PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gaisafa Masoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anatoli Valutchko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masoe's entrance music is Bang On by Boo Yaa Tribe. A fine choice. Valutchko is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Gimn Sovetskogo Sojuza. 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.

Masoe
vs
Valutchko

177 cm
24
287 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

204 cm
29
289 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gaisafa Masoe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anatoli Valutchko!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Valutchko.
Masoe misses with a lunging right hand
and Valutchko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Masoe thinking.
Valutchko misses with a looping right.
Masoe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Masoe has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Masoe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Valutchko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masoe manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Valutchko.
Masoe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Valutchko is able to avoid easily.
Valutchko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Masoe defends it nicely.
Valutchko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Masoe circles away.
Valutchko has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Masoe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Valutchko misses.
Valutchko shoots in looking for a takedown. Masoe tries to sprawl out of it but Valutchko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Masoe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gaisafa Masoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anatoli Valutchko.
Masoe tries to bum rush Valutchko with a series of wild strikes but Valutchko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masoe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Valutchko looks gassed!
Masoe tries to land a leg kick but Valutchko saw it coming and moves away.
Masoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Masoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masoe lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Masoe lands with a thumping leg kick.

Masoe forces Valutchko back against the cage and clinches.
Nice body punch from Masoe - that landed with a thud.
Valutchko letting Masoe take a breather here.
Masoe lands with a right to the head.
Masoe gets underhooks to prevent Valutchko's takedown attempt.
Masoe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Masoe digs a right hand into Valutchko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Valutchko's gas tank.
Masoe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Masoe lands a shot to the body.
Masoe stalling.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Masoe for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masoe lands a body shot.
Masoe scores a nice knee to the body.
Masoe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Valutchko.
Masoe scores with a shot to the side of Valutchko's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Masoe.
Masoe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Masoe.
Masoe pushes Valutchko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Masoe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Masoe.
Masoe pressing his opponent against the cage.
A body shot lands from Masoe.
Masoe digs a right hand underneath Valutchko's ribcage. Valutchko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Masoe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Masoe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Masoe cracks Valutchko with a nice body shot.
Masoe missing with knees to the body.
Masoe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masoe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Masoe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Valutchko is trying to push Masoe away but Masoe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right hook to the body lands for Masoe.
Masoe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Valutchko.
Masoe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valutchkos head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Masoe lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Masoe on the inside.
Masoe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Valutchko tries to break the clinch but Masoe is controlling the position.
Valutchko can't break the clinch.
Masoe is pressed up against the cage. Valutchko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Masoe down to the mat. Masoe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Valutchko tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Valutchko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Valutchko moves away from the strike by Masoe.
Nice body kick from Masoe.
The crowd cheers as Masoe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Valutchko doesn't seem phased though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valutchko is trying desperately to land a takedown but Masoe is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Valutchko.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Masoe, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masoe connects with a jab.
Valutchko takes one to the chin there.
Valutchko takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Masoe is looking to slow Valutchko down with leg kicks.
Masoe cracks the inside of Valutchko's front leg.
Masoe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Valutchko. That did some damage!
Valutchko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Masoe throws a leg kick which misses Valutchko's front leg but catches the back leg as Valutchko tries to avoid it.
Valutchko with a poor takedown
and Masoe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Masoe misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Masoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valutchko.
Masoe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Valutchko tries for a takedown but Masoe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Masoe.
Valutchko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masoe.
Masoe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Valutchko checks it well.
Valutchko moves out of range as Masoe throws a body kick.
Valutchko misses the body punch
and Masoe counters with a nice leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Masoe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masoe throws a solid leg kick but Valutchko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Masoe.
Valutchko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Masoe.
Anatoli Valutchko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masoe wants to clinch.
Masoe cracks the inside of Valutchko's front leg.
Valutchko is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Masoe closes the distance and clinches.
Valutchko wants a takedown but no success here.
The referee calls for Masoe to work.
Valutchko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gaisafa Masoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anatoli Valutchko.
