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Event: SYN 896 Namasuzuki vs Babinski     
Date:   May 07, 2022
#R1##TD#
Namasuzuki gets a double leg takedown into Babinski's guard.
Namasuzuki sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Babinski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Babinski pulls Namasuzuki in close to prevent any damage.
Namasuzuki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A bone on bone clash there as Babinski blocks the leg kick.
Babinski replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Namasuzuki blocks it well.
Namasuzuki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babinski.
Namasuzuki slips a jab and a cross from Babinski.
Namasuzuki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Babinski. #T2#
Babinski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pupuki Namasuzuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Namasuzuki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Babinski counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Pupuki Namasuzuki has been cut.
Namasuzuki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Babinski.
Namasuzuki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Namasuzuki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Babinski counters with a straight right hand.
Namasuzuki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Namasuzuki cracks a nice hook into Babinski's ribs.#T3#
Babinski misses with a two punch combination.
Namasuzuki lands a body shot.
Namasuzuki avoids the head kick by Babinski.
Namasuzuki throws a low kick but Babinski moves out of range easily.
Babinski appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Namasuzuki tries for a takedown but Babinski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pupuki Namasuzuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Namasuzuki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Babinski!
Babinski is not content to let Namasuzuki control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babinski prevents Namasuzuki from moving into mount. #T4#
Namasuzuki takes a little break here. Babinski wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Babinski is not content to let Namasuzuki control the position.
Namasuzuki is really struggling to control Babinski but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babinski being controlled for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Viktor Babinski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pupuki Namasuzuki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Babinski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki is looking to slow Babinski down with leg kicks.
Babinski looks to throw the jab but Namasuzuki is out of range.
Babinski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Namasuzuki to score with a decent uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Babinski, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namasuzuki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Namasuzuki with a hook.
Babinski throws a hook but Namasuzuki avoids it easily.#TD#
Namasuzuki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
Namasuzuki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Namasuzuki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Namasuzuki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Namasuzuki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Namasuzuki trying to mount his opponent but Babinski defends it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Babinski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Namasuzuki not doing much here.
Babinski trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
Namasuzuki wants to free his trapped foot but Babinski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Babinski wants to control but Namasuzuki is keeping busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Babinski misses with a hook. Namasuzuki ducked under it nicely.
Viktor Babinski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice inside leg kick there by Namasuzuki. That's going to slow Babinski down.
Namasuzuki closes the distance and clinches up with Babinski, looking for a takedown. Namasuzuki pushes Babinski against the cage but Babinski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Namasuzuki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Babinski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Namasuzuki jabs at Babinski's body.
Babinski slips a jab from Namasuzuki.#T4#
Babinski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Viktor Babinski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Namasuzuki moves away from the strike by Babinski.
Nice jab there from Babinski.
Babinski misses with a kick to the body.
Namasuzuki is looking to wear down Babinski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Babinski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Namasuzuki has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Babinski counters with a crisp one two that drops Namasuzuki! Babinski thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Namasuzuki to his feet! Namasuzuki is in big trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Namasuzuki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Namasuzuki throws a body punch but Babinski moves out of range.
Babinski avoids the body shot from Namasuzuki.
Babinski throws out a counter right but Namasuzuki avoids it with no problem.
Babinski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pupuki Namasuzuki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pupuki Namasuzuki's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Babinski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Namasuzuki tries to clinch up.
Babinski thinks about the counter body kick.
Namasuzuki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Babinski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Namasuzuki counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Babinski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Namasuzuki shoots in looking for a takedown but Babinski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Namasuzuki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Namasuzuki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Babinski.
Namasuzuki feints and then cracks Babinski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Babinski down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namasuzuki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Babinski as he jumps to the side.
Babinski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Babinski throws a jab when Namasuzuki was well out of range.
Babinski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Babinski throws a right and a left that Namasuzuki avoids nicely. #TD#
Babinski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Babinski wants to stand and escape but Namasuzuki is having none of it.
Namasuzuki tries to free his leg and advance position but Babinski is retaining full guard.
Babinski trying to keep a closed guard but Namasuzuki is proving a slippery customer.
Namasuzuki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Namasuzuki trying to control but Babinski is working from the bottom. #T2#
Namasuzuki advances to half guard. #SUB#
Namasuzuki looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Namasuzuki is keen to just control but Babinski is a slippery customer.#T3##ES2#
Babinski has one foot on Namasuzuki's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Namasuzuki throws a body shot but no joy.
Namasuzuki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Babinski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Babinski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Some bone on bone action there as Babinski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Babinski needs to keep his hands up - Namasuzuki had a free shot at his head there.
Babinski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Babinski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Namasuzuki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Namasuzuki misses with a shot to the body
and Babinski counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Pupuki Namasuzuki's cut is getting worse.
Namasuzuki jabs at Babinski's body.#T4#
Babinski misses with a wild combination.
Namasuzuki misses with a body shot.
Babinski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Namasuzuki scores with a nice head shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Babinski - that will leave a mark!
Babinski misses with a body shot.
Namasuzuki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Babinski.
A counter left hand to the body from Namasuzuki misses its target.
Babinski throws a lazy right hand but Namasuzuki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Babinski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Namasuzuki.
Babinski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Viktor Babinski just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Pupuki Namasuzuki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Babinski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Namasuzuki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Namasuzuki throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Babinski to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Namasuzuki has Babinski up against the cage in a clinch.
Namasuzuki has a couple of punches blocked by Babinski.
Babinski misses with a punch to the body.
Babinski lands with a right to the head.
Namasuzuki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Namasuzuki misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Babinski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Babinski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Namasuzuki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Namasuzuki connects with a body shot that sends Babinski's belly button to the back.
Namasuzuki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babinski throws out the jab.
Namasuzuki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Babinski.#T1#
Namasuzuki throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Babinski misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Babinski.
Namasuzuki just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Babinski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Namasuzuki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Babinski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Namasuzuki circles away quickly and effectively.
Namasuzuki tries to counter with a takedown but Babinski is quick to defend against it.
Namasuzuki tries to move into range but Babinski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Babinski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Namasuzuki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Namasuzuki is looking to counter punch.
Babinski looks to land a left hand but Namasuzuki moved out of range nicely.
Namasuzuki lands with a straight right. Babinski didn't see that one coming.
Babinski throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
A lazy body kick from Babinski #TD#
and Namasuzuki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Babinski's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Namasuzuki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Babinski wants to get back to his feet but Namasuzuki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Babinski pulls Namasuzuki in to control the position.
Namasuzuki sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Babinski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Namasuzuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Babinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Babinski cracks Namasuzuki with a good jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Babinski. That snapped Namasuzuki's head back.
Babinski misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Babinski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Namasuzuki feinted with a counter takedown.
Namasuzuki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #KD2#
Babinski drops Namasuzuki with a beautiful combination! Namasuzuki stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Babinski is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Namasuzuki is rocked!#T4#
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!
Babinski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki tried to counter with a leg kick but Babinski avoided it.
Oh Namasuzuki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Namasuzuki is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Babinski doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Namasuzuki crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Namasuzuki's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Viktor Babinski!
A very excited looking Viktor Babinski rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: SYN 891 Sitsongrit vs Williams     
Date:   Apr 10, 2022
#R1#
Namasuzuki throws a hook to the side of Leifsson's head but Leifsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leifsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Leifsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Leifsson checks a low kick from Namasuzuki.
Leifsson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Namasuzuki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leifsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leifsson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Namasuzuki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leifsson manages to avoid it.
Leifsson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Namasuzuki scores with a leg kick.
Leifsson leaves Namasuzuki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Leifsson misses.
Namasuzuki misses with a hook.
Leifsson throws out a counter right but Namasuzuki avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson missing with a left hand there. Namasuzuki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leifsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Namasuzuki manages to avoid it.
Namasuzuki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Namasuzuki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leifsson as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Leifsson has managed to clinch.
Namasuzuki misses with a body punch.
Namasuzuki misses with some punches.
Namasuzuki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Namasuzuki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leifsson lands a left hand.
Namasuzuki lands a nice uppercut.
Leifsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Namasuzuki backwards.
Leifsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Leifsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Namasuzuki.
Leifsson tries to throw a body punch but Namasuzuki avoids it by throwing Leifsson back against the cage.
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.
A shot in the inside from Namasuzuki.
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 takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC#
Namasuzuki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leifsson cracks a nice hook into Namasuzuki's ribs.
Namasuzuki moves out of range as Leifsson strikes.#T2#
A left lands for Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki with the inside leg kick.
Leifsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Namasuzuki misses the shot to the body.
Namasuzuki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Namasuzuki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leifsson manages to avoid it.
Namasuzuki moves forwards but Leifsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Namasuzuki misses with a body shot
and Leifsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Pupuki Namasuzuki has been cut.#CL2#
Namasuzuki gets tackled into the cage by Leifsson. Leifsson maintains the clinch.
Leifsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Namasuzuki misses with the head strike.
Leifsson lands an elbow inside that Namasuzuki shrugs off.
Namasuzuki scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Leifsson breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Leifsson connects with a body shot.
Leifsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Leifsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Namasuzuki.
Leifsson checks the leg kick.#TD#
Namasuzuki shoots in and gets a takedown into Leifsson's guard.
Leifsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Namasuzuki is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Namasuzuki trying to control but Leifsson is working from the bottom.
Leifsson is looking to stand up but Namasuzuki isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Namasuzuki postures up.
Namasuzuki trying to control but Leifsson is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Leifsson pulls Namasuzuki in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Namasuzuki throws a low kick but Leifsson avoids it.
Namasuzuki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leifsson.
Namasuzuki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leifsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Namasuzuki.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Leif Leifsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pupuki Namasuzuki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Namasuzuki wants to land a leg kick but Leifsson is out of range. #CL2#
Leifsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Namasuzuki, pushing him back against the cage.
Namasuzuki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Leifsson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Namasuzuki misses with a straight left.
Leifsson swings for the body but Namasuzuki moves out of range.
Namasuzuki quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Namasuzuki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
An inside leg kick from Namasuzuki misses.
Leifsson misses with a straight left.
Leifsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Despite the aggression on Leifsson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Leifsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Leif Leifsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Namasuzuki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Leifsson. That did some damage!#T1#
Namasuzuki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jab from Leifsson.
Namasuzuki is looking to slow Leifsson down with leg kicks.
Leif Leifsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Leifsson misses its intended target.
Leifsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Namasuzuki counters with a low kick, right behind Leifsson 's knee.
Namasuzuki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Namasuzuki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leifsson. Namasuzuki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Namasuzuki misses with a hook
and Leifsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leifsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Leifsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Namasuzuki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Namasuzuki tries to work over Leifsson's front leg with a kick but Leifsson checks it.
The fighters circling - Leifsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Namasuzuki. That's going to slow Leifsson down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Namasuzuki connects with a jab.
Leifsson avoids a kick to the body.
Leifsson loads up on a big right hand but Namasuzuki slips the punch.
Namasuzuki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Namasuzuki throws a leg kick
letting Leifsson counter with a right hand.
Namasuzuki throws a right hand that misses
and Leifsson counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Leifsson gets caught flat footed, as Namasuzuki shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Namasuzuki slips nicely into half guard.
Namasuzuki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leifsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Namasuzuki tries to pass to full mount but Leifsson defends it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leifsson trying to control but Namasuzuki postures up.
Namasuzuki passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Leifsson!
Namasuzuki controlling from mount. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Leifsson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Namasuzuki controlling the position easily from mount.
Leifsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Namasuzuki moves to the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pupuki Namasuzuki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pupuki Namasuzuki's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Leifsson tries to clinch but Namasuzuki is having none of it.
Namasuzuki connects with the punch.
Leifsson lands with a nice body punch.
Namasuzuki throws a looping overhand right but Leifsson ducks down to avoid it.
Namasuzuki looks to throw the jab but Leifsson is out of range.
Nice shot lands for Leifsson.
Leifsson throws an off balance right hand
and Namasuzuki counters with a solid body kick.
Namasuzuki misses with a body shot
and Leifsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson with a hook.
Leifsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leifsson misses with a straight right. #T1#
Leifsson checks the leg kick.
Namasuzuki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Leifsson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leifsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki swings for the body but Leifsson moves out of range.
Leifsson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Leifsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Namasuzuki misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leifsson! But no joy.
Leifsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Namasuzuki.#CUT2#Pupuki Namasuzuki's cut is getting worse.
Namasuzuki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Leifsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Namasuzuki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Leifsson misses with a wild body shot.
Leifsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Leifsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Namasuzuki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Leifsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Namasuzuki's head.
Pupuki Namasuzuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Namasuzuki looks to throw the jab but Leifsson is out of range. #TD#
Namasuzuki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Leifsson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Namasuzuki off and has taken his back!
Pupuki Namasuzuki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
What can Namasuzuki do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #T3#
Namasuzuki is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Leifsson has good solid back control here.
Namasuzuki rolls, trying to escape but Leifsson keeps control of the position.
Leifsson not allowing Namasuzuki to control his hands.
Leifsson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Leifsson is not going to allow Namasuzuki to sit and survive in this position.
Leifsson wants to control but Namasuzuki is keeping busy.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Namasuzuki wants to escape the position.
Leifsson avoiding Namasuzuki 's attempts to control his hands.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Leifsson controlling the positon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leif Leifsson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pupuki Namasuzuki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Namasuzuki throws a shot from downtown. Leifsson moves away and avoids it.
A nice side step and Leifsson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Namasuzuki misses with a low kick as Leifsson jumps back.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Namasuzuki lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Leifsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Leifsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Left hook, right uppercut from Leifsson.
Leifsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Namasuzuki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Namasuzuki jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Namasuzuki with a nice cross.
Leifsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Namasuzuki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Namasuzuki just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leifsson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Leifsson avoids the body shot from Namasuzuki.
Leifsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Namasuzuki lands a nice shot that snaps Leifsson's head back. #T1#
Leifsson misses with a hook. Namasuzuki ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Leifsson misses.
Namasuzuki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Leifsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leifsson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Leifsson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Namasuzuki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Leifsson blocks a leg kick.
Namasuzuki throws an overhand right that lands on Leifsson's shoulder, as Leifsson tries to avoid the shot.
Namasuzuki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Namasuzuki throws a leg kick
and Leifsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A looping hook to the body misses from Namasuzuki. Leifsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leifsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Namasuzuki tries to move into range but Leifsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Namasuzuki cracks a nice hook into Leifsson's ribs.
Namasuzuki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leifsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Leifsson misses the target.
Namasuzuki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Namasuzuki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Leifsson in his tracks.
Namasuzuki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice body punch from Leifsson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Namasuzuki scores with a jab to the head.
Leifsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Namasuzuki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Namasuzuki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Namasuzuki avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Namasuzuki misses with a leg kick
letting Leifsson counter with a right hand. #CUT2#Pupuki Namasuzuki's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Leifsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Namasuzuki misses with a body kick.
Namasuzuki has his takedown stuffed
and Leifsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Namasuzuki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Leifsson on the side of the head.
Namasuzuki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Namasuzuki takes a swing at Leifsson's ribcage but misses.
Namasuzuki lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
Namasuzuki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leifsson connects with the punch.
Namasuzuki goes for a double leg but Leifsson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Leifsson continues to drive forward.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leifsson! But no joy.
Namasuzuki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leifsson digs a right hand underneath Namasuzuki's ribcage. Namasuzuki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Leifsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Namasuzuki.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Namasuzuki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leifsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Leifsson.
Leifsson tries to work over Namasuzuki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Namasuzuki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Leifsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leifsson.
A left hand lands to the body for Leifsson.
Namasuzuki takes an elbow to the temple.
A shot in the inside from Leifsson. #ROC2#Namasuzuki is rocked!#CUT2#Jeez, Pupuki Namasuzuki's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Leifsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Namasuzuki.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leif Leifsson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Pupuki Namasuzuki's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Leifsson connects with a body shot that sends Namasuzuki's belly button to the back.
Leifsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Namasuzuki doesn't seem bothered though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Leifsson, as that shot connected.
Oh Namasuzuki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leifsson circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Namasuzuki tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Leifsson wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leif Leifsson!
Leif Leifsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SYN 887 Namasuzuki vs Babinski     
Date:   Mar 20, 2022
#R1#
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.#CUT2#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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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.#T4#
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.#TD#
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.#R2#
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.#T1#
Namasuzuki throws a body kick, spinning off balance#KD2#
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. #CUT2#Pupuki Namasuzuki's cut is getting worse.#T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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!#R3#
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.#TD#
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. #T1#
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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
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.#TD#
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.#SUB#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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. #REF3#
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!'.

