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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jesh Masilungan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamish MacNab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masilungan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Heaven Hell. Jesh Masilungan had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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147 lbs
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145 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hamish MacNab!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masilungan jabs at MacNab's body.
MacNab tries to clinch but Masilungan moves out of range.
MacNab fails to land with a series of punches.
MacNab tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Masilungan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from MacNab misses the target.
Masilungan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
MacNab wants to clinch.
MacNab takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Masilungan scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan swats away the attempt to clinch by MacNab.
MacNab tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Masilungan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Masilungan scores with a shot to the body.
MacNab jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacNab swings away with a body shot that misses
and Masilungan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacNab throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Masilungan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Masilungan throws a body punch but MacNab moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Masilungan.
Masilungan cracks MacNab with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
MacNab throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacNab looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacNab throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Masilungan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
MacNab wants to clinch but Masilungan slips to the side
and Masilungan counters with a thumping low kick.
Jesh Masilungan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacNab misses with a body punch
and Masilungan finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
MacNab is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Masilungan rather than just go for the knockout.
Masilungan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Masilungan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacNab wants to clinch up but Masilungan keeps it at a distance.
Masilungan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Masilungan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as MacNab backs up against the cage.
MacNab misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Masilungan misses with a hook.
Masilungan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from MacNab.
Masilungan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan lands with a kick to the ribs.
MacNab tries to close the distance and clinch up but Masilungan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MacNab moves in looking to clinch but Masilungan pushes him off.
MacNab doesn't manage to clinch there - Masilungan circles away.
Masilungan ducks under a wild hook from MacNab.
Masilungan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MacNab doesn't seem bothered though.
MacNab tries to close the distance and clinch but Masilungan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MacNab ducks under a wild hook from Masilungan.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Masilungan!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesh Masilungan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
MacNab misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masilungan.
Masilungan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Masilungan misses with a hook to the body
and MacNab counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - MacNab looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacNab tries to clinch up.
MacNab misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masilungan connects with a solid leg kick.
Hamish MacNab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masilungan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
MacNab throws a hook but Masilungan blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacNab fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masilungan manages to avoid it.
Masilungan throws a body punch but MacNab moves out of range.
MacNab checks a leg kick.
MacNab shoots in and drives through. Masilungan sprawls well.
MacNab shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Masilungan as he avoids it easily.
MacNab takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Masilungan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Masilungan.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacNab looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Masilungan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masilungan digs a good hook to MacNab's body.
Masilungan swats away the attempt to clinch by MacNab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from MacNab is defended easily by Masilungan.
Jesh Masilungan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamish MacNab.
Masilungan cracks MacNab with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacNab uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masilungan.
MacNab misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Masilungan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
MacNab misses with a looping right.
Masilungan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Masilungan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masilungan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Masilungan slips under a jab.
Masilungan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt MacNab.
Masilungan stuffs the takedown attempt from MacNab. MacNab gets slowly back to his feet.
Masilungan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck MacNab on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacNab tries to close the distance and clinch up but Masilungan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Masilungan looks to land a left hand but MacNab moved out of range nicely.
MacNab misses with an uppercut.
Masilungan slips under a jab from MacNab.
MacNab throws a left and a right that both miss
and Masilungan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps MacNab thinking.
MacNab is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacNab wants to clinch.
MacNab takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesh Masilungan dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Masilungan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
MacNab tries to clinch there but Masilungan circles away.
A swing and a miss from MacNab.
Masilungan thows a body shot but no joy.
MacNab shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Masilungan defends it nicely.
MacNab tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masilungan was well out of range. Poor timing from MacNab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacNab looks to land a right hand but Masilungan moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Masilungan misses.
Masilungan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Masilungan defending well as MacNab loads up on a big left hand.
MacNab fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masilungan manages to avoid it.
Masilungan misses with a body shot.
Masilungan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice defenses there by Masilungan.
Masilungan avoids the body shot from MacNab.
Masilungan lands a jab-cross combination.
That's two 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.
MacNab blocks a jab.
A shot to the body from Masilungan misses
and MacNab counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Masilungan thinking.
Masilungan throws a sloppy head kick and MacNab moves out of range easily.
Hamish MacNab has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacNab dodges the punch combination from Masilungan.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacNab looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacNab gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Masilungan counters with a straight right hand.
Masilungan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacNab ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masilungan moves away.
MacNab takes a swing at Masilungan's ribcage but misses.
MacNab rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Masilungan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Masilungan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Masilungan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Masilungan throws a sloppy head kick and MacNab moves out of range easily.
MacNab doesn't manage to clinch there - Masilungan circles away.
MacNab ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masilungan moves away.
Jesh Masilungan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
MacNab is trying desperately to land a takedown but Masilungan is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for MacNab.
MacNab fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Masilungan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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.
Masilungan digs a good body shot into MacNab's ribs.
MacNab takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
MacNab misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Masilungan counters with a good, hard body kick but MacNab shrugs it off.
MacNab looks to clinch
and Masilungan counters with a one-two to the body.
Masilungan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A left and a right from Masilungan both land. Nice combination.
Masilungan scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacNab moves in looking to clinch but Masilungan pushes him off.
MacNab wants to slow Masilungan down by chopping away at his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesh Masilungan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Masilungan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesh Masilungan!
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energy
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hype
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