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Event:
DMMA 296 Martin vs Evans
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Maestro misses with a looping right.
A punch combination from Egyptian misses. #CL#
Egyptian has Maestro up against the cage in a clinch.
Maestro can't get the takedown.
Maestro is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Egyptian is defending well.
A short right from Egyptian.
We've been hearing reports that Egyptian has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Egyptian prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ishmael Egyptian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matija Maestro.
Egyptian is leaning against Maestro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD2#
Maestro tightens his grip and picks Egyptian up, before dumping him to the ground. Egyptian manages to land in guard. #SUB#
Egyptian looking for a guillotine here but Maestro defends easily.
Maestro trying to control the position from guard on top but Egyptian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Egyptian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Maestro wants to control from the top but Egyptian keeps moving.
Egyptian seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Maestro content to stall in guard here.
Maestro postures up.
#SUB#
Egyptian escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maestro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Maestro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Egyptian has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maestro has managed to get both his arms back between Egyptian's legs - danger averted.#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.#SUB#
Egyptian isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Maestro stacks Egyptian on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Maestro!
Egyptian is looking to regain half guard here but Maestro keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Maestro tries for a kimura but Egyptian is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Egyptian tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Maestro easily slips into full mount! #T3#
Egyptian is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Maestro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maestro is looking to work his way around to Egyptian's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Egyptian sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Egyptian moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Egyptian keeping moving, preventing Maestro from controlling successfully.
Egyptian has control of Maestro's left arm, preventing Maestro from doing any damage.
Egyptian controls Maestro momentarily but Maestro frees himself.
Maestro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maestro trying to control the position from guard on top but Egyptian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matija Maestro will probably get the nod.
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.#R2##TD#
Egyptian shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Egyptian showed some decent athleticism there.
Maestro has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Egyptian stalling.
Egyptian wants to free his trapped foot but Maestro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Maestro regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian trying to control but Maestro is working from the bottom.
Egyptian tries to free his leg and advance position but Maestro is retaining full guard.
Maestro is pulling down on Egyptian's head. It's preventing any offense from Egyptian, at least for the moment.#T1#
Egyptian forces his way into half guard.
Egyptian takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Egyptian is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maestro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maestro is looking to improve his position.
Egyptian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maestro keeps working.
Maestro wants to control but Egyptian is keeping busy.
Egyptian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maestro can do to turn this around?#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Maestro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Egyptian with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Egyptian wants to pass to mount but Maestro is defending the position.
Maestro is looking for a sweep. Egyptian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maestro is looking to control Egyptian's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maestro avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Egyptian scores with a hook to the body. Maestro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maestro avoids the body shot from Egyptian.
Maestro avoids the body shot from Egyptian.
Egyptian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Maestro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maestro connects with the punch.
Maestro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maestro throws out a powerful jab.#TD2#
Maestro shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Egyptian is defending against the submission attempts here by Maestro.
Egyptian is trying to control but Maestro passes into side control!
Egyptian can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Egyptian is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Maestro trying to control the action but Egyptian is working from the bottom.
Egyptian sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Egyptian with the active half guard here but Maestro passes nicely into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Egyptian wants to control but Maestro postures up.
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 Ishmael Egyptian will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Egyptian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maestro looks to throw the jab but Egyptian is out of range.
Maestro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Egyptian as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Maestro looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Egyptian actively working from the bottom here.
Egyptian wants to sweep but Maestro has passed to side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian is looking for a sweep.
Egyptian sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Maestro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Egyptian is looking for a sweep. Maestro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Egyptian trying to control here.
Egyptian is trying to get back to full guard.
Egyptian slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Maestro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Egyptian is keeping the position for now.
Egyptian keeping moving, preventing Maestro from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maestro passes into half guard.
Maestro prevents Egyptian from improving his position.#SUB2#
Maestro seems to be looking for submissions.
Maestro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Egyptian keeps working.
Egyptian trying to control but Maestro postures up.
Egyptian gets full guard.#T3#
Egyptian trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Maestro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Egyptian escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maestro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Egyptian controls Maestro momentarily but Maestro frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Egyptian lands a jab-cross combination. #T4#
Maestro scores with a shot to the body.
Maestro shoots in looking for a takedown but Egyptian manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maestro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Egyptian throwing a counter right hand but Maestro manages to avoid it.
Egyptian avoids a punch combination nicely.
Egyptian swinging wildly here.
Ishmael Egyptian is winning the standup battle so far.
Egyptian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maestro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Egyptian moves away.
Egyptian swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Egyptian just misses with a punch to the body.
Maestro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Maestro misses.
Maestro scores with a decent looking hook.
Maestro thuds a left hand into Egyptian's body.
Matija Maestro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Egyptian works over Maestro's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Maestro looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Maestro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matija Maestro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maestro has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ishmael Egyptian!
An out of breath Ishmael Egyptian thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
DMMA 285 Doomsday vs Dragneel
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Okoroji fails with a takedown attempt.
Okoroji tries to clinch up
and Maestro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maestro throws a jab but it's blocked by Okoroji.
Yakubu Okoroji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Maestro shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Maestro showed some decent athleticism there.
Maestro is taking a breather. Okoroji says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Okoroji looking for submissions off his back.
Maestro is keen to just control but Okoroji is a slippery customer.#T1#
Maestro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Okoroji looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Okoroji looking for submissions off his back.
Maestro trying to pass the guard but Okoroji defending well.
Okoroji is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Okoroji with the active half guard here but Maestro passes nicely into side control.
Maestro taking a breather here. #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.
Maestro gets to mount! Okoroji was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Maestro tries to control but Okoroji wriggling away.
Okoroji gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Maestro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Okoroji has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maestro prevents Okoroji from improving his position.#T3##SUB2#
Okoroji looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Okoroji is trying to get back to full guard.
Maestro wants to pass to mount but Okoroji is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Maestro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Okoroji looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maestro works his foot free and advances to mount.
Okoroji is looking to improve his position but Maestro isn't that keen on the idea.
Okoroji keeps trying to improve his position.
Okoroji is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maestro trying to control but Okoroji is having none of it.
Okoroji sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matija Maestro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Okoroji. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Okoroji.
Maestro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okoroji moves away.
Okoroji tries to clinch there but Maestro circles away.
Okoroji misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Maestro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Okoroji's guard.
Maestro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Maestro is looking to stall here but Okoroji recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Okoroji is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Okoroji looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Maestro has picked Okoroji up and slammed him! Okoroji can't keep hold of the triangle and Maestro manages to pass to side control!
Maestro wants to control but Okoroji is keeping him busy.
Okoroji is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Maestro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okoroji keeps working.
Okoroji tries to buck Maestro off but Maestro is having none of it.
Maestro moves into full mount!
Maestro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Okoroji is looking to escape.
Maestro controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Okoroji gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Okoroji looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Okoroji looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Okoroji is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maestro pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Okoroji looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Maestro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Maestro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Maestro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maestro is looking to take a break and control but Okoroji is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maestro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Okoroji knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Maestro moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Okoroji.
Okoroji is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Maestro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Okoroji, who protects the arm well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matija Maestro dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Maestro scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Maestro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okoroji keeps working. #SUB#
Maestro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Okoroji has escaped the position, nice work there.
Maestro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okoroji keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoroji is trying to work for a sweep but Maestro has mounted him!
Okoroji is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
Maestro controlling the position easily from mount.
Okoroji keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maestro trying to control but Okoroji is having none of it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Maestro is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Okoroji to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Okoroji shrugs it off. #SUB#
Maestro is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Okoroji is surviving well by controlling Maestro's body position as best he can.
Okoroji tries to improve his position but instead Maestro has taken his back!
Okoroji breaks Maestro's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Okoroji looking to pass the guard.
Maestro pulls Okoroji in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Okoroji trying to move into half guard but instead Maestro has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Okoroji has his foot on Maestro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maestro works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Okoroji looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Okoroji keeping moving, preventing Maestro from controlling successfully.
Maestro's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Okoroji looking for a guillotine here but Maestro defends easily.
Okoroji keeping full guard, as Maestro tries to pass.
Yakubu Okoroji has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maestro stays in close to Okoroji's body and controls the position.
Maestro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okoroji can do to turn this around?
Okoroji keeping full guard, as Maestro tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maestro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matija Maestro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maestro 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matija Maestro!
After winning the bout, Matija Maestro thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
DMMA 277 NYE
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Maestro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keenan Jr slips a jab and a cross from Maestro.
Keenan Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Maestro throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Keenan Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Keenan Jr.
Maestro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Maestro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Keenan Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Maestro has double underhooks. #BC#
Keenan Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Keenan Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maestro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Keenan Jr is fending him off so far but Maestro persists. Nope, Keenan Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Gareth Keenan Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matija Maestro.
Keenan Jr misses with a combination
and Maestro counters with a nice body shot.
Matija Maestro 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.
Keenan Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maestro throws a good cross that connects.
#T1##TD2#
Maestro drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Keenan Jr seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Keenan Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maestro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Keenan Jr has control of Maestro's left arm, preventing Maestro from doing any damage.
Maestro trying to control but Keenan Jr is working from the bottom.
Keenan Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keenan Jr is controlling Maestro's posture.
Maestro advances position into side control!#T2#
Keenan Jr trying his best to control but Maestro has mounted him.
Maestro wants to control the pace but Keenan Jr is squirming around nicely.
Keenan Jr is working to get back to half guard.
Keenan Jr wants to hold on but Maestro pushes him away.
Keenan Jr is looking to improve his position but Maestro isn't that keen on the idea.
Maestro wants to control the pace but Keenan Jr is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Keenan Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Maestro has a good base and remains in mount.
Maestro content just to control the position here.
Keenan Jr is squirming around, avoiding Maestro's attempts to control the action.
Keenan Jr wants to hold on but Maestro pushes him away.
Keenan Jr is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maestro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maestro tries to control but Keenan Jr wriggling away. #SUB2#
Maestro goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Keenan Jr turns into him and now he's in Maestro's guard.
Maestro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keenan Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Maestro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matija Maestro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Keenan Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Keenan Jr tries to move into range but Maestro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Keenan Jr tries to clinch but Maestro moves out of range.
Keenan Jr slips under a jab from Maestro.#CL#
Keenan Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Maestro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Keenan Jr or not.
Keenan Jr misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Maestro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Keenan Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan Jr with a nice calf kick.
Maestro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keenan Jr.
Maestro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Keenan Jr as he jumps to the side.
Keenan Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Maestro throws a lazy right hand but Keenan Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maestro connects with a right hand. Keenan Jr shakes it off.
Matija Maestro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maestro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Keenan Jr but Keenan Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Keenan Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Keenan Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gareth Keenan Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maestro cracks a nice hook into Keenan Jr's ribs.
A jab lands there for Maestro.
Keenan Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Maestro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maestro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gareth Keenan Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matija Maestro.#T2#
Keenan Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Maestro circles away.
Keenan Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Keenan Jr drops his hands momentarily and Maestro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maestro.
Keenan Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Maestro scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keenan Jr is looking to control Maestro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Keenan Jr avoid being mounted?
Maestro is taking a breather. Keenan Jr says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Maestro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Keenan Jr tries to get to full guard but Maestro has control of the leg.
Keenan Jr is in trouble now - Maestro has advanced to mount!
Maestro with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Maestro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Keenan Jr is looking to escape.
Keenan Jr is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Keenan Jr wants to control but Maestro is having none of it.
Maestro controlling the pace for now.
Keenan Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Matija Maestro has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maestro avoids the attempt from Keenan Jr to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matija Maestro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Keenan Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Maestro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keenan Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Keenan Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Maestro counters with a two punch combo.
Keenan Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Keenan Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Keenan Jr tries to clinch up.
Maestro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maestro. Keenan Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestro misses with an uppercut. Keenan Jr saw that one coming.
Keenan Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Maestro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keenan Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keenan Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gareth Keenan Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Maestro fails with the takedown
and Maestro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maestro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Keenan Jr lands with a good body shot.
Maestro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan Jr throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Maestro counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Maestro passes Keenan Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Maestro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Keenan Jr defends it well.