 

Event: SYN 881 Maluga vs. Namasuzuki     
Date:   Feb 27, 2022
#R1#
Namasuzuki misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Maluga to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Pupuki Namasuzuki has been cut.
Namasuzuki moves away from the strike by Maluga.
Maluga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Namasuzuki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Namasuzuki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maluga's sensitive parts.
Jab, jab by Namasuzuki - just one landing. #CUT2#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Maluga misses with a two punch combination.
Namasuzuki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Namasuzuki moves out of range of the body kick.
Maluga scores with a nice strike.#KD#
Maluga drops Namasuzuki with a beautiful combination! Namasuzuki stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Maluga is looking for the KO!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Namasuzuki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maluga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Namasuzuki throws a hook but Maluga blocks it.
Maluga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Namasuzuki moves away.
Namasuzuki tries for a takedown but Maluga circles away easily
and Maluga counters with a left and a right that stings Namasuzuki.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Namasuzuki has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T1#
Namasuzuki defending well as Maluga loads up on a big left hand.
Maluga throws a right hand that Namasuzuki ducks under and follows up with a left that Namasuzuki also avoids with ease.
Maluga misses with a hook.
Namasuzuki replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Maluga blocks it well.
Namasuzuki moves out of range as Maluga strikes.
Namasuzuki only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Maluga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Namasuzuki scores with a punch to the head.
Namasuzuki throws a front kick aimed at Maluga's knee but Maluga avoids it well.
Namasuzuki blocks a jab.
Maluga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Namasuzuki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maluga misses with a lunging right hand
and Namasuzuki counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Namasuzuki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maluga in his tracks.
A lazy left from Namasuzuki finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maluga throws an off balance right hand
and Maluga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maluga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maluga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Namasuzuki manages to avoid it.
Maluga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#That has opened up Pupuki Namasuzuki's cut even more.
Maluga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki misses with a lunging right hand
and Maluga counters with a nice kick to the body.
Maluga lands a nice looking kick to the body. Namasuzuki takes a step back to recover.
Namasuzuki looks winded!
Maluga throws a front kick that sends Namasuzuki stumbling back into the cage.
Maluga scores with a jab.
Maluga swings widly with a right hand
and Namasuzuki counters with a good low kick that Maluga was not able to check. #T3#
Maluga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Namasuzuki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maluga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki throws a lazy right hand but Maluga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maluga walks into a straight right hand from Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki moves out of range of the body kick.
Namasuzuki moves out of range of the body kick.
Maluga punishes Namasuzuki's body with a nice straight punch.
Maluga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Namasuzuki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Namasuzuki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Maluga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maluga looks for the body kick but Namasuzuki saw that one coming.
Namasuzuki appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Namasuzuki loads up on a big right hand but Maluga slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Maluga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Namasuzuki was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T4#
Maluga throws a half hearted mid kick.
Namasuzuki connects with a body shot that sends Maluga's belly button to the back.
Namasuzuki looks to land a right hand but Maluga moved out of range.
Namasuzuki misses with a low kick.
Namasuzuki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Maluga was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Namasuzuki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Namasuzuki misses with a low kick.
Maluga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maluga connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Namasuzuki misses with a looping left.
Maluga throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Maluga lands a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kilo Maluga dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Maluga throws a wild body kick that Namasuzuki sees coming a mile off.
Maluga lands a brutal head kick. Namasuzuki looks out on his feet and Maluga throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Kilo Maluga thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SYN 873 Maluga vs. Babinski     
Date:   Jan 30, 2022
#R1#
Namasuzuki throws a poor cross that misses
and Namasuzuki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sparxx looks to land a left hand but Namasuzuki moved out of range nicely.
Sparxx throws out a leg kick but Namasuzuki moves out of range and Sparxx only half commits. #CL2#
Namasuzuki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Namasuzuki fails to land.
Namasuzuki throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Sparxx breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut there from Sparxx.#CL2#
Namasuzuki has managed to clinch.
Namasuzuki works on Sparxx's body with a couple of short punches.
Namasuzuki tries to throw a body punch but Sparxx avoids it by throwing Namasuzuki back against the cage.
Namasuzuki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Namasuzuki.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sparxx.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sparxx wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Namasuzuki has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sparxx. #BC#
Sparxx breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Namasuzuki has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T1#
Namasuzuki throws a shot from downtown. Sparxx moves away and avoids it.
Namasuzuki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Namasuzuki connects with a looping right hand.
A left lands for Sparxx.
Namasuzuki loads up on a big right hand but Sparxx slips the punch.
Sparxx ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Namasuzuki moves away.
We've been told by Sparxx's head coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sparxx throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sparxx takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Namasuzuki misses with a low kick.
Namasuzuki throws a shot to the body.
Sparxx lands with a shot to the body.
Sparxx slips a jab from Namasuzuki.
Sparxx connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Namasuzuki's hands.
Namasuzuki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Namasuzuki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sparxx scores with a spinning back kick!#T2#
Sparxx gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Namasuzuki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Namasuzuki defending well as Sparxx loads up on a big left hand.
Sparxx lands a glancing blow to the side of Namasuzuki's head.
Namasuzuki checks the leg kick nicely there.
A shot to the body from Sparxx misses
and Namasuzuki counters with an inside leg kick.
Sparxx blocks a jab.
Namasuzuki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sparxx.
Sparxx throws a series of punches but Namasuzuki avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Sparxx gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Namasuzuki to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Sparxx has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Namasuzuki has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Namasuzuki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sparxx or not. #T3#
Namasuzuki keeps control of Sparxx as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Sparxx's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Namasuzuki tries to throw a body punch but Sparxx avoids it by throwing Namasuzuki back against the cage.
Sparxx blocking some punches.
Namasuzuki can't find room to land a body shot as Sparxx controls the action.
Sparxx can't break the clinch.
Namasuzuki misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Sparxx escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Namasuzuki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sparxx walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Namasuzuki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sparxx misses with a left hand
and Namasuzuki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Namasuzuki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sparxx tries to circle away but Namasuzuki has him pinned against the cage.
Namasuzuki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sparxx is trying to force a seperation but Namasuzuki has the dominant position.
A shot in the inside from Namasuzuki. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki misses with the head strike.
Namasuzuki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sparxx's elbow.
Sparxx can't break the clinch. #BC#
Sparxx breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Namasuzuki blocks a head kick by Sparxx.
Both fighters circling a little - Sparxx finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Namasuzuki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Namasuzuki misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Namasuzuki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sparxx moves away.
Sparxx waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Namasuzuki.
Sparxx jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Namasuzuki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sparxx lands with a kick to the temple. Namasuzuki shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#It looks like Pupuki Namasuzuki has been cut.
Sparxx misses with a hook.
Namasuzuki lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pupuki Namasuzuki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pupuki Namasuzuki's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sparxx lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Namasuzuki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Namasuzuki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Namasuzuki throws out a counter right but Sparxx avoids it with no problem.
Namasuzuki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sparxx.
Namasuzuki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sparxx defends it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki lands with a right hand.
Sparxx misses with a hook. Namasuzuki ducked under it nicely.
And Namasuzuki tries to counter it with a takedown but Sparxx pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gary Sparxx is winning the standup battle so far.
Namasuzuki misses with a hook
and Sparxx makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A big left from Sparxx misses.
It seemed like Namasuzuki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sparxx lands a leg kick that knocks Namasuzuki off balance momentarily.
Sparxx misses with a right hand
and Namasuzuki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Namasuzuki cracks a nice hook into Sparxx's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namasuzuki throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Namasuzuki feints and then cracks Sparxx's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sparxx down.
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!
Sparxx throws a jab but it's blocked by Namasuzuki.
Sparxx looks to land a right hand but Namasuzuki moved out of range.
Namasuzuki slips a jab from Sparxx.
It seemed like Namasuzuki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Namasuzuki looks to land a left hand but Sparxx moved out of range nicely.
Namasuzuki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Namasuzuki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sparxx lands a lovely overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Sparxx.
Sparxx swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Namasuzuki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sparxx scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Namasuzuki manages to mount him!
Sparxx wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Namasuzuki controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Sparxx is squirming around, avoiding Namasuzuki's attempts to control the action.
Sparxx is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Namasuzuki content just to control the position here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Namasuzuki trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Sparxx really wants to buck Namasuzuki off and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Namasuzuki can't control as he wanted to and Sparxx manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Namasuzuki trying to control from half guard but Sparxx is working away.
Namasuzuki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Namasuzuki trying to advance position but Sparxx counters by regaining guard.
Sparxx is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Namasuzuki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sparxx misses with an uppercut. Namasuzuki saw that one coming.
Sparxx throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Sparxx is predictable there
and Namasuzuki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pupuki Namasuzuki 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.
That's time! Sparxx's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Sparxx looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sparxx throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Namasuzuki throws a jab but it's blocked by Sparxx.
Sparxx gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki sizes up Sparxx with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Namasuzuki staying out of range there.
Sparxx lands a nice hook to Namasuzuki's body. Namasuzuki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sparxx swings widly with a right hand
letting Namasuzuki counter with a right hand.
Sparxx pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Namasuzuki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sparxx defends it well.
Donk. Namasuzuki catches Sparxx right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namasuzuki drops his hands momentarily and Sparxx takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sparxx lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparxx with a nice cross.
Sparxx looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sparxx lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
A big left from Namasuzuki misses.
Sparxx looks to score with a jab to the body but Namasuzuki is just out of range.
Good shot there by Namasuzuki.
Sparxx throws a leg kick
and Namasuzuki counters with a straight right hand.
Sparxx takes one on the button.
Sparxx tests Namasuzuki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Namasuzuki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sparxx has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Namasuzuki takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sparxx throws out a loose jab but Namasuzuki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sparxx moves out of range of the body kick from Namasuzuki.
Sparxx was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sparxx throws a right hand that misses
and Namasuzuki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gary Sparxx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparxx misses with a hook. Namasuzuki ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Namasuzuki rushes Sparxx and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Namasuzuki.
Sparxx blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Namasuzuki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sparxx is looking to break free of the clinch but Namasuzuki has double underhooks.
Namasuzuki lands with a light punch inside.
Sparxx is trying to break the clinch but Namasuzuki is controlling him.
Namasuzuki has a couple of punches blocked by Sparxx.
Namasuzuki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Namasuzuki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Namasuzuki keeps control of Sparxx as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Namasuzuki misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Namasuzuki.
Sparxx takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Sparxx breaks from the clinch.
Sparxx fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Namasuzuki.#T3#
Sparxx throws a low kick but it's checked well by Namasuzuki.
Sparxx throws a sloppy head kick and Namasuzuki moves out of range easily.
Gary Sparxx has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sparxx misses with a looping left.
Namasuzuki slips under a jab from Sparxx.
Namasuzuki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Namasuzuki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sparxx doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sparxx lands with a nice combination. Namasuzuki backs away looking to recover.
Sparxx loads up on a big right hand but Namasuzuki slips the punch.
Namasuzuki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sparxx defends it well.
Namasuzuki scores with a sloppy right hand. Sparxx should have avoided that one.
Namasuzuki wants to clinch up but Sparxx keeps it at a distance.
Namasuzuki scores with a body shot. #TD2#
Namasuzuki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sparxx's half guard.

Sparxx manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparxx takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Namasuzuki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sparxx.
Namasuzuki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Namasuzuki feints and then cracks Sparxx's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sparxx down.
Sparxx swings for the body but Namasuzuki moves out of range.
Namasuzuki is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A nice leg kick from Namasuzuki, right into the meat of the thigh.
Namasuzuki lands a head shot.
Sparxx tries to land a leg kick but Namasuzuki saw it coming and moves away.
Sparxx misses with a straight right.
Sparxx avoids a kick to the body.
Namasuzuki scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sparxx missing with a left hand there. Namasuzuki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Namasuzuki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sparxx.
Sparxx fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pupuki Namasuzuki.
I've got Namasuzuki winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pupuki Namasuzuki!

