LAS VEGAS – [autotag]Bobby Green[/autotag] defeated Clay Guida via unanimous decision Saturday in their lightweight preliminary card bout at UFC on ESPN 11 at the UFC Apex.
Take a look inside the fight with Green, who halted a two-fight skid with his first win in two and a half years.
Result: Bobby Green def. Clay Guida via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Updated records: Bobby Green (25-10-1 MMA, 6-5-1 UFC), Clay Guida (35-20 MMA, 15-14 UFC)
Key stat: Green stuffed nine of Guida’s 12 takedown attempts, then outstruck him 85 to 23 in significant strikes to claim the decision victory.
Green on switching stances for Guida
“I switched a couple of times, but I just felt the southpaw stance was a little bit difference. They had planned on me being orthodox and so I just switched it up on you and like, ‘Ah! Just when you thought I’d fight that way, I’m fighting this way today!’
Green on facing Guida – and mid-fight trash talk
“It’s a great experience, you know? To fight legends. Guys that have been through the tests of time, fought champions, so I get to really test myself. … It was a real chess game.
“I always talk (expletive). I always just talk to guys, let them know that I’m right there in the fight, no matter what. Just being aware of everything. I’m just having fun, having a good time.”
Green on James Vick’s callout
“You tell him I’m gonna slap him when I see him! Tell him to bring it on!”
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