PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Europha Emanuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jed Masilungan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emanuel's entrance music is I'm Not Jesus - Apocalyptica. A fine choice. Masilungan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Return to Strength. Europha Emanuel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Emanuel
vs
Masilungan

170 cm
29
163 lbs
22 - 13 - 0

178 cm
28
164 lbs
22 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Europha Emanuel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jed Masilungan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masilungan with a nice cross.
Emanuel takes one to the side of the head.
Masilungan connects with a high kick.
Emanuel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Masilungan throws a nice looking combination but Emanuel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Emanuel avoids the body shot from Masilungan.
A shot to the liver by Masilungan. Beautiful body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Masilungan.
Emanuel tries to clinch but Masilungan moves out of range.
Emanuel throws a jab but it's blocked by Masilungan.
Emanuel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Masilungan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Europha Emanuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emanuel missing with a left hand there. Masilungan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masilungan defending well as Emanuel loads up on a big left hand.
Masilungan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice cross by Masilungan.
Emanuel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emanuel throws a body punch but Masilungan moves out of range.
Masilungan misses with a hook.
Emanuel tries to clinch up
and Masilungan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Masilungan misses with a low kick as Emanuel jumps back.
Masilungan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Masilungan throws a head kick but Emanuel moves out of range.
Emanuel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Masilungan counters with a stiff right hand.
Emanuel connects with a body shot that sends Masilungan's belly button to the back.
Emanuel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Emanuel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masilungan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Emanuel checks a leg kick.
Emanuel on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Masilungan shoots in for a double leg but Emanuel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel tries to close the distance and clinch but Masilungan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Emanuel moves into range and clinches up with Masilungan.

Masilungan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Masilungan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Masilungan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Masilungan looking for a guillotine from mount but Emanuel is having none of it.
Masilungan lands a heavy elbow.
Emanuel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masilungan raining down hammerfists from mount.
Emanuel regains half guard.
Masilungan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan trying to control the action but Emanuel is working from the bottom.

Masilungan seems to be working for a kimura but Emanuel defends the submission attempt.
Masilungan trying to mount his opponent but Emanuel defends it.
Masilungan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Emanuel tries to roll over but Masilungan keeps him under control.
Emanuel is staying active underneath Masilungan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Emanuel wants to improve his position but Masilungan is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Masilungan.
Masilungan works his way into full mount!
Emanuel can't escape the position.
The referee warns Emanuel that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Masilungan lands a big shot there that rocks Emanuel but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emanuel is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Masilungan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Emanuel is trying desperately to improve position.
Masilungan landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jed Masilungan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Emanuel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Masilungan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Emanuel scrambles back to his feet.
Emanuel tries to clinch but Masilungan moves out of range.
Masilungan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Masilungan misses with a straight right.
Emanuel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Masilungan has time to react.
Emanuel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Masilungan has time to react.
Emanuel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Emanuel throws a series of punches but Masilungan moves out of range.
Masilungan with a hook.
Emanuel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Masilungan throws out a loose jab but Emanuel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jed Masilungan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Emanuel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Emanuel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masilungan.
Emanuel misses with a straight right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Masilungan. That's going to slow Emanuel down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan ducks under a wild hook from Emanuel.
Emanuel misses with a right hand
and Masilungan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Emanuel moves in looking to clinch but Masilungan pushes him off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Emanuel checks a leg kick.
Emanuel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Emanuel misses with a hook.
Emanuel lands a really nice looking cross but Masilungan seems unphased.
Emanuel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Masilungan cracks the inside of Emanuel's front leg.
Emanuel loads up on a big right hand but Masilungan slips the punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Emanuel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Emanuel closes the distance looking to clinch
and Masilungan counters with a thumping low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Emanuel.
Emanuel closes the distance but Masilungan moves to the side
enabling Masilungan to counter with a crisp jab.
Emanuel misses with a wild body shot.
Emanuel avoids the head kick by Masilungan.
Emanuel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masilungan manages to avoid it.
Emanuel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Masilungan keeps the fight on the outside.

Emanuel gets caught napping as Masilungan dives in and scores a takedown. Emanuel manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emanuel keeping moving, preventing Masilungan from controlling successfully.

Emanuel has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Masilungan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Emanuel.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan working away.
Masilungan looks up at the clock and then as Emanuel takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Masilungan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masilungan is working Emanuel over with some ground and pound from side control.
Emanuel is working to avoid the ground and pound but Masilungan connects with a decent elbow.
Masilungan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Emanuel's legs.
Masilungan moves into full mount!
Masilungan with shots to the head and body - Emanuel looks very uncomfortable down there.
Emanuel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Emanuel is working hard here to advance position.
Emanuel takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masilungan pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Emanuel is working to get back to half guard.
Masilungan landing shots from mount.
Masilungan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Emanuel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Masilungan raining down hammerfists from mount.
Emanuel is bucking up trying to escape but Masilungan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Masilungan tries to control but Emanuel wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jed Masilungan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Masilungan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Emanuel connects with a nice looking jab.
Emanuel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masilungan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Masilungan misses with a wild combination.

Masilungan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Masilungan lands in his opponent's guard.
Masilungan passes Emanuel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Masilungan wants to control but Emanuel is keeping him busy.
Masilungan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan moves nicely into side control.
Emanuel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Emanuel wants to control but Masilungan is keeping him busy.
Masilungan is trying to maintain the position but Emanuel is very close to passing his half guard.
Emanuel is pressing down on Masilungan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Masilungan is holding on for now.
Masilungan gets full guard.
Masilungan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Emanuel throws a strike but Masilungan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Emanuel isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Masilungan stacks Emanuel on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Masilungan!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Emanuel tries to control but Masilungan manages to take his back.
Emanuel is in bad spot here.

Emanuel is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Masilungan gets his way!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Masilungan goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Emanuel escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Masilungan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Emanuel.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan wants to get back to full guard.
Emanuel with the ground and pound but Masilungan uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Emanuel looking to pass the guard.
Masilungan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Europha Emanuel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emanuel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Masilungan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Emanuel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Emanuel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Masilungan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Emanuel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jed Masilungan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan looking to control.
Masilungan throws a couple of heel strikes.
Masilungan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Emanuel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Masilungan's head.
Jed Masilungan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Emanuel stands and throws Masilungan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Masilungan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Emanuel off and has taken his back!
Masilungan lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Emanuel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emanuel breaks Masilungan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Masilungan working for submissions but it's allowed Emanuel to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emanuel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Masilungan is trying to stand up here but Emanuel is controlling him well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jed Masilungan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Masilungan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jed Masilungan!
After winning the bout, Jed Masilungan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.