PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hugues De Payens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trouble Some (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Payens comes to the cage accompanied by Rage against the machine - Bombtrack. Some has chosen Von Hertzen Brothers - Coming Home as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

De Payens
vs
Some

187 cm
31
189 lbs
28 - 6 - 0

190 cm
32
203 lbs
24 - 13 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Spartan Nutrition

Perkele!

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 28 - 6 - 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 24 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Trouble Some!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some just misses with a punch to the body.
De Payens throws a head kick but Some moves out of range.
De Payens takes a swing at Some's ribcage but misses.

De Payens has managed to clinch.
De Payens trying to land knees to the body.
De Payens pushes Some back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Some jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as De Payens walks away with a smile on his face. Some gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Some moves out of range of the body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Some misses.
De Payens looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Payens scores with a shot to the body.
De Payens connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
De Payens rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Some counter with a right hand.
Some takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Some works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Some stuns De Payens with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Payens moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Some takes a jab right on the kisser.
De Payens looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Payens.
Some throws a hook but De Payens blocks it.
De Payens misses with a body kick.
De Payens throws a combination that misses
and De Payens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Payens looks to throw a body kick
and Some counters with a solid body kick.
A jab from Some does it's job there.
Crunch! De Payens slams his shin into Some's torso.
Good shot there by Some.
De Payens takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Some checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
De Payens avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
De Payens misses the shot to the body.
Some lands a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Some blocks the leg kick.
Some cracks a nice hook into De Payens's ribs.
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!
De Payens feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Some's calf.
Some catches De Payens with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Some wants to slow De Payens down by chopping away at his legs.
De Payens swings away with a body shot that misses
and Some connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some misses with a kick to the body

and De Payens counters with a takedown into side control.
De Payens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Some keeps working.

De Payens wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Some, who protects the arm well.
De Payens tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Some tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Some stuck in half guard on the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Payens wants to control but Some is keeping him busy.
De Payens working the body and head with strikes.
De Payens working away.
De Payens throwing shots but missing, from side control.
De Payens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Some keeps working.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Some looks to land a right hand but De Payens moved out of range.
Trouble Some seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Payens explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A kick lands to the mid section there for De Payens.

De Payens moves into the clinch.
De Payens misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from De Payens as the two fighters clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Payens lands a shoulder strike.
Some lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Payens backwards.
Some misses with a punch on the inside.
De Payens looking to throw knees to the head but Some is blocking nicely.
Some scores with a shoulder strike.
De Payens tries a body shot but Some blocks it.
De Payens lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

De Payens breaks the clinch.
Some throws a jab but it's blocked by De Payens.
De Payens misses with a body kick.
De Payens misses with a body shot.
Some slips a jab from De Payens.
De Payens tries to clinch there but Some circles away.
De Payens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
De Payens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Some moves away.
Some is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
De Payens throws a leg kick but Some moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hugues De Payens will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

De Payens shoots in for a takedown but Some shows good takedown defense.
De Payens backing away here, and Some unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice body punch from Some.

De Payens shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than De Payens was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Some is trying to control De Payens's posture but De Payens avoids it.
Some is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

De Payens is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Some is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some is not content to let De Payens control the position.
Some tries to bench press De Payens off him but De Payens keeps the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Payens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Some keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Payens scores with a couple of short elbows.
De Payens laying and praying for a moment but Some takes advantage and regains half guard.
De Payens not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
De Payens wants to take a breather but Some is having none of it.

De Payens is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Some is looking to escape.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Some works De Payens's body with a nice hook.
De Payens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Some was well out of range. Poor timing from De Payens.
De Payens connects with a body shot that sends Some's belly button to the back.
Some misses with a kick to the body
and De Payens counters with a thumping low kick.
De Payens takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

De Payens clinches.
Some fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Some misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Payens's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Some blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Payens misses with a punch on the inside.

