Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WVT 80: Ihantala v Kersikov
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maestre.#CUT#It looks like Antti Railio has been cut.
Maestre misses with a double jab
and Railio counters with a left to the body.
Maestre misses with a hook to the body
and Railio counters with a stiff right hand.
Maestre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Railio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Railio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maestre manages to avoid it.
Maestre throws an off balance right hand
and Railio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maestre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Railio punishes Maestre's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maestre. Railio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maestre definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Railio throws a hook but Maestre avoids it easily.
Maestre is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Maestre misses its intended target.
Railio just misses with a punch to the body.
Maestre slips under a jab.
Maestre lands a body shot. #T1#
Maestre connects with a jab.
Maestre throws a combination that misses
and Railio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Railio ducks right into an uppercut from Maestre.
Maestre lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Railio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maestre misses with an uppercut.
Maestre swings for the body but Railio moves out of range.
Maestre is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Maestre tries to bum rush Railio with a series of wild strikes but Railio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Railio is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maestre rather than just go for the knockout.
Railio lands a head shot.
Maestre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Railio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Railio misses the target.
Maestre lands a really nice looking cross but Railio seems unphased.
Luis Maestre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maestre misses with a double jab
and Railio makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Maestre lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Railio at a distance.
Maestre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Railio slips a straight right by Maestre.
Maestre swings widly with a right hand
and Railio counters with a right hand to the body.
Maestre lands with an uppercut that bounces Railio off the cage and back into range.
Maestre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Railio.
Maestre missing with a left hand there. Railio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maestre moves away from the strike by Railio.
Maestre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Railio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maestre swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Railio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maestre looks to land a combination. Railio sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T3#
Maestre misses with a combination
and Railio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maestre.
Maestre swings widly with a right hand
and Railio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Railio dodges the punch combination from Maestre.
A little jabbing left from Railio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Railio misses with an uppercut
and Maestre counters with a right hand to the body.
Railio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maestre.
Railio throws out a loose jab but Maestre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maestre throws a shot from downtown. Railio moves away and avoids it.
Railio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maestre was well out of range. Poor timing from Railio.
An attempted straight right counter from Maestre misses the target.#T4#
Railio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Maestre swings widly with a right hand
and Railio makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maestre needs to keep his hands up - Railio had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Railio jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Railio works Maestre's body with a nice hook.
Maestre scores with a jab.
Maestre throws a body shot but no joy.
Maestre falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Railio to counter with a crisp jab.
Maestre throws a shot from downtown. Railio moves away and avoids it.
Railio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maestre.
Maestre misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Antti Railio will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antti Railio's cut.
That's time! Maestre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Maestre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Railio.
A punch combination from Maestre misses.
Luis Maestre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maestre with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Railio to score with a decent uppercut.
Maestre misses with a hook
and Railio makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maestre fails to land with a series of punches.
Railio throws out a counter right but Maestre avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Railio.
Railio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Railio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Railio misses.
Railio scores with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Luis Maestre has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Railio lands.
Railio misses with a hook.
Antti Railio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Railio circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Maestre to the canvas! Maestre doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Railio keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antti Railio!
An out of breath Antti Railio thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Luis Maestre stepped up to the mic, saying 'I just lost to the best man on earth. 18-0 is something that very few fighters achieve. I look forward to watching this legend pave his way through history '.

Event: WVT 73: Ihantala v Melendov 2
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Veainu instigates a clinch.
Veainu lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Maestre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maestre throws a big shot that misses.
Veainu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maestre.
A little jabbing left from Veainu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maestre falls off balance throwing a combination
and Veainu counters with a stiff right hand.
Maestre definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Veainu misses the jab.
Veainu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.#CL2#
Veainu clinches.
Maestre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veainu's elbow.
Maestre is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maestre lands with a left to the head.
Maestre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maestre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maestre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Veainu blocking some punches.
Maestre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Veainu backwards. #T1#
Veainu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Veainu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maestre tries to break free but Veainu pushes him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Veainu.
Maestre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu lands a left hand.
Veainu misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Veainu.
Veainu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maestre is breathing heavily.
Veainu is working Maestre over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Veainu.
Veainu digs a right hand underneath Maestre's ribcage. Maestre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Veainu is leaning against Maestre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Veainu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Veainu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maestres head.
Veainu lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veainu lands a body shot.
Veainu cracks Maestre with a nice body shot.
Veainu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Veainu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Veainu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Veainu lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Veainu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Veainu lands with a short shot to the head.
Veainu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Veainu lands a body punch.
Veainu lands a body shot.
Veainu lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Veainu.
A right handed body shot lands from Veainu.
Veainu lands an uppercut.
Veainu lands a body shot.
Veainu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Maestre seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Veainu can turn it around.
Veainu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Veainu lands a nice uppercut.
Veainu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
A short body shot lands from Veainu as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Veainu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Veainu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Veainu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Veainu lands with a right to the head.
Veainu digs a right hand underneath Maestre's ribcage. Maestre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Veainu lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#Maestre is rocked!
Veainu digs a right hand underneath Maestre's ribcage. Maestre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Veainu. #T3#
Maestre working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Veainu.
Veainu cracks Maestre with a nice body shot.
Veainu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Veainu.
Veainu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Veainu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Veainu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Veainu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Veainu scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Veainu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Veainu is leaning against Maestre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Veainu lands with a right to the head.
Veainu scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh Maestre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veainu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Veainu unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Maestre! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Veainu is unloading with more strikes now! Maestre drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vunipola Veainu!
In defeat, Luis Maestre stepped up to the mic, saying 'I just lost to the best man on earth. 18-0 is something that very few fighters achieve. I look forward to watching this legend pave his way through history '.

Event: WVT 65: Ihantala v Machado
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Maestre throws a series of strikes that have Nti backpedaling. #CUT#It looks like Kwame Nti has been cut.
Maestre misses with a left hand
enabling Nti to counter with a crisp jab.
Maestre misses with a double jab.
Luis Maestre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maestre thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maestre throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maestre throws a right hand that misses
and Maestre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maestre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maestre misses with a series of wild punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Nti misses.
Maestre throws an off balance right hand
and Nti counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nti misses with an uppercut
and Maestre counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maestre misses with a hook
and Nti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maestre definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nti jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Maestre throws a poor cross that misses
and Nti counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maestre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nti scores with a nice head shot.
Maestre falls off balance throwing a combination #KD2#
and Maestre is countered with a crisp right hand from Nti that sends him to the canvas! Nti follows him to the mat into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maestre is being controlled here.
Maestre is looking for a sweep.
Nti is staying tight to Maestre's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Nti's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Maestre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maestre being controlled for a moment.
Maestre is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here as Nti stalls from top position.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Maestre thuds a left hand into Nti's body.
Maestre moves out of range of the strikes.
Nti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maestre manages to avoid it.
Nti moves out of range of the strikes.
Maestre throws a looping overhand right but Nti ducks down to avoid it.
Maestre ducks under a wild hook from Nti.
Maestre throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nti counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Maestre connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nti. Nti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maestre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nti doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maestre throws a sloppy body shot
and Nti counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Luis Maestre has been cut.
Nti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maestre to score with a decent uppercut.
Maestre thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nti takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maestre misses the shot to the body.
Nti let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maestre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nti.
Maestre looks to score with a jab to the body but Nti is just out of range.
Maestre throws a lazy uppercut
and Nti counters with a straight right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Maestre. Those never looked like landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Nti dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Maestre throws an off balance right hand
enabling Nti to counter with a crisp jab.
Maestre throws a shot from downtown. Nti moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Nti misses.
Maestre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maestre jabs Nti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maestre misses with a hook
and Nti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nti dodges the punch combination from Maestre.
A little jabbing left from Nti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maestre scores with a three punch combo!
Maestre throws a series of punches but Nti moves out of range.
Maestre throws a lazy right hand but Nti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Nti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maestre swings widly with a right hand
letting Nti counter with a right hand. #T1#
Maestre misses with a hook
and Nti counters with a straight right hand.
Maestre misses with a double jab.
Maestre throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Nti counter with a right hand.
Nice cross by Maestre.
Nti looks to throw the jab but Maestre is out of range.
Nti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maestre fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nti on the side of the head.
Maestre's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nti under the eye.
Maestre misses with the combination.
Maestre throws a lazy uppercut
and Nti counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maestre misses with a double jab #KD2#
and Nti counters with a beautiful punch that sends Maestre to the canvas! #ROC2#Maestre is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Maestre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nti defends well.#SUB#
Maestre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Nti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maestre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nti works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Maestre looking for submissions off his back.
Nti slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kwame Nti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kwame Nti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Maestre scores with a hook.
Maestre takes a swing at Nti's ribcage but misses.
Maestre's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Maestre duly obliges.
Nti ducks under a wild hook from Maestre.
Nti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Maestre.
Nti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#That has opened up Kwame Nti's cut even more.
Maestre throws a hook but Nti blocks it.
Nti let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maestre scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestre slips a jab from Nti.
Maestre missing with a left hand there. Nti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nti ducks under a wild hook from Maestre.#T1#
Nti slips a jab and a cross from Maestre.
Some wild striking there from Maestre.
Maestre throws a body punch but Nti moves out of range.
Nti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maestre.
Maestre swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nti counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maestre throws a jab but it's blocked by Nti.
A countering left hand to the body from Nti misses.
A jab from Maestre misses.
Nti defending well as Maestre loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Nti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maestre misses with a left hand
enabling Nti to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Maestre misses with a body punch
and Nti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maestre misses with a body punch #KD2#
and Nti counters with a big uppercut that knocks Maestre off his feet! Nti dives into side control looking to finish!
Oh Maestre is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nti controls the position from side control.
Maestre seems to have got his legs back now.
Maestre is trying to improve his position.
Nti is staying tight to Maestre's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Maestre is looking for a sweep.
Nti tries to move into full mount but can't pass Maestre's legs. #T3#
Nti taking a breather here.
Let's hope that Nti has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Maestre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nti is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
More stalling from Nti.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maestre throws a series of punches but Nti moves out of range.
Maestre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nti was well out of range. Poor timing from Maestre.
Nti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maestre.
Maestre misses with a hook.
Maestre wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Luis Maestre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Maestre. Nti does a little dance to reset his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Luis Maestre.
Well Nti 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kwame Nti!
A very excited looking Kwame Nti made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Luis Maestre spoke after the fight, saying 'I just lost to the best man on earth. 18-0 is something that very few fighters achieve. I look forward to watching this legend pave his way through history '.

Event: WVT 58: Maestre v Motts 3
Date: Dec 28, 2022

#R1#
Maestre throws a right and a left that Motts avoids nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maestre darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Luis Maestre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Maestre finds it's target.
Maestre misses with a double jab
and Motts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Motts cracks Maestre with an open hand slap.
Motts gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maestre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maestre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Motts on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maestre throws a right hand that Motts ducks under and follows up with a left that Motts also avoids with ease.
Motts with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maestre to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maestre misses with a body shot
and Motts counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Maestre misses.
Motts avoids a punch combination nicely.
Motts moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Motts staying out of range there.
Motts avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maestre connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Motts slips under a jab from Maestre.
Maestre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Motts throws out a counter right but Maestre avoids it with no problem.
Maestre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maestre scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Motts misses with a right hand
and Maestre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Motts throws a poor cross that misses
and Maestre counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Motts is rocked!
Motts throws a jab when Maestre was well out of range.
Maestre falls off balance throwing a combination
and Motts counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maestre closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Motts out cold! Motts corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Luis Maestre!
Post fight, Luis Maestre took to the microphone: 'UPSET OF THE FUCKING YEAR BABY'.

Event: WVT 52: Maestre v Beukeboom
Date: Dec 07, 2022

#R1#
The fighters circling - Beukeboom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Beukeboom looks to move away, Maestre throws a big counter combo but Beukeboom just gets out of the way.
Maestre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beukeboom throws the left hand but Maestre avoids the punch easily.
Maestre throws a shot from downtown. Beukeboom moves away and avoids it.
Beukeboom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beukeboom slips a jab from Maestre.
Maestre's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Beukeboom connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maestre scrambles back to his feet.
Beukeboom throws an overhand right that lands on Maestre's shoulder, as Maestre tries to avoid the shot.
Maestre throws a body punch but Beukeboom moves out of range.
Maestre misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've been informed that Beukeboom has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Maestre blocks a jab.
Beukeboom misses with a hook.
Beukeboom throws a hook but Maestre avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Maestre.
Beukeboom throws a jab when Maestre was well out of range.
Beukeboom throws a shot to the body.
No joy there for Maestre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Beukeboom! But no joy.#T1#
Beukeboom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maestre throwing a counter right hand but Beukeboom manages to avoid it.
Maestre connects with a nice looking jab.
Beukeboom throws a right hand that misses
and Maestre counters with a stiff right hand.
Maestre circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Beukeboom to the canvas! Beukeboom doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Maestre keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luis Maestre!
Luis Maestre took some time post fight to say the following; 'UPSET OF THE FUCKING YEAR BABY'.

Event: WVT 47: Motts v Melondov
Date: Nov 18, 2022

#R1#
Maestre throws a jab when Rader was well out of range.
Rader unleashes a big counter combination but Maestre bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Maestre bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rader's head.#CUT#It looks like Dennis Rader has been cut.
Rader displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maestre throws out the jab.
Rader throws a hook to the side of Maestre's head but Maestre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maestre clobbers Rader with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rader misses with a head kick.
Maestre throws the left hand but Rader avoids the punch easily.
Luis Maestre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maestre missing with a left hand there. Rader was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maestre throws an overhand right that lands on Rader's shoulder, as Rader tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestre lands a slapping body shot.
Maestre misses with a wild body shot.
Maestre scores with a shot to the body.
Maestre throws a sloppy body shot
and Rader counters with a head kick. That will keep Maestre thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T1#
Maestre misses with a right hand
and Rader counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Rader misses.
Rader tries a head kick but it misses.
Maestre swinging wildly here.
Maestre misses the jab.
Maestre avoids the head kick by Rader.
Maestre throws a poor cross that misses
and Rader counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rader throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rader rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maestre moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maestre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maestre throws a series of punches but Rader moves out of range.
Maestre lands a really nice looking cross but Rader seems unphased. #T2#
Maestre lands a glancing blow to the side of Rader's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rader misses with a hook
enabling Maestre to counter with a crisp jab. #KD#
Maestre cracks Rader with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rader looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Maestre finish him? #ROC#Rader is rocked!#KD#
Maestre feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rader sprawling to the canvas! Rader rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Maestre finish him?!
Rader is still on wobbly legs! Can Maestre finish him?
Maestre definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maestre misses the shot to the body.
Rader seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Maestre sends Rader crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Maestre is motioning to the referee to let Rader up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Rader is rocked!
Rader glances at the clock... BAM! Maestre nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Rader crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Rader is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luis Maestre!
Post fight, Luis Maestre took to the microphone: 'UPSET OF THE FUCKING YEAR BABY'.

Event: WVT 42: Maestre v Melondov
Date: Oct 28, 2022

#R1#
Maestre misses with a hook. Melondov ducked under it nicely.
Maestre looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maestre misses with a straight right.
We've been informed that Melondov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Melondov looks to land a right hand but Maestre moved out of range.
Maestre misses with a looping right.
Maestre throws a good cross that connects.
Maestre throws a big shot that misses.
A combination from Maestre does no damage.
Maestre scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Zheko Melondov has been cut.
Maestre misses with a looping right.
Melondov flicks out a counter leg kick but Maestre steps away.
Maestre throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Melondov counters with a nice body shot.
Maestre throws a predictable looking body shot
and Melondov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melondov misses with a looping right.
Maestre definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Melondov throws out a loose jab but Maestre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Melondov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Maestre slips under a jab from Melondov.
Melondov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maestre misses with a hook. Melondov ducked under it nicely.
Maestre lands with an uppercut that bounces Melondov off the cage and back into range.
Maestre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melondov.
Melondov ducks under a wild hook from Maestre.
Maestre slips under a jab.
Maestre throws a hook to the side of Melondov's head but Melondov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Melondov lands a leg kick that knocks Maestre off balance momentarily.
Melondov lands an overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Luis Maestre has been cut.
Luis Maestre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melondov slips a jab from Maestre.
Melondov swings widly with a right hand
and Maestre counters with a stiff right hand.
Melondov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maestre. #T2#
Melondov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Melondov drops his hands momentarily and Maestre takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Melondov scores with a push kick.
Melondov throws a head kick that misses.
Maestre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Melondov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Maestre misses with an uppercut. Melondov saw that one coming.
Maestre misses with a hook to the body
and Melondov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maestre misses with a hook.
Melondov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maestre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Melondov misses.
Maestre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Melondov was well out of range. Poor timing from Maestre.
Maestre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Melondov scores with a jab to the head.
Melondov throws a body kick that misses.
Maestre looks to throw the jab but Melondov is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Melondov! But no joy.
Maestre misses with a double jab
and Melondov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Maestre misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Maestre as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Melondov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maestre doesn't seem phased though.
Melondov staying out of range there.#KD2#
Melondov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Maestre sprawling to the canvas! Maestre rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Melondov finish him?! #ROC2#Maestre is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Melondov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maestre throws out the jab.
Melondov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oh Maestre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Melondov misses with a hook.
Maestre seems to have got his legs back now.
Maestre throws an off balance right hand
and Melondov counters with a big left hand that crumples Maestre! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zheko Melondov!
Zheko Melondov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Luis Maestre was interviewed post fight and said 'I just lost to the best man on earth. 18-0 is something that very few fighters achieve. I look forward to watching this legend pave his way through history '.

