PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jed Masilungan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nuckin Futz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masilungan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dead End. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Masilungan
vs
Futz

178 cm
23
167 lbs
12 - 0 - 0

177 cm
27
158 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jed Masilungan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nuckin Futz!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Futz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Futz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Masilungan.
Masilungan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Futz misses with a low kick as Masilungan jumps back.
Futz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Masilungan as he avoids it easily.
Masilungan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Futz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Futz moves out of range of the body kick from Masilungan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masilungan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Masilungan misses with a low kick.
Futz needs to keep his hands up - Masilungan had a free shot at his head there.
Masilungan avoids the body shot from Futz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan throws a series of strikes that have Futz backpedaling.
The fighters circling - Futz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masilungan connects with a body shot.
Masilungan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Masilungan throws a body kick that misses.
Masilungan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Futz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masilungan throws a sloppy head kick and Futz moves out of range easily.
Masilungan slips under a jab.
Masilungan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Futz circles away quickly and effectively.

Masilungan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan taking a breather here.
Futz is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Masilungan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Futz wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masilungan landing a few strikes.
Futz is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Masilungan is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Futz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Masilungan trying to control but Futz is having none of it.
Futz taking shots to the head.
Masilungan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Futz is squirming around, avoiding Masilungan's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Futz is desperately trying to improve his position but Masilungan has a good base and remains in mount.
Masilungan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Futz throwing hammer fists to the chest of Masilungan. What's that going to do exactly?
Masilungan prevents Futz from getting the reversal.
Futz sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Futz throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Masilungan tries to pass to full mount but Futz defends it.
Masilungan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Futz keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masilungan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Futz trying to control but Masilungan postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Masilungan uses his free foot to push down on Futz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Futz.
Futz is looking to get to half guard.
Masilungan controlling the position easily from mount.
Masilungan landing strikes from the mount.
Futz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Futz swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Futz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Masilungan blocks Futz's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jed Masilungan dominated that round.
That's time! Masilungan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Futz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Masilungan throws a head kick that half lands.
Jed Masilungan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Masilungan misses with a body kick.
Futz misses with a double jab
and Masilungan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Futz throws a body punch but Masilungan moves out of range.

Masilungan scores a takedown into full mount!
Futz throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

Masilungan is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Futz to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Futz shrugs it off.
Masilungan wants to control but Futz has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Masilungan wants to pass to mount but Futz is defending the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan is keen to just control but Futz is a slippery customer.
Futz wants to get back to full guard.
Masilungan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Futz looking for submissions off his back.
Masilungan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Futz is looking for a sweep. Masilungan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Masilungan thows a body shot but no joy.
Futz's corner calls for a 1-2. Futz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Masilungan misses the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Masilungan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Futz.
Masilungan misses with a kick to the body.
Masilungan fails to land the takedown.
Masilungan fails with the takedown
and Futz counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Futz ducks under a wild hook from Masilungan.
Futz throws a jab when Masilungan was well out of range.
Masilungan avoids the body shot from Futz.

Futz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Futz showed some decent athleticism there.
Futz is looking to take a break and control but Masilungan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Futz drops an elbow to the side of Masilungan's head.
Futz drops an elbow to the side of Masilungan's head.
Masilungan manages to get to full guard.
Futz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Masilungan's head.
Futz trying to control the position from guard on top but Masilungan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Futz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Masilungan wants to stand and escape but Futz is having none of it.
Masilungan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Futz prevents Masilungan from getting back to his feet.
Futz trying to control but Masilungan is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Futz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Masilungan kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A jab from Futz misses.
Futz blocks a low kick nicely.
Masilungan thows a body shot but no joy.
Jed Masilungan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masilungan throws a sloppy head kick and Futz moves out of range easily.
Futz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Futz throws out a loose jab but Masilungan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Futz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Masilungan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nuckin Futz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Masilungan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Masilungan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Futz.
Futz tries to clinch up.
Masilungan avoids the head kick by Futz.
Masilungan throws a lazy head kick
enabling Futz to counter with a crisp jab.
Futz lands a right hook to the body.
Masilungan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Masilungan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Masilungan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan scores with a jab to the head.
Masilungan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Futz.
Masilungan throws a lazy right hand but Futz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Masilungan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Masilungan misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Futz.
Futz throws a jab but it's blocked by Masilungan.
A swing and a miss from Masilungan.
Futz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Masilungan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Masilungan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Futz counters with a nice uppercut.
Futz dodges the punch combination from Masilungan.

