PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daron Buxton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel MetCalf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buxton comes into the arena with Rammstein - Ich Will blaring out of the sound system. Daniel MetCalf has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Buxton
vs
MetCalf

196 cm
25
262 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

195 cm
22
265 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Dangerous GnP
World class MT
Good gas tank

Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry (93%)

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Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry (93%)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daron Buxton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel MetCalf!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Buxton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Buxton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but MetCalf sees it coming and defends easily.
MetCalf is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buxton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MetCalf does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Buxton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because MetCalf is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MetCalf wants to improve his position but Buxton is controlling well.

Buxton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so MetCalf is just riding it out for now. Buxton eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buxton wants to pass the guard but MetCalf is defending well.
MetCalf is looking to control Buxton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MetCalf avoid being mounted?
MetCalf tries to roll over but Buxton keeps him under control.

Buxton is working for a submission of some sort.
MetCalf keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Buxton is trying to control the action in half guard but MetCalf is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Buxton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
MetCalf has his hands clasped together around Buxton's back. He's all about the action.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
MetCalf throws a leg kick but Buxton checks it.
MetCalf fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Buxton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
MetCalf misses the shot to the body.
Buxton connects with a looping right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Buxton.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MetCalf with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Buxton throws a shot from downtown. MetCalf moves away and avoids it.
MetCalf throws a front kick aimed at Buxton's knee but Buxton avoids it well.
MetCalf tries to clinch there but Buxton circles away.
MetCalf scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Buxton shoots in but no luck this time.
Daniel MetCalf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MetCalf just misses with a punch to the body.
Buxton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Buxton with a poor takedown
and MetCalf counters with a nice low kick that buckles Buxton's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daron Buxton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MetCalf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MetCalf throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Buxton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
MetCalf thows a leg kick but Buxton checks it
and Buxton counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MetCalf throws a body kick that misses

and Buxton counters by clinching up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buxton stalling.
MetCalf tries a knee to the head but Buxton blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by MetCalf.
MetCalf tries to land knees in the clinch but Buxton avoids the damage to the body.
MetCalf lands an elbow inside.
MetCalf scores with a knee to the head.
Buxton tries for a takedown. No joy.
MetCalf landing knees to the body.
Buxton managing to block the knees to the body from MetCalf.
MetCalf working Buxton over with knees to the body.
Buxton is breathing heavily.
MetCalf lands a nice knee to the body.
MetCalf content to slow the pace in the clinch.
MetCalf lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
MetCalf landing knees to the body.
MetCalf lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel MetCalf dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

MetCalf misses with a low kick.
MetCalf throws a nice outside leg kick.
Buxton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Daniel MetCalf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MetCalf throws a low kick but Buxton moves out of range easily.

Buxton darts in and clinches MetCalf up against the cage.
Buxton tries for a takedown. No joy.
MetCalf connects with a nasty looking knee right to Buxton's face.
MetCalf throws a knee to the head but misses.
Buxton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Buxton managing to block the knees to the body from MetCalf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buxton avoids a wild elbow strike from MetCalf.
MetCalf with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Buxton working aggressively here.
MetCalf lands a nice elbow.
MetCalf leaning against his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MetCalf throws an elbow that misses.
MetCalf stops a takedown attempt from Buxton.
MetCalf misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Buxton.
Buxton tries to work over MetCalf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buxton managing to block the knees to the body from MetCalf.
MetCalf with an attempt at a knee that misses.
MetCalf landing knees to the body.
Buxton wants to take the fight to the mat but MetCalf manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daron Buxton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buxton wants to get back to striking at distance but MetCalf won't allow it.
MetCalf using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MetCalf trying to land knees to the body.
MetCalf tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
MetCalf tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Buxton takes an elbow to the temple.
MetCalf lands a knee to the head.
Buxton avoids a wild elbow strike from MetCalf.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MetCalf with an attempt at a knee that misses.
MetCalf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MetCalf is defending well against a takedown attempt.
MetCalf missing with knees to the body.
Buxton wants a takedown.
MetCalf landing knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buxton takes an elbow to the forehead.
MetCalf trying to land knees to the body.
Buxton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buxton misses with some punches.
MetCalf throws an elbow that misses.
Buxton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
MetCalf pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. MetCalf obliges.
Buxton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
MetCalf connects with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MetCalf unloads a knee to the mid-section. Buxton lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Buxton dodges an elbow strike from MetCalf.
MetCalf scores with a knee to the head.
MetCalf is struggling to control the position.
MetCalf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Buxton avoids it.
Buxton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but MetCalf is defending well.
MetCalf prevents a takedown attempt there.
MetCalf lands a knee to the head.
MetCalf lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Daron Buxton has been cut.
MetCalf missing with knees to the body.
Buxton goes for a takedown attempt but MetCalf pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
MetCalf doesn't manage to clinch there - Buxton circles away.
Buxton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Buxton.
MetCalf lands a right hook to the body.

MetCalf lands a big head kick that sends Buxton tumbling to the mat! MetCalf takes a step backwards and waves Buxton back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Buxton is rocked!
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!
A nice inside leg kick there by MetCalf. That's going to slow Buxton down.
Oh Buxton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A slapping leg kick lands for MetCalf.
Buxton is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. MetCalf Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Buxton is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Daniel MetCalf!