Our winner, Pupuki Namasuzuki, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Gary Sparxx stepped up to the mic, saying 'Give me a couple hours, and I will meet you all at the dance floor!'.

 

Event: SYN 866 Al Din vs. Whymer 3     
Date:   Jan 08, 2022
#R1#
Namasuzuki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Namasuzuki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Branca.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Branca.
Branca checks a leg kick.
Branca was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Namasuzuki has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Namasuzuki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Namasuzuki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Namasuzuki connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Branca has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Namasuzuki misses the jab.
Branca appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Branca avoids the body shot from Namasuzuki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namasuzuki defending well as Branca loads up on a big left hand.
Namasuzuki with a nice calf kick.
Branca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Namasuzuki catches Branca right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Branca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Namasuzuki moves away.
Branca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Namasuzuki.
A lazy left from Branca finds it's target.
Namasuzuki with the inside leg kick.
Namasuzuki takes a swing at Branca's ribcage but misses.
Namasuzuki avoids the body shot from Branca.
Branca tries to land a body kick
and Namasuzuki counters with a low kick, right behind Branca 's knee.
Namasuzuki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Branca at a distance.
Namasuzuki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Branca takes a swing at Namasuzuki's ribcage but misses.
Branca checks a low kick from Namasuzuki.
It looked like Branca wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Namasuzuki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Branca makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T2#
Branca slips a jab from Namasuzuki.
As Namasuzuki backs away, Branca returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Namasuzuki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Branca is looking to counter with a body kick.
Branca throws a poor cross that misses
and Namasuzuki counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Namasuzuki.
Branca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Namasuzuki.
Branca misses with a body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Namasuzuki.
Branca punishes Namasuzuki's body with a nice straight punch.
Branca scores with a jab. Namasuzuki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Namasuzuki throws a body shot but no joy.
Branca jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Branca moves away from the strike by Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki cracks a nice hook into Branca's ribs.#T3#
Branca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Namasuzuki was well out of range. Poor timing from Branca.
Namasuzuki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Branca throws a right and a left that both miss.
Namasuzuki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Branca.
Namasuzuki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Branca appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Namasuzuki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Branca is out of range.
Namasuzuki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Branca doesn't seem bothered though.
Namasuzuki scores with a hook to the body. Branca takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Branca missing with a left hand there. Namasuzuki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Namasuzuki misses the shot to the body.
Pupuki Namasuzuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Namasuzuki connects with a solid leg kick.
Branca swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Branca throws a lazy right hand but Namasuzuki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Branca throws a leg kick that is checked
and Namasuzuki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Namasuzuki avoids a kick to the body.
Joao Cajo Branca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Branca ducks under a wild hook from Namasuzuki.
Branca misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Namasuzuki. Branca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Branca swings widly with a right hand
and Namasuzuki counters with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Namasuzuki throws a shot to the body.
Namasuzuki slips under a jab from Branca.
Namasuzuki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Branca misses its intended target. #CL2#
Namasuzuki closes the distance and clinches.
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 Joao Cajo Branca's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Branca misses with a kick to the body.
Branca lands an overhand right.
Namasuzuki with a hook.
Namasuzuki cracks a nice hook into Branca's ribs.
Branca tests Namasuzuki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Namasuzuki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Branca misses with a lunging right hand
and Namasuzuki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Namasuzuki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Branca!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Branca's face as Namasuzuki controls the position. #SUB2#
Namasuzuki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Branca wants to control but Namasuzuki postures up.
Branca tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Namasuzuki advances to full mount.
Namasuzuki looking to control but Branca is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Branca wants to hold on but Namasuzuki pushes him away.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Namasuzuki controlling the position easily from mount.
Branca regains half guard.
Namasuzuki slows the pace down in half guard.
Branca is controlling Namasuzuki's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T3#
Branca wants to control but Namasuzuki is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Namasuzuki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Namasuzuki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Namasuzuki stops Branca from getting back to his feet.
Branca is trying to control but can't.
Namasuzuki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Branca misses with an attempted mid kick.
Namasuzuki tries a quick counter leg kick but Branca is wise to it.
A head kick misses from Branca. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Branca throws a shot to the body.
Namasuzuki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Namasuzuki lands with a right hand.
Namasuzuki lands with a straight right. Branca didn't see that one coming.
Pupuki Namasuzuki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Branca scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Namasuzuki moves out of range as Branca strikes.
Namasuzuki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A low kick from Namasuzuki misses
and Branca counters with a series of strikes. Namasuzuki will be more careful next time no doubt.
Branca throws a looping overhand right but Namasuzuki ducks down to avoid it.
Branca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki throws a body punch but Branca moves out of range.
Branca quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Namasuzuki lands with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pupuki Namasuzuki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joao Cajo Branca's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Branca moves out of range as Namasuzuki strikes.
Branca throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Namasuzuki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Namasuzuki trying to control the action but Branca is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Namasuzuki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Namasuzuki prevents Branca from improving his position.
Branca gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branca manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Namasuzuki manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Namasuzuki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Branca manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Branca looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Branca controls Namasuzuki momentarily but Namasuzuki frees himself.
Namasuzuki passes into half guard.
Branca trying to hold on to Namasuzuki's head to control him but Namasuzuki postures up. #SUB2#
Branca is defending against the submission attempts here by Namasuzuki.
Branca is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Namasuzuki is stalling here. Branca is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Namasuzuki seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Branca has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Branca will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Branca wants to lay and pray for a moment but Namasuzuki keeps working.
Branca working away.
Branca in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Namasuzuki tries to bench press Branca off him but Branca keeps the position. #T3#
Namasuzuki is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Namasuzuki is looking for a sweep. Branca is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Namasuzuki is pressing down on Branca's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Branca looking to sit in guard and control but Namasuzuki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Namasuzuki looking to pass the guard.
Joao Cajo Branca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Branca wants to sweep here but Namasuzuki controlling him for the moment.
Namasuzuki trying to control but Branca is working from the bottom. #T4#
Namasuzuki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Branca working a defensive guard here.
Namasuzuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Branca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Namasuzuki being controlled here momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Branca looking for subs off his back but Namasuzuki has passed one foot through into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pupuki Namasuzuki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Namasuzuki 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pupuki Namasuzuki!

An out of breath Pupuki Namasuzuki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SYN 861 Babinski vs. Knox     
Date:   Dec 19, 2021
#R1#
Bee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bee throws a leg kick but Namasuzuki checks it.
Namasuzuki stuns Bee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bee works Namasuzuki's body with a nice hook.
Namasuzuki swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Namasuzuki drives through with a takedown into Bee's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Namasuzuki content to stall in guard here.
Bee wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Namasuzuki manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bee wants to get back to his feet.
Namasuzuki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bee defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Namasuzuki prevents Bee from standing back up.
Namasuzuki is taking a breather. Bee says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bee is trying to stand back up but Namasuzuki is controlling him
Namasuzuki is pressing down on Bee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bee is holding on for now.
Namasuzuki controlling the pace.
Bee looks like he's trying to stand up.
Namasuzuki wants to control but Bee is keeping him busy.
Bee tries to kick Namasuzuki off but Namasuzuki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bee checks a leg kick.
Bee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bee misses with a double jab.
Bee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Namasuzuki's hands.
Bee just misses with a punch to the body.
Bee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Namasuzuki is out of range.
Namasuzuki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bee. That did some damage!
Namasuzuki swings widly with a right hand
and Bee counters with a three punch combo that has Namasuzuki backing up. Namasuzuki nods at Bee to acknowledge the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Namasuzuki misses the target.
Namasuzuki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bee is looking to land body kicks.
Namasuzuki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bee. That did some damage!
Namasuzuki is looking to slow Bee down with leg kicks. #T3#
Namasuzuki moves out of range of the leg kick from Bee.
Bee throws a leg kick but Namasuzuki checks it.
Namasuzuki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bee.
Bee scores with a head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Pupuki Namasuzuki has been cut.
Namasuzuki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Namasuzuki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Namasuzuki scores with the left hand. Bee knows he should have avoided that one.
A big left from Namasuzuki misses.
Bee raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Inspektor Bee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Bee.
Bee loads up on a big right hand but Namasuzuki slips the punch.
Bee misses with a body shot
and Namasuzuki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Namasuzuki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Namasuzuki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Namasuzuki goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Namasuzuki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Namasuzuki working aggressively here.
Namasuzuki tries to throw a body punch but Bee avoids it by throwing Namasuzuki back against the cage.
Namasuzuki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bee is trying to force a seperation but Namasuzuki has the dominant position.
Namasuzuki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Namasuzuki pushes Bee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Namasuzuki misses with a punch to the body.
Bee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Namasuzuki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bee blocking some punches.
Bee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Namasuzuki tries to work over Bee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Namasuzuki throws a head punch that misses.
Bee tries a knee to the head but Namasuzuki blocks it.
Bee struggles to land a body shot inside as Namasuzuki controls his hands.
Bee scores with a knee to the head.
Namasuzuki misses with a body punch.
Bee crunches a lovely knee into Namasuzuki's ribcage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pupuki Namasuzuki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pupuki Namasuzuki's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Namasuzuki.
Bee throws the kick towards the body but Namasuzuki avoids it.
Namasuzuki misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A slow jab from Namasuzuki misses its intended target.
Inspektor Bee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Namasuzuki closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bee counters with a stiff right hand.
Bee connects with an inside leg kick.
Bee misses with a right hand
letting Namasuzuki counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namasuzuki missing with a left hand there. Bee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Bee.
It looked like Namasuzuki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Namasuzuki misses the shot to the body.
Bee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Bee scores with a nice head shot.
Bee digs a good hook to Namasuzuki's body.
A combination from Bee does no damage.
Namasuzuki moves out of range of the body kick.
Namasuzuki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Namasuzuki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bee misses with a wild body shot.
Namasuzuki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab from Namasuzuki misses.
Bee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Namasuzuki's head.
Bee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Namasuzuki wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Namasuzuki lands a nice looking body kick.
Namasuzuki tries to clinch up.
Namasuzuki moves out of range as Bee throws a body kick. #T2#
Namasuzuki misses with a jab to the body
and Bee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Namasuzuki blocks a low kick nicely.
Bee throws a leg kick that is checked
and Namasuzuki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bee blocks a jab.
Bee doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bee cracks Namasuzuki with a good jab.
A big left from Bee misses.
Namasuzuki tries to clinch but Bee moves away
letting Bee counter with a right hand.
Namasuzuki throws a body punch but Bee moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Bee misses.#TD#
Namasuzuki shoots in and gets a takedown into Bee's guard.
Bee is looking to stand up but Namasuzuki isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Namasuzuki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Namasuzuki won't allow Bee to get back to his feet.
Namasuzuki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Namasuzuki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bee is keeping the position for now.
Bee wants to get back to his feet but Namasuzuki passes into half guard.
Namasuzuki works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bee really wants to buck Namasuzuki off and get back to his feet.
Bee is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T4#
Namasuzuki controlling from the full mount.
Bee is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Namasuzuki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Namasuzuki controlling his opponent.
Bee is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Namasuzuki takes Bee's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Bee is in trouble.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Inspektor Bee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pupuki Namasuzuki'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!#R3#
Bee throws a chopping leg kick but Namasuzuki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Namasuzuki's corner calls for a 1-2. Namasuzuki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bee has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Namasuzuki lands a glancing blow to the side of Bee's head.
Namasuzuki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bee throws a big counter head kick but Namasuzuki avoids it with no problem.
Namasuzuki throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namasuzuki misses the jab.
Bee let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bee misses with a head kick.
Namasuzuki shoots and misses
and Bee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bee connects with a leg kick. #T1#
Bee looks to land a combination but Namasuzuki avoids it well. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Namasuzuki.
Bee tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Bee is trying to stand up.
Pupuki Namasuzuki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Namasuzuki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Namasuzuki has hold of Bee's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bee manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bee tries to buck Namasuzuki off but he can't manage it. #T2#
Bee has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Bee trying to get back to his feet but Namasuzuki is in full control for now.
Namasuzuki keeps control of the position easily here as Bee tries to buck him off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bee is trying to stand back up.
Namasuzuki controls the action.#ES2#
Bee manages to stand up with Namasuzuki still on his back. Eventually Namasuzuki drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position. #T3#
Bee throws a shot to the body.
Bee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Namasuzuki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Namasuzuki misses with a kick to the body.
Bee throws a leg kick #TD#
and Namasuzuki counters with a takedown into side control.

Bee bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
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!
Bee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bee throws a leg kick
and Namasuzuki counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Bee takes a swing at Namasuzuki's ribcage but misses.
Namasuzuki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bee sprawls and moves away.
Namasuzuki blocks a head kick by Bee.
Bee lands with a right hand.
Bee thumps Namasuzuki with a low kick.
Bee swings widly with a right hand
and Namasuzuki counters with a stiff right hand.
Bee thuds a left hand into Namasuzuki's body.
Bee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Namasuzuki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Namasuzuki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bee throws a lazy uppercut
and Namasuzuki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bee thinking.
The fighters circling - Namasuzuki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

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 Pupuki Namasuzuki.
I think Namasuzuki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pupuki Namasuzuki!