Event: WVT 36: Maestre v Veainu
Date: Sep 30, 2022

#R1#
Maestre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veainu was well out of range. Poor timing from Maestre.
Maestre throws a shot from downtown. Veainu moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Veainu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#KD#
Maestre lands a left and a right that send Veainu crashing to the mat, dazed. Maestre thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Sonatane Veainu has been cut.
Maestre misses the jab.
It seemed like Veainu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Luis Maestre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu misses with a looping left.
Maestre definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maestre throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Veainu to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veainu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maestre scores with a shot to the body.
Maestre misses with an uppercut
and Veainu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Veainu moves out of range of the strikes.
We've been informed that Veainu has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A jab from Maestre does it's job there.#KD#
Maestre drops Veainu with a beautiful combination! Veainu stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Maestre is looking for the KO!
Veainu takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Maestre looks to land a combination but Veainu avoids it well.
Maestre scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Veainu.#KD#
Maestre cracks Veainu with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Maestre has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Veainu to stand back up!
Maestre connects with a crisp jab. #ROC#Veainu is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veainu slips under a jab.
A big right from Maestre misses.
Veainu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#KD#
Maestre feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Veainu sprawling to the canvas! Veainu rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Maestre finish him?!
Veainu is still on wobbly legs! Can Maestre finish him?
Maestre misses the jab.
Veainu seems to have recovered his senses.
Maestre misses the jab.
Maestre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maestre misses with a looping left.
Veainu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Maestre swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Maestre.
Maestre falls off balance throwing a combination
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maestre missing with a left hand there. Veainu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Veainu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maestre misses with a body shot.
Maestre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Veainu! But no joy.
Maestre swings widly with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Veainu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Veainu misses.
Maestre throws a jab when Veainu was well out of range.
Maestre misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maestre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Luis Maestre has been cut.
Maestre misses with a combination
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Veainu slips a jab from Maestre.
A little jabbing left from Veainu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maestre throws a lazy uppercut
and Veainu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maestre thinking.
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maestre.
Maestre misses with an uppercut
enabling Veainu to counter with a crisp jab.
Maestre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu.
Veainu avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Maestre backs off Veainu throws a huge counter combo but Maestre manages to avoid it all.
Nice jab there from Maestre.
Veainu tries to move into range but Maestre moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maestre jabs at Veainu's body.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Maestre. Those never looked like landing.
Veainu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maestre sizes up Veainu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maestre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Veainu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Veainu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Veainu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maestre.
Veainu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Maestre scores with a nice head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maestre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veainu was well out of range. Poor timing from Maestre.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Veainu! But no joy.
Maestre throws a right and a left that Veainu avoids nicely.
A nice side step and Veainu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maestre tests Veainu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Maestre dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Maestre swings widly with a right hand
letting Veainu counter with a right hand.
Maestre swings widly with a right hand
and Veainu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Veainu slips a jab from Maestre.
Maestre staying out of range there.
Luis Maestre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maestre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Veainu misses with a hook
and Maestre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maestre listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maestre throws a lazy right hand but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Veainu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maestre with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Maestre feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Veainu sprawling to the canvas! Veainu rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Maestre finish him?!
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!
Maestre swings widly with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maestre thinking.
Veainu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maestre. #T1#
Maestre misses with a hook.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Veainu might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Maestre has got the better of the exchanges.#KD#
Maestre feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Veainu sprawling to the canvas! Veainu rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Maestre finish him?!
Maestre swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Veainu moves out of range as Maestre strikes.
Maestre lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Luis Maestre is winning the standup battle so far.
Maestre misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veainu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Veainu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maestre misses with a straight right.
Veainu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maestre's corner calls for a 1-2. Maestre obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Veainu misses with an uppercut. Maestre saw that one coming.
Maestre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maestre is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T2#
Veainu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Veainu moves forwards but Maestre connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maestre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Veainu can do to turn this around?
Maestre misses with a double jab.
Maestre swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maestre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Maestre misses the target.
Veainu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maestre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veainu manages to avoid it.
Maestre scores with a hook to the body. Veainu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maestre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maestre misses with a body shot
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maestre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Veainu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maestre on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3#
Maestre misses with a few strikes there.
A big left from Maestre misses.
Maestre ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Veainu misses with an uppercut.
Maestre misses with an uppercut. Veainu saw that one coming.
Veainu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Veainu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maestre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice combination there by Maestre.
Maestre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Veainu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Veainu throws a looping overhand right but Maestre ducks down to avoid it.
Maestre throws a left and a right that both miss #KD2#
and Veainu counters with a crisp one two that drops Maestre! Veainu thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Maestre to his feet! Maestre is in big trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veainu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Veainu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Maestre avoids the body shot from Veainu.
Maestre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veainu was well out of range. Poor timing from Maestre.
Veainu throws a counter combo.
No joy there for Maestre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Veainu throws a counter combo.
Veainu misses with a lunging right hand
and Maestre counters with a straight right hand.
Veainu blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Veainu misses.
Maestre misses with a combination
and Veainu counters with a right hand to the body.
Veainu fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maestre thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maestre cracks Veainu with an open hand slap.
Veainu loads up on a big right hand but Maestre slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Maestre dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Maestre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Maestre backs off Veainu throws a huge counter combo but Maestre manages to avoid it all.
Maestre misses the shot to the body.
Veainu throws a lazy right hand but Maestre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
Maestre seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Maestre fails to land with a series of punches.
Maestre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Veainu.
Maestre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Veainu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maestre fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu missing with a left hand there. Maestre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maestre swings widly with a right hand
and Veainu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maestre throws a combination that misses
and Veainu counters with a stiff right hand.
Maestre throws a looping overhand right but Veainu ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Maestre throws a right and a left that both miss.
Veainu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maestre manages to avoid it.
Veainu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maestre.
Veainu is looking for the big counter here.
Maestre is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maestre misses with a body punch
and Veainu counters with a left and a right that stings Maestre.
Veainu throws a hook but Maestre blocks it.
Maestre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Veainu misses with a right hand
and Maestre counters with a right hand to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Maestre. Those never looked like landing.
Maestre ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Maestre scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Veainu throws a right hand that misses
and Maestre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Maestre lands with a straight right. Veainu didn't see that one coming.
Veainu throws a lazy uppercut
and Maestre counters with a nice uppercut.
Maestre misses with a lunging right hand
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maestre misses with a hook.
Veainu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Veainu lands a slapping body shot.
Maestre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut.
Maestre swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Veainu.
Veainu moves forwards but Maestre connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maestre jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
A big right from Maestre misses.
It seemed like Veainu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Veainu is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Maestre moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luis Maestre!
Post fight, Luis Maestre took to the microphone: 'UPSET OF THE FUCKING YEAR BABY'.

Event: WVT 32: Maestre v Brand
Date: Sep 11, 2022

#R1#
Brand throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maestre counters with a stiff right hand.
Brand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maestre.
Brand pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A combination from Brand does no damage.
Maestre jabs at Brand's body.
Maestre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brand was well out of range. Poor timing from Maestre.
Brand takes a swing at Maestre's ribcage but misses.
Brand lands with a shot to the body.
A big left from Maestre misses.
Brand slips under a jab from Maestre.
It seemed like Brand was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maestre. Brand does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brand throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maestre clobbers Brand with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maestre takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brand throws a hook to the side of Maestre's head but Maestre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brand slips under a jab from Maestre.
Maestre slips under a jab.#T1#
Maestre throws a hook but Brand blocks it.
Maestre throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maestre connects with a jab.
Brand misses with a hook. Maestre ducked under it nicely.
Maestre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brand manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maestre.
Maestre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brand moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maestre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brand moves away.
Brand ducks under a wild hook from Maestre.
Maestre throws out a powerful jab.
Maestre throws a nice looking combination but Brand bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Maestre does no damage.
Maestre misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brand ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maestre lands with a shot to the body.
Maestre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maestre is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
Maestre lands a glancing blow to the side of Brand's head.
A combination from Maestre does no damage.
Brand looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maestre misses the shot to the body.
Maestre is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Brand drops his hands momentarily and Maestre takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brand. Maestre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maestre appears to be looking for a big counter.
Maestre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brand circles away quickly and effectively.
Brand unleashes a big counter combination but Maestre bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brand keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maestre.
Maestre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maestre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maestre misses with a hook. Brand ducked under it nicely.
Maestre jabs Brand right on the nose. Brand blinks but takes it well.
Brand throws a shot from downtown. Maestre moves away and avoids it.
Maestre lands a right hook to the body.
Brand moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Maestre misses.
Luis Maestre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Brand fails to land with a series of punches.
Maestre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maestre lands with a hook. Brand tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brand waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maestre.
Maestre connects with a crisp jab.
Brand's corner calls for a 1-2. Brand obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brand throws a poor cross that misses
and Maestre counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luis Maestre!
Luis Maestre took some time post fight to say the following; 'UPSET OF THE FUCKING YEAR BABY'.

Event: WVT 28: West v Hawthorne
Date: Aug 28, 2022

#R1#
Maestre lands a jab to the nose.
Maestre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lemieux circles away quickly and effectively.
Maestre Throws a clean left jab. Maestre Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Lemieux's chin! Lemieux crumbles to the ground and Maestre follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Maestre!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Luis Maestre!
Luis Maestre took some time post fight to say the following; 'UPSET OF THE FUCKING YEAR BABY'.

Event: WVT 24: Maestre v Doisneau
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Maestre throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maestre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maestre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doisneau.
Danga de danga de dang - Maestre scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#It looks like Roch Doisneau has been cut.
Doisneau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maestre.
Doisneau looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maestre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Maestre misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Doisneau! But no joy.
Doisneau throws a jab when Maestre was well out of range.
Maestre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doisneau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maestre looks to land a combination but Doisneau avoids it well.
Maestre throws a body punch but Doisneau moves out of range.
Maestre lands with a cross.
Doisneau misses with a straight left.
Doisneau moves out of range of the strikes.
Maestre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Doisneau lands a big head kick that sends Maestre tumbling to the mat! Doisneau takes a step backwards and waves Maestre back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Luis Maestre has been cut.#T1#
Maestre darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maestre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maestre misses with a straight left.
Maestre's jab looks to have found its range, popping Doisneau under the eye.
Maestre swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Doisneau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maestre swings and misses with a hook to the body. #KD2#
Doisneau lands a big head kick that sends Maestre tumbling to the mat! Doisneau takes a step backwards and waves Maestre back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Maestre is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maestre swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Doisneau counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roch Doisneau!
During a confident post fight interview, Roch Doisneau thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Luis Maestre was interviewed post fight and said 'I just lost to the best man on earth. 18-0 is something that very few fighters achieve. I look forward to watching this legend pave his way through history '.

Event: WVT 20: Puto v Newton
Date: Jul 27, 2022

#R1##KD#
Maestre drops Pulkkinen with a beautiful combination! Pulkkinen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Maestre is looking for the KO!#ROC#Pulkkinen is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Sepi Pulkkinen has been cut.
Maestre definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maestre circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pulkkinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Maestre finish him?
Maestre throws a hook to the side of Pulkkinen's head but Pulkkinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maestre.
Pulkkinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pulkkinen staying out of range there.
Pulkkinen seems to have recovered his senses.
Pulkkinen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Maestre back to the cage. Pulkkinen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulkkinen works the jab nicely.
Maestre misses with an uppercut. Pulkkinen saw that one coming.
Maestre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pulkkinen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Maestre misses with a straight right.
Pulkkinen throws a right hand that Maestre ducks under and follows up with a left that Maestre also avoids with ease.
Maestre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pulkkinen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maestre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pulkkinen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maestre connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pulkkinen scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Pulkkinen has Maestre up against the cage in a clinch.
Maestre misses with the head strike.
Pulkkinen blocks a body shot from Maestre.
A right handed body shot lands from Pulkkinen. #T1#
Maestre lands a shoulder strike.
Maestre lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pulkkinen or not.
Pulkkinen lands a body punch.
Maestre blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pulkkinen lands a right hand.
Pulkkinen blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Pulkkinen - that landed with a thud.
Maestre is breathing heavily.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulkkinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen lands a shot to the body.
Pulkkinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pulkkinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pulkkinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pulkkinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulkkinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch. #T2#
Pulkkinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pulkkinen scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Pulkkinen.
Nice body punch from Pulkkinen - that landed with a thud.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen scores with a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen is stalling here.
Pulkkinen lands a body shot.
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike.
Pulkkinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pulkkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Pulkkinen - that landed with a thud.
Pulkkinen pushes Maestre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maestre.#T3#
Pulkkinen stalling against the cage.
Pulkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maestre's elbow.
Maestre has had enough of the clinch but Pulkkinen keeps him there for the moment.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maestre throws a punch but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen tries to work over Maestre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pulkkinen gets through Maestre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulkkinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pulkkinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maestre or not.
Pulkkinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pulkkinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Pulkkinen works on Maestre's body with a couple of short punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Maestre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen gets through Maestre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Maestre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4##CL2#
Pulkkinen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maestre prevents a body shot from Pulkkinen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A frustrated look appears on Maestre's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maestre misses with a punch on the inside.
Maestre is looking to break free of the clinch but Pulkkinen has double underhooks.
A short right from Pulkkinen on the inside.
Pulkkinen lands a body shot.
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike.
Pulkkinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Pulkkinen lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen is working Maestre over against the cage.
Pulkkinen digs a right hand into Maestre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maestre's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maestre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen slows down the pace here.
Still in the clinch, Pulkkinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pulkkinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sepi Pulkkinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sepi Pulkkinen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Pulkkinen clinches with his opponent.
Maestre prevents a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Maestre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulkkinen is working Maestre over against the cage.
Pulkkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Maestre controls the action.
Pulkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maestre's elbow.
Pulkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maestre's elbow.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen cracks Maestre with a nice body shot.
Pulkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maestre's elbow.
Pulkkinen lands a right hand.
Pulkkinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pulkkinen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pulkkinen lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pulkkinen is struggling to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maestre is trying to force a seperation but Pulkkinen has the dominant position.
Pulkkinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maestre fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Maestre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen digs a right hand underneath Maestre's ribcage. Maestre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pulkkinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pulkkinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pulkkinen.
Nice body punch from Pulkkinen - that landed with a thud.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maestre blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Maestre wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pulkkinen has him pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Pulkkinen - that landed with a thud.
Pulkkinen scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Pulkkinen.
Still in the clinch, Pulkkinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pulkkinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Pulkkinen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Maestre avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage. #T2#
Maestre is trying to stall.
Pulkkinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulkkinen lands a body punch.
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pulkkinen lands a right hand. #ROC2#Maestre is rocked!
Pulkkinen lands with a right to the head.
Oh Maestre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pulkkinen works on Maestre's body with a couple of short punches.
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Maestre controls his hands.
Maestre seems to have got his legs back now.
Pulkkinen digs a right hand into Maestre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maestre's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pulkkinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pulkkinen cracks Maestre with a nice body shot.
Pulkkinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maestres head.
Pulkkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen tries a body shot but Maestre blocks it.
Maestre misses with a punch on the inside.
Maestre being controlled against the cage.
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Maestre controls his hands. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Pulkkinen as the two fighters clinch.
Pulkkinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pulkkinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Pulkkinen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pulkkinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maestre takes a shot to the head.
Pulkkinen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen digs a right hand into Maestre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maestre's gas tank.
Pulkkinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pulkkinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pulkkinen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Pulkkinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Pulkkinen tries a body shot but Maestre blocks it.
Pulkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maestre's elbow.
Pulkkinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Pulkkinen lands an uppercut.
Pulkkinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Pulkkinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maestre.
Pulkkinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Maestre controls his hands.
Pulkkinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maestre takes a shot to the head.
Pulkkinen stalling in the clinch.
Pulkkinen works on Maestre's body with a couple of short punches.
Pulkkinen tries a body shot but Maestre blocks it.
Pulkkinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen presses Maestre against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pulkkinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maestres head.
Pulkkinen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pulkkinen lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sepi Pulkkinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sepi Pulkkinen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Pulkkinen takes the fight into the clinch.
Maestre misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Pulkkinen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maestre.
Pulkkinen prevents a body shot from Maestre.
Pulkkinen tries to work over Maestre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pulkkinen trying to control the position but instead, Maestre has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pulkkinen into the cage.
Nice body punch from Pulkkinen - that landed with a thud.
Maestre lands with a light punch inside.
Pulkkinen lands with a left to the head.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pulkkinen scores with a shot to the side of Maestre's head.
Pulkkinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pulkkinen lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulkkinen stalls.
Pulkkinen pushes Maestre against the cage. Pulkkinen is working some dirty boxing. Pulkkinen pushes off with a quick right hook! Maestre goes down! Maestre tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Pulkkinen moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sepi Pulkkinen!
In his post fight interview, Sepi Pulkkinen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Luis Maestre had this to say: 'I just lost to the best man on earth. 18-0 is something that very few fighters achieve. I look forward to watching this legend pave his way through history '.

