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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Odom Hunt (ranked 1455 p4p, 2676 weight class) and Janne Varis (ranked 183 p4p, 317 weight class). Odom Hunt kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Yesterday By Beatles Or: Imagine By Yoko Ono As Sung By John Lennon - Vs Se. 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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Decent wrestler
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arthur Odom Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Janne Varis!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Varis throws a body punch but Odom Hunt moves out of range.
Odom Hunt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Odom Hunt moves away from the strike by Varis.
Varis swings for the body but Odom Hunt moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Odom Hunt.
Good leg kick by Varis.
Nice takedown defense from Odom Hunt. No joy for Varis on that attempt.
Varis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odom Hunt lands a right hook to the body.
Odom Hunt throws a combination that misses
and Varis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Varis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varis misses with an uppercut. Odom Hunt saw that one coming.
Odom Hunt throws a quick counter kick to the body but Varis avoids it.
Varis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And Varis tries to counter it with a takedown but Odom Hunt pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Varis looks to land a left hand but Odom Hunt moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Odom Hunt misses the target.
We've been told by Odom Hunt's head coaches at Honu Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Varis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Odom Hunt moves into the clinch.
Odom Hunt digs a right hand into Varis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Varis's gas tank.
Odom Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Varis is trying to pull guard but Odom Hunt has him pressed against the cage.
Varis blocking some punches.
Odom Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Varis controls his hands.
Odom Hunt gets underhooks to prevent Varis's takedown attempt.
Arthur Odom Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janne Varis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Odom Hunt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Varis manages to break the clinch.
Varis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Varis there.
Varis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A quick step to the side and Odom Hunt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Varis scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheers as Varis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Odom Hunt doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Odom Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Varis shoots in and drives through. Odom Hunt sprawls well.
Varis with a jab.
Odom Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Varis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varis keeps the fight on the outside.
Odom Hunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Varis lands a nice hook to Odom Hunt's body. Odom Hunt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Varis throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Varis finds it's way through Odom Hunt's defenses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nice shot by Varis.
Odom Hunt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Varis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Odom Hunt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Varis finds it's way round the side to connect with Odom Hunt's head.
Odom Hunt misses with a shot to the body
and Varis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varis steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Odom Hunt. That one must have hurt.
Varis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Varis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Odom Hunt as he connects with a hook.
Nice shot by Varis.
Varis is looking to chop away at Odom Hunt's legs.
Odom Hunt walks into a stiff left hand from Varis.
Varis has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Varis is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Odom Hunt had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Odom Hunt moves out of range of the body kick from Varis.
A little feinted left hand from Odom Hunt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Varis slips under a jab.
Varis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Odom Hunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Janne Varis 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.
Odom Hunt moves out of range of the leg kick from Varis.
Varis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Varis throws a jab when Odom Hunt was well out of range.
Varis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Odom Hunt lands a head shot.
Varis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Odom Hunt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Varis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odom Hunt gets caught flat footed, as Varis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Varis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Odom Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Varis passes Odom Hunt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varis stalling.
Varis has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Varis is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Odom Hunt to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Odom Hunt shrugs it off.
Varis with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Odom Hunt is looking to improve his position but Varis isn't that keen on the idea.
Varis wants to finish this one by submission but Odom Hunt is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Varis.
Varis is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Odom Hunt has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varis avoids the attempt from Odom Hunt to control.
Odom Hunt is squirming around, avoiding Varis's attempts to control the action.
Varis working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Odom Hunt tries to hold on but Varis pushes him away.
Odom Hunt is squirming around, avoiding Varis's attempts to control the action.
Odom Hunt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Varis on the ground.
Odom Hunt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Varis working for a guillotine from mount but Odom Hunt is in no mood to give up.
Varis is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Odom Hunt to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Odom Hunt shrugs it off.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varis trying to control but Odom Hunt is having none of it.
Odom Hunt really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Varis wants to finish this one by submission but Odom Hunt is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Varis.
Varis working for a guillotine from mount but Odom Hunt is in no mood to give up.
Varis is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Odom Hunt can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Varis working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odom Hunt tries to hold on but Varis postures up.
Varis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Odom Hunt holds on to Varis as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Varis swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Odom Hunt is now in Varis's guard. A big mistake from Varis there, giving up the dominant position!
Odom Hunt controlling from the top position.
Odom Hunt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Odom Hunt continues to stall.
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.
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!
Odom Hunt is looking to clinch but Varis is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Varis! But no joy.
Janne Varis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Varis scores with a nice right hand.
Varis throws a hook but Odom Hunt blocks it.
Janne Varis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Varis misses the jab.
Varis scoring well with a low kick there.
Odom Hunt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big left from Odom Hunt misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odom Hunt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Varis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Varis scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varis staying out of range there.
Odom Hunt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Varis can pounce on him.
Varis scores with a leg kick.
Varis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Odom Hunt.
Varis throws a hook but Odom Hunt blocks it.
Odom Hunt quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Varis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Odom Hunt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Varis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Odom Hunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Odom Hunt is looking for a counter combo.
Arthur Odom Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Varis throws a leg kick but Odom Hunt checks it.
Varis defending well as Odom Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
As Odom Hunt backs off Varis throws a huge counter combo but Odom Hunt manages to avoid it all.
Odom Hunt misses with a wild combination.
Varis misses with the body kick
enabling Odom Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Odom Hunt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Odom Hunt moves forwards but Varis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Odom Hunt throws a poor cross that misses
and Varis counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varis misses with a body shot.
Odom Hunt is looking to counter punch.
Odom Hunt throws a poor cross that misses
and Varis counters with a shoot takedown. Odom Hunt fights it but they end up in guard.
Odom Hunt trying to keep a closed guard but Varis is proving a slippery customer.
Varis 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.
Varis wants to pass the guard but Odom Hunt is keeping the position.
Odom Hunt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Varis's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Varis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Arthur Odom Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Varis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Odom Hunt keeps working.
Odom Hunt trying to hold on to Varis's head to control him but Varis postures up.
Varis content to control rather than advance.
Odom Hunt tries to roll over but Varis keeps him under control.
Varis controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Janne Varis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Varis 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janne Varis!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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