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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesh Masilungan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renata Sobrawl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jesh Masilungan had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jesh Masilungan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renata Sobrawl!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobrawl looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Masilungan is fending him off so far but Sobrawl persists. Nope, Masilungan circles away and we're back to standing.
Sobrawl fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Masilungan misses with a low kick.
Sobrawl shoots in and drives through. Masilungan sprawls well.
Jesh Masilungan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renata Sobrawl.
Sobrawl looks for a takedown but Masilungan sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masilungan stuffs the takedown attempt from Sobrawl. Sobrawl gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobrawl fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sobrawl closes this distance looking for a takedown but Masilungan circles away.
Masilungan is looking to land body kicks.
Masilungan throws a leg kick but Sobrawl moved away.
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.
Sobrawl scores with a takedown into Masilungan's guard.
Sobrawl pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Masilungan is keeping the position for now.
Masilungan wants to sweep here but Sobrawl controlling him for the moment.
Sobrawl stops Masilungan from standing up.
Sobrawl drops back looking for a leg! Masilungan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Masilungan manages to kick Sobrawl off! Sobrawl jumps back into Masilungan's guard.
Sobrawl wants to control from the top but Masilungan keeps moving.
Masilungan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sobrawl is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sobrawl is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sobrawl scores with a takedown into Masilungan's guard.
Sobrawl passes into half guard.
Sobrawl seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Masilungan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sobrawl sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Masilungan misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Masilungan is pressing down on Sobrawl's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Masilungan is looking to stand up but Sobrawl isn't so interested in that idea.
Masilungan is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masilungan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sobrawl trying to control the position from guard on top but Masilungan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renata Sobrawl dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Masilungan tries to land a front kick but Sobrawl steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Masilungan fails to land with a series of punches.
Sobrawl shoots in for a double leg but Masilungan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sobrawl fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Sobrawl blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan thows a body kick. Sobrawl tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sobrawl changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Masilungan tries to avoid it but Sobrawl manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Masilungan to the ground. Masilungan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jesh Masilungan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renata Sobrawl.
Sobrawl shoots in looking for a takedown. Masilungan tries to sprawl out of it but Sobrawl keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Masilungan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Sobrawl with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobrawl ducks under a wild hook from Masilungan.
Sobrawl displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masilungan throws out the jab.
Masilungan stuffs the takedown attempt from Sobrawl. Sobrawl gets slowly back to his feet.
Masilungan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan stuffs the takedown attempt from Sobrawl. Sobrawl gets slowly back to his feet.
Sobrawl should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Sobrawl fails with a takedown attempt.
Sobrawl shoots in for a double leg but Masilungan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
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.
Sobrawl tries for a takedown but Masilungan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sobrawl tries for a takedown but Masilungan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Masilungan throws a right hand that Sobrawl ducks under and follows up with a left that Sobrawl also avoids with ease.
Sobrawl fails with a takedown attempt.
Renata Sobrawl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masilungan misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesh 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!
Nice sprawl there from Masilungan as Sobrawl shoots in.
Masilungan throws a body punch but Sobrawl moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Masilungan.
Sobrawl fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Masilungan misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masilungan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sobrawl moves out of range of the leg kick from Masilungan.
Masilungan lands a head shot.
Masilungan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sobrawl throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Masilungan's waist but Masilungan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sobrawl off to one side.
Jesh Masilungan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renata Sobrawl.
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.
Sobrawl drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sobrawl stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Masilungan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Masilungan wants to stand but Sobrawl is controlling the position.
Sobrawl tries to free his leg and advance position but Masilungan is retaining full guard.
Masilungan is looking to stand up but Sobrawl isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sobrawl trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Masilungan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Masilungan misses with a looping left.
Masilungan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Masilungan is looking to chop away at Sobrawl's legs.
Sobrawl shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Masilungan as he jumps to the side.
Masilungan misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sobrawl slips a jab and a cross from Masilungan.
Sobrawl shoots in for a double leg but Masilungan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sobrawl misses with a takedown attempt - Masilungan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masilungan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sobrawl moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesh Masilungan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Masilungan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesh Masilungan!
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RATING
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