Event: WVT 16: Newton v Motts
Date: Jul 13, 2022

#R1#
The Bouncer walks into a jab.
Maestre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maestre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benny The Bouncer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maestre throws a nice looking combination but The Bouncer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maestre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Both fighters circling a little - The Bouncer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL2#
The Bouncer gets a clinch.
A right hand to the body from The Bouncer.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Bouncer.
A short left from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, The Bouncer scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!#BC2#
The Bouncer manages to break the clinch.
Maestre throws a jab when The Bouncer was well out of range.
Maestre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maestre slips a jab from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer scores with a punch to the head.
Nice body kick from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maestre.
Maestre with a hook.
The Bouncer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Maestre gets tackled into the cage by The Bouncer. The Bouncer maintains the clinch. #T1##BC#
Maestre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Bouncer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Bouncer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maestre doesn't seem bothered though.
The Bouncer connects with a nice looking jab.
Maestre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Bouncer throws a push kick but Maestre slaps the foot to one side.
The Bouncer misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
The Bouncer has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
The Bouncer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maestre takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maestre looks to score with a jab to the body but The Bouncer is just out of range.
The Bouncer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Bouncer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maestre.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A body shot lands from Maestre.
The Bouncer throws a head punch that misses.
The Bouncer blocks an uppercut.
Maestre lands a body shot.
The Bouncer lands with a left to the head. #T2#
The Bouncer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maestre.
A shot in the inside from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer blocking some punches. #BC2#
The Bouncer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maestre looks to land a left hand but The Bouncer moved out of range nicely.
The Bouncer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maestre.
The Bouncer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maestre.
Maestre avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Maestre gets tackled into the cage by The Bouncer. The Bouncer maintains the clinch.
Maestre lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maestre blocking some punches.
Maestre lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
The Bouncer manages to break the clinch. #KD#
Maestre drops The Bouncer with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but The Bouncer looks back up at him and smiles so Maestre waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#The Bouncer is rocked!
Maestre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Bouncer is still on wobbly legs! Can Maestre finish him?
Maestre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Bouncer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Bouncer slips under a jab from Maestre.
The Bouncer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maestre moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Maestre misses the target.
The Bouncer seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Maestre misses the jab.
Maestre misses with a two punch combination.
The Bouncer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Maestre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Bouncer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maestre was well out of range. Poor timing from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer thuds his shin into the meat of Maestre's side.
Maestre throws a jab when The Bouncer was well out of range.
The Bouncer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maestre.
The Bouncer tries to clinch but Maestre moves out of range. #KD#
Maestre cracks The Bouncer with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! The Bouncer looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Maestre finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Maestre. Those never looked like landing.
The Bouncer throws a sloppy head kick and Maestre moves out of range easily.
Maestre misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Bouncer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The Bouncer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The Bouncer slips a straight right by Maestre.
The Bouncer lands with a good body shot.
A slow jab from Maestre misses its intended target.
And The Bouncer responds with a good body kick, but Maestre manages to step out the way in time.
The Bouncer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maestre.#T4#
The Bouncer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Maestre will feel that in the morning.
The Bouncer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
The Bouncer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maestre tries to throw a body punch but The Bouncer avoids it by throwing Maestre back against the cage.
Maestre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Bouncer lands with a light punch inside.
The Bouncer digs a right hand into Maestre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maestre's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from The Bouncer.
Maestre is breathing heavily.#BC#
Maestre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from The Bouncer misses the target. #CL2#
The Bouncer moves into the clinch.
The Bouncer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from The Bouncer.
A short body shot lands from The Bouncer as the two fighters clinch.
Maestre scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Bouncer pushes Maestre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The Bouncer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for The Bouncer. #BC2#
The Bouncer breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
The Bouncer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benny The Bouncer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Maestre doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The Bouncer with a nice cross.
Luis Maestre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Maestre misses. #CL2#
The Bouncer moves into the clinch.#BC#
Maestre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
The Bouncer gets a clinch.
The Bouncer misses with the head strike.
Maestre is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The Bouncer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
The Bouncer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maestre misses with a lunging right hand
and The Bouncer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from The Bouncer does it's job there.
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!
The Bouncer connects with a jab.
The Bouncer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The Bouncer lands a nice looking body shot.
The Bouncer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maestre misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
The Bouncer connects with a solid leg kick.
The Bouncer throws a hook to the side of Maestre's head but Maestre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maestre has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by The Bouncer.
Maestre misses the jab.
Maestre feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits The Bouncers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maestre falls off balance throwing a combination
and The Bouncer counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice defenses there by The Bouncer.
Maestre keeps the fight on the outside.
Maestre throws a big counter combination but The Bouncer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Maestre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Bouncer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Bouncer lands a right hook to the body.
The Bouncer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Bouncer lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maestre stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The Bouncer scores with a body shot.
The Bouncer scores with a body shot. #T2#
The Bouncer throws a hook to the side of Maestre's head but Maestre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Bouncer thuds a left hand into Maestre's body.
Maestre looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The Bouncer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maestre is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The Bouncer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maestre tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The Bouncer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maestre moves away.
Maestre misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from Maestre.
Maestre slips a jab from The Bouncer.#CL2#
The Bouncer gets a clinch.
The Bouncer lands a hook that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
The Bouncer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Bouncer blocks an uppercut.
The Bouncer is leaning against Maestre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maestre prevents a body shot from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer misses with a punch to the body.
The Bouncer lands with a left to the head. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from The Bouncer. #BC2#
The Bouncer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
The Bouncer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The Bouncer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Bouncer lands a right hand.
Maestre throws a punch but it's blocked by The Bouncer.
A head punch on the inside from Maestre fails to land.
The Bouncer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Maestre fails to land.
The Bouncer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maestre has a couple of punches blocked by The Bouncer.
The Bouncer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maestre.
The Bouncer blocks a body shot from Maestre.
The Bouncer works on Maestre's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
The Bouncer breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Bouncer thuds a left hand into Maestre's body.
The Bouncer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The Bouncer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
The Bouncer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maestre takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Bouncer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maestre blocks a jab.
Donk. Maestre catches The Bouncer right on the button with a cross.
Benny The Bouncer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maestre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Bouncer works over Maestre's head and body with a nice combination.
The Bouncer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab from Maestre.
The Bouncer fails in his attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Maestre.
The Bouncer lands a nice hook to Maestre's body. Maestre takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Bouncer lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Bouncer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The Bouncer throws a lazy uppercut
and Maestre counters with a nice body shot.
Maestre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maestre on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Bouncer. The Bouncer obviously looking to wear him down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benny The Bouncer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!#R3#
The Bouncer avoids the body shot from Maestre.
Maestre misses with a left hand
and The Bouncer counters with a nice body kick.
Maestre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Bouncer.
Maestre misses with a straight left.
The Bouncer throws an off balance right hand
and Maestre counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps The Bouncer thinking.
The Bouncer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maestre. That did some damage!
Maestre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maestre was well out of range. Poor timing from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer drops his hands momentarily and Maestre takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The Bouncer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The Bouncer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Maestre's jab looks to have found its range, popping The Bouncer under the eye.
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!
A swing and a miss from Maestre.
The Bouncer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maestre.
Maestre on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The Bouncer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maestre manages to avoid it.
Maestre throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Bouncer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The Bouncer lands with a nice body kick.
Maestre is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Maestre has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from The Bouncer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Bouncer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good shot there by The Bouncer.
Maestre slips under a jab.
Maestre slips a straight right by The Bouncer.#CL2#
Maestre gets tackled into the cage by The Bouncer. The Bouncer maintains the clinch.
The Bouncer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
The Bouncer breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
The Bouncer has managed to clinch.
A short right from The Bouncer on the inside.
The Bouncer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from The Bouncer - that landed with a thud.
Maestre's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Bouncer lands a hook that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Maestre takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Bouncer pushes Maestre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maestre misses with the head strike.
The Bouncer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maestre takes a shot to the head. #T2#
The Bouncer lands an uppercut.
The Bouncer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
The Bouncer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benny The Bouncer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from The Bouncer.
A left hand lands to the body for The Bouncer.
The Bouncer scores with a hook to the body.
The Bouncer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The Bouncer pushes Maestre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The Bouncer gets through Maestre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Bouncer presses Maestre against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The Bouncer lands a shoulder strike.
The Bouncer tries a body shot but Maestre blocks it.
The Bouncer pushes Maestre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The Bouncer lands a nice uppercut.
Maestre's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Bouncer scores with a shot to the side of Maestre's head.
The Bouncer lands a nice uppercut.
Maestre throws a head punch that misses.
The Bouncer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
The Bouncer scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
The Bouncer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
The Bouncer breaks the clinch.
Maestre looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The Bouncer throws an overhand right that lands on Maestre's shoulder, as Maestre tries to avoid the shot.
Maestre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maestre loads up on a big right hand but The Bouncer slips the punch.
The Bouncer scores with a leg kick.
Maestre swings widly with a right hand
and The Bouncer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maestre slips a straight right by The Bouncer.
The Bouncer throws the left hand but Maestre avoids the punch easily.
Maestre moves out of range as The Bouncer strikes.
Maestre misses with an uppercut. The Bouncer saw that one coming.
The Bouncer is looking to slow Maestre down with leg kicks.
Maestre will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The Bouncer looks to score with a jab to the body but Maestre is just out of range.
The Bouncer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maestre.
The Bouncer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
A shot to the liver by The Bouncer. Beautiful body shot.
Maestre throws a jab when The Bouncer was well out of range.
A big left from The Bouncer misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Maestre misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Bouncer ducks under a wild hook from Maestre.#CL2#
The Bouncer moves into the clinch.
The Bouncer blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
The Bouncer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Bouncer takes a swing at Maestre's ribcage but misses.
Nice body kick from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer looks to score with a jab to the body but Maestre is just out of range.
The Bouncer lands with a straight right. Maestre didn't see that one coming.
The Bouncer swings for the body but Maestre moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Bouncer connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
The Bouncer moves into range and clinches up with Maestre.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maestre.
Luis Maestre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Bouncer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Bouncer blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benny The Bouncer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Bouncer 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benny The Bouncer!
A relieved looking Benny The Bouncer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Luis Maestre spoke after the fight, saying 'I just lost to the best man on earth. 18-0 is something that very few fighters achieve. I look forward to watching this legend pave his way through history '.

Event: WVT 10: Ihantala v Puto
Date: Jun 19, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Takeishi has closed the distance and engaged Maestre in a clinch. #BC#
Maestre breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Takeishi clinches up with Maestre and pushes him back against the cage.
Maestre blocking some punches.
Takeishi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maestre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maestre has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maestre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maestre is trying to force a seperation but Takeishi has the dominant position.
Maestre can't find room to land a body shot as Takeishi controls the action.
Takeishi misses with some punches.
Maestre working hard to break the clinch.
Takeishi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Takeishi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maestre blocking some punches.
Maestre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takeishi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Takeishi.
Maestre blocks an uppercut.
Maestre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takeishi's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Takeishi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maestre misses with the head strike.
Takeishi throws a punch but it's blocked by Maestre.
Takeishi throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Takeishi misses with the head strike.
Maestre tries to throw a body punch but Takeishi avoids it by throwing Maestre back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Takeishi.
Takeishi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maestre tries to work over Takeishi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maestre is trying to stall.
Maestre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Takeishi fails to land.
Maestre definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maestre blocks an uppercut.
Maestre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maestre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Maestre.
Takeishi throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takeishi.
Takeishi has a couple of punches blocked by Maestre.
Takeishi throws a head punch that misses.
Takeishi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Takeishi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takeishi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takeishi misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maestre misses with some punches. #BC#
Maestre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Takeishi darts in and clinches Maestre up against the cage.
Takeishi pushes Maestre back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takeishi working aggressively here.
Maestre tries to work over Takeishi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maestre takes a shot to the head.
Takeishi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Takeishi blocks an uppercut.
Takeishi blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takeishi.
Takeishi misses with a punch on the inside.
Takeishi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maestre tries to break the clinch but Takeishi is controlling the position.
Takeishi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Takeishi.
Maestre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maestre blocking some punches.
Takeishi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Maestre on the inside.
Takeishi swings wildly with an uppercut but Maestre uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Maestre misses with a punch on the inside.
Maestre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takeishi misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takeishi.
Takeishi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maestre prevents a body shot from Takeishi.
Takeishi lands an uppercut.
Takeishi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takeishi throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Maestre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Maestre misses.
A punch combination from Maestre misses.
Takeishi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Takeishi ducks under a wild hook from Maestre.
Takeishi misses with a hook.
Maestre tries to bum rush Takeishi with a series of wild strikes but Takeishi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Takeishi takes the fight into the clinch.
Takeishi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Maestre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Maestre lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takeishi lands a shoulder strike.
Maestre lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takeishi backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takeishi.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Takeishi misses with a punch on the inside.
Takeishi lands a left hand.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maestre.
Takeishi keeps control of Maestre as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maestre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Takeishi.
Takeishi working aggressively here.
Takeishi working aggressively here.
Takeishi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maestre blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Maestre breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Takeishi drives through and clinches with Maestre against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Maestre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mitsugu Takeishi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takeishi loads up on a big right hand but Maestre slips the punch.
Maestre moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mitsugu Takeishi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Maestre slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#It looks like Mitsugu Takeishi has been cut.
Takeishi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Takeishi.
Takeishi wants to counter with a clinch but Maestre pushes him away.
Maestre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takeishi.
Maestre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Takeishi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Takeishi tries to move into range but Maestre moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maestre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maestre smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maestre scores with the left hand. Takeishi knows he should have avoided that one. #KD#
Maestre sends Takeishi crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Maestre is motioning to the referee to let Takeishi up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Takeishi is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takeishi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Takeishi is still on wobbly legs! Can Maestre finish him?
Maestre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maestre drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Takeishi's head, knocking him out cold! Maestre is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luis Maestre!
Luis Maestre took some time post fight to say the following; 'UPSET OF THE FUCKING YEAR BABY'.

Event: WVT 4: Maestre v Motts
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1#
Maestre lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Motts at a distance.
Maestre misses with a double jab.
Maestre cracks Motts with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Motts fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maestre looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Motts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maestre.
A big left from Maestre misses.
Maestre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Motts.
Motts throws out a counter right but Maestre avoids it with no problem.
Motts cracks Maestre with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Motts. Maestre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maestre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Motts was well out of range. Poor timing from Maestre.
Motts cracks Maestre with a good jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maestre. Motts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Motts swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Some wild striking there from Maestre.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Motts misses.
Maestre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Motts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maestre manages to avoid it.
Motts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maestre.
Gregory Motts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Motts throws a big shot that misses.
Motts lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Motts misses the jab.
Maestre throws a nice looking combination but Motts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Motts throws out a counter right but Maestre avoids it with no problem.
Maestre seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Motts misses with a straight right.
Motts bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maestre's head.
Motts scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maestre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Motts.
Motts looks to land a right hand but Maestre moved out of range.
Maestre throws an overhand right that lands on Motts's shoulder, as Motts tries to avoid the shot.
Motts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maestre slips a straight right by Motts.
Motts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maestre.
A shot to the body from Motts misses
and Maestre counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Maestre moves away from the strike by Motts.
Maestre lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maestre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Motts misses with a straight right.
Motts misses with a body shot.
A jab from Motts finds it's way through Maestre's defenses. #T2#
Motts slips a jab from Maestre.
A slow jab from Motts misses its intended target.
Maestre slips a jab from Motts.
Maestre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Motts throws out the jab.
Maestre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Motts digs a good hook to Maestre's body.
Motts connects with a crisp jab.
Motts connects with a right hand. Maestre shakes it off.
Motts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maestre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#KD#
Maestre drops Motts with a beautiful combination! Motts stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Maestre is looking for the KO!#ROC#Motts is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Gregory Motts has been cut.
Maestre catches Motts with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Motts forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Luis Maestre!
Luis Maestre took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'UPSET OF THE FUCKING YEAR BABY'.

Event: RISE 61: Maestre v Smith
Date: May 08, 2022

#R1#
Maestre misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a good low kick that Maestre was not able to check.
Some wild striking there from Maestre.
Smith steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Smith misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Smith rushes Maestre and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maestre scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Maestre misses with the head strike.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maestre can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action. #BC#
Maestre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maestre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maestre definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maestre's corner calls for a 1-2. Maestre obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maestre misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a leg kick. #CL2#
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Maestre fails to land.
A short right from Smith on the inside. #T1#
Maestre throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smith.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Maestre's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Maestre is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maestre's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maestre misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maestre.
Maestre misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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!
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Smith.
Still in the clinch, Maestre scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maestre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Maestre blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith tries a body shot but Maestre blocks it.
Maestre throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Maestre tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Maestre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maestre avoiding damage.
Maestre working aggressively here.
Smith lands a knee to the body.
Maestre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maestre's defenses.
Maestre scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maestre has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smith.
Maestre is breathing heavily.#T3#
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maestre misses with some punches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smith obliges.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Maestre takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short left from Smith.
Smith cracks Maestre with a nice body shot.
Smith pushes Maestre back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maestre's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Maestre seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Smith can turn it around.
Smith crunches a lovely knee into Maestre's ribcage.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith crunches a lovely knee into Maestre's ribcage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smith obliges.
Smith lands a knee to the head.
Smith gets through Maestre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Smith scores with a knee to the head.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maestre takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maestre creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith works on Maestre's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Maestre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maestres head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smith obliges.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Smith lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Smith rushes Maestre and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith lands a good knee to the midsection. Maestre won't want to take too many of those.
Maestre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Maestre is trying to break free.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith pressing his opponent against the cage.
Maestre's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maestre or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith gets through Maestre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maestre blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smith obliges.
Smith lands a left hand. #T1#
Smith digs a right hand underneath Maestre's ribcage. Maestre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith landing knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith pushes Maestre back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Maestre is blocking nicely.
Smith landing knees to the head.
Smith will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Maestre up against the cage.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Maestre blocks with his arms.
Maestre throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maestre pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maestre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maestre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Maestre's head.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Maestre can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maestre wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maestre in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smith is leaning against Maestre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith landing knees to the body.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maestre or not.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maestre is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Smith lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smith pushes Maestre back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kenny Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Maestre throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maestre blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith blocks a body shot from Maestre.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Maestre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith crunches a lovely knee into Maestre's ribcage.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maestres head.
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smith using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T4#
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maestres head.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right from Smith.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Maestre is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maestre in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maestre.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smith.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nice shot by Smith.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maestre manages to avoid it.
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
Maestre throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Maestre badly! He tries to strike back but Smith puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Maestre out cold! Oh man, Maestre will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kenny Smith!
After winning the bout, Kenny Smith thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Luis Maestre was interviewed post fight and said 'I just lost to the best man on earth. 18-0 is something that very few fighters achieve. I look forward to watching this legend pave his way through history '.

