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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rob Schultz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devin Derric Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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157 lbs
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145 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Schultz !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Devin Derric Styles!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schultz scores a takedown into full mount!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Styles is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Styles is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Styles regains half guard.
Styles tries to roll over but Schultz keeps him under control.
Styles trying to control from the bottom.
Styles is looking for a sweep. Schultz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Styles trying to hold on to Schultz 's head to control him but Schultz postures up.
Well, if Schultz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Styles is not content to let Schultz control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Styles closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Schultz quickly recovers to half guard.
Styles drops an elbow to the side of Schultz 's head.
Styles stalling.
Styles scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Schultz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Styles.
Styles working Schultz over with strikes.
Schultz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Styles pulls his head out easily.
Schultz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Styles.
Styles is nestled in close to Schultz , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Styles drops an elbow to the side of Schultz 's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Styles thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Styles drops an elbow to the side of Schultz 's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz trying to control but Styles postures up.
Schultz tries to get to full guard but Styles has control of the leg.
Styles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Schultz defending well though.
Styles working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Schultz 's thigh. Schultz counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Styles lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Styles wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Styles working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schultz 's head.
Styles throwing strikes from guard but Schultz blocks nicely.
Schultz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles tries to roll over but Schultz keeps him under control.
Schultz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Styles regains full guard. Nicely done.
Schultz tries to free his leg and advance position but Styles is retaining full guard.
Schultz trying to control but Styles is working from the bottom.
Styles trying to control the position here.
Schultz wants to control from the top but Styles keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Styles is pulling down on Schultz 's head to control his posture.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Devin Derric Styles hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Styles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Styles.
A big right from Schultz misses.
Schultz tries to sprawl but Styles drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Schultz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Schultz tries to get out of the position.
Schultz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Styles pulls his head out easily.
Styles trying to pass the guard but Schultz defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schultz tries to roll over but Styles keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devin Derric Styles dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A cross from Schultz lands.
Schultz throws a jab but it's blocked by Styles.
Styles shoots in looking for a takedown but Schultz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Styles's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Styles shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Styles trying to control but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Styles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schultz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Styles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Schultz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Styles is aware though and is defending well.
Styles wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Styles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schultz is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schultz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Styles from controlling successfully.
Styles scoring with some ground and pound.
Styles is pushing down on Schultz 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Schultz is fighting to maintain full guard but Styles has managed to sneak the leg through.
Devin Derric Styles has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schultz wants to improve his position but Styles is controlling well.
Styles lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Schultz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Schultz is not content to let Styles control the position.
Schultz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Styles pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is staying active underneath Styles, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Schultz is looking to get back to full guard here but Styles has managed to pass to side control instead.
Styles lands an elbow.
Styles landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
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!
Styles working the ground and pound.
Schultz is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Styles lands a few punches from side control.
Styles working the body and head with strikes.
Schultz wants to control but Styles postures up.
Schultz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Styles wants to control but Schultz is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Styles taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz can't do much from the bottom here.
Schultz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Styles off and has taken his back!
Schultz misses with punches from the back.
Styles just trying to survive but Schultz is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
A lull in the action here.
Styles rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Styles keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Styles wants to improve his position but Schultz is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is just content to waste time from the top position. Styles takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Styles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Styles working for a triangle but Schultz defends it easily.
Schultz looking to sit in guard and control but Styles gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Styles is in close to Schultz 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devin Derric Styles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Styles shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Styles throwing shots but Schultz is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Styles.
Styles is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Schultz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schultz gets back to full guard.
Schultz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Styles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Styles is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Styles sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Styles throws a big right hand that misses.
Schultz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Styles trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Styles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Styles trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schultz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles with a flurry of punches that miss.
Styles throwing strikes but missing.
Styles postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Styles misses with a takedown
and Schultz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Styles looking for submissions off his back.
Schultz is thwarting Styles's attempts to control the position.
Styles is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles wants to get back to full guard but Schultz has passed into side control.
Schultz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Styles is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Schultz off and has taken his back!
Schultz turns into Styles and is now in his guard.
Styles looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Styles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schultz works over Styles with some ground and pound from guard.
Styles wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Styles is keeping the position for now.
Schultz stopping the sweep attempt from Styles.
Styles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Schultz cracks Styles with a solid left hand.
Styles wants to get back to his feet but Schultz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Styles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schultz is one step ahead there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schultz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Devin Derric Styles.
I've got Styles 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devin Derric Styles!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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