De Payens breaks from the clinch.
Some's jab looks to have found its range, popping De Payens under the eye.
De Payens defending well as Some loads up on a big left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Some.
De Payens lands with a right hand.
Both fighters circling a little - De Payens finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
De Payens is looking to wear down Some with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
De Payens lands a glancing blow to the side of Some's head.
Some throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Some tries to get set, De Payens tries to push him back and clinch up but Some manages to avoid the attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Payens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Some misses with a straight left.
De Payens fails in his attempt to clinch.
Some thinks about the counter body kick.
Jab by De Payens.
De Payens fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Some keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some pushes De Payens away with a front kick.
A slow jab from Some misses its intended target.
Trouble Some seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Payens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Some swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Payens moves out of range as Some throws a body kick.
Some avoids a kick to the body.
De Payens tries to clinch but Some is having none of it.
Some misses the jab.
De Payens uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Some tries to land a body kick
and De Payens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
De Payens checks a low kick from Some.
Some scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Payens tries a head kick but it misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by De Payens or perhaps it was just good defense by Some, which made it look bad.
De Payens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Some sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hugues De Payens will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

De Payens blocks a leg kick.
Some takes a shot to the body in his stride.
De Payens shoots in looking for a takedown. Some tries to sprawl out of it but De Payens keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Some manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
De Payens connects with the punch.
Some blocks a head kick by De Payens.
Some looks to score with a jab to the body but De Payens is just out of range.
Some attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Payens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Payens.
De Payens throws a body punch but Some moves out of range.
Some now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
De Payens moves into range and connects with a jab.
De Payens throws a nice looking combination but Some bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some takes a swing at De Payens's ribcage but misses.
Some scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Some misses with the body kick
and De Payens counters with a body kick.

Some closes the distance and clinches.
De Payens tries a knee to the head but Some blocks it.
Some prevents a body shot from De Payens.
A head punch on the inside from De Payens fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Some.
De Payens trying to land knees to the body.
De Payens letting Some take a breather here.
De Payens tries to work over Some's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Some misses with some punches.
Hugues De Payens has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Some swings wildly with an uppercut but De Payens uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Payens lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Some drops to a knee looking for a takedown but De Payens gets the underhooks and prevents it.
De Payens prevents a body shot from Some.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some blocks a body shot from De Payens.
Some struggles to land a body shot inside as De Payens controls his hands.
De Payens landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Some lands a body punch in the clinch.
De Payens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Some's elbow.
Some pushes De Payens back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from De Payens.
Some on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De Payens lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Some or not.
De Payens throws a head punch that misses.
De Payens misses with a body punch.
De Payens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Payens misses with a knee strike.
De Payens working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Payens scores with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Some can't find room to land a body shot as De Payens controls the action.
Some misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Payens is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Some lands a nice knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Some.
De Payens working aggressively here.

Some pulls De Payens into guard.
Some manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De Payens manages to get himself to full guard.
De Payens manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Some manages to get himself to full guard.
De Payens is in close to Some's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Some not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Payens tries to free his leg and advance position but Some is retaining full guard.

De Payens thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
De Payens scoring with some ground and pound.

De Payens gets to his feet. Some looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Payens checks a leg kick.
Some throws a body shot but no joy.
De Payens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Some circles away quickly and effectively.
Some raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
De Payens shoots in for a takedown but Some shows good takedown defense.
Some doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Some wants to land a leg kick but De Payens is out of range.
De Payens was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Payens moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Some ducks under a wild hook from De Payens.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugues De Payens clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Some throws a quick head kick that skims the top of De Payens's head.
De Payens lands a nice shot to the body.
De Payens cracks Some with an open hand slap.
De Payens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

De Payens has managed to clinch.
Some tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Payens's elbow.
De Payens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for De Payens.
De Payens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Payens pushes Some back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from De Payens.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some throws a head punch that misses.
De Payens tries to land knees in the clinch but Some avoids the damage to the body.
De Payens misses with a punch on the inside.

