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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paris Paparis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Mayhew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Paris Paparis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Darren Mayhew!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paparis has a takedown stuffed.
Mayhew fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paparis, pushing him back against the cage.
Paparis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mayhew smiles and moves away.
Mayhew looks for a takedown but Paparis sprawls well.
Paparis looks for a takedown but Mayhew sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paris Paparis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Paparis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhew's corner calls for a 1-2. Mayhew obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Paparis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mayhew circles away.
Paparis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mayhew.
Mayhew fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paparis, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Paparis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mayhew is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mayhew is trying to break the clinch but Paparis has him pressed against the cage.
Paparis is trying to drag Mayhew to the mat but Mayhew just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Paparis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mayhew misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mayhew working hard to break the clinch.
Mayhew is trying to force a seperation but Paparis has the dominant position.
Paparis working hard to break the clinch.
Mayhew is trying to break free.
Paparis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mayhew is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mayhew is trying to push Paparis away but Paparis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short body shot lands from Paparis as the two fighters clinch.
Mayhew can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Paparis misses with a body punch.
Mayhew is trying to push Paparis away but Paparis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mayhew is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mayhew gets control of Paparis's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mayhew will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Paparis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mayhew is keeping the position for now.
Paparis postures up in Mayhew's guard and throws a big left but Mayhew blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paparis preventing the sweep.
Paparis stops Mayhew from standing up.
Mayhew really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paparis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mayhew is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paparis is aware though and is defending well.
Mayhew has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Better Than Cozad. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mayhew striking off his back but it's not causing Paparis any problems.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mayhew is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paparis is aware though and is defending well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paparis moves into the clinch successfully.
Paparis tries to stall but Mayhew uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mayhew is trying to break the clinch but Paparis is controlling him.
Mayhew is trying to push Paparis away but Paparis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Paparis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paparis tries to break free but Mayhew pushes him back against the cage.
Mayhew is trying to pull guard but Paparis has him pressed against the cage.
Mayhew looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Paparis keeps control of Mayhew as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mayhew prevents a body shot from Paparis.
Mayhew working hard to break the clinch.
Mayhew tries to circle away but Paparis has him pinned against the cage.
Paparis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mayhew prevents it.
Paparis jumps guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paparis is working an open guard so Mayhew takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Darren Mayhew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paparis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Paparis wants it to stay on the feet.
Mayhew leaves Paparis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mayhew throws out a counter right but Paparis avoids it with no problem.
Mayhew just misses with a punch to the body.
Paparis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mayhew motions for Paparis to come forward. Mayhew throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Paparis shoots for a double leg takedown but Mayhew sprawls well. He's pushed Paparis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mayhew takes the fight into the clinch.
Mayhew pulls Paparis into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayhew tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mayhew is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Mayhew dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mayhew throws a low kick but Paparis moves out of range easily.
Paparis is looking to clinch but Mayhew is avoiding it.
Paparis throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mayhew tries to clinch but Paparis is having none of it.
Paparis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mayhew dives in for a single leg takedown but Paparis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mayhew shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Paparis defends it nicely.
Mayhew has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mayhew has Paparis up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhew tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Paris Paparis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Mayhew.
Mayhew is breathing heavily.
Paparis jumps guard but Mayhew turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Paparis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mayhew walks away with a smile on his face. Paparis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paparis has his takedown stuffed
and Mayhew holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Paparis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Paparis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mayhew after a bit of a struggle.
Mayhew is trying to break free.
Paparis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mayhew lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Paparis circles away quickly and effectively.
Paparis rushes Mayhew and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Paparis is working for takedown but Mayhew is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mayhew is looking to break free of the clinch but Paparis has double underhooks.
Mayhew misses with a punch on the inside.
Paparis decides to pull guard.
Paparis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mayhew is aware though and is defending well.
Mayhew is looking to work some ground and pound but Paparis has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayhew controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mayhew must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Paparis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mayhew is one step ahead there.
Mayhew throws a big right hand that misses.
