QFC Tournament 523 Round 3 PBP Commentary

Co-main event

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?

McGregoire
vs
Greenebaum

177 cm
24
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

165 cm
24
151 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
22%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carl Yuas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Fin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Yuas
vs
Fin

166 cm
24
146 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

165 cm
24
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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, Carl Yuas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcos Fin!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fin shoots in and gets a takedown into Yuas's guard.
Fin is stalling in the full guard.
Fin looking to sit in guard and control but Yuas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Yuas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fin!

Yuas dodges the ground and pound from Fin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fin stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nice sprawl there from Yuas as Fin shoots in.
Fin shoots in for a double leg but Yuas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yuas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fin rushes Yuas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Fin manages to pull guard.

Yuas postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Yuas, into his guard.

Yuas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Fin stands up and waves to Yuas to follow him.
Yuas swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Fin has Yuas up against the cage in a clinch.
Fin lands a nice knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuas has Fin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Yuas wants to break the clinch but can't.

Fin jumps guard and drags Yuas to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Yuas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fin dives on top into guard.

Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yuas keeping moving, preventing Fin from controlling successfully.
Fin wants to stand and escape but instead Yuas has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fin working a defensive guard but Yuas manages to pass into side control anyway.

Yuas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yuas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yuas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yuas tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fin's legs.

Yuas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Yuas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fin is trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Yuas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yuas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Yuas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Yuas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Yuas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fin, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcos Fin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Yuas misses with a few strikes there.
Yuas tries a head kick but it misses.

Yuas dives in and scores a takedown into Fin's guard.

Fin controlling the position.
Fin is looking to take a break and control but Yuas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marcos Fin has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuas tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuas takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fin in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Yuas tries to bench press Fin off him but Fin keeps the position.
Yuas wants to get back to his feet but Fin is dominant here and he's now got Yuas's back!

Fin is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Fin is hanging on to Yuas's back as he tries to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Yuas is trying to stand back up.
Yuas is in bad spot here.
Yuas is keeping busy.

Fin goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Yuas escapes and is now in half guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuas stops Fin from getting back to his feet.

Yuas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Yuas is looking for a kimura but Fin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yuas to get the leverage.

Yuas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Yuas is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Fin as he works his way to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Yuas has gone for a leg lock! Fin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yuas's guard.

Fin wants to control from the top but Yuas keeps moving.
Fin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fin passes Yuas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marcos Fin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Yuas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fin is fending him off so far but Yuas persists. Nope, Fin circles away and we're back to standing.

Fin gets the takedown into side control.
Yuas struggling a bit here.
Fin landing strikes.
Yuas is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Yuas tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fin raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fin wants to take Yuas's back but he can't do it this time.
Yuas is desperately trying to improve his position but Fin has a good base and remains in mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fin tries to control but Yuas wriggling away.

Fin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Yuas is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Yuas and Fin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Fin stands up.
Yuas shoots in for a double leg but Fin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Fin has taken the fight to the clinch.

Fin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fin wants to control from the top but Yuas keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fin forces his way into half guard.
Fin prevents Yuas from standing back up.

Fin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fin lands with a punch from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Yuas looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Fin pushes past his half guard into mount!
Yuas wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

Yuas fending off the submission attempt from Fin.
Yuas trying to control but not successfully.

Yuas defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Fin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Yuas has passed into half guard!

Yuas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fin defends it well.

Yuas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Carl Yuas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcos Fin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yuas is thwarting Fin's attempts to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcos Fin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Marcos Fin!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Marcos Fin!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Marcos Fin!

Marcos Fin wins by unanimous decision!