Maestro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keenan Jr keeps working. #T2##SUB2#
Maestro is looking for a kimura but Keenan Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maestro to get the leverage.
Keenan Jr trying to hold on to Maestro's head to control him but Maestro postures up.
Maestro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Maestro is trying to control. Keenan Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maestro content to control rather than advance.
Keenan Jr tries to roll over but Maestro keeps him under control.#T3#
Keenan Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Keenan Jr keeping full guard, as Maestro tries to pass.
Maestro preventing the sweep.
Maestro wants to control from the top but Keenan Jr keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maestro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gareth Keenan Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maestro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gareth Keenan Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matija Maestro.#TD2#
Maestro feints and as Keenan Jr raises his hands in defense, Maestro changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Keenan Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Keenan Jr is working for a kimura but Maestro is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maestro trying to hold on to Keenan Jr's head to control him but Keenan Jr postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matija Maestro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maestro winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matija Maestro!
A very excited looking Matija Maestro 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. |
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Event:
OFK 323 - Burrows Vs Heimo
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Vuce tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maestro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maestro misses with a takedown attempt - Vuce sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vuce doesn't manage to clinch there - Maestro circles away.
Maestro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vuce fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maestro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vuce connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Vuce tries to sprawl but Maestro drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Vuce is looking for a sweep. Maestro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vuce misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T1##SUB2#
Vuce is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maestro pulls his head out easily.
Maestro is looking to advance position but Vuce won't allow it.
Maestro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Vuce looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Maestro gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Maestro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vuce is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vuce is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Maestro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vuce knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Maestro swings around for an armbar but Vuce sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Maestro's guard.#T3#
Vuce postures up and lands a big shot to Maestro's brow.
Maestro wants to improve his position but instead Vuce has moved into half guard.
Maestro is trying to get back to full guard.
Vuce sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maestro defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maestro wants to get back to full guard.
Vuce is thwarting Maestro's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vuce takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Maestro trying to hold on to Vuce's head to control him but Vuce postures up.
Vuce thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maestro's head.
We've been informed that Vuce has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vuce is thwarting Maestro's attempts to control the position.
Maestro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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 Matija Maestro will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Maestro throws a body shot but no joy.
Maestro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vuce tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maestro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maestro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Maestro cracks Vuce with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matija Maestro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vuce shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maestro shoots in looking for a takedown but Vuce manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maestro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vuce looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vuce. Vuce circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Danga de danga de dang - Maestro scores with a four punch combination!
Maestro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vuce tries to clinch up but Maestro circles away and keeps his distance.
Maestro punishes Vuce's body with a nice straight punch.
Vuce keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vuce tries to counter with a clinch but Maestro shakes him off and moves away.
Vuce uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maestro.
#TD#
Maestro shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vuce napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Maestro tries for a kimura but Vuce is defending well.
Vuce tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maestro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Maestro is staying tight to Vuce's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Maestro advances to full mount.
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!
Vuce is wriggling around trying to escape.
Maestro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Maestro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Vuce is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Maestro controlling the pace for now.
Maestro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vuce can do to turn this around?
Vuce has given up his back. Will we see Maestro going for some submissions?
Vuce is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Maestro off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vuce trying to get back to his feet but Maestro is in full control for now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Maestro controlling the positon.
I really don't envy Vuce right now.
Matija Maestro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matija Maestro dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Maestro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vuce moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matija Maestro is winning the standup battle so far.
Maestro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vuce swivels and escapes.
Maestro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vuce throws a counter combo.
Maestro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vuce tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vuce wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Maestro fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vuce to the ground. Maestro is now in Vuce's guard.#T1#
Maestro tries to free his leg and advance position but Vuce is retaining full guard.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Maestro is pushing down on Vuce's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vuce is fighting to maintain full guard but Maestro has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Maestro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maestro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vuce!
Matija Maestro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Maestro controlling from mount.
Maestro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vuce is looking to escape.
Vuce has given up his back. Will we see Maestro going for some submissions?
Maestro slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T3#
Vuce can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Maestro working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Vuce is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Maestro has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Vuce taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matija Maestro!
Matija Maestro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Bellicose XXVIII
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
#R1#
A jab from Maestro finds it's way through Pendragon's defenses.
Pendragon wants to clinch up but Maestro keeps it at a distance.
Pendragon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maestro staying out of range there.
Pendragon walks into a stiff left hand from Maestro.
Maestro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pendragon's hands.
Maestro checks a low kick from Pendragon.
Pendragon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maestro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pendragon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maestro counters with a nice uppercut.
Maestro slips a straight right by Pendragon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pendragon scores with a three punch combo!
Pendragon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maestro slips under a jab.
Maestro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pendragon moves away.
Pendragon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maestro. #T1#
Maestro with a poor takedown
and Pendragon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pendragon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lewis Pendragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matija Maestro.
Pendragon tries to clinch up but Maestro circles away and keeps his distance.
Pendragon stuffs the takedown attempt from Maestro. Maestro gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Pendragon closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Maestro jumps into guard, dragging Pendragon to the mat.
Pendragon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Maestro is proving hard to escape from.
Pendragon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pendragon wants to pass to mount but Maestro is defending the position. #T2#
Maestro trying to control here.
Pendragon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maestro keeps working.
Pendragon slows the pace down in half guard.
Maestro works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Maestro is looking for a triangle but Pendragon pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Maestro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pendragon controls the pace.
Maestro is pulling down on Pendragon's head to control his posture.
Pendragon preventing the sweep.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lewis Pendragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pendragon throws a right hand that Maestro ducks under and follows up with a left that Maestro also avoids with ease.
Pendragon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maestro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pendragon to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
Maestro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maestro misses the jab.
Pendragon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maestro.
Maestro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pendragon throws out the jab.
Pendragon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maestro.
It looked like Pendragon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maestro.
Pendragon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pendragon throws a leg kick
and Pendragon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Maestro closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pendragon did well to prevent Maestro getting side control.
Pendragon makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pendragon leaves Maestro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maestro slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Pendragon dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Maestro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pendragon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Pendragon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maestro shoots in for a takedown but Pendragon shows good takedown defense.
Pendragon appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pendragon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maestro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lewis Pendragon is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Maestro looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pendragon pushes Maestro off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestro looks to land a right hand but Pendragon moved out of range.
Pendragon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pendragon lands with a kick to the temple. Maestro shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T1#
A shot to the liver by Maestro. Beautiful body shot.
Pendragon doesn't manage to clinch there - Maestro circles away.
Pendragon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pendragon looks to throw the jab but Maestro is out of range.
Maestro shoots in but no luck this time.
Maestro ducks under a wild hook from Pendragon.
Pendragon tries to clinch but Maestro is having none of it.
Pendragon looks to throw the jab but Maestro is out of range. #TD2#
Maestro closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pendragon quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Maestro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pendragon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maestro. #SUB2#
Maestro is working for a kimura but Pendragon is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
Maestro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Maestro seems to be looking for submissions.
Maestro controlling the action here.#T3#
Maestro trying to control from half guard but Pendragon is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maestro stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pendragon stuffs the takedown.
Lewis Pendragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matija Maestro.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Good exchange - Pendragon coming out on top.
Pendragon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maestro can do to turn this around?
Maestro has his takedown stuffed
and Pendragon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pendragon throws an overhand right that lands on Maestro's shoulder, as Maestro tries to avoid the shot.
Pendragon ducks under a wild hook from Maestro.
A low kick lands for Pendragon.
Pendragon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maestro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pendragon.
Pendragon tries to clinch up but Maestro circles away and keeps his distance.
Pendragon throws a hook to the side of Maestro's head but Maestro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lewis Pendragon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maestro throws an overhand right that lands on Pendragon's shoulder, as Pendragon tries to avoid the shot.
Pendragon cracks Maestro with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab from Pendragon misses.
Maestro sizes up Pendragon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Pendragon dominated that second round.
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.#R3#
Pendragon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pendragon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maestro feints the counter takedown.
Pendragon ducks under a wild hook from Maestro.
Pendragon throws a sloppy head kick and Maestro moves out of range easily.
Pendragon throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Maestro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pendragon's guard.
Pendragon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maestro trying to control but Pendragon is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pendragon wants to stand but Maestro is controlling the position.
Pendragon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Matija Maestro has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Maestro looking to pass the guard.
Pendragon is looking to stand up but Maestro isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Maestro advances to half guard.
Maestro passes into side control, despite Pendragon's attempt to control the position.
Maestro controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Let's hope that Maestro 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.
Pendragon is not content to let Maestro control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pendragon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Maestro will feel that in the morning.
Sloppy strikes from Pendragon. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Maestro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pendragon scores with a hook.
Maestro just misses with a punch to the body.
Maestro lands with a right hand.
Pendragon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maestro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pendragon moves away.
Maestro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maestro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pendragon.
Maestro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pendragon doesn't seem bothered though.
Pendragon misses the jab.
Nice body punch from Maestro.
A low kick from Pendragon misses
and Maestro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maestro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pendragon.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Pendragon.
Maestro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pendragon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maestro.
Pendragon appears to be looking for a big counter.
Maestro fails with a takedown attempt.
Maestro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pendragon.
Maestro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An inside leg kick lands from Pendragon.
Pendragon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pendragon throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Lewis Pendragon did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Pendragon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Pendragon lands with an overhand left.
Maestro swats away the attempt to clinch by Pendragon.
And Maestro tries to counter it with a takedown but Pendragon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pendragon moves in looking to clinch but Maestro pushes him off.
Pendragon swings widly with a right hand
and Maestro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maestro keeps the fight on the outside.
Pendragon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maestro.
Maestro dives in and grabs Pendragon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pendragon pushes down on Maestro's head and hops out.
Pendragon throws a hook but Maestro avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maestro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pendragon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maestro somewhat.
Lewis Pendragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matija Maestro.#T1#
Pendragon lands with a straight right. Maestro didn't see that one coming.
Maestro misses with a wild body shot.
Pendragon misses the body punch #TD2#
and Maestro counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pendragon!
Maestro working away.
Pendragon is trying to buck Maestro off.
Pendragon stops Maestro from passing to mount.
Maestro has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T2#
Maestro tries to control but Pendragon wriggling away.
Pendragon has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Maestro's lack of action.
Maestro prevents Pendragon from standing back up.
Maestro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pendragon!
Maestro looking to control but Pendragon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Maestro moves to the back position. #SUB2#
Maestro working for a choke but Pendragon is defending well.
Maestro tries to keep control of the position but Pendragon is staying busy.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
I really don't envy Pendragon right now.
#SUB2#
Maestro tightening his grip on Pendragon, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Maestro is persistently looking for the submission but Pendragon is defending it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Pendragon right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matija Maestro dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5##TD2#
Maestro scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pendragon is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pendragon works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestro won't allow Pendragon to get back to his feet.
Maestro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pendragon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maestro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pendragon.
#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Maestro. Those never looked like landing.
Maestro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maestro cracks Pendragon with a good jab.
Pendragon throws a hook to the side of Maestro's head but Maestro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maestro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maestro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maestro throws a body punch but Pendragon moves out of range.
Maestro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pendragon doesn't seem bothered though.
Maestro swats away the attempt to clinch by Pendragon.
Maestro avoids the head kick by Pendragon.
#T2#
Pendragon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pendragon enables Maestro to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pendragon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Maestro forces his way into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pendragon is refusing to be controlled, as Maestro sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Maestro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pendragon wants to improve his position but Maestro is controlling well.
#T3##SUB2#
Maestro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Matija Maestro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maestro trying to control the pace. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Maestro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pendragon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maestro passes Pendragon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maestro controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matija Maestro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pendragon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 47:48
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lewis Pendragon!
Lewis Pendragon retains his featherweight title! |
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Event:
Bellicose XX
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Maestro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pendragon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maestro punishes Pendragon's body with a nice straight punch.
Maestro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pendragon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maestro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pendragon circles away quickly and effectively.
