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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daron Buxton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samson Goldstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buxton comes to the cage accompanied by Rammstein - Ich Will. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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196 cm
26
262 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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200 cm
22
285 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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 - 7 - 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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samson Goldstein! The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Buxton moves into the clinch. Buxton pushes Goldstein back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Buxton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Goldstein after a bit of a struggle. Buxton is looking for a takedown. Goldstein works on Buxton's body with a couple of short punches. Goldstein scores with a shot to the side of Buxton's head. Buxton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Goldstein avoids it nicely though and we remain 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. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Goldstein obliges. Buxton tries for a takedown but Goldstein manages to get underhooks.
Goldstein lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Buxton. Buxton is breathing heavily. A frustrated look appears on Buxton's face as he tries to break the clinch. Goldstein scores with an uppercut up the middle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Goldstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Buxton uses good head movement to avoid it. Goldstein working aggressively here.
Goldstein can't find room to land a body shot as Buxton controls the action.
Goldstein misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Buxton.
Goldstein gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Buxton.
That's one minute gone in the round. Goldstein managing to block the knees to the body from Buxton.
Buxton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Buxton. Buxton is looking for a takedown. Buxton blocks an uppercut.
Goldstein misses with a body punch.
Buxton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Goldstein is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Buxton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Goldstein creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Buxton's defenses. Buxton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Goldstein can't find room to land a body shot as Buxton controls the action.
Buxton wants a takedown.
Goldstein keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Buxton's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Buxton wants to get back to striking at distance but Goldstein won't allow it.
Goldstein lands with a right to the head. Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein lands with a short head shot on the inside. Buxton tries to score a body lock takedown but Goldstein shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Buxton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Goldstein pulls him back up using the underhooks. Goldstein misses with a short punch on the inside. Goldstein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Buxton prevents a body shot from Goldstein. Buxton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Goldstein after a bit of a struggle. Goldstein prevents a body shot from Buxton. Goldstein misses with a hook from the clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Goldstein tries to work over Buxton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Buxton prevents a body shot from Goldstein. Buxton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Goldstein.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Buxton blocks a body shot from Goldstein. Goldstein lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Buxton or not. Goldstein lands a hook that snaps the head of Buxton backwards. Goldstein cracks Buxton with a nice body shot. Goldstein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A short right from Goldstein on the inside. With the fighters up against the cage, Goldstein throws an elbow but misses. Goldstein stops a takedown attempt from Buxton.
Goldstein lands a hook to the side of the head. Goldstein lands with a right to the head. Goldstein tries to work over Buxton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Goldstein has a couple of punches blocked by Buxton.
Goldstein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Buxton backwards. Goldstein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Goldstein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A short right from Goldstein. Goldstein lands an uppercut that drops Buxton! Goldstein follows him to the canvas looking to finish.
Buxton is rocked! Goldstein content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Oh Buxton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Buxton seems to have got his legs back now. Goldstein lands a nice forearm strike. Goldstein taking a breather here. Goldstein is looking to take a break and control but Buxton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Buxton gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Goldstein dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Buxton fails with a takedown attempt. Goldstein wants to counter with a clinch but Buxton pushes him away. Goldstein throws a body punch but Buxton moves out of range. Buxton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Goldstein, pushing him back against the cage. A right hook to the body lands for Goldstein.
Goldstein lands with a short shot to the head. Buxton misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Goldstein fails to land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Goldstein tries to throw a body punch but Buxton avoids it by throwing Goldstein back against the cage. Goldstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Buxton controls his hands.
Buxton wants to stall.
Goldstein tries to work over Buxton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Goldstein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Buxton backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round. Goldstein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Buxton is trying to push Goldstein away but Goldstein has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Buxton has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Goldstein regains guard immediately. Buxton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Buxton trying to control but Goldstein is working from the bottom. Goldstein controlling Buxton's posture. Buxton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Buxton throwing strikes from guard but Goldstein blocks nicely. Goldstein working a defensive guard here.
Goldstein has control of Buxton's left arm, preventing Buxton from doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Buxton checks a low kick from Goldstein. Buxton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Goldstein sprawls and moves away. Samson Goldstein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Buxton fails with the takedown and Goldstein counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Buxton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daron Buxton. That's going to take a lot out of him. Buxton blocks a body shot from Goldstein.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Goldstein prevents a takedown attempt there.
Buxton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Buxton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goldstein backwards. Goldstein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Buxton backwards. Buxton prevents a body shot from Goldstein. Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Goldstein fails to land. A head punch on the inside from Goldstein fails to land. Buxton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Goldstein gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Buxton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Goldstein prevents it.
Buxton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Goldstein avoiding damage as Buxton throws knees to the body.
Goldstein lands with a short shot to the head. Buxton tries to score a body lock takedown but Goldstein shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Samson Goldstein seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Goldstein lands a shoulder strike. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein tries a body shot but Buxton blocks it.
Goldstein lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Buxton or not. Goldstein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Buxton avoiding damage as Goldstein throws knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A nice right hand lands inside from Goldstein. Goldstein looks to throw an elbow but misses. Buxton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A shot in the inside from Goldstein. Goldstein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Goldstein has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Goldstein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Goldstein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Goldstein misses with a hook. Buxton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Goldstein has time to react. Buxton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goldstein manages to avoid it. Buxton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A head kick by Goldstein - that's a beauty! Buxton is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Goldstein can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Samson Goldstein!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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