Mayhew prevents Paparis from getting back to his feet.
Mayhew loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mayhew postures up in Paparis's guard and throws a big left but Paparis blocks it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Mayhew. Those never looked like landing.
Paparis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayhew throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Paparis throws a big counter combination but Mayhew scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mayhew looks to land a left hand but Paparis moved out of range nicely.
Mayhew changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Paparis tries to avoid it but Mayhew manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Paparis to the ground. Paparis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A slapping body kick lands there for Paparis.
Mayhew wants to clinch.
As Mayhew looks to move away, Paparis throws a big counter combo but Mayhew just gets out of the way.
Paparis with a nice cross.
Paparis throws a head kick that misses.
Mayhew swats away the attempt to clinch by Paparis.
Mayhew stuffs the takedown attempt from Paparis. Paparis gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayhew closes the distance and clinches.
Paparis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mayhew misses with a punch on the inside.
Mayhew tries to break free but Paparis pushes him back against the cage.
Mayhew can't break the clinch.
Paparis breaks from the clinch.
Paparis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mayhew.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A slow jab from Mayhew misses its intended target.
Paparis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mayhew's waist but Mayhew gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Paparis off to one side.
Paparis tries to clinch there but Mayhew circles away.
Paparis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mayhew avoids it really well and circles away.
Mayhew is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Darren Mayhew will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A chopping leg kick lands by Paparis.
Paparis shoots for a takedown but Mayhew saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd cheers as Mayhew lands an impressive looking overhand right. Paparis doesn't seem phased though.
Paparis tries to clinch up.
Paparis wants to clinch.
Mayhew was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhew looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Paparis is fending him off so far but Mayhew persists. Nope, Paparis circles away and we're back to standing.
A right-left combo lands from Mayhew.
Mayhew stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mayhew wants it to stay on the feet.
Mayhew throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mayhew stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paris Paparis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paparis moves forwards but Mayhew connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Mayhew.
Paparis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mayhew paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mayhew does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Paparis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mayhew as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mayhew goes for a double leg but Paparis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Paparis continues to drive forward.
Paparis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paparis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mayhew sprawls and moves away.
Paris Paparis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mayhew slips a jab and a cross from Paparis.
A little jabbing left from Mayhew on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Darren Mayhew seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mayhew misses with a straight right.
Paparis lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mayhew throws a series of punches but Paparis avoids them all with ease.
Paparis darts in looking for a takedown but Mayhew gets double underhooks and turns Paparis into the cage.
Paparis slips a straight right by Mayhew.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayhew throws a low kick but Paparis avoids it.
Paparis tries to close the distance and clinch but Mayhew swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mayhew connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mayhew looks to land a right hand but Paparis moved out of range.
Paparis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mayhew as he avoids it easily.
Paparis blocks a jab.
Paparis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mayhew sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mayhew clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paparis jumps guard.
Paparis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Paparis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mayhew loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paparis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mayhew doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mayhew manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Paparis wants to sweep but no luck.
Mayhew gets to his feet. Paparis looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
No joy there for Mayhew, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paparis shoots in for a takedown but Mayhew shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Paparis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mayhew.
Mayhew tries to score a power double leg takedown but Paparis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mayhew somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paparis tries to clinch but Mayhew is having none of it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Paparis.
Paparis doesn't manage to clinch there - Mayhew circles away.
Mayhew throws a front kick aimed at Paparis's knee but Paparis avoids it well.
Paparis tries to counter by clinching up but Mayhew breaks away and moves out of range.
Paparis lands with a kick to the temple. Mayhew shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mayhew shoots for a double leg takedown but Paparis sprawls well. He's pushed Mayhew's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Paparis or perhaps it was just good defense by Mayhew, which made it look bad.
Paparis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mayhew throws out a powerful jab.
Mayhew throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Paris Paparis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darren Mayhew is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darren Mayhew comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mayhew 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Mayhew!
A victorious Darren Mayhew thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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