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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ibrahim Amrani (ranked 1737 p4p, 2105 weight class) and Matija Maestro (ranked 150 p4p, 169 weight class). Matija Maestro has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 2, fighting out of London, Ibrahim Amrani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Matija Maestro!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maestro closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Amrani did well to prevent Maestro getting side control.
Maestro prevents Amrani from improving his position.
Amrani is pressing down on Maestro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Amrani looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maestro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Amrani works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Amrani is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Amrani wants to sweep but no luck.
Amrani trying to keep a closed guard but Maestro is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maestro postures up in Amrani's guard and throws a big left but Amrani blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maestro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amrani swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Amrani looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maestro throwing strikes but missing.
Maestro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Amrani is keeping the position for now.
Maestro throws a big elbow that misses.
Maestro tries to free his leg and advance position but Amrani is retaining full guard.
Maestro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maestro trying to control but Amrani is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maestro scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Maestro wants to take a breather but Amrani is having none of it.
Amrani is looking for a sweep. Maestro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maestro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Amrani!
Amrani is wriggling around trying to escape.
Maestro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Amrani is working hard here to advance position.
Maestro throwing strikes here but Amrani is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Amrani sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Amrani wants to control but Maestro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Maestro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Amrani defending well though.
Maestro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Amrani landing a few short strikes.
Maestro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maestro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Amrani's head.
Maestro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Amrani is not content to let Maestro control the position.
Maestro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Maestro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Amrani defending well though.
Maestro is thwarting Amrani's attempts to control the position.
Maestro prevents Amrani from improving his position.
Maestro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Amrani has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maestro is trying to control the action in half guard but Amrani is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Amrani or perhaps it was just good defense by Maestro, which made it look bad.
Amrani 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. Amrani is in Maestro's guard.
Maestro is pulling down on Amrani's head to control his posture.
Maestro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Amrani throws an elbow that misses. Maestro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Amrani's guard. Nice move by Maestro!
Amrani keeping moving, preventing Maestro from controlling successfully.
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!
Maestro decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Maestro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Amrani actively working from the bottom here.
Maestro thows a huge punch but Amrani dodges it nicely.
Amrani blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maestro.
Amrani flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Amrani is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maestro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maestro's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestro trying to control the hands but Amrani breaks the grip.
Maestro tries to break free.
Amrani is punishing Maestro with some ground and pound.
Maestro tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Matija Maestro has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amrani lands a big shot there that rocks Maestro but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Amrani looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Maestro is trying to escape the mount.
Amrani breaks from Maestro's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Amrani looking to secure an arm triangle but Maestro defends it well.
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.
Maestro tries to lock up and control but Amrani gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Amrani controlling from the full mount.
Amrani scoring with strikes but Maestro is staying in there.
It looks like Matija Maestro has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maestro is trying to escape the mount.
Maestro tries to hold on but Amrani postures up.
Maestro can't escape the position.
Amrani lands a couple of good shots and Maestro has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Maestro manages to reverse the position and now he's in Amrani's guard. Nice work there by Maestro.
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!
Amrani is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maestro defends well.
Amrani working a defensive guard here.
Maestro throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maestro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Amrani works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Amrani keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Maestro trying to control the position from guard on top but Amrani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amrani working a defensive guard here.
Maestro advances to half guard.
Maestro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Amrani is looking to improve his position.
Maestro trying to control from Amrani's half guard. Amrani has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Amrani looking to control.
Maestro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maestro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Amrani works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Amrani looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Amrani preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maestro is looking to work some ground and pound but Amrani has wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maestro shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Amrani is trying to defend but Maestro finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maestro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Amrani defending well though.
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 Ibrahim Amrani will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matija Maestro's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Maestro enables Amrani to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maestro manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Amrani postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Amrani might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Amrani stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Maestro has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Amrani manages to get his head free but now Maestro has transitioned to an armbar! Amrani grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Maestro! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matija Maestro!
After the big win, Matija Maestro made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Wrestler Wayfare and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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