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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hugues De Payens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paha Hemmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Payens comes to the cage accompanied by Rage against the machine - Bombtrack. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Paha Hemmo enters the cage!
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191 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugues De Payens!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paha Hemmo!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Payens throws a series of strikes that have Hemmo backpedaling.
It looks like Paha Hemmo has been cut.
Hemmo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Payens can pounce on him.
Hemmo fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Payens lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
De Payens misses with a wild body shot.
Hemmo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Some wild striking there from De Payens.
De Payens throws out a loose jab but Hemmo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hemmo darts in and clinches De Payens up against the cage.
De Payens lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hemmo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hemmo trying to control the position from guard on top but De Payens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
De Payens manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hemmo manages to get himself to full guard.
De Payens passes Hemmo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with De Payens in particular looking to stall.
Hemmo tries to roll over but De Payens keeps him under control.
De Payens moves into full mount! Hemmo won't be happy about that!
De Payens trying to control but Hemmo is having none of it.
De Payens is really struggling to control Hemmo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hemmo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
De Payens controlling from the full mount.
Hemmo is trying to escape the mount.
De Payens controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Payens trying to control but he's not successful this time.
De Payens controlling from mount.
Hemmo is desperately trying to improve his position but De Payens has a good base and remains in mount.
De Payens controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
De Payens wants to control the pace but Hemmo is squirming around nicely.
De Payens sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hemmo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugues De Payens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paha Hemmo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
De Payens scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hemmo in his tracks.
De Payens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hemmo can do to turn this around?
The fighters circle momentarily. De Payens darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from De Payens.
Hemmo scores with a body shot.
Hemmo swings away with a body shot that misses
and De Payens counters with a nice uppercut.
Paha Hemmo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Payens takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
De Payens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hemmo shoots in but no luck this time.
De Payens goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hemmo moves out of range of the body kick.
A good leg kick by De Payens.
A slapping leg kick lands for De Payens.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Payens fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hemmo on the side of the head.
De Payens swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hemmo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Payens catches Hemmo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
De Payens keeps the fight on the outside.
Hugues De Payens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hemmo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hemmo wants to clinch up but De Payens keeps it at a distance.
De Payens staying out of range there.
Hemmo shoots in for a takedown but De Payens shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from De Payens on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hugues De Payens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paha Hemmo.
Hemmo fails with the takedown.
De Payens went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
De Payens is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hemmo tries to clinch but De Payens is having none of it.
A slapping leg kick lands for De Payens.
Hemmo dives in and grabs De Payens's left leg, looking for a takedown. De Payens pushes down on Hemmo's head and hops out.
De Payens throws a right hand that Hemmo ducks under and follows up with a left that Hemmo also avoids with ease.
Hemmo shoots in looking for a takedown. De Payens tries to sprawl out of it but Hemmo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De Payens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
De Payens seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hemmo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De Payens swivels and escapes.
De Payens gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
De Payens digs a right hand underneath Hemmo's ribcage. Hemmo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
De Payens pushes Hemmo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by De Payens.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hemmo takes a knee right on the jaw!
De Payens misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hemmo throws an elbow but misses.
De Payens can't find room to land a body shot as Hemmo controls the action.
De Payens stops a takedown attempt from Hemmo.
Hemmo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De Payens lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hemmo backwards.
De Payens prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Payens swings wildly with an uppercut but Hemmo uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Payens.
Hemmo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hemmo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Payens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Payens lands a hook that snaps the head of Hemmo backwards.
Hemmo looking for a takedown.
De Payens misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hemmo blocks a body shot from De Payens.
Hemmo prevents a body shot from De Payens.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
De Payens gets through Hemmo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Payens tries to land knees in the clinch but Hemmo avoids the damage to the body.
De Payens lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hemmo wants to take the fight to the mat but De Payens manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
De Payens swings wildly with an uppercut but Hemmo uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Payens breaks the clinch.
Hemmo doesn't manage to clinch there - De Payens circles away.
De Payens throws a low kick but Hemmo avoids it.
Hemmo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
De Payens darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
De Payens is looking to land body kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hemmo fails with the takedown
and De Payens holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
De Payens misses with some punches.
Hemmo is working for takedown but De Payens is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hemmo is working for takedown but De Payens is calmly controlling the position for now.
De Payens displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hemmo up against the cage.
