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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Chojnowski (ranked 5354 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Greene (ranked 1944 p4p, 0 weight class). Chojnowski comes to the cage accompanied by Nothing More - Do You Really Want It ?. Piotr Chojnowski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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199 lbs
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178 cm
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194 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Piotr Chojnowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Danny Greene!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chojnowski tries to clinch there but Greene circles away.
Greene drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Greene looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Greene working the ground and pound but Chojnowski is defending the strikes.
Greene has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Greene tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Greene is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chojnowski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene tries for a kimura but Chojnowski is defending well.
Chojnowski tries to bench press Greene off him but Greene keeps the position.
Greene swings around for an armbar but Chojnowski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Greene's guard.
Greene is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chojnowski defends well.
Greene is looking for a triangle but Chojnowski pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chojnowski wants to control from the top but Greene keeps moving.
Greene is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Greene looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chojnowski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Greene on the ground.
Chojnowski wants to control from the top but Greene keeps moving.
Greene is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chojnowski is aware though and is defending well.
Greene is working an open guard so Chojnowski takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Greene is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chojnowski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chojnowski moves into the clinch successfully.
Chojnowski jumps guard.
Greene trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chojnowski trying to strike off his back.
Chojnowski working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chojnowski trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Greene throws a big right hand that misses.
Greene trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Greene trying to control the position from guard on top but Chojnowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Greene stopping the sweep attempt from Chojnowski.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Greene gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chojnowski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chojnowski is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Greene presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chojnowski blocking some punches.
Greene is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Greene tries for a takedown. No joy.
Piotr Chojnowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Greene.
Greene gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chojnowski is trying to control but can't.
Chojnowski is positioning himself well to prevent Greene advancing to mount.
Chojnowski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Greene is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chojnowski is just riding it out for now. Greene eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Piotr Chojnowski will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Greene will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chojnowski scores with a jab to the body.
Chojnowski shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Greene eats them both and turns towards Chojnowski to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Greene shoots in but no luck this time.
Greene misses with a takedown attempt - Chojnowski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Piotr Chojnowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Greene.
Greene keeps the fight on the outside.
Greene drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chojnowski defends it well.
Greene swats away the attempt to clinch by Chojnowski.
Chojnowski tries to clinch there but Greene circles away.
Greene tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chojnowski throws a front kick aimed at Greene's knee but Greene avoids it well.
Greene darts in looking for a takedown but Chojnowski gets double underhooks and turns Greene into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene misses with a takedown attempt - Chojnowski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chojnowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Greene.
Chojnowski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Greene misses with a looping left.
Greene shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chojnowski sprawls well. Chojnowski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Greene gets slowly back to his feet.
Greene is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Greene as he checks the leg kick.
Chojnowski clinches with his opponent.
Greene changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chojnowski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chojnowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chojnowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chojnowski moves into range and clinches up with Greene.
Greene's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Greene gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chojnowski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Greene moves out of range as Chojnowski throws a body kick.
Chojnowski throws a head kick but Greene moves out of range.
Chojnowski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chojnowski misses with a body shot.
Greene stuffs the takedown attempt from Chojnowski. Chojnowski gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene gets a double leg takedown into Chojnowski's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chojnowski keeping moving, preventing Greene from controlling successfully.
Greene stopping the sweep attempt from Chojnowski.
Chojnowski is wriggling around but Greene manages to pass to half guard.
Chojnowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Greene can do to turn this around?
Greene is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chojnowski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Greene.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chojnowski is trying to control but can't.
Chojnowski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Greene's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Greene's back!
Chojnowski missing with punches from the back.
You can see the frustration on Greene's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Chojnowski doesn't have the hooks in and Greene manages to turn into his guard.
Greene is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chojnowski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene wants to pass the guard but Chojnowski is keeping the position.
Chojnowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chojnowski is looking to stand up but Greene isn't so interested in that idea.
Greene got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chojnowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Greene has managed to get both his arms back between Chojnowski's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Chojnowski dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Greene shoots in for a takedown but Chojnowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Greene moves out of range of the body kick.
Greene drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chojnowski defends it well.
Greene darts in looking for a takedown but Chojnowski gets double underhooks and turns Greene into the cage.
Greene dives in and grabs Chojnowski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chojnowski pushes down on Greene's head and hops out.
A little feinted left hand from Chojnowski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Piotr Chojnowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Greene.
Chojnowski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Greene.
Greene avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Greene circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chojnowski throws a sloppy head kick and Greene moves out of range easily.
Chojnowski scores with a jab.
Chojnowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Greene sprawls well. He's pushed Chojnowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chojnowski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chojnowski wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chojnowski wants to control but Greene is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Greene is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chojnowski has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chojnowski is trying to control but can't.
Greene takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Greene trying to pass the guard but Chojnowski defending well.
Chojnowski is looking for a sweep. Greene is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greene is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chojnowski is refusing to be controlled, as Greene sits in half guard.
Chojnowski is trying to stand up here but Greene is controlling him well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Piotr Chojnowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two 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.
Chojnowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Greene fails with a takedown attempt.
Chojnowski throws a push kick but Greene slaps the foot to one side.
Chojnowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Greene. Greene gets slowly back to his feet.
Chojnowski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Greene is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Greene misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chojnowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chojnowski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Greene escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chojnowski scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Danny Greene has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene gets a takedown into half guard.
Greene is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chojnowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Greene is working away from the top position though.
Greene is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chojnowski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Greene.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chojnowski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Piotr Chojnowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Danny Greene has got the better of the ground game so far.
Greene seems to be working for a kimura but Chojnowski defends the submission attempt.
Chojnowski is looking to improve his position.
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 Piotr Chojnowski.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chojnowski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight for Piotr Chojnowski!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Piotr Chojnowski!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Piotr Chojnowski!
Piotr Chojnowski wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Piotr Chojnowski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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