The two fought in the newly created 135-pound bantamweight division.
Mtagwa is most notable for having fought for a version of the world title at both featherweight and super bantamweight.
He was a contender in three different divisions; being ranked in the bantamweight, featherweight and lightweight weight classes.
This was not his first fight as a bantamweight: he already fought once in the weight class in 2007.
At 36 years 11 months, he became the oldest super bantamweight champion in history.
He is a bantamweight who weighs more than 200 lb.
His best finish was the 11th place in the men's bantamweight division (1996).
Mixed martial arts tournaments were held in multiple weight classes, including the bantamweight division, heavyweight division and women's division at 115 pounds.
