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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Barton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torres has chosen I'm the Man as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dustin Barton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chris Torres!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barton pinned against the cage. Barton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Torres shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Torres was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Torres wants to finish this one by submission but Barton is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Torres.
Barton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Torres looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Barton is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barton is working hard here to advance position.
Barton is breathing heavily.
Torres wants to take Barton's back here but Barton is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Torres has control of Barton's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Barton regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Barton is working to get back to half guard.
Torres jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Barton manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Barton tries to buck Torres off but Torres is having none of it.
Torres tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Torres has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Torres is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barton gets back to half guard.
Barton wants to get back to full guard.
Torres seems to be looking for submissions.
Torres is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barton defends it well.
Barton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Torres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Torres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barton is keeping the position for now.
Torres advances to half guard.
Torres tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Torres wants to work for an arm triangle but Barton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barton is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barton is just riding it out for now. Torres eventually gives up the hold.
Barton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Torres doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Torres manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Torres drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Barton dives on top into guard.
Barton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Torres is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barton wanted to stand there but Torres had control of the position.
Barton preventing the sweep.
Torres looking for a guillotine here but Barton defends easily.
Barton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barton drops back looking for a leg! Torres is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Torres manages to kick Barton off! Barton jumps back into Torres's guard.
Torres is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Torres manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barton manages to get himself to full guard.
Torres looking to pass the guard.
Barton wants to sweep here but Torres controlling him for the moment.
Torres is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Barton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Torres's guard.
Barton forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Torres dominated that round.
That's time! Barton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Torres looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Barton wants to get back to full guard.
Barton won't allow Torres to pass to mount.
Barton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Torres can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Torres's guard.
Barton wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Torres looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Torres looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Torres bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barton's guard.
Barton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Torres doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Torres manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Torres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barton is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Torres pushing down on Barton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barton gets back to full guard.
Barton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barton wants to sweep here but Torres controlling him for the moment.
Torres thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barton trying to keep a closed guard but Torres is proving a slippery customer.
Barton working for a triangle but Torres defends it easily.
Barton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Torres can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres drops back looking for a leg! Barton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barton manages to kick Torres off! Torres jumps back into Barton's guard.
Barton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Torres wants to get back to full guard.
Torres works his way to full guard. Good work.
Torres working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Torres looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barton wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
Torres has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Barton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Torres gets back to half guard.
Torres gets full guard.
Torres working for a triangle but Barton defends it easily.
Torres had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Barton is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Torres Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Barton's back instead.
Torres is persistently looking for the submission but Barton is defending it well.
Torres working for a choke but Barton is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Barton defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Torres looking for the choke from the back.
Barton defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
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!
Torres doesn't have the hooks in and Barton manages to turn into his guard.
Torres manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barton manages to get himself to full guard.
Torres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Torres pushing down on Barton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barton is looking to improve his position.
Torres wants to work for an arm triangle but Barton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Torres works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Torres showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Torres stuffs the takedown.
Barton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Torres looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Torres works his foot free and advances to mount.
Torres looking for a guillotine from mount but Barton is having none of it.
Barton slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Torres is working for a submission of some sort.
Barton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Torres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barton working for a triangle but Torres defends it easily.
Torres wants to pass the guard but Barton is keeping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres passes Barton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Torres is looking for a kimura here.
Torres is trying to work for a kimura but Barton is defending well.
Barton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Torres's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Torres's back!
Torres breaks Barton's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Barton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Torres can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Torres slips nicely into half guard.
Torres tries to pass to full mount but Barton defends it.
Torres prevents Barton from improving his position.
Chris Torres has got the better of the ground game so far.
Torres is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres is pressing down on Barton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barton is holding on for now.
Barton looking for submissions off his back.
Torres is trying to work for a kimura but Barton is defending well.
Torres prevents Barton from improving his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Torres has his takedown stuffed
and Barton counters with a shoot takedown. Torres fights it but they end up in guard.
Torres had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Barton is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Torres Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Barton's back instead.
Torres is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Barton defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Torres looking for the choke but no joy.
Barton turns into Torres and is now in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres can't keep his opponent in guard - Barton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barton is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Torres has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barton passes the guard and advances to mount!
Torres is working to get back to half guard.
Barton has hold of Torres's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Torres manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Barton prevents Torres from getting the reversal.
Barton tries to control but Torres wriggling away.
Torres stops Barton from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Barton works his way to his opponent's back.
Barton is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Barton working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barton working for a choke but Torres is defending well.
Torres wants to escape the position.
Barton is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Torres has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Barton has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Torres taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Barton doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dustin Barton!
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energy
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hype
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