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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rob Schultz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stewart has chosen Motherlover as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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157 lbs
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153 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
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Basic striking
Solid chin |
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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
2 - 3 - 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Stewart!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stewart defending well as Schultz loads up on a big left hand.
Schultz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stewart.
Stewart has his takedown stuffed
and Schultz counters with a single leg into guard. Stewart didn't expect that.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Schultz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Schultz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schultz looking to pass the guard.
Stewart wants to sweep here but Schultz controlling him for the moment.
Schultz tries to free his leg and advance position but Stewart is retaining full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stewart can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stewart trying to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schultz wants to control from the top but Stewart keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stewart throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Schultz was covering up waiting for the punch and Stewart finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stewart trying to control but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Stewart throwing strikes from guard but Schultz blocks nicely.
Stewart scoring with some ground and pound.
Schultz keeping full guard, as Stewart tries to pass.
Schultz wants to control the position but Stewart says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Stewart working over Schultz with some ground and pound. Schultz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Schultz is pressing down on Stewart's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stewart distracts Schultz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stewart throws a big right hand that misses.
Stewart must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stewart tries to free his leg and advance position but Schultz is retaining full guard.
Schultz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stewart wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Schultz is looking for a triangle but Stewart pushes his legs off easily.
Stewart wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Stewart passes Schultz 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stewart working the head and body with strikes.
Schultz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stewart passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Schultz !
Stewart has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Schultz 's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart working the ground and pound effectively.
Stewart with good strikes from the mount here!
Schultz manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Schultz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stewart prevents Schultz from improving his position.
Stewart missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Schultz has hold of Stewart's hands but Stewart slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Schultz trying to hold on to Stewart's head to control him but Stewart postures up.
Stewart trying to control from half guard but Schultz is working away.
Stewart wants to pass to mount but Schultz is defending the position.
Schultz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stewart pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Schultz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stewart pulls his head out easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stewart working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stewart connects with a nice short shot to Schultz 's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schultz is looking for a sweep. Stewart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schultz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stewart sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Schultz defending well though.
Stewart working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schultz taking some punishment here, with Stewart in his half guard.
Stewart moves nicely into side control.
Stewart creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Stewart working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Stewart dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stewart tries to score a power double leg takedown but Schultz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stewart somewhat.
Stewart shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schultz defends it nicely.
Schultz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stewart's waist but Stewart gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schultz off to one side.
Schultz misses with a straight right.
Stewart fails with a takedown attempt.
Rob Schultz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Stewart.
Stewart avoids the body shot from Schultz .
Stewart misses with a straight right.
Stewart shoots and misses
and Schultz counters with a nice uppercut.
Stewart changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schultz tries to avoid it but Stewart manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schultz to the ground. Schultz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tony Stewart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stewart.
Stewart controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart working away.
Schultz is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tony Stewart has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schultz wants to control but Stewart postures up.
Stewart in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Schultz struggling a bit here.
Schultz is looking for a sweep.
Stewart working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Schultz on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Stewart cracks Schultz with a big elbow.
Schultz wants to control but Stewart postures up.
Schultz tries to bench press Stewart off him but Stewart keeps the position.
Stewart 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.
Stewart throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schultz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Stewart working the ground and pound.
Stewart scores with punches from side control.
Schultz is looking for a sweep.
Schultz is working hard here to advance position.
Stewart wants to control but Schultz is keeping him busy.
Schultz is working to avoid the ground and pound but Stewart connects with a decent elbow.
Stewart lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Schultz down.
Schultz is looking for a sweep.
Schultz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Stewart lands a nice forearm strike.
Schultz is trying to improve his position.
Stewart looks up at the clock and then as Schultz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Stewart smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Schultz 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stewart connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Schultz some visible discomfort.
Stewart wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schultz keeps working.
Stewart landing strikes.
Schultz takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Schultz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Schultz has hold of Stewart's hands but Stewart slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stewart 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.
Stewart lands strikes from half guard.
Stewart throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stewart.
Schultz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stewart.
Schultz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stewart scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Schultz looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schultz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Schultz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stewart is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schultz has momentary wrist control but Stewart slips an elbow through the middle.
Stewart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stewart got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schultz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stewart has managed to get both his arms back between Schultz 's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stewart passes Schultz 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Schultz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stewart wants to control but Schultz is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Stewart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Stewart changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schultz tries to avoid it but Stewart manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schultz to the ground. Schultz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stewart misses with a takedown
and Schultz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stewart's guard.
Schultz stopping the sweep attempt from Stewart.
Stewart wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Stewart is trying to keep Schultz in close.
Stewart striking off his back but it's not causing Schultz any problems.
Stewart pulls Schultz in close to prevent any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Schultz is working Stewart over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz taking shots to the head.
Schultz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stewart landing shots from mount.
Stewart putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Stewart lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stewart cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Schultz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Schultz actively working from the bottom here.
Stewart trying to pass the guard but Schultz defending well.
Stewart prevents Schultz from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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!
Schultz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Schultz .
Stewart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stewart got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schultz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stewart has managed to get both his arms back between Schultz 's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stewart throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stewart cracks Schultz with a solid left hand.
Stewart looking to pass the guard.
Stewart throws an elbow that misses. Schultz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stewart's guard. Nice move by Schultz !
Stewart controls Schultz momentarily but Schultz frees himself.
Schultz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stewart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schultz is one step ahead there.
Stewart has his hands on Schultz 's head, controlling the position.
Stewart lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Schultz !
Schultz is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Stewart working Schultz over with strikes here.
Stewart prevents Schultz from getting the reversal.
Stewart cracks Schultz with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schultz in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Stewart.
Schultz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Tony Stewart is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Schultz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stewart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schultz preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Stewart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stewart has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Stewart!
Our winner, Tony Stewart, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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