A very excited looking Pupuki Namasuzuki made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: SYN 857 Whymer vs. Pendragon     
Date:   Dec 05, 2021
#R1#
Namasuzuki throws a leg kick which misses Aorigele's front leg but catches the back leg as Aorigele tries to avoid it.
Namasuzuki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Namasuzuki slips a straight right by Aorigele.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Namasuzuki! But no joy.
Namasuzuki misses with an uppercut. Aorigele saw that one coming.
Namasuzuki scores with a shot to the body.
Namasuzuki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aorigele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Pupuki Namasuzuki has been cut.
Namasuzuki misses with a lunging right hand
and Aorigele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Namasuzuki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Namasuzuki throws a right hand that misses
letting Aorigele counter with a right hand.
Namasuzuki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aorigele was well out of range. Poor timing from Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Aorigele takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aorigele lands a jab-cross combination. #T1##CL#
Aorigele clinches.
Aorigele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Namasuzuki backwards.
Namasuzuki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aorigeles head.
Namasuzuki working aggressively here.
Aorigele lands an uppercut.
Namasuzuki tries to work over Aorigele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aorigele can't find room to land a body shot as Namasuzuki controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Aorigele.
Aorigele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Namasuzukis head.
Namasuzuki blocks a body shot from Aorigele.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki throws a head punch that misses.
Aorigele scores with a shoulder strike.
Aorigele lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aorigele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Namasuzuki lands a hook that snaps the head of Aorigele backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Aorigele.
Namasuzuki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Aorigele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Namasuzuki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Aorigele's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Namasuzuki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Namasuzuki fails to land.
Aorigele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aorigele tries a body shot but Namasuzuki blocks it.
Aorigele lands with a light punch inside.
Namasuzuki tries to throw a body punch but Aorigele avoids it by throwing Namasuzuki back against the cage.
Aorigele digs a right hand into Namasuzuki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Namasuzuki's gas tank.
Aorigele tries a body shot but Namasuzuki blocks it.
Aorigele prevents a body shot from Namasuzuki.
Aorigele misses with the head strike.
Aorigele's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Namasuzuki takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Aorigele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aorigele throws an off balance right hand
and Namasuzuki counters with a stiff right hand.
Panda Aorigele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aorigele throws a lazy right hand but Namasuzuki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Namasuzuki has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Aorigele connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Namasuzuki slips a straight right by Aorigele.
Namasuzuki scores with a jab.
Namasuzuki throws a jab but it's blocked by Aorigele.
Aorigele throws a right hand that misses
and Namasuzuki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Aorigele misses its intended target.
Namasuzuki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Namasuzuki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Namasuzuki scores with a hook to the body. Aorigele takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Namasuzuki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aorigele is looking to clinch.
Namasuzuki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Aorigele counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Namasuzuki throws an overhand right that lands on Aorigele's shoulder, as Aorigele tries to avoid the shot.
Pupuki Namasuzuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aorigele throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Namasuzuki counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Aorigele manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Namasuzuki throws a punch but it's blocked by Aorigele.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Namasuzuki on the inside.
Aorigele is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Namasuzuki is keeping busy.
Aorigele prevents a body shot from Namasuzuki.
Aorigele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aorigele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aorigele misses with a body punch.
Aorigele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Namasuzuki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Namasuzuki can't find room to land a body shot as Aorigele controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Panda Aorigele will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pupuki Namasuzuki's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Aorigele staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Aorigele.
Namasuzuki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aorigele.
Aorigele tries to clinch up.
Namasuzuki ducks under a wild hook from Aorigele.
Namasuzuki throws a hook but Aorigele blocks it.
Aorigele thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namasuzuki misses with a body punch
and Aorigele counters with a stiff right hand.
Panda Aorigele is winning the standup battle so far.
Namasuzuki walks into a stiff left hand from Aorigele.
Namasuzuki tries to move into range but Aorigele moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aorigele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Namasuzuki throws out a counter right but Aorigele avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Namasuzuki fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Aorigele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aorigele is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Namasuzuki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Namasuzuki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Namasuzuki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aorigele's sensitive parts.
Aorigele swinging wildly here.
Aorigele darts in trying to clinch
and Namasuzuki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Namasuzuki digs a good hook to Aorigele's body. #T2#
Namasuzuki jabs at Aorigele's body.
Namasuzuki thuds a left hand into Aorigele's body.
Aorigele fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Namasuzuki on the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Namasuzuki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki scores with the left hand. Aorigele knows he should have avoided that one.
Namasuzuki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Aorigele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Namasuzuki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Namasuzuki scores with a nice strike.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aorigele looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Aorigele takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Namasuzuki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Aorigele throws a shot from downtown. Namasuzuki moves away and avoids it.
Namasuzuki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aorigele closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Aorigele gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Namasuzuki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aorigele's hands.
The crowd cheers as Aorigele lands an impressive looking overhand right. Namasuzuki doesn't seem phased though.
A left lands for Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Aorigele takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Namasuzuki lands the left hand.
Namasuzuki wants to clinch but Aorigele slips to the side
and Aorigele counters with a nice uppercut.
Aorigele swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Namasuzuki counters with a nice body shot.
Namasuzuki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Namasuzuki looks to score with a jab to the body but Aorigele is just out of range.
Aorigele is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Namasuzuki jabs Aorigele to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Namasuzuki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aorigele circles away.#CL2#
Namasuzuki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aorigele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pupuki Namasuzuki 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.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.#R3#
Aorigele tries to clinch but Namasuzuki is having none of it.
Namasuzuki scores with a jab to the jaw.
Namasuzuki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Aorigele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Namasuzuki throws out the jab.
Aorigele moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Aorigele takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aorigele misses with a hook
and Namasuzuki counters with a low kick, right behind Aorigele 's knee.
Aorigele lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Pupuki Namasuzuki's cut even more.
Aorigele scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aorigele walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Aorigele scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Namasuzuki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch combination from Aorigele misses.
Namasuzuki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Aorigele throws out a loose jab but Namasuzuki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Namasuzuki looks to score with a jab to the body but Aorigele is just out of range.
Namasuzuki connects with a leg kick.
Namasuzuki throws out a leg kick but Aorigele moves out of range and Namasuzuki only half commits.
Namasuzuki lands with a nice body kick. #T2##CL2#
Namasuzuki closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Aorigele. #BC#
Aorigele breaks the clinch.
Aorigele misses with a combination
and Namasuzuki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Namasuzuki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aorigele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Namasuzuki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aorigele pinned against the cage. Aorigele gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Aorigele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Namasuzuki dives in and scores a takedown into Aorigele's guard.#T3#
Namasuzuki passes into half guard.
Aorigele pushes Namasuzuki off looking to stand but Namasuzuki dives back in and keeps control.
Namasuzuki is keen to just control but Aorigele is a slippery customer.
Aorigele gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aorigele tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU2#
Namasuzuki decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Aorigele enables Namasuzuki to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Aorigele manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Aorigele has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Namasuzuki off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T4#
Namasuzuki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aorigele manages to avoid it.
Aorigele takes one to the side of the head.
Aorigele misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aorigele tries to bum rush Namasuzuki with a series of wild strikes but Namasuzuki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Namasuzuki lands with a shot to the body.
Namasuzuki digs a good hook to Aorigele's body.
Aorigele misses with a hook.
Aorigele takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Aorigele tries to move into range but Namasuzuki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pupuki Namasuzuki.
I think Namasuzuki 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pupuki Namasuzuki!

During a confident post fight interview, Pupuki Namasuzuki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SYN 853 Al Din vs. Po II     
Date:   Nov 21, 2021
#R1##CL#
McGuire moves into the clinch.
McGuire throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Namasuzuki blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Namasuzuki.
McGuire using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Namasuzuki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Namasuzuki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
Namasuzuki misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Namasuzuki.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
A right hook to the body lands for McGuire.
Namasuzuki tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Namasuzuki lands with a left to the head.
Namasuzuki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Namasuzuki misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire lands a hook that snaps the head of Namasuzuki backwards.
Namasuzuki misses with the head strike.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Namasuzuki blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire lands a right hand.
McGuire tries to work over Namasuzuki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Namasuzuki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Namasuzuki. #T1#
McGuire taking a breather.
Namasuzuki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Namasuzuki.
McGuire slowing the pace effectively.
McGuire working aggressively here.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Namasuzuki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Namasuzuki misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire missing with knees to the body.
Namasuzuki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGuire tries to work over Namasuzuki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
McGuire is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Namasuzuki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Namasuzuki fails to land.
McGuire throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T2#
McGuire stalling in the clinch but Namasuzuki improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Namasuzuki.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Namasuzuki.
Nice body punch from Namasuzuki - that landed with a thud.
McGuire is breathing heavily.
McGuire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Namasuzuki is defending well for now.
Namasuzuki lands a right hand.
Namasuzuki works on McGuire's body with a couple of short punches.
Namasuzuki scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Namasuzuki throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
Namasuzuki scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGuire takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#McGuire is rocked!
Namasuzuki effectively controlling the action here.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Namasuzuki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Namasuzuki works on McGuire's body with a couple of short punches.
Namasuzuki scores with a shot to the side of McGuire's head.
Namasuzuki scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh McGuire is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Namasuzuki managing to block the knees to the body from McGuire.
McGuire seems to have got his legs back now.
A short right from Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Namasuzuki misses with some punches.
Namasuzuki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Namasuzuki.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Namasuzuki.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McGuire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#KD2#
Namasuzuki drops McGuire onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! McGuire is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
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!
McGuire with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Namasuzuki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
Namasuzuki lands with a short shot to the head.
Namasuzuki avoiding damage as McGuire throws knees to the body.
Namasuzuki lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Namasuzuki creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends McGuire's eyes rolling into the back of his head! McGuire drops to his knees and Namasuzuki pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pupuki Namasuzuki!
A very excited looking Pupuki Namasuzuki made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: SYN 848 Bathory vs. Reinkainen     
Date:   Nov 06, 2021
#R1#
Namasuzuki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Namasuzuki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Namasuzuki throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Namasuzuki thuds a left hand into Pearson's body.
Namasuzuki lands an overhand right.
Namasuzuki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pearson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pearson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pearson defending well as Namasuzuki loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson looks to land a left hand but Namasuzuki moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Pearson finds it's way through Namasuzuki's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Pupuki Namasuzuki has been cut.
Pearson connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Pearson throws a looping overhand right but Namasuzuki ducks down to avoid it.
Namasuzuki misses with an uppercut. Pearson saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Pearson.
Namasuzuki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pearson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Namasuzuki with a body shot.
Pearson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pearson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pearson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pearson throws a hook but Namasuzuki avoids it easily.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Pearson.
Pearson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pupuki Namasuzuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Namasuzuki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Namasuzuki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Namasuzuki was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pearson.
Namasuzuki scores with a spinning back kick!
Namasuzuki shoots for a double leg takedown but Pearson sprawls well. He's pushed Namasuzuki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pearson throws a one two combo. #TD#
Namasuzuki closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Namasuzuki controlling from side mount. #T3#
Namasuzuki seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pearson for as long as he can get away with.
Pearson is not content to let Namasuzuki control the position.
Pearson is letting Namasuzuki control him for a moment.
Pearson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Namasuzuki trying to control the action but Pearson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pearson ducks under a wild hook from Namasuzuki.
Pearson misses with a hook. Namasuzuki ducked under it nicely.
Namasuzuki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pupuki Namasuzuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bone on bone clash there as Namasuzuki blocks the leg kick.
Namasuzuki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pearson is fending him off so far but Namasuzuki persists. Nope, Pearson circles away and we're back to standing.
Pearson connects with a body shot that sends Namasuzuki's belly button to the back.#TD#
Namasuzuki throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pearson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Namasuzuki is in Pearson's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pupuki Namasuzuki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pupuki Namasuzuki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Pearson swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Namasuzuki to counter with a crisp jab.
Pearson throws a hook to the side of Namasuzuki's head but Namasuzuki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Namasuzuki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pearson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pearson.
Pearson thuds a left hand into Namasuzuki's body.
Namasuzuki with a nice cross.
It looks like Namasuzuki has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Pearson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Namasuzuki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namasuzuki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Namasuzuki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pearson.
Pearson misses with an uppercut. Namasuzuki saw that one coming.
Namasuzuki seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki walks into a stiff left hand from Pearson.
Namasuzuki misses with a looping right.
Namasuzuki throws a sloppy head kick
and Pearson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Namasuzuki lands a leg kick that knocks Pearson off balance momentarily.
A nice leg kick from Namasuzuki, right into the meat of the thigh.
Norman Pearson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pearson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pearson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Namasuzuki throws a front kick aimed at Pearson's knee but Pearson avoids it well.
Norman Pearson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pearson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T2#
Pearson lands with a nice body punch.
Namasuzuki misses with a straight left.
Namasuzuki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Namasuzuki scores with a sloppy right hand. Pearson should have avoided that one.
Pearson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Namasuzuki misses with a hook. Pearson ducked under it nicely.
Pearson moves forwards but Namasuzuki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pearson lands a really nice looking cross but Namasuzuki seems unphased. #T3#
Pearson blocks a leg kick.
Pearson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Namasuzuki finds it's way through Pearson's defenses.
Namasuzuki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pearson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Namasuzuki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pearson avoids it really well and circles away.
Pearson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Namasuzuki with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Namasuzuki. That's going to slow Pearson down. #T4#
Namasuzuki dodges the punch combination from Pearson.
Namasuzuki works Pearson's body with a nice hook.
Pearson walks into a left hand. #CL#
Namasuzuki has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki has a couple of punches blocked by Pearson.
Pearson tries a body shot but Namasuzuki blocks it.
Pearson taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pearson.
Pearson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pupuki Namasuzuki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pupuki Namasuzuki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Pearson moves out of range as Namasuzuki strikes.
Namasuzuki throws a hook but Pearson blocks it.
Pearson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Namasuzuki.
Pearson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Namasuzuki counters with a nice leg kick.
Namasuzuki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pearson throws out a counter right but Namasuzuki avoids it with no problem.
Namasuzuki throws a hook but Pearson blocks it.#TD#
Namasuzuki feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namasuzuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Pearson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Namasuzuki won't allow Pearson to sweep him here. #T1#
Namasuzuki tries to free his leg and advance position but Pearson is retaining full guard.
Pearson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Namasuzuki trying to control but Pearson is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pearson trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pearson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pearson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Namasuzuki misses with a looping right.
Pearson misses with a right hand
and Namasuzuki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Pearson - just one landing.
Namasuzuki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pearson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Namasuzuki fails with the takedown.#T3#
Namasuzuki throws a leg kick but Pearson moved away.
Pearson throws out a counter right but Namasuzuki avoids it with no problem.
A low kick from Namasuzuki is predictable there
and Pearson counters with a stiff right hand.
Namasuzuki digs a good hook to Pearson's body. #TD#
Namasuzuki shoots in and gets a takedown into Pearson's guard.
Namasuzuki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Norman Pearson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pearson keeping moving, preventing Namasuzuki from controlling successfully. #T4#
Pearson looking to control.
Pupuki Namasuzuki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Namasuzuki controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pupuki Namasuzuki!