Event: RISE 56: Maestre v St Stone
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1#
Maestre throws the left hand but St Stone avoids the punch easily.
St Stone is looking to clinch but Maestre is avoiding it.
St Stone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maestre.
Maestre seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
St Stone moves in looking to clinch but Maestre pushes him off.
Maestre swats away the attempt to clinch by St Stone.
St Stone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Maestre was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from St Stone.
St Stone takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#It looks like Marcus St Stone has been cut.
Maestre throws a right and a left that St Stone avoids nicely. #CL2#
St Stone rushes Maestre and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maestre wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
St Stone displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maestre up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestre scores with a hook to the body.
St Stone throws an elbow that misses.
St Stone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Maestre tries to circle away but St Stone has him pinned against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Maestre. #T1#
St Stone lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Luis Maestre has been cut.
With the fighters up against the cage, St Stone throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Maestre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
St Stone pushes Maestre up against the cage in a clinch.
St Stone misses with an elbow strike.
St Stone creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maestre's defenses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Maestre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
St Stone wants to clinch but Maestre slips to the side
and Maestre counters with a stiff right hand.
Maestre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St Stone.
St Stone closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A telegraphed right hand from Maestre misses the target.
Maestre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St Stone was well out of range. Poor timing from Maestre.
Maestre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Maestre misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Stone tries to clinch but Maestre moves out of range.
As St Stone looks to move away, Maestre throws a big counter combo but St Stone just gets out of the way.
St Stone tries to clinch there but Maestre circles away.
Maestre swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Maestre misses with a body shot.
St Stone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maestre.
St Stone is looking to clinch but Maestre is avoiding it.
Maestre fails to land with a series of punches.
Maestre misses with an uppercut.
St Stone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maestre misses with a body shot.
Maestre is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
St Stone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maestre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
St Stone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maestre finds it's way round the side to connect with St Stone's head.
St Stone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maestre.
St Stone wants to counter with a clinch but Maestre pushes him away.
St Stone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Maestre misses.
Maestre avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
St Stone has closed the distance and engaged Maestre in a clinch.
Maestre working hard to break the clinch.
Maestre is trying to break the clinch but St Stone has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Maestre wants to break the clinch but can't.
St Stone misses with an elbow over the top.
St Stone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
St Stone misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Maestre breaks from the clinch.
Maestre circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maestre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St Stone was well out of range. Poor timing from Maestre.
Maestre circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Maestre gets tackled into the cage by St Stone. St Stone maintains the clinch.
St Stone is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maestre is keeping busy.
Maestre is trying to break the clinch but St Stone is controlling him.
Maestre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
St Stone misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Maestre fails to land.
St Stone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by St Stone.
St Stone creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
St Stone missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, St Stone throws an elbow but misses. #T4#
St Stone throws an elbow but it misses.
St Stone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maestre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with St Stone's elbow.
Maestre avoids the elbow strike from St Stone, against the cage.
St Stone using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Maestre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
St Stone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
St Stone using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Stone scores with a nice hook to the head.
St Stone tries to land a knee to the head but Maestre blocks with his arms. #BC#
Maestre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maestre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maestre scores with a sloppy right hand. St Stone should have avoided that one. #CUT#That has opened up Marcus St Stone's cut even more.#CL2#
St Stone pushes Maestre up against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Maestre. #BC#
Maestre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maestre digs a good hook to St Stone's body.
St Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maestre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maestre keeps the fight on the outside.
Maestre is looking to counter punch.
Maestre circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Maestre dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
St Stone avoids the body shot from Maestre. #CL2#
St Stone drives through and clinches with Maestre against the cage.
St Stone blocking some punches.
St Stone tries to stall but Maestre uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
St Stone misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Maestre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luis Maestre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maestre works the jab nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maestre, as that shot connected.
Marcus St Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Stone is looking to clinch.
Maestre appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
St Stone tries to close the distance and clinch but Maestre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Maestre. Those never looked like landing.
Maestre goes for a small jab and connects. Now Maestre goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! St Stone stumbles back but Maestre runs in with a huge uppercut knocking St Stone to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if St Stone will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Luis Maestre!
Luis Maestre took some time post fight to say the following; 'UPSET OF THE FUCKING YEAR BABY'.

Event: RISE 49: Halo v Maestre
Date: Apr 10, 2022

#R1#
Maestre misses with a combination #TD#
and Halo counters with a shoot takedown. Maestre fights it but they end up in guard.
Halo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Halo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Maestre is not content to let Halo control the position.
Maestre tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Halo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Halo wants to control but Maestre is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Halo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Halo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maestre keeps working. #T1#
Maestre regains half guard.
Halo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Maestre! #SUB#
Halo looking to secure an arm triangle but Maestre defends it well.
Maestre is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Maestre is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Halo wants to control the pace but Maestre is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Halo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Maestre turns into him and now he's in Halo's guard. #SUB#
Maestre got a little sloppy there for a moment and Halo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maestre has managed to get both his arms back between Halo's legs - danger averted.#SU2#
Maestre gets to his feet - Halo follows without any prompting.
Maestre scores with a jab.#T3#
Maestre misses with a double jab #TD#
and Halo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Maestre's guard.
Halo passes Maestre's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Halo is looking for a kimura but Maestre is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Halo to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Maestre is desperately trying to improve his position but Halo has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Halo goes for an armbar but Maestre turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Maestre.
Halo trying to control the position. #SUB#
Halo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maestre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4##SU2#
Maestre stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Halo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maestre connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maestre looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Halo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Maestre's half guard.
Halo is looking to take a break and control but Maestre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Maestre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Halo pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Maestre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Halo pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Halo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prana Halo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Maestre throws a combination that misses #TD#
so Halo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Halo advances position into side control!
Maestre tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Halo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Halo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Maestre is not content to let Halo control the position.
Halo controls the position from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo trying to control the action but Maestre is working from the bottom. #T1#
Maestre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halo trying to control the position but Maestre is working away. #SUB#
Halo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Maestre is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Halo swings around for an armbar but Maestre sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Halo's guard.
Maestre has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Halo is proving hard to escape from.
Halo is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Halo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maestre must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Halo looking for a guillotine here but Maestre defends easily. #SUB#
Halo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Halo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maestre defends well.
Halo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maestre is one step ahead there. #T3#
Halo controls Maestre momentarily but Maestre frees himself.
Halo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Halo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Halo wants to control from the top but Maestre keeps moving. #SUB2#
Maestre looking for a guillotine here but Halo defends easily.
Halo stays in close to Maestre's body and controls the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maestre keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Maestre has his foot on Halo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Halo works his way back into a safe position though.
Halo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Halo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Maestre has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Halo but great work by Maestre.#SU2#
Maestre stands up.
Maestre misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Prana Halo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Maestre cracks Halo with an open hand slap.
Halo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#It looks like Prana Halo has been cut.
Halo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Halo with a poor takedown
and Maestre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Halo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maestre swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prana Halo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maestre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Halo.
No luck for Halo with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestre fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Donk. Maestre catches Halo right on the button with a cross.
Maestre throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Halo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Maestre! #T1##SUB#
Halo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maestre is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Halo is trying to get an arm triangle but Maestre is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maestre is looking for a sweep.
Halo trying to control the action but Maestre is working from the bottom.
Maestre tries to bench press Halo off him but Halo keeps the position. #SUB#
Halo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maestre has escaped the position, nice work there.
Maestre is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maestre is not content to let Halo control the position.
Maestre is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Halo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Halo trying to control the action but Maestre is working from the bottom.
Maestre is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Maestre is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Halo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maestre knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Maestre sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Maestre actively working from the bottom here.
Halo is just content to waste time from the top position. Maestre takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Halo slips nicely into half guard.#T4##SUB#
Halo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Maestre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Halo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Maestre looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Halo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maestre is just riding it out for now. Halo eventually gives up the hold.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luis Maestre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Halo 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prana Halo!
Prana Halo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Luis Maestre was interviewed post fight and said 'I just lost to the best man on earth. 18-0 is something that very few fighters achieve. I look forward to watching this legend pave his way through history '.

Event: RISE 43: Maestre v Svyatogor
Date: Mar 20, 2022

#R1#
Maestre swings away with a body shot that misses
and Svyatogor counters with a stiff right hand.
Maestre throws a right hand that Svyatogor ducks under and follows up with a left that Svyatogor also avoids with ease.
Svyatogor cracks Maestre with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maestre throws a nice looking combination but Svyatogor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Svyatogor lands a slapping body shot.
Maestre looks to land a right hand but Svyatogor moved out of range.
Svyatogor misses with an uppercut.
Svyatogor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maestre momentarily.
Svyatogor slips under a jab from Maestre.
Maestre throws a lazy right hand but Svyatogor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Svyatogor swings for the body but Maestre moves out of range.
Svyatogor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maestre.
Maestre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Svyatogor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maestre stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Svyatogor clinches up with Maestre and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maestre.
Maestre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Svyatogor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Svyatogor throws an elbow that misses.
Nice body punch from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor's coach down at ubergym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Svyatogor's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Svyatogor lands an elbow just above Maestre 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Luis Maestre has been cut.
Svyatogor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maestre's defenses.
Svyatogor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maestre looking to stall.
Svyatogor lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Svyatogor is working Maestre over against the cage.
Svyatogor can't find room to land a body shot as Maestre controls the action.
Svyatogor is working Maestre over against the cage.
Maestre is breathing heavily.
Svyatogor utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The referee calls for Svyatogor to work.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Svyatogor.
Maestre takes an elbow to the forehead.
Maestre misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Svyatogor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maestre swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
A short left from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Svyatogor blocks a body shot from Maestre.
Svyatogor lands a body shot.
Maestre takes an elbow to the forehead.
Maestre misses with the head strike.
Maestre definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short uppercut from Maestre.
A body shot lands from Svyatogor.
Maestre prevents a body shot from Svyatogor.
Maestre swings wildly with an uppercut but Svyatogor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maestre misses with the head strike.
Svyatogor landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Svyatogor pushes Maestre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Svyatogor.
Maestre takes an elbow to the temple.
Svyatogor comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Maestre takes an elbow to the temple.
Maestre takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#Luis Maestre's cut is getting worse.
Svyatogor working Maestre over with knees to the body.
Svyatogor lands an elbow just above Maestre 's eye. #T3#
Svyatogor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maestre's defenses.
Svyatogor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Svyatogor lands an elbow inside that Maestre shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Svyatogor. #CUT2#Luis Maestre's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Svyatogor lands an uppercut.
Maestre throws a punch but it's blocked by Svyatogor.
Maestre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Svyatogor lands an elbow inside.
Svyatogor lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Svyatogor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Svyatogor pushes off an throws an elbow but Maestre leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Maestre wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Svyatogor has him pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Svyatogor.
Maestre throws a head punch that misses.
Svyatogor lands a nice elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Svyatogor cracks Maestre with a nice body shot.
Svyatogor lands a damaging elbow.
Svyatogor lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#Jeez, Luis Maestre's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Maestre takes an elbow to the forehead. #ROC2#Maestre is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Luis Maestre's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dimitri Svyatogor!
Dimitri Svyatogor very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Apothecary amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Luis Maestre was interviewed post fight and said 'I just lost to the best man on earth. 18-0 is something that very few fighters achieve. I look forward to watching this legend pave his way through history '.

Event: RISE 34: Maestre v St Stone
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
St Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maestre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maestre ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maestre throws the left hand but St Stone avoids the punch easily.
A punch combination from Maestre misses.
The fighters circling - Maestre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
St Stone closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maestre counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maestre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maestre lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as St Stone backs up against the cage. #CUT#It looks like Marcus St Stone has been cut.
Maestre scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maestre looks to land a combination but St Stone avoids it well.
St Stone tries to clinch there but Maestre circles away.
Maestre throws a right hand that St Stone ducks under and follows up with a left that St Stone also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St Stone fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Maestre manages to break the clinch.
Maestre misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
St Stone closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Maestre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maestre tries to throw a body punch but St Stone avoids it by throwing Maestre back against the cage.
Maestre scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Maestre has had enough of the clinch but St Stone keeps him there for the moment.
St Stone missing with knees to the body.
St Stone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maestre. #BC#
Maestre breaks the clinch.
Marcus St Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maestre connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
St Stone moves into the clinch.
St Stone holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maestre.
St Stone lands a damaging elbow.
Maestre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maestre avoids the elbow strike from St Stone, against the cage.
Maestre misses with a punch to the body.
St Stone throws a knee to the head but misses.
St Stone throws an elbow but it misses. #T2#
St Stone blocks a body shot from Maestre.
St Stone lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Luis Maestre has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maestre can't find room to land a body shot as St Stone controls the action.
Maestre wants to break the clinch but can't.
St Stone misses with a hook to the ribs.
St Stone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Maestre fails to land.
Maestre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
St Stone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maestre is trying to push St Stone away but St Stone has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maestre lands a left hand.
Maestre prevents a body shot from St Stone.
St Stone lands an elbow that stopped Maestre in his tracks for a moment.
Maestre working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maestre managing to block the knees to the body from St Stone.
St Stone looking to slow down the pace here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, St Stone just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maestre's brow.
Maestre struggles to land a body shot inside as St Stone controls his hands. #T3#
Maestre wants to break free but St Stone has control. #BC#
Maestre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
St Stone doesn't manage to clinch there - Maestre circles away.
St Stone tries to clinch
and St Stone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
St Stone doesn't manage to clinch there - Maestre circles away.
Maestre circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maestre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but St Stone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
St Stone gets a clinch.
Maestre takes a knee to the side of the body.
St Stone blocking some punches.
St Stone pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by St Stone.
Maestre avoids the elbow strike from St Stone, against the cage.
St Stone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
St Stone creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
St Stone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maestre.
A head punch on the inside from Maestre fails to land.
St Stone misses with an elbow strike.
St Stone slows down the pace here. #T4#
St Stone trying to stall but Maestre improves his position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, St Stone just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maestre's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maestre throws a punch but it's blocked by St Stone.
St Stone trying to stall but Maestre improves his position.
Maestre gets through St Stone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT#That has opened up Marcus St Stone's cut even more.
We've been informed that St Stone has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Maestre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Maestre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
St Stone tries to clinch but Maestre moves out of range.
Maestre misses the shot to the body.
St Stone tries to clinch there but Maestre circles away.
It looked like Maestre was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
St Stone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
St Stone avoids a punch combination nicely.
St Stone walks into a jab.
St Stone gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Maestre gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luis Maestre!
In his post fight interview, Luis Maestre gave a big smile as he said 'UPSET OF THE FUCKING YEAR BABY'.

Event: RISE 29: Maestre v Motts
Date: Feb 13, 2022

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Maestre.
Maestre takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Motts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maestre throws a looping overhand right but Motts ducks down to avoid it.
Maestre falls off balance throwing a combination
and Motts counters with a nice uppercut.
Motts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maestre misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Motts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maestre throws a series of punches but Motts avoids them all with ease.
Maestre's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Motts connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maestre scrambles back to his feet.
Motts connects with a single shot there.
Maestre definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Motts misses with a right hand
and Maestre counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Maestre misses the target.
Motts looks to land a left hand but Maestre moved out of range nicely.
Maestre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maestre ducks under a wild hook from Motts.
A jab from Maestre finds it's way through Motts's defenses.
Maestre looks to land a combination but Motts avoids it well.
Motts doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Motts misses the jab.#T1#
Maestre throws a series of punches but Motts moves out of range.
Motts connects with a single shot there.
Maestre takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maestre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maestre throws a right and a left that Motts avoids nicely. #CL2#
Motts fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maestre, pushing him back against the cage.
Maestre is looking to break free of the clinch but Motts has double underhooks.
Motts misses with a punch to the body.
Motts misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Maestre breaks from the clinch.
Maestre misses with a body shot.
Motts looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maestre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Motts throws out the jab.
Motts might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Motts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maestre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maestre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Motts.
Motts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maestre looks to land a combination but Motts avoids it well.
Motts misses with a hook.
It looked like Maestre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gregory Motts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maestre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Motts misses with a hook.#T2#
Maestre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Motts was well out of range. Poor timing from Maestre.
Motts throws a hook to the side of Maestre's head but Maestre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Motts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maestre.
Maestre throws a hook but Motts blocks it.
Maestre needs to keep his hands up - Motts had a free shot at his head there.
Motts dodges the punch combination from Maestre.
Motts misses with a straight right.
Motts looks to land a right hand but Maestre moved out of range.
It looked like Maestre was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Motts.
Maestre slips under a jab.
Maestre misses with a double jab.
Motts scores with a jab. Maestre acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maestre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Motts manages to avoid it.
Motts closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Maestre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Motts looks to move away, Maestre throws a big counter combo but Motts just gets out of the way.
Maestre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maestre, as that shot connected.
Maestre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
Maestre throws a right hand that misses
and Motts counters with a stiff right hand.
Motts works the jab nicely.
Maestre walks into a straight right hand from Motts.
Motts lands with a right hand.
Maestre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Motts.
Motts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maestre throws out the jab.
Motts cracks Maestre with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Motts is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Maestre had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Good shot there by Motts.
Motts slips under a jab.
Motts lands a jab to Maestre's midsection.
Motts jabs Maestre to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Motts misses with an uppercut.
Maestre slips a jab from Motts.
Maestre misses with a wild body shot.
Motts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maestre.
Motts throws out a counter right but Maestre avoids it with no problem.
Maestre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Motts moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Motts dodges the punch combination from Maestre. #T4#
Motts lands a really nice looking cross but Maestre seems unphased.
Maestre ducks under a wild hook from Motts.
Motts scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maestre closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Maestre misses with a looping right.
Maestre walks into a stiff left hand from Motts.
The crowd cheers as Motts lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maestre doesn't seem phased though.
Motts jabs at Maestre's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Motts. Maestre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maestre gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Motts.
Motts is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Motts throws an overhand right that lands on Maestre's shoulder, as Maestre tries to avoid the shot.
Motts misses with a looping left.
Maestre appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maestre throws a poor cross that misses
letting Motts counter with a right hand.
Motts lands a nice shot to the body.
Maestre swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Motts counters with a stiff right hand.
Motts thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory Motts dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Motts lands a glancing blow to the side of Maestre's head.
Maestre misses with a hook.
Maestre walks into a stiff left hand from Motts.
Jab by Motts.#CL2#
Motts rushes Maestre and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maestre misses with a punch on the inside.
Motts scores with a shot to the side of Maestre's head.
A short right from Motts.
Motts lands a hook that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Motts misses with some punches.
Maestre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Motts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Motts lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Motts misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Motts.
A shot in the inside from Motts.
Maestre working hard to break the clinch.
Motts tries to work over Maestre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Motts misses with a body punch.
Motts gets through Maestre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Maestre lands a shoulder strike.
Motts lands a shot to the body.
Motts lands a nice shot to the body.
Motts working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Motts lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Motts lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maestre looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Motts stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Motts tries a body shot but Maestre blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Motts.
Motts lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Motts lands a hook that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Motts lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maestre.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Motts lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Motts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Maestre is rocked!
Motts scores with a shot to the side of Maestre's head.
Oh Maestre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Motts misses with a punch to the body.
Maestre seems to have got his legs back now.
Motts lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Nice body punch from Motts - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Motts.
Motts lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Motts working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Motts cracks Maestre with a nice body shot.
Motts unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Maestre! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Motts is unloading with more strikes now! Maestre drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Motts!
During a confident post fight interview, Gregory Motts thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Luis Maestre spoke after the fight, saying 'I just lost to the best man on earth. 18-0 is something that very few fighters achieve. I look forward to watching this legend pave his way through history '.

