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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 127
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Varis throws a wild body kick that Washington sees coming a mile off.
A countering left hand to the body from Washington misses.
Varis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Varis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Washington finds it's way round the side to connect with Varis's head.
Washington looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Washington walks into a jab.
Varis shoots for a takedown but Washington saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Crunch! Washington slams his shin into Varis's torso.
A looping hook to the body misses from Varis. Washington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Washington lets loose with a powerful body kick. Varis will feel that in the morning.
A head kick misses from Varis.
Varis misses with a kick to the body
and Washington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Varis misses with a double jab
and Washington counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Varis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Varis is breathing heavily.
Varis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Washington, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
Varis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Washington counters with a crisp right that sends Varis to the canvas! Washington follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adan Washington!
After the fight, Adan Washington was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 222
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Varis misses with a takedown
and Braque counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Varis thinking.
Braque looks to score with a jab to the body but Varis is just out of range.
Varis throws out a counter right but Braque avoids it with no problem.
Braque throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Varis's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice straight punches there by Braque. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Braque.
Varis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Braque checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Varis throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Braque was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Varis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Varis fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Varis lands with a nice body kick.
Varis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Braque throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Varis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Braque misses with a wild body shot.
Varis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Braque gets a clinch. #T2#
Varis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Varis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Braque has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Varis lands with a short shot to the head.
Braque stalling against the cage.
Varis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Braque gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alain Braque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janne Varis.
Braque tries to throw a body punch but Varis avoids it by throwing Braque back against the cage.
Braque struggles to land a body shot inside as Varis controls his hands.
Braque is working Varis over against the cage.#TD2#
Varis has picked Braque up - he's going for a ride! Varis dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Varis wants to pass to mount but Braque is defending the position. #SUB2#
Varis is looking for a kimura but Braque is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Varis to get the leverage.
Braque might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Braque desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T3#
Varis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Braque holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Braque continues to stall.
Braque moves into full guard.
Braque is pulling down on Varis's head to control his posture.
Braque keeping full guard, as Varis tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.
Braque looking to hit a scissor sweep but Varis is one step ahead there.
Braque pulls Varis in close to prevent any damage.
Braque has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Braque fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Varis manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Braque misses with an uppercut. Varis saw that one coming.
Varis thinks about the counter body kick.
Braque tries to clinch up but Varis circles away and keeps his distance.
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 Alain Braque will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Braque fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Varis manages to avoid it.#CL#
Braque moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Braque fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Braque.
#BC2#
Varis breaks the clinch.
Varis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Braque fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Varis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varis throws a lazy right hand but Braque sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Braque uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Varis.
Varis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Braque cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Braque misses with a left hand
and Braque takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1##CL2#
Varis clinches.
Varis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Braque's elbow.
Varis misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Braque.
A left hand lands to the body for Braque.
Braque misses with a punch to the body.
Braque lands with a left to the head.
Braque digs a right hand into Varis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Varis's gas tank.
Varis is breathing heavily.
Braque misses with a hook to the ribs.
Braque lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Braque.
Varis has had enough of the clinch but Braque keeps him there for the moment.
Braque goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Braque lands a hook that snaps the head of Varis backwards.
Varis stalling.
Braque scores with a shot to the side of Varis's head.
Braque doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Varis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Braque gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Braque lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Braque misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Braque misses with a hook to the ribs.
Braque lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Varis backwards.
Braque is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Varis can do to turn this around?
Braque misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Braque creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Braque creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Varis with a big uppercut! Varis tries to clinch up but Braque pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Varis to the mat! Varis covers up and Braque unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alain Braque!
A very excited looking Alain Braque 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. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 217
Date: Sep 15, 2024 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Varis.
Nuevos tests Varis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nuevos misses with a body shot.
Varis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nuevos.
Nuevos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Varis was well out of range. Poor timing from Nuevos.#TD#
Nuevos drives through with a takedown into Varis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nuevos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nuevos distracts Varis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nuevos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Varis's head.
Nuevos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nuevos looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Varis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nuevos defends well.#T1##SUB2#
Varis looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nuevos has picked Varis up and slammed him! Varis can't keep hold of the triangle and Nuevos manages to pass to side control!
