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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hugues De Payens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Howard Stern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Payens comes to the cage accompanied by Rage against the machine - Bombtrack. Stern is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Great American Nightmare. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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194 lbs
34 - 9 - 0 |
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199 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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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
34 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugues De Payens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Howard Stern!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stern rushes De Payens and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
De Payens gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
De Payens drops an elbow to the side of Stern's head.
Stern is defending against the submission attempts here by De Payens.
Stern tries to get to full guard but De Payens has control of the leg.
Stern slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stern is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Payens trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Payens landing with the ground and pound.
De Payens postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stern seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Stern preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Payens trying to control the position from guard on top but Stern is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stern looking to control.
De Payens has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
De Payens lands a couple of elbows.
De Payens looking to pass the guard.
De Payens trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stern controlling the position.
De Payens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stern is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stern 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.
Stern working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Payens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De Payens manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
De Payens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stern is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stern working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Payens.
Stern can't keep his opponent in guard - De Payens advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
De Payens looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stern with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stern is pressing down on De Payens's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stern is trying to control the position but De Payens postures up.
Stern looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Payens is one step ahead there.
Stern working a defensive guard here.
De Payens passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stern can't do much from the bottom here.
Stern manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Payens wants to take a breather but Stern is having none of it.
De Payens is looking for a kimura but Stern is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for De Payens to get the leverage.
Stern avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De Payens.
Stern moves into full guard.
Stern trying to keep a closed guard but De Payens is proving a slippery customer.
Stern looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but De Payens puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
De Payens missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
De Payens tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
De Payens looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stern is looking for a sweep. De Payens is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stern is not content to let De Payens control the position.
De Payens stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Stern to get to his feet.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stern misses with a body shot.
Stern misses with a leg kick.
Stern rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Payens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
De Payens fails to land with a series of punches.
Stern slips a jab from De Payens.
De Payens throws a head kick but Stern moves out of range.
Stern throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Stern.
De Payens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Payens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stern closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into De Payens's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stern seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as De Payens holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugues De Payens 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.
Stern connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between De Payens's hands.
De Payens needs to keep his hands up - Stern had a free shot at his head there.
Stern tries to score a power double leg takedown but De Payens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stern somewhat.
It looked like De Payens wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Payens.
Stern sizes up De Payens with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice cross by Stern.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern checks a low kick from De Payens.
A jab from Stern misses.
Stern moves in looking to clinch but De Payens pushes him off.
Stern scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stern dodges the punch combination from De Payens.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as De Payens blocks the low kick.
Stern throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Payens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stern jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stern throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Payens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Payens is looking to counter punch.
De Payens attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stern stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stern jabs De Payens right on the nose. De Payens blinks but takes it well.
Stern misses with an uppercut.
Hugues De Payens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stern throws a head kick that misses.
Stern has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Stern blocks a low kick nicely.
It seemed like Stern was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stern throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stern throws a chopping leg kick but De Payens manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stern shoots in but no luck this time.
Stern feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Payens trying to control the position.
Stern stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Payens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stern is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stern passes De Payens's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stern trying to pass the guard but De Payens defending well.
De Payens is in trouble now - Stern has advanced to mount!
De Payens really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
De Payens is working hard here to advance position.
De Payens is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Stern tries to control but De Payens wriggling away.
De Payens really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Payens is controlling an arm, preventing Stern from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Stern is still trying to improve position.
De Payens is trying to stand.
De Payens working to try and regain half guard.
Stern tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
De Payens is squirming around, avoiding Stern's attempts to control the action.
Stern prevents De Payens from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stern stands up from mount. Strange move.
De Payens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
De Payens scores with a spinning back kick!
De Payens tries to clinch up but Stern circles away and keeps his distance.
Stern shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stern showed some decent athleticism there.
De Payens has one foot on Stern's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Payens throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
De Payens lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stern throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Payens.
Stern sizes up De Payens with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stern stuns De Payens with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Payens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stern.
De Payens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Howard Stern showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! De Payens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A slow jab from Stern misses its intended target.
Stern connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
De Payens moves away from the strike by Stern.
De Payens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Payens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stern throws out the jab.
Stern decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stern tries to pass the half guard into mount. De Payens knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stern is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stern in particular looking to stall.
De Payens is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern controlling the action here.
De Payens wants to improve his position but Stern is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stern wants to take a breather but De Payens is having none of it.
De Payens wants to control but Stern is keeping busy and won't allow it.
De Payens is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Stern controlling the action here.
De Payens wants to improve his position but Stern is controlling well.
Stern is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Howard Stern has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stern is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so De Payens is just riding it out for now. Stern eventually gives up the hold.
De Payens is looking for a sweep. Stern is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
De Payens trying to control here.
De Payens is looking for a sweep. Stern is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Payens trying to control but Stern postures up.
Stern prevents De Payens from improving his position.
De Payens is not content to let Stern control the position.
De Payens is looking to improve his position.
Stern is keen to just control but De Payens is a slippery customer.
De Payens is controlling Stern's position as best he can from this difficult position.
De Payens is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Payens wants to control but Stern is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stern frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
De Payens is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
De Payens is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Stern has taken his back.
A lull in the action here.
De Payens fending off the submission attempt from Stern.
Stern really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for De Payens.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Payens defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Stern's arms.
Stern avoiding De Payens 's attempts to control his hands.
Stern biding his time, controlling De Payens.
De Payens wants to control his opponent's hands but Stern gets his hands free.
Stern struggling to keep hold of the position.
Well, with Stern on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before De Payens is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Payens trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
De Payens is trying to break free.
De Payens looking very determined here, making life difficult for Stern.
And that's the end of the fight!
Howard Stern comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stern has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Howard Stern!
A very excited looking Howard Stern 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.
Hugues De Payens spoke after the fight, saying 'Not only do you not understand my divine purpose, you judge me and cast stones. I will return, the time of judgement is upon your self, you are gods , wake up and realize you are the suffering you create, you are the love, we are one!'.
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hype
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