PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sukro Lesmono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Masino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masino has chosen Il Padrino as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Lesmono
vs
Masino

185 cm
21
267 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

190 cm
25
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sukro Lesmono!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Don Masino!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masino scores with a jab. Lesmono acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Masino bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lesmono's head backwards.
Lesmono shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Masino as he avoids it easily.
Masino swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Masino looks to throw the jab but Lesmono is out of range.
Lesmono has been working on his balance at Better Alternative ($800/week, 12 elite trainers), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Masino.
Masino lands the left hand.
Lesmono moves out of range as Masino strikes.
Masino lands a nice shot that snaps Lesmono's head back.
Lesmono takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lesmono steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masino.
Lesmono shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Masino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Masino scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lesmono in his tracks.
Lesmono fails with the takedown
letting Masino counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sukro Lesmono. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lesmono misses with a takedown attempt
and Masino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lesmono is looking to clinch but Masino is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesmono on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Masino lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Masino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lesmono.

Masino tries to sprawl but Lesmono drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lesmono stops Masino from getting back to his feet.
Masino avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lesmono.

Lesmono is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Masino defends it well.
Lesmono 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.
Masino avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lesmono.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masino is looking to get back to is feet but Lesmono passes into side control.

Lesmono looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lesmono looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lesmono tries to score with some ground and pound. Masino controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

Lesmono thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lesmono prevents Masino from escaping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesmono misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lesmono wants to control but Masino is keeping him busy.
Lesmono lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

Lesmono is trying to get an arm triangle but Masino is defending well.

Lesmono looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Lesmono is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Masino is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masino tries to escape but Lesmono is in control.
Lesmono throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Lesmono throws a strike aimed at the side of Masino's head but Masino avoids it well.

Lesmono decides to stand up, so the ref orders Masino to his feet.
Lesmono with a lazy takedown attempt
and Masino counters with a stiff right hand.
Masino connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Don Masino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lesmono doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Masino counter with a right hand.
Lesmono ducks right into an uppercut from Masino.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Masino dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Lesmono avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sukro Lesmono seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lesmono has his takedown stuffed
and Masino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lesmono tries to clinch but Masino is having none of it.
Masino jabs Lesmono right on the nose. Lesmono blinks but takes it well.
Nice uppercut there from Masino.
Masino lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lesmono closes this distance looking for a takedown but Masino circles away.
Masino looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesmono takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lesmono shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Masino pinned against the cage. Masino gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It seemed like Masino was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sukro Lesmono. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lesmono blocks a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesmono gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lesmono takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Masino.
Masino has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lesmono has his takedown stuffed
and Masino counters with a nice uppercut.
Masino scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lesmono shoots in for a takedown but Masino shows good takedown defense.
Lesmono shoots and misses
and Masino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lesmono will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A jab from Masino does it's job there.
Lesmono with a poor takedown
enabling Masino to counter with a crisp jab.
Lesmono gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Masino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masino 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesmono shoots and misses
and Masino counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lesmono gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Masino.
Lesmono misses with a kick to the body
and Masino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lesmono shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Masino counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Masino lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lesmono tries for a takedown but Masino circles away easily
letting Masino counter with a right hand.
Masino keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lesmono shoots in but no luck this time.
Lesmono with a poor takedown
and Masino counters with a stiff right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masino sizes up Lesmono with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lesmono takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Masino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Masino finds it's way through Lesmono's defenses.
Lesmono needs to keep his hands up - Masino had a free shot at his head there.
Masino works the jab nicely.
Lesmono shoots in but Masino avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lesmono gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Masino to counter with a crisp jab.
Lesmono ducks under a wild hook from Masino.
Lesmono has his takedown stuffed
and Lesmono takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masino tests Lesmono's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lesmono goes for a double leg but Masino avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Masino continues to drive forward.
Masino scores with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Masino loads up on a big right hand but Lesmono slips the punch.
A jab lands there for Masino.
Lesmono wants to clinch up but Masino keeps it at a distance.
Lesmono drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Masino lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lesmono throws a series of punches but Masino moves out of range.
Lesmono misses with a takedown
and Masino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Masino scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Masino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Lesmono gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Masino connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lesmono momentarily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lesmono or perhaps it was just good defense by Masino, which made it look bad.
A jab lands there for Masino.
Masino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lesmono fails with the takedown
and Masino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesmono with a poor takedown
and Masino counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sukro Lesmono. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lesmono gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Masino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lesmono slips a jab from Masino.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masino fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lesmono on the side of the head.
Lesmono gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Masino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Masino misses with a hook. Lesmono ducked under it nicely.
Lesmono on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lesmono shoots and misses
enabling Masino to counter with a crisp jab.
Lesmono misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masino.
Masino connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lesmono with a lazy takedown attempt
and Masino counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Masino smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Masino lands a jab to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Masino.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lesmono uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masino.
Lesmono ducks under a wild hook from Masino.
Lesmono shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Masino as he avoids it easily.
Masino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lesmono sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lesmono gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Masino counters with a stiff right hand.
Lesmono misses with a takedown attempt - Masino sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lesmono takes a jab right on the kisser.
Masino cracks Lesmono with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Masino throws the left hand but Lesmono avoids the punch easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesmono keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masino.
Lesmono has his takedown stuffed
and Masino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Don Masino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lesmono uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masino.
Sukro Lesmono has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Masino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masino lands with an uppercut that bounces Lesmono off the cage and back into range.
Masino lands with an overhand left.
Lesmono throws a solid leg kick but Masino takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lesmono.
Lesmono tries for a takedown but Masino circles away easily
and Masino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Masino scores with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesmono shoots and misses
and Masino counters with a nice uppercut.
Lesmono looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lesmono misses with a double jab
enabling Masino to counter with a crisp jab.
Masino works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lesmono tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Masino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lesmono falls off balance throwing a combination
and Masino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Masino.
Lesmono throws a sloppy head kick
and Masino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lesmono throws a lazy uppercut
and Masino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lesmono falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Masino to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Masino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Masino 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight for Don Masino!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Don Masino!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Don Masino!

Don Masino wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Don Masino, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.