Some breaks the clinch.
Some tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some takes a swing at De Payens's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some motions for De Payens to come forward. Some throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Payens closes the distance and clinches up with Some, looking for a takedown. De Payens pushes Some against the cage but Some circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
De Payens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Some.
Some will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Some throws a low kick but De Payens moves out of range easily.
Some is looking to land body kicks.
Some doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Some uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Payens.
De Payens motions for Some to come forward. De Payens throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Some tries to keep at a distance but De Payens has taken the fight into the clinch.
Some wants to take the fight to the mat but De Payens manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
De Payens lands with a right to the head.
Some blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some misses with a body punch.
De Payens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Some misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for De Payens.
Some is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Some blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from De Payens fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Payens.
De Payens lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Some drops to a knee looking for a takedown but De Payens gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Some prevents a body shot from De Payens.
Some avoiding damage as De Payens throws knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Payens misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Payens misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Payens has a couple of punches blocked by Some.
De Payens throws a head punch that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Payens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Some goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Payens tries to throw a body punch but Some avoids it by throwing De Payens back against the cage.
Some is pushing De Payens up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Some throws a head punch that misses.

De Payens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice combination there by De Payens.
De Payens takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A clash of legs there as De Payens blocks the low kick.
Some throws the kick towards the body but De Payens avoids it.
Some tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Payens takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Some circles away from the clinch attempt
and Some counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Payens throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
De Payens tries to bum rush Some with a series of wild strikes but Some uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
De Payens wants to clinch
and Some cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Payens misses with a wild body shot.
De Payens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
De Payens tries to clinch up but Some circles away and keeps his distance.
De Payens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Payens throws a body punch but Some moves out of range.
A big left from De Payens misses.
Some misses with a straight right.
Some keeps the fight on the outside.
A cross from Some lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugues De Payens had his way with Trouble Some in 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A punch lands to the side of De Payens 's head but he takes it in his stride.
De Payens throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Some counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
De Payens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Some.
Some scores with a punch to the head.
De Payens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Some manages to avoid it.
De Payens tries to clinch up.
Some goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Some is looking to land body kicks.
Some staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Some misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some misses with an uppercut.
De Payens tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Payens tries to clinch but Some is having none of it.
De Payens with a nice cross.
De Payens checks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some connects with the punch.
Some keeps the fight on the outside.
De Payens tries to score a power double leg takedown but Some sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De Payens somewhat.
De Payens lands with a nice body kick.
De Payens throws the left hand but Some avoids the punch easily.
De Payens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Payens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Payens throws a body punch but Some moves out of range.
Some avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
De Payens jabs at Some's body.
Some rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Payens counters with a two punch combo.
Some throws a body punch but De Payens moves out of range.
Some cracks De Payens with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some keeps De Payens at a distance using the push kick.
De Payens takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
De Payens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Payens stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Some.
Some throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Some avoids the body shot from De Payens.
De Payens backing away here, and Some unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Some misses with a low kick.
De Payens tries to clinch but Some is having none of it.
Some appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
De Payens is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Some.
Some appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Some has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from De Payens.
De Payens falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Some counter with a right hand.
Some tries to clinch but De Payens moves out of range.
De Payens throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
De Payens takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Some's corner calls for a 1-2. Some obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Some misses with a leg kick
and De Payens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Some avoids the body shot from De Payens.
Some takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
De Payens scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Some thows a body kick. De Payens tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Some. De Payens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

De Payens forces Some back against the cage and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Payens lands a body shot in the clinch.
Some is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
De Payens is defending well against a takedown attempt.
De Payens is leaning against Some and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from De Payens.
Some's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Payens doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Payens is working Some over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, De Payens scores with a nice short uppercut.
Trouble Some has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Payens doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Payens scores with a shot to the side of Some's head.
Some swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Some has a couple of punches blocked by De Payens.
Some misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Payens lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Payens lands a body shot.
Some working aggressively here.
De Payens blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hugues De Payens.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for De Payens, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 49:46
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:45
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugues De Payens!
Hugues De Payens retains his middleweight title!
Hugues De Payens took to the mic in his post fight interview and 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'.