PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roy Mustang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Chen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shawn Chen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Mustang
vs
Chen

181 cm
21
177 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

175 cm
27
170 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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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 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roy Mustang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shawn Chen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mustang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mustang misses with a takedown attempt

and Chen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mustang blocks a body shot from Chen.
Chen struggles to land a body shot inside as Mustang controls his hands.
Chen lands with a light punch inside.
Chen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chen is struggling to control the position.
Chen tries to work over Mustang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chen works on Mustang's body with a couple of short punches.
Chen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustang prevents a body shot from Chen.
Chen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mustang's elbow.
Mustang prevents a body shot from Chen.
Chen is working Mustang over against the cage.
Chen lands a body punch.
Chen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mustang up against the cage.
Chen lands a shoulder strike.
Mustang is working for takedown but Chen is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Mustang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chen stops a takedown attempt from Mustang.
Chen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chen digs a right hand underneath Mustang's ribcage. Mustang let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Chen.
Chen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Chen lands a nice shot to the body.
Chen misses with a punch 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 with a right to the head.
Chen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mustang.
Chen digs a right hand underneath Mustang's ribcage. Mustang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chen presses Mustang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chen gets through Mustang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mustang is breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Chen.
Chen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen slows down the pace here.
Chen tries to work over Mustang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right handed body shot lands from Chen.
Chen lands a nice uppercut.
Chen lands with a short shot to the head.
Chen presses Mustang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chen struggles to land a body shot inside as Mustang controls his hands.
Chen tries a body shot but Mustang blocks it.
Chen misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen misses with a body punch.
Chen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chen misses with a punch to the body.
Chen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mustang prevents a body shot from Chen.

Mustang drags the fight down to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mustang is trying to control the position but Chen postures up.

Mustang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Mustang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Chen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Chen tries to clinch up but Mustang circles away and keeps his distance.
Mustang with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Chen to counter with a crisp jab.
Chen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mustang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mustang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mustang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chen gets a clinch.
Nice body punch from Chen.
Mustang tries for a takedown but Chen manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Mustang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chen struggles to land a body shot inside as Mustang controls his hands.
Chen lands a body shot.
Chen stalling.
Mustang is trying to drag Chen to the mat but Chen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chen working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chen stalls.
Chen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chen struggles to land a body shot inside as Mustang controls his hands.
Chen scores with a hook to the body.
Chen misses with a punch to the body.
Mustang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chen misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Chen.
Chen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shawn Chen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Chen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen tries to throw a body punch but Mustang avoids it by throwing Chen back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shawn Chen.
Chen misses with a left hand

and Mustang decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chen's guard.
Mustang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mustang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Mustang tries for a kimura but Chen is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chen is trying to control Mustang's posture but Mustang avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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 fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Mustang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chen just misses with a punch to the body.
Chen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Mustang tries to keep at a distance but Chen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mustangs head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustang is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chen struggles to land a body shot inside as Mustang controls his hands.
Mustang tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mustang is trying to pull guard but Chen has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Mustang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mustang looking for a takedown.
Nice body punch from Chen.
Chen misses with a body punch.
Mustang blocks a body shot from Chen.
Mustang is trying to pull guard but Chen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chen tries to throw a body punch but Mustang avoids it by throwing Chen back against the cage.
Chen can't find room to land a body shot as Mustang controls the action.
Chen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chen tries to throw a body punch but Mustang avoids it by throwing Chen back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chen lands a hook that snaps the head of Mustang backwards.
Chen lands with a right to the head.
Mustang wants a takedown.
Chen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Chen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chen lands with a light punch inside.
Chen scores with a shot to the side of Mustang's head.
Mustang wants to take the fight to the mat but Chen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mustang.
Mustang 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. Mustang gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mustang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Chen. No joy for Mustang on that attempt.
Mustang doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Chen counter with a right hand.

Chen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Roy Mustang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chen digs a right hand underneath Mustang's ribcage. Mustang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mustang is looking to take this one to the mat.
Chen lands a shot to the body.
Mustang blocks a body shot from Chen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen scores with a hook to the body.
Chen lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Chen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mustang's elbow.
Chen misses with a punch to the body.
Chen struggles to land a body shot inside as Mustang controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Chen.
Chen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mustang's elbow.
Chen effectively controlling the action here.
Chen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shawn Chen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mustang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Chen!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Shawn Chen waved his t-shirt featuring Undead clothing. All items 10$'s logo in front of the cameras.