Masoe pushes Valutchko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Masoe cracks Valutchko with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Masoe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Valutchko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Masoe.
Masoe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Valutchko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Valutchko wants a takedown but no success here.
Masoe taking a breather.
Masoe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valutchko backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masoe lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Anatoli Valutchko has been cut.
Masoe scores with a hook to the body.
Masoe lands a knee to the body.
Masoe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Masoe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valutchko can do to turn this around?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Masoe.
Masoe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Valutchko.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masoe lands with a short shot to the head.
Masoe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Masoe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Masoe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Masoe lands a right hand.
Masoe lands a body shot.
Valutchko tries to break free but Masoe pushes him back against the cage.
Masoe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Valutchko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Masoe pushes Valutchko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Masoe lands a body shot.
Masoe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Masoe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valutchkos head.
Masoe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Masoe scores with a shoulder strike.
Masoe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Valutchko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Valutchko takes an elbow to the forehead.
Masoe lands an elbow inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Masoe takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Masoe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Masoe lands an uppercut.
Masoe stops a takedown attempt from Valutchko.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masoe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valutchko backwards.
Good body shot from Masoe.
A shot in the inside from Masoe.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Masoe.
Masoe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Valutchko.
Valutchko letting Masoe take a breather here.
Valutchko is trying to break free.
Nice body punch from Masoe - that landed with a thud.
Masoe is pushing Valutchko up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Valutchko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hand to the body from Masoe.
Masoe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Valutchko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Masoe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short uppercut from Masoe.
A short right from Masoe on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Masoe.
Masoe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valutchko backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masoe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valutchko backwards.
Masoe working Valutchko over with knees to the body.
Masoe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knees to the body from Masoe.
Masoe leaning his opponent against the cage.
Masoe is leaning against Valutchko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Masoe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Masoe wants to stall.
Masoe keeps control of Valutchko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Valutchko tries to score a body lock takedown but Masoe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gaisafa Masoe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Masoe stops a takedown attempt from Valutchko.
Masoe is leaning against Valutchko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Masoe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Masoe scores with a shoulder strike.
Valutchko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Masoe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Masoe.
A short right from Masoe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaisafa Masoe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anatoli Valutchko's cut.
That's time! Masoe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Masoe does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Valutchko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Masoe doesn't seem bothered though.
Valutchko throws a lazy right hand but Masoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valutchko misses with a hook.
Masoe misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Valutchko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masoe misses with a body kick.
Masoe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Masoe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valutchko misses with a left hand
and Masoe counters with a leg kick.
Gaisafa Masoe is winning the standup battle so far.
Masoe tries to land a front kick but Valutchko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Valutchko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valutchko slips a straight right by Masoe.
Masoe looks to throw the jab but Valutchko is out of range.
Valutchko shoots in for a double leg but Masoe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valutchko misses with a jab to the body
and Masoe counters with a left to the body.
Valutchko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Masoe.
Masoe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Valutchko moves away from the strike by Masoe.
Masoe wants to clinch.
Masoe throws a low kick but Valutchko moves out of range easily.
Valutchko looks to throw the jab but Masoe is out of range.
Masoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valutchko moves away.
A jab from Masoe misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Masoe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Masoe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Masoe, right into the meat.
Valutchko moves away from the strike by Masoe.
Valutchko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valutchko throws a shot from downtown. Masoe moves away and avoids it.
Valutchko throws a nice looking combination but Masoe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Masoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valutchko looks to land a right hand but Masoe moved out of range.
Masoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good leg kick by Masoe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Masoe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Masoe misses the jab.
Valutchko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Masoe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valutchko sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masoe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Valutchko.
Masoe looks for the body kick but Valutchko saw that one coming.
Valutchko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masoe.
Valutchko moves out of range of the body kick from Masoe.
Masoe misses with a double jab

