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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugues De Payens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitchell comes to the cage accompanied by Voices- Rev Theory. 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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210 lbs
14 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugues De Payens!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Payens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Payens throws a good cross that connects.
Mitchell catches De Payens with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
De Payens looks to score with a jab to the body but Mitchell is just out of range.
Mitchell throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
De Payens lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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!
Mitchell moves into the clinch successfully.
De Payens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Mitchell misses.
Mitchell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. De Payens manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mitchell is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mitchell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
De Payens is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mitchell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mitchell postures up in De Payens's guard and throws a big left but De Payens blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell is working De Payens over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
De Payens is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De Payens pulls Mitchell in close to prevent any damage.
Mitchell is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mitchell won't allow De Payens to sweep him here.
Mitchell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mitchell won't allow De Payens to sweep him here.
Mitchell throws a big right hand that misses.
Mitchell is looking to work some ground and pound but De Payens has wrist control.
Mitchell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mitchell won't allow De Payens to sweep him here.
De Payens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mitchell lands a couple of elbows.
Mitchell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mitchell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mitchell won't allow De Payens to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell stands up over De Payens, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mitchell throws a big elbow that misses.
De Payens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
De Payens is pulling down on Mitchell's head to control his posture.
De Payens not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mitchell throws a big elbow that misses.
Mitchell with a flurry of punches that miss.
De Payens not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mitchell won't allow De Payens to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hugues De Payens was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mitchell throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting De Payens counter with a right hand.
Mitchell shoots for a takedown but De Payens saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitchell throws a shot from downtown. De Payens moves away and avoids it.
De Payens has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from De Payens there as he acknowledges the shot.
De Payens lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by De Payens.
Mitchell throws a big shot that misses.
De Payens feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mitchell's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Payens takes a jab right on the kisser.
De Payens takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
De Payens slips a jab and a cross from Mitchell.
That kick from De Payens tenderised Mitchell's leg. Mitchell is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The fighters circle momentarily. De Payens darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
De Payens connects with a body shot that sends Mitchell's belly button to the back.
Mitchell is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitchell misses with a looping right.
Mitchell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mitchell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mitchell is rocked!
Whack! De Payens lands a heavy head kick that drops Mitchell. The ref tackles De Payens to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Mitchell was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Hugues De Payens!
In his post fight interview, Hugues De Payens gave a big smile as he said 'To understand the nature of enlightenment requires infinite understanding, sometimes the evil we perceive in this reality, is merely our own human nature learning to cast free the shackles of illusion. Love to you all, never stop believing! Broken Halo! You are all God's awake and act as such wi'.
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energy
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hype
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