PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Chen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fennil Rutabega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fennil Rutabega acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.

Chen
vs
Rutabega

175 cm
26
170 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

180 cm
26
180 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Chen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fennil Rutabega!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutabega was well out of range. Poor timing from Chen.
Rutabega keeps the fight on the outside.
Rutabega throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Chen walks into a stiff left hand from Rutabega.
No joy there for Rutabega, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rutabega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Rutabega as he connects with a hook.
Rutabega connects with a single shot there.
Rutabega scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A combination from Rutabega does no damage.
Chen takes one on the button.
Rutabega swinging wildly here.
Rutabega throws a combination. Chen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutabega throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chen counters with a straight right hand.
Chen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Chen moves into range and clinches up with Rutabega.
Chen tries to throw a body punch but Rutabega avoids it by throwing Chen back against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Chen.
A nice left hand lands by Chen.
Chen is leaning against Rutabega and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rutabega is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Chen tries to work over Rutabega's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chen keeps control of Rutabega as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rutabega goes for a takedown attempt but Chen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutabega fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rutabega swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chen avoids the head kick by Rutabega.
Rutabega throws a body punch but Chen moves out of range.
Rutabega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rutabega throws a head kick but Chen moves out of range.
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 tries to clinch up.
Rutabega throws a series of punches but Chen moves out of range.
Chen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chen avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen throws a body punch but Rutabega moves out of range.
Rutabega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Chen.
Rutabega throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rutabega falls off balance throwing a combination

and Chen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chen.
Rutabega is trying to force a seperation but Chen has the dominant position.
Rutabega tries for a takedown but Chen manages to get underhooks.
Rutabega has Chen pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Chen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shawn Chen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fennil Rutabega.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Chen digs a right hand into Rutabega's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rutabega's gas tank.
Rutabega looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen digs a right hand into Rutabega's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rutabega's gas tank.
Chen tries a body shot but Rutabega blocks it.
Chen is working Rutabega over against the ropes.
Chen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Chen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chen has Rutabega pressed against the ropes.
Chen stops a takedown attempt from Rutabega.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chen misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Chen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chen.
A left hand lands to the body for Chen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Shawn Chen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Nice defenses there by Rutabega.
Chen tries to clinch up but Rutabega circles away and keeps his distance.
Chen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chen misses with a wild body shot.
Chen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rutabega.
Rutabega pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chen back to the ropes. Rutabega follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rutabega avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Chen moves into the clinch.
Chen tries to work over Rutabega's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chen.
Rutabega looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chen struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutabega controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Chen as the two fighters clinch.
Chen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutabega has Chen pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Chen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rutabega fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chen struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutabega controls his hands.
Chen digs a right hand into Rutabega's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rutabega's gas tank.
Rutabega is breathing heavily.
Chen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Chen tries to work over Rutabega's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chen lands a left hand.
Rutabega is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Chen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shawn Chen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fennil Rutabega.
Chen misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rutabega up against the ropes.
Chen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rutabega is working for takedown but Chen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rutabega blocks a body shot from Chen.
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 throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rutabega trying to land knees to the body.
Chen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Chen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Chen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rutabega backwards.
Rutabega fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chen is working Rutabega over against the ropes.
Rutabega wants to break free but Chen has control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen can't find room to land a body shot as Rutabega controls the action.
Chen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chen tries to throw a body punch but Rutabega avoids it by throwing Chen back against the ropes.
Chen works on Rutabega's body with a couple of short punches.
Chen has Rutabega pushed against the ropes.
Rutabega takes a shot to the head.
Chen pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Chen misses with a punch to the body.
Chen tries to throw a body punch but Rutabega avoids it by throwing Chen back against the ropes.
Chen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Rutabega's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen leaning against his opponent.
Chen gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Chen can't find room to land a body shot as Rutabega controls the action.
Chen leaning against his opponent.
Chen tries to throw a body punch but Rutabega avoids it by throwing Chen back against the ropes.
Chen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rutabega tries to break the clinch but Chen is controlling the position.
Chen tries to work over Rutabega's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from Chen - that landed with a thud.
Rutabega 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.
Chen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rutabega.
Chen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Chen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Rutabega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fennil Rutabega is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rutabega displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rutabega lands a head shot.
Chen doesn't manage to clinch there - Rutabega circles away.

Chen darts in and clinches Rutabega up against the ropes.
Rutabega prevents a body shot from Chen.
Chen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rutabega's efforts to push away.
Chen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rutabega looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chen tries to throw a body punch but Rutabega avoids it by throwing Chen back against the ropes.
Chen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chen tries to throw a body punch but Rutabega avoids it by throwing Chen back against the ropes.
Chen lands with a short shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chen managing to block the knees to the body from Rutabega.
Chen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutabega's elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Chen.
Chen struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutabega controls his hands.
Chen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shawn Chen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hand to the body from Chen.
Chen tries to throw a body punch but Rutabega avoids it by throwing Chen back against the ropes.
Chen tries a body shot but Rutabega blocks it.
Chen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rutabega backwards.
Chen misses with a punch to the body.
Rutabega prevents a body shot from Chen.
Chen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chen.
Rutabega goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen misses with a body punch.
Rutabega fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rutabega tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rutabega takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rutabega backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short left from Chen.
Chen tries to work over Rutabega's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chen presses Rutabega against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rutabega tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chen smiles and moves away.
Shawn Chen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fennil Rutabega.
Rutabega misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Rutabega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chen wants to clinch up but Rutabega keeps it at a distance.
Rutabega throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chen swings for the body but Rutabega moves out of range.

Chen closes the distance and pushes Rutabega back into the ropes.
Chen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutabega's elbow.
Chen tries to throw a body punch but Rutabega avoids it by throwing Chen back against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Chen.
Chen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutabega's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen is struggling to control the position.
Chen presses Rutabega against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chen effectively controlling the action here.
Rutabega throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Chen - that landed with a thud.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rutabega wants to break free but Chen has control.
Shawn Chen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A frustrated look appears on Rutabega's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fennil Rutabega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chen keeps control of Rutabega as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Chen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Chen!