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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daron Buxton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Maximov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buxton's entrance music is Tech N9ne - He's A Mental Giant. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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262 lbs
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195 cm
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274 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Counter fighter
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oleg Maximov!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buxton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maximov tries to avoid it but Buxton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maximov to the ground. Maximov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Buxton misses the target.
Maximov clinches with his opponent.
Maximov is pushing Buxton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Maximov working Buxton over with knees to the body.
Buxton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Maximov to keep the fight standing.
Maximov just leaning against Buxton, taking a breather.
A body shot lands from Maximov.
Maximov just leaning against Buxton, taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maximov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buxton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daron Buxton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maximov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Maximov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximov crunches a lovely knee into Buxton's ribcage.
Buxton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maximov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Oleg Maximov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buxton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Buxton is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maximov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maximov controlling the action here for a moment.
Maximov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Buxton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Maximov walks away with a smile on his face. Buxton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximov throws a one two combo.
Maximov forces Buxton back against the cage and clinches.
Buxton blocks an elbow strike from Maximov.
Buxton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maximov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Buxton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maximov circles away.
Maximov throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maximov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Buxton's calf.
A combination from Maximov does no damage.
That kick from Maximov tenderised Buxton's leg. Buxton is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A combination from Maximov does no damage.
Maximov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Maximov duly obliges.
A combination from Maximov does no damage.
Maximov scores with a hook.
Buxton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maximov.
Maximov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Buxton closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Maximov quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Buxton is trying to control the action in half guard but Maximov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maximov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Buxton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Buxton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Buxton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maximov is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Maximov dominated that round.
That's time! Buxton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Buxton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maximov fails to land with a series of punches.
Maximov throws a series of punches but Buxton avoids them all with ease.
Maximov misses with a double jab
and Buxton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maximov swinging wildly here.
Maximov lands with a nice combination. Buxton backs away looking to recover.
Maximov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Buxton fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Buxton.
Buxton loads up on a big right hand but Maximov slips the punch.
Buxton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Buxton scores with a three punch combo!
Buxton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maximov sprawls well. Maximov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Buxton gets slowly back to his feet.
Maximov tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buxton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maximov.
Oleg Maximov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maximov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A punch combination from Maximov misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maximov.
Nice takedown defense from Maximov. No joy for Buxton on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daron Buxton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maximov connects with a body shot that sends Buxton's belly button to the back.
Maximov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maximov connects with a leg kick. Buxton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Buxton misses.
Some wild striking there from Maximov.
Daron Buxton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buxton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Buxton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Maximov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Buxton tries to score a body lock takedown but Maximov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Maximov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Buxton gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Maximov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Maximov is trying to maintain the position but Buxton is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximov is staying active underneath Buxton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Buxton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maximov tries to get to full guard but Buxton has control of the leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maximov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Buxton lands strikes from half guard.
Buxton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maximov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maximov wants to control but Buxton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maximov is pressing down on Buxton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Buxton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Buxton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Maximov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Maximov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maximov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Buxton eats them both and turns towards Maximov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Maximov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maximov misses with a few strikes there.
Maximov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maximov throws a nice looking combination but Buxton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oleg Maximov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Buxton gets tackled into the cage by Maximov. Maximov maintains the clinch.
Maximov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Buxton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maximov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Maximov as the two fighters clinch.
Buxton looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maximov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maximov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maximov throws a series of punches but Buxton moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Buxton misses the target.
Maximov lands a jab to Buxton's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Maximov duly obliges.
Buxton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Buxton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daron Buxton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buxton misses the jab.
A combination from Maximov does no damage.
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!
Maximov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Maximov scores with a four punch combination!
Maximov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Buxton, pushing him back against the cage.
Maximov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Buxton lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximov avoiding damage.
Buxton avoids the elbow strike from Maximov, against the cage.
Maximov slowing the pace effectively.
Buxton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maximov cracks Buxton with a nice body shot.
Daron Buxton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Buxton is working for takedown but Maximov is calmly controlling the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buxton misses with a knee to the head.
Oleg Maximov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Buxton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maximov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Oleg Maximov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Maximov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oleg Maximov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maximov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Maximov!
Oleg Maximov took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Yes'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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