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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shaunn Chen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Sofistieras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 cm
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170 lbs
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180 cm
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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shaunn Chen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fernando Sofistieras! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sofistieras shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chen but Chen pushes him off and we're back to square one. No luck for Sofistieras with that takedown attempt. Sofistieras shoots in but no luck this time. Shaunn Chen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Sofistieras. Chen thows a left - swing and a miss! Sofistieras looks for a takedown but Chen sprawls well. Sofistieras fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chen avoids it really well and circles away. Sofistieras misses with a takedown attempt - Chen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sofistieras doesn't succeed with the takedown and Chen counters with a stiff right hand. Sofistieras shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chen as he jumps to the side. Chen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice takedown defense from Chen. No joy for Sofistieras on that attempt. Nice sprawl there from Chen as Sofistieras shoots in. Nice takedown defense from Chen. No joy for Sofistieras on that attempt. Chen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sofistieras. Sofistieras looks gassed! Sofistieras tries for a takedown but Chen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Sofistieras fails with the takedown and Chen counters with a nice body shot. Sofistieras is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Chen scores with a jab. Chen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sofistieras. Sofistieras fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Fernando Sofistieras seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Chen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chen digs a good body shot into Sofistieras's ribs. Chen ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Chen lands a nice hook to Sofistieras's body. Sofistieras takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Chen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Sofistieras takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Sofistieras shoots in for a takedown but Chen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Chen scores with a body shot.
Chen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. A jab lands there for Chen. Sofistieras fails with the takedown. Chen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sofistieras. Sofistieras circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Sofistieras looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chen digs a good body shot into Sofistieras's ribs. Sofistieras shoots in for a takedown but Chen shows good takedown defense. Chen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Shaunn Chen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A cross from Chen lands. Chen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Chen stuffs the takedown. Chen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Sofistieras takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Chen digs a good body shot into Sofistieras's ribs. Sofistieras throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chen's waist but Chen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sofistieras off to one side. Sofistieras walks into a straight right hand from Chen. Nice uppercut there from Chen. Chen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sofistieras looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sofistieras takes one to the chin there. Sofistieras doesn't succeed with the takedown and Chen counters with a nice body shot. Chen punishes Sofistieras's body with a nice straight punch. Sofistieras fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Chen digs a good hook to Sofistieras's body.
Chen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sofistieras. Chen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sofistieras momentarily.
Sofistieras closes the distance and clinches up with Chen, looking for a takedown. Sofistieras pushes Chen against the cage but Chen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Chen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sofistieras under the eye. Chen digs a good hook to Sofistieras's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Chen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaunn Chen dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chen sizes up Sofistieras with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Sofistieras fails with a takedown attempt. Sofistieras 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 Sofistieras. Chen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sofistieras. Chen lands a right hook to the body.
Sofistieras shoots in for a double leg but Chen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Shaunn Chen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Sofistieras. Chen stuffs the takedown attempt from Sofistieras. Sofistieras gets slowly back to his feet. Sofistieras has a takedown stuffed. Sofistieras takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Chen lands with a good body shot. Sofistieras is breathing heavily. Sofistieras shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chen sprawls well. Chen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sofistieras gets slowly back to his feet. Chen scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chen jabs Sofistieras right on the nose. Sofistieras blinks but takes it well. Chen cracks Sofistieras with a good jab. Sofistieras gets a takedown into half guard. Chen is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chen is trying to maintain the position but Sofistieras is very close to passing his half guard. Chen is trying to escape back to his feet but Sofistieras uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Sofistieras in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Chen is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fernando Sofistieras!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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