De Payens scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugues De Payens dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paha Hemmo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
De Payens connects with a leg kick. Hemmo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
De Payens throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Payens dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hemmo. That did some damage!
De Payens rushes Hemmo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hugues De Payens has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hemmo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
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.
Hemmo won't allow De Payens to get back to his feet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hemmo working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Payens keeping moving, preventing Hemmo from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Payens has control of Hemmo's left arm, preventing Hemmo from doing any damage.
Hemmo throwing strikes from guard but De Payens blocks nicely.
De Payens wants to get back to his feet but Hemmo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hemmo pushing down on De Payens's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
De Payens is pressing down on Hemmo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
De Payens pulls Hemmo in close to prevent any damage.
Hemmo won't allow De Payens to sweep him here.
Hemmo wants to control from the top but De Payens keeps moving.
De Payens wants to sweep here but Hemmo controlling him for the moment.
Hemmo won't allow De Payens to get back to his feet.
De Payens controlling Hemmo's posture.
Hemmo preventing the sweep.
De Payens seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
De Payens looks to score with a jab to the body but Hemmo is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Payens leaves Hemmo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
De Payens wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
De Payens closes the distance and clinches.
De Payens will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hemmo up against the cage.
De Payens doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Payens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hemmo's elbow.
A short right from De Payens on the inside.
De Payens prevents a takedown attempt there.
De Payens working aggressively here.
De Payens is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
I was talking to De Payens's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Payens is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hugues De Payens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paha Hemmo.
Hemmo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Payens lands a knee to the body.
De Payens lands on the inside with an uppercut.
De Payens connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hemmo's face.
De Payens works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
De Payens avoiding damage.
De Payens lands with a short shot to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for De Payens.
Hemmo misses with an elbow over the top.
Hemmo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
De Payens lands a nice knee to the body.
De Payens scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Payens presses Hemmo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
De Payens lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hemmo backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A hook to the body from De Payens.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Payens landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
De Payens scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, De Payens scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Payens digs a right hand underneath Hemmo's ribcage. Hemmo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
De Payens lands with a left to the head.
De Payens lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Payens tries to land knees in the clinch but Hemmo avoids the damage to the body.
De Payens unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hemmo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
De Payens lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hemmo.
De Payens gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hemmo.
De Payens landing knees to the body.
Hemmo prevents a body shot from De Payens.
De Payens misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugues De Payens clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Paha Hemmo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
De Payens swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hemmo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from De Payens, right into the meat.
De Payens throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hemmo closes this distance looking for a takedown but De Payens circles away.
De Payens clobbers Hemmo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hemmo tries to clinch but De Payens moves out of range.
Hemmo looks to clinch
and De Payens counters with a straight right hand.
Hemmo shoots in for a double leg but De Payens sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Hemmo looks to move away, De Payens throws a big counter combo bu Hemmo just gets out of the way.
De Payens darts in and clinches Hemmo up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from De Payens.
De Payens lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hemmo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A short body shot lands from De Payens as the two fighters clinch.
Hemmo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hugues De Payens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paha Hemmo.
De Payens is working Hemmo over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from De Payens as the two fighters clinch.
De Payens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Payens clinches with his opponent.
De Payens pushes Hemmo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
De Payens breaks from the clinch.
De Payens swats away the attempt to clinch by Hemmo.
Hemmo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hemmo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
De Payens works the jab nicely.
De Payens jabs at Hemmo's body.
De Payens wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De Payens circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Payens darts in and clinches Hemmo up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Payens wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hemmo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
De Payens lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from De Payens on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hemmo.
De Payens lands with a light punch inside.
De Payens pushes Hemmo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Payens is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hemmo wants a takedown but no success here.
De Payens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Payens throws a good cross that connects.
De Payens lands a head kick. Hemmo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hemmo is rocked!
De Payens throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hemmo is still on wobbly legs! Can De Payens finish him?
Hemmo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Payens lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hemmo with a poor takedown
and De Payens counters with a crisp right that sends Hemmo to the canvas! De Payens follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugues De Payens!
Hugues De Payens retains his middleweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Hugues De Payens said 'It's no secret that my opponent had the plan to take me down and lay and pray! Well I'm here and I'm the one who is victorious! Hemmo, you are like a hemmeroid, your time is not yet arrived. I admire your spirit, but not your fighting style, you are a human slug my friend! One love! Broken Ha'.
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