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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Chen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Sofistieras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernando Sofistieras is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shaun Chen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fernando Sofistieras!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chen rushes Sofistieras and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Sofistieras prevents a body shot from Chen.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Good body shot from Chen.
Chen trying to control the position but instead, Sofistieras has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chen into the ropes.
Chen tries to work over Sofistieras's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Chen tries a body shot but Sofistieras blocks it.
Chen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sofistieras tries for a takedown but Chen manages to get underhooks.
Chen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen struggles to land a body shot inside as Sofistieras controls his hands.
Chen tries to throw a body punch but Sofistieras avoids it by throwing Chen back against the ropes.
Chen tries to work over Sofistieras's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chen tries to throw a body punch but Sofistieras avoids it by throwing Chen back against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Chen - that landed with a thud.
Chen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sofistieras's elbow.
Chen tries to work over Sofistieras's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chen lands a body punch.
Chen scores with a hook to the body.
Chen is looking to control Sofistieras's arms but Sofistieras gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chen has his back to the ropes.
Chen seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Sofistieras is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Sofistieras has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen lands a body shot.
Chen lands a shot to the body.
Chen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sofistieras backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chen misses with a punch to the body.
Chen prevents the takedown attempt.
Shaun Chen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Sofistieras.
Chen misses with a punch to the body.
Sofistieras tries to score a body lock takedown but Chen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chen lands a body shot.
Chen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sofistieras's elbow.
Chen tries to work over Sofistieras's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sofistieras as Chen tries to tie him up.
Chen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chen stops a takedown attempt from Sofistieras.
Chen works on Sofistieras's body with a couple of short punches.
Chen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sofistieras looking for a takedown.
Chen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sofistieras has Chen pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Chen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sofistieras's elbow.
Chen digs a right hand underneath Sofistieras's ribcage. Sofistieras let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sofistieras drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chen tries a body shot but Sofistieras blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen lands with a short shot to the head.
Chen cracks Sofistieras with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chen avoiding damage.
Chen tries a body shot but Sofistieras blocks it.
Chen gets through Sofistieras's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sofistieras tries for a takedown. No joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right hook to the body lands for Chen.
Chen is looking to control Sofistieras's arms but Sofistieras gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chen has his back to the ropes.
Chen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Chen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sofistieras shoots in and drives through. Chen sprawls well.
Sofistieras throws a head kick but Chen moves out of range.
Chen misses with a wild combination.
Sofistieras rushes Chen and presses him up against the ropes.
Chen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Chen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sofistieras.
Chen struggles to land a body shot inside as Sofistieras controls his hands.
Chen can't find room to land a body shot as Sofistieras controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen is looking to control Sofistieras's arms but Sofistieras gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chen has his back to the ropes.
Chen tries to throw a body punch but Sofistieras avoids it by throwing Chen back against the ropes.
Sofistieras prevents a body shot from Chen.
Chen struggles to land a body shot inside as Sofistieras controls his hands.
Shaun Chen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sofistieras is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chen tries a body shot but Sofistieras blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Chen.
Chen tries a body shot but Sofistieras blocks it.
Chen misses with a body punch.
Chen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chen lands a body punch.
Chen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Chen as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen tries to throw a body punch but Sofistieras avoids it by throwing Chen back against the ropes.
Chen lands a shot to the body.
Chen is pressed up against the ropes. Sofistieras has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chen down to the mat. Chen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shaun Chen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Sofistieras.
Sofistieras takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chen stuffs the takedown attempt from Sofistieras. Sofistieras gets slowly back to his feet.
Chen moves into the clinch.
Chen lands a nice shot to the body.
Sofistieras goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chen prevents it.
Chen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen lands a shoulder strike.
Chen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sofistieras is breathing heavily.
Sofistieras looking for a takedown.
Good body shot from Chen.
Nice body punch from Chen.
Chen tries to stall but Sofistieras uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chen.
A short uppercut from Chen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sofistieras is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chen tries to work over Sofistieras's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Chen.
A left hand lands to the body for Chen.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sofistieras as Chen tries to tie him up.
Chen works on Sofistieras's body with a couple of short punches.
Chen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sofistieras backwards.
Chen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Chen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chen taking a breather.
Chen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sofistieras up against the ropes.
Chen looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Chen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sofistieras shoots in for a double leg but Chen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sofistieras.
Sofistieras shoots in for a takedown but Chen shows good takedown defense.
Shaun Chen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Sofistieras.
Chen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chen lands a shot to the body.
Chen is trying to maintain a safe position but Sofistieras gets an underhook and turns Chen into the ropes.
Sofistieras takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chen lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Chen lands a shot to the body.
Chen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sofistieras or not.
Chen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chen scores with a hook to the body.
Chen lands with a right to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sofistieras can't get the takedown.
Chen pushes Sofistieras back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Chen - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen cracks Sofistieras with a nice body shot.
Chen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sofistieras up against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shaun Chen.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chen!
Chen closes the distance and clinches.
Chen misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sofistieras tries to score a body lock takedown but Chen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chen tries to work over Sofistieras's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sofistieras is keeping busy.
Chen can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Chen lands a nice shot to the body.
Chen is stalling here.
Chen tries to stall but Sofistieras uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sofistieras or not.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sofistieras can do to turn this around?
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shaun Chen.
Sofistieras fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen scores with a shot to the body.
Chen scores with a one two! Sofistieras had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Chen takes the fight into the clinch.
Shaun 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!
A right hook to the body lands for Chen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaun 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaun Chen!
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hype
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