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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matija Maestro (ranked 127 p4p, 1258 weight class) and Sum Yung Gai (ranked 19 p4p, 144 weight class). Maestro comes into the arena with Shortwire - Reconfig blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Excellent boxer
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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 13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matija Maestro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sum Yung Gai!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yung Gai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maestro.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maestro controls the position.
Maestro trying to control momentarily.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Yung Gai takes the fight into the clinch.
Maestro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maestro gets a trip takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
Maestro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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!
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yung Gai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Yung Gai won't allow Maestro to sweep him here.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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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