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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damir Stojnic (ranked 3453 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Greenwood (ranked 24804 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Damir Stojnic has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Greenwood!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Stojnic with that takedown attempt.
Greenwood appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stojnic tries to clinch but Greenwood is having none of it.
Stojnic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stojnic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Greenwood changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Greenwood attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stojnic dives in for a single leg takedown but Greenwood sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Michael Greenwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stojnic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Greenwood swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damir Stojnic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stojnic slips under a jab from Greenwood.
Greenwood throws a series of punches but Stojnic moves out of range.
Greenwood lands a big head kick that sends Stojnic tumbling to the mat! Greenwood takes a step backwards and waves Stojnic back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Stojnic is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stojnic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Greenwood as he avoids it easily.
Greenwood swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stojnic counters with a left to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Stojnic blocks the leg kick.
Stojnic attempts a counter takedown but Greenwood avoids it well and moves away.
Greenwood looks winded!
Greenwood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stojnic.
Stojnic pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Greenwood back to the cage. Stojnic follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenwood throws a head kick that misses
and Stojnic counters with a left and a right that stings Greenwood.
Stojnic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Greenwood throws out a leg kick but Stojnic moves out of range and Greenwood only half commits.
Stojnic throws a big counter combination but Greenwood scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Michael Greenwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Greenwood throws a body kick that misses
and Stojnic counters with a nice uppercut.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Greenwood enables Stojnic to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Greenwood manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Greenwood keeping full guard, as Stojnic tries to pass.
Greenwood wants to stand but Stojnic is controlling the position.
Stojnic gets to his feet. Greenwood looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Greenwood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Greenwood as Stojnic shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stojnic shoots in for a takedown but Greenwood shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stojnic is defended easily by Greenwood.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stojnic.
Stojnic shoots in for a takedown but Greenwood shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Greenwood misses with a low kick.
Stojnic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Greenwood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stojnic is looking to clinch.
Stojnic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stojnic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Greenwood feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stojnics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stojnic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Greenwood is fending him off so far but Stojnic persists. Nope, Greenwood circles away and we're back to standing.
Stojnic feints and then cracks Greenwood's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Greenwood down.
Stojnic tries for a takedown but Greenwood sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Greenwood swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Greenwood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenwood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Stojnic was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stojnic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Greenwood misses with a wild combination.
Greenwood takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Greenwood swings for the body but Stojnic moves out of range.
Stojnic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stojnic fails to land the takedown.
Stojnic avoids a kick to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Greenwood lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stojnic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stojnic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stojnic moves in looking to clinch but Greenwood pushes him off.
Stojnic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Greenwood pinned against the cage. Greenwood gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenwood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stojnic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Greenwood tries to avoid it but Stojnic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Greenwood to the ground. Greenwood escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Greenwood. No joy for Stojnic on that attempt.
Stojnic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Greenwood's waist but Greenwood gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stojnic off to one side.
Greenwood lands a nice shot that snaps Stojnic's head back.
Stojnic blocks a head kick by Greenwood.
Nice sprawl there from Greenwood as Stojnic shoots in.
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!
Greenwood throws a head kick that misses.
Greenwood throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Stojnic to counter with a crisp jab.
Greenwood throws a leg kick
and Stojnic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stojnic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A head kick by Greenwood misses
and Stojnic counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Greenwood dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Greenwood throws a head kick but Stojnic moves out of range.
Stojnic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Greenwood but Greenwood pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stojnic takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Greenwood throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Greenwood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Greenwood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stojnic dives in and grabs Greenwood's left leg, looking for a takedown. Greenwood pushes down on Stojnic's head and hops out.
Greenwood swats away the attempt to clinch by Stojnic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stojnic throws a combination. Greenwood tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stojnic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Greenwood sprawls well. Greenwood wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stojnic gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damir Stojnic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stojnic shoots in and drives through. Greenwood sprawls well.
Greenwood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Greenwood, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stojnic drops down looking for a counter takedown but Greenwood sprawls and moves away.
Stojnic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Greenwood.
Stojnic moves into the clinch.
Stojnic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Greenwood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Greenwood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stojnic moves in looking to clinch but Greenwood pushes him off.
Stojnic is looking to clinch.
Greenwood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stojnic misses with a takedown attempt - Greenwood sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Greenwood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stojnic shoots in for a takedown but Greenwood shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stojnic throws a head kick but Greenwood moves out of range.
Stojnic shoots in looking for a takedown but Greenwood manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stojnic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Greenwood wants to counter with a clinch but Stojnic pushes him away.
Stojnic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Greenwood throws a right and a left that Stojnic avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stojnic moves in looking to clinch but Greenwood pushes him off.
Stojnic is looking to clinch.
Greenwood tries to counter by closing the distance.
Greenwood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stojnic circles away quickly and effectively.
Stojnic fails with a takedown attempt.
Greenwood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stojnic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Greenwood swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Stojnic counter with a right hand.
Stojnic digs a good body shot into Greenwood's ribs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stojnic!
Stojnic fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stojnic avoids the head kick by Greenwood.
Stojnic dives in and grabs Greenwood's left leg, looking for a takedown. Greenwood pushes down on Stojnic's head and hops out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stojnic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stojnic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Greenwood looks to throw the jab but Stojnic is out of range.
Greenwood throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stojnic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Greenwood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Greenwood tries to counter it with a takedown but Stojnic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Greenwood looks to land a combination but Stojnic avoids it well.
Stojnic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Greenwood but Greenwood pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Michael Greenwood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from Greenwood does no damage.
Greenwood displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stojnic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Greenwood misses.
Stojnic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Greenwood tries to avoid it but Stojnic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Greenwood to the ground. Greenwood escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stojnic or perhaps it was just good defense by Greenwood, which made it look bad.
Greenwood connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stojnic's hands.
Stojnic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Greenwood's waist but Greenwood gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stojnic off to one side.
Greenwood looks to land a combination but Stojnic avoids it well.
Greenwood misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greenwood throws a body kick that misses.
Stojnic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Greenwood throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stojnic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Greenwood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Greenwood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stojnic shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Stojnic trying to control from half guard but Greenwood is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenwood looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stojnic works his way into full mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenwood really wants to buck Stojnic off and get back to his feet.
Stojnic wants to control the pace but Greenwood is squirming around nicely.
Stojnic working for a submission but Greenwood is keeping him at bay.
Greenwood is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stojnic trying to control but Greenwood is having none of it.
That's two 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.
Stojnic with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Greenwood is squirming around, avoiding Stojnic's attempts to control the action.
Greenwood has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Greenwood is trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stojnic wants to control but Greenwood is keeping busy.
Damir Stojnic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Greenwood defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Stojnic's arms.
Stojnic tries to get the hooks in deep but Greenwood pushed the leg off.
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.
Greenwood is trying to stand back up.
Greenwood is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Stojnic off. It looks like it's working - Stojnic slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Greenwood displaying calm under pressure there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stojnic decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Damir Stojnic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Greenwood is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stojnic lands with a punch from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damir Stojnic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Greenwood 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Greenwood!
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