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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lorne Greenebaum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taran Chula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lorne Greenebaum has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Lorne Greenebaum!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Taran Chula!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greenebaum tries to land a leg kick but Chula saw it coming and moves away.
Chula throws a body punch but Greenebaum moves out of range.
Chula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greenebaum shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chula but Chula pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Greenebaum sets himself, and Chula steps forward looking for the clinch! Greenebaum avoids it this time.
Greenebaum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Greenebaum chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Chula there.
Greenebaum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chula pushes Greenebaum away with a front kick.
Lorne Greenebaum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chula lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenebaum misses with a double jab.
Chula misses the shot to the body.
Greenebaum half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Greenebaum misses with a body shot.
Chula let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chula lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Greenebaum backs up against the cage.
Greenebaum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chula counters by clinching up.
Chula trying to control the position but instead, Greenebaum has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chula into the cage.
Greenebaum breaks the clinch.
Taran Chula is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Greenebaum misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Greenebaum swings widly with a right hand
and Chula moves into the clinch.
Greenebaum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chula misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chula lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Greenebaum's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chula tries to throw a body punch but Greenebaum avoids it by throwing Chula back against the cage.
Greenebaum tries to pull guard but Chula holds him up against the cage and eventually Greenebaum drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorne Greenebaum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chula tries to throw a body punch but Greenebaum avoids it by throwing Chula back against the cage.
Chula throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chula slows down the pace here.
Chula's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Greenebaum is trying to break the clinch but Chula is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Greenebaum tries to break free but Chula pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chula misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chula tries to throw a body punch but Greenebaum avoids it by throwing Chula back against the cage.
I was talking to Greenebaum's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Greenebaum stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Chula lands a body shot in the clinch.
Greenebaum wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Greenebaum jumps guard but Chula stands there with Greenebaum around his waist. Greenebaum gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chula stalling against the cage.
Chula tries a body shot but Greenebaum blocks it.
Greenebaum is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Chula can't fight it off and eventually Greenebaum manages to take the fight to the floor. Chula looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chula seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chula avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Greenebaum looking to pass the guard.
Chula preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Greenebaum throws a big elbow that misses.
Greenebaum passes Chula's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Greenebaum is nestled in close to Chula, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Greenebaum is trying to control. Chula wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taran Chula dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chula avoids the body shot from Greenebaum.
Chula misses with a wild body shot.
Greenebaum looks for a takedown but Chula sprawls well.
Chula throws a body punch but Greenebaum moves out of range.
Chula is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Greenebaum rather than just go for the knockout.
Greenebaum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chula manages to avoid it.
Lorne Greenebaum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chula throws a push kick but Greenebaum slaps the foot to one side.
Greenebaum missing with a left hand there. Chula was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chula lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chula takes a swing at Greenebaum's ribcage but misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Greenebaum.
Chula scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenebaum throws a nice outside leg kick.
Greenebaum feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chulas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chula misses the jab.
Chula scores with a jab to the body.
Chula scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Greenebaum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chula only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Greenebaum misses with a body shot.
Chula has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Greenebaum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chula manages to avoid it.
Greenebaum's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chula connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Greenebaum scrambles back to his feet.
Chula throws a looping overhand right but Greenebaum ducks down to avoid it.
Greenebaum attempts a counter takedown but Chula avoids it well and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chula lands a nice hook to Greenebaum's body. Greenebaum takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chula doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chula lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greenebaum gets a takedown into half guard.
Chula is not content to let Greenebaum control the position.
Greenebaum trying to control the pace.
Chula wants to improve his position but Greenebaum is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chula trying to control from the bottom.
Greenebaum not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Greenebaum not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Greenebaum keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Greenebaum lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Greenebaum landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenebaum wants to pass the guard but Chula is defending well.
Chula is trying to maintain the position but Greenebaum is very close to passing his half guard.
Chula has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chula can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chula is staying active underneath Greenebaum, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Greenebaum missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Greenebaum frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greenebaum can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chula is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lorne Greenebaum will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greenebaum.
It seemed like Chula was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chula scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chula lands a leg kick that knocks Greenebaum off balance momentarily.
Greenebaum shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chula as he jumps to the side.
Greenebaum shoots in and gets a takedown into Chula's guard.
Greenebaum is looking to work some ground and pound but Chula has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenebaum trying to control the position from guard on top but Chula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greenebaum works over Chula with some ground and pound from guard.
