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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Damir Stojnic (ranked 21520 p4p, 401 weight class) and Mustafa Cetinkaya (ranked 2245 p4p, 256 weight class). The key to victory for Damir Stojnic has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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156 lbs
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180 cm
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156 lbs
9 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
6 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damir Stojnic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mustafa Cetinkaya!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cetinkaya shoots in but Stojnic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A head kick misses from Stojnic.
Cetinkaya gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stojnic counters with a right hand to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cetinkaya.
Damir Stojnic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mustafa Cetinkaya.
Stojnic closes the distance and clinches up with Cetinkaya, looking for a takedown. Stojnic pushes Cetinkaya against the cage but Cetinkaya circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cetinkaya swats away the attempt to clinch by Stojnic.
Stojnic gets caught napping as Cetinkaya dives in and scores a takedown. Stojnic manages to retain guard.
Stojnic pushes Cetinkaya off and scrambles back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Stojnic. No joy for Cetinkaya on that attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Stojnic as Cetinkaya shoots in.
Stojnic connects with a leg kick. Cetinkaya looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cetinkaya shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Stojnic manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Cetinkaya looks winded!
Stojnic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cetinkaya but Cetinkaya pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cetinkaya looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stojnic is fending him off so far but Cetinkaya persists. Nope, Stojnic circles away and we're back to standing.
Cetinkaya fails with the takedown
and Cetinkaya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cetinkaya avoids a kick to the body.
Stojnic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cetinkaya misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cetinkaya shoots in for a takedown but Stojnic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stojnic doesn't manage to clinch there - Cetinkaya circles away.
Stojnic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cetinkaya swivels and escapes.
Stojnic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stojnic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cetinkaya as he avoids it easily.
Stojnic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cetinkaya is looking for the big counter here.
Cetinkaya shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Stojnic counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cetinkaya gets a takedown into half guard.
Cetinkaya throwing shots but Stojnic is blocking nicely.
Stojnic is looking to control Cetinkaya's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stojnic avoid being mounted?
Cetinkaya is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cetinkaya lands with a punch from half guard.
Stojnic trying to control from the bottom.
Cetinkaya is nestled in close to Stojnic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cetinkaya thows a huge punch but Stojnic dodges it nicely.
Cetinkaya thows a huge punch but Stojnic dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Cetinkaya.
Cetinkaya missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cetinkaya is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stojnic wants to improve his position but Cetinkaya is controlling well.
Cetinkaya is thwarting Stojnic's attempts to control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cetinkaya connects with a nice short shot to Stojnic's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cetinkaya drops an elbow to the side of Stojnic's head.
Stojnic tries to get to full guard but Cetinkaya has control of the leg.
Cetinkaya lands with a punch from half guard.
Cetinkaya working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cetinkaya lands a nice short elbow.
Cetinkaya is thwarting Stojnic's attempts to control the position.
Cetinkaya lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cetinkaya is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stojnic wants to get back to full guard.
Stojnic is pressing down on Cetinkaya's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cetinkaya is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stojnic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cetinkaya can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cetinkaya lands a couple of elbows.
Stojnic is rocked!
Cetinkaya lands a couple of elbows.
Cetinkaya connects with a couple of short punches.
Oh Stojnic is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stojnic controls Cetinkaya momentarily but Cetinkaya frees himself.
Stojnic seems to have got his legs back now.
Stojnic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mustafa Cetinkaya will probably get the nod.
That's time! Stojnic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cetinkaya shoots for a takedown but Stojnic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stojnic wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stojnic fails to land the takedown.
Cetinkaya moves forwards but Stojnic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cetinkaya fails with the takedown
and Stojnic counters with a left and a right that stings Cetinkaya.
Cetinkaya slaps away a takedown attempt from Stojnic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stojnic moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCetinkaya.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stojnic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cetinkaya drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mustafa Cetinkaya has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cetinkaya in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cetinkaya is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stojnic is trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cetinkaya landing strikes.
Cetinkaya grinds an elbow into Stojnic's temple.
Cetinkaya working the ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cetinkaya working away.
Cetinkaya lands an elbow.
Cetinkaya scores with punches from side control.
Stojnic wants to control but Cetinkaya postures up.
Cetinkaya working the body and head with strikes.
Stojnic tries to bench press Cetinkaya off him but Cetinkaya keeps the position.
Stojnic takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cetinkaya scoring with punches and elbows.
Cetinkaya working the ground and pound from side control.
Cetinkaya landing strikes.
Cetinkaya working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stojnic is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cetinkaya connects with a decent elbow.