Pendragon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pendragon misses with a left hand #TD#
and Maestro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pendragon kicks off Maestro and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Maestro fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pendragon to the ground. Maestro is now in Pendragon's guard.
Maestro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Maestro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Pendragon wants to stand but Maestro is controlling the position.
Pendragon keeping moving, preventing Maestro from controlling successfully.
Maestro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pendragon managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maestro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pendragon misses with a looping right.
Pendragon dips to his left and cracks Maestro with an uppercut!
Maestro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab, jab by Pendragon - just one landing.
Maestro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pendragon can pounce on him.
#TD#
Maestro closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pendragon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Maestro off and has taken his back!
Pendragon is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T3#
Maestro trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Maestro is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Nap or Tap, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Pendragon is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Maestro tries to escape the position.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maestro is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pendragon.
Pendragon keeps control of the position as Maestro tries to break free.
Maestro just trying to survive but Pendragon is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Maestro is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pendragon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pendragon missing with punches from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Pendragon dominated that round.
That's time! Maestro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Pendragon is looking to chop away at Maestro's legs.
Pendragon slaps away a takedown attempt from Maestro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Maestro throws a body punch but Pendragon moves out of range.
Maestro swings for the body but Pendragon moves out of range.
Pendragon looks to throw the jab but Maestro is out of range.
Pendragon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maestro shoots in for a takedown but Pendragon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lewis Pendragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maestro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pendragon was well out of range. Poor timing from Maestro.
Pendragon tries to move into range but Maestro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pendragon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestro on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Maestro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pendragon sprawls well. Pendragon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maestro gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matija Maestro. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Pendragon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD#
Maestro looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pendragon tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Maestro manages to move to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pendragon is trying to escape the mount.
Maestro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pendragon is looking to escape.
Pendragon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Pendragon has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Maestro's lack of action.
Pendragon tries to get to full guard but Maestro has control of the leg.
Maestro stalling. #SUB#
Maestro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pendragon defends it well. #T3#
Pendragon is staying active underneath Maestro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maestro prevents Pendragon from standing back up.
Pendragon trying to control here.
Maestro not doing much here.
#SUB#
Maestro seems to be looking for submissions.
Pendragon has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Maestro controlling the action here. #SUB#
Maestro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Maestro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pendragon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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 Matija Maestro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Maestro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Maestro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maestro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pendragon defends well and Maestro ends up having to push Pendragon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pendragon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pendragon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Maestro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maestro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maestro is looking for a takedown.
Maestro prevents a body shot from Pendragon.
Pendragon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maestro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maestro tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matija Maestro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pendragon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maestro is working for takedown but Pendragon is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pendragon.#BC2#
Pendragon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pendragon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maestro. #T1#
Pendragon misses with a hook. Maestro ducked under it nicely.
Maestro is looking to wear down Pendragon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pendragon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maestro.
Maestro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD#
Maestro manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pendragon on his heels. He'll look to pass Pendragon's guard now, I'm sure.
Pendragon managing to control the position.
Maestro trying to control the position from guard on top but Pendragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pendragon tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Pendragon keeping moving, preventing Maestro from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Maestro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pendragon was well out of range. Poor timing from Maestro.
Pendragon throws a body shot but no joy.
Maestro closes the distance and clinches up with Pendragon, looking for a takedown. Maestro pushes Pendragon against the cage but Pendragon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pendragon throws out a counter right but Maestro avoids it with no problem.
Maestro scores with a jab.
Maestro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Pendragon tries to close the distance and clinch but Maestro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pendragon missing with a left hand there. Maestro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maestro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice shot by Maestro.
Pendragon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maestro swings for the body but Pendragon moves out of range.
Maestro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pendragon sprawls well. Pendragon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maestro gets slowly back to his feet.
Pendragon is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Maestro misses the target.
Nice cross by Pendragon.
Lewis Pendragon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Maestro closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pendragon to the mat! Pendragon manages to get full guard.
Pendragon is wriggling around but Maestro manages to pass to half guard.
#T4##REVB#
Maestro is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pendragon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maestro is working away from the top position though.
Maestro wants to take a breather but Pendragon is having none of it. #SUB#
Maestro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pendragon sees it coming and defends easily.
Maestro is thwarting Pendragon's attempts to control the position.
Maestro trying to control the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Matija Maestro did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Maestro misses with an uppercut.
Pendragon stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Maestro shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pendragon manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Pendragon misses with a wild body shot.
Maestro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maestro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maestro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pendragon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maestro tries to counter with a takedown but Pendragon is quick to defend against it.
Maestro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pendragon moves away.
Pendragon lands with a nice body kick.
Lewis Pendragon seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Maestro lands a nice looking body shot.
Maestro lands a jab-cross combination.
Pendragon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maestro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pendragon.
Pendragon cracks Maestro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Maestro.
Pendragon is trying to control Maestro's posture but Maestro avoids it. #SUB#
Maestro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pendragon tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pendragon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Maestro wants to take a breather but Pendragon is having none of it.
Pendragon is looking to control Maestro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pendragon avoid being mounted?
Maestro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pendragon keeps working. #T3#
Pendragon is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maestro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maestro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pendragon.
Pendragon throws a low kick, looking for Maestro's leg but Maestro calmly moves out of range.
Maestro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pendragon doesn't seem bothered though.
Pendragon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maestro slips a jab from Pendragon.#T4#
Maestro throws a combination that misses
and Pendragon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maestro ducks under a wild hook from Pendragon.
Maestro ducks under a wild hook from Pendragon.
Maestro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Maestro loads up on a big right hand but Pendragon slips the punch.
Maestro slips under a jab from Pendragon.
Maestro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pendragon misses with a combination
and Pendragon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Pendragon.
Pendragon throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#It looks like Matija Maestro has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Maestro.
An inside leg kick lands from Pendragon.
Pendragon is looking to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Pendragon dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Matija Maestro's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Maestro throws a hook but Pendragon avoids it easily.
Pendragon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maestro lands a jab to Pendragon's midsection.
Maestro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pendragon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maestro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pendragon.
Maestro with a jab.
Pendragon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maestro blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestro misses the shot to the body.
Pendragon tries to clinch but Maestro is having none of it.
Pendragon throws a hook but Maestro blocks it.
Maestro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pendragon can pounce on him.
Pendragon looks to score with a jab to the body but Maestro is just out of range.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Pendragon.
Pendragon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pendragon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Maestro!
Pendragon throws a leg kick
and Maestro counters with a right hand to the body. #TD#
Maestro changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pendragon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Maestro is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Pendragon's shoulder. That is not cool.
Pendragon stops Maestro from passing to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maestro trying to control the position but Pendragon is working away.
Pendragon tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Maestro trying to control the action but Pendragon is working from the bottom.
Pendragon tries to buck Maestro off but Maestro is having none of it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Maestro tries to move to mount but Pendragon blocks the move with his legs. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pendragon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maestro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pendragon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maestro.
Pendragon misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Maestro counters with a takedown into side control. #T3#
Pendragon tries to bench press Maestro off him but Maestro keeps the position.
Maestro staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.#SUB#
Maestro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Maestro tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Maestro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pendragon, who protects the arm well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matija Maestro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maestro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 48:49
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 48:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lewis Pendragon!
Lewis Pendragon is the new featherweight champion! |
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Event:
Bellicose VIII
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Maestro misses with a two punch combination.
Wilson ducks under a wild hook from Maestro.
A nice side step and Wilson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maestro misses the jab.
Wilson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wilson lands the left hand.
Wilson tries to clinch
and Maestro counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wilson misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Maestro counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wilson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wilson tries a knee to the head but Maestro blocks it.
Wilson misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Maestro has clasped his hands together around Wilson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wilson looking for a sweep but Maestro has passed into full mount! Oh no!#SUB#
Maestro working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Wilson turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Maestro off and cradles Wilson's limp body as Maestro celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Matija Maestro!
Matija Maestro is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Matija Maestro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC Fight Night 6
Date: Oct 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Matija Maestro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Adam Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Johnson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maestro (0) vs (2) Johnson
Maestro works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maestro seems keen to control Johnson's posture.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Maestro is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Maestro has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maestro (2) vs (2) Johnson#SUB2#
Johnson is looking to cinch up a triangle. Maestro throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Johnson's body to avoid the submission. Johnson has instead reached around Maestro's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Johnson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Adam Johnson!
An out of breath Adam Johnson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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LAFC 52
Date: Sep 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Maestro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kay throws a hook but Maestro avoids it easily.
Kay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kay tries to clinch
and Maestro counters with a nice body shot.
Kay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maestro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kay closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maestro circles away.
Maestro clobbers Kay with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kay shoots and misses
and Maestro counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Maestro feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Maestro passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kay 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kay tries to improve position but can't.
Kay is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Maestro is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Maestro wants to control the pace but Kay is squirming around nicely.
Kay is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Maestro avoids the attempt from Kay to control.
Maestro controlling from mount.
Kay regains half guard.#SUB#
Maestro is working for a kimura but Kay is defending it quite comfortably.
Kay wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maestro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Kay actively working from the bottom here.
Kay wants to improve his position but Maestro is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Kay looking for submissions off his back.
Maestro controlling the action here.#T3##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maestro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kay regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maestro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Kay looking for subs off his back but Maestro has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maestro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Maestro is looking to take a break and control but Kay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kay looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kay moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matija Maestro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Maestro lands a two punch combo.
Kay takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maestro cracks Kay with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Maestro misses the target.
Maestro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kay takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kay doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maestro looks to land a right hand but Kay moved out of range.
Maestro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kay can do to turn this around?
Nice defenses there by Maestro.
Kay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maestro moves away.
Maestro lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kay takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matija Maestro is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Kay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maestro.
Maestro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kay fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD#
Maestro closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Maestro lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Kay looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Kay has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Maestro is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kay.
Maestro staying calm.#T2#
Maestro advances to full mount.
Kay is desperately trying to improve his position but Maestro has a good base and remains in mount.
Kay is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maestro controlling the pace for now.
Maestro manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kay to take his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T3##SUB#
Maestro is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kay is defending well though. Maestro let's go of the attempt for now.
Kay is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Maestro working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Kay is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Maestro has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Kay taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matija Maestro!
Matija Maestro retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Matija Maestro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
LAFC Vegas 2
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Maestro scores with a body shot.
Christoph takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maestro 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.
Christoph looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maestro throws a good cross that connects.
Maestro throws a shot from downtown. Christoph moves away and avoids it.
Christoph is looking for a counter combo.
Christoph throws a body punch but Maestro moves out of range. #TD2#
Maestro drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Christoph stops Maestro from passing to mount.
Maestro wants to control but Christoph is keeping him busy.
Maestro tries to move to mount but Christoph blocks the move with his legs. #T1#
Christoph trying to remain calm as Maestro controls from the top position.
Christoph tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maestro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Maestro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maestro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Christoph tries to buck Maestro off but Maestro is having none of it.
Maestro tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Christoph's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Maestro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Christoph, who protects the arm well.
Christoph trying to control but Maestro flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Maestro biding his time, controlling Christoph. #SUB2#
Maestro looking for the choke from the back. #T3#
Christoph trying to control the action but Maestro just sinks the hooks in.
Christoph staying busy and making it hard for Maestro to control.
Christoph trying to control the hands but Maestro breaks the grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Maestro is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Christoph defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Maestro not allowing Christoph to control his hands. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Christoph turns into Maestro and is now in his guard.
Maestro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Christoph is one step ahead there.
Maestro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Christoph pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maestro is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maestro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matija Maestro 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#
Christoph throws out a loose jab but Maestro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matija Maestro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maestro connects with a body shot.
Christoph misses with a low kick.
Christoph on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maestro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Christoph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maestro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#It looks like Matija Maestro has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christoph avoids the body shot from Maestro.
Christoph loads up on a big right hand but Maestro slips the punch.
Maestro feints the counter takedown.
Christoph throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #TD2#
Maestro shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Christoph is trying to defend but Maestro finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T1#
Christoph is trying to control but Maestro manages to pass to mount!
