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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy Dessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jed Masilungan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masilungan has chosen Return to Strength as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jed Masilungan was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Dessler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jed Masilungan!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masilungan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dessler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Masilungan walks into a straight right hand from Dessler.
Masilungan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Masilungan throws a nice looking combination but Dessler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dessler throws a leg kick but Masilungan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dessler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Masilungan's sensitive parts.
Masilungan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Masilungan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dessler manages to avoid it.
Masilungan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dessler attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dessler tries to work over Masilungan's front leg with a kick but Masilungan checks it.
Masilungan moves out of range of the body kick from Dessler.
Nice defenses there by Dessler.
Dessler fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Masilungan is out of range.
Masilungan tests Dessler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Masilungan looks to score with a jab to the body but Dessler is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dessler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dessler throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dessler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Masilungan keeps Dessler at a distance using the push kick.
Masilungan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Masilungan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dessler.
Dessler is looking to score with low kicks.
Dessler lands a slapping body shot.
Dessler scores with a kick to the body.
Nice shot lands for Masilungan.
Dessler thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Masilungan if he has to take too many more of those.
Dessler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dessler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dessler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dessler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Masilungan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dessler's head.
Dessler throws a head kick that misses.
Dessler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dessler shoots in but no luck this time.
A low kick from Dessler is predictable there
and Masilungan counters with an inside leg kick.
Masilungan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Masilungan moves out of range as Dessler throws a body kick.
Dessler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Masilungan motions for Dessler to come forward. Masilungan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Masilungan blocks the leg kick.
Masilungan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dessler finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dessler pushes Masilungan up against the cage in a clinch.
Dessler stalling in the clinch but Masilungan improves position.
Dessler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dessler stops a takedown attempt from Masilungan.
Good body shot from Dessler.
Masilungan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Masilungan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dessler momentarily.
Billy Dessler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dessler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Masilungan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dessler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Masilungan's calf.
Masilungan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dessler as he jumps to the side.
Masilungan scores with a decent looking hook.
Dessler thows a leg kick but Masilungan checks it
and Masilungan counters with a single leg into guard. Dessler didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masilungan being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dessler wants to sweep but no luck.
Masilungan trying to control the position from guard on top but Dessler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masilungan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dessler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dessler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Masilungan trying to control but Dessler postures up.
Masilungan wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Dessler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Masilungan lands with an uppercut that bounces Dessler off the cage and back into range.
Masilungan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Masilungan throws out a powerful jab.
Dessler blocks a low kick nicely.
Dessler tries to land a front kick but Masilungan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dessler misses with a low kick as Masilungan jumps back.
Masilungan misses with a few strikes there.
Dessler misses the jab.
Billy Dessler is winning the standup battle so far.
Masilungan misses with a looping left.
Dessler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masilungan throws a shot from downtown. Dessler moves away and avoids it.
Dessler throws a head kick that misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dessler!
Dessler misses with a low kick.
Masilungan scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dessler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masilungan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dessler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dessler is looking to score with low kicks.
A cross from Masilungan lands.
Dessler walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Masilungan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Some wild striking there from Masilungan.
Masilungan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Masilungan has his takedown stuffed
and Dessler counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Masilungan throws a body punch but Dessler moves out of range.
Dessler thows a body shot but no joy.
Masilungan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dessler counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Masilungan!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dessler wants to control the pace but Masilungan is squirming around nicely.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dessler cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Masilungan tries to hold on but Dessler postures up.
Dessler punishing his opponent with strikes.
Masilungan wants to hold on but Dessler pushes him away.
Masilungan regains half guard.
Dessler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masilungan keeps working.
Masilungan wants to get back to full guard but Dessler has mounted him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Masilungan tries to lock up and control but Dessler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dessler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Masilungan is looking to escape.
Dessler controlling the pace for now.
Masilungan regains half guard.
Dessler wants to pass to mount but Masilungan is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan manages to get to full guard.
Dessler wants to control from the top but Masilungan keeps moving.
Masilungan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Masilungan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masilungan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dessler stacks Masilungan 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 Dessler!
You can see the frustration on Masilungan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Dessler dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dessler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dessler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Masilungan misses with an uppercut. Dessler saw that one coming.
Good leg kick by Dessler there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Masilungan moves forwards but Dessler connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dessler misses with a low kick.
Masilungan avoids a kick to the body.
Dessler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Masilungan moves out of range of the leg kick from Dessler.
Dessler is looking to land body kicks.
Masilungan ducks right into an uppercut from Dessler.
Nice shot lands for Masilungan.
A big right from Masilungan misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dessler throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dessler tests Masilungan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice takedown defense from Masilungan. No joy for Dessler on that attempt.
A low kick from Dessler misses
and Masilungan counters with an inside leg kick.
Dessler moves out of range of the body kick.
Masilungan lands with a nice body kick.
Masilungan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Masilungan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dessler is looking to clinch but Masilungan is avoiding it.
Dessler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Masilungan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Masilungan walks into a left hand.
A low kick from Dessler is predictable there
and Masilungan counters with an inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Masilungan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dessler is looking to chop away at Masilungan's legs.
Masilungan throws a looping overhand right but Dessler ducks down to avoid it.
Masilungan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dessler throws a head kick but Masilungan moves out of range.
Masilungan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dessler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dessler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Masilungan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dessler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Masilungan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Masilungan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dessler avoids a kick to the body.
Dessler staying out of range there.
Masilungan tries to work over Dessler's front leg with a kick but Dessler checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dessler wants to clinch up but Masilungan keeps it at a distance.
Masilungan checks a leg kick.
Dessler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dessler checks a low kick from Masilungan.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dessler.
Masilungan gets tackled into the cage by Dessler. Dessler maintains the clinch.
Masilungan avoids a wild elbow strike from Dessler.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dessler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Masilungan's brow.
Dessler stalls.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dessler.
Dessler manages to break the clinch.
Masilungan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dessler. Dessler obviously looking to wear him down.
Jed Masilungan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Dessler.
Masilungan misses the shot to the body.
Billy Dessler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masilungan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Masilungan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dessler tries to clinch there but Masilungan circles away.
A swing and a miss from Dessler.
Dessler delivers a nice body kick.
Dessler lands a right hook to the body.
Masilungan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Masilungan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dessler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masilungan.
Masilungan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Masilungan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dessler tries to clinch up but Masilungan circles away and keeps his distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Dessler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dessler has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Dessler!
During a confident post fight interview, Billy Dessler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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