A very excited looking Pupuki Namasuzuki made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Norman Pearson was interviewed post fight and said 'I knew I was better in the clinch so I did my best to get in that area and smash him. Obviously that gameplan didn't work. I will get back to camp and re-evaluate where we went wrong. Thank you all for coming out! '.

 

Event: SYN 839 Sitsongrit vs. Sosa     
Date:   Oct 09, 2021
#R1#
Saric rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Namasuzuki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Saric trying to control the position.
Namasuzuki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Namasuzuki looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Namasuzuki is controlling him.
Saric looking to hit a scissor sweep but Namasuzuki is one step ahead there.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Saric is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Saric throws the left hand but Namasuzuki avoids the punch easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Saric.
Namasuzuki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saric throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#It looks like Pupuki Namasuzuki has been cut.
Saric throws a head kick that half lands.
Saric misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Namasuzuki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saric.
Namasuzuki moves away from the strike by Saric. #TD#
Namasuzuki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Namasuzuki thows a huge punch but Saric dodges it nicely.
Namasuzuki with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Namasuzuki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saric doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki stalling away here and it's allowed Saric to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Namasuzuki wants to control from the top but Saric keeps moving.
Namasuzuki stays in close to Saric's body and controls the position.
Namasuzuki advances position into side control!
Namasuzuki tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Saric is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee asks Namasuzuki politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Namasuzuki prefers to stall for the moment though.
Saric is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pupuki Namasuzuki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pupuki Namasuzuki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Namasuzuki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Namasuzuki misses with some punches.
Namasuzuki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Saric's efforts to push away.
Namasuzuki has Saric pressed against the cage, preventing Saric from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Saric is trying to force a seperation but Namasuzuki has the dominant position.#BC2#
Saric breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saric just misses with a punch to the body.
Namasuzuki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jab, jab by Saric - just one landing.
Namasuzuki lands with a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Saric, as that shot connected.
Saric swings widly with a right hand
and Namasuzuki counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namasuzuki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Saric has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Namasuzuki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saric. Namasuzuki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saric feints a jab promting Namasuzuki to slip. Saric then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Namasuzuki slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saric chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Namasuzuki can pounce on him. #T1#
Namasuzuki walks into a left hand.
Saric throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saric misses with a hook to the body
and Saric takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saric swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saric throws a lazy right hand but Namasuzuki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saric stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Namasuzuki.
A jab lands there for Saric.
Namasuzuki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sloppy strikes from Saric. Those never looked like landing.
Saric on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Namasuzuki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Namasuzuki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Namasuzuki scores with a decent looking hook.
Zdravko Saric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saric misses with a left hand #TD#
and Namasuzuki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T2#
Namasuzuki tries to pass to full mount but Saric defends it.
Saric trying to control here.
Namasuzuki wants to take a breather but Saric is having none of it.
Namasuzuki is pressing down on Saric's thigh, looking to free his foot. Saric is holding on for now.
Well, if Namasuzuki is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T3#
Saric pushes Namasuzuki off looking to stand but Namasuzuki dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Saric lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Namasuzuki at a distance.
Saric throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Namasuzuki walks into a stiff left hand from Saric.#CUT2#Pupuki Namasuzuki's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheers as Saric lands an impressive looking overhand right. Namasuzuki doesn't seem phased though.
Saric throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saric fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Namasuzuki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saric throws out the jab.
Namasuzuki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Saric moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Saric ducks under a wild hook from Namasuzuki.
Saric pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saric tries to circle away but Namasuzuki has him pinned against the cage.
Saric tries to circle away but Namasuzuki has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Saric's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Namasuzuki digs a good body shot into Saric's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Namasuzuki lands a lovely overhand right.
Saric throws a head kick that misses
and Namasuzuki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Saric's knee momentarily.
It looks like Namasuzuki has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Saric throws a sloppy body shot
and Namasuzuki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saric is breathing heavily.
Saric takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Saric walks into a jab.
Saric misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pupuki Namasuzuki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pupuki Namasuzuki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Saric takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Namasuzuki swinging wildly here.
Namasuzuki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Saric throws a low kick but it's checked well by Namasuzuki.
Saric throws a looping overhand right but Namasuzuki ducks down to avoid it.
Namasuzuki ducks under a wild hook from Saric.
Namasuzuki slips under a jab from Saric.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namasuzuki throws a right and a left that Saric avoids nicely.
Saric drops his hands momentarily and Namasuzuki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saric has had enough of the clinch but Namasuzuki keeps him there for the moment.
Saric throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T1#
Namasuzuki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Saric takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Namasuzuki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Saric tries to break the clinch but Namasuzuki is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, Namasuzuki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saric takes a shot to the head.
Namasuzuki pushes Saric back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Namasuzuki.
A short right from Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Namasuzuki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Namasuzuki scores with a shoulder strike.
Namasuzuki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Namasuzuki. #ROC#Saric is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki gets through Saric's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Saric is still on wobbly legs! Can Namasuzuki finish him?#T2#
Namasuzuki lands a hook that snaps the head of Saric backwards.
Still in the clinch, Namasuzuki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Namasuzuki lands a hook that snaps the head of Saric backwards.
Saric pushes Namasuzuki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Saric seems to have recovered his senses.
Namasuzuki lands a nice uppercut.
Namasuzuki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Namasuzuki lands a body punch.
Namasuzuki taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #KD#
Namasuzuki drops Saric onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Saric is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Namasuzuki lands a left hand.
Namasuzuki lands a big right hand that drops Saric! The killer instinct kicks in and Namasuzuki finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Namasuzuki!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pupuki Namasuzuki!
Pupuki Namasuzuki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Zdravko Saric stepped up to the mic, saying 'Jesus, what the fuck'.

 

Event: SYN 827 Peterson vs. Sector     
Date:   Aug 28, 2021
#R1#
Namasuzuki cracks a nice hook into Alatalo's ribs.
Alatalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Namasuzuki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Namasuzuki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alatalo.
Alatalo throws a leg kick but Namasuzuki moved away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alatalo. That's going to slow Namasuzuki down.
Namasuzuki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Namasuzuki tries to close the distance and clinch but Alatalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Namasuzuki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alatalo slips under a jab.
Alatalo motions for Namasuzuki to come forward. Alatalo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alatalo throws a body shot but no joy.
Alatalo ducks under a wild hook from Namasuzuki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namasuzuki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #TD#
Namasuzuki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Namasuzuki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Namasuzuki working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alatalo tries to escape but Namasuzuki is in control. #SUB#
Namasuzuki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alatalo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Alatalo manages to get back to half guard.
Alatalo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Namasuzuki content to control rather than advance.
Alatalo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Namasuzuki tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Namasuzuki throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alatalo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Namasuzuki is in Alatalo's guard.
Alatalo is looking to stand back up but Namasuzuki counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Alatalo. #REVB#
Alatalo is looking to control Namasuzuki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alatalo avoid being mounted?
Namasuzuki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Namasuzuki looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T4#
Alatalo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Namasuzuki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alatalo tries to get to full guard but Namasuzuki has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pupuki Namasuzuki will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Namasuzuki cracks Alatalo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
Namasuzuki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Alatalo stops Namasuzuki from passing to mount.
Alatalo trying to control but Namasuzuki flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Namasuzuki gets his hands free as Alatalo looks to control.
Alatalo tries to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namasuzuki controlling from the back.
Alatalo really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Namasuzuki's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.#T1#
Namasuzuki trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Alatalo doesn't escape.
A lull in the action here.
Namasuzuki biding his time, controlling Alatalo. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Alatalo trying to get back to his feet but Namasuzuki is in full control for now.
Namasuzuki biding his time, controlling Alatalo. #SUB#
Namasuzuki is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Namasuzuki has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T3#
Namasuzuki is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Namasuzuki's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Alatalo trying to control but not successfully. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Alatalo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Namasuzuki moves to the back position.
Namasuzuki trying to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Namasuzuki looking to break Alatalo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Alatalo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Namasuzuki will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pupuki Namasuzuki dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Alatalo feints and then cracks Namasuzuki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Namasuzuki down.
Namasuzuki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alatalo.
Namasuzuki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alatalo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alatalo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Namasuzuki rather than just go for the knockout.
Alatalo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A good leg kick by Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alatalo.
Alatalo throws the left hand but Namasuzuki avoids the punch easily.
Alatalo misses with a body shot.
Namasuzuki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namasuzuki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alatalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alatalo lands a nice shot that snaps Namasuzuki's head back. #CL#
Namasuzuki closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alatalo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Namasuzuki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Namasuzuki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alatalo backwards. #T1#
Alatalo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Namasuzuki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Namasuzuki.
Alatalo misses with some punches.
Alatalo swings wildly with an uppercut but Namasuzuki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Namasuzuki takes a shot to the head.
Namasuzuki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alatalo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Namasuzuki's elbow.
I was talking to Namasuzuki's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice left hand lands by Namasuzuki. #CUT#It looks like Mikko Alatalo has been cut.
Namasuzuki swings wildly with an uppercut but Alatalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Namasuzuki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alatalo tries to break free but Namasuzuki pushes him back against the cage.
Alatalo wants to get back to striking at distance but Namasuzuki won't allow it.
Alatalo looking to throw knees to the head but Namasuzuki is blocking nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Namasuzuki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Namasuzuki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Namasuzuki scores with a shot to the side of Alatalo's head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Namasuzuki misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Namasuzuki has a couple of punches blocked by Alatalo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki lands a shoulder strike.
Namasuzuki throws a punch but it's blocked by Alatalo.
Alatalo is trying to maintain a safe position but Namasuzuki gets an underhook and turns Alatalo into the cage.
Namasuzuki lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki working aggressively here.
Namasuzuki avoiding damage as Alatalo throws knees to the body.
Alatalo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Namasuzuki cracks Alatalo with a nice body shot.
Alatalo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Namasuzuki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alatalo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alatalo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Namasuzuki backwards.
Namasuzuki throws a head punch that misses.
Alatalo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Namasuzuki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alatalo tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T3#
Namasuzuki lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Alatalo to his knees! Namasuzuki keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). 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.

 