Christoph working to try and regain half guard.
Maestro trying to control but Christoph is having none of it.
Maestro controlling from mount. #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.#SUB2#
Maestro looking for a guillotine from mount but Christoph is having none of it.
Maestro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Maestro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Christoph is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Christoph working to try and regain half guard.
Maestro pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T3#
Maestro looking to control but Christoph is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Christoph tries to lock up and control but Maestro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Christoph is wriggling around trying to escape.
Christoph wants to control but Maestro is having none of it.
Christoph is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Maestro trying to control but Christoph is having none of it.
Christoph stops Maestro from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Maestro avoids the attempt from Christoph to control.
Christoph sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christoph trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matija Maestro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matija Maestro's cut.
That's time! Christoph's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Maestro throws a shot to the body.
Christoph has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Christoph there as he acknowledges the shot.
Christoph takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maestro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maestro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Christoph misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Christoph.
Matija Maestro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Christoph defending well as Maestro loads up on a big left hand.
Donk. Maestro catches Christoph right on the button with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Christoph misses the target. #T1#
Maestro misses with a body shot.
Christoph is looking to counter punch.
Christoph throws a solid leg kick but Maestro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Christoph.
Maestro feints the counter takedown.
Christoph scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maestro looks to throw the jab but Christoph is out of range.
Maestro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christoph throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maestro on the side of the head.
Maestro looks to score with a jab to the body but Christoph is just out of range.
Christoph on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice takedown defense from Christoph. No joy for Maestro on that attempt.
Maestro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Christoph swivels and escapes.
Christoph thinks about countering with a head kick.#T2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Maestro.
Christoph looks to score with a jab to the body but Maestro is just out of range.
Maestro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Christoph takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maestro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christoph with a nice cross.
Maestro takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Christoph takes a shot right to the bread basket.#KD#
Christoph drops Maestro with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Maestro looks back up at him and smiles so Christoph waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Maestro is rocked!
Maestro misses with a hook.
Christoph looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Christoph throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maestro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Christoph defends it well.#T3#
Christoph misses with a looping right.
Maestro steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Christoph. That one must have hurt.
Maestro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Christoph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maestro.
Maestro misses the shot to the body.
Maestro just misses with a punch to the body.
Maestro just misses with a punch to the body.
Christoph takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maestro blocks the body kick.
#T4#
Christoph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Christoph tries to land a front kick but Maestro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maestro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christoph.
Maestro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christoph.
Christoph swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A combination from Christoph does no damage.
Maestro connects with a body shot that sends Christoph's belly button to the back.
Christoph lands with a slapping head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christoph throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maestro scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Christoph closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Cynical Christoph did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Matija Maestro's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Maestro scores with a punch to the head.
Christoph misses with a hook.
And Maestro tries to counter it with a takedown but Christoph pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Christoph keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maestro.
Maestro throws a nice looking combination but Christoph bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maestro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Christoph at a distance.
Christoph ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maestro moves away.
Maestro misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestro slips a straight right by Christoph.
Maestro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christoph was well out of range. Poor timing from Maestro.#T1#
Christoph dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Christoph scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maestro in his tracks.
Christoph gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maestro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Christoph stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maestro blocks a jab.
Good exchange - Christoph coming out on top.#CUT#That has opened up Matija Maestro's cut even more.
Christoph throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maestro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Christoph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christoph moves away from the strike by Maestro.
Christoph swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maestro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Maestro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maestro misses with a takedown
and Christoph makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maestro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Christoph swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maestro scores with a decent looking hook.
Maestro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maestro misses with a body shot
enabling Christoph to counter with a crisp jab.
Christoph misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T3#
Maestro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Christoph sprawls well. Christoph wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maestro gets slowly back to his feet.
Christoph tried to counter with a leg kick but Maestro avoided it.
Christoph throws a hook but Maestro avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Maestro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Christoph dodges the punch combination from Maestro.
Christoph uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maestro.
Maestro misses with a series of wild punches.
Christoph jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T4#
Christoph ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Christoph fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Christoph scores with a push kick.
Sloppy strikes from Maestro. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Christoph was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maestro.
Maestro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christoph lands with a straight right. Maestro didn't see that one coming.
Maestro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maestro misses with a hook
and Christoph counters with a series of strikes. Maestro will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maestro 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 fourth round but I would say that Cynical Christoph will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matija Maestro'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. This is the final round!#R5#
Maestro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christoph moves away.
Maestro misses with a lunging right hand
and Christoph counters with a left to the body.
Maestro thuds his right hand into Christoph's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Christoph moves forwards but Maestro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Christoph throws a looping overhand right but Maestro ducks down to avoid it.
Christoph looks to land a left hand but Maestro moved out of range nicely.
Maestro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab lands there for Maestro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christoph misses with a hook. Maestro ducked under it nicely.
Maestro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christoph counters with an inside leg kick.
Maestro scores with a sloppy right hand. Christoph should have avoided that one. #T1#
Christoph looks to land a body kick but Maestro moved away.
Christoph keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Christoph misses with a low kick as Maestro jumps back.
Nice body punch from Christoph.
Christoph takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Christoph throws a head kick but Maestro moves out of range.
Maestro darts in looking for a takedown but Christoph gets double underhooks and turns Maestro into the cage.
Christoph throws a quick counter kick to the body but Maestro avoids it.
Christoph goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Maestro throws a body punch but Christoph moves out of range.
Christoph waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maestro.
A slow jab from Christoph misses its intended target.
Jab, jab by Maestro - just one landing.
Maestro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maestro digs a good body shot into Christoph's ribs.
Christoph misses with an uppercut
letting Maestro counter with a right hand.
Christoph throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maestro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christoph takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Maestro moves out of range of the body kick from Christoph.
Christoph misses with a head kick.
Christoph scores with a push kick.
Maestro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christoph.
Christoph looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maestro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maestro looks to throw the jab but Christoph is out of range.
Maestro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maestro blocks a head kick by Christoph.
Maestro throws a counter combo.#T4#
Christoph throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maestro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christoph throws the left hand but Maestro avoids the punch easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Christoph.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christoph. Maestro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christoph takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#TD2#
Maestro scores with a takedown into Christoph's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maestro trying to control but Christoph is working from the bottom.
Christoph controls Maestro momentarily but Maestro frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matija Maestro.
Well Maestro 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 47:49
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matija Maestro!
Matija Maestro is the new lightweight champion!
Matija Maestro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
LAFC Vegas
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Yung Gai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sum Yung Gai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maestro shoots for a takedown but Yung Gai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Yung Gai has closed the distance and engaged Maestro in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maestro.
Maestro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maestro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yung Gai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matija Maestro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yung Gai lands a really nice looking cross but Maestro seems unphased.
Yung Gai 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.
Maestro moves out of range of the strikes.
Maestro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yung Gai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yung Gai misses with a body shot
and Maestro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yung Gai thinking.
Maestro moves out of range as Yung Gai strikes.
Yung Gai pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Yung Gai just misses with a punch to the body.
Maestro lands with a straight right. Yung Gai didn't see that one coming.
Maestro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Nap or Tap in the buildup to the fight.
Maestro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Yung Gai counters by moving into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Yung Gai.
Maestro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maestro is looking to take this one to the mat.
Maestro wants a takedown.
Maestro tries to pull guard but Yung Gai won't allow it.
Maestro is working for takedown but Yung Gai is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yung Gai lands a body shot.
Maestro tries to pull guard but Yung Gai holds him up against the cage and eventually Maestro drops back down to his feet.
Maestro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yung Gai.
Maestro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yung Gai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maestro.#T2#
Maestro connects with a body shot.
Yung Gai misses with a lunging right hand
and Maestro counters with a stiff right hand.
Yung Gai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maestro.
Maestro goes for a double leg but Yung Gai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yung Gai continues to drive forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maestro has Yung Gai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yung Gai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maestro is trying to pull guard but Yung Gai has him pressed against the cage.
Maestro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yung Gai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Maestro drives through with a takedown into Yung Gai's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Yung Gai keeping moving, preventing Maestro from controlling successfully.
Maestro stays in close to Yung Gai's body and controls the position. #T3#
Maestro wants to control from the top but Yung Gai keeps moving.
Yung Gai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maestro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maestro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Maestro wants to pass the guard but Yung Gai is keeping the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Maestro shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Yung Gai manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Maestro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Yung Gai wants to get back to his feet but Maestro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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 Matija Maestro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Maestro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Yung Gai misses the target.
Maestro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yung Gai moves away.
Yung Gai clobbers Maestro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yung Gai misses with a looping right.
Yung Gai connects with a body shot that sends Maestro's belly button to the back.
A big left from Yung Gai misses.
Nice uppercut there from Maestro.
A punch combination from Maestro misses.
Yung Gai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yung Gai misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestro misses the jab.
Yung Gai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Matija Maestro has been cut.
Yung Gai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maestro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yung Gai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1##CL2#
Yung Gai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maestro. #TD#
Maestro turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Maestro manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Maestro tries for a kimura but Yung Gai is defending well.
Maestro advances nicely into full mount.
Maestro trying to control but Yung Gai is having none of it.
Yung Gai has given up his back. Will we see Maestro going for some submissions?
Yung Gai is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Maestro off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T2##SUB#
Yung Gai defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Maestro's arms.
Maestro controlling from the back.
Maestro seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Yung Gai for as long as he can get away with.
Will Maestro go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T3#
Maestro controls the position.
Maestro trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Maestro is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Yung Gai defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
A lull in the action here.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Maestro is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Yung Gai knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Yung Gai for a finish.
Yung Gai tries to escape but Maestro has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yung Gai is trying to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matija Maestro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matija Maestro's cut.
That's time! Maestro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3##CL2#
Yung Gai has Maestro up against the cage in a clinch.
Maestro blocks an uppercut.
Yung Gai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maestro.
Yung Gai gets underhooks to prevent Maestro's takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Yung Gai.
Maestro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yung Gai is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matija Maestro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yung Gai stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestro misses with a punch to the body.
Yung Gai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maestro backwards.
Yung Gai lands an uppercut.
Yung Gai throws a head punch that misses.
Maestro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yung Gai is trying to maintain a safe position but Maestro gets an underhook and turns Yung Gai into the cage.#T1#
Maestro can't get the takedown.
Yung Gai misses with a punch on the inside.
Yung Gai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yung Gai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sum Yung Gai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yung Gai throws a punch but it's blocked by Maestro.
Maestro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yung Gai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Maestro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yung Gai working aggressively here.
Maestro wants a takedown.
Yung Gai digs a right hand into Maestro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maestro's gas tank.
Yung Gai pushes Maestro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yung Gai presses Maestro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maestro is trying to drag Yung Gai to the mat but Yung Gai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short right from Yung Gai. #T2#
Yung Gai is pushing Maestro up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Yung Gai lands a right hand.
Yung Gai gets through Maestro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maestro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yung Gai after a bit of a struggle.
Stalling in the clinch from Yung Gai.
Maestro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yung Gai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maestro backwards.
Yung Gai prevents a takedown attempt there.
Come on Yung Gai - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Yung Gai lands a nice shot to the body.
Maestro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yung Gai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yung Gai digs a right hand into Maestro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maestro's gas tank.
Yung Gai has Maestro pressed against the cage.
#T3#
Yung Gai prevents the takedown attempt.
Yung Gai stops a takedown attempt from Maestro.
Maestro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yung Gai pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Maestro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yung Gai pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yung Gai is looking to clinch.
Matija Maestro is winning the standup battle so far.
Maestro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yung Gai tries to clinch there but Maestro circles away.
Jab by Maestro.#CL2#
Yung Gai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maestro, pushing him back against the cage.
Yung Gai gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maestro.
Maestro wants a takedown.
Yung Gai lands an uppercut.
Yung Gai lands an uppercut.#T4#
Yung Gai effectively controlling the action here.
