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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Freaky Max (ranked 2383 p4p, 4795 weight class) and Janne Varis (ranked 250 p4p, 416 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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2 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Freaky Max!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Janne Varis!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Varis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Max avoids a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Varis. That's going to slow Max down.
Varis throws a low kick but Max avoids it.
Varis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Freaky Max seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Max scores with a leg kick.
Varis scores with a kick to the midsection.
Max misses with a hook.
Max on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Max throws a lazy right hand but Varis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Max closes the distance but Varis moves to the side
and Varis counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Varis advances to mount.
Varis thowing shots but they're missing.
Max can't escape the position.
Varis is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Max throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Varis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Varis staying out of range there.
Varis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Max was well out of range. Poor timing from Varis.
Max comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Varis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Varis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Max. Max circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Varis connects with the punch.
It looks like Freaky Max has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Max lands an impressive looking overhand right. Varis doesn't seem phased though.
Freaky Max is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Varis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Max scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Varis throws a right hand that Max ducks under and follows up with a left that Max also avoids with ease.
Max is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Varis.
Max looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Varis looks to score with a jab to the body but Max is just out of range.
Max misses with a looping left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Varis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Varis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A big left from Varis misses.
Max tries to counter by clinching up but Varis breaks away and moves out of range.
A big right from Max misses.
Varis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Max loads up on a big right hand but Varis slips the punch.
Max is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Varis's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Max tries to clinch up.
Varis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Max ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Max has Varis up against the cage in a clinch.
Max controlling the action here for a moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Max as Varis tries to tie him up.
Max lands an uppercut.
Max lands a right hand.
Varis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Varis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Max prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Varis prevents a body shot from Max.
A hook to the body from Max.
Max lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Varis struggles to land a body shot inside as Max controls his hands.
The referee is keeping an eye on Max - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Max misses with a short punch on the inside.
Max throws a head punch that misses.
Max misses with a punch to the body.
Max tries to work over Varis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Max taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Max lands a right hand that snaps the head of Varis backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Max fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Max stalling the fight.
Max misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Come on Max - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Max misses with a hook to the ribs.
Varis blocking some punches.
Varis works on Max's body with a couple of short punches.
Max keeps control of Varis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Varis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Max.
Max lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Varis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Max backwards.
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 Freaky Max will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Freaky Max's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Varis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Max finds it's way round the side to connect with Varis's head.
Varis walks into a straight right hand from Max.
Max throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Varis with a nice cross.
Max takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Varis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Varis shoots in and bounces Max off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Varis passes Max's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Varis is looking to take a break and control but Max is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Varis is pressing down on Max's thigh, looking to free his foot. Max is holding on for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Varis has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Max wants to hold on but Varis pushes him away.
Varis is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Max has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Varis has hold of Max's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Max manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Varis with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Max tries to reverse the position but Varis maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varis looking to finish with strikes here!
Varis punching from mount but Max doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Varis wants to control the pace but Max is squirming around nicely.
Varis looking for a guillotine from mount but Max is having none of it.
Varis looking to control but Max is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Max is in all sorts of trouble here.
Max tries to hold on but Varis postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varis looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Varis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Max is looking to escape.
Varis is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Max has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Max!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Max stopping the sweep attempt from Varis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Max wants to stand but Varis is controlling his posture from full guard.
Varis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Max is one step ahead there.
Varis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Max content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Janne Varis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Freaky Max's cut.
That's time! Max's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Varis with a jab.
Max cracks Varis with an open hand slap.
Max turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Max misses with a looping left.
Max connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Varis momentarily.
Varis darts in looking for a takedown but Max gets double underhooks and turns Varis into the cage.
Varis tries to keep at a distance but Max has taken the fight into the clinch.
Max lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Varis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Varis lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Max.
Varis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Max displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Varis throws out the jab.
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!
Varis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Max, as that shot connected.
Max gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Varis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Max dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Max lands with a light punch inside.
Max blocks an uppercut.
Varis is trying to drag Max to the mat but Max just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Max works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Varis looking for a takedown.
Freaky Max has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janne Varis.
Varis swings wildly with an uppercut but Max uses good head movement to avoid it.
Max has Varis pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Max misses with a short punch on the inside.
Max effectively controlling the action here.
Max scores with a shot to the side of Varis's head.
Varis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Max is keeping busy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Max creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Varis misses with some punches.
Freaky Max has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Max is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Max throws a punch but it's blocked by Varis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Max content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Max struggles to land a body shot inside as Varis controls his hands.
Max blocks the elbow strike.
Max managing to block the knees to the body from Varis.
Max misses with a hook to the ribs.
Varis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Varis with a hook.
Max ducks right into an uppercut from Varis.
Varis misses with a right hand
and Max moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Max fails to land.
Max tries a body shot but Varis blocks it.
Varis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Max.
Max misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varis misses with a punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Max.
Varis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Max working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Varis is rocked!
Max lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Varis is still on wobbly legs! Can Max finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Max lands a nice shot to the body.
Max unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Varis! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Max is unloading with more strikes now! Varis drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freaky Max!
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