Cetinkaya working the ground and pound from side control.
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!
Cetinkaya working the ground and pound.
Cetinkaya throws an elbow but Stojnic slips to the side and avoids it well.
Stojnic wants to control but Cetinkaya postures up.
Cetinkaya landing a few strikes.
Stojnic taking a bit of punishment here - Cetinkaya scoring with strikes.
Cetinkaya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stojnic can't do much from the bottom here.
Cetinkaya working the ground and pound from side control.
Cetinkaya grinds an elbow into Stojnic's temple.
Cetinkaya scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Stojnic to see if he's OK.
Stojnic taking a bit of punishment here - Cetinkaya scoring with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cetinkaya scores with a couple of short elbows.
Stojnic sneaks back into half guard.
Cetinkaya working the head and body with strikes.
Stojnic gets back to full guard.
Cetinkaya really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stojnic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stojnic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Cetinkaya doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Cetinkaya looking for a sweep. Not yet Cetinkaya, not yet.
Cetinkaya tries to strike from the bottom.
Cetinkaya trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Cetinkaya striking off his back but it's not causing Stojnic any problems.
Cetinkaya looking for a sweep. Not yet Cetinkaya, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cetinkaya keeping moving, preventing Stojnic from controlling successfully.
Cetinkaya is striking from the bottom but Stojnic uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Cetinkaya flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Cetinkaya tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Stojnic passes to side control.
Cetinkaya tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Cetinkaya tries to improve position but can't.
Cetinkaya is not content to let Stojnic control the position.
Cetinkaya is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mustafa Cetinkaya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Cetinkaya goes for a double leg but Stojnic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stojnic continues to drive forward.
Damir Stojnic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cetinkaya tries for a takedown but Stojnic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stojnic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stojnic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stojnic wants it to stay on the feet.
Damir Stojnic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mustafa Cetinkaya.
Stojnic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cetinkaya's sensitive parts.
Cetinkaya closes the distance and clinches up with Stojnic, looking for a takedown. Cetinkaya pushes Stojnic against the cage but Stojnic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stojnic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cetinkaya circles away.
Cetinkaya moves out of range as Stojnic throws a body kick.
Stojnic tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stojnic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stojnic stuffs the takedown attempt from Cetinkaya. Cetinkaya gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stojnic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stojnic goes for a double leg but Cetinkaya avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cetinkaya continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cetinkaya dives in and grabs Stojnic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stojnic pushes down on Cetinkaya's head and hops out.
Stojnic tries to clinch there but Cetinkaya circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stojnic lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cetinkaya displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stojnic.
Cetinkaya gets a double leg takedown into Stojnic's guard.
Cetinkaya throws a strike but Stojnic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Stojnic working some strikes from top position.
Cetinkaya trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Cetinkaya throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Stojnic wants to get up but he can't break Cetinkaya's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cetinkaya throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Cetinkaya doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Cetinkaya striking off his back but it's not causing Stojnic any problems.
Cetinkaya can't keep his opponent in guard - Stojnic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mustafa Cetinkaya is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stojnic prevents Cetinkaya from improving his position.
Stojnic is looking to take a break and control but Cetinkaya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cetinkaya has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stojnic is working away from the top position though.
Cetinkaya is looking to improve his position.
Cetinkaya wants to control but Stojnic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cetinkaya flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Cetinkaya trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cetinkaya tries to reverse the position but Stojnic maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cetinkaya tries to hold on but Stojnic postures up.
Cetinkaya tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cetinkaya tries to control the position but Stojnic now has his back.
Stojnic struggling to keep hold of the position.
Stojnic is not going to allow Cetinkaya to sit and survive in this position.
Cetinkaya might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Stojnic haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Stojnic looking to break Cetinkaya's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Cetinkaya remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Stojnic will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Stojnic is hanging on to Cetinkaya's back as he tries to escape.
Cetinkaya is still trying to improve position.
Cetinkaya trying to control the action but Stojnic just sinks the hooks in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cetinkaya can't escape the position.
Stojnic cracks Cetinkaya with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Cetinkaya from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Stojnic is not going to allow Cetinkaya to sit and survive in this position.
Stojnic looking for the choke from the back.
Despite being in a bad position, Cetinkaya is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Cetinkaya trying to control the hands but Stojnic breaks the grip.
Cetinkaya tries to escape the position.
Damir Stojnic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cetinkaya trying to control the action but Stojnic just sinks the hooks in.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damir Stojnic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cetinkaya 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mustafa Cetinkaya!
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