Maestro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maestro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yung Gai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Yung Gai - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Yung Gai misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Yung Gai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yung Gai gets underhooks to prevent Maestro's takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maestro being controlled against the cage.
Yung Gai looking to stall.
Maestro tries for a takedown but Yung Gai manages to get underhooks.
Yung Gai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yung Gai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sum Yung Gai really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matija Maestro'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.#R4#
Yung Gai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maestro.
Yung Gai is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Yung Gai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sloppy strikes from Maestro. Those never looked like landing.
Yung Gai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yung Gai tries to clinch up.
Maestro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Maestro lunges at Yung Gai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yung Gai's hand.
Yung Gai tries to clinch but Maestro moves out of range.
Maestro misses with a body shot.
Maestro throws a lazy right hand but Yung Gai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yung Gai wants to counter the offense by Maestro and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yung Gai just misses with a punch to the body.
Good shot there by Maestro.
Maestro lunges at Yung Gai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yung Gai's hand.
Yung Gai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maestro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sum Yung Gai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Yung Gai lands a really nice looking cross but Maestro seems unphased.
Maestro lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yung Gai. Maestro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot lands for Maestro.
Yung Gai tries to clinch up but Maestro circles away and keeps his distance.
Yung Gai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maestro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Yung Gai takes the fight into the clinch.
Maestro misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Maestro gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T2#
Yung Gai is trying to stand up here but Maestro is controlling him well.
Maestro trying to control from half guard but Yung Gai is working away.
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!#SUB#
Maestro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yung Gai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maestro. #SUB#
Maestro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Yung Gai is not content to let Maestro control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Maestro controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Maestro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yung Gais jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A slow jab from Maestro misses its intended target.
Yung Gai avoids the body shot from Maestro.
Maestro swats away the attempt to clinch by Yung Gai.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice body punch from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yung Gai prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matija Maestro had his way with Sum Yung Gai in that round.
The cut man is working on Matija Maestro's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Yung Gai tries to clinch there but Maestro circles away.
Maestro tries to counter with a takedown but Yung Gai is quick to defend against it.
Maestro keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Maestro drives through with a takedown into Yung Gai's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Yung Gai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Maestro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yung Gai keeping full guard, as Maestro tries to pass. #T1#
Yung Gai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Yung Gai won't allow Maestro to sweep him here. #SUB#
Maestro looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Yung Gai has picked Maestro up and slammed him! Maestro can't keep hold of the triangle and Yung Gai manages to pass to side control!
Yung Gai taking a breather here.
Matija Maestro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Maestro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Maestro trying to hold on to Yung Gai's head to control him but Yung Gai postures up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sum Yung Gai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Yung Gai just misses with a punch to the body.
Maestro connects with a body shot.
Yung Gai leaves Maestro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yung Gai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maestro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yung Gai missing with a left hand there. Maestro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yung Gai misses with a body shot.
Yung Gai throws a hook but Maestro avoids it easily.
Maestro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maestro scores with a jab to the head.
Maestro cracks Yung Gai with a good jab.
Yung Gai looks to land a right hand but Maestro moved out of range.#T4#
Maestro moves out of range as Yung Gai strikes.
Yung Gai tests Maestro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maestro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yung Gai moves to clinch but Maestro breaks away
and Maestro counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maestro throws a body punch but Yung Gai moves out of range.
Maestro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maestro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yung Gai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maestro was well out of range. Poor timing from Yung Gai.
Maestro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yung Gai doesn't manage to clinch there - Maestro circles away.
Maestro tries to counter with a takedown but Yung Gai is quick to defend against it.
Yung Gai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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 Matija Maestro.
I think Maestro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 48:46
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:46
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 48:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matija Maestro!
Matija Maestro retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Matija Maestro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
LAFC Montreal
Date: Jun 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Maestro lands with a good body shot.
We've been informed that Adeoluwa 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.
Maestro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adeoluwa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#It looks like Matija Maestro has been cut.
Adeoluwa fails with a takedown attempt.
Adeoluwa tries for a takedown but Maestro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jab by Maestro.
Adeoluwa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Maestro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Adeoluwa.
Matija Maestro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chukwu Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa stalks Maestro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maestro's face. Maestro staggers backwards, shaken.
Adeoluwa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maestro moves out of range of the strikes.
Adeoluwa lands a jab.
Maestro misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Adeoluwa throws a shot from downtown. Maestro moves away and avoids it.
Adeoluwa looks to land a left hand but Maestro moved out of range nicely.
Adeoluwa throws the left hand but Maestro avoids the punch easily.
Maestro lands a jab to the head.
Maestro cracks Adeoluwa with a good jab.
Adeoluwa fails with a takedown attempt.
Maestro drops his hands momentarily and Adeoluwa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maestro misses with a double jab.
Maestro looks to land a left hand but Adeoluwa moved out of range nicely.
Adeoluwa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maestro finds it's way round the side to connect with Adeoluwa's head. #T2#
Maestro cracks Adeoluwa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maestro punishes Adeoluwa's body with a nice straight punch.
Maestro misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maestro looks to land a combination but Adeoluwa avoids it well.
Adeoluwa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maestro but Maestro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maestro connects with a single shot there.
Maestro connects with a right hand. Adeoluwa shakes it off.
Maestro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Adeoluwa as he jumps to the side. #T3#
A big left from Adeoluwa misses.
Maestro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Adeoluwa throws a jab when Maestro was well out of range.
Maestro works Adeoluwa's body with a nice hook.
Adeoluwa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Adeoluwa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maestro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adeoluwa throws a jab but it's blocked by Maestro.
Adeoluwa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maestro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maestro connects with a body shot.
Maestro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adeoluwa takes one on the button.#T4#
Maestro fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Maestro dives in and scores a takedown into Adeoluwa's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maestro tries to free his leg and advance position but Adeoluwa is retaining full guard.
Maestro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Maestro looking to pass the guard.
Maestro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Adeoluwa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matija Maestro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matija Maestro's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa scores with a nice head shot.
Adeoluwa misses with a looping left.
Maestro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adeoluwa can do to turn this around?
Adeoluwa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maestro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maestro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab from Adeoluwa misses.
Adeoluwa ducks under a wild hook from Maestro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Adeoluwa enables Maestro to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Adeoluwa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Adeoluwa keeping full guard, as Maestro tries to pass.
Adeoluwa has control of Maestro's left arm, preventing Maestro from doing any damage. #T1#
Maestro wants to pass the guard but Adeoluwa is keeping the position.
Maestro trying to control but Adeoluwa is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maestro is really struggling to control Adeoluwa but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maestro missing with a left hand there. Adeoluwa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adeoluwa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maestro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maestro attempts a counter takedown but Adeoluwa avoids it well and moves away.
Maestro throws out a powerful jab.
Adeoluwa lands a jab to Maestro's midsection.
Maestro shoots in for a takedown but Adeoluwa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Adeoluwa throws out a loose jab but Maestro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maestro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Maestro throws a shot to the body.
Adeoluwa misses with a straight right.
Adeoluwa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maestro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maestro attempts a counter takedown but Adeoluwa avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Maestro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maestro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maestro just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Maestro looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Adeoluwa wants to improve his position but Maestro is controlling well.
Maestro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adeoluwa keeps working. #SUB#
Maestro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4#
Maestro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Maestro is looking for a kimura but Adeoluwa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maestro to get the leverage.
Maestro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Adeoluwa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Adeoluwa tries to roll over but Maestro keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maestro is trying to control. Adeoluwa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matija Maestro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matija Maestro'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.#R3#
Adeoluwa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maestro.
Maestro throws a jab but it's blocked by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maestro defends it well.
Adeoluwa misses with a double jab.
Maestro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maestro moves out of range as Adeoluwa strikes.
Adeoluwa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maestro punishes Adeoluwa's body with a nice straight punch.
Adeoluwa misses with a body shot.
Maestro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adeoluwa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adeoluwa just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Maestro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Adeoluwa.#TD#
Maestro is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Adeoluwa's half guard.
Maestro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Maestro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Adeoluwa working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Maestro goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Adeoluwa is on top in guard.
Matija Maestro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Maestro pushes a forearm under Adeoluwa's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Adeoluwa is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matija Maestro!
Matija Maestro retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Matija Maestro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
LAFC 42
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Valdez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maestro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Valdez.
Maestro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Valdez is thwarting Maestro's attempts to control the position.
Maestro gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Valdez throws a sloppy strike and Maestro has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Valdez is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Maestro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matija Maestro!
Matija Maestro retains his featherweight title!
Matija Maestro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Fernando Valdez stepped up to the mic, saying 'not sure if the ref jumped in too quick or the judges got it wrong but my disgraceful loss is owed to one of those.'. |
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Event:
LAFC 36 Undefeated
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Mfer's corner calls for a 1-2. Mfer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Maestro has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mfer throws a jab but it's blocked by Maestro.
Mfer misses with a hook. Maestro ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Maestro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2#
Maestro shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Maestro is looking to take a break and control but Mfer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mfer gets full guard.
Mfer is pulling down on Maestro's head. It's preventing any offense from Maestro, at least for the moment.
Maestro wants to pass the guard but Mfer is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Mfer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Mfer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maestro's head.
Maestro is looking to improve his position.
Maestro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mfer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mfer's back!
Mfer tries to escape but Maestro has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mfer trying to control but not successfully.
Maestro biding his time, controlling Mfer.
Mfer just trying to survive but Maestro is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T2#
Maestro trying to control momentarily.
Mfer trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mfer can't escape the position.
Maestro is not going to allow Mfer to sit and survive in this position.
Mfer needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Maestro is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Maestro is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Maestro has the hooks in. Mfer is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3##SUB2#
Maestro is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Maestro is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mfer has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Maestro avoiding Mfer 's attempts to control his hands.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Maestro controlling the positon.
Mfer is trying to get back to his feet but Maestro has full control of the position and if anything, Mfer has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Mfer is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Mfer is in bad spot here.
Mfer trying to control the position but Maestro manages to sink in the hooks.
Mfer is in bad spot here.
Maestro avoiding Mfer 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Mfer's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Maestro working for the choke.
Mfer tries to roll but Maestro sticks to his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mfer wants to control his opponent's hands but Maestro gets his hands free.
You can see the frustration on Mfer's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matija Maestro dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mfer misses with an uppercut. Maestro saw that one coming.
Maestro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maestro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maestro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maestro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mfer.
Mfer throws a leg kick which misses Maestro's front leg but catches the back leg as Maestro tries to avoid it.
Maestro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mfer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mfer throws a body kick that misses.
Mfer tries a head kick but it misses.
Maestro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mfer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mfer dips to his left and cracks Maestro with an uppercut!#CUT#It looks like Matija Maestro has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mfer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maestro blocks a jab.
Maestro scores with a decent looking hook.
Maestro clobbers Mfer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Mfer tries to move into range but Maestro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maestro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mfer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mfer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maestro.
Maestro scores with the left hand. Mfer knows he should have avoided that one.
Mfer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mfer misses with a hook.
Maestro throws a shot to the body.
Ispa Mfer is winning the standup battle so far.
Maestro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mfer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maestro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mfer misses with a left hand
and Maestro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mfer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maestro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ispa Mfer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maestro dives in for a single leg takedown but Mfer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T2#
Maestro thuds a left hand into Mfer's body.
Mfer thows a leg kick but Maestro checks it #TD2#
and Maestro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mfer is looking to control Maestro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mfer avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Maestro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maestro trying to mount his opponent but Mfer defends it.
Maestro sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Mfer wants to control but Maestro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mfer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mfer.
Maestro pushes down on Mfer's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Maestro wants to work for an arm triangle but Mfer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maestro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mfer keeps working.
Still in half guard, Maestro seems content to control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mfer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maestro is working away from the top position though.
Mfer controlling the position for now.
Maestro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Maestro wants to control but Mfer is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mfer throws out a leg kick but Maestro moves out of range and Mfer only half commits.
Maestro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mfer.
#TD2#
Maestro gets the takedown into side control.
Mfer is being controlled here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matija Maestro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Matija Maestro'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.#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Mfer.
