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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uriel Amok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaisafa Masoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Amok might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Devils. Masoe is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bang On by Boo Yaa Tribe. 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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277 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
44 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uriel Amok!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Gaisafa Masoe!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amok shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Masoe but Masoe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Masoe has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Amok is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Amok gets a double leg takedown into Masoe's guard.
Masoe is trying to control the position but Amok postures up.
Amok in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Masoe scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Masoe fakes the leg kick and cracks Amok in the body.
Masoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Amok.
Masoe throws a series of punches but Amok avoids them all with ease.
Amok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Amok.
Amok on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Uriel Amok has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masoe connects with a solid leg kick.
Masoe throws a series of punches but Amok avoids them all with ease.
Amok takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amok misses with an uppercut
and Masoe counters with a straight right hand.
Amok thows a body shot but no joy.
Amok checks a low kick from Masoe.
Masoe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Amok is able to avoid easily.
Masoe connects with a leg kick. Amok looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Masoe looks to land a body kick but Amok moved away.
Amok looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Amok throws a lazy right hand but Masoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amok missing with a left hand there. Masoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Amok fails to land the takedown.
Masoe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Amok manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Masoe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Masoe connects with a single shot there.
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!
Amok throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amok throws a leg kick
and Masoe counters with a slapping leg kick.
Masoe scores with a nice strike.
Amok on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Masoe defending well as Amok loads up on a big left hand.
Amok takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slapping leg kick lands for Masoe.
Amok connects with a body shot that sends Masoe's belly button to the back.
Amok is looking to chop away at Masoe's legs.
Amok misses with a looping right.
Masoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A clash of legs there as Amok blocks the low kick.
Masoe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Masoe throws a sloppy head kick and Amok moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Amok misses its intended target.
Crunch! Masoe slams his shin into Amok's torso.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amok pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masoe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Masoe throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice cross by Masoe.
Masoe throws a hook but Amok blocks it.
Masoe doesn't manage to clinch there - Amok circles away.
Masoe checks a low kick from Amok.
Amok lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Masoe.
Masoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amok stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Masoe.
Amok avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amok blocks a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Amok.
Masoe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Masoe wants to clinch.
Amok misses with a looping left.
Masoe throws a sloppy body shot
so Amok counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Amok engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Amok trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaisafa Masoe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Uriel Amok's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Amok takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Masoe.
Amok doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Masoe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Amok in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masoe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Uriel Amok's cut is getting worse.
Masoe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Amok.
Amok changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Masoe tries to avoid it but Amok manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Masoe to the ground. Masoe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Masoe throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Amok's head.
Masoe misses with a few strikes there.
Masoe scores with a head kick.
Masoe wants to land a leg kick but Amok is out of range.
A clash of legs there as Masoe blocks the low kick.
Masoe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Masoe misses with a right hand
and Amok counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Masoe!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masoe can't do much from the bottom here.
Amok wants to control for a moment but Masoe uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Amok works his way into side control.
Amok in side control, throwing shots but Masoe defends.
Amok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masoe keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Masoe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Masoe is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Amok is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Amok has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Amok looking to finish with strikes here!
Amok lands a big shot there that rocks Masoe but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
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!
Amok throwing strikes here but Masoe is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Amok unloads with some shots from mount but Masoe bucks and avoids them well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amok throwing strikes here but Masoe is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Amok there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Masoe blocking the ground and pound.
Masoe holds on to Amok as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Amok thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Masoe is desperately trying to improve his position but Amok has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amok thowing shots but they're missing.
Amok throws some wild stikes that Masoe manages to avoid easily.
Amok wants to control the pace but Masoe is squirming around nicely.
Masoe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Masoe avoids a series of strikes thrown by Amok.
Amok putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gaisafa Masoe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Uriel Amok's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Masoe leaves Amok with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Amok throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masoe counters with a straight right hand.
Amok is looking to slow Masoe down with leg kicks.
Amok stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Masoe.
A swing and a miss from Masoe.
Masoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Amok blocks a head kick by Masoe.
Nice takedown defense from Masoe. No joy for Amok on that attempt.
Masoe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Masoe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Masoe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Amok.
Gaisafa Masoe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Masoe throws a low kick but Amok avoids it.
Amok misses with a looping right.
Masoe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Amok's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masoe misses with a kick to the body
and Amok counters with a takedown into side control.
Masoe struggling a bit here.
Uriel Amok overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sloppy strikes there by Amok.
Sloppy strikes there by Amok.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masoe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Amok will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Amok in side control, throwing shots but Masoe defends.
The ground and pound from Amok seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masoe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Amok wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Amok working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Amok with the ground and pound but Masoe regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Masoe holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
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!
Amok trying to control from Masoe's half guard. Masoe has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Amok throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Masoe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Masoe wants to sweep here but Amok controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Amok throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Amok wants to control from the top but Masoe keeps moving.
Masoe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Amok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Masoe is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masoe is controlling Amok's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gaisafa Masoe was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Masoe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Masoe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Amok backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masoe throws a leg kick
and Amok counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Amok.
Amok looking to pass the guard.
Masoe working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Gaisafa Masoe just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Uriel Amok's cut.
That's time! Amok's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Masoe tries to clinch there but Amok circles away.
Masoe misses with the combination.
Amok looks to land a left hand but Masoe moved out of range nicely.
Amok lands a jab.
Masoe moves out of range of the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Amok.
Masoe misses with a looping right.
Masoe misses with a kick to the body
and Amok counters with a takedown into side control.
Amok working the head and body with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masoe regains half guard, as Amok was trying to land strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masoe trying to control from the bottom.
Amok not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Amok not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Masoe is positioning himself well to prevent Amok advancing to mount.
Amok missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Amok throwing shots but Masoe is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masoe controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Amok looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Amok is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Masoe!
Amok misses with a head shot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masoe is trying to escape the mount.
Amok connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amok lands a big shot there that rocks Masoe but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Masoe sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Masoe keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Amok with the ground and pound but Masoe uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Amok throws a strike but Masoe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Amok is looking to sweep but instead, Masoe has passed into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amok is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Masoe jumps into side control!
Amok tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Amok wants to control but Masoe postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriel Amok had his way with Gaisafa Masoe in that round.
The cut man is working on Uriel Amok's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Masoe misses with a head kick.
Amok throws a right and a left that both miss.
Amok pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Amok tries to score a power double leg takedown but Masoe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Amok somewhat.
Amok has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Masoe.
Masoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amok.
Masoe scores with a nice right hand.
Masoe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Masoe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Masoe.
Amok misses with a body punch
and Masoe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amok shoots in but Masoe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That kick from Masoe tenderised Amok's leg. Amok is trying to keep his angry face on.
Amok drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Masoe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Amok is one step ahead there.
Amok postures up in Masoe's guard and throws a big left but Masoe blocks it.
Amok throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Masoe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Masoe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Uriel Amok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amok landing some decent shots from guard.
Amok with a flurry of punches that miss.
Masoe wants to stand and escape but Amok is having none of it.
Amok wants to control from the top but Masoe keeps moving.
Amok cracks Masoe with a solid left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amok throwing strikes but missing.
Amok postures up in Masoe's guard and throws a big left but Masoe blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masoe keeping full guard, as Amok tries to pass.
Amok won't allow Masoe to get back to his feet.
Masoe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Masoe can't keep his opponent in guard - Amok advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Amok sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Masoe defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masoe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Amok is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Masoe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Amok.
Masoe is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Amok throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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 Uriel Amok.
I think Masoe 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaisafa Masoe!
Gaisafa Masoe is the new heavyweight champion!
Gaisafa Masoe was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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