Chen.
Stalling in the clinch from Chen.
Chen lands with a short shot to the head.
Chen struggles to land a body shot inside as Sofistieras controls his hands.
Sofistieras tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sofistieras prevents a body shot from Chen.
Sofistieras drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short body shot lands from Chen as the two fighters clinch.
Chen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Chen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chen tries a body shot but Sofistieras blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Chen.
Chen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawnn Chen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Sofistieras tries for a takedown but Chen circles away easily
and Chen counters with a right hand to the body.
Sofistieras on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A combination from Chen does no damage.

Chen clinches.
Chen scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chen.
Chen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sofistieras is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sofistieras prevents a body shot from Chen.
Chen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sofistieras can do to turn this around?
A left hand lands to the body for Chen.
Sofistieras prevents a body shot from Chen.
A right hand to the body from Chen.
Chen tries to throw a body punch but Sofistieras avoids it by throwing Chen back against the cage.
Chen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sofistieras backwards.
Chen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice left hand lands by Chen.
Chen tries to work over Sofistieras's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chen lands a nice uppercut.
Chen lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Chen.
Shawnn Chen has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chen struggles to land a body shot inside as Sofistieras controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Chen.
Chen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chen can't find room to land a body shot as Sofistieras controls the action.
Chen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Chen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chen lands a left hand.
Chen misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Chen.
Chen has Sofistieras pressed against the cage.
Chen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Chen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sofistieras backwards.
Chen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sofistieras prevents a body shot from Chen.
Chen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sofistieras's elbow.
Chen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sofistierass head.
Good body shot from Chen.
Chen tries a body shot but Sofistieras blocks it.
Chen lands a body punch.
Sofistieras wants a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Chen.
Chen avoiding damage.
Chen lands a nice shot to the body.
Chen scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sofistieras tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shawnn Chen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Sofistieras.
Chen lands with a left to the head.
Chen is leaning against Sofistieras and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Chen.
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 Sofistieras.
Chen can't find room to land a body shot as Sofistieras controls the action.
Sofistieras tries to score a body lock takedown but Chen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawnn Chen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Chen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chen misses with the combination.
Sofistieras shoots in for a takedown but Chen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chen misses with a body punch.
Chen tries a body shot but Sofistieras blocks it.
Chen slows down the pace here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen can't find room to land a body shot as Sofistieras controls the action.
Chen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sofistieras up against the cage.
A short right from Sofistieras on the inside.
Sofistieras prevents a body shot from Chen.
Chen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chen digs a right hand underneath Sofistieras's ribcage. Sofistieras let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chen lands a body punch.
Sofistieras takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chen digs a right hand underneath Sofistieras's ribcage. Sofistieras let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chen gets underhooks to prevent Sofistieras's takedown attempt.
Chen stops a takedown attempt from Sofistieras.
Shawnn Chen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Sofistieras.
Sofistieras takes a shot to the head.
Chen taking a break, stalling in 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!
Chen tries to work over Sofistieras's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Chen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sofistieras backwards.
Come on Chen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Chen tries to throw a body punch but Sofistieras avoids it by throwing Chen back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sofistieras or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Chen.
Chen struggles to land a body shot inside as Sofistieras controls his hands.
Chen lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Chen.
Chen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sofistieras blocks a body shot from Chen.
Chen lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Chen - that landed with a thud.
Sofistieras blocks a body shot from Chen.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sofistieras goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chen prevents it.
A left hand lands to the body for Chen.
A hook to the body from Chen.
Chen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chen scores with a hook to the body.
Come on Chen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice body punch from Chen - that landed with a thud.
Shawnn Chen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chen leaning his opponent against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shawnn 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 30:24
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26

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