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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matija Maestro (ranked 123 p4p, 443 weight class) and Lewis Pendragon (ranked 14 p4p, 38 weight class). Maestro comes to the cage accompanied by Shortwire - Reconfig. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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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 17 - 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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lewis Pendragon!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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 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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pendragon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Maestro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pendragon defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pendragon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pendragon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maestro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon keeping moving, preventing Maestro from controlling successfully.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
Maestro misses with an uppercut.
Pendragon stuffs the takedown.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Maestro.
Pendragon is trying to control Maestro's posture but Maestro avoids it.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon is looking to improve his position.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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
and Maestro counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
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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