Event: SYN 813 Toivonen vs. Camara     
Date:   Jul 10, 2021
#R1#
Avisu Kona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Namasuzuki only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Avisu Kona throws a right hand that misses
and Namasuzuki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Namasuzuki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona avoids a kick to the body.
Avisu Kona thumps Namasuzuki with a low kick.
Namasuzuki misses with a takedown attempt - Avisu Kona sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Namasuzuki gets a double leg takedown into Avisu Kona's guard.
Namasuzuki stops Avisu Kona from standing up.
Namasuzuki wants to pass the guard but Avisu Kona is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Avisu Kona scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Namasuzuki misses with a hook. Avisu Kona ducked under it nicely.
Avisu Kona throwing a counter right hand but Namasuzuki manages to avoid it.
Avisu Kona lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
Namasuzuki misses with an uppercut. Avisu Kona saw that one coming.
Avisu Kona looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Avisu Kona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Avisu Kona misses with a wild body shot.
Namasuzuki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Namasuzuki.
Avisu Kona scores with a jab to the head.
Namasuzuki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Avisu Kona takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Avisu Kona connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Avisu Kona connects with a crisp jab.
Namasuzuki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Avisu Kona looks to score with a jab to the body but Namasuzuki is just out of range.
Namasuzuki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Avisu Kona just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Avisu Kona throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Namasuzuki does it's job there.
Avisu Kona is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Avisu Kona is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Namasuzuki. #T2#
Avisu Kona jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Namasuzuki ducks under a wild hook from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona misses with an uppercut.
Avisu Kona connects with an inside leg kick.
Namasuzuki avoids the body shot from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona misses with a straight right.
Namasuzuki appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Namasuzuki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #TD2#
Namasuzuki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Avisu Kona is looking for a sweep.
Avisu Kona is not content to let Namasuzuki control the position.
Avisu Kona tries to improve position but can't. #T3##ES#
Avisu Kona bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Avisu Kona steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Namasuzuki.
An attempted straight right counter from Avisu Kona misses the target.
Namasuzuki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki misses with a body shot.
Avisu Kona throws a hook but Namasuzuki blocks it.
Namasuzuki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona cracks Namasuzuki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Avisu Kona scores with a hook.
Namasuzuki checks a low kick from Avisu Kona.
A shot to the liver by Namasuzuki. Beautiful body shot.
Avisu Kona uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Santu Avisu Kona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avisu Kona takes a swing at Namasuzuki's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Namasuzuki misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona lands a jab to the head.
Namasuzuki slips under a jab.#T4#
Avisu Kona lands with a good body shot.
Avisu Kona throws a right hand that misses
and Namasuzuki counters with a leg kick.
Avisu Kona swings for the body but Namasuzuki moves out of range.
Namasuzuki now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Avisu Kona swings for the body but Namasuzuki moves out of range.
Avisu Kona throws a hook but Namasuzuki blocks it.
Namasuzuki connects with a looping right hand.
Namasuzuki throws a front kick aimed at Avisu Kona's knee but Avisu Kona avoids it well. #CL2#
Namasuzuki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Avisu Kona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Our sources have told us that Avisu Kona has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Namasuzuki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Avisu Kona's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Namasuzuki slips under a jab.
And Namasuzuki tries to counter it with a takedown but Avisu Kona pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Namasuzuki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Avisu Kona misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Namasuzuki walks forward, straight into a front kick from Avisu Kona.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Santu Avisu Kona dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Avisu Kona. That's going to slow Namasuzuki down.
Avisu Kona misses with a looping left.
Santu Avisu Kona is winning the standup battle so far.
Avisu Kona falls off balance throwing a combination
and Namasuzuki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Namasuzuki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Avisu Kona.
It seemed like Namasuzuki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Namasuzuki with a nice calf kick.
Avisu Kona throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Namasuzuki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Avisu Kona missing with a left hand there. Namasuzuki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Namasuzuki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Avisu Kona dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Namasuzuki. That did some damage!
Namasuzuki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Namasuzuki throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Avisu Kona to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Namasuzuki shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Namasuzuki was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avisu Kona struggling a bit here.
Namasuzuki trying to control the position but Avisu Kona is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Namasuzuki wants to stand but Avisu Kona has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Avisu Kona wants to get back to his feet but Namasuzuki is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
Avisu Kona is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2#
Avisu Kona looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Avisu Kona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Namasuzuki has a couple of punches blocked by Avisu Kona.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Namasuzuki. #BC#
Avisu Kona's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Avisu Kona scores with the left hand. Namasuzuki knows he should have avoided that one.
Namasuzuki avoids the body shot from Avisu Kona.
Namasuzuki throws the kick towards the body but Avisu Kona avoids it.
Namasuzuki throws a body shot but no joy.
Avisu Kona throws a predictable looking body shot
and Namasuzuki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Avisu Kona looks to throw the jab but Namasuzuki is out of range.
A big right from Namasuzuki misses.
Namasuzuki scores with a body shot. #T3#
Avisu Kona scores with a crisp jab that stopped Namasuzuki in his tracks.
Namasuzuki staying out of range there.
Namasuzuki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Avisu Kona displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Namasuzuki throws out the jab.
Avisu Kona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Avisu Kona throws a hook to the side of Namasuzuki's head but Namasuzuki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Namasuzuki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Namasuzuki throws an overhand right that lands on Avisu Kona's shoulder, as Avisu Kona tries to avoid the shot.
Namasuzuki lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Avisu Kona throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Avisu Kona misses the shot to the body.
Namasuzuki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Avisu Kona throws out a loose jab but Namasuzuki uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Namasuzuki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Namasuzuki throws a hook but Avisu Kona avoids it easily.
Avisu Kona lands a slapping body shot.
Namasuzuki looks to score with a jab to the body but Avisu Kona is just out of range.
Avisu Kona slips under a jab from Namasuzuki.#T4#
Avisu Kona lands a head shot.
Avisu Kona ducks under a wild hook from Namasuzuki.
Avisu Kona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Namasuzuki misses with a straight left.
Avisu Kona misses with a body shot
and Namasuzuki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avisu Kona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Namasuzuki moves away.
Avisu Kona throws a body shot but no joy.
Avisu Kona blocks a low kick nicely.
Namasuzuki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Namasuzuki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Avisu Kona is out of range and Namasuzuki settles back down.
Avisu Kona fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Namasuzuki is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Namasuzuki! But no joy.
Avisu Kona works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Avisu Kona misses.
Avisu Kona uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Namasuzuki has time to react.
Avisu Kona throws a hook to the side of Namasuzuki's head but Namasuzuki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Namasuzuki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Santu Avisu Kona dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Namasuzuki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Avisu Kona. Avisu Kona obviously looking to wear him down.
Avisu Kona shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Avisu Kona lands with a shot to the body.
Namasuzuki thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Avisu Kona if he has to take too many more of those.
Avisu Kona throws a right hand that Namasuzuki ducks under and follows up with a left that Namasuzuki also avoids with ease.
Namasuzuki feints a counter leg kick.
Namasuzuki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Avisu Kona throws a shot from downtown. Namasuzuki moves away and avoids it.
Namasuzuki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Namasuzuki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Avisu Kona manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Avisu Kona throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Namasuzuki counters with a single leg into guard. Avisu Kona didn't expect that. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Avisu Kona manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Avisu Kona.
Namasuzuki gets through Avisu Kona's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Avisu Kona can't find room to land a body shot as Namasuzuki controls the action.
Namasuzuki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Avisu Kona blocking some punches.
Namasuzuki throws a head punch that misses.
Namasuzuki lands a nice shot to the body.
Namasuzuki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Namasuzuki tries a body shot but Avisu Kona blocks it.
Namasuzuki can't find room to land a body shot as Avisu Kona controls the action.
Namasuzuki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Namasuzuki gets through Avisu Kona's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Avisu Kona is trying to force a seperation but Namasuzuki has the dominant position.
Pupuki Namasuzuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Namasuzuki tries a body shot but Avisu Kona blocks it.
Namasuzuki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Namasuzuki.
A right handed body shot lands from Namasuzuki.
A head punch on the inside from Namasuzuki fails to land.
Avisu Kona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Namasuzuki is leaning against Avisu Kona and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Namasuzuki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Avisu Kona backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Namasuzuki struggles to land a body shot inside as Avisu Kona controls his hands.
Avisu Kona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Namasuzuki misses with some punches.
Namasuzuki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Avisu Kona's elbow. #T3##BC#
Avisu Kona pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Avisu Kona throws an overhand right that lands on Namasuzuki's shoulder, as Namasuzuki tries to avoid the shot.
Namasuzuki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Avisu Kona.
And Namasuzuki tries to counter it with a takedown but Avisu Kona pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Avisu Kona throws a lazy right hand but Namasuzuki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Namasuzuki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Avisu Kona.
Namasuzuki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona misses the body punch
and Namasuzuki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Avisu Kona's knee momentarily.
Namasuzuki fails with the takedown.
Santu Avisu Kona is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Avisu Kona fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Avisu Kona 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.
Namasuzuki is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Avisu Kona gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Namasuzuki to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Avisu Kona wriggles free and stands up. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Namasuzuki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Avisu Kona.
A jab from Namasuzuki misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Avisu Kona.
Namasuzuki misses with a hook.
Namasuzuki tries to clinch up but Avisu Kona circles away and keeps his distance.
Namasuzuki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Avisu Kona uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Namasuzuki.
Avisu Kona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Namasuzuki.
Avisu Kona misses with a straight left.
Avisu Kona looks to land a left hand but Namasuzuki moved out of range nicely.
A punch combination from Avisu Kona misses.
Avisu Kona uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Namasuzuki.
Avisu Kona was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Avisu Kona tries to bum rush Namasuzuki with a series of wild strikes but Namasuzuki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pupuki Namasuzuki.
I think Avisu Kona has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santu Avisu Kona!

Santu Avisu Kona bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: SYN 803 Whymer vs. Al Din     
Date:   Jun 07, 2021
#R1#
Namasuzuki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#It looks like Pupuki Namasuzuki has been cut.
Paulin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Namasuzuki jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Namasuzuki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Paulin scores with a jab. Namasuzuki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Namasuzuki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Paulin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Namasuzuki's head.
Namasuzuki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Paulin connects with a body shot that sends Namasuzuki's belly button to the back.
Namasuzuki throws an off balance right hand
and Paulin counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paulin avoids the body shot from Namasuzuki.
As Namasuzuki backs off Paulin throws a huge counter combo but Namasuzuki manages to avoid it all.#KD2#
Paulin cracks Namasuzuki with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Namasuzuki looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Paulin finish him? #ROC2#Namasuzuki is rocked!
Paulin throws a sloppy head kick and Namasuzuki moves out of range easily.
Namasuzuki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Both fighters circling a little - Paulin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Namasuzuki is breathing heavily.
Paulin lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Paulin works Namasuzuki's body with a nice hook.
Namasuzuki gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Paulin points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Namasuzuki wakes up just in time to hear Paulin thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thierry Paulin!
Thierry Paulin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SAFO 60 Ali v Johnson     
Date:   May 16, 2020
#R1##CL#
Namasuzuki clinches.
McGuire takes a shot to the head.
McGuire jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Namasuzuki walks away with a smile on his face. McGuire gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Namasuzuki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Namasuzuki blocks a jab.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Namasuzuki.
McGuire tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Namasuzuki defends well and McGuire ends up having to push Namasuzuki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Namasuzuki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Namasuzuki tries to work over McGuire's front leg with a kick but McGuire checks it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McGuire has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
McGuire connects with a solid leg kick.
Pupuki Namasuzuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Namasuzuki finds it's way through McGuire's defenses.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Namasuzuki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namasuzuki throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and McGuire releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McGuire checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL#
Namasuzuki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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.
A body shot lands from Namasuzuki. #T1#
McGuire blocks a body shot from Namasuzuki.
A right hook to the body lands for Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki lands a left hand.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Namasuzuki.
McGuire tries to pull guard but Namasuzuki won't allow it.
Pupuki Namasuzuki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin McGuire.
Namasuzuki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Namasuzuki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Namasuzuki lands a right hand.
McGuire is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Namasuzuki to keep the fight standing.
McGuire jumps guard but Namasuzuki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Namasuzuki lands an uppercut.
Namasuzuki blocking some punches.
McGuire tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Namasuzuki just stands there and leans against the cage.
A hook to the body from Namasuzuki.
McGuire looks winded!
Namasuzuki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGuires head.
Namasuzuki lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Namasuzuki lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Namasuzuki.
McGuire looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
Namasuzuki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Namasuzuki.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGuire blocking some punches.
Namasuzuki digs a right hand underneath McGuire's ribcage. McGuire let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Namasuzuki lands an uppercut.
Namasuzuki lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#
McGuire is rocked!
Stalling in the clinch from Namasuzuki.
McGuire is still on wobbly legs! Can Namasuzuki finish him?
Namasuzuki pressing his opponent against the cage.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire seems to have recovered his senses.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Namasuzuki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGuire working aggressively here. #TD2#
McGuire jumps into guard, dragging Namasuzuki to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Namasuzuki wants to pass the guard but McGuire is keeping the position.#SUB2#
McGuire is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Namasuzuki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Namasuzuki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Namasuzuki looking to pass the guard.
Namasuzuki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Namasuzuki slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McGuire trying to control from the bottom.
Namasuzuki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McGuire gets back to full guard.
Namasuzuki won't allow McGuire to sweep him here.
Namasuzuki sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pupuki Namasuzuki dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Namasuzuki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Namasuzuki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Namasuzuki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGuire, pushing him back against the cage.
Namasuzuki blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from McGuire.
Namasuzuki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
McGuire displaying some good clinch control by pressing Namasuzuki up against the cage.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Namasuzuki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namasuzuki is trying to stall.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
McGuire trying to stall but Namasuzuki improves his position.
McGuire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGuire tries a body shot but Namasuzuki blocks it. #T1#
McGuire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Namasuzuki lands an uppercut.
Namasuzuki blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Namasuzuki prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Namasuzuki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Namasuzuki tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pupuki Namasuzuki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Namasuzuki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Namasuzuki stalling in the clinch but McGuire improves position.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Namasuzuki tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Namasuzuki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Namasuzuki has McGuire pressed against the cage.
McGuire blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Namasuzuki avoiding damage.
Namasuzuki misses with the head strike.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Namasuzuki's elbow.
Namasuzuki scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT#
It looks like Kevin McGuire has been cut.
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 misses with some punches.
Namasuzuki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire blocking some punches.
McGuire tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Namasuzuki slows down the pace here.
McGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGuire lands a hook that snaps the head of Namasuzuki backwards.
McGuire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Namasuzuki blocks an uppercut.
McGuire tries a body shot but Namasuzuki blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Namasuzuki.
McGuire is breathing heavily.
Namasuzuki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Namasuzuki on the inside.
Namasuzuki lands a shoulder strike.
Namasuzuki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Namasuzuki dips a shoulder and cracks McGuire with a mighty uppercut! McGuire falls back against the cage and Namasuzuki unloads with a barrage of strikes! McGuire is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Namasuzuki screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pupuki Namasuzuki!
Pupuki Namasuzuki retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Pupuki Namasuzuki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SAFO 54 Daugherty v Namasuzuki     
Date:   Apr 18, 2020
#R1#
Daugherty scores with a sloppy right hand. Namasuzuki should have avoided that one.
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.
Daugherty scores with a jab to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Pupuki Namasuzuki has been cut.
Daugherty misses the jab.
Daugherty scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Daugherty takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Daugherty scores with a punch to the head.
Daugherty lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Namasuzuki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Namasuzuki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Namasuzuki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Daugherty in his tracks.
Namasuzuki thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Daugherty if he has to take too many more of those.
Daugherty throws a nice looking combination but Namasuzuki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daugherty with a jab.
Daugherty is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Daugherty slips a jab from Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daugherty.
Daugherty misses with an uppercut
and Namasuzuki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Daugherty misses the jab.#CL#
Namasuzuki forces Daugherty back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Namasuzuki.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daugherty.
Daugherty is trying to break free.
Daugherty is trying to break free.
Namasuzuki misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Namasuzuki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daugherty's elbow.
Namasuzuki struggles to land a body shot inside as Daugherty controls his hands.
Daugherty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Namasuzuki. #T2#
Namasuzuki misses with a body punch.
Namasuzuki scores with a shoulder strike.
Daugherty is trying to push Namasuzuki away but Namasuzuki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Namasuzuki swings wildly with an uppercut but Daugherty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Namasuzuki misses with a punch on the inside.
Namasuzuki lands with a right to the head.
Namasuzuki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Daugherty backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daugherty.
Namasuzuki lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Namasuzuki.
Daugherty blocks a body shot from Namasuzuki. #T3#
Namasuzuki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Namasuzuki lands with a light punch inside.
Namasuzuki swings wildly with an uppercut but Daugherty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daugherty can't break the clinch.
Namasuzuki has Daugherty pressed against the cage, preventing Daugherty from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Namasuzuki misses with a punch on the inside.
Daugherty blocks an uppercut.
Namasuzuki keeps control of Daugherty as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Namasuzuki has Daugherty pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Namasuzuki.
A short body shot lands from Namasuzuki as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Namasuzuki.
Daugherty tries to circle away but Namasuzuki has him pinned against the cage.
Namasuzuki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Namasuzuki lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
Daugherty is rocked!
Namasuzuki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daugherty is still on wobbly legs! Can Namasuzuki finish him?
Namasuzuki pushes Daugherty against the cage. Namasuzuki is working some dirty boxing. Namasuzuki pushes off with a quick right hook! Daugherty goes down! Daugherty tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Namasuzuki moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pupuki Namasuzuki!
Pupuki Namasuzuki retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Pupuki Namasuzuki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
John Daugherty spoke after the fight, saying 'Umm...yeah...where am I again?'.