Mfer misses with a low kick.
Maestro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mfer with a body shot.
Maestro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maestro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maestro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maestro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mfer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maestro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maestro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mfer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mfer throws an overhand right that lands on Maestro's shoulder, as Maestro tries to avoid the shot.
Maestro misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Mfer thuds a left hand into Maestro's body.
Mfer throws a nice looking combination but Maestro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maestro misses with a shot to the body
and Mfer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mfer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maestro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mfer throws a sloppy head kick and Maestro moves out of range easily.
Maestro ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Maestro jabs Mfer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maestro 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.
Maestro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mfer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Maestro.
Mfer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maestro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mfer throws a solid leg kick but Maestro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mfer.#T2#
Jab, jab by Maestro - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mfer throws a series of punches but Maestro moves out of range.
Mfer throws a poor cross that misses
and Maestro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mfer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maestro's hands.
Mfer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maestro.
Mfer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maestro. Mfer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ispa Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mfer lands a leg kick that knocks Maestro off balance momentarily.
Mfer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mfer throws a jab when Maestro was well out of range.
Mfer throws a leg kick
and Maestro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mfer looks to land a body kick but Maestro moved away.
Donk. Maestro catches Mfer right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Mfer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maestro.
Mfer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Maestro.
Mfer moves out of range as Maestro strikes.
Mfer misses the shot to the body.
Maestro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mfer defends it well.
Mfer misses the body punch #TD2#
and Maestro counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mfer!
I wouldn't like to be where Mfer is right now.
Maestro is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mfer's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mfer is trying to get back to half guard.
Maestro working away.
Maestro is looking to take a break and control but Mfer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Mfer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Mfer wants to get back to his feet.
Maestro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mfer keeps working. #SUB2#
Maestro is trying to get an arm triangle but Mfer is defending well.
Maestro trying to control the action but Mfer is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Ispa Mfer did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Matija Maestro's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Mfer throws an off balance right hand
and Maestro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Mfer misses.
Mfer looks to land a left hand but Maestro moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Mfer.
Maestro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maestro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maestro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mfer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mfer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maestro digs a good hook to Mfer's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Maestro if he has to take too many more of those.
Mfer tries to bum rush Maestro with a series of wild strikes but Maestro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maestro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maestro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mfer momentarily.
Mfer misses the shot to the body.
Mfer throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Mfer moves forwards but Maestro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jab by Mfer.
Mfer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maestro misses with a body shot.
Maestro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Maestro blocks a low kick nicely.
Maestro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maestro. Mfer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mfer cracks Maestro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maestro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mfer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mfer misses with a left hand
letting Maestro counter with a right hand.
Mfer misses with a right hand
letting Maestro counter with a right hand.
Maestro lands with a hook. Mfer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Mfer throws a body punch but Maestro moves out of range.
Mfer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maestro misses with a wild body shot.
Mfer throws a hook but Maestro avoids it easily.
Mfer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mfer misses with a low kick.
Mfer misses with a shot to the body
enabling Maestro to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Mfer tries to sprawl but Maestro drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mfer pushes Maestro off looking to stand but Maestro dives back in and keeps control.
Mfer desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T3#
Mfer is trying to stand back up but Maestro is controlling him
Mfer is trying to maintain the position but Maestro is very close to passing his half guard.
Mfer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mfer wants to control but Maestro is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab lands there for Mfer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maestro. Mfer does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Maestro connects with a looping right hand.
Maestro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mfer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mfer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maestro.
Maestro catches Mfer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maestro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maestro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mfer can pounce on him.
Maestro blocks the body kick.
Maestro with the counter takedown but Mfer avoids it easily.
Mfer avoids the body shot from Maestro.
Nice jab there from Maestro.
Maestro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mfer throws a right hand that misses
enabling Maestro to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Maestro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maestro.
Mfer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matija Maestro dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Matija Maestro's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Mfer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maestro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mfer with a body shot.
Mfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maestro moves away.
Mfer throws a low kick, looking for Maestro's leg but Maestro calmly moves out of range.
Maestro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mfer takes a swing at Maestro's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Maestro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mfer takes one to the side of the head.
Mfer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maestro manages to avoid it.
A big left from Mfer misses.
Mfer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Mfer finds it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Maestro as he connects with a hook.
Maestro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maestro slips under a jab from Mfer.
Maestro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Maestro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mfer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mfer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maestro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mfer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Maestro closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mfer did well to prevent Maestro getting side control.
Maestro prevents Mfer from standing back up.
Mfer trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Mfer tries to lock up and control but Maestro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Maestro looking to control but Mfer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mfer is controlling an arm, preventing Maestro from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T2#
Mfer regains half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mfer is controlling Maestro's trapped leg to prevent Maestro from advancing to side control.
Mfer is trying to control but can't.
Mfer controlling the position well.
Mfer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Maestro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mfer keeping moving, preventing Maestro from controlling successfully.
Maestro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Matija Maestro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mfer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maestro's sensitive parts.
Maestro sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD2#
Maestro drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mfer seems keen to control Maestro's posture.
Maestro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Maestro trying to control but Mfer is working from the bottom.
Mfer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Maestro trying to control but Mfer postures up.
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 Ispa Mfer.
I think Maestro has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matija Maestro!
Matija Maestro is the new featherweight champion!
Matija Maestro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Glory Fights -
Date: Mar 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Maestro scores with the left hand. Brot knows he should have avoided that one.
Maestro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lakeside Jiu-Jitsu in the buildup to the fight.
Maestro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brot.
Brot throws out a counter right but Maestro avoids it with no problem.
Brot throws the left hand but Maestro avoids the punch easily.
Maestro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Maestro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brot was well out of range. Poor timing from Maestro.#TD#
Maestro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Brot!
Maestro takes a little break here. Brot wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Brot prevents Maestro from improving position.
Brot wants to control but Maestro postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestro tries to advance to mount but Brot denies him. #T1#
Brot is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Maestro trying to control the action but Brot is working from the bottom.
Brot tries to improve position but can't.
Brot is not content to let Maestro control the position.
Brot is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Brot is trying to control but can't.
Maestro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Maestro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brot knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Maestro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brot does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brot is looking to control Maestro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brot avoid being mounted?
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maestro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brot in his tracks.
Maestro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Brot moves into range and clinches up with Maestro.#BC#
Maestro manages to break the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Maestro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maestro.#T3#
Brot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brot takes a swing at Maestro's ribcage but misses.
Maestro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A big left from Brot misses.
Brot tries to clinch there but Maestro circles away.
Maestro misses the shot to the body.
Maestro throws a right hand that misses
and Brot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maestro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brot counters with a straight right hand.
Brot ducks under a wild hook from Maestro.#TD#
Maestro looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Maestro passes to side control.
Maestro trying to control the action but Brot is working from the bottom. #T4#
Brot is looking to regain half guard here but Maestro keeps moving and retains side control.
Brot is not content to let Maestro control the position.
Brot is trying to control Maestro's posture but Maestro avoids it.
Brot is looking for a sweep.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maestro wants to control but Brot is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matija Maestro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Maestro misses with an uppercut. Brot saw that one coming.
Brot misses with a left hand #TD#
and Maestro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Brot scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Maestro manages to mount him!
Maestro trying to control but Brot is having none of it.
Brot wants to control but Maestro is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestro looking to control but Brot is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brot wants to control but Maestro is having none of it.#T1#
Brot is desperately trying to improve his position but Maestro has a good base and remains in mount.
Maestro tries to control but Brot wriggling away.
Maestro is really struggling to control Brot but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Maestro content just to control the position here.
Maestro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brot is looking to escape.
Brot wants to control but Maestro is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Maestro wants to control the pace but Brot is squirming around nicely.
Brot has given up his back here. Will Maestro look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Brot trying to control the hands but Maestro breaks the grip. #SUB#
Brot defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Brot trying to control the hands but Maestro breaks the grip. #SUB#
Maestro working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Brot is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Maestro has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Brot taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matija Maestro!
Matija Maestro retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Matija Maestro 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. |
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Event:
Glory Days
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Probert looks to land a right hand but Maestro moved out of range.
Maestro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Probert.
Probert moves in looking to clinch but Maestro pushes him off.
Maestro moves out of range of the strikes.
Probert lands with a nice body punch.
Probert takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maestro lands the left hand.
Maestro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Probert but Probert pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Probert looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maestro jabs Probert right on the nose. Probert blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Maestro gets a double leg takedown into Probert's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Probert is trying to keep Maestro in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maestro pushing down on Probert's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Probert wants to control but Maestro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Probert is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Probert looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Probert is defending against the submission attempts here by Maestro.
Probert 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.
Maestro wants to control but Probert is keeping him busy. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Maestro moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Maestro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Maestro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Probert wants to control but Maestro postures up.#SUB#
Maestro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Maestro tries for a kimura but Probert is defending well. #T3#
Probert is looking for a sweep.
Probert trying to remain calm as Maestro controls from the top position.
Probert struggling a bit here.
What's Probert going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Probert tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maestro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Probert struggling a bit here.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Maestro trying to control the position but Probert is working away.
Probert tries to bench press Maestro off him but Maestro keeps the position.
Probert is not content to let Maestro control the position.
Maestro advances nicely into full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Probert is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matija Maestro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Probert staying out of range there.
Probert tests Maestro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maestro connects with a body shot that sends Probert's belly button to the back.
Probert throws a solid leg kick but Maestro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Probert.
Probert cracks Maestro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Probert misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Probert, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maestro goes for a double leg but Probert avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Probert continues to drive forward.
Maestro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Probert can do to turn this around?
Maestro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maestro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maestro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Probert misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maestro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Probert lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Probert misses with a short punch on the inside.
Probert prevents a body shot from Maestro. #TD#
Maestro turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Maestro manages to end up in side control.#T1##SUB#
Maestro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Probert has escaped the position, nice work there.
Maestro advances nicely into full mount.
Maestro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Probert is looking to escape.
Maestro wants to take Probert's back here but Probert is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Probert wants to hold on but Maestro pushes him away.#SUB#
Probert tries to improve his position but Maestro has taken his back! Maestro has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Probert tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Maestro pushes Probert away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matija Maestro!
Matija Maestro retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Matija Maestro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
GFC 23 -
Date: Dec 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Robinson scores with a kick to the body.
Maestro misses with a looping left.
Robinson misses with a looping right.
Maestro shoots in but no luck this time.
Maestro 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.
Robinson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Maestro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Robinson looks to land a right hand but Maestro moved out of range.
Robinson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maestro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Robinson scores with a jab to the head.
Robinson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Robinson blocks a jab.
Maestro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robinson moves away.
Maestro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Robinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD#
Maestro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Robinson!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson struggling a bit here.
Robinson prevents Maestro from moving into mount. #T1#
Robinson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maestro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Robinson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Robinson tries to bench press Maestro off him but Maestro keeps the position.
Maestro trying to control the action but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Maestro taking a breather here. #SUB#
Maestro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maestro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Robinson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maestro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Maestro tries to move into full mount but can't pass Robinson's legs.
Robinson wants to control but Maestro postures up.
Robinson is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maestro tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Maestro is trying to get an arm triangle but Robinson is defending well. #T3#
Robinson is not content to let Maestro control the position.
Maestro is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Robinson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Maestro trying to control the position but Robinson is working away.
Robinson wants to control but Maestro postures up.#SUB#
Maestro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Robinson wants to control but Maestro postures up.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Maestro tries for a kimura but Robinson is defending well.
Maestro controls the position from side control.
Maestro tries to move to mount but Robinson blocks the move with his legs.
Maestro is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Maestro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maestro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matija Maestro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Maestro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD#
Maestro decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Maestro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Robinson sees it coming and defends easily.
Robinson wants to get back to full guard.
Robinson wants to control but Maestro is keeping busy.
Maestro slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestro is keen to just control but Robinson is a slippery customer.
Robinson is doing well to control the position and prevent Maestro from advancing to side control.
Maestro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Maestro tries to pass to full mount but Robinson defends it.
