PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shaunn Chen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Shaunn Chen has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Chen
vs
Alvarez

175 cm
20
170 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

182 cm
22
183 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

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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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shaunn Chen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paulo Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt - Chen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chen as he jumps to the side.
Alvarez shoots for a double leg takedown but Chen sprawls well. He's pushed Alvarez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shaunn Chen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Alvarez.
Alvarez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alvarez misses with a takedown
and Chen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Paulo Alvarez has been cut.
Alvarez misses with a takedown
and Chen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alvarez looks gassed!
Alvarez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alvarez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chen thumps Alvarez with a low kick.
Chen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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 takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chen scores with a punch to the head.
Chen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chen.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alvarez.
Chen punishes Alvarez's body with a nice straight punch.
Alvarez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chen jabs at Alvarez's body.

Chen rushes Alvarez and presses him up against the ropes.

Chen breaks from the clinch.
Alvarez has a takedown stuffed.

Chen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Chen.
A shot in the inside from Chen.
Alvarez 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.
Nice body punch from Chen - that landed with a thud.
Chen digs a right hand underneath Alvarez's ribcage. Alvarez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chen digs a right hand into Alvarez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alvarez's gas tank.
Chen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alvarez or not.
Chen presses Alvarez against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chen pushes Alvarez back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Chen digs a right hand into Alvarez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alvarez's gas tank.
Good body shot from Chen.
Come on Chen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice body punch from Chen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Chen.
The referee calls for Chen to work.

Chen breaks from the clinch.

Chen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Chen lands with a left to the head.
Chen lands a left hand.
Alvarez wants a takedown but no success here.
Chen lands a nice shot to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Chen.
Alvarez goes for a takedown attempt but Chen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shaunn Chen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paulo Alvarez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Chen digs a good body shot into Alvarez's ribs.
Alvarez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chen lands a body shot.
Chen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
Alvarez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alvarez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvarez can do to turn this around?
Nice shot by Chen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That has opened up Paulo Alvarez's cut even more.
Alvarez is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alvarez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Chen clinches.
Chen is leaning against Alvarez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chen pushes Alvarez back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chen digs a right hand underneath Alvarez's ribcage. Alvarez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chen.
Chen digs a right hand underneath Alvarez's ribcage. Alvarez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chen leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Chen lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen pushes Alvarez back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Alvarez has Chen pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Chen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A bit of stalling here from Chen.
A hook to the body from Chen.
A short body shot lands from Chen as the two fighters clinch.
Chen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chen stalls.

Chen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alvarez misses with a takedown
and Chen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice cross by Chen.

The cut above Paulo Alvarez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Chen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shaunn Chen is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez fails with the takedown
and Chen counters with a nice uppercut.
Shaunn Chen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Alvarez.

Chen drives through and clinches with Alvarez against the ropes.
Chen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alvarez is trying desperately to land a takedown but Chen is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Alvarez.
Chen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A body shot lands from Chen.
Chen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alvarez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Chen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chen lands a jab.
Chen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Chen.
Alvarez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alvarez tries for a takedown but Chen circles away easily
and Chen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donk. Chen catches Alvarez right on the button with a cross.

Paulo Alvarez's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Alvarez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Alvarez is rocked!

Chen clinches up against the ropes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alvarez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chen stalls.
Chen stops a takedown attempt from Alvarez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shaunn Chen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paulo Alvarez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Chen connects with a nice looking jab.
Alvarez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chen tries to clinch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for Chen. That snapped Alvarez's head back.
Chen lands a nice hook to Alvarez's body. Alvarez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alvarez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Chen pushes Alvarez back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Chen lands a body shot.
Chen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alvarez.
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 has Alvarez pressed against the ropes.

Chen manages to break the clinch.
Chen scores with a hook to the body. Alvarez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Paulo Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chen lands with a shot to the body.
Chen stalks Alvarez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Alvarez's face. Alvarez staggers backwards, shaken.
Alvarez drops his hands momentarily and Chen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Paulo Alvarez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shaunn Chen!
Shaunn Chen made sure to mention his sponsor, GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 ! in his post fight interview.