 

Event: SAFO 50: Kong vs Namasuzuki     
Date:   Apr 02, 2020
#R1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kong.
Namasuzuki cracks Kong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kong throws a lazy right hand but Namasuzuki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Kong drives through and clinches with Namasuzuki against the cage.
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 takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kong misses with a hook to the ribs.
A knee to the head by Kong.
Kong scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Pupuki Namasuzuki has been cut.
Namasuzuki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Namasuzuki.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kong unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Namasuzuki misses with the head strike.
Namasuzuki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kong missing with knees to the body.
Namasuzuki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kong looking to throw knees to the head but Namasuzuki is blocking nicely.
Kong tries to throw a body punch but Namasuzuki avoids it by throwing Kong back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Namasuzuki scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kong.
Kong working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Namasuzuki lands with a left to the head.
Namasuzuki managing to block the knees to the body from Kong. #BC2#
Kong breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Kong rushes Namasuzuki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Namasuzuki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Namasuzuki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A bit of stalling here from Namasuzuki.
Kong lands a good knee to the midsection. Namasuzuki won't want to take too many of those.
Kong tries to land a knee to the head but Namasuzuki blocks with his arms.
Namasuzuki lands an uppercut.
Kong landing knees to the head.
Namasuzuki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kong backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki tries to work over Kong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kong takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Namasuzuki lands a hook that snaps the head of Kong backwards.
Kong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Namasuzuki pushes Kong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Namasuzuki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kong looking to throw knees to the head but Namasuzuki is blocking nicely.
Kong blocks an uppercut.
Namasuzuki misses with the head strike.
Namasuzuki lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kong.
Namasuzuki scores with a hook to the body.
Kong looks winded!
Namasuzuki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kong backwards. #ROC#
Kong is rocked!
Namasuzuki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kong.
Kong is still on wobbly legs! Can Namasuzuki finish him?
Namasuzuki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Namasuzuki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kong or not.
Namasuzuki stalling.
Namasuzuki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kongs head. #BC#
Namasuzuki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Namasuzuki shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Kong takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Namasuzuki sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Kong bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pupuki Namasuzuki!
Pupuki Namasuzuki is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Pupuki Namasuzuki made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: SAFO 45 Gracie v Hawk     
Date:   Mar 13, 2020
#R1#
Shackelford throws a body shot but no joy.
Namasuzuki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shackelford.
Namasuzuki throws an off balance right hand
and Shackelford counters with a straight right hand.
A jab lands there for Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Shackelford falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pupuki Namasuzuki!
During a confident post fight interview, Pupuki Namasuzuki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SAFO 38 Chaelsson vs Frost     
Date:   Feb 08, 2020
#R1#
Namasuzuki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Namasuzuki misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Namasuzuki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Namasuzuki throws a body punch but Bundy moves out of range.
Bundy motions for Namasuzuki to come forward. Bundy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Namasuzuki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#
It looks like Pupuki Namasuzuki has been cut.
Bundy moves out of range of the strikes.
Bundy throws a body kick that misses
and Namasuzuki counters with a stiff right hand.
Namasuzuki connects with a body shot that sends Bundy's belly button to the back.
Namasuzuki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bundy's sensitive parts.
Bundy throws an overhand right that lands on Namasuzuki's shoulder, as Namasuzuki tries to avoid the shot.
Bundy lands with an uppercut that bounces Namasuzuki off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Namasuzuki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bundy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Namasuzuki has knocked Bundy down with a huge combo! Namasuzuki steps away and waves a wobbly Bundy back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Good work by Namasuzuki as he checks the leg kick.
Namasuzuki's coach down at MMA Dojo (Top Gym in Tokyo*) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Namasuzuki's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Bundy scores with a shot to the body.
Bundy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bundy lands the left hand.
Bundy misses the shot to the body. #KD2#
Namasuzuki lands a big right hand that sends Bundy crashing to the mat! Namasuzuki stays standing though and waves Bundy back to his feet!#ROC2#
Bundy is rocked!
Bundy scores with a body shot.
Oh Bundy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Namasuzuki throws an uppercut from hell that sends Bundy clean off his feet! He's out cold! Namasuzuki stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pupuki Namasuzuki!
Pupuki Namasuzuki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Tuesday Night Fights     
Date:   Jan 14, 2020
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Petrov.
Namasuzuki lands with a right hand.
Namasuzuki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petrov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Petrov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Namasuzuki counters with a nice kick to the body.
Petrov looks winded!
Namasuzuki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Petrov goes for a double leg but Namasuzuki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Namasuzuki continues to drive forward.
Namasuzuki scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#
It looks like Ivan Petrov has been cut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Namasuzuki.
Petrov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pupuki Namasuzuki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Petrov.
Namasuzuki slips under a jab from Petrov.
Namasuzuki half committed to a counter leg kick.
Namasuzuki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Petrov.
Good exchange - Namasuzuki coming out on top.
Ivan Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Namasuzuki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Namasuzuki explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#KD#
Namasuzuki cracks Petrov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Petrov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Namasuzuki finish him? #T1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Namasuzuki. Petrov shrugs it off though.
Namasuzuki knocks out Petrov with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Namasuzuki before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Namasuzuki picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pupuki Namasuzuki!
During a confident post fight interview, Pupuki Namasuzuki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 01, 2019
#R1#
Clay takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#
It looks like Cassius Clay has been cut.
Pupuki Namasuzuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Namasuzuki lands with a nice body punch.
Namasuzuki scores with a sloppy right hand. Clay should have avoided that one.
Namasuzuki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clay wants to counter the offense by Namasuzuki and move into the clinch position.
Clay has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Namasuzuki.#KD#
Namasuzuki lands a big right hand that sends Clay crashing to the mat! Namasuzuki stays standing though and waves Clay back to his feet!
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 is stalking Clay. Clay circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Namasuzuki, and it's lights out! Clay really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pupuki Namasuzuki!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 14, 2019
#R1#
Namasuzuki misses with a combination
and Prime counters with a straight right hand.
Namasuzuki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Prime misses with a takedown attempt - Namasuzuki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Some wild striking there from Namasuzuki.
Prime doesn't manage to clinch there - Namasuzuki circles away. #TD2#
Prime looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Namasuzuki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Namasuzuki tries to get out of the position.
Prime missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namasuzuki being controlled here, momentarily. #T1##SUB2#
Prime drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Namasuzuki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Prime has Namasuzuki in his guard.#REVR#
Namasuzuki preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Prime manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Namasuzuki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pupuki Namasuzuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prime looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Namasuzuki is fending him off so far but Prime persists. Nope, Namasuzuki circles away and we're back to standing.
Namasuzuki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Namasuzuki wants it to stay on the feet.
Pupuki Namasuzuki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodimus Prime.
Namasuzuki misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Namasuzuki misses with a two punch combination.
Namasuzuki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Prime wants to counter with a clinch but Namasuzuki pushes him away.
Namasuzuki misses with the combination. #CL2#
Prime rushes Namasuzuki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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 controlling the action here for a moment.
Prime tries to work over Namasuzuki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Prime trying to stall but Namasuzuki improves his position. #T3#
Prime can't get the takedown.
Prime content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Prime with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Prime's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Namasuzuki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Prime tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Namasuzuki defends well and Prime ends up having to push Namasuzuki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Namasuzuki misses with a two punch combination.
Namasuzuki misses with a wild combination.
Prime throws a counter combo.
Namasuzuki is breathing heavily.
Prime slips a jab and a cross from Namasuzuki.
Prime is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Prime shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Namasuzuki as he avoids it easily.
Namasuzuki misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Prime shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Namasuzuki as he jumps to the side.
Namasuzuki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Prime circles away quickly and effectively.
Prime fails with a takedown attempt.
Prime shoots in but no luck this time.
Prime avoids a punch combination nicely.
Prime tries to counter by closing the distance.
Prime dodges the punch combination from Namasuzuki.
Prime looks for a takedown but Namasuzuki sprawls well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Namasuzuki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Prime circles away quickly and effectively.
Prime fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pupuki Namasuzuki dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Prime slips a jab and a cross from Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki misses with a two punch combination.
Prime steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Namasuzuki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Namasuzuki throws a series of punches but Prime moves out of range. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Namasuzuki trying to land knees to the body.
Namasuzuki misses with an elbow over the top.
Namasuzuki avoiding damage as Prime throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Prime.
Prime is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Namasuzuki pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1##TD2#
Prime ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Prime no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Namasuzuki would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Prime is looking to cinch up a triangle. Namasuzuki throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Prime's body to avoid the submission. Prime has instead reached around Namasuzuki's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Prime arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rodimus Prime!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 04, 2019
#R1#
Gould shoots in looking for a takedown but Namasuzuki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gould's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gould could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Namasuzuki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Namasuzuki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gould is looking to counter the offense by Namasuzuki and move into the clinch.
Pupuki Namasuzuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Namasuzuki. Those never looked like landing.
Gould tries to counter by clinching up but Namasuzuki breaks away and moves out of range.
Namasuzuki looks winded!
Gould shoots in looking for a takedown. Namasuzuki tries to sprawl out of it but Gould keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Namasuzuki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Namasuzuki throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Gould holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gould misses with a body punch.
Namasuzuki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki wants a takedown but no success here. #T1#
Gould avoiding damage.
Gould has a couple of punches blocked by Namasuzuki.
Gould controlling the action here for a moment.
Gould swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gould throws a head punch that misses.
Gould tries to land knees in the clinch but Namasuzuki avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gould swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gould misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gould jumps guard but Namasuzuki stands there with Gould around his waist. Gould gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerald Gould. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gould tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Namasuzuki is trying to pull guard but Gould has him pressed against the cage.
Namasuzuki avoiding damage as Gould throws knees to the body.
Namasuzuki tries to pull guard but Gould holds him up against the cage and eventually Namasuzuki drops back down to his feet. #T3#
Gould misses with a short punch on the inside.
Namasuzuki jumps guard but Gould stands there with Namasuzuki around his waist. Namasuzuki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gould throws a head punch that misses.
Gould misses with some punches.
Gould has a couple of punches blocked by Namasuzuki.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gould lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gould misses with some punches.
Gould swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gould.
Gould using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gould has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Namasuzuki after a bit of a struggle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Namasuzuki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gould tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerald Gould dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Namasuzuki tries to bum rush Gould with a series of wild strikes but Gould uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Namasuzuki misses with a two punch combination.
Gould dodges the punch combination from Namasuzuki.
Gould appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gould shoots in but Namasuzuki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Namasuzuki blocks a head kick by Gould.
A combination from Namasuzuki does no damage.
Gould fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki is breathing heavily.
Namasuzuki blocks a head kick by Gould. #T1#
Gould dives in for a single leg takedown but Namasuzuki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerald Gould. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Namasuzuki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Namasuzuki tries to bum rush Gould with a series of wild strikes but Gould uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gould throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Namasuzuki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Namasuzuki.
Gould shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Namasuzuki sprawls well. Namasuzuki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gould gets slowly back to his feet.
Gould slips a jab and a cross from Namasuzuki.
Gould throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Namasuzuki's head.#T2#
Namasuzuki misses with a series of wild punches.
Gould scores with a nice right hand.
Namasuzuki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gould tries to counter with a takedown but Namasuzuki is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Gould closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Namasuzuki to the mat! Namasuzuki manages to get full guard.
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 avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gould controlling from the top position. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gould tries to free his leg and advance position but Namasuzuki is retaining full guard.
Gould 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 warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gould with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gould working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gould postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A punch combination from Namasuzuki misses.
As Namasuzuki tries to get set, Gould tries to push him back and clinch up but Namasuzuki manages to avoid the attempt.
Pupuki Namasuzuki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gould throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gould dives in for a single leg takedown but Namasuzuki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4#
Namasuzuki misses with a series of wild punches.
Namasuzuki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gould tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Namasuzuki manages to circle out of the way.
Namasuzuki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gould circles away quickly and effectively.
Gould is looking to counter the offense by Namasuzuki and move into the clinch.
Gould tries to clinch but Namasuzuki moves out of range.
Namasuzuki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Namasuzuki. Those never looked like landing.
Namasuzuki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gould moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Namasuzuki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sloppy strikes from Gould. Those never looked like landing.
Namasuzuki misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pupuki Namasuzuki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Namasuzuki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Namasuzuki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gould.
Namasuzuki swinging wildly here.
Gould is looking to counter the offense by Namasuzuki and move into the clinch.
Gould fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Namasuzuki avoids it really well and circles away.
Gould connects with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Namasuzuki does no damage.
Gould lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Namasuzuki circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##TD#
Gould scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gould landing strikes.
Namasuzuki being controlled for a moment.
Gould 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.
Namasuzuki is not content to let Gould control the position.
Gould content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T2#
Gould postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gould working the ground and pound.
Gould working the ground and pound from side control.
Gould working the head and body with strikes. #SU#
Gould stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T3#
A combination from Namasuzuki does no damage.
Gould dives in for a single leg takedown but Namasuzuki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerald Gould. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Namasuzuki scores with a one two! Gould had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gould shoots in but Namasuzuki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Namasuzuki shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gould eats them both and turns towards Namasuzuki to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gould fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Namasuzuki lands with a nice combination. Gould backs away looking to recover.
Namasuzuki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pupuki Namasuzuki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Namasuzuki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gould dodges the punch combination from Namasuzuki.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Namasuzuki. Those never looked like landing.
Gould half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Namasuzuki throws a right and a left that Gould avoids nicely.
Gould tries to counter with a takedown but Namasuzuki is quick to defend against it.
Namasuzuki lands with a nice combination. Gould backs away looking to recover.
Namasuzuki throws a right hand that Gould ducks under and follows up with a left that Gould also avoids with ease.
Namasuzuki misses with a two punch combination.
Gould attempts a counter takedown but Namasuzuki avoids it well and moves away.
Gould changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Namasuzuki tries to avoid it but Gould manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Namasuzuki to the ground. Namasuzuki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Namasuzuki throws a series of punches but Gould moves out of range.
Gould feinted with a counter takedown.
Namasuzuki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pupuki Namasuzuki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Namasuzuki 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pupuki Namasuzuki!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 02, 2019
#R1#
Namasuzuki misses with a double jab.
Bender tries to counter with a takedown but Namasuzuki is quick to defend against it.
A combination from Namasuzuki does no damage.
Pupuki Namasuzuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Namasuzuki. Those never looked like landing.
Namasuzuki throws a right hand that Bender ducks under and follows up with a left that Bender also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Namasuzuki misses.
Bender seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Namasuzuki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Namasuzuki throws a series of punches but Bender moves out of range.
Bender fails to land the takedown.
A combination from Namasuzuki does no damage. #TD#
Bender manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Namasuzuki on his heels. He'll look to pass Namasuzuki's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Namasuzuki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bender with a nice head shot there.
Bender will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bender cracks Namasuzuki with a solid left hand.#T1#
Bender postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Namasuzuki looks winded!
Bender working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bender is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bender trying to control the position from guard on top but Namasuzuki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Namasuzuki wants to sweep here but Bender controlling him for the moment.
Bender landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Namasuzuki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bender gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bender postures up and lands a big shot to Namasuzuki's brow. #T2#
Bender with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bender lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bender lands a couple of elbows.
Bender landing with the ground and pound.
Bender works over Namasuzuki with some ground and pound from guard.
Namasuzuki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bender. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bender postures up and lands a big shot to Namasuzuki's brow.
Bender working some strikes from top position.
Bender postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bender postures up and lands a big shot to Namasuzuki's brow.
Bender keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Namasuzuki's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Namasuzuki can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Bender postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bender with a nice head shot there.
Bender scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bender's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bender with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bender landing with the ground and pound.
Bender scoring with some ground and pound.
Bender is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bender lands a couple of elbows.
Bender landing with the ground and pound.
Bender stands up over Namasuzuki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Bender with a nice head shot there.
Bender distracts Namasuzuki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bender working some strikes from top position.
Bender with a nice head shot there.
Bender is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bender landing some decent shots from guard.
Bender postures up and lands a big shot to Namasuzuki's brow.
Bender scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bender is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garret Bender dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Namasuzuki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Namasuzuki throws a right hand that Bender ducks under and follows up with a left that Bender also avoids with ease.
Namasuzuki has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bender is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Namasuzuki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Bender counters by moving into the clinch.
Namasuzuki is trying to pull guard but Bender has him pressed against the cage.
Namasuzuki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bender walks away with a smile on his face. Namasuzuki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Namasuzuki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bender moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Namasuzuki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Namasuzuki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bender is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL#
Bender moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bender effectively controlling the action here.
Namasuzuki is breathing heavily.
Bender stalling in the clinch but Namasuzuki improves position.
Bender avoiding damage. #T1#
Namasuzuki is trying to break the clinch but Bender is controlling him.
Bender stalling the fight.
Namasuzuki letting Bender take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Garret Bender.
Sloppy strikes from Namasuzuki. Those never looked like landing.
Bender wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Namasuzuki fails to land with a series of punches.
Pupuki Namasuzuki seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Bender shoots in and bounces Namasuzuki off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bender lands a couple of elbows.
Bender trying to control the position from guard on top but Namasuzuki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Bender scoring with some ground and pound.
Bender working some strikes from top position.
Garret Bender overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bender wants to control from the top but Namasuzuki keeps moving.
Bender lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bender works over Namasuzuki with some ground and pound from guard.
Bender landing some decent shots from guard. #SU#
Bender gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Namasuzuki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bender counters with a one-two to the body. #T3##TD#
Bender shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bender postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bender 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.
Bender is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bender scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bender chips away with some ground and pound.
Bender postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Namasuzuki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bender lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bender is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bender is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Bender keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Namasuzuki's head.
Bender with a nice head shot there.
Bender scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bender is stalling in the full guard. #SU#
Bender gets to his feet. Namasuzuki looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Bender closes the distance and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bender will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Namasuzuki up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garret Bender dominated that second round.
That's time! Bender's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A right-left combo lands from Namasuzuki. #CUT2#
It looks like Garret Bender has been cut.
Namasuzuki misses with a double jab.
Namasuzuki looks to land a combination but Bender avoids it well.
Namasuzuki falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Bender counters with a takedown into side control.
Namasuzuki bucks up and tries to throw Bender off but instead Bender has got his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bender lands punches and elbows.
Bender punches Namasuzuki on the ear.
Namasuzuki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bender landing with strikes. #T1#
Bender lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Bender is landing with strikes. Namasuzuki can't take much more of this.
Bender lands strikes to the head.
Bender scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Namasuzuki is looking for a way out.
Namasuzuki covers up after that shot from Bender.
Bender loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Namasuzuki hold on?
Can Namasuzuki hold on?! Bender is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Bender scores with strikes from the back.
Bender lands shots from the back. #T2#
Bender scores with punches and elbows.
Bender gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bender scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Namasuzuki is looking for a way out.
Bender scores with punches to the body.
Bender is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Bender gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Bender gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Bender apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Bender is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Namasuzuki can do to turn this around?
Bender tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Bender gets a double leg takedown into Namasuzuki's guard.
Bender postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Bender is in close to Namasuzuki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bender works over Namasuzuki with some ground and pound from guard.
Bender makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bender distracts Namasuzuki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bender scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bender working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bender postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bender working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Namasuzuki's head.
Bender distracts Namasuzuki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Namasuzuki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bender lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Bender postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bender landing some decent shots from guard.
Bender postures up.
Namasuzuki has momentary wrist control but Bender slips an elbow through the middle.
Bender chips away with some ground and pound.
Bender content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bender slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bender with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

