PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jed Masilungan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Nottingham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Masilungan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bound to Violence by Hatebreed. The crowd seem to be enjoying Nottingham's choice of entrance music: Bawitdaba-Kid Rock. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Masilungan
vs
Nottingham

179 cm
23
167 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

184 cm
18
162 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 5 - 3 - 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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Nottingham!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masilungan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
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 head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nottingham avoids the head kick by Masilungan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masilungan throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nottingham avoids the head kick by Masilungan.
A solid leg kick lands there for Masilungan.
Masilungan connects with a crisp jab.
Masilungan throws a nice head kick!

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.
Nottingham blocks a head kick by Masilungan.
Masilungan throws a head kick but Nottingham moves out of range.
Masilungan throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Masilungan.
Jed Masilungan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Masilungan.
Masilungan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Masilungan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Masilungan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nottingham takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Masilungan throws a head kick that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masilungan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
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.

Nottingham chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Masilungan can pounce on him.
Masilungan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matt Nottingham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nottingham checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masilungan throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Masilungan.
A head kick misses from Masilungan.
Masilungan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Masilungan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nottingham's sensitive parts.

That's two 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.
Nottingham takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Masilungan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Masilungan misses with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan thows a body kick. Nottingham tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nottingham takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Masilungan motions for Nottingham to come forward. Masilungan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Masilungan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nottingham's calf.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Masilungan scores with a head kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Masilungan misses with a head kick.
Masilungan connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Masilungan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nottingham checks it well.

Masilungan moves into the clinch successfully.
Nottingham changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Masilungan fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Masilungan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nottingham tries for a takedown but Masilungan manages to get underhooks.
Nottingham tries to land knees in the clinch but Masilungan avoids the damage to the body.
Nottingham tries to pull guard but Masilungan holds him up against the cage and eventually Nottingham drops back down to his feet.
Jed Masilungan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Nottingham.
Masilungan gets underhooks to prevent Nottingham's takedown attempt.
Masilungan lands a knee to the body.
Nottingham looking for a takedown.
Nottingham has Masilungan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Masilungan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Masilungan lands a nice knee to the body.
Masilungan stops a takedown attempt from Nottingham.
Nottingham is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nottingham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nottingham tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Masilungan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Masilungan is pressed up against the cage. Nottingham has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Masilungan down to the mat. Masilungan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Masilungan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nottingham chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Masilungan can pounce on him.
Nottingham looks for a takedown but Masilungan sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nottingham if he has to take too many more of those.
Masilungan throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Masilungan lands with a kick to the temple. Nottingham shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nottingham shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Masilungan as he jumps to the side.
Masilungan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jed Masilungan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Masilungan 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

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