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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Sparxx (ranked 40 p4p, 49 weight class) and Pupuki Namasuzuki (ranked 8 p4p, 9 weight class). Namasuzuki has chosen Stand By Me- Ben King as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gary Sparxx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pupuki Namasuzuki!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
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.
Sparxx breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut there from Sparxx.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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?"
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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Namasuzuki rushes Sparxx and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!'.
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