In kickboxing and mixed martial arts (MMA), "freak show fight" is an idiom for a bout featuring a deep disparity in skill, experience or weight between the fighters.[1][2] This kind of matchup was common in the early period of mixed martial arts history, but it has become increasingly rare due to the regulation of athletic commissions and the implementation of official weight classes.[2][3] However, freak show fights remain particularly associated in popular culture to Japanese promotions, where they are still occasionally hosted.[1][2] Those bouts are usually a source of controversy among pundits, as they are perceived to elevate spectacle over true competition,[1][2][3] but they retain a measure of acceptance among wide audiences due to their entertainment value.[1][2]
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