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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jorje Slayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jed Masilungan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slayer's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Otep - Battle Ready. Masilungan has chosen Bound to Violence by Hatebreed as his entrance music. Jorje Slayer had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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177 cm
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163 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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179 cm
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167 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorje Slayer! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jed Masilungan! The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Masilungan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Slayer shoots for a double leg takedown but Masilungan sprawls well. He's pushed Slayer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Slayer shoots in and drives through. Masilungan sprawls well. Slayer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorje Slayer. That's going to take a lot out of him. Slayer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Slayer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Masilungan swivels and escapes. Masilungan stuffs the takedown attempt from Slayer. Slayer gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Slayer fails to land the takedown. Masilungan scores with a head kick.
Slayer misses with a takedown attempt - Masilungan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Slayer tries for a takedown but Masilungan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Slayer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Masilungan lands a head kick!
Slayer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Slayer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Masilungan is fending him off so far but Slayer persists. Nope, Masilungan circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Masilungan throws a nice outside leg kick. Slayer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Masilungan as he jumps to the side. Slayer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Masilungan swivels and escapes. Masilungan throws a leg kick that misses. Slayer shoots for a double leg takedown but Masilungan sprawls well. He's pushed Slayer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Slayer tries for a takedown but Masilungan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Slayer throws a leg kick and Masilungan counters with an outside leg kick.
Slayer misses with a double jab
and Masilungan counters with an inside leg kick. Slayer with a lazy takedown attempt and Masilungan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A knee to the head by Masilungan.
Slayer tries to pull guard but Masilungan holds him up against the cage and eventually Slayer drops back down to his feet.
Slayer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Masilungan smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Masilungan dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fight moves into the clinch position. Slayer tries for a takedown but Masilungan manages to get underhooks.
Slayer tries to score a body lock takedown but Masilungan shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Masilungan stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Slayer has Masilungan pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Slayer pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Masilungan tumbling to the mat - Slayer dives into Masilungan's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Masilungan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slayer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slayer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Masilungan is looking for a triangle but Slayer pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Masilungan wants to get back to his feet but Slayer is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Masilungan looking for a guillotine here but Slayer defends easily.
Masilungan tries to land a sweep but no joy. Slayer trying to control but Masilungan is working from the bottom. Slayer 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. Slayer wants to pass the guard but Masilungan is keeping the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Slayer tries for a takedown but Masilungan circles away easily and Masilungan counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Slayer is lucky that one didn't land flush. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorje Slayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Masilungan throws a low kick but Slayer avoids it. Slayer has his takedown stuffed and Masilungan counters with an inside leg kick. Slayer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Masilungan's guard. 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. Slayer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Masilungan has his foot on Slayer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Slayer works his way back into a safe position though. Slayer won't allow Masilungan to get back to his feet. Slayer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Masilungan, up you get! Masilungan is breathing heavily. Slayer has his takedown stuffed and Masilungan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Slayer's knee momentarily. Slayer doesn't succeed with the takedown and Masilungan counters with a body kick that stops Slayer in his tracks momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Slayer tries for a takedown but Masilungan circles away easily and Masilungan counters with a flying knee. Nice. Slayer misses with a takedown attempt and Masilungan counters with a leg kick. Slayer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Slayer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Slayer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Masilungan counters into the clinch. Nicely done. 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 Jorje Slayer will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Slayer doesn't succeed with the takedown and Masilungan counters with a head kick. That will keep Slayer thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Slayer fails with the takedown and Masilungan counters with a low kick, right behind Slayer 's knee. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Slayer fails with the takedown and Masilungan counters with a nice leg kick. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorje Slayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Masilungan gets in close and instigates a clinch. Slayer letting Masilungan take a breather here. Knees in the clinch landing for Masilungan.
Masilungan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Slayer up against the cage. Masilungan scores a nice knee to the body.
Slayer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Masilungan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Masilungan stalling in the clinch.
Masilungan lands a knee to the body.
Masilungan taking a breather. Slayer fails to pull guard.
Slayer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Slayer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Masilungan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Masilungan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Slayer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Masilungan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Slayer keeping full guard, as Masilungan tries to pass. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Slayer working for a triangle but Masilungan defends it easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Both fighters are breathing heavily. Masilungan gets to his feet. Slayer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Slayer fails with the takedown and Masilungan counters with a body kick. Jed Masilungan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A nice inside leg kick there by Masilungan. That's going to slow Slayer down. Some bone on bone action there as Slayer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Slayer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Masilungan counters by clinching up. Masilungan pressing his opponent against the cage. Masilungan trying to land knees to the body.
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. Masilungan is pressed up against the cage. Slayer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Masilungan down to the mat. Masilungan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Slayer throws a leg kick and Masilungan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Slayer's knee momentarily. Slayer with a poor takedown and Masilungan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Excellent takedown into side control there by Slayer. Masilungan tries to improve position but can't. Slayer lands some shots froms side control. Masilungan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Slayer works his way into side control. Masilungan tries to buck Slayer off but Slayer is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight! Jed Masilungan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Masilungan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29 Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29 Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jed Masilungan!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
27% |
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