PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jed Masilungan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Bourque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masilungan comes to the cage accompanied by Dying Inside . Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Masilungan
vs
Bourque

178 cm
25
169 lbs
16 - 2 - 0

192 cm
28
162 lbs
22 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Hades ®

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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 16 - 2 - 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 22 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Bourque!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bourque stuns Masilungan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bourque bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masilungan misses with a left hand
and Bourque counters with a three punch combo that has Masilungan backing up. Masilungan nods at Bourque to acknowledge the strikes.
Bourque stuffs the takedown attempt from Masilungan. Masilungan gets slowly back to his feet.
Bourque throws a lazy uppercut
and Bourque takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Masilungan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bourque!
Bourque tries to hold on but Masilungan pushes him away.
Bourque avoids a series of strikes thrown by Masilungan.
Masilungan tries to control but Bourque wriggling away.
Bourque wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Masilungan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan controlling the pace for now.
Bourque is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bourque is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Masilungan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Masilungan throws some wild stikes that Bourque manages to avoid easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Masilungan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Masilungan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Masilungan scoring with strikes but Bourque is staying in there.
Masilungan misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Masilungan thowing shots but they're missing.
Bourque avoids a series of strikes thrown by Masilungan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan content just to control the position here.
Masilungan misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Masilungan misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Masilungan tries to control but Bourque wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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 swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bourque is now in Masilungan's guard. A big mistake from Masilungan there, giving up the dominant position!
Masilungan has Bourque pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Masilungan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bourque stays in close to Masilungan's body and controls the position.
Bourque trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Masilungan trying to strike off his back.
Bourque wants to pass the guard but Masilungan is keeping the position.
Masilungan working a defensive guard here.
Masilungan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bourque is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paul Bourque will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bourque blocks the body kick.
Bourque lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Masilungan circles away quickly and effectively.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Masilungan.
Bourque throws a lazy right hand but Masilungan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Masilungan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Masilungan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bourque will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masilungan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Masilungan misses with a head kick.
Masilungan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bourque counters with a two punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jed Masilungan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bourque lands with a hook. Masilungan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bourque misses with a straight right.
Bourque lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Masilungan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bourque moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Masilungan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jed Masilungan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masilungan connects with an inside leg kick.
Bourque takes a swing at Masilungan's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourque swings widly with a right hand
and Masilungan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Masilungan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masilungan misses with a body punch
and Bourque counters with a nice uppercut.
Masilungan throws the kick towards the body but Bourque avoids it.
Masilungan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bourque cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bourque takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bourque throws an off balance right hand
and Masilungan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Masilungan throws a body punch but Bourque moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan misses with a jab to the body
and Bourque counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Masilungan misses with a head kick.
Bourque misses with an uppercut
and Masilungan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masilungan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bourque.
Masilungan scoring well with a low kick there.
Masilungan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bourque's head backwards.
Bourque throws an off balance right hand
and Masilungan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Paul Bourque seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Masilungan.
Masilungan misses with a two punch combination.
Masilungan is looking to wear down Bourque with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Masilungan fakes the leg kick and cracks Bourque in the body.
Bourque misses with a left hand
and Masilungan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bourque swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bourque throws a combination that misses
enabling Masilungan to counter with a crisp jab.
Masilungan clobbers Bourque with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bourque misses with a lunging right hand

and Masilungan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bourque's guard now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masilungan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bourque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jed Masilungan dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Masilungan lands with a right hand.
Nice body kick from Masilungan.
Masilungan misses with a hook. Bourque ducked under it nicely.
Bourque misses with an uppercut
and Masilungan counters with a big head kick but Bourque shrugs it off.
Masilungan throws a combination that misses
and Bourque counters with a straight right hand.
Horrible takedown by Masilungan or perhaps it was just good defense by Bourque which made him look bad.
Jab from Masilungan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan throws a head kick that misses.
Masilungan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bourque as he avoids it easily.
Masilungan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bourque but Bourque pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jed Masilungan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice straight punches there by Bourque. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bourque.
Masilungan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Masilungan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bourque checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bourque is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bourque misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Masilungan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bourque.
Bourque might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bourque throws a poor cross that misses
and Masilungan counters with a left to the body.
Masilungan lands a leg kick that knocks Bourque off balance momentarily.
Masilungan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masilungan throws a solid leg kick but Bourque takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Masilungan.
Masilungan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bourque swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Masilungan counters with a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan misses with a lunging right hand
and Bourque counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bourque displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Masilungan.
Masilungan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bourque rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Masilungan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bourque thows a body shot but no joy.
Bourque throws a poor cross that misses

and Masilungan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bourque's guard now.
Masilungan tries to free his leg and advance position but Bourque is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan trying to control but Bourque is working from the bottom.
Bourque really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Masilungan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Masilungan tries to free his leg and advance position but Bourque is retaining full guard.
Masilungan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Masilungan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bourque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masilungan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bourque's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Paul Bourque just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!

Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Masilungan.

Bourque gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Masilungan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bourque is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Masilungan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Masilungan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bourque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masilungan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan wants to control from the top but Bourque keeps moving.
Masilungan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bourque avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Masilungan wants to pass the guard but Bourque is keeping the position.

That's two 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.
Bourque keeping moving, preventing Masilungan from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jed Masilungan.
Masilungan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Masilungan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bourque.
Masilungan thows a body kick. Bourque tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bourque connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Masilungan misses with a wild body shot.
Masilungan connects with a solid leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bourque swings away with a body shot that misses

so Masilungan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Masilungan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Masilungan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bourque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masilungan postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourque keeping moving, preventing Masilungan from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Masilungan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Masilungan throws and elbow that misses. Bourque uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Masilungan's guard. Nice move by Bourque!
Masilungan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bourque's guard.
Bourque not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Masilungan trying to control but Bourque is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jed Masilungan had his way with Paul Bourque in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Bourque misses with a combination
and Masilungan counters with a head kick.
A good leg kick by Masilungan.
Masilungan lunges at Bourque with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bourque's hand.
Masilungan throws a leg kick but Bourque sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Masilungan misses with a hook
and Bourque connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Masilungan throws a sloppy head kick and Bourque moves out of range easily.
Masilungan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan lands with a good body shot.
Bourque misses with an uppercut
and Masilungan counters with a nice leg kick.
Bourque misses with an uppercut
and Masilungan counters with an outside leg kick.
Masilungan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bourque counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Masilungan shoots in for a takedown but Bourque shows good takedown defense.
Masilungan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Masilungan misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Masilungan with that takedown attempt.
Masilungan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bourque looks to throw the jab but Masilungan is out of range.
Paul Bourque is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masilungan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bourque counters with a two punch combo.
Masilungan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body punch from Bourque.
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.
Bourque scores with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourque misses with a straight left.
Masilungan misses with a straight right.
Masilungan looks to score with a jab to the body but Bourque is just out of range.
Bourque lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Masilungan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bourque avoids the body shot from Masilungan.
Bourque checks a low kick from Masilungan.
Masilungan lands a two punch combo.
Bourque's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bourque counters with a straight right hand.
Bourque blocks a head kick by Masilungan.
Masilungan is looking to chop away at Bourque's legs.
Masilungan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Masilungan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Bourque to counter with a crisp jab.
Masilungan misses with a wild body shot.
Bourque misses with a double jab
and Masilungan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Bourque comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bourque 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 47:48
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 49:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Paul Bourque!
Paul Bourque is the new lightweight champion!