Event: RISE 23: West v Maestre
Date: Jan 30, 2022

#R1#
West slips a jab from Maestre.
Maestre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from West.
Nice defenses there by West.
A jab from Maestre misses.
West uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maestre.
Maestre looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
West looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
West closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
West pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Maestre. Those never looked like landing.
Maestre jabs at West's body.
West misses with a body kick.
Maestre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
West cracks a nice hook into Maestre's ribs.
West looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
West takes one to the side of the head.
West is looking to slow Maestre down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
West looks to score with a jab to the body but Maestre is just out of range.
West showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maestre.
West throws a jab when Maestre was well out of range.
West moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
West swings for the body but Maestre moves out of range.
Maestre doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
West goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
West swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for West.
Maestre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
West feinted there with a counter leg kick.
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maestre throws a jab when West was well out of range.
West on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maestre fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maestre throws a nice looking combination but West bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
West just misses with a punch to the body.
West waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maestre.
Maestre misses with a straight left.
Maestre takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
West looks to land a right hand but Maestre moved out of range.
West showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maestre.
West throws a quick counter kick to the body but Maestre avoids it.
West swings and misses with a hook to the body.
West has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maestre finds it's way round the side to connect with West's head.
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!
West just misses with a punch to the body.
A left and a right from Maestre both land. Nice combination. #ROC2#West is rocked!
West cracks a nice hook into Maestre's ribs.
Oh West is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
West lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
West seems to have got his legs back now.
A big left from Maestre misses.
West throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Maestre throws a right hand that West ducks under and follows up with a left that West also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from West. Maestre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maestre on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Maestre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from West.
West throws a shot to the body. #KD2#
Maestre drops West with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but West looks back up at him and smiles so Maestre waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT2#It looks like DeShawn West has been cut.
That kick from West tenderised Maestre's leg. Maestre is trying to keep his angry face on.
West blocks a jab.
West throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
West misses with an attempted mid kick.
West misses the jab.
Maestre misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from West. Maestre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maestre looks like he wants to counter punch here.
West fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
West fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
West throws a body punch but Maestre moves out of range.
West misses with a hook to the body
and Maestre counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
West lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
West with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maestre to score with a decent uppercut.
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maestre ducks under a wild hook from West.
A nice leg kick from West, right into the meat of the thigh.
West is looking to wear down Maestre with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maestre manages to avoid it.
West bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
West swings for the body but Maestre moves out of range.
Maestre moves out of range of the body kick from West.
DeShawn West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
West takes a swing at Maestre's ribcage but misses.
West lands a right hook to the body.
Maestre stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from West.
Maestre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
West lands a front kick.
Maestre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maestre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
West throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Maestre throws a right and a left that both miss.
West uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maestre.
A big left from West misses.
Maestre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
West looks to score with a jab to the body but Maestre is just out of range.
Maestre throws a lazy right hand but West sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
West misses with a body shot.
West chopping away at his opponent's legs.
West takes a swing at Maestre's ribcage but misses.
Nice body punch from Maestre.
West throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maestre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maestre takes a swing at West's ribcage but misses.
It looked like West was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maestre.
West is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Maestre's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
West with a nice calf kick.
West's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Maestre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but West manages to avoid it.
Maestre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A cross from West lands.
West lands a nice looking body shot.
West ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
West bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
West tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maestre was well out of range. Poor timing from West.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that DeShawn West will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DeShawn West's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Maestre walks into a straight right hand from West.
Maestre is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
West lands with a shot to the body.
West misses with a body shot.
Maestre tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maestre is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
No joy there for Maestre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice jab there from West.
DeShawn West is winning the standup battle so far.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maestre moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from West. Maestre does a little dance to reset his feet.
West avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maestre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
West ducks under a wild hook from Maestre.
Luis Maestre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maestre throws a hook but West avoids it easily.
Maestre misses with a two punch combination.
West throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
West fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maestre looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
West steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maestre.
Maestre takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
West is looking to slow Maestre down with leg kicks.
West throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
West avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maestre is breathing heavily.
West with a hook.
Maestre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maestre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as West throws out the jab.
Maestre throws out a loose jab but West uses good head movement to avoid it.
West lands with a kick to the ribs.
West scores with a kick to the midsection.
West lands a right hook to the body.
Maestre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maestre! But no joy.
Maestre blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from West. Maestre does a little dance to reset his feet.
West looks to score with a jab to the body but Maestre is just out of range.
West dodges the punch combination from Maestre.
West thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maestre takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
West throws a body punch but Maestre moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maestre defending well as West loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
West fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maestre misses with a double jab.
Maestre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by West.
A decent looking body kick lands there for West.
Maestre avoids the body shot from West.
West delivers a nice body kick.
Maestre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
West jabs Maestre to the body, keeping him at a distance.
West misses with a body shot.
Maestre has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from West.
Maestre gets cracked with a nice right hand there by West.
West takes a swing at Maestre's ribcage but misses.
West lands with a kick to the ribs.
A nice leg kick from West, right into the meat of the thigh.
West delivers a nice body kick.
West chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice defenses there by West.
West stuns Maestre with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maestre misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maestre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maestre! But no joy.#T3#
West throws a shot to the body.
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maestre manages to avoid it.
Maestre walks into a jab.
West throws a quick inside leg kick.
West lands a nice hook to Maestre's body. Maestre takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maestre misses with a looping left.
West uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maestre.
West lands with a thumping leg kick.
West scores with a nice head shot.
West lands a slapping body shot.
West cracks Maestre with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
West throws a body punch but Maestre moves out of range.
West looks to throw the jab but Maestre is out of range.
Maestre takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
West stuns Maestre with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
West thuds a left hand into Maestre's body.
West misses with an attempted mid kick.
West with the inside leg kick.
West thumps Maestre with a low kick.#T4#
West jabs at Maestre's body.
Maestre works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maestre throws a body shot but no joy.
West swings for the body but Maestre moves out of range.
West is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maestre can do to turn this around?
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from West.
Maestre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
West thinks about countering with a body kick.
West throws a quick inside leg kick.
West takes a swing at Maestre's ribcage but misses.
West lands a jab to Maestre's midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from West.
West throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maestre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by West.
West jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Maestre throws a shot from downtown. West moves away and avoids it.
Maestre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
West avoids the body shot from Maestre.
West appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
West thuds a left hand into Maestre's body.
West throws a body punch but Maestre moves out of range.
Maestre doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeShawn West dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on DeShawn West's cut.
That's time! West's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
West misses with a wild body shot.
Maestre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from West.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maestre. West does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Maestre misses.
Maestre looks to throw the jab but West is out of range.
The fighters circling - Maestre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maestre! But no joy.
West swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maestre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maestre takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maestre takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Maestre avoids the body shot from West.
Maestre swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
West throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestre swats away the attempt to clinch by West.
Maestre takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A swing and a miss from Maestre.
Maestre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maestre slips under a jab.
West dodges the punch combination from Maestre. #T1#
West misses with an attempted mid kick.
West misses with an attempted mid kick.
West looks to land a body kick but Maestre moved away.
West turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
West moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
West misses with a body shot.
A big right from Maestre misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by West.
Maestre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by West.
A nice side step and Maestre releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice defenses there by West.
West takes a swing at Maestre's ribcage but misses.
West tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maestre was well out of range. Poor timing from West.
Maestre looks to throw the jab but West is out of range.
Maestre throws a big shot that misses.
West is looking to slow Maestre down with leg kicks.
A jab from Maestre misses.
Maestre throws a hook but West avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick from West, right into the meat of the thigh. #T2#
Maestre walks forward, straight into a front kick from West.
West fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
West tries to clinch up but Maestre circles away and keeps his distance.
West fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
West throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
West misses with an uppercut.
West throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Maestre to counter with a crisp jab.
West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maestre.
Maestre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by West.
Maestre takes a shot to the body in his stride.
West uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maestre.
West lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
West scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Maestre misses the target.
West swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maestre's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maestre.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maestre! But no joy.
West lands a jab.
West misses with a wild body shot.
Maestre swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Maestre looks to land a left hand but West moved out of range nicely.
West misses with a body kick.
West misses the shot to the body.
West bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maestre throws a series of punches but West avoids them all with ease.
Maestre stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from West.
West fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
West moves away from the strike by Maestre.
Maestre takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
West throws a looping overhand right but Maestre ducks down to avoid it.
Maestre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A solid body kick from West.
West takes a swing at Maestre's ribcage but misses.
Maestre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
West lands a nice hook to Maestre's body. Maestre takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
You can see that Maestre has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
West scores with a spinning back kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maestre has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from West.
Maestre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
West lets loose with a powerful body kick. Maestre will feel that in the morning.#T4#
West pushes Maestre away with a front kick.
West showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maestre.
West connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
West digs a good body shot into Maestre's ribs.
West with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maestre takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
West 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.
Maestre takes one to the side of the head. #CL#
West has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maestre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
West tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maestre's elbow.
Maestre misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
West blocks a punch to the side of the head.
West lands a body punch in the clinch.
West pushes Maestre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
West looking to slow down the pace here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeShawn West clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on DeShawn West's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Maestre throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Maestre misses.
Nice uppercut there from West.
Maestre on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
West ducks under a wild hook from Maestre.
West thinks about countering with a body kick.
West scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
West throws a hook but Maestre avoids it easily.
West just misses with a punch to the body.
West throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maestre scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
West lands with a nice body kick.
West throws the kick towards the body but Maestre avoids it.
A jab from Maestre misses.
West keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maestre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maestre looks to throw the jab but West is out of range.
Maestre is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Maestre has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by West.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maestre tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maestre lands a body shot. #T1#
Maestre doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maestre misses the jab.
West misses with a body shot.
West misses with a wild body shot.
Maestre lands a two punch combo.
Maestre throws the left hand but West avoids the punch easily.
West appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maestre connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by West. That's going to slow Maestre down.
Maestre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
West fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Maestre on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maestre takes a body punch but keeps moving.
West connects with a leg kick.
West throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maestre on the side of the head.
Maestre throws a shot from downtown. West moves away and avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
West lands with a nice body punch.
Maestre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but West moves away.
West lands a nice shot to the body.
West paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
West just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
West takes the fight into the clinch.
West stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maestre blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
West breaks from the clinch.
Maestre swinging wildly here.
Maestre throws an overhand right that lands on West's shoulder, as West tries to avoid the shot.
West looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maestre throws a series of punches but West avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from Maestre misses its intended target.
Maestre takes a shot to the body in his stride.
West takes a swing at Maestre's ribcage but misses.
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maestre manages to avoid it.
West scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maestre on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
West pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maestre now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
West lands with a thumping leg kick.
West ducks under a wild hook from Maestre.
Maestre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
West uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maestre.
Maestre misses with a looping right.
Maestre moves out of range of the body kick.
West ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch combination from Maestre misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from West - that will leave a mark!
West looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maestre misses with an uppercut. West saw that one coming.
Both fighters circling a little - West finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
West swings for the body but Maestre moves out of range.
Maestre moves out of range of the body kick.
Maestre misses with a straight left.
West just misses with a punch to the body.
West just misses with a punch to the body.
West just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
West misses the shot to the body.
Maestre throws a counter combo.
West thumps Maestre with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maestre.
West throws a body shot but no joy.
Maestre takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maestre throws a series of punches but West moves out of range.
West fires out a quick counter leg kick but Maestre just manages to avoid it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Maestre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
West lands a right hook to the body.
Maestre takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
West ducks under a wild hook from Maestre.
West connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maestre's hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maestre misses with the combination.
West avoids the body shot from Maestre.
West comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Maestre loads up on a big right hand but West slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeShawn West had his way with Luis Maestre in that round.
The cut man is working on DeShawn West's cut.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Maestre throws a right hand that West ducks under and follows up with a left that West also avoids with ease.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
West lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maestre moves into range and connects with a jab.
West slips under a jab.
Maestre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from West.
A solid leg kick lands there for West.
West tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maestre was well out of range. Poor timing from West.
A big right from Maestre misses.
Maestre misses with a jab, cross combination.
West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maestre.
It seemed like Maestre was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
West throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
West throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
West lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maestre's sensitive parts.
Maestre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by West.
Maestre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from West.
West ducks under a wild hook from Maestre.
West is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maestre changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maestre misses with the combination.
Maestre is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
Maestre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crunch! West slams his shin into Maestre's torso.
Maestre takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice body kick from West.
West scores with a jab. Maestre acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
West moves into the clinch.#BC#
West escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maestre slips under a jab from West.
Maestre stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from West.
West uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maestre.
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maestre manages to avoid it.
Maestre chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before West can pounce on him.
Maestre throws an overhand right that lands on West's shoulder, as West tries to avoid the shot.
Maestre smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
West looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
West connects with a body shot that sends Maestre's belly button to the back.#T2#
Maestre uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
West misses the shot to the body.
Maestre scores with a sloppy right hand. West should have avoided that one.
West misses with a wild body shot.
West fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from West.
Maestre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
West throws a body shot but no joy.
Maestre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from West.
West appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
West swings and misses with a hook to the body.
West is looking to slow Maestre down with leg kicks.
West uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maestre.
A decent looking cross lands there for West.
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maestre missing with a left hand there. West was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
West was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Donk. West catches Maestre right on the button with a cross.#CL#
West rushes Maestre and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
West breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Maestre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maestre moves out of range as West strikes.
West fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maestre looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maestre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maestre slips a straight right by West.
West swings for the body but Maestre moves out of range.
West ducks under a wild hook from Maestre.
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maestre manages to avoid it.
Maestre lands with a shot to the body.
West needs to keep his hands up - Maestre had a free shot at his head there.
Maestre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maestre throws a body punch but West moves out of range.
Maestre swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by West.
Maestre misses with a looping left.
West misses with a looping right.
Maestre tries to bum rush West with a series of wild strikes but West uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
West jabs Maestre to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maestre connects with a single shot there.
West chopping away at his opponent's legs.
West digs a good body shot into Maestre's ribs.
West throws a leg kick which misses Maestre's front leg but catches the back leg as Maestre tries to avoid it.
Maestre moves out of range of the body kick.
West takes a swing at Maestre's ribcage but misses.
Maestre thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Maestre backs away, West returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Maestre throws a body shot but no joy.
West looks to score with a jab to the body but Maestre is just out of range.
Maestre doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
West lands a nice shot that snaps Maestre's head back.
West misses with a lunging right hand
and Maestre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maestre throws a right and a left that West avoids nicely.
Maestre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
West looks to score with a jab to the body but Maestre is just out of range.
Maestre throws a counter combo.
Maestre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Luis Maestre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeShawn West is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
West scores with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
DeShawn West showed his dominance in that final round.
Well West has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeShawn West!
DeShawn West retains his super heavyweight title!
An intense looking DeShawn West took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Thank fuckin god we don't have to hear this guy say "UPSET OF THE FUCKING YEAR BABY" again.'.
The defeated Luis Maestre had this to say: 'I just lost to the best man on earth. 18-0 is something that very few fighters achieve. I look forward to watching this legend pave his way through history '.

Event: RISE 14: Veainu v Maestre
Date: Jan 02, 2022

#R1#
Maestre throws a hook to the side of Veainu's head but Veainu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maestre misses with a body punch
and Veainu counters with a left to the body.
Maestre's jab looks to have found its range, popping Veainu under the eye.#CUT2#It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Veainu misses the target.
A jab from Maestre misses.
Maestre ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
The fighters circling - Veainu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Veainu moves out of range as Maestre strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Veainu. Maestre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maestre connects with a good right hand that stumbles Veainu. Veainu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maestre looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Luis Maestre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestre uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Veainu has time to react.
Veainu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Veainu misses with a body punch
and Maestre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#Vunipola Veainu's cut is getting worse.
Maestre throws a jab but it's blocked by Veainu.
An attempted straight right counter from Veainu misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maestre closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Veainu! Maestre dives in looking to finish! Veainu is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luis Maestre!
In his post fight interview, Luis Maestre gave a big smile as he said 'UPSET OF THE FUCKING YEAR BABY'.

