PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesh Masilungan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Nelson (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 Heaven Hell. Nelson has chosen Stephen Lynch - Special Ed as his entrance music. Ed Nelson has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Masilungan
vs
Nelson

167 cm
31
142 lbs
28 - 8 - 0

175 cm
28
152 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

Milwaukee's Best 160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jesh Masilungan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ed Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masilungan.
Masilungan moves out of range of the strikes.
Masilungan moves out of range of the strikes.
Nelson throws a poor cross that misses
and Masilungan counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nelson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jab from Nelson.
Nelson with a poor takedown
and Masilungan counters with a good low kick that Nelson was not able to check.
Masilungan misses with a double jab
and Nelson counters with a nice uppercut.
Masilungan thows a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Masilungan misses.
Masilungan lands a nice looking body shot.
Masilungan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nelson eats them both and turns towards Masilungan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nelson closes the distance and clinches up with Masilungan, looking for a takedown. Nelson pushes Masilungan against the cage but Masilungan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Masilungan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nelson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masilungan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan looks to land a left hand but Nelson moved out of range nicely.
Nelson misses with a hook
and Masilungan counters with a stiff right hand.
Nelson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masilungan.
Masilungan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Masilungan staying out of range there.
Nelson takes a swing at Masilungan's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Nelson misses the target.
A combination from Nelson does no damage.
Nelson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Masilungan.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Masilungan.
Nelson throws a right hand that misses
and Masilungan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nelson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson shoots in looking for a takedown but Masilungan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nelson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jesh Masilungan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Nelson.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt.
Nelson blocks a jab.
Nelson misses with a left hand
and Nelson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nelson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Masilungan.
Masilungan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nelson 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Masilungan takes the fight into the clinch.
Nelson wants to stall.
Masilungan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan misses with a punch to the body.
Masilungan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nelson blocks a body shot from Masilungan.
Nelson tries to pull guard but Masilungan holds him up against the cage and eventually Nelson drops back down to his feet.
Masilungan scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Masilungan as the two fighters clinch.
Masilungan stalls.
Nelson is trying to pull guard but Masilungan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nelson is trying to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Masilungan.
Nelson blocks a body shot from Masilungan.
Nelson misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Masilungan.
Nelson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Masilungan prevents a body shot from Nelson.
Nelson is trying to break the clinch but Masilungan is controlling him.
Masilungan lands with a light punch inside.
Nelson struggles to land a body shot inside as Masilungan controls his hands.
Masilungan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nelson.
A left hand lands to the body for Masilungan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Masilungan.
Masilungan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Masilungan prevents a body shot from Nelson.
Nelson misses with a punch on the inside.
Masilungan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson struggles to land a body shot inside as Masilungan controls his hands.
Masilungan lands a nice shot to the body.

Nelson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Masilungan defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nelson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Masilungan misses with a wild combination.
Masilungan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nelson will feel that in the morning.
Masilungan slips a jab from Nelson.
Masilungan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masilungan. Nelson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Masilungan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nelson slips a straight right by Masilungan.
Masilungan tries to land a leg kick but Nelson saw it coming and moves away.
Masilungan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nelson.
Masilungan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nelson throws a lazy right hand but Masilungan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson throws a poor cross that misses
and Masilungan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Masilungan, as that shot connected.
A jab from Masilungan does it's job there.
Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masilungan.
Nelson throws a body punch but Masilungan moves out of range.
Jesh Masilungan is winning the standup battle so far.
Nelson just misses with a punch to the body.

Nelson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nelson postures up.
Nelson preventing the sweep.
Masilungan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nelson manages to get himself to full guard.
Masilungan wants to stand but Nelson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nelson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nelson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson looking for a sweep. Not yet Nelson, not yet.
Nelson pulls Masilungan in close to prevent any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fighters circling - Nelson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masilungan moves out of range as Nelson strikes.
Masilungan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ed Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masilungan connects with a solid leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan scores with a jab to the body.
Masilungan leaves Nelson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Masilungan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nelson.
Some wild striking there from Masilungan.
Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masilungan ducks under a wild hook from Nelson.
Nelson misses with a straight left.
Nelson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Masilungan.
Masilungan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nelson.
Nelson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Masilungan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jesh Masilungan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throws a series of punches but Masilungan avoids them all with ease.
Nelson blocks a head kick by Masilungan.
Nelson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Masilungan throws a body kick that misses.
Masilungan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nelson swings for the body but Masilungan moves out of range.
Masilungan drops his hands momentarily and Nelson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Masilungan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Masilungan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nelson. That did some damage!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masilungan wants to clinch up but Nelson keeps it at a distance.
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!
Masilungan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jesh Masilungan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Nelson misses with a hook.
Nelson misses with a looping right.
Nelson throws an overhand right that lands on Masilungan's shoulder, as Masilungan tries to avoid the shot.
Masilungan moves away from the strike by Nelson.
Nelson fails to land the takedown.
Masilungan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nelson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Masilungan circles away.
Nelson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A combination from Nelson does no damage.
Masilungan looks to land a left hand but Nelson moved out of range nicely.
Masilungan tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nelson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masilungan scores with a push kick.
Nelson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Masilungan.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but Masilungan shows good takedown defense.
Jesh Masilungan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Nelson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Masilungan.
Masilungan throws a one two combo.
Nelson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Masilungan on the side of the head.
Masilungan defending well as Nelson loads up on a big left hand.
Nelson misses with a hook
and Masilungan counters with a good low kick that Nelson was not able to check.
Nelson walks into a straight right hand from Masilungan.
A jab from Nelson misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Masilungan lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Masilungan.
Nelson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Masilungan scores with a jab to the body.
Masilungan jabs Nelson right on the nose. Nelson blinks but takes it well.

Masilungan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nelson struggles to land a body shot inside as Masilungan controls his hands.
Nelson lands a hook that snaps the head of Masilungan backwards.
Nelson is trying to pull guard but Masilungan has him pressed against the cage.
Nelson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Masilungan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nelson trying to control the position but instead, Masilungan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nelson into the cage.
Masilungan lands a left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan lands with a light punch inside.

Masilungan breaks the clinch.
Nelson lands an overhand right.
Masilungan misses with a head kick.
Masilungan misses with a two punch combination.
Nelson throws a hook but Masilungan blocks it.
Masilungan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Masilungan looks to land a combination. Nelson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nelson throws out a loose jab but Masilungan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masilungan scores with a head kick. Nelson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Masilungan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throws a jab but it's blocked by Masilungan.
Masilungan throws out a leg kick but Nelson moves out of range and Masilungan only half commits.
Masilungan cracks Nelson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Masilungan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nelson's sensitive parts.
Masilungan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nelson.
Nelson misses with a combination
and Masilungan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson walks into a straight right hand from Masilungan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson misses with a hook
and Masilungan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Nelson is rocked!
Masilungan cracks Nelson on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Nelson falls backwards against the cage. Masilungan follows up with more strikes that drop Nelson to his knees. Masilungan keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Nelson! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesh Masilungan!
Jesh Masilungan retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Jesh Masilungan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.