PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jed Masilungan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masilungan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dead End. Johnson has chosen Revenge by Danger Mouse as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Masilungan
vs
Johnson

178 cm
23
167 lbs
12 - 1 - 0

168 cm
23
157 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Conviction
Conviction

[JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q159 Rec/Stamina
[JMFC] 160!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jed Masilungan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Masilungan.
Masilungan avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Masilungan moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Masilungan moved out of range nicely.
Masilungan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masilungan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jed Masilungan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masilungan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Masilungan. That's going to slow Johnson down.
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.
Masilungan misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body.
Masilungan throws a body kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan lands a nice looking body kick.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Masilungan sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Masilungan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Masilungan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Masilungan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Masilungan.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Masilungan counters with a stiff right hand.
Masilungan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Masilungan counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Masilungan connects with a crisp jab.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masilungan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
letting Masilungan counter with a right hand.
Masilungan staying out of range there.
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 Jed Masilungan will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Masilungan throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Masilungan cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Masilungan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masilungan misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jed Masilungan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab by Masilungan.
Masilungan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masilungan. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A leg kick checked by Johnson.
Masilungan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Masilungan lands a slapping body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Masilungan.
Masilungan pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnson checks a low kick from Masilungan.
Masilungan throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Masilungan lands the left hand.

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.
Masilungan misses with a head kick.
Masilungan tries a head kick but it misses.
Masilungan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Masilungan misses with a wild combination.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masilungan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jed Masilungan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Masilungan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Masilungan throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Masilungan stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Masilungan throws a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masilungan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A head kick by Masilungan misses
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Masilungan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnson's calf.
Masilungan slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Masilungan.
Masilungan scores with a kick to the body.

That's two 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 looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Masilungan misses with a combination
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Masilungan chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
A shot to the body from Johnson misses
and Masilungan counters with a thumping low kick.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Masilungan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson blocks the body kick.
Jed Masilungan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Masilungan counters with a head kick. That will keep Johnson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jed Masilungan is winning the standup battle so far.
Masilungan walks into a left hand.
Masilungan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Masilungan throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masilungan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Masilungan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jed Masilungan!