Event: C74: Ahma vs. Lermontov
Date: Nov 27, 2021

#R1#
Maestre throws a right and a left that Megaton avoids nicely.
Maestre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maestre throws a good cross that connects. #CUT#It looks like Mike Megaton has been cut.
Megaton slips a straight right by Maestre.
Megaton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maestre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Megaton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Megaton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maestre throws a poor cross that misses
and Megaton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maestre misses with a combination
and Megaton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maestre moves away from the strike by Megaton.
Maestre seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Maestre throws a lazy right hand but Megaton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Megaton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Megaton - just one landing.
Megaton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Megaton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maestre throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Megaton misses with a head kick.
Megaton staying out of range there.
Megaton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters circling - Maestre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maestre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Megaton.
Megaton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Megaton lands a head kick!
Megaton is looking to clinch but Maestre is avoiding it.
Maestre throws a sloppy body shot
and Megaton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Good standup being displayed there by Megaton as he connects with a hook.
Maestre takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maestre is breathing heavily.
Maestre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Megaton.
The fighters circling - Megaton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maestre throws a lazy uppercut
and Maestre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Megaton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Megaton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maestre, pushing him back against the cage.
Maestre pushes Megaton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maestre throws a punch but it's blocked by Megaton.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short uppercut from Megaton.
Megaton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Megaton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Maestre up against the cage.
Maestre lands with a left to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Megaton.
Maestre lands a right hand that snaps the head of Megaton backwards.
Maestre lands a hook to the side of the head.
Megaton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Maestre as Megaton tries to tie him up.
Megaton misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Maestre is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Megaton stalls.
Maestre throws a punch but it's blocked by Megaton.
Maestre looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right hook to the body lands for Megaton.
Maestre is trying to break the clinch but Megaton is controlling him.
Megaton is pushing Maestre up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Megaton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Megaton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Megaton is pushing Maestre up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Megaton slows down the pace here.
Megaton continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Megaton lands a right hand. #T4#
Megaton connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maestre's face. #CUT2#It looks like Luis Maestre has been cut.
Maestre scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Megaton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maestre has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Megaton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Megaton blocking some punches.
Megaton misses with a punch on the inside.
Megaton with a knee to the head.
Maestre wants to break free but Megaton has control.
Megaton lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Megaton.
Megaton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Maestre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Megaton.
Maestre is looking to control Megaton's arms but Megaton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maestre has his back to the cage.
Maestre lands a shoulder strike.
Maestre has a couple of punches blocked by Megaton.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Megaton dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Megaton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Megaton throws a big counter head kick but Maestre avoids it with no problem.
Megaton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Megaton throws a lazy right hand but Maestre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maestre throws a series of punches but Megaton moves out of range.
Maestre throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Maestre misses with a lunging right hand
and Megaton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Megaton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maestre misses with a looping left.
Megaton wants to counter the offense by Maestre and move into the clinch position.
Maestre misses with a few strikes there.
Megaton with a nice calf kick.
Maestre misses with a wild body shot.
Megaton ducks under a wild hook from Maestre.
Maestre uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Megaton has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Megaton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#That has opened up Mike Megaton's cut even more.#T1#
Maestre scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Megaton misses.
Nice shot lands for Maestre.
Luis Maestre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Megaton lands a nice shot that snaps Maestre's head back.
Megaton needs to keep his hands up - Maestre had a free shot at his head there.
Megaton drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Maestre right on the button. Maestre goes down! Megaton follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Megaton gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Megaton!
Mike Megaton bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Luis Maestre spoke after the fight, saying 'I just lost to the best man on earth. 18-0 is something that very few fighters achieve. I look forward to watching this legend pave his way through history '.

Event: C71: Steve vs. Wolfgang
Date: Nov 06, 2021

#R1#
Shamrock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shamrock throws a series of punches but Maestre avoids them all with ease.
Maestre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maestre loads up on a big right hand but Shamrock slips the punch.
Maestre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maestre throws out a loose jab but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stan Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maestre lands a nice shot that snaps Shamrock's head back. #CUT2#It looks like Stan Shamrock has been cut.
Maestre has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Maestre misses with the combination.
Shamrock loads up on a big right hand but Maestre slips the punch.
Shamrock misses with a right hand
and Maestre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shamrock has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Maestre cracks Shamrock with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Shamrock looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Maestre finish him? #ROC2#Shamrock is rocked!
Maestre cracks Shamrock with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Shamrock tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Maestre pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Shamrock is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luis Maestre!
Post fight, an emotional Luis Maestre said 'UPSET OF THE FUCKING YEAR BABY'.

Event: C65: Gee vs. Fujimoto 2
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1#
Maestre misses with a looping left.
Crewman V is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#It looks like Expendable Crewman V has been cut.
Maestre misses with a few strikes there.
Crewman V is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maestre with a body shot.
Maestre feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crewman Vs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maestre misses with a looping left.
Crewman V throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maestre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crewman V misses with a lunging right hand
and Maestre comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Crewman V stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Maestre is on him like rabid pit bull! Crewman V slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luis Maestre!
Luis Maestre took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'UPSET OF THE FUCKING YEAR BABY'.

Event: C61: McNasty vs. Fujimoto
Date: Sep 11, 2021

#R1#
Tofail throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tofail throws a body punch but Maestre moves out of range.
Tofail goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maestre misses with an uppercut. Tofail saw that one coming.
Maestre ducks under a wild hook from Tofail.
Tofail steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maestre.
Tofail is looking to land body kicks.
Tofail throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Maestre walks into a jab.
Maestre misses with a looping right.
Maestre just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTofail.
Tofail paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maestre looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tofail throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maestre stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tofail slips a jab from Maestre.
Luis Maestre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tofail.
Maestre looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maestre slips under a jab from Tofail.
Tofail throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Maestre releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Maestre throws a series of punches but Tofail moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Maestre. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maestre.
Maestre looks to throw the jab but Tofail is out of range.
We've been told by Tofail's head coaches at Bear Jew's social club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tofail plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Maestre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tofail.
Maestre gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maestre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maestre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tofail moves away.
Maestre slips a straight right by Tofail.
Maestre unleashes a big counter combination but Tofail bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tofail misses with an uppercut. Maestre saw that one coming.
Maestre lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tofail ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maestre looks to score with a jab to the body but Tofail is just out of range.
Maestre closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Tofail drops Maestre with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Maestre looks back up at him and smiles so Tofail waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Maestre is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Luis Maestre has been cut.#T2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tofail.
Maestre is still on wobbly legs! Can Tofail finish him?
Tofail lands an uppercut, right on the button! Maestre tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tobig Tofail!
Tobig Tofail retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Tobig Tofail made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Luis Maestre stepped up to the mic, saying 'I just lost to the best man on earth. 18-0 is something that very few fighters achieve. I look forward to watching this legend pave his way through history '.

Event: C55: Garcia vs. Marinov
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
BangYou missing with a left hand there. Maestre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maestre listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maestre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maestre definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
BangYou moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maestre looks to throw the jab but BangYou is out of range.
BangYou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maestre.
Maestre connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed BangYou momentarily. #CUT#It looks like Aiu BangYou has been cut.
Maestre avoids the head kick by BangYou.
BangYou scores with a punch to the head.
Maestre throws the left hand but BangYou avoids the punch easily.
Maestre scores with a decent looking hook.
BangYou looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A combination from Maestre does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maestre throws out a loose jab but BangYou uses good head movement to avoid it.
BangYou dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maestre. That did some damage!
BangYou jabs Maestre to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maestre misses with a body punch
and BangYou counters with a one-two to the body.
BangYou misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Maestre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
BangYou throws a lazy right hand but Maestre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from BangYou misses.
BangYou ducks under a wild hook from Maestre.
Maestre swings and misses with a shot to the body
and BangYou counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Maestre is lucky that one didn't land flush.
BangYou takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maestre takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maestre misses the shot to the body.
BangYou moves out of range as Maestre strikes.
BangYou connects with an inside leg kick.
BangYou lands with a hook. Maestre tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
BangYou throws a head kick but Maestre moves out of range.
Maestre throws a body shot but no joy.
Maestre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from BangYou.
BangYou scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maestre takes one on the button.
Luis Maestre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maestre shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. BangYou eats them both and turns towards Maestre to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Maestre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maestre misses the jab.
BangYou throws a head kick but Maestre moves out of range.
A head kick misses from BangYou.
BangYou throws a head kick that Maestre semi-blocks.
Maestre scores with a hook.
Maestre throws an off balance right hand
and BangYou cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maestre throws a combination that misses
and BangYou counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maestre's knee momentarily.
BangYou dodges the punch combination from Maestre.
Nice cross by Maestre.
Nice uppercut lands for Maestre. That snapped BangYou's head back. #CUT#That has opened up Aiu BangYou's cut even more.#T3#
BangYou throws a poor cross that misses
and Maestre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
BangYou looks to land a left hand but Maestre moved out of range nicely.
BangYou walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maestre checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A telegraphed right hand from Maestre misses the target.
Maestre steps in with a hook that catches BangYou right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Maestre follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! BangYou looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luis Maestre!
Post fight, Luis Maestre stared into the camera and said 'UPSET OF THE FUCKING YEAR BABY'.

Event: C50: Maestre vs. Zan
Date: Jul 17, 2021

#R1#
A combination from Maestre does no damage.
Maestre throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Zan to counter with a crisp jab.
Zan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zan lands a right hook to the body.
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Maestre misses.
Maestre throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zan misses with an uppercut. Maestre saw that one coming.
A jab from Zan finds it's way through Maestre's defenses.
Maestre moves out of range as Zan strikes.
Zan throws a jab when Maestre was well out of range.
Maestre misses with a hook
and Zan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maestre with a hook.
Zan cracks Maestre with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zan throws a body shot but no joy.
Maestre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zan moves away.
Maestre's corner calls for a 1-2. Maestre obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Maestre lands with a cross.
Zan swings for the body but Maestre moves out of range. #T1#
Maestre moves out of range as Zan strikes.
Maestre misses with a hook.
Maestre slips a jab from Zan.
Maestre looks to land a combination but Zan avoids it well.
Zan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maestre.
Maestre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zan.
Zan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maestre slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Maestre misses the target.
Zan misses the jab.
Zan lands with a hook. Maestre tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Maestre misses with a body punch
and Zan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fighters circling - Zan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maestre missing with a left hand there. Zan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maestre moves out of range as Zan strikes.
Zan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maestre sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Zan moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Maestre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maestre throws a lazy right hand but Zan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Zan misses its intended target.
Zan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maestre slips a straight right by Zan.
Maestre is looking to counter punch.
Zan looks to throw the jab but Maestre is out of range.
Maestre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maestre loads up on a big right hand but Zan slips the punch.
Maestre thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maestre throws a right hand that misses
enabling Zan to counter with a crisp jab.
Maestre is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zan throws a looping overhand right but Maestre ducks down to avoid it.
Maestre fails to land with a series of punches.
Zan misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Maestre tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zan slips a straight right by Maestre.
Maestre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zan.
Donk. Zan catches Maestre right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Maestre swings widly with a right hand
letting Zan counter with a right hand.
Maestre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maestre momentarily.
Zan missing with a left hand there. Maestre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zan throws a lazy right hand but Maestre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zan misses with a body shot.
Zan cracks Maestre with a good jab.
Zan swings for the body but Maestre moves out of range.
Maestre misses with a combination
and Zan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zan throws a poor cross that misses
and Maestre counters with a series of strikes. Zan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maestre.
Maestre jabs Zan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maestre seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Zan misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maestre. Zan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maestre misses the jab.
Zan misses with a body shot. #T4#
Zan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Zan moves into the clinch.#BC#
Maestre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maestre misses with a double jab.
Maestre slips under a jab.
Maestre throws a hook but Zan blocks it.
Maestre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zan.
Zan works Maestre's body with a nice hook.
Zan moves out of range as Maestre strikes.
Zan staying out of range there.
Zan misses with a looping left.
Zan tries to close the distance and clinch but Maestre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zan lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zan scores with a jab. Maestre acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zan just misses with a punch to the body.
Zan scores with a jab to the head.
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maestre moves away.
Zan misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tan Zan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Zan scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Maestre.
Maestre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zan moves away.
Maestre looks to throw the jab but Zan is out of range.
Zan punishes Maestre's body with a nice straight punch.
Maestre misses with an uppercut
and Zan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tan Zan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Maestre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maestre keeps the fight on the outside.
Zan takes one to the side of the head.
Zan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maestre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maestre throws the left hand but Zan avoids the punch easily.
Maestre misses with a lunging right hand
and Zan counters with a right hand to the body.
Zan misses the jab.
Zan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Luis Maestre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zan throws a jab but it's blocked by Maestre.
Maestre drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zan punishes Maestre's body with a nice straight punch.
Zan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maestre. Maestre circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Maestre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maestre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zan scores with a body shot.
A big left from Zan misses.
Maestre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zan.
No joy there for Maestre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Zan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zan throws a hook but Maestre avoids it easily.#CL2#
Zan instigates a clinch.
Zan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zan working aggressively here.
Zan is leaning against Maestre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maestre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zan swings wildly with an uppercut but Maestre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zan.
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!
Zan tries to work over Maestre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maestre misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Zan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Maestre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maestre's elbow.
Zan scores with a shot to the side of Maestre's head.
Maestre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zan scores with a shot to the side of Maestre's head.
Zan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Zan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Maestre misses with a punch on the inside.
Zan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maestre or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maestre throws a punch but it's blocked by Zan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zan scores with a shoulder strike.
Zan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Maestre working hard to break the clinch.
Maestre throws a punch but it's blocked by Zan.
A hook to the body from Zan.
Zan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Maestre working aggressively here.
Zan lands a left hand. #T3#
Maestre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zan lands a shot to the body.
Zan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maestre scores with a shoulder strike.
Zan scores with a shot to the side of Maestre's head.
A short right from Zan on the inside.
Zan is working Maestre over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Zan.
Zan lands with a short shot to the head.
Zan lands with a short shot to the head.
Zan digs a right hand underneath Maestre's ribcage. Maestre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zan lands with a left to the head.
Maestre's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tan Zan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Zan.
Zan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zan pushes Maestre back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maestre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zan lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zan.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zan. #T4#
A short left from Zan.
Zan lands a hook that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Zan lands a right hand.
Zan lands a hook that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Zan works on Maestre's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zan.
Zan digs a right hand into Maestre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maestre's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Zan.
A nice left hand lands by Zan.
Zan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Zan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zan pushes Maestre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zan is leaning against Maestre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zan scores with a shot to the side of Maestre's head.
Zan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Zan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zan pushes Maestre back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Maestre is rocked!
Zan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Oh Maestre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zan blocking some punches.
Maestre seems to have got his legs back now.
A short uppercut from Zan.
Zan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tan Zan 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!#R3#
Nice body punch from Zan.
Jab from Zan.
Zan misses with a body shot.
Maestre takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Decent striking displayed by Zan there.
Zan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maestre defending well as Zan loads up on a big left hand.
Maestre looks to land a left hand but Zan moved out of range nicely.
Maestre ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Zan lands a slapping body shot.
Maestre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zan.
Zan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maestre.
Maestre throws a hook but Zan blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zan throws a jab when Maestre was well out of range.
Zan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maestre doesn't seem bothered though.
Maestre looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maestre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Zan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maestre takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zan misses with a hook. Maestre ducked under it nicely.
Maestre doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maestre throws a combination that misses
and Zan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maestre takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zan loads up on a big right hand but Maestre slips the punch.
Zan cracks Maestre with a good jab.
Maestre staying out of range there.
Zan misses with a looping left.
A counter left hand to the body from Maestre misses its target.
Zan connects with a single shot there.
Zan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zan misses the jab.
Maestre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Maestre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zan looks to land a right hand but Maestre moved out of range.
Zan lands with a shot to the body.
Maestre circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zan sizes up Maestre with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zan staying out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zan scores with a body shot.
Zan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zan works Maestre's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Zan finds it's way through Maestre's defenses.
Maestre misses with a straight left.
Zan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maestre.
Zan throws a hook to the side of Maestre's head but Maestre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zan throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Zan throws a hook but Maestre blocks it.
Zan scores with a sloppy right hand. Maestre should have avoided that one.
Maestre misses with a lunging right hand
and Zan counters with a nice uppercut.
Maestre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zan.
Zan lands with a shot to the body.
Zan staying out of range there.
Zan connects with a crisp jab.
Zan lands a nice shot to the body.
Zan scores with a jab to the body.
Tan Zan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zan with a hook.
Zan takes a swing at Maestre's ribcage but misses.
Maestre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maestre misses with a series of wild punches.
Maestre takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zan staying out of range there.
A jab from Maestre misses. #T4#
Zan misses with an uppercut
and Maestre counters with a stiff right hand.
Zan misses with an uppercut. Maestre saw that one coming.
Maestre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zan throws a hook to the side of Maestre's head but Maestre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zan jabs Maestre right on the nose. Maestre blinks but takes it well.
Zan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maestre was well out of range. Poor timing from Zan.
Zan jabs Maestre right on the nose. Maestre blinks but takes it well.
Zan throws out a powerful jab.
Zan slips a straight right by Maestre.
Zan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut there from Zan.
Zan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zan misses with a hook. Maestre ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maestre looks to land a left hand but Zan moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Maestre misses.
Luis Maestre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slow jab from Zan misses its intended target.
Zan tests Maestre's chin there with a solid looking shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tan Zan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zan 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tan Zan!
An out of breath Tan Zan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Luis Maestre had this to say: 'I just lost to the best man on earth. 18-0 is something that very few fighters achieve. I look forward to watching this legend pave his way through history '.

Event: C44: Zan vs. Severini 2
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Escorre.
Escorre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maestre circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed right hand from Maestre misses the target.
Maestre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab by Maestre.
Escorre lands the left hand.
Escorre drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maestre just misses with a punch to the body.
Escorre swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maestre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maestre throws a hook to the side of Escorre's head but Escorre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maestre swings for the body but Escorre moves out of range.
Maestre moves away from the strike by Escorre.
Maestre misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escorre walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Escorre lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Escorre.
Escorre slips under a jab.#T1#
Maestre lands with a shot to the body.
Maestre connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Escorre's hands.
Maestre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Escorre throws a right and a left that Maestre avoids nicely.
Maestre connects with a right hand. Escorre shakes it off.
Maestre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Escorre moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Escorre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Escorre. Those never looked like landing. #KD#
Maestre drops Escorre with a beautiful combination! Escorre stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Maestre is looking for the KO!#ROC#Escorre is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Claudio Escorre has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escorre get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Escorre stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Maestre runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luis Maestre!
Luis Maestre took some time post fight to say the following; 'UPSET OF THE FUCKING YEAR BABY'.
In defeat, Claudio Escorre stepped up to the mic, saying 'I swear I didn't expect you to have that beast inside you. I want my rematch against this brave fighter as soon as possible. '.

