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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denis Stojnic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stojnic comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Igraj Bosno kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Denis Stojnic has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nate Holyfield's chin.
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169 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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180 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Holyfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Denis Stojnic!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Holyfield misses its intended target.
Stojnic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stojnic looks to land a body kick but Holyfield moved away.
Stojnic defending well as Holyfield loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Stojnic.
Holyfield with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stojnic to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Nate Holyfield has been cut.
Stojnic misses with a head kick.
Holyfield blocks a head kick by Stojnic.
Holyfield misses with a head kick.
Stojnic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stojnic tries a head kick but it misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Holyfield.
Stojnic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stojnic throws a lazy head kick
and Holyfield counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Stojnic is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holyfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Holyfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Stojnic.
Holyfield throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Stojnic.
Stojnic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Holyfield.
Stojnic knocks Holyfield to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Holyfield is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holyfield tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Stojnic presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Oh Holyfield is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holyfield can't escape the position.
Holyfield seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stojnic tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Holyfield can't escape the position.
Holyfield is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Holyfield actively working from the bottom here.
Holyfield is trying to get back to full guard.
Holyfield looking for submissions off his back.
Holyfield is breathing heavily.
Stojnic tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Holyfield.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Holyfield is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Stojnic pulls his head out easily.
Holyfield looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Holyfield is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Stojnic pulls his head out easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stojnic decides to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Stojnic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nate Holyfield's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Holyfield looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A head kick by Stojnic misses
and Holyfield counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stojnic won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holyfield is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stojnic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stojnic wants to get back to his feet but Holyfield drags him back down.
Holyfield goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stojnic rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Holyfield's guard! Nice work there by Stojnic!
Holyfield has his foot on Stojnic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stojnic works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holyfield has an active guard here but Stojnic has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Stojnic pulls his head out easily.
Holyfield looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stojnic decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Holyfield showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stojnic.
Holyfield shoots in but no luck this time.
Holyfield fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Holyfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick by Stojnic misses
and Holyfield counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Stojnic's guard now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield won't allow Stojnic to get back to his feet.
Holyfield trying to move into half guard but instead Stojnic has managed to sweep!
Holyfield working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Stojnic has passed into half guard!
Holyfield is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Stojnic jumps into side control!
Stojnic stands up.
Stojnic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck for Holyfield with that takedown attempt.
Holyfield fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield blocks a head kick by Stojnic.
Stojnic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stojnic connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Holyfield to the floor! Stojnic dives in looking for the finish!
Holyfield is looking to improve his position.
Holyfield is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Stojnic pulls his head out easily.
Stojnic stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Holyfield to get to his feet.
Stojnic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stojnic slips under a jab from Holyfield.
Stojnic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick by Stojnic misses
and Holyfield counters with a flying knee. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stojnic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stojnic lands a two punch combo.
Stojnic tries to bum rush Holyfield with a series of wild strikes but Holyfield uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Holyfield shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stojnic pinned against the cage. Stojnic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stojnic throws a sloppy head kick and Holyfield moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holyfield scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Holyfield avoids the head kick by Stojnic.
Holyfield tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Stojnic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nate Holyfield's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Holyfield misses with a wild body shot.
Stojnic throws a head kick but Holyfield moves out of range.
Stojnic throws a head kick that misses.
Stojnic throws a sloppy head kick
and Stojnic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Denis Stojnic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stojnic checks a leg kick.
Stojnic thows a leg kick but Holyfield checks it
and Holyfield counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stojnic throws a sloppy head kick
and Holyfield decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stojnic's guard.
Holyfield drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stojnic dives on top into guard.
Stojnic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Holyfield working for a triangle but Stojnic defends it easily.
Holyfield looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stojnic gets to his feet. Holyfield looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Stojnic throws a head kick but Holyfield moves out of range.
Holyfield takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stojnic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stojnic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stojnic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Holyfield's calf.
Stojnic misses with a straight right.
Stojnic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stojnic throws a body punch but Holyfield moves out of range.
Holyfield slips a straight right by Stojnic.
Holyfield avoids the head kick by Stojnic.
Stojnic throws the kick towards the body but Holyfield avoids it.
Holyfield fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Denis Stojnic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Stojnic.
Stojnic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nate Holyfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Denis Stojnic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown by Holyfield or perhaps it was just good defense by Stojnic which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Holyfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holyfield blocks a head kick by Stojnic.
Stojnic blocks a head kick by Holyfield.
Holyfield takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stojnic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stojnic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Holyfield counters with a nice double leg into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holyfield accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Holyfield drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stojnic dives on top into guard.
Holyfield looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stojnic is one step ahead there.
Holyfield isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Stojnic stacks Holyfield on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Stojnic!
Stojnic stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stojnic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stojnic throws a sloppy head kick and Holyfield moves out of range easily.
Stojnic tries a head kick but it misses.
Stojnic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stojnic throws the kick towards the body but Holyfield avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stojnic throws a head kick but Holyfield moves out of range.
Stojnic throws a head kick but Holyfield moves out of range.
Stojnic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holyfield misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Holyfield showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stojnic 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denis Stojnic!
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