Varis is trying to work for a sweep but Nuevos has mounted him!
Varis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nuevos is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Varis can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nuevos tries to control but Varis wriggling away.
The referee warns Varis that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Varis taking shots to the head.
Nuevos in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
A big strike lands for Nuevos! That's really hurt Varis and he's turned his back - Nuevos keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Nuevos jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ignacio Nuevos!
A less than humble Ignacio Nuevos misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 213
Date: Aug 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Rover takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#TD2#
Rover looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rover prevents Varis from improving his position.
Rover tries to pass to full mount but Varis defends it.
Varis is trying to get back to full guard.
Rover not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Varis wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rover uses his free foot to push down on Varis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Varis.
Varis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Rover connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T1##SUB2#
Rover is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Varis has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Varis gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Rover is looking for a kimura but Varis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rover to get the leverage.
Varis manages to get to full guard.
Rover preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Varis has his foot on Rover's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rover works his way back into a safe position though.
Rover scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rover preventing the sweep.
Rover trying to control but Varis is working from the bottom. #T2#
Rover passes Varis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Varis gets full guard.
Rover with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rover tries to free his leg and advance position but Varis is retaining full guard.
Rover won't allow Varis to sweep him here.
Rover trying to control the position from guard on top but Varis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Varis wants to improve his position but instead Rover has moved into half guard.
#T3#
Rover not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Varis wants to get back to full guard.
Varis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Varis.
Rover passes Varis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Varis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rover perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Varis wants to sweep but Rover has passed to side control!
Varis tries to buck Rover off but Rover is having none of it.#T4##SUB2#
Rover thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Varis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Varis defending against the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rover is trying to get an arm triangle but Varis is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Varis is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulie Rover dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Rover scores with a takedown into Varis's guard.
Rover trying to control but Varis is working from the bottom.
Varis wants to stand up but Rover is controlling him.
Rover sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varis keeping moving, preventing Rover from controlling successfully. #T1#
Rover is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Varis has momentary wrist control but Rover slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Varis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rover passes Varis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rover trying to mount his opponent but Varis defends it. #SUB2#
Rover is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rover trying to control from half guard but Varis is working away. #T2#
Varis tries to roll over but Rover keeps him under control.
Varis is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Paulie Rover has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Rover working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Varis is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rover controlling the position easily from mount.
Rover landing shots from mount. #T3#
Rover raining down hammerfists from mount.
Varis tries to hold on but Rover postures up.#SUB2#
Rover working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Varis is trying to escape the mount.
Rover has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rover is stalling here but it's allowed Varis to get half guard.
Rover seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Varis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4##SUB2#
Rover is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rover prevents Varis from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Varis is working hard here to advance position.
Varis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Varis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Varis keeping moving, preventing Rover from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulie Rover showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Varis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Varis showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Rover looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Rover is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Varis pulls his head out easily.
Rover trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varis is trying to control the action in half guard but Rover is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Varis wants to free his trapped foot but Rover is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1##SUB2#
Rover looking for submissions off his back.
Varis is looking to advance position but Rover won't allow it.
Rover trying to control here.
Varis passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rover!
Rover is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Varis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rover is looking to escape. #T2#
Varis is really struggling to control Rover but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rover wants to control but Varis is having none of it.#SUB#
Varis looking to secure an arm triangle but Rover defends it well.
Varis looking to ground and pound but Rover is blocking nicely. #T3#
Varis thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Varis sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Rover sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rover wants to get back to full guard but Varis has passed into side control.#SUB#
Varis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Varis tries to advance to mount but Rover denies him. #SU#
Varis decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rover to his feet.
Rover tries to land a body kick
and Varis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4##CL2#
Rover rushes Varis and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Varis breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Varis scores with a takedown into Rover's guard.
Varis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rover swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Janne Varis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Varis preventing the sweep.
Varis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rover is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Varis stands and throws Rover's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Janne Varis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rover 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulie Rover! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 209
Date: Jul 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Varis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jack circles away quickly and effectively.
Jack showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Varis.
Jack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Varis.
Jack has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Black Jack has been cut.
Jack definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Varis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jack moves away.