Greenebaum lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chula preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Greenebaum advances position into side control!
Chula tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Greenebaum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chula keeps working.
Chula holds on to Greenebaum's head and controls the position momentarily.
Greenebaum throws a strike aimed at the side of Chula's head but Chula avoids it well.
That's two 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 working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chula is not content to let Greenebaum control the position.
Chula dodges the ground and pound from Greenebaum.
Greenebaum passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Chula!
Chula is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chula blocking the ground and pound.
Chula really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Greenebaum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Greenebaum lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Greenebaum landing strikes from the mount and Chula is in trouble!
Greenebaum thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Greenebaum with shots to the head and body - Chula looks very uncomfortable down there.
Greenebaum throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Greenebaum jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Chula is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Chula and Greenebaum has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Greenebaum has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Greenebaum sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Chula is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenebaum is looking to take a break and control but Chula is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Greenebaum passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Chula!
Greenebaum looking to finish with strikes here!
Greenebaum tries to control but Chula wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greenebaum fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorne Greenebaum clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Greenebaum gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chula counters with a left to the body.
Taran Chula seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chula is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Greenebaum.
Greenebaum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chula sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Chula releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chula keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chula gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Greenebaum to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenebaum is working Chula over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenebaum trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chula working a defensive guard here.
Greenebaum throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chula works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Greenebaum drops back looking for a leg! Chula is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chula manages to kick Greenebaum off! Greenebaum jumps back into Chula's guard.
Greenebaum throws a big elbow that misses.
Chula keeping full guard, as Greenebaum tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Greenebaum trying to control the position from guard on top but Chula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greenebaum is fighting to break Chula's control of his arms but Chula is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chula leaves Greenebaum with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorne Greenebaum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chula lands a nice looking body shot.
Chula has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Greenebaum takes one to the chin there.
Greenebaum throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Chula releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sloppy strikes from Greenebaum. Those never looked like landing.
Chula is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenebaum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chula.
Greenebaum misses with a double jab.
Despite the aggression on Chula's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Greenebaum looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chula throws a poor cross that misses
and Greenebaum counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Greenebaum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Greenebaum working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chula's head.
Greenebaum trying to control the position from guard on top but Chula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greenebaum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chula wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chula keeping moving, preventing Greenebaum from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chula stuffs the takedown attempt from Greenebaum. Greenebaum gets slowly back to his feet.
Chula catches Greenebaum with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chula tries to land a front kick but Greenebaum steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Greenebaum half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Greenebaum changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chula tries to avoid it but Greenebaum manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chula to the ground. Chula escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Lorne Greenebaum will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Greenebaum swings for the body but Chula moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Chula on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chula misses with a body shot.
Greenebaum misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Chula misses.
Chula cracks a nice hook into Greenebaum's ribs.
Chula connects with a crisp jab.
Chula swings for the body but Greenebaum moves out of range.
Greenebaum misses with a body punch
and Chula counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Greenebaum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chula moves away.
Chula is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Greenebaum with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chula misses with a body shot.
Chula swings for the body but Greenebaum moves out of range.
A jab from Chula does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenebaum with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chula counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chula keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chula wants to counter the offense by Greenebaum and move into the clinch position.
Greenebaum has his takedown stuffed
and Chula counters with a left and a right that stings Greenebaum.
It looks like Lorne Greenebaum has been cut.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Greenebaum is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chula sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorne Greenebaum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chula fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Greenebaum looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Chula misses the target.
Chula throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Greenebaum sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Chula.
Chula ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chula throws a shot to the body.
Taran Chula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lorne Greenebaum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chula lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chula changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chula dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Greenebaum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chula moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Greenebaum looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chula is fending him off so far but Greenebaum persists. Nope, Chula circles away and we're back to standing.
Greenebaum shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chula pinned against the cage. Chula gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Greenebaum feints and as Chula raises his hands in defense, Greenebaum changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenebaum slips nicely into half guard.
Chula has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Greenebaum is working away from the top position though.
Chula is looking for a sweep. Greenebaum is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chula keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Greenebaum is nestled in close to Chula, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chula is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Greenebaum.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenebaum content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greenebaum is trying to control the action in half guard but Chula is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chula blocking the ground and pound attempt from Greenebaum.
Chula is looking for a sweep. Greenebaum is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Greenebaum throws a strike but Chula avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taran Chula comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Greenebaum 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 48:47
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
Lorne Greenebaum retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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