Event: C36: Maestre vs. Shamrock
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
Maestre ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Maestre seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Shamrock sizes up Maestre with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maestre feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shamrocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#It looks like Stan Shamrock has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Maestre.
Shamrock moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Maestre getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maestre throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock throws a counter combo.
Maestre throws a lazy right hand but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shamrock throws an off balance right hand
and Maestre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Maestre cracks Shamrock with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Maestre has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Shamrock to stand back up!#ROC#Shamrock is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Stan Shamrock's cut even more.
Shamrock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shamrock is still on wobbly legs! Can Maestre finish him?
Maestre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Maestre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shamrock seems to have recovered his senses.
Maestre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab from Maestre.
Shamrock moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Shamrock glances at the clock... BAM! Maestre nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Shamrock crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Shamrock is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luis Maestre!
A very excited looking Luis Maestre made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: C27: Maestre vs. Tua
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1#
Maestre has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tua .
Maestre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tua takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#KD#
Maestre lands a big right hand that sends Tua crashing to the mat! Maestre stays standing though and waves Tua back to his feet!#ROC#Tua is rocked!#CUT#It looks like David Tua has been cut.
Tua has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tua staying out of range there.
Maestre throws a hook to the side of Tua 's head but Tua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Maestre misses.
Tua was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Maestre misses with a looping right.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Maestre has knocked Tua down with a huge combo! Maestre steps away and waves a wobbly Tua back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Tua is still on wobbly legs! Can Maestre finish him?
Tua slips a jab from Maestre.
Maestre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tua circles away quickly and effectively.
Tua seems to have recovered his senses.
Tua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maestre.
Tua throws a counter combo.#KD#
Maestre drops Tua with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tua looks back up at him and smiles so Maestre waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Tua blocks a jab.
Tua throws a leg kick #KD#
and Maestre counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tua ! Maestre lets Tua back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Crack! Maestre connects with the perfect overhand right and Tua falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Maestre!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luis Maestre!
A relieved looking Luis Maestre thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: C21: Maestre vs. Bellafontaine
Date: Mar 12, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Bellafontane dives in and scores a takedown into Maestre's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Maestre manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Maestre breaks the clinch.
Jab by Maestre.#CUT#It looks like Sam Bellafontane has been cut.
Maestre fails to land with a series of punches.
Bellafontane is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maestre sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Bellafontane looking to score a takedown here. Maestre is defending well but Bellafontane drives through and ends up in Maestre's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Maestre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bellafontane defends well.
Bellafontane must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bellafontane throwing strikes from guard but Maestre blocks nicely.
Bellafontane is looking to work some ground and pound but Maestre has wrist control.#SUB#
Bellafontane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bellafontane is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bellafontane postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Maestre has momentary wrist control but Bellafontane slips an elbow through the middle.
Bellafontane makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Bellafontane is posturing up here but Maestre has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Bellafontane tries to roll out but it's too tight and Bellafontane has to tap! Slick submission there by Maestre!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luis Maestre!
Luis Maestre thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: PANDA 82
Date: Feb 05, 2021

#R1#
Maestre moves away from the strike by Escorre.
Maestre displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#It looks like Claudio Escorre has been cut.
Maestre definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Escorre throws a series of punches but Maestre moves out of range. #KD#
Maestre drops Escorre with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Escorre looks back up at him and smiles so Maestre waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escorre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maestre was well out of range. Poor timing from Escorre.
Escorre throws a nice looking combination but Maestre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maestre punishes Escorre's body with a nice straight punch.
Maestre grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Escorre takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Maestre cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Luis Maestre!
Our winner, Luis Maestre, 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.
In defeat, Claudio Escorre stepped up to the mic, saying 'I swear I didn't expect you to have that beast inside you. I want my rematch against this brave fighter as soon as possible. '.

Event: PANDA 70
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
Maestre lands with a nice combination. Fire backs away looking to recover.
Maestre falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Fire counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Maestre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fire tries to free his leg and advance position but Maestre is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fire's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Maestre working for submissions but it's allowed Fire to get to half guard.
Fire working Maestre over with strikes.
Fire trying to control the pace.
Fire seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1##SUB2#
Maestre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fire pulls his head out easily.
Fire drops an elbow to the side of Maestre's head.
Fire takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fire trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Maestre looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Maestre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
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.
Fire slips a nice elbow through Maestre's hands, connecting with Maestre's forehead.
Fire landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fire is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Maestre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Maestre looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fire in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Maestre is not content to let Fire control the position.#SUB2#
Maestre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fire pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Maestre is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Fire is tapping! Great win for Maestre!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Luis Maestre!
A very excited looking Luis Maestre made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: PANDA 60
Date: Dec 18, 2020

#R1#
Maestre connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Greenland needs to keep his hands up - Maestre had a free shot at his head there.
Greenland swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No joy there for Greenland, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Greenland slips under a jab.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Maestre has knocked Greenland down with a huge combo! Maestre steps away and waves a wobbly Greenland back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Paul Greenland has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maestre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Greenland sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Greenland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maestre definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maestre lands a jab to Greenland's midsection.
Greenland dodges the punch combination from Maestre.
Maestre scores with a shot to the body.
Greenland looks winded!
Maestre tries to bum rush Greenland with a series of wild strikes but Greenland uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maestre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maestre connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Maestre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Greenland was well out of range. Poor timing from Maestre.
Maestre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Greenland.
Maestre throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Maestre.
Greenland on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Greenland has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Maestre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Greenland moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Greenland misses with an uppercut. Maestre saw that one coming.
Greenland gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Maestre gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Greenland is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luis Maestre!
A relieved looking Luis Maestre thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: FARTMMA 126
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
Pullum misses with a looping right.
Maestre lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Maestre throws a shot to the body.
Pullum closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maestre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Furnum Pullum has been cut.
Pullum misses with a straight left.
Pullum defending well as Maestre loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Pullum drives through with a takedown into Maestre's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pullum keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maestre's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pullum passes into half guard.
Maestre looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pullum scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pullum sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maestre defending well though.
Pullum not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pullum working over Maestre with some ground and pound. Maestre looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Pullum seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pullum thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pullum looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Maestre tries to get to full guard but Pullum has control of the leg.
Pullum is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pullum thows a huge punch but Maestre dodges it nicely.
Maestre is looking for a sweep. Pullum is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Maestre looking for submissions off his back.
Maestre is not content to let Pullum control the position.
Maestre really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pullum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pullum is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Maestre! #T2#
Pullum lands a nice shot to the head.
Pullum raining down shots from the mount!
Pullum won't let Maestre get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Pullum lands a heavy elbow.
Pullum tries to control but Maestre wriggling away.
We've been hearing good reports from Pullum's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pullum has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Maestre's face.
Pullum lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Maestre! Pullum sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Maestre and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Furnum Pullum!
Furnum Pullum took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Luis Maestre had this to say: 'I have no chin *crying starts* Daddy beat me when I was younger and now I flinch at every punch'.

Event: SFL 11 | Taneyev vs Trigger
Date: Sep 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escorre misses with a series of wild punches.
Escorre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Escorre on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Escorre looks to land a combination but Maestre avoids it well.
A lazy left from Maestre finds it's target.#CUT#It looks like Claudio Escorre has been cut.
Maestre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escorre lands a nice hook to Maestre's body. Maestre takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maestre definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Escorre digs a good body shot into Maestre's ribs.
Maestre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escorre doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maestre. Escorre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escorre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maestre moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Escorre looks to move away, Maestre throws a big counter combo but Escorre just gets out of the way.
Maestre misses with a straight right.
Escorre misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maestre scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maestre paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Escorre throws a right and a left that Maestre avoids nicely.
Maestre defending well as Escorre loads up on a big left hand.
Escorre tries to bum rush Maestre with a series of wild strikes but Maestre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maestre is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Escorre missing with a left hand there. Maestre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maestre thows a left - swing and a miss!
Escorre is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Maestre.
Maestre loads up on a big right hand but Escorre slips the punch.#KD#
Maestre lands a big right hand that sends Escorre crashing to the mat! Maestre stays standing though and waves Escorre back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maestre avoids the body shot from Escorre.
Maestre lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Escorre head around and knocks him out cold! Maestre hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luis Maestre!
After winning the bout, Luis Maestre thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Claudio Escorre stepped up to the mic, saying 'I swear I didn't expect you to have that beast inside you. I want my rematch against this brave fighter as soon as possible. '.

Event: UnderGround FC 133
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maestre misses with an uppercut. McPherson saw that one coming.
McPherson throws a body punch but Maestre moves out of range.
Maestre scores with a body shot.
No joy there for Maestre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maestre scores with a hook.#TD#
McPherson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Maestre quickly recovers to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McPherson in particular looking to stall.
McPherson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Maestre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McPherson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Maestre with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McPherson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Maestre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maestre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
McPherson slips a nice elbow through Maestre's hands, connecting with Maestre's forehead.
McPherson 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.#SUB2#
Maestre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McPherson pulls his head out easily.
McPherson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McPherson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McPherson prevents Maestre from improving his position.
McPherson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McPherson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T2#
McPherson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McPherson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Maestre hang on?
Maestre felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
McPherson landing shots from mount.
McPherson unloading with bombs!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McPherson lands a big shot there that rocks Maestre but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Maestre is looking to improve his position but McPherson isn't that keen on the idea.
McPherson wants to control the pace but Maestre is squirming around nicely.
McPherson landing strikes from the mount and Maestre is in trouble!
McPherson unloading with bombs!
McPherson working the ground and pound effectively. #T3#
McPherson trying to control but Maestre is having none of it.
McPherson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maestre is looking to improve his position but McPherson isn't that keen on the idea.
The referee warns Maestre that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
McPherson drops a big elbow. That's hurt Maestre! More shots from McPherson and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Turd McPherson!
A victorious Turd McPherson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: UnderGround FC 127
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Maestre slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#
It looks like Ricco McGregor has been cut.
McGregor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGregor throws a nice head kick!
McGregor misses with an uppercut.
McGregor throws a nice looking combination but Maestre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGregor throws a nice looking combination but Maestre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGregor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maestre to score with a decent uppercut.
McGregor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maestre counters with a straight right hand.
Maestre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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!
Maestre misses with a two punch combination.
McGregor misses with a hook
and Maestre counters with a straight right hand.
McGregor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maestre.
Maestre throws a hook but McGregor avoids it easily.
Maestre lands with a right that hurts McGregor. McGregor looks to clinch but Maestre throws a short knee that drops McGregor. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Luis Maestre!
During a confident post fight interview, Luis Maestre thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: UnderGround FC 118
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1#
Jussi misses with a hook. Maestre ducked under it nicely.
Maestre misses the jab.
Jussi is looking to counter punch.
Maestre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jussi throws out the jab.
Maestre is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Maestre swinging wildly here. #CL#
Jussi closes the distance and clinches.
Maestre throws a punch but it's blocked by Jussi.
Jussi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jussi works on Maestre's body with a couple of short punches.
Jussi blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jussi.
Jussi throws a punch but it's blocked by Maestre.
Jussi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maestres head.
Jussi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maestre looks winded!
A short body shot lands from Jussi as the two fighters clinch.
Jussi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maestre wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jussi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jussi lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Jussi on the inside. #T1#
Maestre takes a shot to the head.
Jussi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jussi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Jussi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jussi stalling.
A left hand lands to the body for Jussi.
Jussi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jussi lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Jussi.
Jussi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jussi lands a hook that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Jussi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maestres head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jussi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Jussi scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#
Maestre is rocked!
A short left from Jussi.
Maestre is still on wobbly legs! Can Jussi finish him?
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Maestre's coach down at TZY MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Maestre's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#KD#
Jussi drops Maestre onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Maestre is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Jussi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Maestre seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jussi.#T2#
Maestre swings wildly with an uppercut but Jussi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Jussi as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Jussi.
Maestre wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jussi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Nice body punch from Jussi.
Jussi lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Jussi as the two fighters clinch.
Jussi lands an uppercut.
Jussi cracks Maestre with a nice body shot.
Jussi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Jussi is pushing Maestre up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jussi is pushing Maestre up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jussi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jussi.#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jussi.
Jussi lands a shoulder strike.
Jussi lands a body punch in the clinch. #KD#
Jussi drops Maestre onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Maestre is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Jussi is leaning against Maestre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jussi lands a right hand.
Jussi stalls.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jussi throws a big uppercut that drops Maestre! More strikes from Jussi and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Maestre lies dazed against the cage as Jussi celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iron Jussi!

Event: RapidFC 67
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1##TD#
Maestre tries to sprawl but Karelin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Karelin lands strikes from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Karelin in particular looking to stall.
Karelin 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.
Karelin lands strikes from half guard.
Karelin lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Maestre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Maestre looking for submissions off his back.
Karelin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin is nestled in close to Maestre, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Maestre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Karelin is nestled in close to Maestre, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Karelin.
Karelin is keen to just control but Maestre is a slippery customer.#T1#
Karelin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Karelin drops an elbow to the side of Maestre's head.
Karelin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Karelin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Karelin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Maestre is trying to get back to full guard.
Maestre taking some punishment here, with Karelin in his half guard.
Maestre looks winded!
Maestre on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Karelin drops an elbow to the side of Maestre's head. #ROC#
Maestre is rocked!
Karelin lands strikes from half guard.
Maestre is still in real trouble! Can Karelin finish him?
Karelin working Maestre over with strikes.
Maestre seems to have recovered his senses.
Still in half guard, Karelin seems content to control.
Maestre looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Karelin slips a nice elbow through Maestre's hands, connecting with Maestre's forehead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Karelin is nestled in close to Maestre, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Karelin slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Maestre actively working from the bottom here.
Maestre really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Karelin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Karelin winds up and cracks Maestre with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maestre is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Karelin scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Maestre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Karelin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Maestre wants to improve his position but Karelin is controlling well.
Karelin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Maestre actively working from the bottom here.
Karelin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Karelin working Maestre over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Karelin.
Karelin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Karelin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Karelin lands strikes from half guard.
Karelin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Karelin drops an elbow to the side of Maestre's head.
Karelin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Karelin drops an elbow to the side of Maestre's head.
Maestre on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Karelin working Maestre over with strikes.
Maestre is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Karelin scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Karelin lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Maestre! More strikes land and this one is all over! Karelin jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruslan Karelin!
After the fight, Ruslan Karelin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: RapidFC 61
Date: Feb 01, 2020

#R1#
Maestre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacinto throws out the jab.
Maestre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maestre scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jacinto doesn't seem bothered though.
Jacinto slips a jab from Maestre.
Jacinto throws out a counter right but Maestre avoids it with no problem.
Jacinto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jacinto throws a hook but Maestre blocks it.
Jacinto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maestre darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A left and a right from Maestre both land. Nice combination.
Maestre moves out of range as Jacinto strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maestre. Jacinto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jacinto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Maestre lands a big right hand that sends Jacinto crashing to the mat! Maestre stays standing though and waves Jacinto back to his feet!
Maestre definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maestre misses with a hook. Jacinto ducked under it nicely.
Jacinto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maestre takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#
It looks like Luis Maestre has been cut.
Maestre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jacinto fails to land with a series of punches.
Maestre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jacinto let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Jacinto gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Maestre gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luis Maestre!
A victorious Luis Maestre thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RapidFC Tokyo 39
Date: Jan 11, 2020