Jack tries to counter with a takedown but Varis is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Jack gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Varis can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Varis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Jack gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Varis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD#
Jack lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jack perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Varis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jack pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Jack stalling. #SUB2#
Varis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jack pulls his head out easily.
Jack stalling.
Varis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #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.
Varis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Jack is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Varis has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Jack is looking to defend but Varis has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Jack! Varis pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Jack taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Janne Varis! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 206
Date: Jun 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Varis throws a shot from downtown. Toney moves away and avoids it.
Toney defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Varis.
Toney is looking to counter the offense by Varis and move into the clinch.
Varis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT2#It looks like James Toney has been cut.#CL#
Toney has taken the fight to the clinch.
Toney leaning his opponent against the cage.
Toney scores with a nice hook to the head.
Toney lands a hook that snaps the head of Varis backwards.
Toney prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toney lands a nice uppercut.
Toney gets through Varis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Toney lands a right hand that snaps the head of Varis backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toney working aggressively here.
#T1#
Varis misses with a knee to the head.
Toney lands with a right to the head.
Toney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Toney stalling.
Toney displaying some good clinch control by pressing Varis up against the cage.
Varis manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Varis wants a takedown but no success here.
James Toney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janne Varis.#T2#
A short right from Toney.
The referee calls for Toney to work.
Toney working aggressively here.
Toney misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Toney fails to land.
Varis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Toney is defending well.
A head punch on the inside from Toney fails to land.
Toney working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Toney fails to land.
Toney is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Toney throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Variss head.
Varis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Toney pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T3##CL#
Toney gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Toney will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Varis up against the cage.
Toney throws a punch but it's blocked by Varis. #BC2#
Varis breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Varis tries to keep at a distance but Toney has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Varis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Varis is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Toney has his hands clasped together but Varis extends and breaks Toney's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Varis.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Janne Varis!
James Toney was interviewed post fight and said 'He was the better man tonight, but I will come back stronger, no doubt'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Varis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Varis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Varis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Orochi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Varis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Varis throws a body punch but Orochi moves out of range.
Varis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orochi. Varis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Varis throws an overhand right that lands on Orochi's shoulder, as Orochi tries to avoid the shot.
Orochi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Orochi sizes up Varis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Orochi avoids the head kick by Varis.
Orochi throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varis is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick misses from Varis.
A little feinted left hand from Orochi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Varis tries to land a front kick but Orochi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Varis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Orochi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Orochi scores with a push kick.#T1#
Varis throws a head kick that Orochi semi-blocks.
Varis tries to land a leg kick but Orochi saw it coming and moves away.
Varis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Orochi pinned against the cage. Orochi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Varis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orochi manages to avoid it.
Orochi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Janne Varis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orochi just misses with a punch to the body.
Orochi thuds a left hand into Varis's body.
Orochi moves out of range of the body kick.
Varis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orochi looks to score with a jab to the body but Varis is just out of range.
Orochi is looking to wear down Varis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Varis misses with a wild combination.
Varis swings for the body but Orochi moves out of range.
Orochi feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T2#
Orochi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Varis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Varis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Orochi's waist but Orochi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Varis off to one side.
A combination from Orochi does no damage.
Orochi throws a body punch but Varis moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Orochi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Varis throws a head kick that misses
and Varis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orochi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Orochi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Orochi connects with a high kick.
Orochi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Orochi throws a body shot but no joy.
Varis feints the counter takedown.
Orochi avoids the head kick by Varis.
Varis wants to clinch up but Orochi keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Orochi throws a body punch but Varis moves out of range.
Varis with the counter takedown but Orochi avoids it easily.
Orochi avoids the head kick by Varis.
Varis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Orochi.
Orochi tests Varis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Varis shoots for a takedown but Orochi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Katsumi Orochi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janne Varis.
Orochi avoids the head kick by Varis.
Varis misses with a body shot
letting Orochi counter with a right hand.
Varis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orochi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Varis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A telegraphed right hand from Varis misses the target.
A left lands for Orochi.
Varis tries to clinch up but Orochi circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Orochi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Varis lands with a slapping head kick. #T4#
Varis throws a sloppy head kick and Orochi moves out of range 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!