Robinson is not content to let Maestro control the position.
Maestro trying to control the pace.
Maestro is pressing down on Robinson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Robinson is holding on for now.
Matija Maestro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Robinson is looking for a sweep. Maestro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maestro trying to control the action but Robinson is working 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.
Robinson wants to control but Maestro is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Robinson tries to score with a low kick but Maestro moves his leg out of the way.
DeShawn Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson throws a leg kick #TD#
and Maestro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Robinson's guard.
Maestro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Robinson is looking to control Maestro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Robinson avoid being mounted?
Robinson won't allow Maestro to pass to mount.
Robinson 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.
Robinson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Robinson is defending against the submission attempts here by Maestro.
Maestro is looking to advance position but Robinson won't allow it. #T3#
Maestro is trying to control the action in half guard but Robinson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maestro is thwarting Robinson's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Maestro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Robinson is just riding it out for now. Maestro eventually gives up the hold.
Maestro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Robinson!
Robinson stops Maestro from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Maestro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robinson can do to turn this around?#T4#
Maestro works his way to his opponent's back.
Robinson tries to roll but Maestro sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Maestro looking for the choke but no joy.
Robinson trying to control but not successfully.
Good control from Maestro.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson wants to control his opponent's hands but Maestro gets his hands free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matija Maestro dominated that second round.
That's time! Maestro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Robinson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maestro checks it well. #TD#
Maestro closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Maestro lands in his opponent's guard.
Robinson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Maestro working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Maestro is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Robinson has his hands clasped together but Maestro extends and breaks Robinson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Maestro.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matija Maestro!
Matija Maestro retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Matija Maestro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GFC 18 - Probert vs. Maestro
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Probert displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maestro throws out the jab.
Probert misses with a right hand
and Maestro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Probert drops his hands momentarily and Maestro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Probert throws a shot from downtown. Maestro moves away and avoids it.
Probert throws a hook but Maestro blocks it.
Probert misses with a shot to the body
and Maestro counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Maestro throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Probert was covering up waiting for the punch and Maestro finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Probert wants to get back to his feet but Maestro passes into half guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Maestro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Probert sees it coming and defends easily.
Probert is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Maestro is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Probert regains full guard. Nicely done.
Probert is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Probert keeping moving, preventing Maestro from controlling successfully.
Maestro passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Probert trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Maestro manages to pass to mount!
#T2#
Maestro controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Maestro is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Probert to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Probert shrugs it off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maestro fails to take his opponent's back.
Maestro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Maestro tries to control but Probert wriggling away.
Maestro controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Maestro avoids the attempt from Probert to control.
Probert is trying to escape the mount.
Probert tries to control Maestro's body but Maestro pushes him off. Probert squirms to his side and now Maestro has his back! #SUB2#
Maestro is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Probert won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Maestro off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matija Maestro!
Matija Maestro is the new lightweight champion!
Matija Maestro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
GFC 11 - Cable vs. Fisticuffs
Date: Sep 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Chas thows a leg kick but Maestro checks it
and Maestro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chas wants to clinch up but Maestro keeps it at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Maestro. That snapped Chas's head back.
#ROC#Chas is rocked!
Chas thows a leg kick but Maestro checks it
and Maestro counters with a big right hand! Oh Chas is in trouble here! Maestro follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matija Maestro!
A relieved looking Matija Maestro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
LOM Lightweight Final
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Maestro.
Maestro 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.
Billabong moves out of range of the strikes.
Maestro misses with a hook. Billabong ducked under it nicely.
Billabong feints the counter takedown.
Maestro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maestro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Billabong slips a straight right by Maestro.
Billabong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maestro finds it's way round the side to connect with Billabong's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maestro. Billabong does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Maestro misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Maestro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Billabong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maestro.
Billabong feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestro slips under a jab.
Maestro misses with a hook. Billabong ducked under it nicely.
Maestro misses the jab.
And Billabong tries to counter it with a takedown but Maestro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Maestro just misses with a punch to the body.
Maestro throws a hook but Billabong avoids it easily.#T1#
Billabong ducks right into an uppercut from Maestro.
Maestro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billabong.
Billabong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Billabong has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Billabong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Billabong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maestro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Billabong.
Billabong drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maestro defends it well.
Billabong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maestro moves away.
Maestro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab by Maestro.
Maestro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Billabong looks to throw the jab but Maestro is out of range.
Maestro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maestro lands a right hook to the body.
Billabong throws a looping overhand right but Maestro ducks down to avoid it.
Maestro throwing a counter right hand but Billabong manages to avoid it.
Maestro works Billabong's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Maestro does it's job there.
A shot to the liver by Maestro. Beautiful body shot.
Maestro throws a looping overhand right but Billabong ducks down to avoid it.
Maestro moves out of range of the strikes.
Maestro throws a looping overhand right but Billabong ducks down to avoid it.
Maestro throws a body shot but no joy.
Billabong throws out a counter right but Maestro avoids it with no problem.
Maestro missing with a left hand there. Billabong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maestro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Billabong moves away from the strike by Maestro.
Billabong drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maestro defends it well.
Maestro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Billabong moves away.
Billabong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maestro.
Billabong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Billabong looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Maestro looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maestro is working hard here to advance position.
Billabong trying to control but Maestro is working from the bottom.
Maestro is trying to control the position but Billabong postures up.
Maestro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Maestro wants to pass the guard but Billabong is keeping the position.
Billabong looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Billabong is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Billabong keeping full guard, as Maestro tries to pass.
Maestro preventing the sweep.
Maestro is pushing down on Billabong's leg trying to pass to half guard. Billabong is fighting to maintain full guard but Maestro has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Maestro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Maestro throwing shots but Billabong is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matija Maestro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nice defenses there by Billabong.
Billabong moves out of range as Maestro strikes.
Matija Maestro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maestro throws a hook but Billabong blocks it.
Billabong slips a jab from Maestro.
Maestro lands a jab to Billabong's midsection.
Maestro throws out a powerful jab.
Maestro throws the left hand but Billabong avoids the punch easily.
And Billabong tries to counter it with a takedown but Maestro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Maestro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maestro throws out a loose jab but Billabong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Billabong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Billabong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maestro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maestro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maestro throws the left hand but Billabong avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Maestro scores with a hook to the body. Billabong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maestro misses the jab.
Maestro misses with a hook.
Maestro misses with a wild body shot.
Maestro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Billabong on the side of the head. #CL#
Maestro moves into range and clinches up with Billabong.#BC#
Maestro breaks the clinch.
Maestro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Billabong manages to avoid it.
Billabong ducks right into an uppercut from Maestro.
Maestro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Billabong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Billabong tries to counter it with a takedown but Maestro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice jab there from Maestro.
A telegraphed right hand from Maestro misses the target.
Maestro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Billabong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maestro scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Maestro throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Billabong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Billabong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maestro as he avoids it easily.
Maestro looks to land a right hand but Billabong moved out of range.
Maestro lands with a cross.
A jab from Maestro misses.
Maestro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Billabong moves out of range of the strikes.
Matija Maestro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maestro misses with an uppercut. Billabong saw that one coming.
Billabong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maestro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maestro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matija Maestro is winning the standup battle so far.
Maestro swings for the body but Billabong moves out of range.
#TD2#
Maestro tries to sprawl but Billabong drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Maestro looking for subs from the bottom but Billabong mounts him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Billabong wants to control the pace but Maestro is squirming around nicely.
Billabong might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Maestro haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Billabong lands a big elbow.
Billabong landing strikes, looking to finish!
Billabong tries to control but Maestro wriggling away.
A nice elbow there by Billabong.#T4#
Billabong prevents Maestro from getting the reversal.
Billabong has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Maestro's face.
Billabong is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Billabong lands a couple of good shots and Maestro has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Maestro trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maestro can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Billabong is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Maestro defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Billabong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maestro is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matija Maestro dominated that second 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.#R3#
Maestro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maestro throws a hook to the side of Billabong's head but Billabong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Billabong throws out a loose jab but Maestro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donk. Maestro catches Billabong right on the button with a cross.
Billabong drops his hands momentarily and Maestro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A shot to the body from Maestro misses
and Billabong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Billabong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maestro.
Billabong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Maestro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Billabong staying out of range there.
Billabong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Billabong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maestro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Billabong under the eye.
A swing and a miss from Billabong.#T1#
Billabong throws a hook to the side of Maestro's head but Maestro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Billabong throws a lazy right hand but Maestro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Billabong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maestro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Maestro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Billabong.
Maestro lands a right hook to the body.
Maestro throws a hook but Billabong blocks it.
Maestro misses with a lunging right hand
and Billabong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maestro misses with an uppercut.
And Billabong tries to counter it with a takedown but Maestro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Billabong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maestro moves away.
Maestro lands a jab to the nose.
Billabong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maestro misses with a body shot.
Maestro takes a swing at Billabong's ribcage but misses.
Billabong tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Maestro throws a jab but it's blocked by Billabong.
Maestro thuds a left hand into Billabong's body.#T2#
Maestro throws an off balance right hand
and Billabong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Billabong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maestro.
Maestro throws a hook but Billabong blocks it.
Maestro misses with an uppercut. Billabong saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Maestro gets caught napping as Billabong dives in and scores a takedown. Maestro manages to retain guard.
Billabong is working Maestro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Maestro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Billabong passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Billabong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Billabong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Johnny Billabong has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Maestro regains half guard.
Billabong is nestled in close to Maestro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Maestro is looking to improve his position.
Billabong trying to mount his opponent but Maestro defends it.
Maestro tries to get to full guard but Billabong has control of the leg.
Billabong is taking a breather. Maestro says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Billabong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maestro keeps working.
Maestro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Billabong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Billabong's back!
Maestro wants to control but Billabong manages to buck him off and is now in Maestro's guard! Nice work there by Billabong!
Billabong preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Maestro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Billabong defends it easily.
Billabong with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Matija Maestro did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Billabong shoots for a takedown but Maestro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maestro cracks Billabong with a good jab.
Billabong moves away from the strike by Maestro.
Billabong throws out a counter right but Maestro avoids it with no problem.
Maestro misses with a wild body shot.
Billabong tries to clinch but Maestro moves out of range.
Billabong slips under a jab from Maestro.
Billabong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Billabong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestro misses with a hook. Billabong ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Billabong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Billabong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maestro.
Billabong drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maestro defends it well.
Billabong avoids the body shot from Maestro.
Billabong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maestro.
Maestro throws a hook to the side of Billabong's head but Billabong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Maestro looks to land a left hand but Billabong moved out of range nicely.
Billabong moves out of range of the strikes.
Maestro misses with a hook to the body
#TD2#
so Billabong counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Maestro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Maestro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Billabong defends well.
Maestro trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Billabong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maestro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Billabong has managed to get both his arms back between Maestro's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Billabong controls from within his opponent's guard.
Billabong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maestro is keeping the position for now.
Billabong works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Billabong looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Maestro wants to get back to full guard.
Billabong sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Billabong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maestro defending well though.
Maestro is looking to improve his position.
Maestro is in trouble now - Billabong has advanced to mount!
Maestro can't escape the position.
Maestro wants to control but Billabong is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Billabong cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T4#
Billabong with the ground and pound from mount.
Maestro slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Billabong wants to pass the guard but Maestro is defending well.
Maestro is staying active underneath Billabong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maestro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Billabong slows the pace down in half guard.
Maestro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Johnny Billabong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Maestro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Maestro misses with a looping right.
Billabong with the counter takedown but Maestro avoids it easily.
Billabong fails with a takedown attempt.
Billabong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Billabong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maestro.
Maestro throws an overhand right that lands on Billabong's shoulder, as Billabong tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maestro. Billabong does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Billabong has closed the distance and engaged Maestro in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Maestro.
Billabong blocking some punches.
#T1##BC2#
Billabong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Billabong jabs Maestro right on the nose. Maestro blinks but takes it well.
Billabong scores with a jab. Maestro acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Billabong has closed the distance and engaged Maestro in a clinch.
