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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jed Masilungan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masilungan comes to the cage accompanied by Return to Strength. The crowd seem to be enjoying Rua's choice of entrance music: Don't Talk To Strangers. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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164 lbs
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172 cm
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165 lbs
21 - 8 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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ADCC Champion
Great elbows
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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
26 - 12 - 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
21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Rua!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masilungan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rua misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Masilungan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rua throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Rua misses.
Rua is looking to land body kicks.
Masilungan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rua with a poor takedown
and Masilungan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rua's knee momentarily.
Rua on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Masilungan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rua tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A combination from Masilungan does no damage.
Rua scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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 slips a jab from Rua.
Rua lands with a slapping head kick.
Rua fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Masilungan scores with a three punch combo!
Masilungan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Masilungan postures up in Rua's guard and throws a big left but Rua blocks it.
Masilungan wants to pass the guard but Rua is keeping the position.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Masilungan from controlling successfully.
Masilungan wants to pass the guard but Rua is keeping the position.
Masilungan looking to sit in guard and control but Rua gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua tries to stand but Masilungan is controlling from the bottom.
Rua decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rua misses the body punch
enabling Masilungan to counter with a crisp jab.
Masilungan lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rua shoots in looking for a takedown. Masilungan tries to sprawl out of it but Rua keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Masilungan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jed Masilungan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Rua.
Rua gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Masilungan is trying to drag Rua to the mat but Rua just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rua is looking to break free of the clinch but Masilungan has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rua.
Masilungan avoids the elbow strike from Rua, against the cage.
Masilungan is trying to pull guard but Rua has him pressed against the cage.
Masilungan jumps guard but Rua turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rua throws an elbow that misses.
Rua misses with an elbow strike.
Masilungan lands a hook that snaps the head of Rua backwards.
Rua misses with a knee strike.
Masilungan has hold of one of Rua's legs. Rua is fighting the takedown attempt but Masilungan gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Rua has control of Masilungan's left arm, preventing Masilungan from doing any damage.
Rua keeping full guard, as Masilungan tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Masilungan from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masilungan.
Masilungan swings for the body but Rua moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masilungan blocks a head kick by Rua.
Rua shoots in and drives through. Masilungan sprawls well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masilungan moves out of range of the strikes.
Masilungan works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jed Masilungan will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Masilungan slips under a jab from Rua.
Rua throws a series of strikes that have Masilungan backpedaling.
Masilungan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rua.
Rua misses with a leg kick
and Masilungan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rua's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masilungan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Masilungan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Masilungan is working for a kimura but Rua is defending it quite comfortably.
Rua blocking the ground and pound attempt from Masilungan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Masilungan.
Masilungan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Masilungan works his way into full mount!
A nice elbow there by Masilungan.
Masilungan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masilungan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan scoring with strikes but Rua is staying in there.
Rua holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Masilungan tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Masilungan thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Masilungan is landing with some decent strikes but Rua is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masilungan tries to control but Rua wriggling away.
Masilungan throwing strikes but Rua bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Masilungan tries to control but Rua wriggling away.
Masilungan thowing shots but they're missing.
Jed Masilungan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua is trying to stand up.
Rua is squirming around, avoiding Masilungan's attempts to control the action.
Masilungan working Rua over with strikes here.
Rua taking shots to the head.
Masilungan looking to ground and pound but Rua is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masilungan throws some wild stikes that Rua manages to avoid easily.
Masilungan scoring with strikes but Rua is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Masilungan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rua jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masilungan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rua as he jumps to the side.
Rua is looking to land body kicks.
Rua checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A head kick misses from Rua.
Rua misses with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Masilungan as he connects with a hook.
Masilungan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pedro Rua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rua looks for a takedown but Masilungan sprawls well.
Masilungan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masilungan moves out of range as Rua strikes.
Masilungan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masilungan checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan throws the left hand but Rua avoids the punch easily.
Rua rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Masilungan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rua scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rua is trying hard to land a takedown here. Masilungan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Masilungan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rua manages to avoid it.
Rua fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Masilungan is out of range.
Masilungan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rua circles away quickly and effectively.
Rua dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rua scores with a sloppy right hand. Masilungan should have avoided that one.
Masilungan lands a right hook to the body.
Masilungan with a hook.
Masilungan shoots in but Rua avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Masilungan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rua.
Pedro Rua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Rua misses with a left hand
and Masilungan counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masilungan with a nice cross.
Masilungan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rua.
Jed Masilungan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Rua.
Rua fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rua throws a push kick but Masilungan slaps the foot to one side.
Masilungan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masilungan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rua has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rua tries a head kick but it misses.
Masilungan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Masilungan.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Masilungan!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan connects with a single shot there.
Masilungan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pedro Rua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rua misses with a straight left.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Masilungan. Rua shrugs it off though.
Rua looks for a takedown but Masilungan sprawls well.
Rua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good shot there by Masilungan.
Rua on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rua moves out of range of the body kick from Masilungan.
Rua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masilungan blocks a low kick nicely.
Masilungan connects with a nice looking jab.
Rua walks into a left hand.
Rua motions for Masilungan to come forward. Rua throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jed Masilungan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua shoots in for a double leg but Masilungan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Masilungan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Masilungan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Masilungan lands a nice shot to the body.
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 throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rua throws a body kick that misses
and Masilungan counters with a two punch combo.
Nice shot by Masilungan.
Masilungan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rua sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rua jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Rua.
Masilungan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Masilungan throws a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jed Masilungan.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jed Masilungan!
Jed Masilungan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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