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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jed Masilungan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masilungan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dead End. Jed Masilungan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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167 lbs
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152 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jed Masilungan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabricio Santana!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masilungan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Santana backs up against the cage.
It looks like Fabricio Santana has been cut.
Santana shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Masilungan as he avoids it easily.
Masilungan misses with a hook. Santana ducked under it nicely.
Masilungan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Masilungan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santana moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Masilungan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Masilungan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Santana avoids a punch combination nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Santana blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan looks to throw the jab but Santana is out of range.
Masilungan misses with a leg kick.
Santana shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Masilungan defends it nicely.
Masilungan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santana tries to score a power double leg takedown but Masilungan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Santana somewhat.
Jed Masilungan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabricio Santana.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Santana slips a jab and a cross from Masilungan.
Santana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masilungan.
Santana checks a leg kick nicely.
Masilungan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Santana misses the body punch
and Masilungan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Santana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masilungan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Masilungan.
Santana closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Masilungan ducks under a wild hook from Santana.
A telegraphed right hand from Masilungan misses the target.
Santana avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Masilungan.
Santana looks to land a combination. Masilungan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Santana misses with a combination
and Masilungan counters with a left and a right that stings Santana.
Jab by Masilungan.
Masilungan throws a head kick but Santana moves out of range.
Masilungan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Santana fails with the takedown
and Santana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Masilungan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Masilungan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fabricio Santana's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Masilungan misses with a kick to the body.
Masilungan lands with a good body shot.
Masilungan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Santana avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Santana takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Masilungan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jed Masilungan is winning the standup battle so far.
Santana avoids a punch combination nicely.
Masilungan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana avoids the body shot from Masilungan.
Jed Masilungan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A solid leg kick lands there for Masilungan.
Masilungan checks a low kick from Santana.
Santana with a lazy takedown attempt
and Masilungan counters with a series of strikes. Santana will be more careful next time no doubt.
Santana takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Masilungan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Masilungan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masilungan.
Masilungan missing with a left hand there. Santana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jed Masilungan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masilungan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Santana on the side of the head.
Masilungan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masilungan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Masilungan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masilungan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana shoots in and bounces Masilungan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Santana drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Santana jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Santana is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Santana wants to pass the guard but Masilungan is keeping the position.
Santana won't allow Masilungan to get back to his feet.
Masilungan is trying to keep Santana in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Masilungan has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Santana off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A decent looking cross lands there for Masilungan.
That has opened up Fabricio Santana's cut even more.
Masilungan with a jab.
Santana fails with the takedown
and Masilungan counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santana takes one to the chin there.
Santana shoots and misses
and Masilungan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Masilungan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fabricio Santana's cut.
That's time! Masilungan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Masilungan misses with a kick to the body.
Masilungan throws a head kick that misses.
Santana needs to keep his hands up - Masilungan had a free shot at his head there.
Santana slips a jab from Masilungan.
Masilungan throws out a loose jab but Santana uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masilungan just misses with a punch to the body.
Masilungan connects with the punch.
Santana avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santana slips under a jab from Masilungan.
Masilungan throws and low kick but Santana moves out of range easily.
Masilungan throws a chopping leg kick but Santana manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Masilungan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Santana counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Masilungan is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan is pressing down on Santana's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Santana must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Santana won't allow Masilungan to sweep him here.
Masilungan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Santana is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santana postures up.
Santana drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Masilungan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Santana has Masilungan in his guard.
Masilungan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santana has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Masilungan has managed to get both his arms back between Santana's legs - danger averted.
Masilungan gets to his feet. Santana looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Masilungan throws a series of punches but Santana avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Masilungan misses.
Masilungan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santana tries for a takedown but Masilungan circles away easily
and Masilungan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Santana with a poor takedown
and Masilungan counters with a big head kick but Santana shrugs it off.
Masilungan tries to bum rush Santana with a series of wild strikes but Santana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Santana on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana needs to keep his hands up - Masilungan had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Masilungan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jab from Masilungan.
Santana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Masilungan throws a hook but Santana avoids it easily.
Santana checks a leg kick.
Jed Masilungan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masilungan throws a jab when Santana was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Masilungan clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Fabricio Santana's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Masilungan throws out a loose jab but Santana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masilungan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Santana tries for a takedown but Masilungan circles away easily
and Santana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Santana is rocked!
Santana on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Santana is still on wobbly legs! Can Masilungan finish him?
The cut above Fabricio Santana's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Masilungan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santana manages to avoid it.
Santana seems to have recovered his senses.
Santana tries for a takedown but Masilungan circles away easily
and Masilungan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan misses the jab.
Masilungan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masilungan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A leg kick checked by Santana.
Santana slips under a jab from Masilungan.
Santana blocks a leg kick.
Masilungan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Santana with a poor takedown
and Masilungan counters with an outside leg kick.
Jed Masilungan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabricio Santana.
Santana blocks a jab.
Santana with a poor takedown
and Masilungan counters with a straight right hand.
Masilungan looks to land a left hand but Santana moved out of range nicely.
Masilungan misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Masilungan misses.
Masilungan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan looks to land a combination but Santana avoids it well.
Masilungan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Santana slips a jab and a cross from Masilungan.
Santana takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Masilungan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Masilungan throws a body kick that misses.
Santana fails with the takedown
letting Masilungan counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan misses with a wild body shot.
Masilungan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santana can do to turn this around?
Masilungan throws a series of punches but Santana avoids them all with ease.
A jab lands there for Masilungan.
Masilungan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Masilungan throws a head kick that misses.
Masilungan cracks Santana with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Masilungan had his way with Fabricio Santana in that round.
The cut man is working on Fabricio Santana's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Masilungan lunges at Santana with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Santana's hand.
Masilungan throws a low kick, looking for Santana's leg but Santana calmly moves out of range.
Masilungan throws a looping overhand right but Santana ducks down to avoid it.
Masilungan throws a hook but Santana blocks it.
Santana shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Masilungan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Masilungan counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Masilungan throws the left hand but Santana avoids the punch easily.
Masilungan misses with a hook. Santana ducked under it nicely.
Santana has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Masilungan's corner calls for a 1-2. Masilungan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Santana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masilungan.
Masilungan looks to throw the jab but Santana is out of range.
Santana with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Masilungan to score with a decent uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Santana takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fabricio Santana's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Masilungan tries a head kick but it misses.
Masilungan misses with a hook. Santana ducked under it nicely.
Masilungan throws a nice head kick!
Masilungan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Masilungan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan throws a series of punches but Santana moves out of range.
Masilungan throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from Masilungan misses.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Santana tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Santana has his takedown stuffed
and Masilungan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jed Masilungan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabricio Santana.
Masilungan misses with a two punch combination.
Jed Masilungan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four 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.
Santana misses with a takedown
and Masilungan counters with a body kick.
Masilungan scores with a shot to the body.
Santana fails with the takedown
and Santana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fabricio Santana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Masilungan is looking to slow Santana down with leg kicks.
Masilungan misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jed Masilungan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Masilungan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 50:43
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 50:43
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jed Masilungan!
Jed Masilungan retains his lightweight title!
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