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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Top Shottah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Bartone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bartone has chosen Jay-Z - Empire State of Mind as his entrance music. Top Shottah has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Top Shottah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vic Bartone!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bartone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bartone throws a series of punches but Shottah moves out of range.
Shottah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bartone.
Shottah misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shottah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bartone.
Bartone connects with a body shot.
Bartone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shottah counters with a nice uppercut.
Bartone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from Bartone does no damage.
Bartone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bartone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shottah counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shottah cracks Bartone with a solid left hand.
Bartone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bartone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shottah gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bartone looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shottah can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bartone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shottah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shottah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shottah scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shottah pushing down on Bartone's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shottah has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bartone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shottah lands with a punch from half guard.
Shottah is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Bartone has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bartone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shottah pulls his head out easily.
Shottah lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartone looking for submissions off his back.
Bartone is trying to get back to full guard.
Bartone actively working from the bottom here.
Bartone wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shottah scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shottah is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bartone defends it well.
Bartone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shottah pulls his head out easily.
Bartone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shottah pulls his head out easily.
Shottah lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shottah prevents Bartone from improving his position.
Shottah passes to full mount!
Bartone is looking to get to half guard.
Shottah connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's four 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.
Bartone defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Shottah.
Bartone is looking to improve his position but Shottah isn't that keen on the idea.
Bartone bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bartone drops back looking for a leg! Shottah is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shottah manages to kick Bartone off! Bartone jumps back into Shottah's guard.
Shottah has his foot on Bartone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bartone works his way back into a safe position though.
Bartone passes into half guard.
Bartone wants to work for an arm triangle but Shottah is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bartone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shottah sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Top Shottah dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bartone misses with a combination
and Shottah counters with a single leg into guard. Bartone didn't expect that.
Shottah connects with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Shottah throws a big right hand that misses.
Bartone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shottah defends well.
Shottah postures up and lands a big shot to Bartone's brow.
Bartone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bartone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shottah gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bartone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bartone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shottah is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartone has his foot on Shottah's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shottah works his way back into a safe position though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Shottah shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bartone as he avoids it easily.
Bartone throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
No joy there for Bartone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bartone doesn't manage to clinch there - Shottah circles away.
Bartone tries to clinch there but Shottah circles away.
Bartone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shottah counters with a series of strikes. Bartone will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bartone tries to clinch up but Shottah circles away and keeps his distance.
Bartone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shottah counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bartone works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bartone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bartone is working for a kimura but Shottah is defending it quite comfortably.
Bartone is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bartone is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartone is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bartone seems to be working for a kimura but Shottah defends the submission attempt.
Bartone seems to be working for a kimura but Shottah defends the submission attempt.
Shottah is defending against the submission attempts here by Bartone.
Top Shottah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bartone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Shottah shoots in but no luck this time.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bartone.
A slow jab from Bartone misses its intended target.
Bartone lands a jab-cross combination.
Bartone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shottah counters with a left and a right that stings Bartone.
Bartone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bartone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bartone misses with an uppercut.
Top Shottah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bartone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bartone misses with a double jab
and Shottah counters with a left and a right that stings Bartone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Top Shottah dominated that second round.
That's time! Shottah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bartone throws a combination that misses
and Shottah counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bartone misses with a combination
and Shottah counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bartone thinking.
Shottah fails to land with a series of punches.
Shottah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bartone.
Shottah misses with a series of wild punches.
Bartone misses with a double jab
and Shottah counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bartone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bartone working for a triangle but Shottah defends it easily.
Shottah avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartone looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shottah passes into half guard.
Bartone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bartone actively working from the bottom here.
Bartone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shottah is working for a kimura but Bartone is defending it quite comfortably.
Bartone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bartone looking for submissions off his back.
Bartone has hold of Shottah's hands but Shottah slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vic Bartone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shottah thows a huge punch but Bartone dodges it nicely.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bartone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shottah paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Shottah.
Bartone throws a right hand that Shottah ducks under and follows up with a left that Shottah also avoids with ease.
Bartone fails to land with a series of punches.
Vic Bartone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shottah fails with the takedown.
Vic Bartone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shottah shoots in for a takedown but Bartone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bartone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bartone throws the kick towards the body but Shottah avoids it.
Bartone thows a body shot but no joy.
Bartone misses with a looping left.
Bartone tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shottah is able to avoid easily.
Shottah closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bartone circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Top Shottah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bartone looks for the body kick but Shottah saw that one coming.
Bartone missing with a left hand there. Shottah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shottah moves out of range of the leg kick from Bartone.
Bartone throws a left and a right that both miss
so Shottah counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Shottah got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bartone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shottah has managed to get both his arms back between Bartone's legs - danger averted.
Top Shottah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bartone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shottah defends well.
Bartone has his foot on Shottah's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shottah works his way back into a safe position though.
Bartone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shottah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shottah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bartone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bartone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shottah gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Top Shottah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shottah, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Top Shottah!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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