PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Khal Tiberio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesh Masilungan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masilungan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Heaven Hell. Jesh Masilungan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Tiberio
vs
Masilungan

168 cm
23
154 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

167 cm
37
159 lbs
32 - 13 - 1

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Khal Tiberio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jesh Masilungan!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masilungan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Masilungan swats away the attempt to clinch by Tiberio.
Tiberio fails to land the takedown.
A cross from Masilungan lands.
Tiberio drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Masilungan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Masilungan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tiberio.
Nice takedown defense from Masilungan. No joy for Tiberio on that attempt.
Tiberio shoots in but Masilungan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khal Tiberio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tiberio misses with a left hand
and Masilungan counters with a good low kick that Tiberio was not able to check.
Masilungan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Masilungan lands with an uppercut that bounces Tiberio off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masilungan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Masilungan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tiberio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Masilungan lands a nice shot to the body.
Masilungan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tiberio doesn't seem bothered though.
Tiberio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Masilungan paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiberio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tiberio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Masilungan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown by Tiberio or perhaps it was just good defense by Masilungan which made him look bad.
Tiberio takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Masilungan throws a leg kick which misses Tiberio's front leg but catches the back leg as Tiberio tries to avoid it.
Tiberio is trying hard to land a takedown here. Masilungan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Masilungan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Masilungan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tiberio takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tiberio is defended easily by Masilungan.

Tiberio has managed to clinch.
Masilungan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Masilungan receives a warning from the referee for stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on Masilungan's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Masilungan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiberio is trying to maintain a safe position but Masilungan gets an underhook and turns Tiberio into the cage.
Masilungan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tiberio up against the cage.
Tiberio is looking to take this one to the mat.
Masilungan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Masilungan stops a takedown attempt from Tiberio.
Masilungan has Tiberio pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jesh Masilungan.
Masilungan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tiberio gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Masilungan.
Masilungan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiberio looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tiberio darts in looking for a takedown but Masilungan gets double underhooks and turns Tiberio into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tiberio is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The referee calls for Masilungan to work.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Masilungan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jesh Masilungan.
Tiberio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tiberio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Masilungan tries to avoid it but Tiberio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Masilungan to the ground. Masilungan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiberio tries to clinch there but Masilungan circles away.
Masilungan throws a right and a left that Tiberio avoids nicely.
Tiberio fails with a takedown attempt.
Masilungan lands a jab.
Masilungan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Masilungan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tiberio had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Masilungan connects with a solid leg kick.
Masilungan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiberio's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Masilungan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tiberio scrambles back to his feet.
Masilungan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tiberio under the eye.
Masilungan cracks Tiberio with an open hand slap.
Masilungan throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Masilungan dips to his left and cracks Tiberio with an uppercut!
Masilungan scoring well with a low kick there.
Tiberio has his takedown stuffed

and Masilungan counters with a single leg into guard. Tiberio didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tiberio has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tiberio there as he acknowledges the shot.
A lazy left from Masilungan finds it's target.
Tiberio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Masilungan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Masilungan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

It looks like Jesh Masilungan has been cut.
Tiberio shoots for a takedown but Masilungan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Masilungan scores with a punch to the head.
Masilungan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Tiberio closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Masilungan is trying to get back to his feet.
Masilungan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tiberio.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masilungan gets back to half guard.

Masilungan kicks Tiberio off and gets back to his feet.
Masilungan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tiberio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Masilungan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tiberio has time to react.
Tiberio takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tiberio shoots in for a takedown but Masilungan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan shoots in for a takedown but Tiberio shows good takedown defense.
Good leg kick by Masilungan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tiberio takes one to the chin there.
Masilungan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masilungan lands with a kick to the ribs.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tiberio doesn't manage to clinch there - Masilungan circles away.
Jesh Masilungan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Masilungan throws out a powerful jab.
Masilungan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tiberio's head.
Tiberio takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tiberio closes the distance and clinches up with Masilungan, looking for a takedown. Tiberio pushes Masilungan against the cage but Masilungan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khal Tiberio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masilungan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tiberio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Masilungan as he avoids it easily.
Tiberio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Masilungan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tiberio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tiberio takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheers as Masilungan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tiberio doesn't seem phased though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tiberio closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masilungan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Masilungan is looking to reverse the position.
Masilungan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tiberio thows a huge punch but Masilungan dodges it nicely.
Masilungan is staying active underneath Tiberio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Masilungan wants to get back to his feet.
Tiberio thows a huge punch but Masilungan dodges it nicely.
Masilungan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tiberio.
Masilungan trying to control but Tiberio postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tiberio with the ground and pound but Masilungan uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiberio won't allow Masilungan to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiberio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Masilungan wants to stand but Tiberio is controlling the position.

Masilungan has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Tiberio is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Masilungan looking to stall.
Tiberio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short uppercut from Masilungan.
Tiberio is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Masilungan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tiberio has Masilungan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Masilungan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Masilungan is trying to maintain a safe position but Tiberio gets an underhook and turns Masilungan into the cage.
Masilungan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tiberio tries to throw a body punch but Masilungan avoids it by throwing Tiberio back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan lands a nice shot to the body.
Tiberio misses with a punch to the body.
Masilungan cracks Tiberio with a nice body shot.
Tiberio drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Masilungan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Masilungan is struggling to control the position.
Masilungan prevents Tiberio from breaking the clinch.
Tiberio tries to score a body lock takedown but Masilungan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masilungan stalling.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tiberio as Masilungan tries to tie him up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Masilungan lands a body shot.
Masilungan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesh Masilungan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jesh Masilungan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Tiberio wants to clinch but Masilungan slips to the side

so Masilungan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Masilungan wants to control from the top but Tiberio keeps moving.
Tiberio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Masilungan wants to control from the top but Tiberio keeps moving.
Tiberio managing to control the position.
Jesh Masilungan has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Masilungan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jesh Masilungan wasn't active enough on the ground.
Masilungan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Masilungan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Masilungan lands with a nice body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan lands a nice looking body shot.
That kick from Masilungan tenderised Tiberio's leg. Tiberio is trying to keep his angry face on.
Masilungan cracks Tiberio with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tiberio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A solid leg kick lands there for Masilungan.

Masilungan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Masilungan working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Masilungan trying to control the action but Tiberio is working from the bottom.
Tiberio is being controlled here.
Tiberio is looking to reverse the position.
Tiberio is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tiberio regains half guard, as Masilungan was trying to land strikes.
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 is trying to control. Tiberio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiberio is looking to improve his position.
Masilungan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tiberio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tiberio wants to control but Masilungan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tiberio wants to get back to full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jesh Masilungan.
Masilungan throws a good cross that connects.
A chopping leg kick lands by Masilungan.
Masilungan lands a really nice looking cross but Tiberio seems unphased.
A jab from Masilungan finds it's way through Tiberio's defenses.
Tiberio shoots in looking for a takedown. Masilungan tries to sprawl out of it but Tiberio 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan lands a head shot.

Masilungan moves into the clinch.
Masilungan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Masilungan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tiberio tries a knee to the head but Masilungan blocks it.
Masilungan gets through Tiberio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Masilungan controlling the action here for a moment.
Tiberio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jesh Masilungan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan effectively controlling the action here.
Tiberio wants to take the fight to the mat but Masilungan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khal Tiberio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tiberio is trying to drag Masilungan to the mat but Masilungan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masilungan digs a right hand underneath Tiberio's ribcage. Tiberio let out a lung full of air as it connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesh Masilungan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Masilungan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesh Masilungan!
A victorious Jesh Masilungan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.