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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ispa Mfer (ranked 427 p4p, 339 weight class) and Matija Maestro (ranked 52 p4p, 44 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Maestro's choice of entrance music: Shortwire - Reconfig. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ispa Mfer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matija Maestro!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maestro is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maestro thuds a left hand into Mfer's body.
Mfer thows a leg kick but Maestro checks it
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?
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mfer wants to get back to his feet.
Maestro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mfer keeps working.
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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
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.
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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