Orochi looks to land a combination but Varis avoids it well.
Orochi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Varis misses with a low kick.
Orochi throws a body punch but Varis moves out of range.
Orochi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Orochi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Orochi lands a glancing blow to the side of Varis's head.
Varis looks to throw a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Varis throws a head kick but Orochi moves out of range.
Orochi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Orochi connects with an inside leg kick.
Orochi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Orochi throws a head kick but Varis moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Katsumi Orochi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Orochi blocks a low kick nicely.
Varis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Orochi counters with a straight right hand.
Varis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Varis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Orochi moves away from the strike by Varis.
Varis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orochi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Varis is looking to chop away at Orochi's legs.
Orochi throwing a counter right hand but Varis manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Orochi. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Varis. Orochi does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orochi avoids the head kick by Varis.
Orochi lands with a nice combination. Varis backs away looking to recover.
Varis avoids the head kick by Orochi.
Orochi looks to land a left hand but Varis moved out of range nicely.
Orochi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Varis. #T1#
Varis wants to clinch up but Orochi keeps it at a distance.
Orochi lands with a shot to the body.
Katsumi Orochi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orochi lands a jab to Varis's midsection.
Varis misses with a head kick.
Orochi scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick misses from Varis.
Orochi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Varis manages to avoid it.
Varis throws a body punch but Orochi moves out of range.
Orochi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Varis throws a sloppy body shot
and Orochi counters with a series of strikes. Varis will be more careful next time no doubt.
Varis takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Orochi lands with a kick to the temple. Varis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A looping hook to the body misses from Varis. Orochi does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Varis throws a head kick but Orochi moves out of range.
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!
Orochi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Orochi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Varis. That did some damage!
Varis throws the left hand but Orochi avoids the punch easily.
Varis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Varis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Orochi looks to throw the jab but Varis is out of range.
Varis is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Varis tries a head kick but it misses.
Orochi looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Varis might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Orochi has got the better of the exchanges.
Varis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orochi moves away.
Varis throws a push kick but Orochi slaps the foot to one side.
Varis throws a body kick that misses
and Orochi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Varis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orochi was well out of range. Poor timing from Varis.
Varis is breathing heavily.
Orochi throws a body shot but no joy.
Orochi lands with a shot to the body.
Katsumi Orochi is winning the standup battle so far.
Varis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orochi throws a big shot that misses.
Orochi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Varis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Orochi counters with a leg kick.
Varis misses with a straight right.
Orochi blocks a low kick nicely.
Varis throws a body kick that misses
and Orochi counters with a leg kick.
Orochi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Orochi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Varis's head.
Orochi misses with a looping right.#T4#
Varis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orochi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Varis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orochi.
Varis misses with a head kick.
A big left from Orochi misses.
Varis throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orochi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Varis's head backwards.
Orochi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Varis can do to turn this around?
Varis misses with a body kick.
Varis throws a lazy uppercut
and Orochi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Varis looks to throw the jab but Orochi is out of range.
Orochi throwing a counter right hand but Varis manages to avoid it.
Varis looks to score with a jab to the body but Orochi is just out of range.
Varis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Varis throws a nice looking combination but Orochi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Orochi avoids the head kick by Varis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Katsumi Orochi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Varis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orochi is looking for a counter combo.
Orochi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Varis.
Orochi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orochi.
Orochi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Orochi misses with a straight left.
And Varis tries to counter it with a takedown but Orochi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Varis throws a push kick but Orochi slaps the foot to one side.
Varis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Varis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Orochi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Varis moves away.
Varis throws a big counter head kick but Orochi avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varis misses with a head kick.
Varis clobbers Orochi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Varis misses with a body kick.
Varis tries to land a front kick but Orochi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Orochi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Varis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orochi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Varis just manages to avoid it.
Varis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orochi connects with a right hand. Varis shakes it off.
Varis misses with a head kick.
Varis misses with a body punch
and Orochi counters with a stiff right hand.
Orochi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Orochi blocks the body kick.
Varis closes the distance and clinches up with Orochi, looking for a takedown. Varis pushes Orochi against the cage but Orochi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Orochi. #ROC#Varis is rocked!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Orochi throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Varis is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Katsumi Orochi! |
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