so Valutchko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Masoe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Valutchko is stalling in the full guard.
Valutchko tries to free his leg and advance position but Masoe is retaining full guard.
Masoe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masoe keeping moving, preventing Valutchko from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Anatoli Valutchko has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Masoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Masoe thuds a left hand into Valutchko's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valutchko avoids a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valutchko misses with a wild combination.
Masoe throws a leg kick but Valutchko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaisafa Masoe clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Anatoli Valutchko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Valutchko lands with a cross.
Masoe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Masoe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Masoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Masoe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Valutchko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Masoe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masoe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice body kick there by Masoe.
Masoe is looking to chop away at Valutchko's legs.
Masoe tries to bum rush Valutchko with a series of wild strikes but Valutchko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Masoe connects with a jab.
Valutchko is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The fighters circling - Masoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Masoe clinches up against the cage.
Valutchko working hard to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valutchko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Masoe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Masoe throws a knee to the head but misses.
A hook to the body from Masoe.
Valutchko takes a shot to the head.
Masoe is working Valutchko over against the cage.
Masoe scores with a hook to the body.
Masoe lands with a left to the head.
Masoe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Masoe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Masoe pushes Valutchko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Masoe pressing his opponent against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masoe looking to throw knees to the head but Valutchko is blocking nicely.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Valutchko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Masoe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Masoe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Masoe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Valutchko up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Masoe.
Masoe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Masoe misses with a knee strike.
Masoe is pressed up against the cage. Valutchko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Masoe down to the mat. Masoe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Masoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valutchko moves away.
Valutchko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Valutchko moves out of range as Masoe throws a body kick.
Masoe throws a front kick aimed at Valutchko's knee but Valutchko avoids it well.
Masoe throws a head kick that misses.
Valutchko misses with a combination
and Masoe counters with a leg kick.
Valutchko misses with a lunging right hand
and Masoe counters with a good, hard body kick but Valutchko shrugs it off.
Masoe throws an overhand right that lands on Valutchko's shoulder, as Valutchko tries to avoid the shot.
Valutchko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Masoe finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valutchko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Masoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Masoe tries a head kick but it misses.
Masoe tries a head kick but it misses.
Masoe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Valutchko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Masoe swivels and escapes.
Gaisafa Masoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anatoli Valutchko.
Masoe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Valutchko misses with a lunging right hand
and Masoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Masoe scores with the left hand. Valutchko knows he should have avoided that one.
Valutchko misses with a hook
and Masoe counters with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valutchko ducks under a wild hook from Masoe.
Masoe throws a head kick but Valutchko moves out of range.
Valutchko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valutchko throws a sloppy body shot
and Masoe counters with a slapping leg kick.
Valutchko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Masoe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Masoe stalling.
Valutchko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A knee to the head by Masoe.
Masoe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Masoe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Masoe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Masoe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Masoe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Masoe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Masoe controlling the action here for a moment.
Masoe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Valutchko avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Valutchko gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Valutchko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masoe keeps working.
Masoe is looking for a sweep. Valutchko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaisafa Masoe had his way with Anatoli Valutchko in that round.
The cut man is working on Anatoli Valutchko's cut.
That's time! Masoe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Masoe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Masoe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Masoe, right into the meat.
Valutchko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Valutchko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Valutchko thows a body shot but no joy.
Valutchko thuds a left hand into Masoe's body.
Valutchko has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Masoe.
A good leg kick by Masoe.
Masoe misses with a low kick.
Masoe throws a looping overhand right but Valutchko ducks down to avoid it.
Valutchko swings widly with a right hand
and Masoe finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Valutchko is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Masoe throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masoe is looking to clinch but Valutchko is avoiding it.
Valutchko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Masoe counters with a nice low kick that buckles Valutchko's knee momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masoe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Valutchko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Masoe connects with a leg kick. Valutchko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Masoe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Masoe is looking to slow Valutchko down with leg kicks.
Some wild striking there from Masoe.
Masoe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Valutchko.
Masoe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valutchko misses with the combination.
Masoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masoe wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valutchko swings widly with a right hand
and Masoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valutchko moves out of range of the leg kick from Masoe.
Valutchko misses with a hook
and Masoe counters with an inside leg kick.
Anatoli Valutchko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masoe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Masoe scores with a leg kick.
Valutchko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masoe.
Gaisafa Masoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masoe throws a shot from downtown. Valutchko moves away and avoids it.
Masoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice defenses there by Valutchko.
Masoe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Masoe lands a nice looking body shot.
Masoe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Masoe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masoe looks to land a right hand but Valutchko moved out of range.
Masoe misses the jab.
Masoe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Valutchko's sensitive parts.
Masoe lands a really nice looking cross but Valutchko seems unphased.
An inside leg kick lands from Masoe.
Masoe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masoe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Valutchko is rocked!
An inside leg kick lands from Masoe.
Masoe connects with the punch.
Valutchko is still on wobbly legs! Can Masoe finish him?
Masoe misses with a head kick.
Valutchko seems to have recovered his senses.
Valutchko throws a poor cross that misses

and Masoe moves into the clinch.
Masoe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valutchko backwards.
Valutchko is working for takedown but Masoe is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masoe lands a nice shot to the body.
Masoe scores with a hook to the body.
Masoe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Valutchko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Masoe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valutchko backwards.
Masoe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valutchko backwards.
Masoe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Valutchko up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Masoe.
A short uppercut from Masoe.
Valutchko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Masoe scores with a shot to the side of Valutchko's head.
Masoe creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Valutchko with a big uppercut! Valutchko tries to clinch up but Masoe pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Valutchko to the mat! Valutchko covers up and Masoe unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gaisafa Masoe!
Gaisafa Masoe is the new super heavyweight champion!