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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rusty Kuntz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaisafa Masoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masoe has chosen Bang On by Boo Yaa Tribe as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 cm
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270 lbs
19 - 4 - 0 |
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177 cm
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277 lbs
20 - 4 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rusty Kuntz! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
20 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Gaisafa Masoe! The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kuntz throws an overhand right that lands on Masoe's shoulder, as Masoe tries to avoid the shot. Good leg kick by Masoe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kuntz throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Jab, jab by Masoe - just one landing. Kuntz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Masoe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Kuntz throws out a powerful jab. Masoe blocks a head kick by Kuntz.
Masoe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Masoe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kuntz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Masoe moves away from the strike by Kuntz. Kuntz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Masoe. That's going to slow Kuntz down. Kuntz throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round. Masoe throws a shot to the body.
Kuntz thows a left - swing and a miss! Masoe scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Masoe throws a leg kick but Kuntz sees it coming and checks it nicely. Kuntz throws a series of punches but Masoe avoids them all with ease. Kuntz throws a front kick that sends Masoe stumbling back into the cage. Masoe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kuntz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuntz moves out of range as Masoe strikes. Kuntz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Masoe is out of range. Kuntz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuntz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Masoe's hands. Kuntz moves forwards but Masoe connects with a nice, crisp jab. Kuntz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Masoe. Masoe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kuntz moves out of range of the strikes. Masoe throws a sloppy head kick and Kuntz counters with a series of strikes. Masoe will be more careful next time no doubt. Kuntz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masoe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kuntz's head. Rusty Kuntz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kuntz checks the leg kick nicely there.
A head kick by Kuntz misses letting Masoe counter with a right hand. Masoe lands a big head kick that sends Kuntz tumbling to the mat! Masoe takes a step backwards and waves Kuntz back to his feet - he wants the finish! Kuntz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuntz misses the shot to the body. Masoe lands a jab to the nose. Masoe fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kuntz takes one on the button.
Kuntz is rocked! Masoe moves out of range of the strikes. Masoe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Kuntz is breathing heavily. Kuntz moves away from the strike by Masoe. Masoe scores with a spinning back kick! Masoe lands a leg kick that knocks Kuntz off balance momentarily. Masoe is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kuntz had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Masoe feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Kuntz collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gaisafa Masoe! Gaisafa Masoe retains his heavyweight title! Gaisafa Masoe took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Hilo Clothing Co for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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