PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lachlan Cassidy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorne Greenebaum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Cassidy
vs
Greenebaum

163 cm
27
148 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

165 cm
32
151 lbs
16 - 7 - 2

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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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 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lachlan Cassidy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 2, fighting out of London, Lorne Greenebaum!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cassidy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Greenebaum darts in looking for a takedown but Cassidy gets double underhooks and turns Greenebaum into the cage.
Greenebaum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cassidy.
Greenebaum tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cassidy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cassidy wants it to stay on the feet.
Cassidy misses with an uppercut. Greenebaum saw that one coming.

Greenebaum has taken the fight to the clinch.
Greenebaum has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cassidy after a bit of a struggle.
Lachlan Cassidy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorne Greenebaum.
Cassidy scores with a shot to the side of Greenebaum's head.
Cassidy is pressed up against the cage. Greenebaum has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cassidy down to the mat. Cassidy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cassidy misses with a wild combination.
Greenebaum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've been told by Cassidy's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Greenebaum shoots for a double leg takedown but Cassidy sprawls well. He's pushed Greenebaum's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cassidy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Greenebaum shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cassidy but Cassidy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cassidy misses with a series of wild punches.
Lachlan Cassidy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cassidy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Greenebaum counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cassidy won't be happy with that.
Greenebaum trying to control the action but Cassidy is working from the bottom.

Greenebaum goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cassidy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Greenebaum but great work by Cassidy.
Greenebaum seems a little lost for a moment, as Cassidy dominates the positioning.
Greenebaum manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cassidy's best efforts.
Cassidy controlling the action here.
Greenebaum keeping control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Greenebaum is concentrating on defense, preventing Cassidy from advancing position.
Cassidy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cassidy prevents Greenebaum from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenebaum keeps trying to improve his position.
Greenebaum has a hand on Cassidy's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cassidy takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Greenebaum is looking to improve his position but Cassidy isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cassidy controlling from the full mount.
Greenebaum is desperately trying to improve his position but Cassidy has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Greenebaum really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cassidy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lachlan Cassidy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Greenebaum shoots in looking for a takedown but Cassidy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Greenebaum's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Greenebaum throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cassidy's waist but Cassidy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Greenebaum off to one side.
Cassidy with a nice cross.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Greenebaum is defended easily by Cassidy.
A counter left hand to the body from Cassidy misses its target.
Lachlan Cassidy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorne Greenebaum.
Greenebaum misses with a takedown attempt - Cassidy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jab, jab by Cassidy - just one landing.
Greenebaum shoots in for a takedown but Cassidy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Cassidy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cassidy.
Cassidy punishes Greenebaum's body with a nice straight punch.
Cassidy throws a right hand that misses

and Greenebaum counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cassidy is controlling Greenebaum's trapped leg to prevent Greenebaum from advancing to side control.

Cassidy makes his way to full guard, as Greenebaum worked for a kimura.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cassidy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Greenebaum trying to control the position from guard on top but Cassidy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greenebaum is looking to work some ground and pound but Cassidy has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Greenebaum accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Cassidy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greenebaum seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Greenebaum throws a body shot but no joy.
Cassidy connects with a nice looking jab.

Greenebaum bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Cassidy throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Greenebaum fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cassidy avoids it really well and circles away.
Greenebaum lands with a straight right. Cassidy didn't see that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy scores with a jab to the body.
Cassidy throws a series of punches but Greenebaum avoids them all with ease.
Greenebaum shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cassidy, as that shot connected.
Cassidy dips to his left and cracks Greenebaum with an uppercut!
Cassidy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Greenebaum momentarily.
Greenebaum misses with a takedown attempt
and Cassidy counters with a right hand to the body.
Greenebaum is breathing heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - Cassidy scores with a four punch combination!
Cassidy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Greenebaum momentarily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Greenebaum shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cassidy sprawls well. Cassidy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Greenebaum gets slowly back to his feet.
Lachlan Cassidy is winning the standup battle so far.
Cassidy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenebaum walks into a left hand.

Greenebaum is rocked!
Cassidy steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Greenebaum is out on his feet! Cassidy sets himself and nearly takes Greenebaum's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lachlan Cassidy!
An out of breath Lachlan Cassidy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.