Masilungan gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Futz gets back to half guard.
Masilungan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Futz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Futz is trying to maintain the position but Masilungan is very close to passing his half guard.
Masilungan is trying to control the action in half guard but Futz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Futz trying to hold on to Masilungan's head to control him but Masilungan postures up.
Futz tries to get to full guard but Masilungan has control of the leg.
Futz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Masilungan is working away from the top position though.

Futz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Futz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Futz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Masilungan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Masilungan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Futz throws a leg kick but Masilungan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Masilungan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nuckin Futz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Masilungan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Futz on the side of the head.
Futz wants to clinch up but Masilungan keeps it at a distance.
Masilungan thuds his shin into the meat of Futz's side.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masilungan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Masilungan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nuckin Futz really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Futz swings for the body but Masilungan moves out of range.
Futz scoring well with a low kick there.
Masilungan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Futz looks for a takedown but Masilungan sprawls well.
Left hook, right uppercut from Futz.
Futz shoots in looking for a takedown. Masilungan tries to sprawl out of it but Futz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Masilungan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Futz checks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Futz missing with a left hand there. Masilungan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Futz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Futz ducks under a wild hook from Masilungan.
Futz throws a head kick that misses.
Futz moves away from the strike by Masilungan.
Futz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Futz ducks under a wild hook from Masilungan.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Masilungan!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Masilungan or perhaps it was just good defense by Futz which made him look bad.
A right-left combo lands from Futz.
Futz slips under a jab.
Masilungan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Futz misses with a looping left.
A combination from Futz does no damage.
Masilungan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Futz moves away.
Masilungan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Futz. Futz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Futz takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Masilungan.
Masilungan leaves Futz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jed Masilungan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nuckin Futz.
Futz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Masilungan.
Futz blocks a head kick by Masilungan.
Masilungan lands with a right hand.
Futz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Masilungan to score with a decent uppercut.
Masilungan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masilungan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Futz's head backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan misses with a body shot.
Masilungan tries for a takedown but Futz circles away easily
and Futz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Futz thows a body shot but no joy.
Masilungan throws a big shot that misses.
Futz misses with a takedown attempt
and Masilungan counters with a right hand to the body.
Masilungan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Futz circles away quickly and effectively.
Masilungan lands a front kick.
Masilungan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Futz as he jumps to the side.
Nice takedown defense from Masilungan. No joy for Futz on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nuckin Futz dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Masilungan slips a straight right by Futz.
A swing and a miss from Masilungan.
A left and a right from Masilungan both land. Nice combination.
Masilungan misses with a looping left.
Masilungan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Masilungan counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Futz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Futz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Masilungan does it's job there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan lands a nice looking body shot.
Futz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Masilungan on the side of the head.
Futz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masilungan avoids the head kick by Futz.
Masilungan swats away the attempt to clinch by Futz.
Futz moves out of range of the leg kick from Masilungan.
Futz moves in looking to clinch but Masilungan pushes him off.
Futz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Futz scores a takedown into full mount!
Masilungan is trying to escape the mount.
Futz landing shots from mount.
Masilungan wants to try and get back to his feet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Futz cracks Masilungan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Nuckin Futz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Masilungan wants to control but Futz is having none of it.
Futz looking to control but Masilungan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Futz controlling the position easily from mount.

Masilungan bucks Futz off and manages to get back to his feet!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Futz tries to clinch up.
Futz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Masilungan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Futz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Masilungan throws a series of punches but Futz moves out of range.
Futz connects with a right hand. Masilungan shakes it off.
Masilungan misses with a leg kick.
Masilungan shoots in for a takedown but Futz shows good takedown defense.
Masilungan blocks a jab.
Jed Masilungan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Masilungan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Futz throws a jab when Masilungan was well out of range.
Masilungan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Futz misses with a head kick.
Masilungan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Masilungan!
Futz tries to clinch
and Masilungan counters with a low kick, right behind Futz 's knee.
Masilungan throws a head kick that misses.
Masilungan thows a leg kick but Futz checks it
and Futz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nuckin Futz.
I think Futz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 46:49
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuckin Futz!
Nuckin Futz is the new lightweight champion!