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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Buxton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Buxton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Stone!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buxton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stone's calf.
Buxton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stone, pushing him back against the cage.
Buxton managing to block the knees to the body from Stone.
Stone pulls guard successfully.
Stone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stone is controlling Buxton's posture.
Buxton would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Stone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Buxton is one step ahead there.
Buxton trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stone is looking to sweep but instead, Buxton has passed into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stone tries to get to full guard but Buxton has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Buxton.
Stone with a poor takedown
and Buxton counters with a shoot takedown. Stone fights it but they end up in guard.
Stone keeping moving, preventing Buxton from controlling successfully.
Stone looking for a sweep. Not yet Stone, not yet.
Stone working for a triangle but Buxton defends it easily.
Buxton is looking to stand up but Stone won't let him.
Stone has his foot on Buxton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Buxton works his way back into a safe position though.
Stone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Buxton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Buxton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stone looks gassed!
Stone wants to sweep here but Buxton controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buxton trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buxton tries to free his leg and advance position but Stone is retaining full guard.
Stone looking for a sweep. Not yet Stone, not yet.
Buxton is looking to stand up but Stone won't let him.
Stone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Buxton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Buxton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stone is trying to control the position but Buxton postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Buxton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stone counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stone connects with a nice short shot to Buxton's temple.
Well, if Stone is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone is tying to control. Buxton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stone is pressing down on Buxton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Buxton is holding on for now.
Buxton is staying active underneath Stone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stone works his foot free and advances to mount.
Stone with the ground and pound from mount.
Stone working the ground and pound effectively.
Stone wants to control the pace but Buxton is squirming around nicely.
Stone with the ground and pound from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone has hold of Buxton's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Buxton manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Stone looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stone lands a big shot there that rocks Buxton but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Stone has control of Buxton's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Buxton regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Stone fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stone trying to control but Buxton is having none of it.
Buxton flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Stone dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stone shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Buxton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Buxton manages to get himself to full guard.
Paul Stone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Buxton keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully.
Stone lands a couple of digs.
Buxton keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully.
Stone looking to pass the guard.
Stone trying to control but Buxton is working from the bottom.
Buxton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stone trying to control but Buxton is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Buxton is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Buxton has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stone looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Buxton passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on Stone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stone regains half guard.
Stone trying to control but Buxton postures up.
Stone misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Stone is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone is trying to control but can't.
Despite being in the dominant position, Paul Stone just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Buxton blocks a head kick by Stone.
Stone closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Stone trying to control the action but Buxton is working from the bottom.
Buxton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Buxton wants to control but Stone postures up.
Stone wants to control but Buxton is keeping him busy.
Buxton is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Buxton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buxton is staying active underneath Stone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Buxton wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
An inside leg kick lands from Buxton.
Buxton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Buxton manages to break the clinch.
Buxton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stone counters by moving into the clinch.
Stone drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Buxton looking for a takedown.
Buxton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stone smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Buxton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stone bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stone tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stone has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stone advances to full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone with good strikes from the mount here!
Stone seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Buxton is holding on tight.
Stone scoring with strikes but Buxton is staying in there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone working for a submission but Buxton is keeping him at bay.
Buxton regains half guard.
Buxton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stone is working away from the top position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buxton tries to get to full guard but Stone has control of the leg.
Buxton is holding on to half guard well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paul Stone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Buxton shoots in and bounces Stone off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Buxton postures up.
Stone keeping full guard, as Buxton tries to pass.
Buxton won't allow Stone to sweep him here.
Stone is controlling Buxton's posture.
Buxton wants to stand but Stone has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Stone wants to stand and escape but Buxton is having none of it.
Stone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Buxton clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buxton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stone tries for a takedown. No joy.
Buxton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stone has his takedown stuffed
and Buxton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Buxton looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stone feints and as Buxton raises his hands in defense, Stone changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stone tries to free his leg and advance position but Buxton is retaining full guard.
Stone forces his way into half guard.
Stone is looking to take a break and control but Buxton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stone prevents Buxton from improving his position.
Stone keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buxton gets back to full guard.
Stone tries to free his leg and advance position but Buxton is retaining full guard.
Buxton 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.
Stone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buxton is keeping the position for now.
Buxton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stone drops back looking for a leg! Buxton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Buxton manages to kick Stone off! Stone jumps back into Buxton's guard.
Stone looking to sit in guard and control but Buxton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Buxton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Buxton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Stone wants to finish this one by submission but Buxton is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Stone.
Stone wants to control the pace but Buxton is squirming around nicely.
Stone with good strikes from the mount here!
Stone looking to control but Buxton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stone landing strikes from the mount and Buxton is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buxton is squirming around, avoiding Stone's attempts to control the action.
Stone lands with some strikes.
Buxton stops Stone from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Buxton throwing hammer fists to the chest of Stone. What's that going to do exactly?
Stone jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Buxton manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Stone lands a few punches from side control.
Buxton is working to avoid the ground and pound but Stone connects with a decent elbow.
Stone working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stone is working to tighten is grip on Buxton's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Buxton has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Stone is really squeezing tight and eventually Buxton passes out! Stone breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Paul Stone!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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