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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vince Bartone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone has chosen I stand alone - Godsmack as his entrance music. Vince Bartone has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vince Bartone!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andy Stone!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone slaps away a takedown attempt from Bartone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stone throws a nice looking combination but Bartone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stone throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bartone.
Stone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bartone.
Stone throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stone lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bartone backs up against the cage.
Stone lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stone throws a big shot that misses.
Stone throws a low kick but Bartone moves out of range easily.
Bartone blocks a head kick by Stone.
Bartone has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stone lands a jab-cross combination.
Stone misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Stone misses the target.
Stone will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bartone.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vince Bartone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stone misses with a combination
and Bartone counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Stone's guard now.
Stone looks gassed!
Bartone makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bartone is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stone is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stone has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartone has his foot on Stone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stone works his way back into a safe position though.
Bartone wants to sweep here but Stone controlling him for the moment.
Stone works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bartone regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stone won't allow Bartone to sweep him here.
Bartone has an active guard here but Stone has managed to pass into half guard.
Bartone wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartone is working hard here to advance position.
Bartone is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bartone is trying to control but can't.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Andy Stone has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Stone throws a shot from downtown. Bartone moves away and avoids it.
Stone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andy Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bartone was well out of range. Poor timing from Stone.
Stone stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stone wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four 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.
Stone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bartone.
Stone throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stone darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bartone.
Stone throws a head kick but Bartone moves out of range.
Bartone shoots in but no luck this time.
Stone blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bartone counters with a takedown into side control.
Bartone tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bartone has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andy Stone will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bartone shoots in looking for a takedown. Stone tries to sprawl out of it but Bartone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bartone. Stone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stone throws a lazy right hand but Bartone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bartone slips a jab from Stone.
Bartone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stone throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartone throws a right and a left that Stone avoids nicely.
Stone misses with a wild combination.
Bartone looks to score with a jab to the body but Stone is just out of range.
Stone scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bartone slips a jab from Stone.
Bartone feints and as Stone raises his hands in defense, Bartone changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stone is breathing heavily.
Stone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bartone throwing strikes from guard but Stone blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stone controls Bartone momentarily but Bartone frees himself.
Bartone is in close to Stone's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartone working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bartone landing some decent shots from guard.
Bartone wants to pass the guard but Stone is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bartone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stone is trying to keep Bartone in close.
Bartone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bartone postures up in Stone's guard and throws a big left but Stone blocks it.
Bartone 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bartone wants to pass the guard but Stone is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartone throws a strike but Stone rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bartone looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Stone puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Stone is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bartone is looking to improve his position.
Stone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stone content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bartone tries to roll over but Stone keeps him under control.
Bartone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bartone is trying to control but Stone passes into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bartone tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stone wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vince Bartone will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A head kick by Stone misses
and Bartone counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bartone manages to get himself to full guard.
Bartone is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bartone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vince Bartone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bartone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stone trying to control the position from guard on top but Bartone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bartone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Andy Stone.
Stone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bartone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stone.
Bartone shoots in but Stone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stone stuffs the takedown attempt from Bartone. Bartone gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Stone.
Stone throws a sloppy head kick and Bartone moves out of range easily.
Bartone throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stone tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bartone is in Stone's guard.
Stone looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartone is in close to Stone's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bartone preventing the sweep.
Bartone trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bartone working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bartone advances position into side control!
Bartone working away.
Bartone is putting a hurting on Stone here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bartone looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bartone 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 postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone parries the strikes from Bartone easily there. Bartone is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Stone to escape.
Stone struggling a bit here.
Bartone controls the position.
Bartone working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bartone fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bartone is trying to get an arm triangle but Stone is defending well.
Stone prevents Bartone from moving into mount.
Bartone landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Stone manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bartone's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartone not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bartone prevents Stone from improving his position.
Bartone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bartone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bartone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bartone is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Stone reverses the position - he's now on top in Bartone's guard.
Bartone wants to sweep but no luck.
Bartone manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vince Bartone clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bartone staying out of range there.
Stone lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Stone clobbers Bartone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bartone scores with a push kick.
Bartone falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Stone to counter with a crisp jab.
Bartone scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bartone is putting a hurting on Stone here, landing some big shots from side control.
Stone is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bartone tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartone working the ground and pound.
Bartone moves into full mount!
Bartone trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bartone working Stone over with strikes here.
Bartone scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Stone slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Stone trying to hold on to Bartone's head to control him but Bartone postures up.
Bartone prevents Stone from improving his position.
Bartone working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone is trying to get back to full guard.
Stone manages to get to full guard.
Stone keeping moving, preventing Bartone from controlling successfully.
Stone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bartone.
Stone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bartone trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stone has control of Bartone's left arm, preventing Bartone from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartone 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.
Stone keeping full guard, as Bartone tries to pass.
Stone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bartone trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bartone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bartone forces his way into half guard.
Bartone working over Stone with some ground and pound. Stone looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bartone seems to be looking for submissions.
Bartone thows a huge punch but Stone dodges it nicely.
Bartone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stone keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Stone trying to control but Bartone postures up.
Bartone trying to pass the guard but Stone defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vince Bartone had his way with Andy Stone in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bartone.
Bartone staying out of range there.
Bartone takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stone throws a big shot that misses.
Stone throws a lazy body kick
and Bartone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the body from Stone misses
and Bartone counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stone won't be happy with that.
Stone is looking for a sweep.
Bartone lands a nice forearm strike.
Bartone tries to move into full mount but can't pass Stone's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartone works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bartone working away.
Bartone working the ground and pound.
Bartone wants to control but Stone is keeping him busy.
Bartone working the head with strikes.
Stone takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Stone can't do much from the bottom here.
Bartone lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bartone working the head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bartone tries for a kimura but Stone is defending well.
Stone can't do much from the bottom here.
Check out the look on Bartone's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Stone is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bartone working the ground and pound but Stone is defending the strikes.
Stone can't do much from the bottom here.
Bartone works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartone is putting a hurting on Stone here, landing some big shots from side control.
Stone tries to improve position but can't.
Bartone lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sloppy strikes there by Bartone.
Stone wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bartone is putting a hurting on Stone here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bartone thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bartone throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bartone looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vince Bartone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartone in side control lands a decent elbow.
Stone sneaks back into half guard.
Bartone working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Andy Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stone wants to control the action here but instead Bartone manages to pass to full mount!
Bartone working for a submission but Stone is keeping him at bay.
Bartone lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bartone blocks Stone's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vince Bartone showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bartone has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 49:46
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 49:47
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vince Bartone!
Vince Bartone is the new lightweight champion!
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