And that's the end of the fight!
Garret Bender showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bender, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garret Bender!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 28, 2019
#R1#
Namasuzuki throws an overhand right that has Neal reeling! Namasuzuki follows up with more punches and Neal is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pupuki Namasuzuki!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 25, 2019
#R1#
Little drops his hands for a split second and Namasuzuki immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Little face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Namasuzuki follows up with a right hand that knocks Little into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pupuki Namasuzuki!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 22, 2019
#R1##CL2#
Namasuzuki clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Navarro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Namasuzuki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Navarro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Navarro could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#BC2#
Namasuzuki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Navarro tries to keep at a distance but Namasuzuki has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Namasuzuki jumps guard and drags Navarro to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Namasuzuki is pulling down on Navarro's head. It's preventing any offense from Navarro, at least for the moment.
Namasuzuki wants to control but Navarro passes easily into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namasuzuki wants to control but Navarro is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Navarro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Navarro lands with a punch from half guard. #SU#
Navarro stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Navarro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Namasuzuki defends well and Navarro ends up having to push Namasuzuki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Navarro fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Namasuzuki counters with a nice right hand that sends Navarro toppling to the canvas! Navarro scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Namasuzuki finish him?!#CUT2#
It looks like Alejandro Navarro has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Namasuzuki as Navarro shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Navarro. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Namasuzuki moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Navarro trying to control the position but instead, Namasuzuki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Navarro into the cage.
Navarro stalling the fight. #T2#
Navarro is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Navarro tries to break the clinch but Namasuzuki is controlling the position.
Namasuzuki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Navarro avoids it.
Namasuzuki is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Navarro is defending well.
Navarro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Navarro wants a takedown.
Navarro has Namasuzuki pressed against the cage, preventing Namasuzuki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Namasuzuki with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T3#
Navarro looking for a takedown.
A right hand to the body from Namasuzuki.
Navarro is breathing heavily.
Navarro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Namasuzuki after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Namasuzuki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Namasuzuki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Namasuzuki jumps guard but Navarro stands there with Namasuzuki around his waist. Namasuzuki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Namasuzuki has Navarro pushed against the cage.
Namasuzuki fails to pull guard.
Namasuzuki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Navarro pulls his leg out and moves away. #T4#
Namasuzuki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Navarro appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Namasuzuki closes the distance and pushes Navarro back into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Navarro takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A frustrated look appears on Namasuzuki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Namasuzuki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Navarro prevents it.
Navarro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Namasuzuki pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Namasuzuki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Navarro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Namasuzuki avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pupuki Namasuzuki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alejandro Navarro's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Navarro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Namasuzuki swivels and escapes.
Namasuzuki has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Navarro is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL2#
Namasuzuki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Namasuzuki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Namasuzuki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Namasuzuki displaying some good clinch control by pressing Navarro up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Namasuzuki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro stalling in the clinch but Namasuzuki improves position. #BC2#
Namasuzuki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Navarro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Namasuzuki's waist but Namasuzuki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Navarro off to one side. #T1#
Namasuzuki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Navarro went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Navarro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Navarro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Namasuzuki misses with a low kick.
Navarro goes for a double leg but Namasuzuki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Namasuzuki continues to drive forward.
Navarro misses with a takedown
and Namasuzuki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Namasuzuki works Navarro's body with a nice hook.
Navarro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Navarro wants it to stay on the feet.
Namasuzuki shoots in for a takedown but Navarro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Navarro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Namasuzuki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Navarro somewhat.#T2#
Namasuzuki works over Navarro's head and body with a nice combination.
Navarro misses with a takedown
and Namasuzuki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alejandro Navarro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Navarro gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Namasuzuki just leaning against Navarro, taking a breather.
Namasuzuki tries to pull guard but Navarro holds him up against the cage and eventually Namasuzuki drops back down to his feet.
Navarro keeps control of Namasuzuki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Navarro is trying to break the clinch but Namasuzuki is controlling him.
Navarro has Namasuzuki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Namasuzuki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Namasuzuki prevents a body shot from Navarro.
A nice right hand lands inside from Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Navarro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Navarro can't get the takedown.
Namasuzuki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Namasuzuki working hard to break the clinch.
Navarro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Namasuzuki prevents it. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Namasuzuki wants a takedown but no success here.
Navarro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Namasuzuki's efforts to push away.
Navarro is trying to break the clinch but Namasuzuki is controlling him.
Navarro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Namasuzuki tries to pull guard but Navarro won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Navarro can't get the takedown.
Pupuki Namasuzuki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Navarro is trying to force a seperation but Namasuzuki has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pupuki Namasuzuki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alejandro Navarro's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Namasuzuki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Navarro pinned against the cage. Navarro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Namasuzuki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Navarro.#CL2#
Namasuzuki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Navarro stalling the fight.
Navarro is trying to push Namasuzuki away but Namasuzuki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namasuzuki has Navarro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Navarro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Namasuzuki cracks Navarro with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Navarro prevents the takedown attempt.
Alejandro Navarro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pupuki Namasuzuki.
Navarro is trying to drag Namasuzuki to the mat but Namasuzuki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Namasuzuki. #BC2#
Namasuzuki breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Namasuzuki forces Navarro back against the cage and clinches.
Navarro is looking to control Namasuzuki's arms but Namasuzuki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Navarro has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Namasuzuki breaks from the clinch.
Namasuzuki tries for a takedown but Navarro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Navarro misses with a takedown attempt - Namasuzuki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Namasuzuki is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Navarro slaps away a takedown attempt from Namasuzuki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pupuki Namasuzuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Namasuzuki tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Navarro darts in and clinches Namasuzuki up against the cage.#TD#
Navarro has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Namasuzuki regains guard immediately.
Namasuzuki is looking to stand up but Navarro isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Namasuzuki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Navarro passes into side control. #T3##SU#
Navarro decides to stand back up.
Navarro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Namasuzuki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Navarro somewhat.
Navarro slaps away a takedown attempt from Namasuzuki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Navarro throws a quick counter head kick but Namasuzuki was just out of range.
Navarro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Namasuzuki is looking to land body kicks.#TD#
Navarro scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Namasuzuki is looking to get back to his feet here but Navarro is keeping cool and he's managed to take Namasuzuki's back.
Navarro lands a shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Namasuzuki looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Alejandro Navarro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pupuki Namasuzuki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Namasuzuki won't enjoy being in this position. Navarro looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Namasuzuki is tapping - it's over boys! Navarro picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alejandro Navarro!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 19, 2019
#R1#
Namasuzuki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hunter defends it nicely.
Pupuki Namasuzuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Hunter looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Namasuzuki!
Hunter lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Namasuzuki down.
Namasuzuki is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namasuzuki takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Namasuzuki struggling a bit here.#T1#
Hunter lands some shots froms side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Check out the look on Hunter's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hunter cracks Namasuzuki with a big right hand but Namasuzuki just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Namasuzuki is looking to reverse the position.
Hunter content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Namasuzuki tries to buck Hunter off but Hunter is having none of it.#T2#
Hunter working the ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Namasuzuki wants to control but Hunter postures up.
Hunter scoring with punches and elbows.
Hunter lands a decent elbow from side control. #SU#
Hunter has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Namasuzuki looks winded!
Hunter misses the jab.
Hunter could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hunter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Namasuzuki manages to avoid it.
Namasuzuki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hunter avoids it really well and circles away.
Hunter missing with a left hand there. Namasuzuki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Namasuzuki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hunter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Hunter instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land.
Hunter is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Namasuzuki is trying to pull guard but Hunter has him pressed against the cage.
Lindsay Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pupuki Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hunter misses with a knee strike.
Namasuzuki being controlled against the cage.#T4#
Namasuzuki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hunter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Namasuzuki prevents a body shot from Hunter.
Namasuzuki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hunter to keep the fight standing.
Hunter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Namasuzuki has Hunter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hunter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Hunter jumps guard and drags Namasuzuki to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Hunter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Namasuzuki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hunter is tightening it up a little... Namasuzuki has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Namasuzuki reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Namasuzuki taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hunter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lindsay Hunter!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 17, 2019
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki tries to advance to mount but can't.
Castaneda gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Castaneda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Namasuzuki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Namasuzuki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castaneda manages to get to full guard.
Namasuzuki wants to control from the top but Castaneda keeps moving.
Namasuzuki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Castaneda holds on and takes a little breather. #T1##SUB#
Castaneda is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Namasuzuki rolls with it to try and escape but Castaneda cranks on the arm and Namasuzuki is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Martin Castaneda!

 

 
 
 
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