PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pupuki Namasuzuki (ranked 61 p4p, 99 weight class) and Alexei Babinski (ranked 9 p4p, 19 weight class). Namasuzuki comes to the cage accompanied by Stand By Me- Ben King. Babinski has chosen Raining Blood - Slayer as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Namasuzuki
vs
Babinski

175 cm
31
262
18 - 8 - 0

204 cm
31
266
26 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Conquer

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pupuki Namasuzuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexei Babinski!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki misses with a body shot.
Babinski throws a counter combo.
Namasuzuki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Babinski takes one to the side of the head.
Namasuzuki misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Babinski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Babinski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Namasuzuki.
We've been hearing reports that Namasuzuki has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Namasuzuki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Babinski. That did some damage!
Namasuzuki throws a jab but it's blocked by Babinski.
Babinski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babinski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Namasuzuki.

It looks like Pupuki Namasuzuki has been cut.
Namasuzuki throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Babinski! But no joy.
Pupuki Namasuzuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babinski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Namasuzuki.
A nice side step and Babinski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Babinski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Namasuzuki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Babinski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Namasuzuki lands a body shot.
A good leg kick by Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Babinski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Babinski scores with a hook to the body. Namasuzuki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Namasuzuki fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babinski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Babinski avoids a kick to the body.
Babinski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexei Babinski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Namasuzuki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fighters circling - Namasuzuki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Babinski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Babinski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Namasuzuki thumps Babinski with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babinski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Namasuzuki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Babinski gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Namasuzuki counters with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babinski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Babinski! But no joy.
Namasuzuki misses with a low kick.
Nice shot by Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki throws a lazy uppercut
and Babinski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Namasuzuki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Namasuzuki throws a leg kick but Babinski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Babinski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Babinski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Namasuzuki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Babinski is out of range.
Babinski throws a right and a left that Namasuzuki avoids nicely.
Namasuzuki throwing a counter right hand but Babinski manages to avoid it.
Namasuzuki dives in and grabs Babinski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Babinski pushes down on Namasuzuki's head and hops out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babinski throws a jab when Namasuzuki was well out of range.
Babinski takes a swing at Namasuzuki's ribcage but misses.
Babinski fakes the leg kick and cracks Namasuzuki in the body.
Babinski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Babinski throws a shot from downtown. Namasuzuki moves away and avoids it.
Namasuzuki lands with an overhand left.

Namasuzuki closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Babinski keeps Namasuzuki under control for a moment.
Babinski wants to get back to his feet but Namasuzuki drags him back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pupuki Namasuzuki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pupuki Namasuzuki's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Namasuzuki misses with a lunging right hand
and Babinski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Namasuzuki takes a swing at Babinski's ribcage but misses.
Babinski looks for the body kick but Namasuzuki saw that one coming.
Donk. Namasuzuki catches Babinski right on the button with a cross.
Babinski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
An inside leg kick from Namasuzuki misses.
Babinski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Namasuzuki misses with a low kick.
Babinski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babinski walks into a jab.
Babinski keeps Namasuzuki at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Namasuzuki misses with a leg kick
and Babinski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Namasuzuki throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Babinski counters with a nice right hand that sends Namasuzuki toppling to the canvas! Namasuzuki scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Babinski finish him?!
Babinski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki tries to counter with a takedown but Babinski is quick to defend against it.
A swing and a miss from Namasuzuki.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Babinski! But no joy.
Babinski blocks a jab.
Namasuzuki looks to throw the jab but Babinski is out of range.
Babinski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Babinski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Namasuzuki walks into a jab.
Babinski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Namasuzuki can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Namasuzuki does no damage.
Babinski is trying to counter with his kicks.
Babinski clobbers Namasuzuki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Pupuki Namasuzuki's cut is getting worse.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Namasuzuki. Babinski does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Babinski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Namasuzuki feints and then cracks Babinski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Babinski down.
Namasuzuki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babinski moves away.
And Babinski responds with a good body kick, but Namasuzuki manages to step out the way in time.
Namasuzuki misses with a straight right.
Babinski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Babinski tries to land a body kick
and Namasuzuki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Namasuzuki throws an off balance right hand
and Babinski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Babinski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Namasuzuki.
The fighters circling - Namasuzuki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Babinski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Namasuzuki misses with a straight right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Namasuzuki missing with a left hand there. Babinski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Babinski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Namasuzuki avoids a kick to the body.
Babinski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Namasuzuki. Namasuzuki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Babinski catches Namasuzuki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Namasuzuki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babinski throws out the jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Babinski.
Babinski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Namasuzuki was well out of range. Poor timing from Babinski.
Babinski throws a body shot but no joy.
Namasuzuki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Babinski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Babinski is trying to counter with his kicks.
Namasuzuki dodges the punch combination from Babinski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babinski misses with a body shot.
Babinski moves away from the strike by Namasuzuki.
Babinski has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Babinski misses with a kick to the body
and Namasuzuki counters with a straight right hand.
Babinski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Namasuzuki finds it's way round the side to connect with Babinski's head.
Namasuzuki throws the left hand but Babinski avoids the punch easily.
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!
Namasuzuki swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Babinski misses.
The fighters circling - Namasuzuki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Babinski responds with a good body kick, but Namasuzuki manages to step out the way in time.
A shot to the liver by Namasuzuki. Beautiful body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Babinski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pupuki Namasuzuki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Babinski loads up on a big right hand but Namasuzuki slips the punch.
Namasuzuki scores with a decent looking hook.
Babinski connects with a nice looking jab.
Namasuzuki scores with a jab.
Namasuzuki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Babinski has time to react.
Namasuzuki lands with an overhand left.
Namasuzuki throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Namasuzuki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Babinski to the ground. Namasuzuki is now in Babinski's guard.
Namasuzuki controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Babinski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Namasuzuki wants to control from the top but Babinski keeps moving.
Namasuzuki won't allow Babinski to get back to his feet.
Babinski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Namasuzuki wants to control from the top but Babinski keeps moving.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Babinski throws an overhand right that lands on Namasuzuki's shoulder, as Namasuzuki tries to avoid the shot.
Namasuzuki gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Babinski counters with a stiff right hand.
Babinski takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Namasuzuki moves out of range of the body kick.
Namasuzuki throws a hook to the side of Babinski's head but Babinski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Namasuzuki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Babinski napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babinski trying to remain calm as Namasuzuki controls from the top position.

Namasuzuki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Babinski, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Babinski tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Namasuzuki working away.
Babinski tries to bench press Namasuzuki off him but Namasuzuki keeps the position.
Babinski controls the position for a moment.
Namasuzuki prevents Babinski from escaping the position.
Babinski is not content to let Namasuzuki control the position.
What's Babinski going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
You can see the frustration on Babinski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Babinski keeps Namasuzuki under control for a moment.
Namasuzuki trying to control the action but Babinski is working from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Namasuzuki jabs Babinski right on the nose. Babinski blinks but takes it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Namasuzuki is looking to score with low kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pupuki Namasuzuki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Namasuzuki 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pupuki Namasuzuki!
A victorious Pupuki Namasuzuki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Alexei Babinski spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you syn, thank you kilo, it was an honor to be apart of this card. I'll be back!'.