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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Connor McGregoire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorne Greenebaum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lorne Greenebaum has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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151 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Connor McGregoire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lorne Greenebaum!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregoire ducks under a wild hook from Greenebaum.
Greenebaum throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGregoire counters with a single leg into guard. Greenebaum didn't expect that.
Greenebaum pulls McGregoire in close to prevent any damage.
Greenebaum has his foot on McGregoire's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGregoire works his way back into a safe position though.
Greenebaum looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McGregoire has picked Greenebaum up and slammed him! Greenebaum can't keep hold of the triangle and McGregoire manages to pass to side control!
Greenebaum tries to buck McGregoire off but McGregoire is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenebaum is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenebaum sneaks back into half guard.
Greenebaum is looking to improve his position.
McGregoire knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Greenebaum on the ground.
McGregoire controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McGregoire seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Greenebaum for as long as he can get away with.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McGregoire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGregoire appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Greenebaum shoots in for a takedown but McGregoire shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McGregoire feinted with a counter takedown.
Greenebaum will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McGregoire feinted with a counter takedown.
Greenebaum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenebaum looks to throw the jab but McGregoire is out of range.
McGregoire attempts a counter takedown but Greenebaum avoids it well and moves away.
Lorne Greenebaum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greenebaum throws out a loose jab but McGregoire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGregoire feinted with a counter takedown.
Greenebaum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greenebaum misses with a straight left.
Greenebaum throws a hook to the side of McGregoire's head but McGregoire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Greenebaum fails with a takedown attempt.
Connor McGregoire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorne Greenebaum.
Greenebaum is trying hard to land a takedown here. McGregoire sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McGregoire tries to counter with a takedown but Greenebaum is quick to defend against it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenebaum shoots in but no luck this time.
Greenebaum looks to land a right hand but McGregoire moved out of range.
McGregoire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Greenebaum.
McGregoire attempts a counter takedown but Greenebaum avoids it well and moves away.
Greenebaum swings for the body but McGregoire moves out of range.
McGregoire slips a jab from Greenebaum.
Greenebaum shoots in for a takedown but McGregoire shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McGregoire half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Greenebaum thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGregoire attempts a counter takedown but Greenebaum avoids it well and moves away.
Greenebaum throws a jab when McGregoire was well out of range.
McGregoire appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
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 Connor McGregoire will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Greenebaum is defended easily by McGregoire.
McGregoire half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Greenebaum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGregoire.
McGregoire feinted with a counter takedown.
Greenebaum throws a hook to the side of McGregoire's head but McGregoire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGregoire changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McGregoire defending well as Greenebaum loads up on a big left hand.
McGregoire appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregoire ducks under a wild hook from Greenebaum.
McGregoire checks the leg kick.
Greenebaum takes a swing at McGregoire's ribcage but misses.
McGregoire drops down looking for a counter takedown but Greenebaum sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenebaum throws a looping overhand right but McGregoire ducks down to avoid it.
McGregoire drops down looking for a counter takedown but Greenebaum sprawls and moves away.
Greenebaum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGregoire manages to avoid it.
McGregoire tries to counter with a takedown but Greenebaum is quick to defend against it.
No luck for Greenebaum with that takedown attempt.
Greenebaum shoots for a takedown but McGregoire saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McGregoire half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Connor McGregoire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorne Greenebaum.
Greenebaum throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGregoire's waist but McGregoire gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Greenebaum off to one side.
Greenebaum throws a nice looking combination but McGregoire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Greenebaum throws a big shot that misses.
McGregoire appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McGregoire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greenebaum.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenebaum throws a jab when McGregoire was well out of range.
McGregoire half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Greenebaum fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McGregoire half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McGregoire avoids the body shot from Greenebaum.
Greenebaum fails to land the takedown.
McGregoire drops down looking for a counter takedown but Greenebaum sprawls and moves away.
Greenebaum is breathing heavily.
Greenebaum looks to score with a jab to the body but McGregoire is just out of range.
Greenebaum fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregoire moves out of range of the strikes.
Greenebaum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGregoire tries to counter with a takedown but Greenebaum is quick to defend against it.
Greenebaum changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGregoire tries to avoid it but Greenebaum manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGregoire to the ground. McGregoire escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McGregoire feinted with a counter takedown.
Greenebaum misses with a looping right.
McGregoire changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lorne Greenebaum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Greenebaum tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McGregoire defends well and Greenebaum ends up having to push McGregoire into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Greenebaum throws a low kick but McGregoire avoids it.
McGregoire slips under a jab.
McGregoire feinted with a counter takedown.
Greenebaum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGregoire.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenebaum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGregoire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGregoire tries to counter with a takedown but Greenebaum is quick to defend against it.
A big right from Greenebaum misses.
McGregoire attempts a counter takedown but Greenebaum avoids it well and moves away.
Greenebaum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGregoire moves out of range of the strikes.
Greenebaum misses the jab.
McGregoire appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Greenebaum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGregoire half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McGregoire staying out of range there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Greenebaum throws an overhand right that lands on McGregoire's shoulder, as McGregoire tries to avoid the shot.
Greenebaum will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorne Greenebaum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A low kick from Greenebaum is predictable there
and McGregoire counters with a nice double leg into side control. Greenebaum won't be happy with that.
Greenebaum is looking for a sweep.
Greenebaum manages to get back to half guard.
McGregoire with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McGregoire will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregoire wants to take a breather but Greenebaum is having none of it.
McGregoire wants to pass to mount but Greenebaum is defending the position.
Greenebaum trying to hold on to McGregoire's head to control him but McGregoire postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregoire leaves Greenebaum with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McGregoire attempts a counter takedown but Greenebaum avoids it well and moves away.
Greenebaum dives in for a single leg takedown but McGregoire sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McGregoire half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Greenebaum takes a swing at McGregoire's ribcage but misses.
McGregoire drops down looking for a counter takedown but Greenebaum sprawls and moves away.
Greenebaum tries for a takedown but McGregoire sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Connor McGregoire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorne Greenebaum.
Greenebaum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Greenebaum looks to land a right hand but McGregoire moved out of range.
Greenebaum shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGregoire pinned against the cage. McGregoire gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenebaum throws a leg kick but McGregoire sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Greenebaum throws a body shot but no joy.
McGregoire changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McGregoire blocks a jab.
Greenebaum misses with a left hand
so McGregoire counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGregoire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Greenebaum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Greenebaum keeping moving, preventing McGregoire from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenebaum had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McGregoire defends it easily.
Greenebaum has his hands on McGregoire's head, controlling the position.
McGregoire trying to control the position from guard on top but Greenebaum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Greenebaum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McGregoire stays in close to Greenebaum's body and controls the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Greenebaum shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGregoire as he jumps to the side.
McGregoire changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor McGregoire showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McGregoire has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Lorne Greenebaum!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Connor McGregoire!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Connor McGregoire!
Connor McGregoire wins by split decision!
Our winner, Connor McGregoire, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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