PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Esteban Delgado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shang Chi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shang Chi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Delgado
vs
Chi

168 cm
31
156 lbs
22 - 11 - 0

179 cm
32
170 lbs
20 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Urban Savage

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Esteban Delgado!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Shang Chi!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delgado takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Delgado fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chi is out of range.
Chi throws a body punch but Delgado moves out of range.
Delgado throws an overhand right that lands on Chi's shoulder, as Chi tries to avoid the shot.
Chi tries to work over Delgado's front leg with a kick but Delgado checks it.
Chi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Delgado moves away.
Chi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Delgado is able to avoid easily.
Chi throws a push kick but Delgado slaps the foot to one side.
Nice shot lands for Chi.
Delgado moves away from the strike by Chi.
Chi walks into a jab.
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!
Chi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Delgado looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Delgado just misses with a punch to the body.
Chi tries to score with a low kick but Delgado moves his leg out of the way.
Chi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chi throws a front kick aimed at Delgado's knee but Delgado avoids it well.
Chi lands a head kick!
Chi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Delgado tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Delgado works Chi's body with a nice hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Delgado checks a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chi throws a low kick, looking for Delgado's leg but Delgado calmly moves out of range.
Chi connects with a body shot.
Delgado keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That kick from Delgado tenderised Chi's leg. Chi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Delgado moves out of range of the leg kick from Chi.
Delgado checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delgado tries to clinch up but Chi circles away and keeps his distance.
Delgado tried to score with a low kick but Chi checks it.
We've been informed that Chi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
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!
Chi misses with a low kick.
Chi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chi tries to score with a low kick but Delgado moves his leg out of the way.
A head kick misses from Chi.
Delgado connects with a jab.
Delgado avoids a kick to the body.
Delgado's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chi under the eye.
Delgado attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chi misses with an uppercut.

Delgado has managed to clinch.
Chi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Delgado is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chi pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delgado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Delgado is defending well for now.
Delgado is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Delgado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Delgado blocks a body shot from Chi.
Chi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Chi.
Delgado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delgado goes for a takedown attempt but Chi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Delgado is looking to slow Chi down with leg kicks.
Delgado stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chi.
Delgado tries to move into range but Chi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delgado checks a low kick from Chi.
Shang Chi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chi misses with a leg kick
and Delgado counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Delgado sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Delgado moves out of range of the leg kick from Chi.
Delgado chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chi can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shang Chi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

An inside leg kick from Chi misses.
Chi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Delgado lands a slapping body shot.
An inside leg kick from Chi misses.
Shang Chi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chi misses with a body kick.
Delgado connects with a leg kick. Chi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chi misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Delgado.
Chi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chi takes a swing at Delgado's ribcage but misses.
Shang Chi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delgado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chi.
Delgado takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chi misses with a low kick.
Delgado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chi lands a head kick!
Chi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Delgado is out of range.
Chi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Delgado misses the jab.
Delgado looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Delgado has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chi.
Delgado looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab from Delgado.
Delgado fails with a takedown attempt.
Chi scores with a punch to the head.
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!
Delgado throws a hook to the side of Chi's head but Chi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chi scores with a leg kick.
Chi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chi swings for the body but Delgado moves out of range.
Chi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chi misses with a hook.
Chi misses the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chi.
Delgado connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Chi motions for Delgado to come forward. Chi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Delgado manages to avoid it.

Chi closes the distance and clinches.
Delgado wants to take the fight to the mat but Chi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esteban Delgado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delgado misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chi misses with an elbow over the top.
Delgado is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chi is defending well for now.
Delgado is looking for a takedown.
Chi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Delgado.
Chi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Delgado throws a punch but it's blocked by Chi.
Delgado lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chi.
Chi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Delgado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Delgado lands a nice shot to the body.
Delgado prevents a body shot from Chi.
Delgado misses with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chi lands with a light punch inside.
Delgado lands a nice shot to the body.
Chi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Delgado softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chi digs a right hand underneath Delgado's ribcage. Delgado let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chi misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delgado is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chi is defending well.
Delgado wants a takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chi working aggressively here.
Chi trying to land knees to the body.
Chi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shang Chi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Delgado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chi.
Chi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Delgado blocks a low kick nicely.
Delgado wants to clinch up but Chi keeps it at a distance.
Donk. Chi catches Delgado right on the button with a cross.
Delgado pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Delgado is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Delgado just misses with a punch to the body.
Delgado throws a nice looking combination but Chi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chi misses with a low kick.
Delgado shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Delgado walks into a left hand.
Delgado changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delgado moves out of range of the strikes.
Chi lands a head kick!

Delgado is rocked!

It looks like Esteban Delgado has been cut.
Delgado connects with an inside leg kick.
Chi scores with a kick to the body.
Chi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Chi jabs Delgado right on the nose. Delgado blinks but takes it well.
Oh Delgado is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chi tries to clinch up.
Chi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Delgado seems to have got his legs back now.
Chi throws a head kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chi.
Delgado attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Delgado misses with a body shot.
Chi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Delgado checks it well.
Esteban Delgado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chi scores with a leg kick.
Chi tries to clinch but Delgado moves out of range.
Delgado tries to clinch up.
Delgado lands a leg kick that knocks Chi off balance momentarily.
Chi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chi wants it to stay on the feet.
Chi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Delgado checks it well.
Chi throws a body punch but Delgado moves out of range.
Delgado throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Delgado is looking to wear down Chi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chi swings for the body but Delgado moves out of range.
Chi scores with a nice strike.
Delgado avoids the body shot from Chi.
Chi tries to clinch but Delgado is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delgado is looking to score with low kicks.
Delgado takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice jab there from Chi.
That kick from Chi tenderised Delgado's leg. Delgado is trying to keep his angry face on.
Delgado checks a low kick from Chi.
Delgado tries to work over Chi's front leg with a kick but Chi checks it.
Chi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Delgado.
Chi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Delgado's calf.
Delgado thows a leg kick but Chi checks it
and Chi counters with a nice body shot.
Chi throws a leg kick but Delgado sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Chi misses with a low kick.
Shang Chi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Delgado moves out of range as Chi throws a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chi.
A solid leg kick lands there for Delgado.
Chi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Chi.
Chi misses with a hook. Delgado ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A leg kick checked by Chi.
Chi is looking to slow Delgado down with leg kicks.
Delgado throws a low kick but Chi moves out of range easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shang Chi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chi 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shang Chi! Shang Chi retains his lightweight title!
Shang Chi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.