#R1#
Maestre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Addams manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Maestre.#CUT2#
It looks like Fester Addams has been cut.
Maestre cracks Addams with an open hand slap.
Addams is looking to clinch but Maestre is avoiding it.
Addams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maestre throws a body shot but no joy.
Addams is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Maestre.#CL#
Addams instigates a clinch.
Maestre's coach down at TZY MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Maestre's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Maestre is trying to push Addams away but Addams has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Addams trying to control the position but instead, Maestre has worked for underhooks and has pushed Addams into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Addams.
Maestre wants to break free but Addams has control.
Addams landing knees to the body.
Maestre looks winded!
Addams lands an elbow inside.
Maestre takes an elbow to the forehead. #T1#
Maestre trying to stall but Addams improves his position.
Addams pushes off an throws an elbow but Maestre leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Addams lands an elbow inside.
Addams lands an elbow just above Maestre 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Luis Maestre has been cut.
Addams swings wildly with an uppercut but Maestre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maestre misses with a body punch.
Addams throws an elbow but it misses.
Maestre avoids a wild elbow strike from Addams.
Maestre lands a hook to the side of the head.
Addams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maestre blocks an elbow strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Addams obliges.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Addams takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Addams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Addams misses with an elbow strike.
Maestre scores with a hook to the body.
Maestre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maestre takes an elbow to the temple.
Addams blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Addams lands a nice elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Maestre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Addams closes the distance and pushes Maestre back into the cage.
Addams pushes off an throws an elbow but Maestre leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Addams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maestre avoids it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Addams throws an elbow but misses.
Maestre working aggressively here.
Addams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Addams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maestre avoids it.
Addams misses with an elbow over the top.
Addams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Addams.
Maestre blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maestre looking to slow down the pace here.
Addams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maestre avoids it.
Addams lands a damaging elbow.
Addams lands an elbow inside that Maestre shrugs off.
Maestre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maestre misses with a punch to the body.
Addams scores with a knee to the head. #T3#
Nice elbow from Addams.
Maestre scores with a nice hook to the head.
Addams tries a body shot but Maestre blocks it.
Maestre is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maestre pushes Addams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Addams.
Addams lands an elbow inside that Maestre shrugs off.
Maestre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Addams's elbow.
Maestre blocks the elbow strike.
Addams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maestre is defending well for now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Addams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maestre's brow.
Addams lands an elbow just above Maestre 's eye.
Addams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Addams lands with a short shot to the head.
Maestre has had enough of the clinch but Addams keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Maestre manages to break the clinch.
Maestre throws a right and a left that Addams avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maestre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maestre pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Addams back to the cage. Maestre follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T4#
Addams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maestre misses with a looping right.
Addams is looking to counter the offense by Maestre and move into the clinch.
Addams moves away from the strike by Maestre.
Addams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maestre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Addams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maestre scores with a decent looking hook.
Addams wants to clinch up but Maestre keeps it at a distance.
Addams staying out of range there.
Maestre misses with a jab, cross combination.
Addams moves out of range as Maestre strikes.#CL#
Addams clinches up against the cage.
Maestre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maestre managing to block the knees to the body from Addams.
Addams struggles to land a body shot inside as Maestre controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fester Addams dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Maestre throws a series of punches but Addams avoids them all with ease.
Addams has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maestre finds it's way round the side to connect with Addams's head.
Maestre swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Maestre.
Addams is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Maestre.
Maestre throws a right hand that misses
and Addams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maestre misses with a straight right.
It looked like Addams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maestre bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestre throws a nice looking combination but Addams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maestre misses with a double jab #CL#
and Addams moves into the clinch.
Maestre has a couple of punches blocked by Addams. #T1#
Maestre tries to work over Addams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Addams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Addams landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fester Addams has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maestre is breathing heavily.
Addams lands a nice elbow.
Addams taking a breather.
Knees in the clinch landing for Addams.
Addams working aggressively here.
Maestre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maestre blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Addams is stalling here.
Addams trying to land knees to the body.
Addams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Maestre throws a head punch that misses.
Maestre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Addams tries to work over Maestre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maestre avoids a wild elbow strike from Addams.
Addams lands a nice elbow.
Addams gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Luis Maestre's cut even more.
Addams has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Addams crunches a lovely knee into Maestre's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Addams creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maestre's defenses. #T2#
Addams trying to land knees to the body.
Addams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maestre can do to turn this around?
Addams gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Maestre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Addams gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Addams lands an elbow that stopped Maestre in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Addams.
Addams landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Addams looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice elbow from Addams. #CUT#
The cut above Luis Maestre's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Addams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maestre.
Addams trying to control the position but instead, Maestre has worked for underhooks and has pushed Addams into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Maestre's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maestre dodges an elbow strike from Addams.
Addams prevents Maestre from breaking the clinch.
Maestre misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Maestre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maestre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Addams is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Maestre.#T3#
Addams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maestre.
Addams wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Maestre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Addams circles away quickly and effectively.
Addams moves away from the strike by Maestre.
Addams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maestre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Addams.
Maestre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Maestre tries to get set, Addams tries to push him back and clinch up but Maestre manages to avoid the attempt.
Maestre might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Addams missing with a left hand there. Maestre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maestre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Addams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maestre.
Addams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Maestre gets tackled into the cage by Addams. Addams maintains the clinch.
Maestre fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Maestre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Addams pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Maestre misses with a punch on the inside.
Maestre works on Addams's body with a couple of short punches.
Addams throws an elbow but it misses.
Addams is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maestre dodges an elbow strike from Addams.
Maestre lands a nice shot to the body.
Maestre lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Addams.
Maestre scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Maestre.
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!
Addams throws an elbow but it misses. #BC2#
Maestre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Luis Maestre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maestre fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Addams on the side of the head.
Addams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maestre to score with a decent uppercut.
Maestre lands a head shot.
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 Fester Addams will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Addams scores with a sloppy right hand. Maestre should have avoided that one.
Maestre throws a shot to the body.
Maestre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Addams.
Addams is looking to counter the offense by Maestre and move into the clinch.
Maestre throws a hook but Addams blocks it.
Addams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maestre to score with a decent uppercut.
Maestre scores with a jab to the head.
Maestre connects with a good right hand that stumbles Addams. Addams circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Addams tries to clinch up but Maestre circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestre throws a good cross that connects.
Maestre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Addams moves into the clinch.#T1#
Addams slows down the pace here.
Maestre just leaning against Addams, taking a breather.
Addams pushes off an throws an elbow but Maestre leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Maestre tries to work over Addams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Addams with a knee to the head.
Maestre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maestre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Addams backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Addams throws an elbow but misses.
Addams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Addams takes a shot to the head.
Maestre lands a right hand that snaps the head of Addams backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Addams.
With the fighters up against the cage, Addams throws an elbow but misses.
Addams takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Addams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Addams missing with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Addams creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maestre's defenses. #T2#
Addams missing with knees to the body.
Addams pushes off an throws an elbow but Maestre leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Maestre working hard to break the clinch.
Maestre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maestre takes an elbow to the forehead.
Maestre takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short right from Addams on the inside.
Addams lands an elbow inside that Maestre shrugs off.
Maestre throws a head punch that misses.
Addams blocks a body shot from Maestre.
Addams missing with knees to the body.
Addams blocks a body shot from Maestre.
Addams pushes off an throws an elbow but Maestre leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Addams pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Maestre lands a right hand that snaps the head of Addams backwards.
Maestre tries to break free but Addams pushes him back against the cage.
Addams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maestre is defending well for now.
Addams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Addams lands an elbow inside that Maestre shrugs off. #T3#
Maestre lands a right hand.
Addams missing with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maestre has a couple of punches blocked by Addams.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Come on Maestre - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Addams.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maestre creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maestre lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Maestre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maestre throws a series of strikes that have Addams backpedaling.
Maestre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Addams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maestre, as that shot connected. #CL#
Addams fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maestre, pushing him back against the cage.
Addams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Addams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Maestre takes an elbow to the temple.
Addams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maestre has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maestre misses with a punch to the body.
Addams keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maestre's efforts to push away.
Maestre tries to throw a body punch but Addams avoids it by throwing Maestre back against the cage.
Addams looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Maestre breaks the clinch.
Maestre has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Addams moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maestre misses with the combination.
Maestre throws out a powerful jab.
Luis Maestre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maestre misses with a straight right.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luis Maestre.
I think Addams 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fester Addams!
Fester Addams is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Fester Addams made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: RapidFC 58
Date: Dec 21, 2019

#R1#
Maestre throws the left hand but Baba avoids the punch easily.
Maestre definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Baba throws a front kick aimed at Maestre's knee but Maestre avoids it well.
Baba has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Maestre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baba.
Baba is looking for the big counter here.
Baba needs to keep his hands up - Maestre had a free shot at his head there.
Baba stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Baba misses with a few strikes there.
A slow jab from Maestre misses its intended target.
Maestre connects with a body shot.
Baba throws a lazy uppercut
and Maestre counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Baba connects with a single shot there.
Baba misses with a hook to the body
and Maestre counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Baba looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maestre scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maestre connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Baba momentarily. #CUT#
It looks like Ari Baba has been cut.
Maestre cracks Baba with a hook to the temple - Baba is on wobbly legs here! Maestre swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Baba falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Maestre wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Luis Maestre!
After winning the bout, Luis Maestre thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RapidFC 55
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1##CL#
Fusi moves into the clinch.
Maestre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maestre looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maestre has had enough of the clinch but Fusi keeps him there for the moment.
Fusi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fusi as Maestre tries to tie him up.
Fusi pushes Maestre back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Fusi.
Maestre is looking to break free of the clinch but Fusi has double underhooks.
Fusi lands a hook that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Fusi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fusi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Maestre fails to land.
Fusi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fusi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fusi scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fusi lands a right hand.
Fusi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fusi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fusi lands with a short shot to the head.
Fusi lands with a right to the head.
Fusi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fusi lands an uppercut.#T1#
Fusi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maestre is trying to force a seperation but Fusi has the dominant position.#KD#
Fusi drops Maestre onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Maestre is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Maestre is rocked!
Maestre looks winded!#KD#
Fusi drops Maestre onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Maestre is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Maestre is still on wobbly legs! Can Fusi finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maestre's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fusi cracks Maestre with a nice body shot.
Fusi pushes Maestre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fusi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maestre seems to have recovered his senses.
Fusi scores with a shoulder strike.
Fusi creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Maestre with a big uppercut! Maestre tries to clinch up but Fusi pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Maestre to the mat! Maestre covers up and Fusi unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). James Fusi!
James Fusi retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, James Fusi, 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.

Event: RapidFC 54
Date: Nov 23, 2019

#R1#
Maestre throws a combination. Baba tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Ari Baba has been cut.
Luis Maestre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Maestre cracks Baba with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Maestre has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Baba to stand back up!#ROC#
Baba is rocked!
Maestre slips a jab from Baba.
Baba throws a hook but Maestre blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crack! Maestre connects with the perfect overhand right and Baba falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Maestre!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luis Maestre!
A victorious Luis Maestre thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RapidFC 50
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1#
Cinder gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maestre.#CUT#
It looks like Yhorm Cinder has been cut.
Cinder loses concentration momentarily and Maestre pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Cinder crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Maestre finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Luis Maestre!
An out of breath Luis Maestre thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 26
Date: Sep 28, 2019

#R1#
Maestre throws a right and a left that Takuma avoids nicely.
Takuma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maestre.
Maestre tries to bum rush Takuma with a series of wild strikes but Takuma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maestre misses with a left hand
and Takuma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takuma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maestre.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takuma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maestre throws a lazy right hand but Takuma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maestre scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Maestre.
Maestre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Takuma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takuma uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maestre has time to react.#T1#
Maestre uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Takuma showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maestre.
Takuma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Takuma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maestre looks to land a combination but Takuma avoids it well.
Maestre throws an overhand right that lands on Takuma's shoulder, as Takuma tries to avoid the shot.
Takuma has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Takuma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maestre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maestre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maestre. Takuma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takuma is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Takuma misses with a straight right.
Maestre swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takuma counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maestre misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Takuma counters with a crisp right hand that drops Maestre! Takuma lets Maestre back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Maestre is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Luis Maestre has been cut.
Luis Maestre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crack! Takuma connects with the perfect overhand right and Maestre falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Takuma!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryo Takuma!
Ryo Takuma retains his super heavyweight title!
Ryo Takuma spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 22
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1#
Fusi misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Maestre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maestre lands with an uppercut that bounces Fusi off the cage and back into range.#CUT#
It looks like James Fusi has been cut.
Maestre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #KD#
Maestre cracks Fusi with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Fusi looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Maestre finish him? #ROC#
Fusi is rocked!
Maestre fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fusi is still on wobbly legs! Can Maestre finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maestre fakes the body blow, causing Fusi to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Fusi goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luis Maestre!
Luis Maestre decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RapidFC 39
Date: Aug 10, 2019

#R1#
Maestre throws a right hand that misses
and Arciniega counters with a stiff right hand.
Maestre swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Arciniega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arciniega has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Maestre is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Maestre throws a hook but Arciniega avoids it easily.
Maestre throws a combination that misses
and Arciniega counters with a low kick, right behind Maestre 's knee.
Maestre throws a jab but it's blocked by Arciniega.
Maestre falls off balance throwing a combination
and Arciniega counters with a good low kick that Maestre was not able to check.
Maestre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maestre misses with a double jab
and Arciniega counters with a straight right hand.
Maestre misses with a right hand
and Arciniega counters with a stiff right hand.
Maestre moves out of range of the strikes.
Maestre throws a jab but it's blocked by Arciniega.
Arciniega flicks out a counter leg kick but Maestre steps away.#T1#
A jab from Maestre misses.
Arciniega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maestre looks to land a left hand but Arciniega moved out of range nicely.
Maestre misses with a double jab
and Arciniega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maestre throws out a loose jab but Arciniega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maestre jabs Arciniega right on the nose. Arciniega blinks but takes it well.
Maestre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arciniega slips under a jab.
Maestre throws a poor cross that misses
and Arciniega makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Maestre really felt that one!
Maestre misses with a series of wild punches.
Arciniega throws a series of punches but Maestre avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Maestre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arciniega.
Maestre missing with a left hand there. Arciniega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maestre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arciniega circles away quickly and effectively.
Maestre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arciniega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maestre throws a looping overhand right but Arciniega ducks down to avoid it.
Maestre throws a hook but Arciniega avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Arciniega. Those never looked like landing.
Maestre seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Maestre swings widly with a right hand
and Arciniega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maestre shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Arciniega eats them both and turns towards Maestre to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Maestre tests Arciniega's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maestre missing with a left hand there. Arciniega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Maestre as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Maestre moves forwards but Arciniega connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maestre scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maestre scores with a decent looking hook.
Maestre lunges at Arciniega with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Arciniega's hand. #ROC#
Arciniega is rocked!
Arciniega moves away from the strike by Maestre.
Arciniega steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Maestre.
No joy there for Maestre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arciniega flicks out a counter leg kick but Maestre steps away.
Maestre takes a swing at Arciniega's ribcage but misses.
Maestre looks to land a left hand but Arciniega moved out of range nicely.
Maestre looks to score with a jab to the body but Arciniega is just out of range.
Maestre misses with a double jab
and Arciniega counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maestre thinking. #T4#
Maestre is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Arciniega throws a nice inside leg kick.
Luis Maestre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maestre takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maestre throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Arciniega stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maestre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arciniega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maestre.
Maestre misses the body punch
and Arciniega counters with a straight right hand.
Maestre swings widly with a right hand
and Arciniega counters with a stiff right hand.
Maestre throws a series of punches but Arciniega avoids them all with ease.
Arciniega unleashes a big counter combination but Maestre bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Arciniega throws a hook but Maestre avoids it easily.
Maestre misses with a right hand
and Arciniega counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maestre's knee momentarily.
Maestre is breathing heavily.
Maestre throws a right hand that misses
and Arciniega counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alejandro Arciniega will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Maestre misses with a hook. Arciniega ducked under it nicely.
Arciniega replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Maestre blocks it well.
That kick from Arciniega tenderised Maestre's leg. Maestre is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maestre looks to land a combination but Arciniega avoids it well.
Maestre scores with a three punch combo!
Maestre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice combination there by Maestre.
Arciniega loads up on a big right hand but Maestre slips the punch.
Maestre scores with a hook to the body. Arciniega takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maestre is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Maestre scores with a jab. Arciniega acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maestre misses with a shot to the body
letting Arciniega counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maestre has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Arciniega.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arciniega scores with a jab to the head.
Arciniega lands a leg kick that knocks Maestre off balance momentarily.#T1#
Maestre misses with a looping left.
Maestre throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Arciniega counters with a straight right hand.
Maestre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maestre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arciniega counters with a nice body kick. #KD2#
Arciniega sends Maestre crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Arciniega is motioning to the referee to let Maestre up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Maestre is rocked!
Maestre misses with a right hand
and Arciniega rattles Maestre with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Maestre tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Arciniega dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Maestre stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alejandro Arciniega!
Alejandro Arciniega is the new super heavyweight champion!
Alejandro Arciniega decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RapidFC 36
Date: Jul 20, 2019

#R1#
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Maestre has cracked Turturro with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Maestre lands another huge swinging hook and Turturro tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Turturro, before Maestre can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Luis Maestre!
Luis Maestre retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Luis Maestre thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RapidFC 32
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1#
Fusi on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#
It looks like James Fusi has been cut.#KD#
Maestre lands a left and a right that send Fusi crashing to the mat, dazed. Maestre thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Fusi is rocked!
Maestre punishes Fusi's body with a nice straight punch.
Fusi is still on wobbly legs! Can Maestre finish him?
Fusi looks winded!
Maestre is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Maestre shuts the power down on Fusi. Lights out, game over! Maestre is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Luis Maestre!
Luis Maestre retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Luis Maestre made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 8
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
Maestre throws a looping overhand right but Fusi ducks down to avoid it.
Fusi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#
It looks like James Fusi has been cut.
Fusi misses with a left hand
enabling Maestre to counter with a crisp jab.
Maestre misses with the combination.
Fusi misses with a looping left.
Maestre looks to land a right hand but Fusi moved out of range.
Fusi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maestre looks to land a left hand but Fusi moved out of range nicely.
Maestre misses with a looping right.
Maestre misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fusi loads up on a big right hand but Maestre slips the punch.
Fusi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maestre stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maestre throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maestre connects with a single shot there.
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!
Fusi moves away from the strike by Maestre. #T1#
Fusi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fusi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fusi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maestre takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maestre throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maestre tries to clinch up but Fusi circles away and keeps his distance.
Maestre misses with a hook
and Fusi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maestre takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice uppercut there from Maestre.#CUT#
That has opened up James Fusi's cut even more.
Maestre lands a nice hook to Fusi's body. Fusi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maestre ducks under a wild hook from Fusi.
Fusi throws a shot from downtown. Maestre moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fusi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maestre avoids the body shot from Fusi.
Maestre scores with a hook to the body. Fusi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Fusi swings for the body but Maestre moves out of range.
Maestre takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fusi throws a body punch but Maestre moves out of range.
Fusi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maestre moves away.
Fusi lands with a right hand.
Maestre moves out of range of the strikes.
Fusi scores with a body shot.
Fusi misses with a looping right.
Fusi throws out a loose jab but Maestre uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Maestre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maestre closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Maestre throws a combination that misses
and Fusi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fusi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fusi misses with a shot to the body
and Maestre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Maestre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fusi.
Maestre misses with a looping right.
Maestre wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maestre is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maestre throws a lazy right hand but Fusi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maestre misses with a hook. Fusi ducked under it nicely.
Fusi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fusi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#
The cut above James Fusi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Maestre misses with a few strikes there.
Fusi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maestre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maestre throws a poor cross that misses
and Fusi counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Fusi.#CL#
Maestre drives through and clinches with Fusi against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Maestre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Maestre lands with an uppercut that bounces Fusi off the cage and back into range.#ROC#
Fusi is rocked!
Maestre cracks Fusi with a hook to the temple - Fusi is on wobbly legs here! Maestre swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Fusi falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Maestre wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Luis Maestre!
Luis Maestre retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Luis Maestre thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 6
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Banks throws a series of punches but Maestre moves out of range.
Maestre throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Banks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maestre scores with a crisp jab that stopped Banks in his tracks.
Luis Maestre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Maestre sends Banks crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Maestre is motioning to the referee to let Banks up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maestre pounces like a tiger and cracks Banks with a vicious hook! Banks is down but not out! Maestre follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Luis Maestre!
Luis Maestre is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Luis Maestre thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RapidFC 22
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Maestre jabs Baba to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Baba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maestre was well out of range. Poor timing from Baba.
Baba doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#KD2#
Maestre lands a left and a right that send Baba crashing to the mat, dazed. Maestre thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Ari Baba has been cut.
Maestre fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Baba is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maestre changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baba tries to get into range but Maestre steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Baba! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Maestre scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luis Maestre!
Luis Maestre thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Invincible II
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
A left and a right from Maestre both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Yul Kropp has been cut.
Kropp takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maestre cracks Kropp with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luis Maestre!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2018

#R1#
A punch combination from Bashinger misses.
Bashinger has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Maestre counters with a crisp one two that drops Bashinger! Maestre thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bashinger to his feet! Bashinger is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Bashinger is rocked!
Bashinger ducks into an uppercut from Maestre and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luis Maestre!
Andrew Bashinger spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back....'.

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