PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sean Chen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Chen
vs
Gustafsson

180 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

195 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 Las Vegas, Sean Chen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Chen counters by moving into the clinch.
Chen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Chen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gustafsson's elbow.
Chen just leaning against Gustafsson, taking a breather.
Chen tries to work over Gustafsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gustafsson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gustafsson prevents a body shot from Chen.
Chen can't find room to land a body shot as Gustafsson controls the action.
Gustafsson being controlled against the cage.
Chen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chen lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen stalling the fight.
Chen lands a right hand.
Gustafsson blocks a body shot from Chen.
Chen misses with a punch to the body.
Gustafsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gustafsson's elbow.
Nice body punch from Chen.
Chen controlling the action here for a moment.
Chen gets through Gustafsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gustafsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gustafsson backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gustafsson or not.
Gustafsson looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustafsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chen struggles to land a body shot inside as Gustafsson controls his hands.
Chen misses with a punch to the body.
Chen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gustafsson or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Chen.
Chen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chen cracks Gustafsson with a nice body shot.
Chen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gustafsson's elbow.
Gustafsson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chen lands with a left to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chen.
A right hook to the body lands for Chen.
Chen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Good body shot from Chen.
Still in the clinch, Chen scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Chen.
Chen presses Gustafsson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chen.
Chen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

It looks like Alexander Gustafsson has been cut.
Chen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Chen.
Chen pushes Gustafsson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gustafsson or not.
A shot in the inside from Chen.
Chen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gustafsson's elbow.
A short right from Chen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chen.
Chen tries to work over Gustafsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chen can't find room to land a body shot as Gustafsson controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chen.
A right hook to the body lands for Chen.
Chen lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chen is leaning against Gustafsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Chen - that landed with a thud.
Chen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gustafssons head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Chen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Gustafsson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Chen darts in and clinches Gustafsson up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Chen as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Chen.
A right handed body shot lands from Chen.
Chen just leaning against Gustafsson, taking a breather.
Chen digs a right hand underneath Gustafsson's ribcage. Gustafsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chen lands a body shot.
Chen is working Gustafsson over against the cage.
Chen lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Chen - that landed with a thud.
Sean Chen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chen can't find room to land a body shot as Gustafsson controls the action.
Chen misses with a body punch.
Gustafsson is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Chen.
Chen digs a right hand underneath Gustafsson's ribcage. Gustafsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chen works on Gustafsson's body with a couple of short punches.
A bit of stalling here from Chen.
Chen lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chen pushes Gustafsson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Chen.
Chen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gustafsson can do to turn this around?
Chen lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Chen.
A left hand lands to the body for Chen.
A hook to the body from Chen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen cracks Gustafsson with a nice body shot.
Chen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Chen lands a shot to the body.
Chen stalling in the clinch.
Chen presses Gustafsson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gustafssons head.
Chen works on Gustafsson's body with a couple of short punches.
Chen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gustafsson.
Chen works on Gustafsson's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Chen.
A nice left hand lands by Chen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Chen.
Chen lands a body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Chen digs a right hand underneath Gustafsson's ribcage. Gustafsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chen stalling against the cage.
Nice body punch from Chen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chen is leaning against Gustafsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chen is working Gustafsson over against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gustafsson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chen.
Chen lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Chen.
A shot in the inside from Chen.
A right handed body shot lands from Chen.
Chen lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Chen.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chen scores with a hook to the body.
Chen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gustafsson's elbow.
Chen digs a right hand into Gustafsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gustafsson's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Chen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Gustafsson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Gustafsson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A combination from Gustafsson does no damage.
Gustafsson misses with a combination
and Chen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Chen forces Gustafsson back against the cage and clinches.
Chen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chen has Gustafsson pressed against the cage.
Chen digs a right hand underneath Gustafsson's ribcage. Gustafsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chen lands a body shot.
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 pushes Gustafsson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gustafsson prevents a body shot from Chen.
Gustafsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chen lands with a right to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Chen - that landed with a thud.
Chen pushes Gustafsson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chen cracks Gustafsson with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Chen.
A right hook to the body lands for Chen.
Good body shot from Chen.
Chen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gustafsson up against the cage.
Chen is working Gustafsson over against the cage.
Chen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chen works on Gustafsson's body with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gustafsson backwards.
Chen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Chen lands a hook that snaps the head of Gustafsson backwards.
Chen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gustafsson.
Chen misses with a body punch.
Chen leaning against his opponent.
Chen scores with a hook to the body.
Chen lands a nice shot to the body.
Chen stalling.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chen lands a shot to the body.
Gustafsson has had enough of the clinch but Chen keeps him there for the moment.
Chen works on Gustafsson's body with a couple of short punches.
Chen tries to throw a body punch but Gustafsson avoids it by throwing Chen back against the cage.
Chen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gustafsson or not.
Chen lands a shot to the body.
Chen leaning against his opponent.
Chen is leaning against Gustafsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gustafsson.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen cracks Gustafsson with a nice body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Chen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gustafsson.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Chen.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sean Chen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sean Chen.
Chen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gustafsson under the eye.
Alexander Gustafsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chen punishes Gustafsson's body with a nice straight punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Chen!
During a confident post fight interview, Sean Chen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.