Billabong keeps control of Maestro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Maestro breaks from the clinch.
Maestro keeps the fight on the outside.
Billabong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maestro with a hook.
Billabong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maestro.
Billabong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Billabong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maestro on the side of the head.
Maestro throws an overhand right that lands on Billabong's shoulder, as Billabong tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Maestro. Billabong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Billabong throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Billabong misses its intended target.
Billabong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnny Billabong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Billabong throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Maestro tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Billabong is in Maestro's guard.
Maestro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maestro wants to sweep here but Billabong controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Maestro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Billabong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Billabong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Billabong wants to control from the top but Maestro keeps moving. #T3#
Billabong pushes down on Maestro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Billabong passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Maestro!
Matija Maestro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maestro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Poor strikes thrown by Billabong there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#T4#
Billabong lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Maestro holds on, trying desperately to control.
Maestro tries to lock up and control but Billabong gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Maestro in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Maestro wants to hold on but Billabong pushes him away.
Maestro is trying desperately to improve position.
Billabong with the ground and pound from mount.
Maestro wants to hold on but Billabong pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Billabong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maestro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matija Maestro!
Matija Maestro is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Matija Maestro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
LOM Lightweight Semi final
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Maestro thuds his right hand into Founuku's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maestro scores with a nice head shot.
Founuku takes one on the button.
Founuku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Founuku moves out of range of the strikes.
Maestro jabs at Founuku's body.
Founuku fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maestro with a nice cross.
Maestro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Founuku misses the body punch
and Maestro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Founuku thinking.
Maestro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Founuku takes one on the button.#CUT#It looks like Etimoni Founuku has been cut.#T1#
Founuku misses with an uppercut
letting Maestro counter with a right hand.
Maestro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Founuku manages to avoid it.
Founuku goes for a double leg but Maestro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maestro continues to drive forward.
Founuku throws a shot from downtown. Maestro moves away and avoids it.
Maestro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Founuku moves away.
Founuku misses with a body shot
and Maestro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maestro scores with a jab. Founuku acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maestro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maestro slips a jab from Founuku.
Founuku looks to land a right hand but Maestro moved out of range.
Maestro throws a lazy right hand but Founuku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Founuku misses the shot to the body.
Founuku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Founuku takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Founuku shoots in but no luck this time.
Matija Maestro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Etimoni Founuku.
Founuku misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Maestro to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maestro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Founuku takes a swing at Maestro's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot lands for Maestro.
A slow jab from Founuku misses its intended target.
Maestro throws a shot from downtown. Founuku moves away and avoids it.
Maestro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Founuku swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maestro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maestro cracks Founuku with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
Maestro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Founuku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maestro moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Maestro as he connects with a hook.
Maestro lands a nice hook to Founuku's body. Founuku takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Founuku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maestro.
Founuku takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maestro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Founuku. Founuku circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Founuku throws a hook to the side of Maestro's head but Maestro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looks like Maestro has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Founuku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maestro.
Founuku drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maestro defends it well.
Maestro avoids the body shot from Founuku.
Maestro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Founuku moves away.
Founuku changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Maestro throws a lazy right hand but Founuku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Founuku with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maestro counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Maestro closes the distance and clinches.
Founuku blocks a body shot from Maestro.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Founuku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Founuku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Founuku tries to throw a body punch but Maestro avoids it by throwing Founuku back against the cage.
Founuku blocks a body shot from Maestro.
Maestro lands a left hand.
Maestro blocks a body shot from Founuku.
Maestro blocking some punches.
Maestro prevents a body shot from Founuku.
Founuku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Founuku drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maestro pulls his leg out and moves away.
Founuku has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maestro finds it's way round the side to connect with Founuku's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matija Maestro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Etimoni Founuku'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.#R2#
Founuku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Founuku is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maestro rather than just go for the knockout.
Founuku ducks under a wild hook from Maestro.
Founuku swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Maestro counter with a right hand.
Maestro lands the left hand.
Founuku takes a swing at Maestro's ribcage but misses.
Maestro misses with a looping right.
Founuku drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maestro defends it well.
Maestro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Founuku can do to turn this around?
Founuku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maestro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Founuku shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maestro pinned against the cage. Maestro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maestro just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Maestro just misses with a punch to the body.
Founuku misses with a body shot.
Founuku slips a jab from Maestro.
Founuku throws a body shot but no joy.
Founuku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maestro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Founuku throws a body punch but Maestro moves out of range.
Maestro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maestro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Founuku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maestro.
Matija Maestro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maestro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice sprawl there from Maestro as Founuku shoots in.
Maestro is looking to counter punch.
Maestro lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Maestro throws a lazy right hand but Founuku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maestro throws a lazy right hand but Founuku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maestro slips a jab from Founuku.
Founuku takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Founuku looks to score with a jab to the body but Maestro is just out of range.
Founuku looks to score with a jab to the body but Maestro is just out of range.
Founuku throws a body shot but no joy.
Founuku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maestro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maestro lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maestro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Founuku shoots for a double leg takedown but Maestro sprawls well. He's pushed Founuku's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matija Maestro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Etimoni Founuku.#T3#
Founuku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Founuku throws a body shot but no joy.
Maestro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Founuku.
Founuku fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maestro throws a body shot but no joy.
Founuku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maestro was well out of range. Poor timing from Founuku.
Founuku slips under a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maestro, as that shot connected.
Founuku has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice takedown defense from Maestro. No joy for Founuku on that attempt.
Maestro scores with a jab to the body.
Maestro thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Maestro looks to score with a jab to the body but Founuku is just out of range.
Founuku tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Maestro misses with a looping right.
Maestro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Founuku.
Founuku misses the shot to the body.
Founuku tries for a takedown but Maestro circles away easily
and Maestro counters with a right hand to the body.
Maestro looks to land a left hand but Founuku moved out of range nicely.
Founuku is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Maestro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maestro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Founuku with the counter takedown but Maestro avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Founuku shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maestro as he jumps to the side.
Founuku has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Founuku 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.
Matija Maestro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Etimoni Founuku's cut.
That's time! Maestro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Maestro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Founuku drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maestro defends it well.
Matija Maestro is winning the standup battle so far.
Maestro moves out of range of the strikes.
Maestro sizes up Founuku with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maestro misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Maestro finds it's way through Founuku's defenses.
Founuku misses with a body shot
and Maestro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Founuku fails with a takedown attempt.
Maestro is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Founuku.
Maestro looks to score with a jab to the body but Founuku is just out of range.
Maestro misses with a looping right.
Founuku is trying desperately to land a takedown but Maestro is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Founuku.
Founuku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maestro.#T1#
Founuku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maestro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Founuku.
Founuku shoots in for a double leg but Maestro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maestro scores with a jab.
Maestro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Founuku stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Founuku goes for a double leg but Maestro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maestro continues to drive forward.
Matija Maestro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Etimoni Founuku.
Founuku slips under a jab from Maestro.
Maestro cracks Founuku with a good jab.
Maestro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Maestro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Founuku misses with a body shot.
Etimoni Founuku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Maestro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Founuku moves away.
Founuku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Founuku thuds his right hand into Maestro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Founuku scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maestro throws a body shot but no joy.
Founuku throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Maestro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Founuku misses.
The fighters circling - Maestro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maestro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maestro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Founuku's head backwards.
Maestro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Founuku's head backwards.#T3#
Maestro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Founuku.
Founuku misses with a hook.
It looked like Maestro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maestro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maestro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Founuku under the eye.
Maestro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matija Maestro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Founuku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Founuku takes one to the side of the head.
Maestro throws a shot from downtown. Founuku moves away and avoids it.
Founuku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maestro moves away.
Founuku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maestro was well out of range. Poor timing from Founuku.
Founuku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Maestro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Founuku was well out of range. Poor timing from Maestro.
Founuku shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maestro defends it nicely.
Maestro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Founuku at a distance.
Maestro connects with a body shot that sends Founuku's belly button to the back.
Nice uppercut lands for Maestro. That snapped Founuku's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Founuku lands with an overhand left.
Maestro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Founuku moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matija Maestro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maestro 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matija Maestro!
During a confident post fight interview, Matija Maestro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
LOM Lightweight Quarter Finals
Date: Mar 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Panda goes for a double leg but Maestro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maestro continues to drive forward.
Maestro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maestro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Maestro is leaning against Panda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maestro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maestro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Maestro is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
A short right from Maestro.
A right hook to the body lands for Maestro.
#BC2#
Maestro breaks the clinch.
Maestro digs a good hook to Panda's body.
Panda tries to clinch but Maestro is having none of it.
Maestro looks like he wants to counter punch here.#KD2#
Maestro bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Panda! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC2#Panda is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Maestro drops back looking for a leg! Panda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Panda manages to kick Maestro off! Maestro jumps back into Panda's guard.
Oh Panda is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Maestro drops back looking for a leg! Panda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Panda manages to kick Maestro off! Maestro jumps back into Panda's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Panda working for submissions but it's allowed Maestro to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Maestro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Panda sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Maestro has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Panda defend it? Maestro steps over the head and cranks it - Panda is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Maestro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matija Maestro!
Post fight, Matija Maestro took to the microphone: 'Guess he should've laid off them M&M's for breakfast'. |
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Event:
Madness LOM Week 1
Date: Feb 13, 2021 |
#R1#
A big right from American misses.
Maestro tries to counter with a clinch but American shakes him off and moves away.
American throws the left hand but Maestro avoids the punch easily.
A big right from American misses.
American misses with a straight right.
Maestro tries to counter by closing the distance.
American throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Maestro counters by moving into the clinch.
American is trying to break the clinch but Maestro is controlling him.
American has a couple of punches blocked by Maestro.
American wants to get back to striking at distance but Maestro won't allow it.
American tries to break the clinch but Maestro is controlling the position.
American blocking some punches.
American wants to get back to striking at distance but Maestro won't allow it.
American tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Maestro manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Maestro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
American got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maestro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, American has managed to get both his arms back between Maestro's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Maestro pushes a forearm under American's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, American is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matija Maestro!
Matija Maestro made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Guess he should've laid off them M&M's for breakfast'. |
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Event:
LOM Trials 2 per CK
Date: Dec 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Maestro tried to score with a low kick but Cooper checks it.
Cooper appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cooper checks a leg kick.
Cooper looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cooper keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cooper looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Maestro with a nice calf kick.
Maestro misses with a low kick.
Cooper half committed to a counter leg kick.
Maestro is looking to chop away at Cooper's legs.
Cooper keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cooper looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Maestro throws a solid leg kick but Cooper takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maestro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maestro.
Maestro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cooper avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As Maestro backs away, Cooper returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Maestro thumps Cooper with a low kick.
Maestro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A leg kick checked by Cooper.
Cooper checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As Maestro backs away, Cooper returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Maestro is looking to chop away at Cooper's legs.
Maestro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cooper feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Maestro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cooper fires out a quick counter leg kick but Maestro just manages to avoid it.
Maestro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cooper fires out a quick counter leg kick but Maestro just manages to avoid it.
Maestro misses with a low kick.
As Maestro backs away, Cooper returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cooper checks a low kick from Maestro.
Cooper feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Maestro tries to score with a low kick but Cooper moves his leg out of the way.
Cooper feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T2#
Maestro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cooper's sensitive parts.
Cooper moves out of range of the leg kick from Maestro.
Some bone on bone action there as Cooper checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cooper fires out a quick counter leg kick but Maestro just manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maestro.
A clash of legs there as Cooper blocks the low kick.
Cooper looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Maestro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cooper is able to avoid easily.
Cooper feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Maestro misses with a low kick.
As Maestro backs away, Cooper returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maestro.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cooper checks a low kick from Maestro.
Maestro misses with a low kick.
Edwin Cooper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matija Maestro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maestro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cooper is out of range and Maestro settles back down.
Cooper feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matija Maestro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maestro 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Matija Maestro!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Matija Maestro!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Matija Maestro!
Matija Maestro wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Matija Maestro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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